Luo Baochang's words left the entire hall in complete silence.

Beside Luo Baochang, a slightly plump young man revealed a proud expression at this moment.

He was Luo Baochang's son, Luo Shaohua!

Also the direct nephew of the Fengxing County noble.

In the hierarchy of the Wei Dynasty, if the heir to a title encountered trouble, the title would pass to their nephews or other collateral relatives.

Therefore, if something happened to Luo Cheng, Luo Shaohua stood to gain the most.

In the hall, the elders of the Luo Family exchanged glances, fully understanding Luo Baochang's intentions and even suspecting that Luo Cheng's misfortune might be related to Luo Baochang.

However...

"Hmm?"

Seeing no one speaking, Luo Baochang's brows furrowed slightly, and a pressure unique to someone of the Innate Realm suddenly surged from him.

Carrying an extremely powerful Physical Power, it enveloped the entire room.

Many faces changed slightly at this moment.

The Luo Family, although in decline, still had an Innate Realm strongman holding the fort.

And this Innate Realm strongman... was none other than Luo Cheng's uncle, Luo Baochang.

The only Innate Realm strongman in the Luo Family.

Now, as Luo Baochang released his physical pressure, many showed painful expressions, unable to bear it any longer, just when they were about to agree, a faint voice sounded from outside.

"Oh, my dear uncle..."

"Don't you want to discuss this matter with me?"

Upon hearing this, Luo Baochang's expression changed drastically, turning towards the direction of the voice.

Beside him, Luo Shaohua's expression underwent a dramatic transformation, and he shrieked.

"Luo Cheng!! Impossible! Weren't you dead at the mass grave?!"

"Silence!!"

Hearing the words of his own son, Luo Baochang's face changed instantly, roaring furiously at his son, a look of frustration and disappointment in his eyes.

Even though Luo Cheng was merely a wastrel, he had nonetheless inherited the Fengxing County title, and within the Wei Dynasty, a titleholder, even a useless one, had a higher status than many Martial Artists.

Among the ranks of Duke, Marquis, Count, Viscount, and Baron, a Viscount might be second to last but was enough to command the respect of many Grandmasters, not to mention Luo Baochang, an Innate Realm fighter.

Once it was known they acted against Luo Cheng, they would face the entire Wei Dynasty's pursuit.

Not to mention a mere Innate Realm fighter, even a Venerable or Martial Saint might not survive the Wei Dynasty's relentless pursuit.

Luo Baochang's heart was filled with rage and a hint of confusion. He'd clearly seen Luo Cheng dead at the mass grave, yet why...

Luo Baochang squinted his eyes slightly, looking to where the voice came from.

Outside the Luo Family's hall, a thin figure clad in white slowly walked in.

That face... was indeed Luo Cheng.

However, on the white clothes was a striking, blood-red stain, drawing everyone's attention.

"Patriarch!!"

The elders of the Luo Family, upon seeing Luo Cheng, showed expressions of joy in their eyes.

Luo Cheng, no, Lu Sheng looked at Luo Baochang with a playful smile on his lips.

"Uncle... you're already thinking of giving my title to my brother, despite me still sitting here... isn't that a bit disrespectful to this Fengxing County noble?"

Upon saying this, Luo Baochang's expression turned extremely ugly, not expecting Luo Cheng to still be alive.

Seeing Luo Baochang's troubled face, Lu Sheng's playful smile deepened.

"Or is it... Uncle, you don't take the court's order seriously!"

Lu Sheng slowly advanced towards Luo Baochang, and before Luo Baochang could speak, Luo Shaohua screamed first.

"Luo Cheng!! What are you planning now!! I failed to kill you before, what harm is there in doing so today!"

With that, Luo Shaohua looked sharply at Luo Baochang, a fierce glint in his eyes.

"Father! Aren't you going to act? Luo Cheng already knows it was us. If we let him live, are we to wait for him to report us to the court?!"

"Let's kill him today to eliminate future troubles!"

"And what if these people here know? I don't believe... any of them would dare speak out!!"

Luo Shaohua growled, with a fierce tone that caused the old faces of many Luo elders to subtly change.

Luo Baochang's expression was dark and brooding. After taking several deep breaths, he looked at Lu Sheng with murderous intent.

Only now did Luo Baochang fully understand.

Although he didn't know how Luo Cheng resurrected and returned to the Luo Family, Luo Cheng's appearance meant their actions were exposed.

To survive... they had to utterly eliminate Lu Sheng.

Otherwise, if Lu Sheng reported to the court, they would face endless court hunts!

With that thought, the Physical Power unique to an Innate Martial Artist surged again from Luo Baochang.

"Since you seek death... I shall grant you that!!"

Luo Baochang roared, lunging swiftly at Lu Sheng, moving so fast it left afterimages in his wake.

"Patriarch!!"

"Patriarch, be careful!"

The elders of the Luo Family watched in shock, unable to contain their cries of horror.

They hadn't expected Luo Baochang to dare act against Lu Sheng right before them.

By the time they reacted, it was already too late.

Watching this unfold, Luo Shaohua's face showed a gleeful expression.

"He should've died long ago!"

"With trash like you holding the Fengxing County title, what's the point? The Luo Family doesn't need trash like you in charge!"

"Only me! Only by becoming Fengxing County noble, can I lead the Luo Family to glory!!"

Said Luo Shaohua, his face twisted with a disturbing grin.

Yet, just as Luo Shaohua's voice faded away, it was as if something clutched his throat, his expression filled with disbelief.

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