74: Ayotamoto’s family!

"It's getting late. You should go back and rest early. If there's nothing else in the next few days, don't go out. Pack your things and wait for my notice!"

Before they knew it, the two had already arrived at the entrance of the Medicinal Pill shop.

Feng Ming looked at Lu An'an with some reluctance, giving her worried reminders.

Lu An'an was exceptionally clever and immediately guessed Feng Ming's concerns.

"Are you afraid the Huangfu Family will go mad and retaliate?"

Feng Ming nodded. He wasn't afraid for himself, but at a time like this, the people around him were in much more danger than he was.

Because of his actions, the Huangfu Family had completely lost the Medicinal Pill market in Liumian Prefecture. If their negotiators still couldn't reach an agreement with the Feng Family...

...they would inevitably have a complete falling out. Moreover, the Huangfu Family would not allow anyone to be their enemy.

"Don't worry, I'll protect myself. You be careful too."

Lu An'an knew she couldn't do much else right now; the best thing was to protect herself and not cause trouble for Feng Ming.

Although she was the City Lord's daughter and the Huangfu Family might not dare to do anything to her, it was better to be safe than sorry.

Feng Ming nodded and watched Lu An'an enter the shop before leaving.

Inside the shop, as soon as Feng Ming left, Lu Qianqian stepped out from the back.

"Sister, are you really going to wade into the Feng Family's muddy waters?"

"The Huangfu Family in Liumian Prefecture is nothing to fear, as it's just a branch. The difficult one is the Main Family in Qingyang City."

"The head of the Main Family, Huangfu He, is a powerhouse at the Peak of the Nascent Soul stage, just a step away from the Mahayana Stage. Even though Father is already at the fifth level of the Mahayana Stage and has mastered a complete Dao, he wouldn't have much of a chance against the Huangfu Family."

"After all, besides Huangfu He, the Huangfu Family also has Huangfu Qing, who is another Nascent Soul powerhouse. If they go mad, even Father's strength would be somewhat difficult to deal with. How can the Feng Family protect themselves?"

After hearing this, Lu An'an shook her head. "I believe in him. No matter how powerful the Huangfu Family is, he will find a way to deal with them."

Lu Qianqian looked shocked. "Wait, Sister, you're so good at business, you should be very smart. How did you end up with 'love brain'?"

"For the younger generation, Feng Ming is indeed outstanding and very powerful, but he is facing the Huangfu Family. Are you sure he can handle it?" Lu An'an rolled her eyes playfully and said crossly.

"What 'love brain'? I'm just looking at the facts. Father certainly wouldn't have thought it possible to master a Dao before becoming a True Immortal, would he?"

"From this, it's clear that being a True Immortal isn't the only standard for strength. The most important things are talent and effort. It's the same for cultivation and for struggles between two families."

"Although the Feng Family isn't as powerful as the Huangfu Family, I believe in Feng Ming. He will definitely find a way to deal with it!"

"Tomorrow, after you're done with your work, come with me to the Feng Family."

Lu An'an said, as if remembering something.

Lu Qianqian was taken aback for a moment, then realized what she meant.

"Oh, Sister, I think you've really been dazed by Feng Ming. You're thinking of him every moment and even asking me to help. But I only have Golden Core strength. If the Huangfu Family sends someone, I might not be able to handle it. My life matters too, you know!"

Lu An'an smiled. "Don't worry. Even if you can't win, you won't be in any danger. On the contrary, with you there, Feng Ming will have a bit more protection."

Lu Qianqian said helplessly.

"Sigh, I've never been in love or talked about it, so I don't understand you two. You clearly care so much about each other, so why didn't you say this while he was here?"

Lu An'an laughed.

"If you truly wish someone well, you won't care whether it's said to their face!"

"Besides, Young Master Feng hasn't asked for our help from beginning to end. He even clearly knows who we are, yet he still hasn't said anything! It shows he doesn't want to cause us trouble."

"Otherwise, with Father here, the Huangfu Family wouldn't dare to act lightly."

Lu Qianqian nodded. "I see. At least he has some conscience."

Lu An'an shook her head, disagreeing with Lu Qianqian's words.

"He is more responsible and accountable than you think. And there's another reason he hasn't troubled us: he believes he can solve it himself."

"But most importantly, he doesn't want the feelings between us to become impure. He wants me to know that he likes me simply for who I am, not because I'm the City Lord's daughter and can offer him protection."

After hearing this, Lu Qianqian thought about it carefully and realized it seemed to be true.

"If he really wanted Father's protection, he would definitely have asked you to plead for him. Father hates guys who rely on women the most. If you went to plead, Father would only be even more unwilling to help."

"Since you like him so much and he's so sensible, I'll agree. I'll head over tomorrow after I'm done."

...Liumian Prefecture, the Huangfu Family.

The night was deep.

But no one in the Huangfu Family could sleep peacefully.

The main hall was hung with White Banners.

A pitch-black Coffin sat in the middle of the room.

Huangfu Yunyan knelt to one side, her expression filled with grief, as she numbly tossed paper money into the Brazier one by one.

Huangfu Xuan slumped in a chair, his face full of sorrow, old tears streaming down his face.

Losing a son in middle age—how tragic.

Suddenly.

The grieving father and daughter suddenly stood up from their chairs.

They both looked toward the door in unison.

At some point, a dark shadow had appeared there.

The newcomer was dressed in a long black robe, completely enveloped so that their appearance was hidden and their gender indistinguishable.

Huangfu Xuan spoke tentatively, "Is it Lord Luo, Luo Meng?"

The other party nodded and then said:

"Let's talk outside!"

Huangfu Xuan did not dare to delay and immediately followed him out.

It wasn't until they reached a courtyard that Luo Meng spoke.

"Huangfu Xuan, do you know your crime?"

Thump!

Huangfu Xuan immediately knelt on the ground.

His face was filled with despair.

"Huangfu Xuan has failed the Family Head's trust. I admit my guilt!"

"However, I would like to say one more thing."

"Speak!"

The masked Black-Robed Person, Luo Meng, said coldly.

Huangfu Xuan spoke hurriedly, "I failed to take the Medicinal Pill market in Liumian Prefecture and let down the Family Head's trust. Even if the Family Head orders my death, I will have no complaints. However, I am a father after all. My son is dead, and I must avenge him."

"Although I have little strength, it is hard to accept the elder burying the younger. I entreat Lord Luo, for the sake of my years of service to the Main Family, to allow me to seek revenge against Feng Ming."

"Dying at the hands of the Feng Family is better than dying having done nothing."

The other person didn't seem surprised, as if they had expected this.

His tone was calm yet carried a hint of coldness.

"I can agree to that, but whether you'll still have a chance to seek revenge against him isn't for me to decide."

Huangfu Xuan was stunned, then realization dawned on him. "The Main Family wants to recruit him?"

A moment later, Huangfu Xuan looked despairing.

Feng Ming is a Sixth-Grade Alchemist; his value is simply too high. Even the Main Family couldn't possibly ignore him.

It made sense, but for Huangfu Xuan, it was utterly hopeless.

Once Feng Ming joined the Huangfu Family, he would completely lose any chance for revenge.

He could only wait for death!