Chapter 3

Lu Chen shook his hand, not even glancing at Lu Shaoping, and took the scissors from Wan'er, comforting her, "Don't be afraid, it's just a vicious dog. I'll teach him a lesson."

"But..."

Wan'er's delicate body trembled, her beautiful eyes filled with worry.

Lu Shaoping's cultivation was not weak, at the fifth level of the Body Tempering stage.

And Lu Chen had just awakened, though he still had some cultivation, his dantian and martial veins were both ruined. Could he be a match for Lu Shaoping?

In the next moment, a hysterical roar sounded.

"Lu Chen, you piece of trash, you dare to hit me? Go to hell!"

Lu Shaoping, full of anger, his entire body's aura bursting, threw a punch directly at Lu Chen.

In the past, Lu Shaoping would have been respectful to Lu Chen, never daring to lay a hand on Wan'er.

But times had changed. Lu Chen was now a cripple, expelled from the Lu family. Lu Shaoping could bully Lu Chen without any qualms. Even if he killed Lu Chen, Lu Rong would back him up, and at most, he would get a scolding from the elders, nothing more.

"A dog dares to bark in front of me, truly asking for death."

Lu Chen's figure didn't move, his hand shot out like lightning, grabbing Lu Shaoping's fist and squeezing slightly.

Crack!

The sound of bones breaking.

"Ah!!"

Lu Shaoping immediately let out a piercing scream.

His fist was crushed into a bloody mess, completely ruined.

"You... you're supposed to be a cripple, how can you still have cultivation?"

Lu Shaoping's tears and snot flowed, his eyes filled with shock.

"Is it your turn to ask?"

Lu Chen sneered, pressing his palm on Lu Shaoping's crown, scaring him witless, and he begged for mercy, "M-Master, I won't dare again, please spare my life."

"Just now, Wan'er said you came again. I'm curious, how many times have you come since yesterday? What for?"

Lu Chen looked at Lu Shaoping coldly, a hint of killing intent in his eyes, "You'd better tell the truth, or you'll die a very ugly death. Don't count on Lu Rong avenging you; he won't stand up for a dead man."

"I came three times, sent by Lu Rong. As soon as Master wakes up, he wants to drive you out of the Lu family."

"But Wan'er guarded the door and wouldn't let me in."

"I deserve death. I lusted after Wan'er's beauty and wanted to molest her, but she threatened to die, so I didn't succeed."

Lu Shaoping, to save his life, told everything.

"Didn't he give me three days? If Lu Rong isn't plotting something, only a fool would believe it."

Lu Chen looked at Lu Shaoping, a mocking smile on his lips, "Do I look like a fool?"

"Yes, yes, it is Lu Rong's plot. He's afraid of delays, so he sent me to drive you out early, then kill you outside to eliminate any future threats."

Seeing that Lu Chen wasn't easily fooled, Lu Shaoping had to confess, "Master, spare my life, I had no choice."

"Want to kill me? Lu Rong isn't qualified."

Lu Chen's face darkened, grabbing Lu Shaoping's other hand and squeezing it.

Lu Shaoping let out another ear-piercing scream.

His other hand was also ruined.

"Go back and tell your master that I, Lu Chen, am not leaving. Let him wait for my wrath."

Lu Chen kicked Lu Shaoping away, not interested in killing a dog, especially a crippled one.

He wanted to throw this crippled dog back to slap Lu Rong's face.

Lu Shaoping ran away like a stray dog.

"Master, are you really not leaving?"

Wan'er was worried. Lu Chen always kept his word; if he said he wasn't leaving, he wouldn't.

But the entire Lu family had abandoned Lu Chen. Could he stay?

"My father may be missing, but he is still the head of the Lu family. This is my home, and I'm not going anywhere!"

Lu Chen's eyes flashed, a cold smile on his lips, "Although the Lu family is ruthless, they do one thing well: they cultivate anyone with enough talent, regardless of who they are."

"If I had no cultivation, there would be nothing to say, and I would be dead. But since I still have cultivation, those old men will think twice. Given their nature, they will likely bet on me, gambling that I still have a future in martial arts!"

