Fantasy, starting with a treasure bowl

Why?

Lu Feng asked back without hesitation.

Although he still didn't know what Lu Xiaoxiang was up to, he could tell from her conversation with Lu Jinyuan that the legendary Tianyun Pool was definitely not simple.

Otherwise, Lu Jinyuan wouldn't be so cautious, and wouldn't even be wary of Lu Feng, who saved his daughter.

"Hehe, come with me, and you'll see."

Faced with Lu Feng's question, Lu Xiaoxiang merely smiled and did not speak directly. Then she turned and walked out of Qingshui Hall.

"Miss Lu! Don't be in such a hurry to leave!"

"You still haven't explained what this Heavenly Cloud Pool is...!"

Seeing this, Lu Feng's curiosity was instantly piqued, and he quickly followed.

As for Lu Jinyuan himself, he was left standing there, only able to watch his daughter and Lu Feng leave one after the other, as if the couple were returning home together, while he, the head of the Lu family, was like a third wheel.

"This child truly has a bright future...!"

Glancing once more at Lu Feng's receding figure, a hint of satisfaction flashed across Lu Jinyuan's dignified face. "At just over twenty years old, he single-handedly defeated the four elders of the Lu family, and even the number one villain on the villain list, the Thousand-Faced Young Master Yelü Jue, couldn't do anything to him...!"

"It's a pity that Xiaoxiang still couldn't seize the opportunity. Otherwise, with such a fine son-in-law to help her, not only would the Lu family be able to revive in the future, but it wouldn't be impossible for them to even become a sixth-rank aristocratic family...!"

Thinking of this, Lu Jinyuan couldn't help but shake his head repeatedly, feeling deeply moved.

"Master, did you summon me?"

Just as Lu Jinyuan was sighing inwardly, a hoarse male voice came from the side.

Swish!

The next moment, a thin, dark figure leaped out from the side and knelt quietly behind Lu Jinyuan. At this moment, his cold and stern face was full of respect, as if he was following the other party's lead.

The newcomer was dressed in a black, close-fitting outfit. His aura was so restrained that he was like a dead object. Even his footsteps made no sound. He seemed to be quite skilled in the art of shadow-遁 (shadow-遁 is a type of martial arts technique), and ordinary martial artists could hardly find his trace.

"Lin Nan, you've arrived."

Looking back at Lin Nan, Lu Jinyuan's expression remained calm, as if he had expected this.

Like Song Yi, who was killed in the past, Lin Nan was also one of the guest elders under the Lu family. However, compared to Song Yi in the past, Lin Nan's strength was slightly inferior, only around the second level of the Spirit Soul Realm.

Therefore, Lu Jinyuan did not send Lin Nan out as Lu Xiaoxiang's personal bodyguard in the past. He only ordered him to stay in Qingshui Hall and protect him at the same time, so as to prevent outsiders from disturbing him.

"I am here."

Lin Nan bowed again.

"Lin Nan, the marriage alliance between the Jin and Lu families is now merely a formality..."

Taking another deep breath, Lu Jinyuan slowly began to speak, "Although I didn't agree to this marriage at first, it was only due to the coercion and threats from Elder Lu Feng and the young master of the Jin family. You have been by my side for many years, so you must understand my feelings for Ping'er and Xiaoxiang and her daughter..."

"The patriarch's affection for the mistress and the eldest young lady is unparalleled. This time, even if Yelü Jue were to try to snatch them away, or even if the young master of the Jin family were to come to the door in person, the patriarch would certainly not allow him to succeed..."

Seeing Lu Jinyuan bring up the old matter again, Lin Nan, though not understanding his meaning, still lowered his head and replied.

"That being said, the crisis the Lu family is facing today is not something I can reverse alone..."

Shaking his head slightly, Lu Jinyuan's tone remained grave, "If the Jin family comes knocking to settle scores in the future, I can only... uh!"

