Chapter 893 - 372: The Luo Family Backs Down
Lu Hong walked slowly, as if showing off, or perhaps giving some people a chance.
Yes, Lu Hong had the impulse to kill Luo Jinhong, but Lando wasn’t wrong; the Luo Family is arguably the second-largest family in the Sky Domain. Moreover, her marriage with the other party was entirely for political purposes. Clearly, the Luo Family and the Dukeesa family had long established some special relationships, which wouldn’t collapse due to a single failed marriage. In fact, this marriage was just the icing on the cake to their alliance; whether it happened or not made little difference.
If Lu Hong indeed killed Luo Jinhong, the most precious young master of the Luo Family, he and Lando would face endless pursuit from the Luo Family. Moreover, other families allied with the Dukeesa family and the Luo Family would join the hunt. Despite the vastness of All Heavens and Myriads of Worlds, they would inevitably run out of hiding places and eventually be discovered.
Calm after his impulsive emotions, Lu Hong glanced at the half-dead Luo Jinhong in his hands. Yes, he couldn’t kill him now. If he killed Luo Jinhong, there would be no room for maneuver. It would’ve been different if Lu Hong were a lone wolf, but if they knew he came from the Star Sea World, they might even retaliate against Star Sea, following the trail and targeting both the Tianwu World and Tang Shi World. Current Lu Hong isn’t in the state of not worrying about others after feeding himself; he still carries many important responsibilities.
Therefore, even when facing the siege of the Jinghong Guards, Lu Hong spared their lives, partly to avoid breaking a taboo of Weyang City and incurring more significant resentment, but mainly after much consideration.
"Do you want to die?" Lu Hong grinned and smiled at the Luo Jinhong he was carrying.
Luo Jinhong gave no reply; right now, he was as good as dead, much like Luo Longshan before him. Now he finally understood how Luo Longshan ended up in such a miserable state. Indeed, a family should be in sync entirely.
At this moment, the head of the Luo Family clenched the intelligence report brought back by a servant, his face iron-blue.
In the temporarily erected hall, Luo Jinhong’s parents knelt before the family head.
"Master, please save my poor child, Jinhong!"
"We implore you to rescue Luo Jinhong!"
After receiving the news that Luo Jinhong was heavily injured by Lu Hong, they immediately came to plead with the family head, kneeling from then until now.
The Luo Family head had not spoken a word, nor made any move, as if completely giving up targeting Lu Hong further.
The head of the Luo Family understood at this moment why Lu Hong hadn’t killed any of the Jinghong Guards, and why he was dragging Luo Jinhong so slowly — to give the family head time to think.
The legacy of glory of the Luo Family over ten thousand years, or the life of Luo Jinhong — which mattered more?
Evidently, no decision had been made by the Luo Family head.
As time passed, the heads of various families, who saw through Lu Hong’s intentions, were quite curious about the final outcome — would the Luo Family yield or would they hold out to the end, sacrificing Luo Jinhong’s life?
No matter how slowly Lu Hong walked, the city gates still appeared before him.
Along the way, besides the curious onlookers, no one from the Luo Family was in sight.
"Looks like your family has given up on you," Lu Hong said, chuckling at Luo Jinhong. "Then don’t blame me; it’s your Luo Family’s fault for being unwilling to repent."
Hearing Lu Hong’s words, Luo Jinhong forced himself to speak, "Dead... just... dead..."
As Lu Hong stepped into the city gates, the Luo Family head finally appeared.
A frail-looking old man stood alone, yet emanated the momentum of a formidable army, befitting a man who once stood at the pinnacle of All Heavens and Myriads of Worlds.
"I’m the head of the Luo Family, Luo Haibin," the family head said. "Young man, let go of Jinhong, and we can talk."
Just waiting for you, old man, Lu Hong thought with silent amusement while dropping the limp Luo Jinhong: "Family Head Luo, what advice do you have for me?"
