"The Lu and Gu families fought fiercely, with even the ancestors of both families getting involved, nearly bringing the capital of the empire to ruin."
"In the end, the mysterious Great Xia Emperor was alerted and intervened..."
Lu Shou's eyes were filled with astonishment. The events in this second simulation were far beyond his expectations.
Originally, after receiving the "help message," Lu Shou thought the most his eldest brother, Lu Shou, would do was take action against Gu Ao, the second-generation rich man. He believed Lu Shou would teach Gu Ao a lesson, alert the enemy, and scare the mastermind behind the scenes. After all, the second assassination attempt had failed.
Lu Shou expected the conflict to remain limited to the younger generations, avoiding a large-scale outbreak.
However, what happened next far exceeded his imagination. Not only did Lu Shou act, but his father and even the Lu family's ancestors got involved, determined to pay blood debts with blood and seek justice. This reaction was intense and abnormal.
The Lu family's celestial ancestor, who had been in seclusion for decades, came out for the first time in years, threatening to destroy the Gu family.
Lu Shou had never expected his value to be so high. He was not even the heir to the Lu family but merely the second son. The Gu family was also celestial, just like the Lu family, on equal footing.
The Lu family's reaction was intense, and something didn't add up. According to Lu Zhong in the Villain Simulator, many people from the Lu family had died in the gunfight, resulting in heavy losses. While family affection was a factor, Lu Shou suspected there were other reasons behind this strong response.
"It seems that the Lu family, my elder brother, father, and even the ancestors, truly care about me. There's no doubt about that."
"And the reason they reacted so strongly might be because they know I'm carrying the 'Supreme Emperor Bone.'"
At that moment, Lu Shou felt a sense of uncertainty about the road ahead, like a fog obscuring his path.
Looking back, it seemed that in the past 18 years, his treatment within the Lu family was almost unparalleled. Even compared to his elder brother, Lu Shou, he was treated equally, if not better. Whatever he did, he was always satisfied.
Even after he shot Gu Ao twice in the head, the Lu family didn't blame him. Upon returning home, their first concern was whether anyone had been injured. They then sent him to Magic City to rest without worrying about consequences, and the family promised to take responsibility if any problems arose.
"I never noticed it before, but now that I think about it, I see the signs. The Lu family's attitude toward me isn't typical for a second son. They're not just kind to me; they're almost indulgent, as if I'm someone with special status..."
Lu Shou murmured to himself, slowly beginning to realize something. His focus then shifted back to the "Villain Simulator."
[After learning about the drastic changes in the capital of Daxia, you began to realize the uniqueness of your own identity and started questioning your place in the Lu family.]
[Lu Zhong said that the family has sent a message, telling you to remain in Magic City for now, avoid returning, stay cautious of the Gu family, and wait for the family to resolve matters before coming back.]
[Due to the war between the Lu and Gu families, it's difficult to recruit high-level experts to Magic City. However, to protect your safety, your eldest brother, Lu Shou, sent a "Substitute Blood Escape Talisman," a powerful celestial-level artifact.]
Lu Gan was stunned. The "Substitute Blood Escape Talisman" was a powerful talisman that required the blood of a celestial-level Blood Demon Bat and had less than a 1% success rate. Even celestial-level ancestors coveted such life-saving objects. At a critical moment, it could save a life.
His eldest brother had gone to such lengths to protect him, showing how much he truly cared.
[You were deeply moved and accepted the talisman from Lu Zhong, vowing to return the favor a thousand times once you succeed in your cultivation.]
[After learning about the situation in Daxia's capital, you calmed down and asked about the situation in Magic City.]
[Five days ago, you had the Li family, one of the four major families in Magic City, investigate the Zhao family. You also planned to attack the Liu family and demand they hand over Ye Chen, the destined protagonist and bodyguard of the Dragon King.]
[Lu Zhong informed you that when you asked the Li family to investigate the Zhao family, they were initially reluctant, but since the Lu family's actions against the Gu family, their attitude had completely changed. They are now attacking the Zhao family on all fronts.]
[The Wu and Lin families, the remaining two of the four major families, chose to remain neutral.]
[Currently, the Zhao family has not dared to counterattack but is instead defending itself. The Liu family, on the other hand, was terrified after learning that Ye Chen, their daughter's bodyguard, had offended you. The Liu family leader was so scared he wanted to apologize immediately.]
[Although Ye Chen had lost an arm, he still caused a ruckus within the Liu family, eventually escaping and disappearing, with a citywide manhunt underway.]
[The Liu family is in a tough spot, fearing the Lu family's wrath. They've been begging for forgiveness.]
["Young Master Lu, people from the Zhao family are here, and Liu Ruyue, the daughter of the Liu family, is outside, wanting to meet you."]
[Lu Zhong spoke with a knowing tone.]
[You understood the situation immediately. The Zhao family likely wanted to explain their actions, while the Liu family was trying to appease you by sending their daughter.]
[At this moment, even though you are just an ant in the eyes of the capital's top figures, in Magic City, you are a terrifying villain feared by many.]
[You thought about it for a moment and decided to accept the Liu family's gesture. After all, who would turn down a free offer? And you were a reasonable person who always made sense.]
"As for the Zhao family? No rush. Let's wait for now."
["Let the Zhao family wait outside. As for Liu Ruyue, bring her in first."]