"Pfft...!"

Before he could finish speaking, Lu Jinyuan's face suddenly turned pale, and he vomited blood and collapsed to the ground. At the same time, his Yuan Power aura plummeted, and he instantly dropped to the half-step Yuan Sea Realm, as if he had some kind of irreversible hidden injury lingering in his body!

"Master, are you alright?!"

"Could it be that that damned freak Yelü Jue injured you back then...!"

Seeing Lu Jinyuan suddenly vomit blood and collapse to the ground, and his strength greatly reduced, Lin Nan was also startled. He immediately stepped forward to help him up, his face full of surprise and fear.

After all, all four elders of the Lu family are now dead. If even Lu Jinyuan, the head of the Lu family, were to have an accident, then the Lu family would be completely finished!

"No, I'm fine...!"

"Just some minor issues left over from my past seclusion...!"

Faced with Lin Nan's concern, Lu Jinyuan merely waved his hand slightly, then struggled to his feet again, forcing himself to say, "Lin Nan, do not let Xiao Xiang know about this, or I will hold you accountable!"

"Also, tell the rest of the clan to gather their belongings as soon as possible, starting today, and then everyone leave Yangguan City...!"

"What?!"

"Everyone leaving Yangguan City?!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Nan looked utterly incredulous, seemingly unable to believe his ears. "Patriarch, what on earth is this...!"

After all, Yangguan City is the foundation of the Lu family's business for hundreds of years. If they leave now, the Lu family will not only lose the treasure land of Tianyunfang, but it will also be extremely difficult to revive it in the future!

"Lin Nan, what are you standing there for?"

"Could it be that my orders are no longer valid?"

Seeing Lin Nan still standing there in a daze, Lu Jinyuan frowned slightly and spoke in a stern tone, as if the head of the Lu family who once held the power of life and death over everyone in the family had returned.

"I wouldn't dare! I'll take care of it right away!"

Seeing this, Lin Nan was puzzled, but dared not question Lu Jinyuan's decision, and could only obey and leave.

...

On the other side, deep within the Lu family ancestral home, at the entrance to Tianyun Pond.

"Lu Feng, this is the Heavenly Cloud Pool, which has been passed down through our Lu family."

With a steady landing, Lu Xiaoxiang looked at the clear spring water shrouded in mist before her, a rare smile appearing on her pretty face. She was clearly very familiar with this place and had been here quite often.

"Such pure and refined spiritual energy of heaven and earth...!"

Following Lu Xiaoxiang's gaze, Lu Feng looked equally surprised. "So this is the legendary Heavenly Cloud Pool. It is indeed extraordinary...!"

Although the spring in front of us looks ordinary and covers a small area of ​​only about three acres, it is filled with an extremely rich spiritual energy of heaven and earth. Even ordinary mortals can feel refreshed and full of energy just by smelling a wisp of spring mist!

Although it was Lu Feng's first time stepping into Tianyun Pool, he immediately recognized the extraordinary nature of the spring water, deeming it a genuine treasure trove!

"Of course!"

Seeing Lu Feng's wistful expression, Lu Xiaoxiang also pursed her lips, revealing a smug smile, "Originally, according to the Lu family's clan rules, only direct descendants and elders of the clan were allowed to set foot in Tianyun Pool. However, rules are rules, but people are flexible...!"

"So, you'd better take your clothes off!"

After speaking, Lu Xiaoxiang turned her head and glanced at Lu Feng beside her. Then, she raised her hand slightly and made a move to take off the latter's shirt.

"Wait, wait...wait a minute!"

Seeing Lu Xiaoxiang about to take off his clothes without saying a word, Lu Feng was dumbfounded. He quickly shrank back, pulling his shirt tighter around himself. "Miss Lu, I'm a respectable man...!"

"Besides, we're a man and a woman alone in a room, and now we have to take off our clothes... isn't that a bit inappropriate...?"