"Th–This…"
Forget the Hu Yan brothers going dumb on the spot — even Shui Dongsheng was stunned stupid.
What was going on?
Internal conflict? Self-slaughter?
At this moment, Hu Yan Bawi looked like he had seen a primordial nightmare. His pupils shrank violently, his entire body trembled, breath ragged and heavy, eyes blood-red as he glared viciously at the two brothers he had just slapped flying.
Hu Yan Zhan held his swollen, festering cheek, nose still dripping blood. In shock, he cried out, "Third Elder???"
Hu Yan Bawi looked as if facing a tiger or wolf. He cautiously glanced at the expressionless Luo Yu, then swish — flashed out of the hall and appeared beside the two brothers.
Hu Yan Meng trembled."Third Elder, you hit the wrong people… aren't we on the same side?"
"You're supposed to hit that kid over there!!"
"Shut up, you little beast!!"
Hu Yan Bawi roared with earth-shaking fury. The terrified words of the young man made every hair on his body stand upright. He stomped down with a crazed strike — even his martial soul flared out.
Bang.
Hu Yan Meng, already on the ground, was kicked into a curled-up shrimp, blood spraying from his mouth as he shot into the wall and passed out cold.
Hu Yan Zhan's pupils dilated to their limit. He couldn't understand how his Elder suddenly turned on his own people.
Turned on…?
He suddenly remembered that young man's earlier "order."Could it be… that he ordered their Elder to attack?
He could command a top-tier Soul Saint like Elder Hu Yan?Just who on earth was he?
"T–Third Elder, you—?!"
"You shut up too!"
Another kick.Hu Yan Zhan followed his brother's fate.
Without even glancing at the unconscious pair, Hu Yan Bawi hurried over to the emotionless Luo Yu. Though confusion lingered in his eyes, he didn't hesitate at all — he dropped to his knees, not caring in the slightest about dignity or pride.
"What… what is happening?"
Shui Dongsheng was utterly dumbfounded.
Shui Yue'er and Shui Bing'er stared wide-eyed as the situation spiraled from comrades turning on each other… to a seven-ring Soul Saint suddenly kneeling in fear before Luo Yu.
Their beautiful eyes were full of disbelief — stunned beyond reason.
"You really don't waste any time."
In the silent hall, Luo Yu finally spoke with a smile.
Hu Yan Bawi didn't dare look up. He lowered his presence to the dust itself and whispered,"I do not know if my actions pleased you, my lord…"
"Lord…?"
Shui Dongsheng's pupils shrank. Even the Shui sisters' hearts skipped a beat.
What kind of identity must Luo Yu have, for a seven-ring Soul Saint to be this terrified? Kneeling and trembling like a servant?
Luo Yu said lightly,"So how do you plan on dealing with those two idiots?"
Hu Yan Bawi raised his head, killing intent flashing:"Since they dared to insult my lord, naturally they have no reason to continue living."
"Oh? Aren't they members of your clan?" Luo Yu asked in amusement.
Hurriedly catching the implication, Hu Yan Bawi explained anxiously, terrified of being thought disloyal:
"I was born from a maid favored once by the previous Elder. I was never treated well within the clan. My current position was earned entirely through my own strength. I have no feelings for these useless trash."
Luo Yu nodded, entertained."And do you know who I am?"
"I do not." Hu Yan Bawi replied. "But I believe my lord must be close to the expert who once subdued me. I dare not guess recklessly — I only know to follow orders."
"You're quick on the uptake."
"I wouldn't dare accept praise. Those two little fools almost offended my lord — that is my failure."
Hu Yan Bawi was truly terrified. A cold black aura slithered through his body like a bone-biting curse, and he could clearly feel it was connected to the young man before him.
With this second confirmation, Luo Yu's impression of this Elephant Armor Clan member rose. The man's ability to read danger was beyond anything he'd seen — utterly shameless when needed, flexible, and with a sixth sense for survival.
If not for his limited talent and strength, Luo Yu suspected he could've become a first-rate villain… or even a formidable warlord.
"Xiaoyu— no, Luo Yu, what exactly is going on here?"Shui Dongsheng, unnerved by the bizarre scene, spoke far more cautiously than before.
Luo Yu had already prepared his explanation.
"No need to panic, Uncle Shui. This man once attacked Bing'er's carriage. Later, my master subdued him. Naturally, he fears me."
Shui Dongsheng received too much information at once and felt his mind go numb.
"Your… master? Attacked their carriage? But didn't you lose your memory?"
"Then let me explain from the start." Luo Yu said calmly.
"I got lost outside. My master happened to be searching for me. On the way, he ran into Bing'er's carriage being ambushed by black-clothed men and saved them."
"At the time, he didn't realize I was unconscious inside Bing'er's carriage, so he missed me. A few days ago, he finally found me in secret and restored my memories."
Shui Dongsheng understood instantly.
"So you're saying Bing'er saved you, then your master saved them, captured this guy, and now your memories are back?"
Luo Yu nodded.
"Brother Yu… that person was your master?"
Shui Bing'er walked closer in shock, then turned toward Hu Yan Bawi.His figure… looked extremely familiar.Wasn't this the man they let escape that day?
"Ahem… yes? Is there a problem?" Luo Yu asked.
Bing'er bit her lip slightly."Can you let me meet Senior Lei Feng someday? I haven't thanked him properly for saving our lives."
"Lei Feng?" Luo Yu blinked.
"What's wrong?" she asked.
"Oh— oh!"Realization struck him.That was just himself not leaving his name.
"My master is free-spirited and doesn't care for recognition. You saved me back then, so consider it even — no need for thanks."
"It must be thanked." Bing'er insisted softly, scenes of that mysterious night-king-like figure flashing in her mind, her eyes shimmering.
Shui Dongsheng bowed slightly, grateful."I've heard Bing'er describe that incident. May I ask what sect you and your master belong to? I must offer my thanks in person."
Luo Yu smiled."No need to be so formal, Uncle Shui. Just treat us as wanderers with no sect. I've only been troubling the Shui family."
Shui Dongsheng repeatedly waved his hands, eyes burning with newfound appreciation — and regret.
He wished he had treated Luo Yu even better before.And he was secretly relieved he hadn't allowed the Fire Family to take him back then.
For now, gratitude overflowed. His daughters meant everything to him.How could he not want to thank their lifesaver?
"Troubling? Absolutely not. If you're willing, this will always be your home."
Kneeling on the ground, Hu Yan Bawi wanted to smash Shui Dongsheng with a punch.
Couldn't this old man see he was still kneeling?!Stop talking already!
And deep inside, he wailed.Two missions in total — and both times he ran into this walking calamity.
This Shui family was cursed!
Luo Yu nudged Hu Yan Bawi's knee lightly."Alright, get up. A grown man kneeling here — what a sight."
Shui Dongsheng's mouth twitched.A powerhouse nearly equal to himself was being ordered around like a servant.He didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
Hu Yan Bawi's face lit up as if pardoned from death."L-Lord… I may stand?"
Luo Yu raised an eyebrow."I never told you to kneel in the first place."
Instantly, Hu Yan Bawi hopped up, dusting his knees with a flattering smile — completely dropping the demeanor of a strong cultivator.
Shui Dongsheng almost fainted. Was he dreaming?
"Is… is this really the same domineering Elder who shattered a table in anger moments ago?"
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