Opportunities Are Not to Be Sought

Watching the Second Elder take her pulse, Dongfang Liyin tried to ask:

"Second Elder, am I okay?"

The Second Elder didn't answer, instead using her spiritual energy to examine Dongfang Liyin again.

Only then did she nod and say:

"You're fine, but you can't leave the Lu Family during this period. Wait until the pollution is completely resolved before you go out."

"I'd like to go out, but look outside. Forget leaving the Lu Family Main Gate, I can't even walk out into the courtyard. I've got Lu Gu locked up tight," Dongfang Liyin said, resting her cheek on her hand, expressing her dissatisfaction.

"Stop pretending," the Second Elder said, withdrawing her hand. "Your formation cultivation can crush that kid Lu Gu by several streets. You're not being kept here willingly. Don't even mention him using a grand formation; even a Spirit Gathering Formation could keep you here."

Dongfang Liyin smiled and didn't speak, feeling quite embarrassed.

"But you were really fortunate this time. If it hadn't been discovered early, your body definitely couldn't have withstood this mutation. This pollution, similar to evil energy, always feels rather complicated," the Second Elder said, feeling somewhat fortunate.

Dongfang Liyin also felt a sense of after-fear:

"If Qiuyun Town hadn't asked for help in time back then, Lu Gu and I would have gone down there to relax.

We really would have had to lie down for a long time then.

Lu Gu was so scared he couldn't even close his eyes at night.

When asked what was wrong, he stubbornly said he couldn't sleep because our son was causing trouble."

Dongfang Liyin's face was full of smiles towards the end.

The Second Elder looked at Dongfang Liyin and said:

"Remember, you must stay away from this kind of pollution. Your body hasn't recovered yet and can't resist it at all.

This isn't a matter of lying down for a long time; it's a problem that will prevent your injuries from healing.

It's easy to have a second child now that you've recovered. If you accidentally get sick, you might never have that chance again in this lifetime."

Hearing this, Dongfang Liyin turned her head and said:

"I don't want a second child."

Slap!

The Second Elder slammed the table and said sternly:

"Is this a matter of wanting or not wanting?"

Dongfang Liyin was startled, then took a pastry and offered it to the Second Elder's mouth:

"Yes, yes, Second Elder, please don't be angry. Here, have a pastry.

Getting angry easily makes you aged."

The Second Elder looked at the pastry and took a bite, saying:

"I won't get old even if you do."

Dongfang Liyin: "..."

"However, I heard Lu Shui discovered this mutation this time. He was also the one who had people notify Qiuyun Town to ask for help from the Lu Family. Otherwise, something truly serious would have happened," the Second Elder said.

This serious matter naturally concerned Dongfang Liyin; the Second Elder didn't care much about other things.

Subsequently, the Second Elder continued:

"What do you think Lu Shui based his discovery on?"

Dongfang Liyin thought for a moment and said:

"Most likely based on showing off.

Or what some young people in town call chuunibyou."

The Second Elder: "..."

It made sense.

Finally, the Second Elder took the pastry from Dongfang Liyin's hand and said:

"Stay in your room and don't go out much. Your body might recover in another year or two. Whether you have another child then will depend on your mood."

She paused, then continued:

"Oh right, where is Lu Gu? Call him in."

Dongfang Liyin was confused but still had her husband return from outside.

Soon, there was a commotion from the courtyard, and then Lu Gu appeared at the doorway, looking anxious.

However, seeing the Second Elder there, he wasn't as worried anymore.

If something had happened, his wife would have contacted him.

Seeing Lu Gu return, the Second Elder stood up.

She walked to Lu Gu's side and said:

"Are you a dwarf? Repeat that."

Lu Gu felt a bit doubtful, but he still repeated the question:

"Are you a dwarf?"

The moment Lu Gu asked this sentence, the Second Elder grabbed his hand and twisted it.

Crack.

The sound of bone breaking.

Then the Second Elder flicked her hand, and Lu Gu instantly felt heaven and earth reversal.

With a bang, Lu Gu fell directly to the ground, the earth caving in three feet and three inches.

This fall caused Lu Gu's entire body to become twisted.

It was as if half his bones had shattered.

Only then did the Second Elder speak:

"That question was asked by Lu Shui. I saw that he is too young to bear the answer, so I can only let you, his father, relay the answer: No. Also, keep an eye on Li Yin."

With that, the Second Elder put the remaining pastries into her mouth, then stepped out and disappeared from her original place.

Lu Gu: "..."

Lu Shui, that scamming brat.

Lu Shui walked along the road, always feeling a chill down his back.

He looked at the sky, feeling no drop in temperature.

Finally, he shook his head and stopped thinking too much.

Soon, Lu Shui returned to the Lu family. He headed straight for the main hall. Zhen Wu was no longer following him.

Subsequently, Lu Shui arrived in front of the main hall. This time, no one saw him.

Without pausing, he stepped into the main hall.

Upon entering the main hall, Lu Shui saw the Third Elder at the very top.

At this moment, the Third Elder wore a face that screamed, "You owe me fifty million."

Seeing this face, Lu Shui felt terrible. He wasn't sure what punishment he would receive this time.

"Greetings, Third Elder," Lu Shui respectfully bowed.

"Know you were wrong?" The Third Elder's voice was somewhat low.

Lu Shui didn't argue this time, merely lowering his head and saying:

"I know."

The Third Elder watched Lu Shui, a hint of disappointment in his eyes, then asked, "Then why did you do it?"

Lu Shui didn't answer. He really wanted to ask: Third Elder, do you understand love?

But he didn't dare to ask, because the Third Elder did not understand love.

Seeing Lu Shui not speak, the Third Elder had no intention of inquiring further. He already knew the general answer from the Second Elder.

"I heard that the mutation in Qiuyun Town was due to your foresight?" The Third Elder changed the subject.

Lu Shui showed no humility regarding this, nodding:

"Yes."

Truly not humble at all. The Third Elder looked at Lu Shui, unsure what to say to him.

"Then, as your punishment for this matter, you will go and find the source of this incident one week from now. Any problems?" the Third Elder asked.

Just this?

Lu Shui felt curious. Was it too light? He then said:

"No problem."

The Third Elder nodded: "Very good. Then for the first five days of this week, you will stay by the Wind Frost River to reflect on your mistakes."

Lu Shui: "..."

The Wind Frost River? Is that a place for people?

With his second tier cultivation, staying there for five days would leave him half-dead if not dead. Of course, with his current strength, he wasn't afraid.

The most important thing was that the Wind Frost River was a mysterious place. With his luck, he might trigger an opportunity within two days of entering.

Triggering an opportunity within the Lu family, with a large commotion, wouldn't that be asking for trouble?

Asking for trouble could easily lead to a loss of freedom.

This concerns the second break off engagement.

Therefore, I cannot go in.

"Third Elder, I think perhaps we could find a different punishment? Staying inside for five days might lead to serious injury, and then I won't have time to go out and search for the source." Lu Shui tried to negotiate.

"Are the remaining two days not enough for you to recover?" This was the Third Elder's ruthless reply.

Lu Shui originally wanted to say something else, but before he could even speak, the Third Elder said:

"If you're unwilling, that's also an option. Then, regarding the update modern equipment matter..."

Before the Third Elder could finish speaking, Lu Shui immediately said:

"Third Elder, I'll go."

Lu Shui realized the Third Elder was actually giving him the option not to go, which was a threat.

How despicable.

"Since that's the case, leave your storage magic treasure behind, then report to your father and mother that you are safe, and go today," the Third Elder said without room for negotiation.