Their vision was enveloped by eyes and tentacles, causing them to involuntarily start making eye contact with the surrounding eyes. Some of them began to feel fear, some started to cry, and a fraction of them burst into laughter on the spot!

Compared to their strange behavior, the surrounding passersby were unaffected. Some looked at Lu Luo with confusion, but in their eyes, Lu Luo was just a young man carrying a pretty girl on his back.

"A collective Outburst of mental illness?"

"Not sure!"

After discussing among themselves, the pedestrians left. The Transcendents who remained, however, were unable to shake off the manifestation of Lu Luo's ability. Only Xu Qiang, the Fifth Tier Transcendent, managed to regain his sanity after an intense psychological struggle.

Indescribable illusions and fear, eh? What exactly is this ability? Is it the aura of the powerful? No, the pressure he exerts is entirely different from an aura!

Muttering to himself, Xu Qiang ran to the side, trying to wake his companions. "Hey, Old Liu, Old Wu, wake up!"

At Xu Qiang's calls, some people gradually came to their senses. But even upon waking, their eyes still held a look of panic. It wasn't just them; Xu Qiang himself felt the same. Even after escaping the illusions, some of the eyes and tentacles had not vanished from their field of vision.

"Brother Qiang, this Lu Luo... is there something wrong with him?"

"Drop it. Let's wake up the others first."

"Okay!"

One by one, the group was awakened. But just like Xu Qiang and the first few, even after waking, they still couldn't rid their vision of the eyes and tentacles! Those eyes still stared at them; those tentacles still reached for them. These eerie things seemed to be growing all around them.

They were servants of the Lin Family. Their task to approach Lu Luo was originally just a family arrangement. After all, Hongtu Wubei and Dr. Li Tanya had both highly recommended Lu Luo. Naturally, the Lin Family would invite him upon his arrival in the Inner Ring.

Although a voice within the Lin Family insisted Lin Zhiming's death was connected to Lu Luo, no substantial evidence ever proved he was the killer. Thus, the matter was eventually dropped. Because of this, the Lin Family's internal stance on inviting Lu Luo had split into two factions: the radical faction and the 'sugar-coated' faction.

Xu Qiang and his group were sent by the Lin Family's radical faction. Their initial idea was to put some pressure on Lu Luo, to make him return with them to the Lin Family first to discuss matters concerning the Outer Ring. But how could they have expected Lu Luo to display such an outrageous ability!

Could this ability be similar to the disasters of legend?

"Forget it, let's just go back and report the truth!" As the leader of this operation, Xu Qiang knew he would face criticism upon his return. Thankfully, everyone was unharmed, and that was all that mattered.

Just as they were preparing to leave, Xu Qiang, acting on a strange impulse, reached out with his finger towards one of the tentacles extending from the air.

"AH!"

"Old Xu?"

Under the surprised gazes of the group, Xu Qiang clutched his hand and retreated a few steps. His palm was now covered in blood. Beneath the blood were a row of round holes, caused by the jagged barbs on the tentacle!

Was it an illusion, or reality? Xu Qiang grew even more uncertain.

"I'm fine. Let's go!" He glanced at the eyes in the sky and abandoned the idea of probing further.

「…」

After Lu Luo had swiftly distanced himself from the Lin Family's men, Bai Yuetong finally lifted her head. In her drowsy state, she had sensed that something was off with Lu Luo's aura. When she turned and saw the Lin Family Transcendents behind them, she roughly understood what had just happened.

"Did I cause you trouble again?"

"It's alright, it's taken care of. Besides, they might have been targeting me anyway." Lu Luo smiled and gently pinched Dumb Hair's nose.

Dumb Hair pouted, "Didn't we agree to be more discreet? Why did you just unleash your aura again? Aren't you afraid the people from the Inner Ring will find out about your ability?"

Lu Luo shook his head. "It's no use. Lu Hong, Luo Feng, and Zhang Yifan have already witnessed this state. Even if I don't use it again, they'll spread the word about what they've seen."

"They would? How come?" Bai Yuetong felt that even though Lu Hong and the others were against her, they were still members of the Luo Family. They should understand the gravity of the situation.

"They won't actively spread it, but they'll definitely discuss it. Once it becomes a topic of discussion, others will inevitably find out."

"Are you saying... we have a mole in our family? How is that possible?"

"Maybe not a mole, perhaps just a group of ignorant servants. Many people think that leaking some seemingly insignificant information can earn them a lot of money, so why not do it? With thirteen families in the Council, such occurrences are all too common." Lu Luo wasn't being alarmist. When he had first entered the Luo Family estate, the Observer had detected two instances of casual information trading. Even though it was just gossip, he had only been at the Luo Family estate for a few dozen minutes.

