C33 A Sudden Change of Events

Two days later, at night.

The Lu Mansion was decorated and looked very grand.

Lu Yuan had also changed into a rare brocade robe, and it seemed like he attached great importance to this family banquet.

After all, the family feast was a rare reunion day for the Lu Family.

An oval table was placed in the hall of Lu Mansion, and a few pairs of bowls and chopsticks were placed on the table.

"That, your name is Hongying, right?" Lu Yuan glanced at the hall and saw Hongying fiddling with the red flowers on the pillar.

Hongying saw Lu Yuan and was a little nervous. She said, "Yes... Yes."

Lu Yuan said, "Don't worry. You didn't do anything wrong. I won't do anything to you. It's almost time. Go and call the young master over."

Hongying nodded and said, "I know, Master."

Hongying turned around and jogged away.

Lu Yuan shook his head and laughed. He muttered, "Do I look very scary?"

Hongying jogged all the way to Lu Ming's courtyard. She knocked twice on the courtyard door and shouted, "Young Master, are you inside?"

Lu Ming was practicing his sword in the courtyard. He had been there for the past two days, but because of the influence of Sword Realm, he had not made any progress in the past two days. It was equivalent to practicing for nothing.

Lu Ming put away his sword and stood with his back facing him. He let out a breath of foul air and said, "Come in."

Hongying pushed open the door and entered. She could not help but lower her head and walk in front of Lu Ming. She said softly, "Young Master, Master said it can be over."

Lu Ming was stunned for a moment and then he woke up and said, "The family banquet is about to begin."

Hongying nodded.

She knew that Lu Ming had been diligently practicing his sword for the past two days, because she had been delivering food for the past two days. According to Zhou Huaiyuan, he wanted to train her to be Lu Ming's personal maidservant.

Lu Ming thought for a moment and said to Hongying, "Go and get me a new set of clothes."

As he spoke, he put the Overwhelming Profound Sword back into the room and walked out of the courtyard to the bathhouse in the mansion.

When Hongying heard this, her fair little face slightly blushed. No one knew what she was thinking!

...

Lu Yuan told Zhou Huaiyuan some of the things to pay attention to during the family feast and the food that should be prepared in the kitchen before he walked to a somewhat remote house in the inner courtyard.

He pushed open the door and entered. He saw Xu Jing sitting cross-legged by the bed with his eyes closed. His hands were placed on his knees and his body was filled with thin fog.

Lu Yuan cupped his fists and bowed, saying, "Elder Xu Jing, I hope I didn't disturb you."

Xu Jing sucked the fog into his mouth. He raised his hands and slowly sank them down. As his clothes swelled up, he opened his mouth and exhaled a breath of white air. It was as soft and powerful as a snake.

Xu Jing opened his eyes and said, "You're welcome, Lu Family Master. I haven't broken through my realm for many years, and I haven't made any progress yet. There's nothing to disturb me."

Lu Yuan said, "Elder Xu Jing must be joking."

Xu Jing got off the bed, stood up straight and said, "Master of Lu Family is a sensible man. You should know that many people are only afraid of the Taihao Sect behind me, not my own strength."

Lu Yuan didn't say anything.

Xu Jing walked past Lu Yuan to the door and said, "That's why the Lu Family Master doesn't need to be overly cautious."

Lu Yuan thought for a moment and said, "We must be cautious of others. I hope Elder Xu Jing won't blame us."

Xu Jing laughed and said, "I understand what the master of Lu Family means... Forget it. The master of Lu Family should settle the matter of the family feast first before discussing this matter."

Lu Yuan said, "I have forgotten about Elder Xu Jing. I am here to invite you to the family feast."

Xu Jing looked at Lu Yuan and said, "This, doesn't seem to be appropriate."

Lu Yuan asked, "What is inappropriate about it?"

Xu Jing said, "Shouldn't the family banquet be a reunion banquet that will be held at different places? Will it be a little abrupt for me to attend?"