"But it's too risky."

Wan'er was still very worried.

"The path of martial arts is inherently a risk!"

Lu Chen shook his head, walking out, muttering, "I am a martial artist, why should I fear?"

In the council hall.

The Lu family's high-ranking members gathered to discuss making Lu Rong the new master.

Since the head of the family, Lu Zhengru, was missing, his duties were temporarily handled by the second elder, Lu Zhengning. However, all major decisions required a unanimous vote from the elders.

Lu Zhengning, eager to promote his son Lu Rong, was quick to act.

"Is there anyone who disagrees?"

Lu Zhengning's voice echoed, and the council hall fell silent, with no objections.

Lu Zhengning's face was stern, but he was inwardly delighted. His son Lu Rong was at the peak of the ninth level of the Body Tempering stage. Without Lu Chen, Lu Rong was the strongest among the young generation of the Lu family, unmatched.

"Since no one objects, the position of the Lu family's master will be given to..."

Just as Lu Zhengning was about to announce, an unexpected voice interrupted.

"I object!"

Everyone turned to see a familiar figure at the door.

Lu Chen walked in slowly, hands behind his back.

"What is a cripple doing here? Making a fool of himself?"

"Lu Chen, your position as master has been revoked. You have no place here."

"Lu Chen, you have offended the city lord and been expelled from the family. Leave."

"Get this cripple out of here."

Voices rose, filled with ridicule and rebuke.

Most of the people in the hall gave Lu Chen cold looks.

"The Lu family has rules. To expel the head of the family's son, the head of the family's consent is required. Otherwise, no one has the right to expel me."

Lu Chen looked around, his gaze finally settling on Lu Zhengning, his eyes filled with disdain, "Uncle, I'm not talking about you. I'm talking about everyone here, none of you have the right!"

Lu Zhengning was Lu Zhengru's brother. When Lu Zhengru was still around, he treated Lu Chen like a child, very well.

But after Lu Zhengru disappeared, his true nature gradually emerged, and he began to persecute Lu Chen in every way.

Lu Chen's words caused a wave of anger, but no one could refute them. This was indeed a rule of the Lu family, and expelling Lu Chen violated it.

"Your father has been missing for five years, probably dead. The position of head of the family will eventually be replaced, and you will eventually be kicked out."

Lu Zhengning's face darkened, his anger rising. If not for the public setting, he would have killed Lu Chen without hesitation.

"Let's wait until the head of the family is replaced."

Lu Chen didn't bother arguing with Lu Zhengning, just saying it casually.

Replacing the head of the family, is it that easy?

If it were, it would have been done long ago, not left for the future?

Lu Zhengru may be gone, but his influence remains!

Who can guarantee he won't suddenly return?

Lu Zhengru, with unparalleled talent, was the strongest in Shuangmu City, commanding respect and awe. Even Zhou He had to bow before him.

As long as the head of the Lu family is still named Lu Zhengru, all major forces in the city will be wary of the Lu family. Would the Lu family dare to replace the head of the family? Would they be willing to?

If it weren't for Lu Chen, Lu Zhengru would have long advanced to the Martial Gate and ventured into a broader world of martial arts.

"Rules must be followed!"

A solemn voice echoed,震撼人心.

The usually silent and reclusive First Elder spoke.

The First Elder was detached from worldly affairs, rarely involving himself in Lu family matters, even abstaining from the decision to depose the master.

But the First Elder's prestige in the Lu family was extremely high, and once he spoke, his word was final.

"Lu Chen, what more do you want?"

The First Elder stared at Lu Chen, his cloudy eyes showing a hint of confusion.

Because there was a chaotic aura around Lu Chen, blocking his perception.

He couldn't see through Lu Chen's condition at all!

"The Lu family has another rule: the position of master goes to the most capable."

Lu Chen glanced at Lu Zhengning, saying coldly, "So, what's the point of deposing me? No matter who you make the master, the young generation of the family has the right to challenge him for the position, including me!"