When Lu Mingxin saw Lu Wenyuan's gaze, she thought he was asking about it and hurriedly bowed as she replied, "Clan Uncle... After you left back then, Niece received much care from the Tang Family Ancestor in the sect. Later, after I formed my Golden Core, the Tang Family declined. Remembering our past ties, I took Tang Shuier as a nominal disciple and helped her establish her Foundation. The Tang Family now depends on our Lu Family as well..."
In truth, Tang Shuier's aptitude was merely average. Without some heaven-defying opportunity, she would probably only reach Foundation Establishment in this lifetime.
"It's nothing. You did well."
Lu Wenyuan waved his hand. He was quite magnanimous, and after he had established his Foundation, the Tang Family had indeed helped him somewhat.
Now that Lu Mingxin had repaid that debt, everything was settled cleanly.
"Congratulations on forming your Nascent Soul, Martial Uncle."
At this moment, all the Core Formation Ancestors offered their congratulations together, their faces brimming with joy. Even if some of them had worries, they kept them buried deep in their hearts.
"Rest assured. I've returned only because I was overcome with homesickness. I have no intention of fighting over anything..."
Lu Wenyuan waved his hand. "Much less do I intend to overthrow the upper sect. I merely want to find a place to cultivate in peace..."
Those Golden Core Ancestors were delighted that he had achieved the Nascent Soul, yet they feared that Lu Wenyuan would seize power or even go to war with Wushi Sect.
Having long since become an old hand at reading people, Lu Wenyuan saw through their thoughts at a glance and directly gave them his promise.
"We wouldn't dare..."
The group of Golden Core cultivators had faces thicker than city walls and showed not