1novels Chapter 275 Lü Ci: Who are you?
Chapter 275 Lü Ci: Who are you?
Lu Ci, dressed in a bright red Tang suit, walked out from the inner room of the hall with his hands behind his back. He glanced at the four members of the Seeking Truth Society, then looked at Tang Miaoxing and teased him.
"I never expected that the Dan Shi technique, which had been interrupted for more than ten years, would be restored in the hands of the Tang Sect Master."
"Patriarch Lü is joking. Our Tang Clan's own skills have only been inactive for a little over a decade; how could they be considered lost?"
Tang Miaoxing waved behind him, signaling the young disciples of the Tang Clan to leave the hall, a smile appearing on his usually stern face.
"Master Lü's outfit looks really good, the red is just right!"
All the older generation in the hall looked at Lü Ci, who seemed like a completely different person, and nodded in agreement.
There's no other reason than that Lü Ci is now completely different from before.
In the past, Lü Ci was always dressed neatly and smartly, like a sharp sword. He was ruthless and decisive in his actions, and was just like a powerful and cunning man, without any trace of the demeanor of a noble family.
But now, compared to the ruthless warrior of the past, he is more like a shrewd, composed, and calm young master from a noble family.
Indeed, he was a bold and spirited young man, the charm of his youth now reborn in this centenarian.
He wore a bright red Tang-style robe, the hem of which reached his ankles. Although the robe was somewhat loose, it fit him perfectly, making his tall and straight figure look like a sturdy red pine tree.
"Haha, thank you all for your kind words."
Lu Ci smiled and clasped his hands in greeting to the guests from all directions. At this moment, although his face was old, the spirit and meaning in his words and actions were lively and intense, as if a flame had ignited the entire hall.
His full head of white hair fluttered in the wind as he turned his head, but he did not appear dejected. On the contrary, he looked vigorous and spirited, like the frost and snow adorning the crown of a red pine tree.
The silvery-white light, like twinkling stars, shone brightly against the backdrop of the sparse, snow-white hair and beards in the hall, creating a dazzling galaxy.
"Look at him, it really is the young master of the Lü family."
Inside, several of Lü Ci's old friends joked without any restraint, "Young Master Lü, you look so young today. Are we celebrating your birthday, or are you celebrating with us?"
Several elderly men tugged at their white beards and hair, and chuckled at Lü Ci, "That's right, Old Lü, you're not being fair. Dressed so smartly, you're making us look old."
"Go to hell."
The elegant Lü Ci started with profanity, but it did not ruin his dignified and composed appearance at all; on the contrary, it made him seem even more forthright.
Amidst the laughter of the elders, the atmosphere in the hall, which had been quiet for a while, became lively again, even more boisterous than before.
Amid the lively atmosphere, the four members of the Truth-Seeking Society remained rooted to the spot, not daring to move an inch. But the crowd seemed to ignore them, continuing the feast that belonged to their era.
"Patriarch Lü, we, the Seeking Truth Society, are guests invited by your Lü family. Don't you feel ashamed to humiliate us like this?"
Huang Ning's burly frame appeared somewhat small amidst the noisy hall. The threat of death had not subsided, and he remained standing in place, blocking the way.
His once righteous face was now flushed red, not just from fear, but also from anger. He was breathing heavily, his back to the people in the hall, his muffled voice interrupting the laughter.
"The Tang Clan openly condones Xu Xin's emergence, and the Lü family has nothing to say about it?"
"Lu Ci, we are of the same generation, why should I let Tang Miaoxing humiliate me?"
Fang Hong of the Natural Sect chimed in, "We're both invited guests, so why would I, the Seeking Truth Society, be considered lowly?"
"Disgusting!"
However, to the surprise of the four members of the Truth-Seeking Society, Lü Ci, as the host, directly nodded in agreement, saying, "Isn't your Truth-Seeking Society a despicable bunch?"
"you!"
Before the four members of the Seeking Truth Society could refute him, Lü Ci's forthright tone suddenly turned icy, like the northwest wind in the dead of winter, carrying a biting chill.
"A nobody who doesn't know anything about hierarchy or size, asking if he really understands? What a load of bull!"
After finishing his tirade, Lü Ci suddenly frowned, lost in thought, and then sincerely asked Fang Hong, "Speaking of which, who are you again?"
"After all this cursing, I still don't know your name or which family you belong to?"
Lu Ci's voice didn't sound sarcastic or mocking; it was as if he was sincerely asking the other person's name and identity.
"Huffing and puffing..."
Fang Hong's face turned from red to purple, and the blue veins on his forehead throbbed uncontrollably.
"Oh, it's you, that guy from the Natural Gate."
Lu Ci strode up to Fang Hong, scrutinized his unrecognizable face, and after a moment of realization exclaimed, "I remember now, your name is Fang... Fang... Fang Hong."
"I was wondering why you looked so unfamiliar. Back then, the old leader of the Natural Sect never brought you out to meet anyone."
These were words that were perfectly true, but for some reason, the moment they came out of Lü Ci's mouth, they were full of biting sarcasm.
"Hehehehe..."
Fang Hong was deeply afflicted by the pill's effects and dared not move. He could only stare intently at Lü Ci, his chest and abdomen swelling with each breath.
"Hey, hey, hey, don't let anything happen here. Today is my birthday banquet, and all the guests are old friends. If something goes wrong, it will be bad for everyone's reputation."
Lu Ci quickly distanced himself and waved his hand at Fang Hong, saying, "I'm not familiar with you, you old guy who never showed your face back then, so don't try to pin this on me."
"Hahaha, Lu Lao Er, you really have a sharp tongue."
Guan Shihua, with her forthright and generous nature, didn't care about the petty schemes involved. She sat in her chair, slapping her thigh with a laugh, "After all these years, your hedgehog-like temperament hasn't changed."
"Hey, we're all old friends who've known each other since we were kids. No wonder I thought Fang Hong looked unfamiliar. Turns out he's someone I've never met before."
Wang Ai, sitting next to Guan Shihua, paused with her cane, her small eyes narrowing with a smile, and casually stuck a knife into her hand.
"By the way, why don't I see any of the old members of the Seeking Truth Society here? Did they all leave early? No wonder the faces in the Seeking Truth Society look so unfamiliar and young."
"Old Lu, take a look around, are there any people you knew back then?"
Lu Jin didn't respond, turning her head away and ignoring her, only letting out a soft hum, "I don't know."
Wang Ai seemed to scrutinize the group for a moment, then shook her head. "No wonder, it turns out the old folks are all gone, leaving only these disrespectful brats."
"Master Tang, stop bullying the weak, or you'll spoil the Lü family's banquet."
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