Chapter 393: Councilor Family

Soon, Lu Xun appeared in the dedicated reception hall.

The hall was filled with wafting incense; Lu Xueqi sat upright on the sofa in a plain white long dress, her sleeves spread out like snow.

Her eyes were half-closed, her long lashes casting faint shadows on her flawless jade-like face, and a subtle spiritual aura swirled around her.

Hearing the footsteps, Lu Xueqi slowly opened her eyes.

Those clear, cold eyes, like a cold pool reflecting the moon, flickered with an almost imperceptible ripple when she saw who had come.

"Lu Xun, you've come—I knew you would definitely come to see me."

Her voice rang clear like shattered jade falling into a spring, and the white hand in her sleeve silently withdrew the spell formula that had been in motion.

"I'm not a member of your Lu family; stop bothering me."

Lu Xun stood with his hands behind his back, his expression indifferent.

"Naturally."

Lu Xueqi's lips curled slightly, but there was no smile in her eyes: "Qianqian bears the surname Ning; if you truly are her younger brother, you should belong to the Ning family."

"The Ning family?"

"So you've come to persuade me?"

Lu Xun's expression unchanged, he asked.

"Quite the opposite—I don't think it's a good thing for you to return to the Ning family."

Lu Xueqi's answer, however, was unexpected to Lu Xun.

"Oh?"

Lu Xun raised his eyebrows slightly.

"Do you know which kind of family is the most prestigious among the many clans on Lan Xing?"

Lu Xueqi didn't explain but moved on to another topic.

"I'd love to hear the details."

"Naturally, it's the families that have a Heavenly Path Councilor."

This time, Lu Xueqi's answer was exactly as Lu Xun had expected.

Heavenly Path Councilors can rely on the Heavenly Path Council to decide certain matters concerning Lan Xing.

Each councilor's power is unfathomable; on Lan Xing they are among the very strongest.

Naturally, the families that possess a councilor are the top-tier forces on Lan Xing.

Currently, Lan Xing has a total of eleven councilors; these eleven come from different families and factions, and the Ning family that Qianqian belongs to is exactly such a councilor family.

Lu Xueqi no longer hid anything, and directly revealed the situation of the Ning family.

As her words fell, her gaze did not shift in the slightest.

Those autumn‑water eyes stared steadily at Lu Xun, as if trying to see every subtle change in his expression.

Unfortunately, it disappointed her.

Lu Xun's face was as still as an ancient well, with hardly any ripple in his gaze.

It seemed as if he cared nothing about this matter.

"How can you be completely uninterested? This is a councilor family—our Lu family can't even compare. Don't you want to know whether you truly belong to the Ning family?"

Lu Xueqi could no longer hold back.

Lu Xun shook his head slightly: "My surname is Lu, not Ning, and I have no interest in that Ning family."

"All right."

Lu Xueqi rarely showed understanding and did not continue to press the issue.

"That's fine too—the Ning family's waters run deep; if you really returned, it might not be a good thing. It's better to stay as you are and develop on your own."

She said.

"Then why did you summon Ning Qianqian?"

Lu Xun indicated he didn't understand.

"Sorry."

Lu Xueqi spread her hands: "When I saw the birthmark on your wrist, I couldn't help myself; at the time I didn't think much of it, so I messaged her. That's why she came to find you as soon as she left seclusion. This month I've calmed down, thought a lot, and realized I didn't consider your feelings—but it's already too late."

Saying this, Lu Xueqi let out a sigh.

"But rest assured, before anything is confirmed, she won't go around blabbing, nor will she leak anything to the Ning family."

She comforted Lu Xun.

Lu Xun understood.

"I'm not a member of the Ning family; let her say whatever she wants."

Lu Xun would not admit it.

"So what if it's a councilor family?"

"What does it have to do with him?"

"Even if he truly came from that family, Lu Xun would not acknowledge it."

With his system, his speed of breaking through the Nine Realms will surpass anyone's.

He doesn't need, like other geniuses, to rely on family support.

He himself is a mighty clan!

"All right, later I'll tell Qianqian that I was mistaken, cutting off her thoughts so she won't pester you all day."

Seeing Lu Xun's attitude, Lu Xueqi showed appreciation and said.

Although Old Master Lu has just reached the Nine Realms, the Lu family still has a considerable distance to go before becoming a councilor family.

Lu Xun heard mention of a councilor family, yet felt no stir.

He is indeed the top talent on Lan Xing now.

Thank you.

Lu Xun said.

No need to thank me; the matter started because of me, so I'll end it. Alright, I've made things clear, I'm leaving.

Lu Xueqi always acts decisively; after speaking, she got up and prepared to leave.

I'll see you off.

Lu Xun decided to see her off.

If Lu Xueqi's purpose was to speak on Ning Qianqian's behalf, Lu Xun's attitude would naturally not be like this.

However, she is so reasonable; Lu Xun had her wait a month, which now makes him feel somewhat guilty.

Of course, without that month, perhaps Lu Xueqi's mind wouldn't have changed; she would still have spoken for Ning Qianqian.

Oh, right.

Lu Xueqi suddenly remembered something, took out the two bottles of pills Lu Xun had previously handed over, and gave them to him.

These are the pills you gave us; I didn't expect telling Qianqian would cause you trouble, I feel uneasy accepting these pills.

She said.

Lu Xun pondered for a few seconds, then reached out and took them.

While receiving the pill bottle, he accidentally touched Lu Xueqi's finger.

Neither of them paid it any mind.

Then, Lu Xueqi turned and walked out.

Lu Xun then saw her out the door.

Goodbye.

Goodbye.

Lu Xueqi left.

Boss, who is she? She gives me a powerful impression.

As soon as Lu Xueqi left, Xie Yuyan started gossiping.

Toward her own boss, Xie Yuyan naturally admires him.

At the same time, she also feels envious.

The boss's romantic luck is always this good.

How's the situation lately?

Lu Xun changed the subject.

Of course things are going well, but we're still a bit short on alchemists; pill supply can't meet demand, giving the Jia Group a breather. There's no way around it—there are only so many talented alchemists in the East, so we can only cultivate them slowly.

Xie Yuyan sighed.

No rush.

Lu Xun isn't in a hurry either.

The Lu Group has achieved this in less than two years since its founding.

Given time, the Jia Group will be utterly defeated and lose all direction.