Chapter 2: The Lu Family's Belongings, I Don't Covet Them!

Lu Ren's words were like a thunderclap, shattering Yu Ruowei to pieces.

She was like a duckweed drifting helplessly in the wind and rain; looking up at Lu Ren's expression, she felt her heart tremble with cold once again.

This was no joke! Lu Ren truly wanted her dead!

What difference was there between stripping her of those things and wanting her dead? Qin Yuan's heart tightened. He had to know, the reason he cared so much about Yu Ruowei was precisely because she had the Lu Family as her backing; they were connected by blood and bone. If Yu Ruowei were simply discarded, how would she be any different from the millions of ordinary women in the world? "Lu..."

But before he could finish his sentence, he was swept away by the force of Lu Ren's palm.

Lu Ren looked at him coldly, as if looking at a dead man. "Does the business of my Lu Family have anything to do with you?"

"Enough! I said don't hurt him!"

Qin Yuan's injury provoked Yu Ruowei; she gritted her teeth in hatred, staring fixedly at Lu Ren.

"I don't covet the things of your Lu Family!"

"I'll give them to you then!"

As she spoke, she pettishly slid the bracelet off her wrist.

Clang, clatter.

The two jade bracelets hit the ground, emitting a crisp sound.

This was the Qingxin Bracelet that Lu Ren had given her on her fifteenth birthday.

One on the left, one on the right, Yin-Yang in harmony, clearing the heart and brightening the eyes, perfectly complementing that dagger.

He was not unaware that Yu Ruowei's mind was chaotic, but he pitied her for losing her parents and clansmen at a young age, so he simply gave her more favoritism, piling all the best things upon her, not asking for her to become a talent, only wishing for her to be healthy and happy.

Healthy.

Happy.

This was the most earnest and heartfelt expectation of a Clan Head.

Yet she, Yu Ruowei, was unworthy! The Zhu Hairpin on her head was discarded casually by Yu Ruowei.

That was something Lu Ren had specially permitted her to take from his own treasury after she returned safely from a Secret Realm; she had taken a fancy to this Zhu Hairpin at first sight, as it could withstand three attacks from a Saint Realm expert.

The golden arm ring fell beside the jade bracelets.

This was a Beast Control Ring, capable of commanding ten thousand beasts, and it even contained a drop of Phoenix Essence Blood; as long as one wore the Beast Control Ring, one could receive the friendly treatment of all birds and beasts.

... Treasures of this kind were all thrown onto the ground by Yu Ruowei without a hint of heartache.

Until finally, three rings were removed from her slender fingers; Yu Ruowei felt a moment of pain, but she still discarded them resolutely.

She held her head high, feeling quite vindicated. "Is the Lu Family Head satisfied now?"

Even though the Lu Family members knew Yu Ruowei was favored, they never expected that she was like a treasure-dropping child, possessing so many treasures.

With her mere Spirit Communication fourth-stage strength, she could actually withstand a Yin-Yang realm expert!

And because the Spirit Power in Dongzhou was thin, Yu Ruowei's talent was not considered good, yet by relying on the piling up of massive resources, she had attained Spirit Communication fourth-stage strength at only eighteen years old.

Body Tempering, Qi Condensation, Spirit Communication, Purple Mansion, Heavenly Void, Yin-Yang, Great Completion, Saint Realm, Supreme Saint... these were the cultivation systems of this world.

Qin Yuan had countless fortuitous encounters, yet he was only at the Spirit Communication fifth stage.

Lu Ren watched Yu Ruowei's arrogance, which seemed to be for the sake of venting, and only found it laughable.

If it were the previous Lu Ren, he might have felt disappointed and pained because Yu Ruowei treated his years of love and heart's blood like discarded shoes, but now...

Lu Ren didn't even take a second look, pointing directly at Yu Ruowei's neck.

"Since you are leaving, this Longevity Lock should be returned to me."

As the words fell, there was a moment of silence in the scene.

For the first time, Yu Ruowei showed a look of fear and terror, but in an instant, she looked as if she were staring at a treacherous person, her chest heaving with anger as she glared at Lu Ren.

"You... you! Fine, fine, fine..." She laughed out of extreme anger. "If I give it to you, I'll give it to you; don't you dare dream that I will bow my head!"

Having said that, she fiercely tore the red string from her neck; the small golden Longevity Lock quickly lost its body heat as she threw it on the ground in a fit of temper.

Like a cat that refused to submit, she bit her lip hard, trying to catch a glimpse of regret on Lu Ren's face.

But she was disappointed.

Lu Ren looked at that Longevity Lock without any expression at all.

This made Yu Ruowei feel aggrieved again.

Perhaps only she cared about the Longevity Lock; a Clan Head like Lu Ren, who had no heart, would only care about strength! And this Longevity Lock also made Yu Ruowei feel somewhat awkward in her heart.

