At that moment, the way Wu Caicai looked at Lu Chao had completely changed.

’It’s simply incredible. He actually managed to neutralize the Water Chant Palm.’

Lu Chao just smiled and replied, "It was a small matter for me. What’s most important is that Master Fan was willing to fulfill his promise to me even on the verge of death. That’s something I truly admire."

He had only just finished speaking when his smile vanished, and his expression changed drastically.

His gaze shot toward Cheng Yunsu’s room, his voice a mixture of shock and fury. "Killing intent! It’s a Transformation Realm expert!"

With that, he blurred into motion, darting toward Cheng Yunsu’s room.

Wu Caicai and Uncle Leng froze. Their smiles vanished as they stared blankly at Lu Chao’s retreating back.

"A... a Transformation Realm expert?" Wu Caicai murmured in a daze.

Her expression changed drastically. "Uncle Leng, this is probably an attack aimed at Master Fan! Go after him! I’ll go see what’s happening."

With that, Wu Caicai quickly ran after Lu Chao.

Hearing this, Uncle Leng’s mouth fell open. He glanced in the direction Fan Jinhua had gone, then toward Wu Caicai.

In the end, he chased after Wu Caicai.

’He was her guard; how could he possibly let her rush in alone?’

’Lu Chao had just said it was a Transformation Realm expert!’

...

In Cheng Yunsu’s room, she had already finished packing and was waiting for Lu Chao and her father to arrive.

Her father, Cheng Chuming, was still in another part of the Cheng Mansion packing his own things and had not yet returned.

Her father had so many memories there; he was moving a little slowly.

Suddenly, a figure dressed like a female guard approached her room with a leisurely gait.

Cheng Yunsu instinctively sensed a strong presence of danger. She shot to her feet and asked in a low voice, "Who are you?"

In response, Lu Yan gave a slight smile and asked, "And where is Lu Chao? Is he not here?"

The moment she spoke, a numbing sensation spread through Cheng Yunsu’s entire body. She suddenly recognized the attire...

’This is the uniform of Lu Hanyan’s personal soldiers! Lu Hanyan actually sent someone to kill Lu Chao? Does she know he came back to life?’

Taking a deep breath, Cheng Yunsu forced herself to remain calm and replied, "He isn’t home. Why are you looking for my husband?"

’I should ask first, stall for time.’

Raising an eyebrow, Lu Yan stepped into the room.

She sat down casually and replied with a smile, "Oh, it’s nothing much. It’s just... why did your husband have to be called Lu Chao of all names? He’s made my Young Mistress unhappy, and so, he must die."

Hearing this, Cheng Yunsu understood at once.

’It’s not that Lu Hanyan discovered Lu Chao had come back to life. It must be that Wu Xin, or someone else, mentioned his name.’

’So Lu Hanyan got annoyed and just sent someone to kill him.’

Suppressing the tremor in her voice, she demanded, "Why can’t he be called Lu Chao? Why must he die? Just who are you?"

Cheng Yunsu was deliberately speaking loudly to warn Lu Chao...

Seemingly seeing through Cheng Yunsu’s little trick, Lu Yan chuckled. "Because that name is the same as someone else’s—a very irritating person—he must die. It seems your husband is indeed here in the Cheng Mansion... A good reminder. He should be here very soon."

Her fists clenched so hard her knuckles turned white. Cheng Yunsu was at a complete loss...

Suddenly, Lu Yan looked in a different direction and said with a grin, "Since you’re here, get your ass over here. Otherwise, your wife dies now."

Clearly, Lu Yan had already sensed Lu Chao’s approach.

Despite her words, Lu Yan made no threatening move toward Cheng Yunsu. In her eyes, killing the girl would take but the blink of an eye.

At that moment, Lu Chao had indeed arrived. He was on a rooftop near Cheng Yunsu’s room, within the Cheng Mansion grounds.

Wu Caicai had also caught up, right behind him...

Lu Chao stopped and stared at Cheng Yunsu’s room. His voice was low and grim. "Miss Wu, leave at once. Do not come any closer."

After that warning, Lu Chao paused for a moment before continuing his instructions. "Uncle Leng, the enemy is one of Lu Hanyan’s Personal Guards. You must take your mistress and get as far away as possible. Otherwise, you’ll all be killed."

"Go find my father-in-law right away. Don’t let him get within a single step of this place, either. I would be very grateful."

With his instructions given, Lu Chao leaped off the roof and strode toward Cheng Yunsu’s room.

Wu Caicai’s mouth fell open. Lu Chao’s words and his retreating figure... it was as if he were saying his last words.

She was about to say something, but Uncle Leng grabbed her from behind, reminding her sternly, "Miss, you must not act rashly."

"Uncle Leng, I told you to go—"

Uncle Leng cut her off. "I am your guard, Miss. I cannot let you put yourself in danger under any circumstances. We can’t get involved with a Transformation Realm expert."

With that, Uncle Leng used his True Qi to restrain Wu Caicai. "Listen to Lu Chao. We’ll find his father-in-law. They... they are most likely going to die. The only thing we can do now is... protect his father-in-law."

And just like that, Uncle Leng forcibly dragged Wu Caicai away, darting toward Cheng Chuming’s courtyard.

Wu Caicai’s face was a mask of confusion. ’Lu Chao and Cheng Yunsu... are going to die?’

’Why would Lu Hanyan send a Transformation Realm Personal Guard to kill him?’

’Wait... from what Cheng Yunsu said, is it just because his name is also Lu Chao? He has to die just for that?’

A pang of grief shot through Wu Caicai’s heart.

If before she had seen Lu Chao as just a business partner, he was now Master Fan’s savior in her eyes. Yet, all she could do was watch helplessly as the young couple walked together toward the Yellow Springs.

At the door to Cheng Yunsu’s room...

Lu Chao kept his head down as he walked, step by step, toward the dilapidated door.

Inside the room, Cheng Yunsu stood behind Lu Yan, not daring to make a single move.

Lu Yan, however, didn’t even lift her eyelids. She poured herself a cup of Cheng Yunsu’s tea and began sipping it leisurely.

Finally, just as Lu Chao reached the doorway, she finished the cup and set it down gently.

She was finally about to slowly raise her head...

But at that very moment, Lu Chao suddenly roared, "Lu Yan, kneel!"

His voice boomed like thunder, carrying with it the terrifying aura of a slaughterhouse and a fierce, explosive power.

Lu Yan, whose expression had been completely relaxed, suddenly went rigid as if struck by lightning.

Then, as if by instinct, she dropped to her knees with a THUD and cried out, "Lu Yan greets... huh?"

Before she could finish, she snapped back to her senses and jerked her head up.

When she got a clear look at the face before her... CLANG!

The Sword in her hand fell to the ground. Her face went ashen, and her entire body began to tremble violently, as if she had just seen the most terrifying thing in her life.

CLICK. CLACK. CLICK.

Her teeth were chattering uncontrollably, and it felt as if her very bones were shaking. She wanted to speak, but no words would come out.

By then, Lu Chao had walked right up to her.

He looked down at her and asked slowly, "Lu Yan. You’ve gotten bold, haven’t you? You want to kill me?"

"Impossible... It’s impossible..."

Lu Yan finally managed to make a sound, the words seemingly forced from between her clenched teeth. She was terrified, bewildered, and in utter disbelief.

’It’s impossible. How could this person still be alive?’