Chapter 262: Just Twenty Years

After Lu Yu told Xiao Zhu a few more things to pay attention to when practicing, he left the inner courtyard and walked towards the old house.

It is called an old house, but in fact, the word "old" is only relative. Under the influence of Lu Tianying, when the Lu family began to rise, each branch also branched out and built a new house. Therefore, the original Lu family mansion became an old house.

In fact, the buildings here not only do not look old, but also have a solemn and dignified feeling.

Walking in these familiar courtyards again, Lu Yu couldn't help but think of the scene of coming here to greet his grandfather during the New Year and festivals in the past, and he couldn't help feeling a sense of alienation in his heart.

Perhaps, such a scene will be hard to reproduce again in the future...

"Young Master, you are here! Please come this way, the old master is waiting for you in the ancestral house."

Lu Yu came to the courtyard where the old master Lu lived, and was about to ask the servants to pass the message. Unexpectedly, the coach Lu Yongfu, who was responsible for protecting the safety of the old master Lu, came up first and said respectfully.

Lu Yu was slightly stunned, and then couldn't help laughing.

It seems that the grandfather has already guessed his identity to some extent. After all, he knows all the relatives of the Lu family. Now he has recognized his identity as the "young master" without any doubt, which means that he has known that he is definitely not as simple as he seems.

"Thank you." Lu Yu said calmly.

Lu Yongfu couldn't help but take a deep look at the scarred man in front of him. At this time, he had heard every detail of what happened at Wuli Wharf. It was really hard to imagine that this unprepossessing guy in front of him actually had the power to make the first swordsman in Kyoto avoid the battle and flee.

He didn't think too much about it, but just felt that this person must not be a distant cousin of the Lu family, otherwise how could he not have heard of his name for so many years? Instead, he felt that this person must be a powerful person that Master Yu met in the Dali Sword Sect.

However, since the old man has recognized his identity as the young master, then this matter cannot be questioned by others at all.

"Please follow me."

Lu Yongfu bowed slightly and led Lu Yu into the yard.

After entering the yard, Lu Yu noticed that such a large courtyard was actually empty. It was obvious that his grandfather had already transferred all the servants in advance, which meant that he not only saw that his identity was different, but also expected that he would come to visit.

Soon, Lu Yongfu led Lu Yu to a tall and elegant building. Still outside the wall, Lu Yongfu stopped far away.

"The old man is in the house in front. Cousin, go there by yourself. I'll keep watch for you outside."

In fact, Lu Yu was already very familiar with the terrain here, and he didn't need Lu Yongfu's guidance at all. Hearing this, he didn't hesitate to thank him, and then walked straight to the tall and elegant building.

The door opened.

In the middle of the hall, an old man was sitting in a wheelchair, his eyes fixed on his face, and his vicissitudes of life were full of eager expectations.

Lu Yu didn't keep it a secret, he just reached out and wiped his face, restored his original appearance, and then bowed down in front of the old man.

"Grandpa... Xiaoyu is back to see you!"

"Good! Good! Good..."

Lu Wenyao was excited, and said a string of "good" in one breath, and turbid tears involuntarily appeared in his eyes.

"I knew it must be you... Otherwise, how could our Lu family have a relative with the surname Wang? And the two Dali Sword Sect disciples who came with you would not be so obedient to you..."

Lu Yu said in his heart, it is true that the old ones are still the best.

He bowed deeply and said, "Xiao Yu has caused a big disaster this time, causing the entire Lu family to be besieged by major families, almost making a big mistake, and even causing grandfather to worry and work hard. It is really a serious crime. Please punish me, grandfather!"

On the surface, these words are actually unnecessary. No matter what, Old Master Lu would never punish Lu Yu now, but this shows Lu Yu's attitude, an attitude of admitting mistakes.

Thinking back to the time when Xiang Chen and Bu Yi jointly abolished his Qi Sea, and they wrongly accused him of molesting Xiang's fiancée, it was Grandpa who swallowed his anger and apologized to Xiang and Bu and tried his best to protect himself.

After that, he killed Xiang Chen and fled to the Dali Sword Sect, leaving behind a mess. It is conceivable that under the circumstances, the entire Lu family was in a panic, and how much effort Grandpa must have made to get everything back on track.

Therefore, Lu Yu's words came from the heart and were extremely sincere.

"Get up!"

Lu Wenyao waved his hand.

"I am already very happy to see you come back safe and sound, so how can I blame you?"

"Besides, if you are not envied, you are mediocre, so what's wrong with you? Since our Lu family has enjoyed the reputation and benefits brought by you, it is reasonable to take risks because of it. What is wrong with a family?"

"I said this not because you have become successful now, but even when you were not famous, I tried my best to protect you. No matter what, we are all from the same family, blood is thicker than water, broken bones are connected, and we should prosper together and suffer together! Do you understand the truth here?"

Obviously, Lu Wenyao's last words were to plead for the people of the first, second and fourth rooms. He was worried that Lu Yu was young and would inevitably be less generous once he succeeded. He hoped that Lu Yu could let go of his past grudges and sincerely accept the children of the other rooms.

After all, Lu Yu's power is immeasurable now. If he still remembers the old things that the other rooms embezzled the third room, as long as he has a thought, the children of the other rooms will be doomed.