"This matter... was indeed the fault of the Luo Family for ignoring Miss Lando’s previous marriage. But hopefully, you can understand; after all, your world is too distant from the Sky Domain, and it’s hard to know your status. Plus, our Jinhong adored Miss Lando, which led to such a ridiculous act. I hope you can forgive us." Saying that, divine-level items, top-level Magic Potions, and numerous Yuan Currency riches were brought forward by the Luo Family’s guards and surrounded Lu Hong.
"This is..." Lu Hong glanced around without saying much.
"These are compensation gifts for you. We hope you can forgive the reckless behavior of the Luo Family."
"No need for these things; I only hope the Family Head can promise me a few things."
The Luo Family head was momentarily stunned by Lu Hong’s words. Only now did he truly realize that he had misjudged this person, someone the Luo Family couldn’t gather any information about since the beginning of their investigation. Indeed, anything he offered to Lu Hong would be irresistible to anyone from a normal family.
"Please speak; the Luo Family will certainly fulfill it."
"It’s simple," Lu Hong began. "Firstly, I hope that after this, the Luo Family will not trouble us again."
Upon hearing this, the Family Head nodded: "Rest assured, though the Luo Family may be somewhat domineering, we’re not the kind of villains that break promises."
"Good." Lu Hong nodded and proceeded, "Secondly, for the losses incurred in the battle with your Jinghong Guards, we hope you’ll willingly compensate, as I can’t afford them."
"That is, of course, appropriate," the Family Head nodded again in agreement.
Then, Lu Hong waved his hand and turned back into the city: "In that case, let’s end this matter here."
Watching Lu Hong’s departing figure, the Family Head fell silent once more. This child... will certainly achieve great things!
Even the Luo Family’s head had to admire Lu Hong’s character. The cause of the issue this time was indeed the Luo Family’s fault, and Lu Hong could have demanded much more compensation from them.
But, quite the contrary, he asked for nothing. Those who can do such things will undoubtedly become a formidable force in the future. With such a mindset, his future accomplishments will not fall short.
When Lu Hong’s figure finally vanished from the Family Head’s sight, the head reluctantly withdrew his gaze, helped the limp Luo up, administered a precious pill and let out a sigh: "Hong’er, this time, our Luo Family has truly kicked an iron plate!"
Soon, news of the Luo Family backing down spread to every corner of the city.
Single-handedly making the entire Luo Family yield, Lu Hong’s reputation soared to its peak overnight.
And this skyrocketing fame naturally reached the ears of the four great transcendental powers.
"Lu Hong, such a familiar name." The Hall Master of the Palace of Darkness toyed with a worldly object in his hand, a glint of ruthlessness flashing in his eyes. Then he ordered, "Someone, bring Song Qingyan here."
Soon, Song Qingyan emerged from retreat and appeared before the Hall Master of the Palace of Darkness: "Qingyan greets Master."
"Hmm, no need for formalities." The Hall Master sighed at Song Qingyan’s delicate face: "Qingyan, recently there’s been a young man named Lu Hong appearing in Weyang City."
"What?!" Upon hearing this, Song Qingyan paused, looking incredulously at the Hall Master: "Master, are you sure?"
"Naturally, would I deceive you?"
"Then... then..."
Before Song Qingyan could speak, the Hall Master said, "Disguise yourself slightly and take a trip to Weyang City."
"Thank you, Master." Upon hearing this, Song Qingyan was overjoyed, repeatedly kowtowing in gratitude to the Hall Master before turning to leave.
Watching Song Qingyan leave, the Hall Master sighed: "Ah! Silly girl, do you know if the Lu Hong appearing in Weyang City is the one you’ve been seeking, then this time, he’s doomed beyond a doubt."
Yes, the name Lu Hong has already been placed on the must-kill list of the four transcendental powers. Initially, they believed Lu Hong had died from the terrifying power of the World-Splitting Weapon. But now, the sudden appearance of Lu Hong in Weyang City has piqued their sensitive nerves. Yes, they hadn’t seen Lu Hong’s body, so there remained at least a one percent chance he was still alive, and thus the four transcendental powers would surely send someone to make contact with Lu Hong in Weyang City.