Fantasy, starting with a treasure bowl

"The Jade of Expelling Guests from the Jin Clan?"

Lu Feng also looked slightly surprised and asked in confusion, "Miss Lu, may I ask what this is?"

"In response to this young master's question."

Before Lu Xiaoxiang could respond, Lin Nan stepped forward, cupped his hands in greeting, and said, "The Jin family is a sixth-rank aristocratic clan in the Great Xia Dynasty. Not only does the family have a long history and profound foundation, but its members also have a great fondness for all kinds of jade artifacts, to the point that they are 'unhappy without jade'...!"

"For this reason, the ancestors of the Jin family used jade as a medium to create two different jade artifacts: a 'welcoming jade' and a 'dismissing jade.' At the same time, these two precious jades each represented 'friendship' and 'hostility' in the eyes of the Jin family members...!"

Lin Nan's tone remained solemn.

Upon hearing this, Lu Feng raised an eyebrow, seemingly understanding something. He then said, "Brother Lin, according to what you're saying, the Jin family's sudden issuance of this 'expulsion jade' not only signifies the failure of the past marriage alliance between the Jin and Lu families, but also symbolizes the complete breakdown of the relationship between the two families, thus creating a permanent rift?"

"In reply to Young Master Lu, although I cannot be 100% certain, judging from the current situation, I estimate it to be very close to the truth..."

Lin Nan cupped his hands in a respectful gesture once more, looking quite nervous.

"Uncle Lin, could it be that the jade tablet you're holding, the one that Jin Tai sent over?"

Lu Xiaoxiang couldn't help but chime in, her pretty face also showing signs of alarm.

Although his father, Lu Jinyuan, and Lu Feng had once joined forces to repel Yelü Jue, who came to abduct the bride, and had also eliminated Elder Lu Feng and others who were traitors, the Lu family was now suffering heavy losses and lacked manpower.

If the Jin family really comes knocking, with the current strength and manpower of the Lu family, they simply cannot withstand the Jin family's wrath and retaliation!

"Uh, that's not exactly...!"

Faced with Lu Xiaoxiang's question, Lin Nan was taken aback for a moment, then composed himself and said, "Miss, this 'Expelling Guest Jade' was given to me by a burly, dark-faced man."

"Moreover, that person's Yuan energy cultivation is extremely weak, only at the third or fourth level of the Meridian Opening Realm. It's unlikely that he's a member of the Jin family; he seems more like a rogue cultivator from the outside world..."

"However, although I have my doubts, this 'Expelling Guest Jade' doesn't seem like a fake at all. Furthermore, the Clan Head has been away from the clan these past few days, and I didn't know what to do, so I rushed over to report to you!"

Without any concealment, Lin Nan recounted almost the entire origin of the Jin family's Expulsion Jade.

"How could this happen?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Xiaoxiang was even more astonished, and immediately gripped the expelling jade in her hand tightly. "Strange, who could have done this...!"

Just as Lin Nan said, she also briefly examined the jade in her hand and found that the jade was not only exquisitely crafted and of superior quality, but also seemed to be made by the Jin family.

However, given the way the young master of the Jin family behaves, if he really intended to retaliate against the Lu family, he wouldn't need to be so secretive. He could just take a direct approach, since the Lu family is no match for the Jin family anyway!

"Yelü Jue."

Just as Lu Xiaoxiang and Lin Nan were having doubts, Lu Feng, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly spoke up.

"Yelü Jue?"

The two of them were both stunned for a moment.

"good."

Lu Feng grinned again, then said unhurriedly, "Miss Lu, Brother Lin, have you both forgotten the skill that made this man famous? The once-renowned Thousand-Faced Young Master, ranked number one on the villain list, can now disguise himself as someone else with ease..."

"But there's still one thing I don't understand...!"

Before the former could finish speaking, Lu Xiaoxiang interjected again, "Lu Feng, if the person who delivered the jade was truly the Thousand-Faced Young Master Yelü Jue in disguise, why didn't he personally go out to investigate, or directly report to the Jin family? Instead, he's being so secretive. Isn't that redundant?"

"The reason is simple: once bitten by a snake, one is afraid of a rope for ten years."

Faced with Lu Xiaoxiang's doubts, Lu Feng simply shook his head slightly and then explained, "That damned freak Yelü Jue was severely injured by the combined efforts of me and the Lu family head in the past. He even had to self-destruct his natal spirit to barely escape. His strength should not have recovered yet, and he wouldn't dare to come alone and cause trouble..."

"But Yelü Jue was entrusted by that grandson Jin Tai after all. Now that the matter has not been accomplished, he naturally dares not return empty-handed. That's why he disguised himself and delivered the jade. This move serves two purposes: first, it can cover up his incompetence, and second, it can drag the Jin family down with him."

"I see!"

Hearing this, Lin Nan clapped his hands heavily, his tone somewhat indignant, "By doing this, this person can not only get the Jin family's benefits for free, but also cover up his own setbacks. This so-called Thousand-Faced Young Master is indeed an old fox, incredibly cunning!"

Rumble...!

Just as Lu Feng and the others were discussing how to deal with the Jin family's future retaliation, a deafening explosion suddenly came from outside Tianyun Pool. At the same time, Tianyun Pool beneath their feet trembled violently, as if the earth was shaking and the mountains and rivers were shattering, which made people's hearts tremble!

Ah...! Ah...! Ah...!

The next moment, a series of shrill screams and wails came from afar, as if a fierce massacre had just broken out. Even though Lu Feng and the others were hundreds of meters away, they could hear it clearly!

"not good!"

"Something's happened...!"

Upon hearing the sound and looking up, Lu Xiaoxiang and Lin Nan's expressions changed. Without thinking twice, they immediately leaped towards the direction from which the screams came from.

"Why does this aura of elemental energy seem so familiar...?"

Seeing this, Lu Feng also released his Yuan Power to sense the situation, then narrowed his eyes slightly, "Could it really be that bastard surnamed Jin who has come knocking on our door?"

"Tch, perfect timing, I'll take care of you all today!"

Composing himself, Lu Feng followed suit, not lingering at Tianyun Pool any longer.

...

Tianyunfang, above the Lu family mansion

A magnificent, imposing dragon palanquin stood silently suspended in the air. Nine heads stood side by side at the front of the palanquin, their horns sharp as blades, exuding a powerful demonic aura. It seemed to be a powerful demonic beast from an ancient dragon clan.

Moreover, a gaunt old man in green robes stood quietly on the right side in front of the nine-headed dragon carriage. He seemed to be the one controlling the dragon carriage. His cultivation was as profound as an abyss, having reached the third level of the Yuanhai Realm, which made him a force to be reckoned with!

This clearly demonstrates the noble status and extraordinary origin of the person riding in this nine-headed dragon chariot!

"Young master, this old servant has dealt with all the troublemakers. Please give your orders..."

Looking back at the nine-headed dragon carriage behind him, the old man in green robes bowed slightly, his tone full of respect.

Swish!

The next moment, the curtain of the main seat of the dragon carriage was suddenly lifted, revealing a sinister and cold young face. It was none other than Jin Tai, the young master of the Jin family, a sixth-rank family in the Great Xia Dynasty!

"Hmph! A bunch of ants, daring to try and stop me!"

Jin Tai glanced down at the Lu family mansion, now littered with corpses and rivers of blood, and merely snorted coldly. His face remained indifferent, clearly showing that he didn't care about the Lu family warriors who had died tragically, as if they were just a bunch of ants being crushed.