Inside the Elder's Hall, the current head of the Lu Clan, Lu Zhengtan, was summoning a group of Outer Clan Elders to listen to their reports on their work during this period.
Lu Zhengtan had been away for a long time. As the head of the family, he naturally had to understand the situation of the Lu family during this period.
The Lu Family had a huge business, the entire eastern part of the Central Plains was under their control. Many mines, treasure lands, and medicinal fields were all occupied by the Lu Family.
The Lu Clan had only sealed the city so that the disciples of the clan could not leave. It did not mean that they had given up on the benefits outside.
At this time, an internal affairs deacon suddenly walked in and wanted to whisper a few words in Lu Zhengtan's ear. Lu Zhengtan waved his hand and said, "If you have something to say, say it in public. We are all family, there is no need to be secretive."
Lu Zhengtan actually didn't look old. His face was ruddy, and his appearance was dignified. However, his hair was a little gray.
His eyes were like a tiger's, and his face was resolute. His every movement was filled with a domineering aura. There was also an indescribable aura around him that made people feel suppressed, and they didn't dare to look at him directly.
Since Lu Zhengtan said so, the deacon could only grit his teeth and say, "Just now, Young Master Li left. He said … he was sleepy and wanted to go back to rest for a while. He would come back to visit you later."
"Hua!"
The deacon's words caused an uproar in the main hall. At that moment, there were many people standing inside. Apart from the Great Elder who was in seclusion, all the other Elders were present.
Lu Suan and Lu Ni stood behind Lu Fenghuo. There were more than a dozen patriarchs of the External Clan. Including the deacons, there were 20 to 30 people in total.
How could Lu Li just leave when Lu Zhengtan wanted to see him?
This was looking down on the Family Head!
If everyone was like this, then Lu Zhengtan wouldn't be able to be the Patriarch anymore. If he couldn't even order the people of the Lu Clan, then how could he lead the clan?
"Bastard!"
Lu Fenghuo was enraged. Lu Zhengtan was his father. Disrespecting Lu Zhengtan would make Lu Fenghuo angrier than slapping him. Lu Fenghuo stood up and said, "Go and arrest Lu Li. Put him in jail and await punishment."
Last time, Lu Fenghuo had nowhere to vent his anger because of Great Patriarch's help.
How could Lu Li be so arrogant now that Lu Zhengtan was back?
If they didn't teach him a lesson, they wouldn't be able to control the Lu Family in the future.
Patriarch Eight and Patriarch Four looked at each other bitterly. Lu Li would feel uncomfortable if he didn't stir up some trouble?
Lu Zhengtan had just come back and now Lu Li was in trouble …
A group of soldiers came in. Hearing Lu Fenghuo's words, they all looked at Lu Zhengtan.
However, Lu Zhengtan was not angry at all. He smiled and stroked his beard, "He's just a child. Fenghuo, what are you shouting for?
I have heard something about Lu Li. He has just returned to the family, so it is understandable that he doesn't know the etiquette. I will teach him later. "
"The Patriarch is wise!"
The Eighth Elder and the Fourth Elder hastily got up, cupped their fists and shouted.
The two of them did not know what to do. Since Lu Zhengtan said so, they were naturally happy.
Some of the Outer Clan Elders nodded slightly. Lu Zhengtan was so magnanimous. This was how a Clan Leader should be.
After all, that was Lu Renhuang's son. The Family Patriarch of the Lu Family was still alive.
"Hmph!"
Lu Fenghuo sneered and said, "Lu Li doesn't have any evidence and he hasn't awakened the King Kong Bloodline. We haven't confirmed that he is the son of a Human Sovereign Realm warrior yet.
Now that he's so arrogant, if we confirm his identity, won't he fly up into the sky? "
Lu Zhengtan waved his hand and said, "Didn't Fifth Uncle say that?
He has confirmed that he is a disciple of the Lu Family.
Whether he is the son of a Human Sovereign Realm warrior or not, he can injure Qiu Wenze badly when he is only at the Soul Pond Realm. He must be as talented as a Human Sovereign Realm warrior.