What he didn't know was that Lu Yu's mind was already detached. People who have seen the vast sea and the endless starry sky, how could they care about the fish and shrimp fights in the small fish pond in the past?

"Grandpa, don't worry, I understand this truth... As long as the eldest uncle, the second uncle, and the fourth uncle don't deliberately go against our third branch in the future, I will never cause trouble for them, and I also welcome them to join the current business of the third branch and work together to develop the Lu family!"

Lu Wenyao's face showed a relieved smile.

"In this case, I'm relieved."

Lu Yu's heart couldn't help but skip a beat. Looking at him like this, is he going to give up the position of patriarch and hand over the burden of the entire Lu family to himself?

As expected, Lu Wenyao continued, "Although our Lu family is a powerful family, we have only produced two truly powerful people over the years. One is your father, but unfortunately, he died early in Mingjian City... The other one is you..."

"Time is unforgiving, I am getting older day by day... In fact, as early as 20 years ago, I had planned to pass the position of patriarch to your father, but unfortunately, the old man sent the young man away..."

"Although the Lu family is prosperous, there is no one who can really take charge of the overall situation. I am worried. So I have been holding on until now. Many elders in the clan secretly scolded me for being reluctant to leave. In fact, I just wanted to wait for a truly suitable successor..."

"Now, I have finally waited for it. I can finally stop bearing the stigma of being reluctant to leave! Xiaoyu, only you are the hope for the future of our Lu family!"

Lu Yu looked at his grandfather who suddenly became energetic in front of him in astonishment. He never thought of taking over the position of the patriarch of the Lu family. In his heart, it was enough for him to manage the three houses. The position of patriarch was something far away from him.

"A while ago, Lu Yuanshan came to me and said that Wanhe Chamber of Commerce was interested in inviting us to invest. Do you know why I have been hesitant to agree? It is because I think this matter should be decided by you. By then, everyone will know that the Lu family took advantage of Wanhe Chamber of Commerce because of your leadership. They will obey you from the bottom of their hearts, and the entire Lu family will become more united and motivated!"

Lu Wenyao said excitedly.

Lu Yu was filled with emotion. This was the person who really worked hard for the Lu family. Until the last moment when he was about to step down, he still kept thinking about making the best plans for the Lu family.

To be fair, perhaps in terms of ability, he was indeed capable of leading the entire Lu family, but he could not do this kind of action of always thinking hard for the Lu family.

After all, there were too many things that required him to be distracted. Cultivation, alchemy, development, revenge, saving his mother, and the Red Moon Demon Cult, each of which would consume a lot of his energy.

At this moment, Lu Yu clearly realized that he was not the right person to be the head of the Lu family. If he took over this position, he might completely forget about the Lu family one day when he was busy, because his energy was limited and he could not take care of it at all.

"No, Grandpa, I can't be the head of the Lu family." Lu Yu refused decisively.

Lu Wenyao's face froze, and he asked in astonishment: "Why?"

Lu Yu answered honestly: "Because I have many more important things to do, such as revenge for my father... If I am forced to be the patriarch, I may be able to convince everyone, but I will definitely not be a competent Lu family patriarch."

Lu Wenyao frowned and said: "Being the patriarch of the Lu family does not conflict with avenging your father. Ying is a person who has made outstanding contributions to our Lu family. It is natural for the Lu family to avenge him!"

Lu Yu shook his head gently: "Grandpa, please forgive me for being frank. With the foundation and strength of the Lu family, it is impossible to avenge my father... So, I have to do more important things!"

Lu Wenyao's body shook slightly, and he immediately understood.

At this time, Lu Yu is no longer the child in his impression. After experiencing the training of the Dali Sword Sect, his vision has long transcended the secular world.

Perhaps, to this grandson, the Lu family is just a small fish pond, but he is a dragon destined to soar into the sky.

Lu Wenyao's heart was full of contradictions, both relieved and disappointed.

He had finally waited for a genius to appear in the Lu family, but he didn't expect that the Lu family could no longer accommodate him.

"Is that so..."

Lu Wenyao felt mixed emotions and was confused.

Since Lu Yu refused to accept, who should be the head of the Lu family? Where will the entire Lu family go?

Looking at his distraught grandfather, Lu Yu felt sorry for him and comforted him, "Grandpa, don't worry. Even if I don't become the head of the Lu family, I will always protect the Lu family. As long as I am here, the Lu family will never decline!"

"However, in order for the Lu family to achieve better development, I think it is better for Grandpa to continue to hold this position! It would be great if Grandpa spent another 20 years to train a qualified successor for the Lu family!"

"Twenty years?"

Lu Wenyao smiled bitterly and sighed, "If there were another 20 years, it would be great! Now my health is getting worse and worse. I will be out of breath even if I sit in a chair for a long time. I think it won't be long before I have to meet your father..."

"That may not be the case!"

Lu Yu smiled lightly, and then, in Lu Wenyao's surprised eyes, he took out a pill with a glow from the Qiankun bag.

Suddenly, the dazzling colors bloomed and the whole room was illuminated.

"What is this?" Lu Wenyao's eyelids jumped and he asked tremblingly.

Lu Yu held up the pill with both hands and presented it to Grandpa respectfully.

"This is the Haoyuan Immortal Beauty Pill, which has the effect of strengthening the complexion and prolonging life. If Grandpa takes it, let alone a mere twenty years, even thirty or forty years may not be impossible!"