Under One Person: Please Call Me Golden Flash

Chapter 275 The Lü Family's Choice
Lüjia Village, inside the main hall.

Having already taken over the position of head of the Lü family from his father, Lü Ren glanced around at his brothers present, and then slowly spoke:

"You've all heard about what happened in Zhengjia Village, right?"

"Ah."

Lu Cheng, the second son of the Lu family, nodded.

"I heard that the Wang family and the Shuzi Sect were planning to massacre the village in order to force Zheng Zibu to show himself. But somehow, they were all wiped out before they could even make a move."

"Slaughter the entire village, huh! How could they even think of such a thing!"

Lu Ci snorted coldly, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes.

Although the Lü family and the Wang family have always been on good terms, this does not prevent Lü Ci from looking down on the Wang family's behavior.

"Yes, although the struggle for the Eight Extraordinary Skills has become an open secret in the world of supernatural beings, no matter what, killing an entire village of innocent people, how is that any different from the Quanxing Sect?"

"Sigh, at this critical juncture, everyone is bloodthirsty over these eight extraordinary skills."

"Under the allure of the Eight Extraordinary Skills, I wouldn't be surprised if these people did something."

……

The other brothers of the Lü family also spoke up.

After the brothers discussed for a while, Lü Ren raised his one arm, signaling everyone to quiet down for the time being.

"Whether the Wang family and the Shuzi Sect acted appropriately is none of our Lu family's business. What I want to discuss with everyone today is: who do you think did this?"

"Brother, is there even a question? It's definitely Zheng Zibu!"

Lu Ci spoke almost without thinking.

"Those guys wanted to massacre Zheng Zibu's hometown, but they ended up being killed by Zheng Zibu instead. They deserved this outcome."

"I don't think so, Seventh Brother. Although Zheng Zibu comes from the Maoshan Shangqing Sect, the Maoshan Shangqing Sect mainly specializes in the way of talismans, and its own combat strength is not that strong."

"Third Brother, have you forgotten that Zheng Zibu also mastered the Eight Extraordinary Techniques?"

"According to Feng Tianyang, Zheng Zibu's Eight Extraordinary Techniques are called Tongtianlu, but he did not explain what their specific effects are."

"Even with the Tongtian Talisman, how could the Wang family, the Shuzi Sect, and the Yiqi Stream, with so many people, not a single one of them escaped alive?"
How could Zheng Zibu, a mere figurehead, possibly have accomplished such a feat?

"Perhaps Zheng Zibu wasn't alone, but with the other thirty-six thieves? For example, Zhang Huaiyi from the Celestial Master's Mansion?"

"Fifth brother, I've seen the bodies of the Wang family members. They were all killed with a single blow, and the method was clearly done by the same person."

In other words, all of those people were killed by one person.

"There are probably only a handful of people in the entire world of supernatural beings who can achieve this level of skill all by themselves, right?"

As they spoke, everyone turned their gaze to Lü Ren, who was seated in the main seat.

"Ren-ge, what do you think?" Lu Ci asked, frowning.

"Based on the intelligence we have so far, it is highly likely that the one who made the move is Zhao Zhen, who knows everything."

Upon hearing this, everyone in the Lü family was startled.

"Zhao Zhen? If it's him, then he certainly has that kind of ability."

“That’s right. Recently, Na Du Tong and the Wang family have been locked in a bitter struggle, and Na Du Tong also has this motive.”

"But since Na Du Tong is fighting with the Wang family, why would Zhao Zhen kill people from other sects as well?"

Lu Ci suddenly stood up from his seat, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

"Hmph! If you ask me, Zhao Zhen did the right thing! If it were me, I would have killed those bastards too!"

"Stealing the Eight Extraordinary Skills is nothing shameful. If you're going to steal them, steal them openly and honestly. Going around killing an entire village of unarmed civilians deserves to be killed!"

"Seventh brother..." Lu Ren glanced helplessly at his hot-tempered younger brother.

He also knew that his younger brother had always held Zhao Zhen in high esteem, to the point that it would not be an exaggeration to say that he worshipped him.

In the current situation, personal feelings must give way to the interests of the family!
If Lü Ci was like this, then he, as the head of the family, should be even more so!
Thinking of this, Lü Ren also took out a letter from his sleeve.

"This letter was just delivered by the Wang family."

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone present couldn't help but look at each other in bewilderment.

"Brother, what did the letter say?"

"Just as you all guessed..."

Lu Ren let out a long sigh.

“Now that the Wang family and Na Dutong are in this state, and my Lü family has always been on good terms with the Wang family, the reason I have invited you here today is to discuss how to handle our relationship with these two families going forward.”

Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent, even the usually outspoken Lü Ci silently returned to his seat.

On one side is Wang Ai, his childhood friend, and on the other side is Zhao Zhen, his long-admired "idol." Even Lü Ci didn't know how to choose for a moment.

"Ren-ge, you are the head of the family, you decide, we will listen to you."

"Seventh Brother is right, Big Brother, you should decide this matter."

……

Lu Ren glanced around at everyone present, pondered for a moment, and finally made his decision.

“The four families have always been closely connected. Now that the Wang family is in trouble, if we do nothing and choose to stand by and watch, it will definitely affect the friendship between the two families that has lasted for many years.”

"So, Ren-ge, you mean we should help the Wang family?"

"Ah."

Lu Ren nodded, but quickly continued, "We definitely need to help, but how to help and the extent of our help are up to us."

After all, Zhao Zhen had been kind to our Lü family in the past.

It would be best if someone could mediate the conflict between the two families, but if that's not possible...

Lu Ren didn't finish his sentence, but the Lu brothers already understood what their eldest brother meant.

"understood."

"Brother, should we still try to steal these Eight Extraordinary Skills?"

"Rob! Why not rob? Almost all the sects of supernatural beings have gotten involved in this mess, and I've even heard that the Lu family is sending people to search for Zheng Zibu."

In this situation, if we don't intervene, we're giving others an opportunity.

After saying that, Lü Ren also looked at Lü Ci, who was deep in thought.

"Seventh Brother, the task of collecting the Eight Extraordinary Skills is now entrusted to you, Second Brother, and Fifth Brother."

"Um……"

Lü Ci nodded with a complicated expression.

He knew that his elder brother had arranged things this way to prevent him from being torn between Wang Ai and Zhao Zhen, which was why he had sent him away under the pretext of seizing the Eight Extraordinary Techniques.

"According to the list provided by Feng Tianyang, Zhou Sheng and Zhang Huaiyi can be ignored. It would be too costly to capture them, and even if we did capture them, it would be difficult to explain to the Celestial Master's Mansion and Wudang Sect behind them."

Seventh Brother, you should focus your attention on Duanmu Ying and Ma Ben.

"Don't worry, Ren-ge, leave it to me!"

(End of this chapter)