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The appearance of an immortal is not enough to describe Lu Xuan; at this moment, they felt that the person in front of them was an immortal.
Seeing Lu Xuan appear out of thin air, none of the Ten Elders present dared to speak again, and they forcibly suppressed the last bit of distracting thoughts in their minds.
His gaze swept over Wang Ai, Lü Ci, Feng Zhenghao, and the other ten elders before Lu Xuan gently placed the teacup on the table.
"If that's the case, then please leave!"
Everyone present breathed a sigh of relief.
Just now they were terrified that Lu Xuan would turn on them and, in the next moment, actually smash the cup as a signal to kill all of them old geezers.
Fortunately, Wang Ai knew when to back down! He admitted defeat very quickly.
The ten elders all know each other perfectly well; they're all old foxes. Who doesn't know who? What's a little embarrassment?
There are no outsiders here. If there were outsiders here...
You have to kneel even if you have to! Circumstances dictate your actions.
Wang Ai concealed all the malice and ruthlessness within him, adopting a smile that resembled that of a kind old grandfather. But those who knew him well knew that Wang Ai was never kind at all...
Lu Ci, who was watching, had a lot to say about this. Wang Ai was shameless; the more amiable he appeared on the surface, the more sinister he was inside.
Looking at Lu Xuan, a strange emotion flashed in Lü Ci's eyes.
He has always admired people with real abilities. Lu Xuan's domineering presence today is no less impressive than that of the old master in his youth. It's truly admirable!
If only Lu Xuan's surname was Lü...
Wait a minute, didn't Lu Xuan receive the inheritance of Lu Zu?
Two characters of Lü cannot be written in one stroke. They were one family eight hundred years ago. Lü Zu's Lü... how can it not be Lü?
A glint suddenly appeared in Lü Ci's eyes.
He looked at Lu Xuan with eager eyes.
"Are you done talking?"
The old master finally finished the game, looked up as if completely unaware of the tense atmosphere just now, and raised his eyelids slightly.
"Now that we've finished talking, you can go back and wait!"
"Yes, Elder Master..."
The Ten Elders present had different expressions as they walked down the mountain together. Some looked gloomy, some looked cheerful, and others had their eyes darting around, seemingly lost in thought.
"This matter isn't over yet. What can a junior like Lu Xuan do?"
On the way down the mountain, Wang Ai looked gloomy. He had never suffered such a loss before. The Wang family had accumulated power over hundreds of years, and even the company was wary of them and could only maintain a balance.
Today, he was practically forced to apologize to a junior, which infuriated him.
The only lesson we learn from history is that we never learn from history.
Just now, Wang Ai was still shocked by Lu Xuan's divine power, which was like an immortal descending to earth, and was almost completely convinced by his profound Taoist cultivation.
But as soon as he turned his head, the distracting thoughts and anger that he had just suppressed resurfaced.
It wasn't just a matter of pride and admitting fault; his interests had genuinely been harmed.
Quanxing is a cesspool; they can throw anything into it. Over the years, he has secretly colluded with Quanxing and done a lot of things.
But now that Tianhe Group has collapsed overnight, not only has the Wang family's secret business been affected, but the company has also used this as an excuse to severely suppress them.
He initially thought that the company's biased attitude towards Lu Xuan was an attempt to promote Lu Xuan and maintain balance by supporting a newcomer, just like Zhao Fangxu had previously promoted the Tianxia Society.
That's why he rushed to Longhu Mountain, wanting to exclude Lu Xuan from the Luo Tian Grand Ceremony and interrupt the company's efforts to promote Lu Xuan.
But... that was a true spirit emerging from the mortal realm!
Wang Ai's eyes were filled with apprehension.
Lu Xuan did nothing but openly and honestly reveal his cultivation level, sweeping away Lu Xuan's schemes and tricks like autumn wind sweeping away fallen leaves.
Losing face once is nothing; if you can befriend a powerful superhuman like Lu Xuan, you could even say you've hit the jackpot.
What truly worries Wang Ai is the attitude the company has adopted.
How many good people can a family with a thousand-year history have? Few of the Ten Elders are clean either. It's just that the company needs to maintain balance and stability and doesn't want too much turmoil in the world of supernatural beings, so it tacitly allows their privileges.
But now the company's attitude seems ambiguous. It's not just about business, but also about suppressing the Wang family in every aspect, which makes Wang Ai feel threatened.
What if the company's attitude towards Lu Xuan wasn't just out of fear?
What if the company and Lu Xuan reached some kind of cooperation agreement?
What if the company wanted to use Lu Xuan's cultivation and influence to completely eradicate these deeply entrenched and pervasive aristocratic families, thereby bringing the world of supernatural beings under the company's complete control?
"What ifs?!" Wang Ai was absolutely certain; there were no "what ifs" in that.
