Chapter 47: The Great Clearance Sale of Goldfinger Old Grandfathers

Whenever the matter of the clan treasury theft was brought up, the Great Elder felt a nameless fire burning through his heart.

To think that someone actually dared to steal from their Lu Family!

He hoped he wouldn't find out who it was! Burning with rage, he said, "I ask the Family Head to give me some time. Just three days, and I will certainly drag out that little thief!"

Come to think of it, it was indeed strange.

That thief who stole from their Lu Family had not set their sights on the rare divine weapons or cultivation manuals in the treasury, but had only stolen and eaten some Ling Grass and flowers with healing properties; furthermore, some items had only been hurriedly half-eaten, with tooth marks left behind.

This was also the reason why the Great Elder had not immediately imposed martial law.

Judging by this habit, it was highly likely to be a Spirit Beast; if it were a relatively special bloodline, it could actually be considered a gain for the Lu Family.

Of course, that was on the condition that it could be caught.

Therefore, the Great Elder deliberately did not have people patrol or impose martial law, and even left a door open for that thief in the shadows, just waiting for the other party to take the bait.

"Very well."

Lu Ren agreed, having no other objections.

He was also somewhat curious about what exactly it was that dared to do something so audacious.

There was nothing to explain regarding the matter of Qi Yi; it was only necessary to choose an auspicious day, and Lu Ren would show up then, so he did not take it much to heart.

After he returned to his own cave dwelling, he heard Lu Daocheng outside asking to see him.

When Lu Daocheng was let in, he didn't know where to look with his eyes.

He stared at his own toes, feeling restless and uneasy. He had thought about what to say before coming, but the moment he saw the Family Head, it was as if his vocal cords had been rendered useless; he instantly stammered, not knowing what to say.

Fortunately, Lu Ren had always been patient with clan disciples. Seeing him keep his head lowered and not daring to speak, he asked gently, "What is the reason for your visit? Are you not accustomed to life in the Lu Family?"

Lu Daocheng immediately raised his head and shook it hurriedly, his attitude eager, "Of course not!"

He was very earnest.

"Life in the Lu Family is already the best life I could ever imagine. The Family Head brought me back, gave me my name, taught me cultivation arts, and guided me into Qi Refining; how could I possibly be ungrateful?"

"The reason I asked to see the Family Head today is for another matter. I wonder if the Family Head still remembers the ring I first gave you?"

Once he said this, Lu Ren remembered.

When he first met Lu Daocheng, he had used a ring as a token of allegiance, which also made Lu Ren certain at that time that he was a Child of Luck with a resident old grandfather.

That ring had naturally been destroyed by Lu Ren immediately.

The so-called resident old grandfather inside was nothing more than a former defeated opponent of Lu Ren, no different from the female master inside Qin Yuan's ring.

Lu Daocheng weighed his words and said cautiously, "I am here today for this very matter."

As he spoke, he reached into his pocket, took out a string of items, placed them respectfully before Lu Ren, and then took a step back to explain.

"These things were almost all picked up by me in the Luoyun Mijing. I don't know why they appeared by my side. I felt something was wrong at the time, so I kept them safe, and now I am handing them all over to the Family Head."

It must be said that even Lu Ren was a bit stunned at this moment.

Lu Daocheng was like a seller introducing his wares, talking eloquently about the few items on the table.

"The Family Head has been busy with clan affairs since returning, so I only found an opportunity now. I don't know if I have delayed the Family Head's matters..."

"I asked Elder Gong to protect me while I examined these things carefully."

"Inside this stone is Zhuo Yang True Monarch."

"Inside this arm ring is Feinan Venerable."

"And this one is..."

"They all want to take me as their disciple. I didn't make a scene; I just said I would consider it."

After Lu Daocheng finished speaking, he paused slightly, his face a bit shy, and muttered softly, "I know these people are all the Family Head's defeated opponents..."

The person he admired most was the Family Head; one could even say that Lu Ren might not even be as fluent in reciting Lu Ren's many deeds as Lu Daocheng was. However, being a youth, Lu Daocheng was a bit embarrassed to say so. Even Lu Ren was somewhat shocked by him.

What surprised him was not anything else, but Lu Daocheng's temperament. Some people, such as those of the Qin Yuan ilk, even if they knew the things inside the ring might not be so good, would still be unable to resist the greed in their hearts.

Lu Daocheng, however, was completely different.

He knew deeply what he wanted most, so these constructs of greed could not attract him in the slightest.

To take a step back, once he had chosen the Lu Family, he was willing to give his heart and soul to the Lu Family.

However...

The sinister intentions of the Heavenly Dao were evident.

Lu Ren's strength was already at the Supreme Saint level, while Lu Daocheng had only just begun; even if he were a genius, he had not yet officially stepped onto the path of immortality.

Yet, in the Secret Realm, Lu Ren had completely failed to notice Lu Daocheng picking up these things.

There could only be one reason at work.

The Heavenly Dao had used some method to obscure the process of Lu Daocheng collecting these opportunities, and it was even deliberately targeting Lu Ren!

Moreover, it was so afraid that one wouldn't be enough and would fail that it directly gave Lu Daocheng a wholesale giveaway of old grandfathers—it was simply extravagant.

Unfortunately, the Heavenly Dao probably never imagined that Lu Daocheng was not the same sort of person as Qin Yuan.

Lu Ren's gaze was deep as he suddenly asked, "Why didn't you speak up the moment you got these things?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Daocheng smiled cunningly.

The lively nature peculiar to a young man was revealed without a doubt.

He said, "Naturally, it was to cast a long line to catch a big fish!"

"Although I don't know who exactly is behind sending these opportunities into my hands, I know one saying."

"There is no such thing as a free lunch in the world, and pies don't fall from the sky for no reason. I am but a lowly person; sending such a great opportunity to me is treating me too much like a fool!"

"Perhaps it is to perform Possession on me after I have achieved success in my cultivation."

He said indignantly, clenching his fists, "I won't be fooled by a trick that even a fool wouldn't fall for!"

Qin Yuan, who had truly become worse than a fool:...

The Heavenly Dao, which had devised the fool's trick:...

It was fortunate that Qin Yuan was not here, and he did not know Lu Daocheng's evaluation of him.

Lu Ren could not help but chuckle.

"Very well, then I shall accept these things."

Otherwise, it would truly be a waste of the Heavenly Dao's painstaking efforts.

Lu Daocheng's eyes sparkled, he nodded incessantly, then shyly said, "Family Head... I wonder, could I ask you to personally instruct me?"

"I, I have always admired you!"

It was rare for him to have such a passionate and impulsive moment; his head was so red it looked like it was steaming.

Lu Ren chuckled and nodded in agreement, "Very well, you may move to my Tian Ding Peak to stay for the time being, and I will be able to instruct you."

"It will also prevent any more blind things from coming after you."

Even if Lu Daocheng did not come, Lu Ren did not intend to let anyone else take over Lu Daocheng's instruction.

This was a Child of Luck, and if utilized properly, he would definitely be another pillar of the Lu Family.

The Heavenly Dao—who had been distracted while keeping an eye on the Lu Family, only to be scolded the moment it looked over—:...

(End of chapter)