noveltune Chapter 256 Lü Qian: Such a grand celebration, could it be that the great-grandfather has passed awa
Chapter 256 Lü Qian: Such a grand celebration, could it be that the great-grandfather has passed awa
In the remote mountains of Shandong, nestled amidst the verdant greenery, lies a rather large village, the ancestral home of the Lü family, known as Lü Family Village.
Unlike the Lu and Wang families, who lived among the common people, the Lü family was passed down as a powerful and influential clan, and the clan's chosen location was somewhat remote and secluded.
Firstly, it was to gather the clan members together, which would not only cultivate and strengthen the family values of the Lü family and integrate the family's strength, but also facilitate clan management and encourage younger generations to compete and strive.
Secondly, it is easy to defend and difficult to attack, and it is easy to deal with enemy attacks. You should know that the Lu family's powerful style and status are built on iron-fisted tactics, so naturally there are many grudges that have been left behind.
The environment shapes the people, and the Lü family, raised in such a remote and isolated environment, naturally possesses a wildness reminiscent of wolves, as well as a deeper bond of blood ties.
The Lü family members are capable of using their Ruyi Jin (a powerful energy technique) to carve out a niche for themselves in the outside world, and also to protect the growth of their descendants.
This coexistence of wildness and humanity, passed down through generations, is precisely the essence of the Lü family's legacy.
Furthermore, the reality of Lüjia Village is different from the closed and backward image people imagine. In fact, the village is fully equipped and even more developed than some towns outside the village.
This place can be considered a hidden kingdom of the Lü clan nestled in the mountains.
"I left home young and returned in my prime; now I'm strong enough to beat an old man with my fists."
High above the clouds, Lü Qian rode a white crane, watching the clouds drift and gather. He looked down at the mountains and land below, searching for the location of Lü Family Village according to his memory.
Since Lü Ci personally sent him away from Lü Family Village when he was twelve years old, Lü Qian has never returned to Lü Family Village. Although there was a factor that he did not want to come back, the main reason was that Lü Ci would not allow him to return.
Lu Qian still remembers mentioning going home to Lu Ci, but the response he received was a stern reprimand from Lu Ci with a stern face.
"Now that the little bird's wings have grown strong, it should fly more, fly farther and higher. Why be so attached to home? Has it become lazy and complacent after experiencing the vastness of the world?"
"I told you before you left the village that if you dared to give up, I would cripple you myself, so as to extinguish the restlessness in the village because of you."
As Lü Qian watched Lü Ci turn away, he inexplicably sensed a kind of arrogance emanating from the centenarian. These reprimanding words, after being twisted, became a different kind of encouragement, and of course, a threat as well.
There's no need to doubt the veracity of these threats, because Lü Ci, as the emperor of the Lü family, always keeps his word.
Lü Qian naturally appreciated Lü Ci's encouragement, but he also felt he had to retaliate against the threat, otherwise people would really think that his title of "Lü Qian" was just for show.
Humility means respect, obedience, and caution; that is, being respectful to others and cautious in one's conduct.
The characters are good, and the meaning is also auspicious, but unfortunately, there is a tradition in Lü Ci's lineage.
Watching Lü Ci's retreating figure, Lü Qian smiled and pursed his lips, "Well, since that's the case, I'm also too lazy to go back to that lifeless Lü Family Village. It'll save me from having to face your old face every day, and I can sleep more comfortably."
The moment after saying that, even though Lü Qian tried his best to escape, he was still caught up by Lü Ci, and his face was marked with several bright purple-red marks.
"Old man, don't you know you shouldn't hit someone in the face?"
"I know, but I didn't hit a person, I hit a little hedgehog."
Lu Ci withdrew his hand with amusement, then led Lu Xiao, who was watching the show, down Wudang Mountain. "Kid, come back when you've really flown high and far enough. The Lu Family Village can no longer accommodate you, nor can it tolerate you."
Recalling Lü Ci's words, Lü Qian stroked his chin and pondered, "I always felt that this old man knew something. Well, after all, this old man is the veritable emperor of the Lü family. If he didn't know something, then the Lü family wouldn't be his Lü family."
"I wonder how happy that old man will be when we go back this time. If we can add some red and purple to his makeup along the way, that would be truly wonderful."
"唳~~"
"What? You're saying I'm being unfilial by doing this?"
Lu Qian looked at the white crane beneath him, patted its pure white back feathers, and said with a smile, "Whether someone is filial or not is Lu Xiao Er Ye's business, not mine."
"We've arrived. Prepare for landing."
After saying that, he glanced at a hidden feng shui formation in front of him, and Lüjia Village was located in that concealed feng shui formation.
"唳~~"
The white crane cried out, then flapped its wings in the direction Lü Qian pointed. The figures of the man and the crane darted through the clouds, breaking through the wind and arriving above the mountaintop.
"Hmm, why is Lüjia Village all decorated with red and colorful banners?"
Lu Qian lowered his eyes and surveyed the village below. Everything in Lu Family Village came into view: familiar buildings, familiar roads, but the cheerful atmosphere was unfamiliar.
The once lifeless Lüjia Village seems to have been revitalized, like a stagnant pool of water flowing again, exuding an atmosphere different from the past.
"This atmosphere... it's so similar to the Lü family a hundred years ago!"
As Lü Qian directed the white cranes to circle and fly around Lüjia Village, he carefully examined the village before him, which seemed to have ushered in liberation and reform. Gradually, he began to associate it with the Lüjia Village from a hundred years ago in the dream of Huangliang.
"Logically speaking, with that old man keeping things under control, a wedding in Lüjia Village shouldn't be this grand. Could it be...?"
He gazed at the red ribbons fluttering throughout Lüjia Village, and the once quiet and solemn ancestral hall was now adorned with colorful lanterns. Such a festive scene slowly gave rise to a possibility in Lü Qian's mind.
"Grandpa is gone?"
Yes, only when the Lü family emperor who oppressed everyone in Lüjia Village is gone can the lifeless Lüjia Village sing and dance, and create the joyous atmosphere it has today.
"Grandpa is gone!"
Lu Qian stared in disbelief as Lu Xiao, dressed in a bright red robe, walked around Lu Family Village with a broad smile, looking every bit like a rebellious and treacherous son who had successfully seized power by killing his father.
"You brat, you're the one who's gone!"
Just as Lü Qian was about to jump down and confront his unfilial second master, Lü Xiao, a loud shout came from the side.
The voice was full of energy, and although the tone was old, one could feel the vitality and life force within it.
Lu Qian turned his head in confusion upon hearing the voice. The voice sounded very much like Lu Ci's, but it was quite different from the cold and ruthless tone he remembered Lu Ci.
"Grandpa?"
Not far away, a pavilion stood atop the hill, and Lü Ci was standing inside the pavilion, angrily cursing at Lü Qian.
"You little rascal, the first thing you do when you get home is curse me to die! Bah!"
The usually cold and serious Lü Ci seemed to have become a different person. He suddenly jumped onto the railing, pointed at Lü Qian in mid-air, and cursed him incessantly, using vulgar and shameless language.
"You little brat, you've really gotten bold, haven't you? I'm 110 years old now, and my birthday banquet is in two days. And you're already talking about sending this old man to his death?"
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Chapter Two!
In the next chapter, an old friend from the Tang Clan comes knocking. In the original story, Lü Ci borrowed the Tang Clan's power in the battle at the Heavenly Cave, and now it's time to repay that favor.