Lu Changfeng put the seven porcelain bottles into his Heaven-Earth Bag, stood up, and stretched his somewhat stiff neck.
Lu Chengen's voice came from outside the door. "Sir, Father asks that you come to the front hall to discuss matters."
Lu Changfeng answered and pushed the door open.
Lu Chengen stood outside, his expression grave. He lowered his voice. "Sir, we just received word that Xu Cangming and Jiang Yunhe went to the Liu Residence tonight. They stayed for nearly two hours before leaving."
Lu Changfeng raised his brows slightly, the corners of his mouth lifting.
"The three families have joined forces?"
"Most likely."
Lu Chengen nodded. "Father says they may make their move very soon."
Lu Changfeng nodded and chuckled. "Three Sixth Realm experts joining forces... decisive enough."
He strode toward the front hall, his steps calm and unhurried, like a guest heading to a banquet rather than a battle to the death.
Watching his retreating figure, Lu Chengen took a deep breath and followed.
The front hall of the Lu Residence was brightly lit.
Lu Huanzhang sat in the seat of honor. A City Defense Map lay spread across the table before him, marking the locations of the Liu, Xu, and Puppet Artisan family residences, as well as the City Lord's Residence, the Guixu Entrance, and the layout of the protective grand formation.
Several retainers and Household Guards of the Lu Family stood on either side, their expressions grave as they conversed in low voices.
When Lu Changfeng entered, Lu Huanzhang rose and nodded to him.
"Young sir, have you finished refining it?"
Lu Changfeng took a porcelain bottle from his sleeve and placed it on the table.
"Seven bottles. Enough to give them a bitter cup to swallow."
Lu Huanzhang's expression eased considerably. He examined the bottle