Every large household has this kind of problem; Dumb Hair is just too naive.

Bai Yuetong looked worriedly at Lu Luo. "What will you do now? Isn't it dangerous to expose your ability?"

Lu Luo smiled; Bai Yuetong's delicate demeanor was quite endearing. "Relax. If any problems arise, I'll handle them."

"Is that so? Well..." Dumb Hair hesitated. Lu Luo hadn't answered her earlier question. She wanted to know the answer but didn't want to ask Lu Luo again, because asking once had already been agonizing for her.

The two of them walked on and on, all the way to the entrance of the Luo Family manor. It was there that Lu Luo suddenly brought up the matter Dumb Hair had mentioned earlier. "Don't worry, Yuetong, I will never abandon you."

"Really?" Bai Yuetong, already in a somewhat withdrawn state, her eyes suddenly brightened when Lu Luo said this.

"Would I lie about that? If things go south, how about we elope?"

Dumb Hair bit Lu Luo's ear. "I've already packed my bags!"

???

「…」

After returning to the Luo Family manor, Lu Luo began to seriously consider the aura he had released earlier. That aura… No, that thing wasn't an aura at all; it was Sequence Force. It was Sequence Force manifesting in reality!

"Observer, were those eyes just now you?"

I really don't know! Insufficient information, Boss. Give me another chance!

Sigh, and here I thought this useless Sequence had finally made a comeback!

Hey, how can you insult me like that? Even if I lack information, that thing is clearly closely related to me, okay?

Alright, alright, you're incredible. Happy now?

「…」

In Luo Xuemin's study, Councilor Luo, who had finished his work for the day, was listening to Zhang Yifan's report.

"Briefly tell me what happened this afternoon."

"Yes! When Lu Luo first arrived, Madam Lu challenged him."

"Oh? And what did Lu Luo do?"

"Initially, Lu Luo didn't respond to Madam Lu. However, after the Young Miss arrived, she took the initiative to respond to Madam Lu's challenge. Furthermore, she had Lu Luo deal with the group of people recently recruited by Madam Lu. However, after Lu Luo took action, he displayed a unique and terrifying form. Tentacles, barbs, and a strange sense of oppression…"

Zhang Yifan spoke in great detail, but Luo Xuemin was no ordinary man. After listening to Zhang Yifan's report without changing his expression, he didn't inquire about the specifics of Lu Luo's so-called tentacled form. Instead, he gestured to the cup on the table. "The tea is cold. Pour me some more."

"Yes." Zhang Yifan dutifully went to refill Luo Xuemin's cup with hot water.

As he was about to set the tea down, Luo Xuemin suddenly asked, "Why didn't you stop Lu Hong?"

"Uh!" Zhang Yifan's breath hitched, but he quickly responded, "Didn't the Family Head ask me to observe Lu Luo's strength?"

"If you wanted to observe Lu Luo's strength, why didn't you engage him yourself?"

Zhang Yifan was speechless, and sweat soon beaded on his forehead. However, Luo Xuemin said with a smile, "Alright, Xiaofan, don't be so nervous. Put the tea down first."

"Oh, alright." Zhang Yifan then collected himself.

"Hmm, you mentioned Lu Luo displayed a rather terrifying form. Tell me more. What kind of form would be considered terrifying? Even if it's some tentacled creature, it shouldn't be enough to make you lose your composure, right?"

Zhang Yifan couldn't fathom his Family Head's thoughts, but at that moment, he no longer dared to inject his personal opinions. "Lu Luo's state at that time was a tentacled form concealed within mist…" Zhang Yifan described Lu Luo's condition in detail. He detailed how all three of them—himself, Madam Lu, and Young Master Luo Feng—had witnessed it, though the servants had not. He omitted no details. "I don't know if it was an illusion, but I believe if all three of us saw it, it couldn't have been a coincidence. If the Family Head wishes for more details, you can also ask Madam Lu and Young Master Luo Feng."

Luo Xuemin nodded. He didn't seem to focus on Lu Luo's special form, instead exclaiming, "He dealt with those people in 30 seconds. Lu Luo is indeed very strong!"

"Uh, Family Head, Lu Luo's state was clearly abnormal. That form resembled a mutation. I believe Lu Luo warrants investigation." Zhang Yifan tried to remind Luo Xuemin again, but Luo Xuemin extended his arm and pulled up his sleeve, revealing the metallic core within!

"Look at my condition. Would you say it's normal? I use a Mechanical Arm; does that make me one of the Machine-kind?"

"But, Family Head, how can he possibly be compared to you?"

