Fantasy, starting with a treasure bowl

"So this is Yangguan City! Seeing is believing, it truly is a wonderful place..."

Lu Feng glanced at Yangguan City, which was faintly visible in the distance, and spoke with a touch of emotion.

Back in the time of the Eastern Yun Kingdom, he had heard various rumors about Yangguan City. It was highly likely that five hundred years ago, before the fall of the Yan Han Dynasty, this city had already stood and remained standing to this day, a testament to its long and rich history.

Moreover, the area surrounding Yangguan City is dotted with various large mineral veins, including some rare and valuable "Yangguan Stones" used to forge high-level spiritual treasures. It is a treasure trove and the origin of the name Yangguan City.

That is why, even though Lu Feng was only setting foot in the Southern Yue Kingdom for the first time, he had already heard of the great name of Yangguan City and was not unfamiliar with it!

"Lu Feng, let's not delay, let's go!"

Seemingly devoid of emotion, Lu Xiaoxiang's pretty face was solemn. She then said in a low voice, "After we've dealt with that old man Lu Jinyuan's funeral arrangements and said goodbye to Elder Song, we can leave the Lu family. There's no need to linger here any longer..."

"It seems that Miss Lu and her biological father not only have a bad relationship, but are even sworn enemies, almost like blood feuds..."

Seeing this, Lu Feng also raised his eyebrows slightly, secretly surprised.

After all, she is, in a way, the biological daughter of Lu Jinyuan, the head of the Lu family, and the two are related by blood. However, judging from Lu Xiaoxiang's current attitude, she obviously does not care about Lu Jinyuan's life or death, and is not very interested in the Lu family's affairs.

It is evident that Lu Jinyuan must have done something heinous and deeply hurt Lu Xiaoxiang in the past, otherwise, no matter what she was like, she wouldn't be so cold-blooded and ruthless!

"I am a guest and will follow your lead. I am completely at Miss Lu's beck and call."

Thinking of this, Lu Feng composed himself again, then cupped his hands in a gesture of respect and said nothing more.

Because his trip to the Lu family in the Southern Yue Kingdom was only to support his good friend Lu Xiaoxiang and protect her personal safety. As for other matters, Lu Feng had no interest in them and did not want to get involved.

...

Before long, Lu Feng followed Lu Xiaoxiang all the way into Yangguan City, and then arrived at Tianyunfang, the prime area of ​​the city.

This place is not only the location of the Lu family mansion, but also the most prosperous area in the entire Yangguan City. It is so valuable that every inch of land is worth its weight in gold. Even a sunset industry can make a fortune every day. This is one of the reasons why the Lu family was able to be named a seventh-grade immortal cultivation family and dominate Yangguan City for many years!

Deep within Tianyunfang, outside the Lu family mansion

Two exquisitely crafted stone lions stood quietly to one side. The lions were majestic and imposing, with lifelike eyes, clearly of considerable value and no ordinary objects.

On either side of the stone lion stood a martial artist in tight-fitting clothes, whose Yuan power cultivation was not weak, having reached the first level of the Opening Meridian Realm. They seemed to be one of the Lu family guards responsible for standing guard.

"yawn...!"

"Damn it! More guard duty. Every single day, I don't even know what the point is...!"

One of the tall guards stretched, then turned to his companion opposite him, grumbling, "Hey! Old Li, when will this miserable life ever end...!"

"Tch, who knows!"

Faced with the tall guard's complaints, the young guard named Old Li shrugged and then said with a similarly helpless expression, "Ever since the former patriarch went into seclusion, the entire Lu family has not only been in complete chaos, but everyone is also fighting for power, even the Grand Elder himself is no exception. As for the various mission assignments, they are constantly changing...!"

"Ah! These big shots are enjoying the taste of power, while we ordinary folks are suffering for nothing. Today we're called to stand guard, tomorrow to escort goods, and in the end, we don't even know whose orders we should take..."

"And these big shots are constantly fighting amongst themselves. We lower-ranking officials could easily get ourselves into trouble if we're not careful. It's unbelievable...!"

At this point, the young guard named Lao Li spread his hands outwards again, clearly also having some complaints about the current internal strife and chaos in the Lu family, but he was powerless to do anything about it.

Swish!

Just as the two were exchanging barbs, a beautiful figure in green suddenly flew in from nowhere and landed steadily outside the Lu family mansion, revealing a pretty and delicate fair face. It was none other than Lu Xiaoxiang.

Behind Lu Xiaoxiang, Lu Feng, who also appeared calm, followed closely behind, as if he were her personal bodyguard.

"Young Miss!"

"It really is the young lady! The young lady is back...!"

"Quickly, go back and inform the head of the family!"

Upon seeing that the person who came was Lu Xiaoxiang, the two Lu family guards' expressions changed slightly, their eyes widening as if they had seen a ghost. They didn't have time to complain and quickly turned around and ran into the mansion.

"The young lady is back...!"

"Everyone, come out and see!"

"This time it's not a rumor, the young lady really is back...!"

As the two Lu family guards shouted loudly, the once calm Lu family mansion was instantly thrown into turmoil. Then, a large number of servants and guards rushed out in a frenzy and knelt down to pay their respects to Lu Xiaoxiang.

"Your subordinate respectfully welcomes Miss back to the manor!"

As everyone knelt and bowed, they all spoke in unison, their eyes filled with respect as they looked at Lu Xiaoxiang, not daring to be negligent in the slightest, clearly taking her as their leader!

"No need for formalities, please rise."

"Besides, I'll soon no longer be the eldest daughter of the Lu family that you all speak of..."

Faced with everyone kneeling and bowing, Lu Xiaoxiang merely raised her hand slightly. Her pretty face remained cold and stern, as if she had long been accustomed to it, and her tone was also somewhat meaningful.

"What?"

"The young lady won't be the young lady anymore soon...?"

"What...! What exactly does Miss mean by that...?"

"Could it be that the young lady's sudden return to the family this time is not for the purpose of inheriting the position of family head?"

Faced with Lu Xiaoxiang's meaningful words, everyone present looked at each other, bewildered, seemingly not understanding the meaning behind her words, and a discussion broke out.