“Lin Zitong,”
Lu Xin let the handwritten letter thrown by Lin Zitong fall to the ground like a leaf. She said coldly, “Actually, when it comes to understanding my grandfather, I admit I’m not as good as you. Precisely because of this, you should know the truth of this letter yourself, whether it’s real or fake. You can defy me, but can you defy my grandfather?”
After a pause, Lu Xin added, “Without my grandfather’s trust, even if you become the sect leader, you likely won’t be able to sit securely, right?”
These words hit Lin Zitong’s weak spot directly. Lu Xin’s words fundamentally negated Lin Zitong’s own standing, rendering her talent and capabilities meaningless.
Even with Lin Zitong’s strong personality, out of respect for Lu Jingsheng, she was momentarily speechless, unsure how to retort or how to press on.
Yan Shouyi knew Lin Zitong very well. Upon noticing her unusual reaction, he thought, "This is not good."
To vie for the sect leader position, such a significant commotion had been caused. Sect Leader Lu Jing had a finger severed, and his children’s lives were threatened.
Regardless of anything else, Lin Zitong could not back down at this crucial moment. He wouldn't allow it, and neither would anyone else.
However, Lu Jingsheng's handwritten letter was of utmost importance, and recovering the situation wouldn't be easy.
How to break through this deadlock?
Just as Yan Shouyi frowned in anxiety, a figure emerged from behind him.
“Second Uncle?!”
Yan Shouyi was greatly surprised. What did his Second Uncle intend to do?
Was he going to kill Lu Xin directly?!
Given Wei Changqing’s personality, this was not an impossible scenario!
But if Wei Changqing killed Lu Xin, even if Lin Zitong was in the right, it would still lead to criticism and whispers behind her back!
Before Yan Shouyi could react, Wei Changqing had already reached Lu Xin.
Lu Xin could sense the threat emanating from Wei Changqing. This person was powerful and decisive, a difficult opponent.
A subordinate, believing it was his duty to protect his master, stepped between Wei Changqing and Lu Xin and said threateningly, “What do you intend to do? Don’t come any closer, or I…”
Mid-sentence, Wei Changqing suddenly struck, unleashing a punch towards the subordinate!
Lu Xin’s subordinate’s expression changed drastically as he hastily raised his hand to block.
Wei Changqing’s fist appeared soft, but it hit the subordinate with surprising force, sending him flying several meters away. He tumbled ungracefully into the pond in the courtyard!
The koi in the pond darted about in the water, startled.
“Is that our Wudang Tai Chi?” Zhao Chenxiang’s face showed surprise, but he quickly realized that this person was a descendant of Lu Ban, so knowing Tai Chi was quite normal.
Furthermore, Zhao Chenxiang knew that Wei Changqing was among those who had attacked Longhu Mountain, but Wei Changqing had now turned from darkness to light.
The subordinate, who had fallen into the water, spat blood and, enraged, tried to attack Wei Changqing.
But Wei Changqing stomped his foot on the ground, revealing a compass array beneath his feet. The compass spun rapidly, instantly locking onto the subordinate!
“Du Gate, Kan Water, Water Prison Death Sentence!”
Wei Changqing uttered a cold incantation, and the array’s compass began to glow brightly. The water in the pond suddenly surged upwards, transforming into water snakes that tightly coiled around the subordinate’s limbs and neck!
The subordinate’s face contorted with fear. He struggled frantically, but his limited power rendered him utterly incapable of breaking free.
“Struggle again, and I can snap your neck at any moment, making you feel the agony of being torn apart by five horses,” Wei Changqing said coldly.
Upon hearing this, the subordinate immediately stopped struggling, fearing that any slight misstep would enrage Wei Changqing and cost him his life.
Seeing this, Long Feicheng laughed, “It still takes Second Uncle’s intervention! If they don’t submit, we’ll beat them until they do!”
“Are you stupid?” Luo Ning cursed. “If violence could solve problems, why would we have caused such a big scene? We would have just killed our way in!”
Yu Lumen remained silent, quietly observing the unfolding situation.
Although Wei Changqing had a strong personality, he wasn't brainless. The fact that Yan Shouyi and Lin Zitong hadn't stopped Wei Changqing yet indicated they wanted to see what he was truly up to.
Having learned from previous encounters, even the most loyal subordinate to Lu Xin dared not step forward to accuse Wei Changqing now; it would be pure suicide.
Thus, everyone could only watch as Wei Changqing approached Lu Xin.
Looking at the man who appeared to be around his age, Lu Xin narrowed his eyes and asked coldly, “What do you want?”
Wei Changqing let out a cold snort, “Stop pretending.”
“Pretending what?” a hint of coldness flashed in Lu Xin’s eyes.
Wei Changqing suddenly raised his hand and lightly tapped Lu Xin on the forehead!
Dong—
It was as if a bell chimed in everyone’s ears. A golden ripple spread from Lu Xin’s brow!
Lu Xin’s expression changed drastically. He clutched his forehead and retreated!
What was happening?
Everyone was utterly perplexed, their gazes fixed intently on Lu Xin.
Lu Xin’s breathing became rapid, his face turned ashen. He slowly raised his head, loosened his hand, and revealed his brow.
On his brow was the character “Yin”!
“Yin?”
Yan Shouyi frowned. What was the meaning of this character? Why did his Second Uncle choose to reveal it?
Suddenly, Yan Shouyi thought of something, his eyes widening in disbelief.
“The Twelve Earthly Branches!” he blurted out.
Li Genmiao’s subordinates included the Four Guards, the Five Ghosts, the Twelve Earthly Branches, and the Twenty-Eight Mansions.
Yan Shouyi had encountered most of these Twenty-Eight Mansions, and a significant portion of them had died in the Mausoleum of the First Emperor.
However, the Twelve Earthly Branches had never made an appearance until now.
With the character “Yin” appearing on Lu Xin’s brow, did this indicate that she was one of the Twelve Earthly Branches?
A killing intent flashed in Yu Lumen’s eyes, and everyone’s expression instantly tensed.
Li Genmiao was a common enemy, especially for Yu Lumen. Li Genmiao had forced the death of his most respected master, his only relative in this world.
If they met, it would be a fight to the death!
Wei Changqing said coldly, “From the moment I saw you, I knew you were one of the Twelve Earthly Branches. Since you followed Li Genmiao, why are you trying to control the Lu Mountain Sect? What is your purpose?!”
Wei Changqing’s accusation instantly shattered all of Lu Xin’s pretenses. The claims of being Lu Jingsheng’s granddaughter and possessing a handwritten letter became irrelevant—no one would ever allow a demon to lead the Lu Mountain Sect!
Lin Zitong also regained her confidence, stepping forward and demanding loudly, “What did you do to Master?!”
Since Lu Xin was a heretic, the origin of the handwritten letter from Lu Jingsheng in her possession was highly questionable. Lin Zitong even suspected that Lu Xin had kidnapped Lu Jingsheng!
The sect leaders of smaller sects were visibly shocked, and discussions erupted among the crowd.
The officials and dignitaries also showed expressions of horror and quickly distanced themselves from Lu Xin!
The situation on the field instantly reversed, and all the pressure shifted onto Lu Xin!