"Why not?" Luo Xuemin retorted.

"Lu Luo is just a junior, a member of the younger generation like myself. His strength is still lacking, and he's merely from the Fourth Ring." Zhang Yifan held nothing back in front of Luo Xuemin, voicing all his thoughts.

Luo Xuemin listened without immediate rebuttal, simply offering a calm smile. "From the Fourth Ring... Such an assessment and view of Lu Luo is likely shared by all of you, I imagine. Heh heh heh."

Seeing Luo Xuemin smile, Zhang Yifan cautiously asked, "Does the Family Head think there's something different about Lu Luo?"

"If you merely see him as Tongtong's lover, my future son-in-law, then naturally he is my junior. After all, I am Xiaobai's father; there's nothing wrong with that assessment. But have you ever considered that his role in approaching me might be more than just that of a potential son-in-law?"

Zhang Yifan was taken aback. "Does the Family Head disapprove of his marriage to the Young Miss?"

Luo Xuemin looked at him and shook his head. "I never said that. What I mean is, why don't you consider Lu Luo as the head of a faction? The leader of a Fourth Ring power, coming to engage in an equal dialogue with me, the head of an Inner Ring family."

Zhang Yifan found it hard to understand why Luo Xuemin would say such a thing. "The head of a faction? But it's a Fourth Ring faction! Moreover, his core territory is just a base in the slums of the Fourth Ring. That place, formerly the Lan Tian Base, might even be targeted for retribution. Even if no one is settling accounts with him now, the population he controls is merely 50,000 people from the Fourth Ring."

"Fifty thousand people! If even a fraction of these 50,000 individuals were to develop their potential, what a formidable force they would become!" A hint of yearning actually flickered in Luo Xuemin's eyes.

"But that's the Fourth Ring! Without sufficient resources, Cultivation Techniques, or financial power, what significance do 50,000 people from the Fourth Ring hold?"

Luo Xuemin shook his head. Zhang Yifan, though excellent, his vision was still too narrow. Such limited vision cannot bear the weight of a family. "Yifan, as a leader, especially the leader of a family, your vision must be far-reaching. In fact, regarding resources, there's now virtually no distinction between the Fourth Ring and the Inner Ring. So, Lu Luo's identity this time isn't that of a junior. Rather, he is the leader of a significant power, capable of negotiating with me on equal terms, perhaps even as an equal."

"This... How can it be considered that way?"

"He himself might not have realized this yet. Or perhaps he has, but continues to maintain a low profile. Just as you are currently unable to fathom Lu Luo's true strength. He is very adept at concealing himself, hiding where no one can perceive him."

Luo Xuemin's high praise for Lu Luo was difficult for Zhang Yifan to accept. However, he eventually nodded. "I understand."

Just as he finished speaking, Zhang Yifan's phone rang. After answering, he nodded. "Family Head, Lu Luo and the Young Miss have returned."

"Then what are we waiting for? Let's go and meet my future son-in-law."

「…」

Lu Luo glanced at the time; it was nearly eight o'clock. After he and Bai Yuetong returned, they were escorted to the dining room by the Luo Family servants. The dining table wasn't large, at least not as ostentatious as Lu Luo had imagined. It was just slightly larger than an ordinary family's dining table. Sitting around it as a family felt quite warm.

Dumb Hair leaned boredly against her chair. She had eaten too many snacks in the afternoon and was already full. So, for this family banquet, she was mainly just keeping Lu Luo company.

"What's your father like?"

"You spent all afternoon taking me around and didn't ask, but now you do? Cramming at the last minute, are we?"

"Can't I?"

"My dad? He's a handsome older man."

"Anything else?"

"Nothing else."

Lu Luo: …

Soon, Luo Xuemin arrived at the dining table with Zhang Yifan. Just as Bai Yuetong had described, her father was indeed a handsome older man. As for whether he was as handsome as Qi Xinzhu's father, Qi Lin, Lu Luo couldn't be sure; everyone has different tastes.

Lu Luo stood up naturally. "Uncle, hello."

Luo Xuemin, Sixth Tier Transcendent, Sequence unknown. Partial metal torso, with a high-concentration core energy reaction. Attributes: Strength 150, Agility 70, Constitution 55.

Looking at Luo Xuemin's attributes, Lu Luo found it hard to reconcile this man with the one who had delivered the Transcendent Peace Declaration on television. On TV, Luo Xuemin was portrayed as weak yet resolute. With the body of an ordinary man, he had defined the stable accord between Transcendents and ordinary humans. For a long time, he was a national idol and a Councilor frequently discussed by ordinary people.

As expected, everything on television is false!

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