It is normal for a talented disciple to be arrogant. He is wild and doesn't know the rules, but that is not a problem.
We have many things to deal with. I will meet him in person later and teach him. If he can become a talent, it will be a good thing for the family. "
"Yes!"
Lu Fenghuo wouldn't continue to make trouble after Lu Zhengtan had said so.
The several Patriarchs looked at each other. They understood the underlying meaning. The Patriarchs of the Outer Clan were not idiots. They all understood the meaning.
There was no doubt that Lu Li was a disciple of the Lu Family!
There was no doubt that Lu Li was very talented.
That being said, Lu Zhengtan still had doubts about whether Lu Li was the son of Lu Renhuang.
Lu Zhengtan also said that Lu Li didn't know the rules and that he would teach him a lesson later. This was a clear signal — he didn't like Lu Li. If there were any Patriarchs that were close to Lu Li, Lu Zhengtan wouldn't like them either.
There was not much difference between a family leader and a king of a country, especially for a family like the Lu Family, the overlord of the eastern Central Plains.
Lu Zhengyang used to be the Family Patriarch, the king of the eastern Central Plains. Now, Lu Zhengtan had replaced him. Lu Zhengtan was telling everyone in a silent way that they should not choose the wrong side or else … he would not be happy.
"Wild and boorish man!
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Lu Suan said in a low voice. He and Lu Suan had inherited Lu Fenghuo's looks. They were good-looking and had an extraordinary temperament. They didn't show many expressions. They had been standing behind Lu Fenghuo calmly.
When Lu Zhengtan finished speaking, the two of them looked at each other, and a cold smile appeared on their faces.
Lu Li and Lu Lin were right. Lu Suan and Lu Ni did not like Lu Li.
It was not because the two brothers were narrow-minded. Even … it was not because Lu Fenghuo and Lu Liantian were against Lu Li because of their moral character.
It was all about interests!
Lu Li's return was not in the interest of their branch.
They did not believe that Lu Li was Lu Renhuang's son. On the contrary, they believed it without a doubt. What was more, they suspected that — Lu Li was sent back by Lu Renhuang to be the vanguard. Otherwise, how could Lu Li be so bold?
They had never been in power before and they did not know the benefits of power.
After they were in power, Lu Fenghuo and the others had tasted the sweetness. All the resources of the family belonged to them.
Lu Fenghuo, his brothers, Lu Suan and Lu Ni could have whatever resources and treasures they wanted.
This time, when Lu Suan and Lu Ni went out, they were received as if they were the eldest grandsons of the Lu Family. Many young ladies of major families wanted to sleep with the two brothers.
Lu Zhengtan used to stand behind Lu Zhengyang all the time. Everyone would surround Lu Zhengyang but nobody would give him a second look.
Even though he was not weaker than Lu Zhengyang, a Family Patriarch was a Family Patriarch. He did not represent himself, but the entire Lu Family!
Therefore …
The conflict was irreconcilable. Lu Zhengtan's intention was clear.
He was trying to knock Lu Li down and at the same time, win people's hearts and intimidate others. He wanted to tell all the patriarchs that he, Lu Zhengtan, was in charge and they would have to bear the consequences if they chose the wrong side.
Patriarch Eight and Patriarch Four looked at each other bitterly. If they continued to be close to Lu Li, they would be suppressed by Lu Zhengtan. In the future, they might even lose their positions as patriarchs.
"Alas, if our Family Patriarch can wake up, then everything can be changed. Such a shame …"
Patriarch Eight sighed to himself. During the past 10 years, the structure of the Lu Family had changed. The Lu Family had changed dynasties.
Unless Lu Zhengyang could wake up, not even Lu Renhuang could change anything, not to mention Lu Li.
Yes!
Lu Feixue was right. Lu Zhengyang did go to the Voodoo Land of the South. He was badly injured and poisoned with a horrifying voodoo poison.
He had been sleeping for 10 years. Many patriarchs of the Lu Family, including Patriarch Eight and Patriarch Four, had lost all hope.