Lu Yuan smiled and said, "Elder Xu Jing, what are you saying? You are the teacher of Ming'er, so you are naturally qualified to attend the family banquet."

Xu Jing thought for a while and nodded. "Then I cannot refuse your kindness..."

...

The oval-shaped table in the hall, other than the main seat, the chairs on both sides were almost full of people.

Lu Ming brought Hongying and rushed over. Glancing around, he found that there were thirteen people on the table.

Among them were Lu Ming's Second Uncle and Second Sister-in-law, as well as their son and daughter. They could be considered his cousin and cousin. Zhou Huaiyuan and his wife, Liu Shi, were considered old children. They had a child who was not more than seven or eight years old. He looked cute.

The others were more or less related to Lu Ming, but their memories were blurry, and they could not remember him.

Lu Ming saw them looking at him, so he smiled and nodded at them as a greeting.

After all, some people could not name their names, nor could they remember their seniority. If they greeted one by one, they would definitely embarrass themselves.

So he took Hongying directly to an empty seat on the left side of the main seat and sat down. He said hello to Second Uncle and Lu Jin, and called them Second Uncle and Second Sister-in-law.

Cousin Lu Zhi was also twelve years old. He was a little shy. He might not have seen Lu Ming for a long time and felt a little uncomfortable.

Lu Xun had seen him last time, but this time she was even more familiar with him. She smiled sweetly and called him big brother.

Lu Ming felt that it was very warm.

Zhou Huaiyuan also let his son call him.

Compared to his younger cousin Lu Zhi's shyness, Zhou Sheng seemed to be outgoing and strong-willed.

Lu Ming smiled and patted his head. He jogged back to Zhou Huaiyuan's side.

At this time, Lu Yuan brought Xu Jing to the hall.

When Lu Ming saw Xu Jing, he stood up, cupped his fists and greeted, "Elder Xu Jing."

Lu Ming naturally knew that Xu Jing had arrived in Lu Mansion two days ago. However, because of his doubts, Lu Yuan had arranged for Xu Jing to stay in a remote place. He said that Xu Jing wanted to cultivate quietly and not be disturbed.

Lu Jin and the rest also stood up and cupped their fists and bowed to Xu Jing.

This was a cultivator of Taihao Sect, they couldn't afford to neglect him.

Lu Yuan asked the servant to bring a chair over and arrange it beside him, which was the seat between Lu Yuan and Lu Ming.

"Everyone is here. We can finally have a family feast this year." Lu Yuan looked at Lu Ming and said with some nostalgia.

Lu Ming also stood up at this time. The wine glass was filled with wine. He raised his glass to Lu Yuan and everyone present and said, "It's my loss to miss the family feast of the past two years. I have nothing to say to defend myself. This glass of wine... Consider it my apology."

Lu Ming raised his head and drank the wine in one gulp.

Lu Yuan looked at Lu Ming and felt gratified. He thought to himself that his son had changed and became more confident.

Xu Jing also picked up a cup of wine and took a sip.

He was just a guest.

The family banquet was still very lively. Lu Yuan invited a famous theater in Cangwu City to come and sing. There were also dancers. Their dancing was very good and beautiful, but it seemed a little stiff, like a puppet.

Lu Ming looked at them for a long time, and couldn't help but frown. He felt that there was something wrong with these dancers.

Suddenly, the five dancers stopped dancing. They took out a sharp blade that was half an arm long from under the chiffon dress and stabbed at Lu Yuan.

This sudden change of events caused the servants and maids in the prefecture to cry out in alarm. Lu Yuan's expression changed slightly. A row of tabletops with powerful airwaves rushed over like a flood. The five dancers were immediately sent flying and fell to the ground.

The guards in the hall also reacted and pulled out their blades, preparing to take down the five dancers.

The five dancers got up from the ground and glanced at the guards who were surrounding them. They held their sharp blades in their hands and split up to attack.

The five dancers stood up from the ground and looked at the guards who were surrounding them.