However, regardless of anything else, Lu Datou finally avenged his great hatred today, which was worth celebrating.
Li Ziqing kept it in mind. After taking over the Zhou family's industry, she would definitely search thoroughly at Luo Gan's residence, preferably finding that secret manual and returning it to Lu Datou, to comfort the souls of the Lu family members who died unjustly.
Lu Datou, on the other hand, did not mention this matter at all, as if he did not care about the secret manual that could help martial artists break through to the Divine Realm.
It could be seen that although Lu Datou had extraordinary talent, his mind was not entirely focused on the martial path; he was a carefree person.
In contrast, Luo Gan had been in disguise for more than forty years just to break through to the Divine Realm, living a life that was too tiring.
After drinking a few cups with Lu Datou, the three of them became more familiar with each other.
Li Ziqing couldn't help but say, "Mr. Lu, I actually have a question. Is it appropriate to ask?"
"Go ahead, there's nothing inappropriate to ask in front of me," Lu Datou said heartily.
"Then I'll ask, please don't be angry..." Li Ziqing was a little apprehensive. She gave a heads-up before asking with a face full of curiosity, "Why is your nickname 'Da Yu Zhong' (Big Sucker)? Looking at the other three on the Heavenly Rankings, they are either 'Great Heroes' or 'Gods of War'. Even 'Madman' sounds better than 'Da Yu Zhong'..."
Upon hearing this question, Lu Datou did not get angry at all and burst into laughter.
"Hahahaha, because I am indeed a Da Yu Zhong. This nickname is well-deserved and very accurate for me." As he laughed, Lu Datou's expression suddenly became somewhat melancholic.
"But if you dig deeper, it's actually related to a mistake I made. I, Lu Datou, consider myself to have lived a life of integrity, but only towards her do I feel guilty. If you two don't mind my rambling, I'll tell you about it?"
"Okay!"
"Mr. Lu, please tell us!" Chen Xiao and Li Ziqing had faces full of gossip. Since Lu Datou didn't care, they certainly wouldn't either.
Then, Lu Datou slowly recounted another story.
"Don't look at my current disheveled appearance, but I actually had a girlfriend. It was when I was in my early twenties. Her name was Xiao Ling, a simple and kind girl."
"Once, when I brought her to my house, that scoundrel Luo Gan tried to take advantage of her when I was away. Xiao Ling naturally refused and told me about it."
"I was a complete scoundrel back then and highly respected Luo Gan, so I naturally didn't believe Xiao Ling's words. Luo Gan even took the opportunity to frame Xiao Ling, saying she stole something from our house and was caught by him, which was why she slandered him."
"Because Xiao Ling's mother was seriously ill at the time and needed a lot of money for treatment, I naively believed Luo Gan's words, said very hurtful things to Xiao Ling, and even kicked her out."
"The next time I saw Xiao Ling, she had fallen into prostitution. In fact, she was just trying to earn money to treat her mother. As a young master who grew up with a silver spoon in my mouth, how could I understand the hardships of life? I harshly scolded her again and said many unpleasant things."
"The next time I heard news about her, she had been dead for a long time. It was on the very day I scolded her that she hanged herself."
"It wasn't until later, when Luo Gan killed my entire family, that all the truth came to light. But by then, it was too late for regret. Xiao Ling was such a simple and kind girl, but because of my stupidity and arrogance, her life was ruined. The one who should have died was me!"
"From then on, I started doing many things that only a Da Yu Zhong would do. Yes, perhaps ninety-nine percent of them were scammers, but as long as one was genuine, and I saved her, then my sins could be slightly washed away."
"So, this is the origin of my nickname."
After hearing this story, Chen Xiao and Li Ziqing were stunned for a long time.
They never expected that behind the words 'Da Yu Zhong' there was such a story. Lu Datou chose to become a 'Da Yu Zhong' just to atone for his sins.
Chen Xiao and Li Ziqing raised their glasses and silently toasted Lu Datou. Lu Datou, however, poured the wine onto the ground and murmured, "This cup is for Xiao Ling."
After speaking, Lu Datou perhaps felt the atmosphere was a bit somber, so he proactively changed the topic, "Young friend Chen Xiao, don't you find it strange that we are only meeting for the second time today, yet I've told you so many things?"
Chen Xiao smiled and shook his head, "No, Mr. Lu. Actually, I feel a sense of kinship with you from the first meeting. I don't know where this feeling comes from, this sense of closeness, as if you were one of my elders..."
"Coincidentally, I have the same feeling!" Lu Datou excitedly slapped the table. Then, after thinking for a moment, he suddenly said, "More than twenty years ago, I became sworn brothers with a gentleman surnamed Chen. He had a child, who was still swaddled then. The age was similar to yours. Chen Xiao, may I ask your father's name?"
"I don't know my father's name," Chen Xiao shook his head. "Because I was raised by my mother since I was young... and she is not my biological mother. I was found by her."
Hearing this, Li Ziqing was slightly taken aback, as even she didn't know about this.
Lu Datou pressed, "Is your mother surnamed Chen?"
Chen Xiao shook his head again, "No, my name was given to me by the person who abandoned me. Mr. Lu, you don't think I'm your sworn brother's child, do you?"
Lu Datou carefully examined Chen Xiao for a few more moments and slowly said, "Too much time has passed, and I can't remember what he looked like clearly. Moreover, we only met once, and we've had no contact for over twenty years since."
Hearing this, Chen Xiao and Li Ziqing couldn't help but feel speechless. They became sworn brothers after meeting only once; they were truly passionate individuals.
Chen Xiao asked Lu Datou, "Mr. Lu, can you recall any other characteristics of that person?"
Lu Datou scratched his head and thought for a moment, then said uncertainly, "I remember his name was perhaps Chen Sihai, a very mysterious person."
As he spoke, Lu Datou suddenly remembered something and slapped the table again, saying, "Right, he had a jade pendant. It was because of that jade pendant that we became acquainted."
"At that time, he was being chased. I saw injustice and drew my sword to help. Together, we repelled that villain. After that, we felt an instant connection. We had a big drink and became sworn brothers. He also told me that the villain was after a treasure on him. I asked what treasure it was, and he showed me that jade pendant... Never mind, why am I telling you this? Come, let's drink!"
Lu Datou felt he had said a lot of nonsense. What Chen Xiao was asking for were characteristics, and a jade pendant was hardly a characteristic.
However, as soon as Lu Datou finished speaking, Chen Xiao took out the Yin-Yang Jade hanging on his chest and asked, "Mr. Lu, is the jade pendant you mentioned this one?"
In an instant, Lu Datou's eyes widened...