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After hearing Lu Haoyue’s words, Lu Chuan sighed deeply in his heart but remained silent, because he knew that this was the best plan: to gamble. To bet that the Lu Family could destroy the Tang Family before the Tang Family Ancestor reaches the Earthly Immortal state. At that time, in a fit of rage, the Tang Family Ancestor would inevitably lose his mind, ensuring death. But if the gamble was lost, the only path for the Lu Family would be annihilation.

"Ring... ring... ring..."

At that moment, a sudden, urgent phone ring broke the silence.

Upon hearing the ringtone, Lu Chuan swiftly retrieved his phone from his pocket, and Lu Haoyue immediately focused his gaze on Lu Chuan.

Lu Chuan took out his phone, and upon seeing the caller ID, his expression suddenly became solemn. Without hesitation, he immediately answered the call: "How is it? Have you found them?"

"Housekeeper Lu, I’ve found them."

A low, hoarse voice came through the phone: "I’ve tracked down the enemy’s whereabouts. They’re hiding in a house on the outskirts of Jiangnan. However, they’re extremely vigilant and have experts around; we dare not get too close."

"Tell me, where are they located?"

"Okay, Housekeeper Lu, I’ll send the location to your phone shortly."

"Alright."

Upon ending the call, Lu Chuan wasted no time in hanging up. Before Lu Haoyue could say anything, Lu Chuan spoke up immediately: "Family Head, I’ve just received a message that we’ve located the Tang Family’s hideout. However, they have experts around, and our people can’t approach for now. But Yang Laosan will send over the address shortly, and I’ll handle it."

"Mm!"

Upon hearing Lu Chuan’s words, a cold glint flickered in Lu Haoyue’s otherwise calm eyes as he spoke indifferently: "Housekeeper Lu, since we’ve located them, deal with these rats and remember, if you strike, ensure none of them escape alive."

"Yes, Family Head, I know what to do."

Lu Chuan nodded solemnly, then opened his mouth as if to say something, but didn’t know how to start.

"What is it, Housekeeper Lu, do you have something to say to me?"

Noticing Lu Chuan’s hesitation, Lu Haoyue immediately asked: "Housekeeper Lu, you’ve watched me grow up since childhood and are considered an elder to me. Since it’s just the two of us here, no need for formality. Speak freely."

"Then I’ll be frank. I hope the Family Head will pardon my impudence."

After hearing Lu Haoyue’s words, Lu Chuan hesitated for a moment and finally decided to speak: "Family Head, if you have time, I suggest you spend some time with Lady Fangfang. She has been worried about your safety all this while, and after the incident tonight, I fear it may leave a psychological scar on her. If you have the time, you should go see Lady Fangfang and keep her company. Leave the other matters for me to handle."

Startled by Lu Chuan’s words and the faint plea in his voice, Lu Haoyue couldn’t help but recall everything that had happened recently. With a soft sigh, he said, "Housekeeper Lu, I understand. I will go see Fangfang shortly, but as for the Tang Family matters, I’ll have to trouble you to take care of them."

"Family Head, I assure you, none of those who enter the Tang Family will leave alive."

"Mm, thank you."

Lu Haoyue gently nodded.

Lu Chuan said nothing further. Bowing respectfully to Lu Haoyue, he opened his umbrella again and strode away from the pavilion.

Watching Lu Chuan’s departing figure, Lu Haoyue sighed softly, glanced around once more, and without further hesitation, turned and walked out of the pavilion.

Although the rain outside continued to pour heavily, not a single drop landed on Lu Haoyue. It was as if an invisible barrier deflected the rain away, splitting it to either side as Lu Haoyue walked step by step toward Dou Fangfang’s residence.

Accompanied by gale-force winds and torrential rain, the whistling storm made the leaves rustle as if heralding the end of the world, instilling fear in the hearts of those witnessing it. Tonight was destined to be a sleepless night.

...

Meanwhile, in a countryside house on the outskirts of Jiangnan, as time passed, Tang Kang’an grew increasingly uneasy. A sense of foreboding like never before flooded his heart, leaving him unable to calm down.

More than an hour had already passed, and the rain had stopped for a while, but no news had come through. The people he sent out seemed to have vanished like a stone sinking into the sea, never to be seen again.

At this moment, even if Tang Kang’an had just a modicum of intelligence, it was obvious that their plan had gone awry, and that his people were likely doomed.

Moreover, given Tang Kang’an’s intelligence, he had already anticipated the plan’s failure. But anticipation was one thing; deep in his heart, he clung to a shred of hope — that Dou Fangfang hadn’t left the Lu Family, which was why he hadn’t received any news, indicating that his plan might not have failed yet.

Though this hope was slim, it was still hope, because if they failed, there would truly be no hope left.

This explains why Tang Kang’an chose to stay here and not leave; it was all because of that flicker of slim hope.

This time, he came to Jiangnan determined to successfully kidnap Dou Fangfang. If he failed, the Tang Family would fall into a very awkward position.

However, as time went by, the dim flicker of hope was like a candle in the wind that was abruptly extinguished.

The people around Tang Kang’an were fully aware that their plan to kidnap Dou Fangfang was likely a failure, and their associates probably met a grim fate.

Knowing this, none dared voice it aloud; it wasn’t that they were unable to speak, but Tang Kang’an’s expression was now as dark as it could be, practically dripping water, and he emanated a bloodthirsty killing intent, giving off the aura of a devil that emerged from Hell, ready to devour anyone in its path.

Suddenly, Tang Kang’an took a deep breath and said in a somewhat hoarse voice, "Dispatch two people to check around the Lu Family. See if Dou Fangfang has left. If anything seems amiss, send word back immediately, and we’ll leave Jiangnan at once."