Prodigal System in the Flourishing City

Chapter 1460: Chapter 1462: Beneath the Smiling Face Lies the Tiger’s Maw (Fourth Update)

"Young Master Lu, Young Master Lin, this old man is about to offer my humble opinion."

Lu Kongshen still wore his beaming smile, as if it wasn’t he who had just been enraged by Lu Xiaobu to the point of losing his temper.

At the same time, he also reverted to using Lu Xiaobu’s proper address to align with how he addressed Lin Feng.

He even referred to himself as an "old man," not taking any advantage.

This person’s scheming nature is that profound, leaving no room for error.

Lin Feng and Lu Xiaobu didn’t speak, waiting for Lu Kongshen’s next words.

"First of all, congratulations to Young Master Lu for successfully joining the Divine Ranking. Becoming the first one in years to join this prestigious list is truly groundbreaking," Lu Kongshen said without reservation.

He didn’t bother with issues of face or pride.

"Thanks to the Lu Family Head for the help," Lu Xiaobu smiled.

No matter what Lu Kongshen’s motives were, joining the Divine Ranking was indeed highly beneficial in the current situation.

So, being unhappy would be insincere.

After offering his congratulations, Lu Kongshen turned to Lin Feng: "No need for Young Master Lin to feel regret; in the end, the result should be satisfactory for you, right?"

"So what?" Lin Feng replied indifferently.

Nonetheless, he didn’t refute Lu Kongshen’s words.

Indeed, in terms of the outcome, he was satisfied.

His time was running out; Lu Xiaobu joining the Divine Ranking only benefited his plans without any downsides.

Some might ask, why didn’t he directly invite Lu Xiaobu?

Haha, hasn’t he already given a hint?

One reminder is enough.

Continuing on after the reminder?

Does Lin Feng not care about his pride?

Without Lu Xiaobu, it would just be more difficult, not impossible!

"It’s nothing. This old man did it, and I accept it, so if Young Master Lin wants to impose any punishment, just give the word." Lu Kongshen’s attitude was exceedingly humble.

Clearly the head of one of the top ten families in the Divine Ranking, yet bowing to a young master ranking lower than the Lu family!

This attitude isn’t disdainful but rather terrifying!

Only a fool would think this shows Lu Kongshen as cowardly!

"We can discuss this matter later." Lin Feng was somewhat satisfied with this attitude and thus did not delve deeper here.

"Now, tell me, what benefits do you gain from me joining the Divine Ranking?" Lu Xiaobu took over the conversation, raising an eyebrow as he spoke.

"First, my daughter once owed Young Master Lu a favor..." Lu Kongshen started but left his sentence unfinished.

"Consider that matter settled, it’s just a trivial issue," Lu Xiaobu understood and followed up.

This was the favor Lu Hui owed him in the past.

"Many thanks." Lu Kongshen’s smile grew even brighter. "Secondly, I seek a certain medicine. After my daughter’s disfigurement, it pains me as her father. Might Young Master Lu possibly help?"

"Also a minor issue," Lu Xiaobu agreed.

These two matters were trivial, something akin to paying interest.

"Thanks once more!" Lu Kongshen bowed slightly, genuinely like a father thanking his daughter’s benefactor.

However, Lu Xiaobu and Lin Feng remained unmoved, ignoring it all.

To go to such lengths for his daughter’s favor and appearance?

Heh!

It’s merely to draw closer relations and to show goodwill.

Paying off debts is always a good way to bring people closer together.

"I know both of you are straightforward people, so I’ll say it directly," Lu Kongshen lifted his head and gave Lin Feng and Lu Xiaobu a deep look: "New World."

The simple phrase made Lin Feng and Lu Xiaobu narrow their eyes.

"How did you find out?" Lin Feng squinted.

Is there a traitor?

Who could it be?

The audacity!

"What do you want?" Lu Xiaobu was focused on another point.

What if he knows?

"Young Master Lin, don’t be hasty. I didn’t learn of it through your channels," Lu Kongshen first answered Lin Feng.

Then, instead of responding directly to Lu Xiaobu, he began slowly, "To be honest with you both, a family heirloom has been passed down in the Lu family for generations."

"That ancestral tablet?" Lin Feng raised an eyebrow, clearly aware of certain things.

"Ancestral tablet?" Lu Xiaobu furrowed his brow. "An ancestral tablet is a family heirloom?"

This seems a bit absurd, doesn’t it?

Considering an ancestral tablet a family treasure?!

"Please do not misunderstand, Young Master Lu. Although this may sound ridiculous, it is indeed true," Lu Kongshen forced a bitter smile.

"In my ancestry, this ancestral tablet has always been worshipped, with daily incense offerings continuously, and its status higher than any ancestor of the Lu family."

Upon hearing this, Lu Xiaobu’s frown deepened: "Whose tablet is it?"

A tablet more exalted than those of ancestors?

"I don’t know, I can’t decipher it," Lu Kongshen shook his head.

Lu Xiaobu and Lin Feng gave him a long look but said nothing.

With someone as profoundly calculating as him, they dared not easily trust whether he was telling the truth or lying.

Lu Kongshen didn’t linger on this topic but continued, "And just these past few days, people who went to worship that tablet faintly heard some sounds."

"What sounds?" Lin Feng instantly inquired.

Lu Xiaobu also turned his gaze toward Lu Kongshen.

Lu Kongshen knew about the New World, and that the tablet produced sounds, especially after the resurgence of Spiritual Energy.

Then, these sounds were likely to be intelligence!

"Fragmented information," Lu Kongshen said, "I only clearly heard a few terms: Great World, Small World, Secret Realm, Tianhai Sect, and they were all in Chinese."

Upon hearing this, Lin Feng and Lu Xiaobu exchanged glances.

All in Chinese, presumably, it must be from that place!

Seeing their reaction, Lu Kongshen nodded slightly, further confirming his suspicions.

"So then? What’s your specific intention in letting me join the Divine Ranking?" Lu Xiaobu questioned again.

As for how Lu Kongshen deduced the New World from those terms, he didn’t probe further.

No matter how confidential, some information about the event on the deserted island would inevitably leak out.

Those without experiences similar to Lu Kongshen’s might dismiss it as mere gossip.

However, with this experience, making some connections isn’t difficult.

"First, whatever happens, ensure the survival of my Lu family’s lineage!" At that moment, Lu Kongshen’s gaze became extremely solemn.

"Are you certain I possess such ability?" Lu Xiaobu curled the corner of his mouth.

"No, not just you, both of you!" Lu Kongshen earnestly stated, "Whether by coincidence or not, up to now, many things have centered around you two, forcing me to pin my hopes on you two!"

"And the second condition?" Lin Feng took over the conversation.

He didn’t agree directly; he wanted to hear everything first!

"Secondly, if there are benefits, my Lu family wants a share." For the first time, a glint of ambition appeared in Lu Kongshen’s previously serene eyes.

Smiling tiger, smiling tiger, beneath the smile lurks a tiger’s jaw!

"And the third?" Lu Xiaobu’s lips curled slightly, "The third must be the most crucial, right!"