After hearing Lu Yuan's words, all the color drained from Lu Ming's face, and he cried out in despair:
How did you know that?!
“You told me!” Lu Yuan smiled slightly. “I wasn’t sure it was the Grand Elder, but your attitude confirms my guess.”
"how so……"
Lu Ming slumped to the ground, his eyes completely devoid of light.
"Tell me, besides the Grand Elder, who else is involved in harming me?"
Lu Yuan's voice was like the whisper of a demon, making Lu Ming tremble involuntarily.
Despite this, he remained stubbornly persistent and refused to give in.
"I don't know anything, young master, please don't make things difficult for me!"
"Fine! I was thinking of giving you a quick death if you admitted your mistake. But it seems I'll let you experience this poison for a few more days, since the worst is yet to come!"
"Young Master! Young Master, please, please spare me!"
Lu Ming clung tightly to Lu Yuan's trouser leg, sobbing and crying.
However.
Lu Yuan remained completely unmoved by this.
"Tang Qi".
"Your subordinate is here!"
"Take them both away and keep a close watch on them. Don't neglect them. Let them experience the effects of the medicine in the remaining days!"
"yes!"
Tang Qi stepped forward and dragged Lu Ming and Wang Dingwei away, remaining unmoved no matter how much they cried and begged for mercy.
After the two were completely dragged away, Uncle Fu looked at Lu Yuan with some concern.
"Young Master, judging from their reactions, it's likely that the First Elder's faction isn't the only one plotting to harm you."
"Moreover... what happened at the auction today will eventually reach the capital, and then you probably won't be able to keep your actions in Yunlei City a secret."
Lu Yuan chuckled and waved his hand.
"It's okay. Now that things have come to this, I have no intention of continuing to hide it."
"But……"
Uncle Fu remained worried.
“You can hide it for a while, but not forever. What I’ve done will be exposed sooner or later. Rather than being passive, it’s better to take control!” Lu Yuan explained slowly.
"Young Master wants to..."
"The assets of Yunlei City will be handed over to Wang Ye. Tomorrow, you will lead your men to the capital, while Mu Ruxing and I will head to the Black Forest," Lu Yuan said firmly.
He had planned all of this.
As long as they haven't received news of his death, the people in the capital will definitely not be at ease.
Even without the rumors about the Divine Beast Pavilion and the auction house, the Grand Elder would have sent someone to Yunlei City to investigate sooner or later.
His actions will also be exposed at that time.
Rather than timidly handing the opportunity over to the other party, he should take the initiative and seize the initiative himself!
The rumors about the Divine Beast Pavilion's online store and auction house were just his means of spreading information, with the aim of luring people from the capital to come here.
But it just so happens.
The team exploring the Black Forest discovered a secret realm.
He finished dealing with things here and then headed over.
While gaining experience, you might also obtain treasures – it's the best of both worlds!
When he returns to the capital during the family competition, it will inevitably attract everyone's attention.
With the entire clan watching, even if the Grand Elder has extraordinary connections, he won't be able to harm him again.
"I see."
After a moment's thought, Uncle Fu understood the reason behind Lu Yuan's actions.
But when it came to the secret realm of the Black Forest, he solemnly said, "Young Master, the appearance of the secret realm of the Black Forest will inevitably attract various forces to fight for the treasures. It will be extremely dangerous. I will accompany you there."
"No, you must lead the members of the Divine Pavilion to the capital."
Lu Yuan waved his hand and refused without hesitation.
Seeing that Uncle Fu still wanted to persuade him, he took the lead in explaining, "Uncle Fu, the only person I can completely trust is you, and you are very familiar with the situation in the capital, making it easier for you to find a place to hide and conceal yourself, so the Divine Pavilion can only be entrusted to you."
Hearing this, Uncle Fu felt both gratified and heartbroken.
"I understand. I will follow your arrangements, young master."
Lu Yuan nodded. "Go to the capital first and arrange everything. Remember not to let the Lu family find out. Once I return from my training in the Black Forest, I can return to the Lu family openly and rightfully and reclaim everything that belongs to me!"
"yes!"
...
After discussing the next steps with Uncle Fu, Lu Yuan summoned Wang Ye and explained the arrangements for the Divine Beast Pavilion and the auction house.
After everything was settled, Lu Yuan didn't delay any longer and went to the villa with Uncle Fu.
Where is Mu Ruxing?
As soon as he returned to the villa, Lu Yuan inquired about Mu Ruxing's whereabouts.
"The Pavilion Master is looking for me?"
Before the person in front of her could answer, Mu Ruxing's energetic voice came from behind her.
"It's been a few days, and your strength has improved quite a bit. It seems you've been making sure your beasts are eating the food I gave you properly!" Lu Yuan raised an eyebrow and smiled.
"Oh? The Pavilion Master can actually see that?" Mu Ruxing was somewhat surprised.
He is a master of the seventh level of the Heavenly Evolution Realm. In the entire Divine Pavilion, apart from Uncle Fu, who is of equal strength to him, no one should be able to see through his level.
How could Lu Yuan not be surprised that he could tell at a glance that his strength had increased?
Lu Yuan smiled slightly at him but did not answer.
"Pack your things, we'll head to the Black Forest first thing tomorrow morning."
Mu Ruxing knew that Lu Yuan must have his own secrets, and since he was unwilling to tell them, he would not force him.
"Why are you in such a hurry to go to the Black Forest?"
Lu Yuan replied truthfully, "A small team has discovered a secret realm in the Black Forest. We'll set off tomorrow morning and arrive just two nights before the secret realm is revealed. The sooner we get there, the sooner we can make preparations."
Upon hearing about the secret realm, Mu Ruxing's eyes lit up.
"A hidden realm yet to be revealed? This is an incredible opportunity. How many people does the Pavilion Master plan to bring?"
Lu Yuan shook his head. "Just the two of us."
Mu Ruxing was stunned. She pointed at Lu Yuan, then at herself.
Just the two of us?
“That’s right.” Lu Yuan nodded. “However, there’s also a small team led by Yang Baiming in the Black Forest.”
"Are you crazy?!" Mu Ruxing exclaimed in surprise. "The emergence of a secret realm will inevitably attract various forces to vie for its treasures. How can just the few of us compete with them?"
Lu Yuan chuckled.
"It's not about having a large army, but about having a good one. The more people there are, the easier it is for them to become targets. If only a few of us go, we might actually achieve some unexpected results."
After hearing Lu Yuan's words, Mu Ruxing gradually calmed down.
When she looked at Lu Yuan again, her eyes held less contempt and more seriousness.
"I didn't expect that the Pavilion Master would have such strategic acumen at such a young age. Let's go then!"
Lu Yuan smiled.
I'll take that as a compliment!
"Hurry back and pack your things, get ready to leave tomorrow!"
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