Chapter 49: The Lu Father and Daughter

When everyone in the back hall had discussed and reached a plan that satisfied all parties, the sun had long since set.

Lu Xianling walked to the window, saw the starlight filling the night sky, and said casually:

"Since we have already reached a result, I hope you can all prepare the manpower and supplies overnight and set off early tomorrow morning."

Hearing him make such arrangements, the head of the Li Family asked doubtfully: "Why so anxious? Such a major matter usually requires at least one to two weeks of preparation."

To this, Lu Xianling only smiled and shook his head: "We have enough time, but does Martial Master Feng Zi have enough time?

"He is heading south to attend the Martial School; how much time can he spare? We must not delay the precious time of such a brilliant talent."

Hearing this explanation, the elder of the Cui Family also rarely expressed his stance: "Lu Xianling speaks reasonably; we cannot make things difficult for a hero.

"Each family only needs to prepare the essential supplies—with the Cui Family here, there is no need to worry about the issue of communication."

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement and left the back hall one by one.

Lu Xianling also subconsciously sat back in his chair, picked up the papers filled with future arrangements and the letter sent by Feng Zi, and muttered:

"Feng Zi, Feng Zi... I never expected that you would bring me such a huge surprise; perhaps your future achievements will far exceed those of Hanwen."

He held the papers in one hand and tapped the tabletop lightly with the other, his eyes somewhat unfocused, his mind racing:

"Wutai County is very small, and Daishan County is also very small; looking at the entire Baishan Jun, these are just two insignificant counties.

"Ever since His Highness the Prince of Yong went into seclusion to heal his wounds, those big figures in the clouds have never looked at us again; their eyes are fixed on the battlefield in the north.

"The world is already in chaos, with bandits running rampant and Spirit Monsters appearing, yet those big figures have not restored order.

"We can only rely on ourselves; with one more Daishan County, the reach of Wutai County can extend to the south!"

Just as Lu Xianling was pondering, a sudden knock on the door interrupted his train of thought.

Only then did he realize that he had been too immersed in his own thoughts, to the point that he had completely failed to perceive the changes around him.

Lu Xianling cleared his throat and said: "Come in."

Before the words had faded, a beautiful woman dressed in an indigo skirt, carrying a food box in her hand, pushed open the door.

Seeing the graceful figure of the person who had arrived, Lu Xianling smiled warmly: "Zhiruo, you don't like going out, so why have you suddenly come to the County Government Office?"

Hearing this question, Lu Zhiruo helplessly stuck out her tongue, placed the food box on the table, and said helplessly:

"Father still has the nerve to say that—I heard from the servants at home that you were discussing a sudden major event with everyone, so I knew you must have forgotten to eat again."

Having said that, she opened the food box and took out the food that was still steaming.

"Hmm! My daughter is still the most thoughtful, knowing how to care for her father—your brother has never thought of such issues."

Seeing this, Lu Xianling smiled, put down what was in his hand, and took the chopsticks handed to him by Lu Zhiruo.

Only after watching her father put down his work and begin to eat did Lu Zhiruo sit down and ask:

"What important matter is Father worrying about? Ah, if it is a confidential matter that cannot be spoken of, then I will not ask."

"This girl, talking about confidential matters..." Hearing his daughter's question, Lu Xianling smiled and swallowed the food in his mouth, then handed the letters and records on the table to her:

"You are the head steward of our Lu Family; there are some things that even if I hide them from your brother, I cannot hide them from you."

"I don't believe it; there are plenty of things you and brother hide from me," Lu Zhiruo said with a smile as she took the items, teasing him.

After casually flipping through the papers in her hand, she furrowed her delicate brows in confusion: "Feng Zi? Is that the Feng Zi that brother has mentioned many times?"

Lu Xianling picked up some vegetables with his chopsticks and nodded slightly: "Appearing in Daishan County at this time, and someone we know... if it is not that Martial Master Feng Zi, then who else could it be?"

Lu Zhiruo leaned against the chair, supporting her cheek with one hand, looking at the papers in her hand, and could not help but ponder.

Watching her daughter's expression, Lu Xianling asked with a smile: "What is it? Is it because that Feng Zi killed too many people, making you dislike him?"

Hearing this question, Lu Zhiruo sat up straight and said sternly: "No, only by not hesitating when it is time to kill can one stop killing with killing and prevent greater losses!"

Afterwards, she sighed, placed the papers back on the table, and said helplessly:

"But Feng Zi should not be the first person to arrive in Daishan County; I suppose... brother must have failed to fulfill Father's expectations?"

To this, Lu Xianling only smiled and shook his head: "It is not an 'expectation', nor is it a matter of completion—for Hanwen, these are just a trial.

"And didn't we turn a misfortune into a blessing and find this 'true gold' that is Feng Zi?"

"Father is comforting yourself again..." Lu Zhiruo could not help but let out a long sigh, feigning exaggeration.

But seeing her daughter so concerned about the issue of Feng Zi, Lu Xianling subconsciously asked:

"Zhiruo, don't you usually dislike going out and dislike caring about external affairs? Why are you so concerned about Feng Zi? Have you developed an interest in him?"

"Yes, Father," Lu Zhiruo answered frankly, without avoiding the question at all:

"Previously, brother mentioned this friend of his many times, and I thought at the time that brother was exaggerating again.

"But looking at it now, what brother said was even somewhat conservative; naturally, I would be interested in such a talent."

Seeing that his daughter, who had never had any interest in the outside world and had not even participated in the Martial Assembly, finally had the willingness to go out, Lu Xianling tried to suggest:

"Since that is the case, our Wutai County 'support' team for Daishan County is leaving tomorrow; would you like to act as the leader?

"Besides, I would be at ease leaving the affairs of Daishan County to you."

Hearing this "selling out his daughter" idea, Lu Zhiruo curled her lips: "Father is trying to trick me again—isn't this just asking me to go and be the head steward of Daishan County?"

Discovering that her "calculation" had been seen through by her daughter, Lu Xianling smiled and scratched his head:

"You have not yet become a Martial Master; if I let you travel alone, I, as a father, would not be at ease, would I?"

Regarding this question, Lu Zhiruo had also thought about it seriously, and she replied solemnly: "Father, rest assured, I do not want to go out for the time being—

"During this period, I have had a vague realization; perhaps in the next few days, I will be able to achieve Broken Bone Rebirth and become a Martial Master.

"Only after I have stabilized my own realm will I consider plans for traveling far."

Since her daughter had already planned all of this, Lu Xianling felt much more at ease and promised:

"Hmm, this world is still too dangerous; if you successfully break through to the realm of a Martial Master, I can also be at ease letting you go see the outside world."