The company must have had this plan all along. They may have secretly colluded with Lu Xuan and reached a cooperation agreement long ago, just waiting to wipe out all these monsters and demons in one fell swoop.
The company has never given up on its idea of completely controlling the world of superhumans and has been exerting influence in various ways.
However, the power base of aristocratic families is too large, and being too hasty will only lead to greater turmoil. Therefore, the company chose a semi-management, semi-relaxed approach, which allowed aristocratic families like the Wang family to expand even further.
But now, it seems the company has found a knife and is preparing to stab itself in the heart.
In particular, Wang Ai made inquiries from various sources and obtained only fragmentary information.
It is said that Nadutong Company has specially recruited a group of people for Xu Si in the North China region. It seems that Xu Si is the one in charge of liaising and communicating with Lu Xuan.
Is this just a coincidence?
Wang Ai never believed in coincidences.
Looking up, Wang Ai saw Feng Zhenghao walking by, and a cold glint flashed in her eyes.
The reason why Wang Ai kept the Tianxia Society around was because he considered it a worthless piece of trash. He treated Feng Zhenghao as a servant to be devoured whenever he wanted.
To deal with the company, the plan to take action against the Tianxia Society must be brought forward!
Wang Ai thought for a moment and then looked at Lü Ci. Their two families were old partners, and they would need to join forces if they really had to deal with the company.
"Old Lu, why are you daydreaming?"
Lu Ci, who was pondering how to make "Lu's surname be Lü, or if all else fails, Lü's surname be Lu," raised his head and chuckled.
"It's nothing, I just suddenly realized I should start worrying about the younger generation's marriages!"
With their own thoughts, everyone descended Longhu Mountain.
In the pavilion, Lu Xuan withdrew his gaze from Wang Ai, who was descending the mountain.
"Too clever by half..."
Chapter 49: You can't back down!
Regardless of the company's current intentions, Lu Xuan has indeed not cooperated with the company, and he hasn't even spoken to Zhao Fangxu yet.
As for the so-called deeper collusion and cooperation, and the premeditated plans of some company, Lu Xuan could only say that you're overthinking it.
A little over a month ago, the company was completely clueless, not even knowing who they were. Now, they're cooperating so well; they've truly impressed themselves.
However, Wang Ai was too calculating, unaware that sometimes it was precisely these calculations that led to the final outcome...
"Master Lu, you are truly admirable."
After the Ten Elders left, there were no outsiders in the pavilion.
Lu Jin gave Lu Xuan a thumbs up.
"I knew you were someone special from the moment I heard you were sweeping through the Quanxing sect at the foot of the mountain."
"We should be ruthless towards Quanxing. As expected of someone from Wudang, he has quite the style of Master Zhang Sanfeng when he subdued the demons sixty years ago."
"Zhou Meng has taught a fine apprentice!"
Lu Jin's words were full of emotion.
Having achieved the Golden Core and embarked on his journey, Lu Xuan's age, cultivation, and temperament are truly astounding!
After sighing, Lu Jin looked at the old Celestial Master.
"You were similar to Master Lu back then, but unfortunately, after so many years of cultivation, your temper has only gotten worse."
"If you ask me, what can you do if you just ignore them? At worst, you can take action. Do they dare to have a problem with Longhu Mountain or with you?"
"Old Lu! You've still got the same temper after all these years."
The old master spoke calmly.
"At your age, don't get so angry all the time. It's better to avoid physical violence."
Lu Jin frowned. "You seem a bit unfamiliar to me. Why are you so understanding now? Why weren't you like this before?"
Where is that shameless and ruthless old Taoist master I knew?
"Old Master, are you serious? You really didn't prepare any plan?"
"Senior Lu Jin, there is no need to worry."
Lu Xuan said, "This is on Longhu Mountain. What can they do no matter how much they scheme? In the end, they can't affect the overall situation."
The old master silently took a sip of tea, thinking, "As expected, there are still people who understand me."
Lu Xuan continued.
"Besides, their cultivation level is not enough to harm the Celestial Master. This is Longhu Mountain. Do you think the Celestial Master would let a group of outsiders turn the world upside down?"
The old master frowned, thinking, "He seems to know a bit too much about me."
"You mean the inside story..."
Lu Jin suddenly realized, looked at the old Celestial Master and nodded in satisfaction: "That's right, that's the old Celestial Master I know!"
Lu Jin's words were full of trust in the Old Celestial Master. As for whether the Old Celestial Master would have any concerns or whether it would damage his reputation...
It just means you don't understand the Old Celestial Master, nor do you understand Longhu Mountain.
"Tell me! What are you planning to do? Are you going to stab someone in the back or dig a pit to bury them? You can't exactly hire someone to fix the match or drug them, can you?"
The old master gently shook his head, saying it was all slander.
I have lived a life of integrity and uprightness; how could I possibly do such a thing? Do you have any evidence?