The reason she was able to survive the Yu Family's extermination massacre back then was because she and her brother were unfavored and were bullied wantonly, locked in a cellar; she didn't even have a Longevity Lock like the other children in Dongzhou.

This golden Longevity Lock was indeed made of gold and had no special abilities.

If there was anything special about it, it was that the cultivation fanatic Lu Ren of that time had personally drawn the patterns, personally forged it, and tied it around her neck.

At that time, she thought she had a father who loved her, but she never expected he was a wolf with wild ambitions who only wanted her Immortal Bone!

Yu Ruowei could not stop her disappointment, gritting her teeth in hatred as she stared fixedly at Lu Ren.

"I have left all the treasures behind, and my cultivation is ruined; what else does the Lu Family Head have to say? You should let me go now!"

She did not care about those things.

Yu Ruowei spoke righteously; in her heart, could Lu Ren really dig out her eyes?

It was just a tactic to make her submit!

The Longevity Lock rolled onto the ground, ignored by its owner; the Lu Family members felt an indescribable mix of emotions.

If there had been a possibility of turning back before, with the red string and gold lock broken, the father-daughter bond between Lu Ren and her was completely severed.

Lu Ren ignored the fluctuating emotions Yu Ruowei was displaying nearby, flipped his hand to take out a crystal, and activated it with Spirit Power.

Yu Ruowei, who had been composed just a moment ago, saw this crystal and her expression changed drastically.

"No..."

Before she could finish her sentence, Lu Ren had already aimed the crystal at his lips.

"In the name of Lu Family Head Lu Ren, Wanren City, hear my command: from this day forth, the Lu Family's foster daughter Yu Ruowei is expelled from the Lu Family. From now on, her life, death, fame, and fortune have nothing to do with the Lu Family! She is forbidden from stepping one foot into Wanren City!"

The voice resounded in every corner of Wanren City.

Everyone in Wanren City looked up, their eyes filled with surprise and confusion.

"What on earth did that pampered young lady of the Lu Family do to enrage the Lu Family Head to such an extent!"

"Tsk, those who do not cherish their blessings deserve no pity; the Lu Family Head is a man of divine talent, so she must have been in the wrong first!"

"It's just that I don't know what Lu Daoran will do now..."

The Lu Family.

Yu Ruowei's face was deathly pale, and her figure swayed as if she might collapse.

Her lips were trembling, "You! How could you do such a thing!"

Tears like broken strings of pearls rolled from her eye sockets.

Yet, not a single member of the Lu Family felt any pity; they all mocked her, either subtly or openly.

Those who do not cherish their blessings deserve no pity!

Lu Ren ignored such meaningless words; he looked at Yu Ruowei's intact legs and moist eyes, reminding her in a calm voice: "There are still your eyes and legs left; if you cannot bring yourself to do it, Lu Daoshuang can gouge your eyes and break your legs for you."

Lu Daoshuang, who was named, stepped out from the crowd; she was the heaven-favored daughter of the Lu Family and had the closest relationship with Yu Ruowei, having grown up with her almost since childhood.

Yu Ruowei simply did not believe that Lu Daoshuang could lay a hand on her; she was the sister who had always been the most gentle and generous toward her! However, Lu Daoshuang pursed her lips, her pretty face slightly cold, as she flicked twin blades from her sleeves, lowered her waist, and prepared to strike; she said in a low voice: "By order of the Family Head, I am to take your eyes and legs."

Yu Ruowei retreated in fear, her teeth chattering, and she screamed, "How could you treat me like this! Don't come over! Get away, get away!"

She dared not, and did not want to believe, that Lu Ren could truly be so heartless!

And Lu Daoshuang... she was so gentle in daily life, yet it had all been a facade! These Lu Family members were truly all people who would turn their backs without mercy!

Just as Yu Ruowei was panicking and could only keep retreating because her cultivation was completely lost, and Qin Yuan was planning to grit his teeth and fight, the clouds in the sky suddenly changed color.

Gilded crimson rippled from the horizon, a Fire Cloud Falcon let out a long cry, and a bright silver Spear tore through the red clouds, diving down from the sky and falling into the Lu Family in an instant like a meteor.

The Fire Cloud Falcon's fur was bright red, as if flames were burning, scorching the light of hope in Yu Ruowei's eyes; she looked at the young man jumping down from the Fire Cloud Falcon, feeling a sense of grievance welling up, and could not help but cry out: "Brother..."

Lu Daoran stood with his back to Yu Ruowei, facing Lu Ren, and asked steadily: "May I ask the Clan Head, what exactly did Weiwei do wrong that you would expel her from the family?"

His unyielding pride was like the most reliable wall, blocking the path in front of Yu Ruowei, causing her tears to finally fall to the ground.

Her twin brother, Lu Daoran, had finally rushed back at the most critical moment.

(End of chapter)