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Chapter 376: Although Sea Demon Princess is a Demon Princess, three of them won’t do!

The next day, the sun was shining brightly, the clouds and fog dissipated, and a scorching sun rose from the east. Under the sunlight, the thick snow in the capital gradually melted.

Water droplets kept falling under the vermilion eaves, washing the bluestone road clean and bright. The house was quiet. Lu Zhan went out wearing the deputy commander's official robe sent by the Demon Suppression Bureau, a jade crown on his head, official boots on his feet, looking neat and meticulous.

The streets were crowded with people. Lu Zhan rode a tall horse and came straight to Wuyang Palace.

Although he didn't know why he was going to Southern Xinjiang, the Grand Master attached great importance to this matter. After thinking about it, it was not a trivial matter. Once he went to Southern Xinjiang, he estimated that he would not be able to come back for a while. Lu Zhan wanted to see Xiao Chu before leaving.

The sun was shining brightly, and Wuyang Palace was bathed in golden light, looking quite magnificent.

Lu Zhan was a frequent visitor to Wuyang Palace. As soon as he dismounted from his horse, the guard at the gate took the reins, bent down and invited Lu Zhan to go in directly.

The maids in the mansion were quite familiar with Lu Zhan and had already tacitly accepted him as their son-in-law.

"Is Lu Tongsi here to see the young lady again?" The little maid was beaming with joy and greeted Lu Zhan with a blushing face.

Lu Zhan was the deputy commander at a young age and a frequent visitor to Wuyang Palace. No matter how one looked at it, Lu Zhan was not someone that the maids dared to dream of. However, he was too handsome, and the maids would instinctively feel shy if he looked at them for even a second.

Lu Zhan said with a straight face: "Since you know, why don't you hurry up and report it?"

Lu Zhan narrowed his eyes. It was hard to connect such a leisurely old man with Qin Xingjian, the patriarch of the Qin family.

"I see…"

There was a smile in Qin Xingjian's eyes. He turned and looked at Lu Zhan: "Sit down."

The bamboo forest is winding and twisting, like a nine-curve corridor, and there is a stream beside it. The stream water is clear and gurgling, and you can vaguely see koi jumping out of the water.

Lu Zhan naturally knew about this. He was surprised that Old Master Qin was actually in Wuyang Palace. Hiss...he was going to meet Xiao Chu's family.

...

Lu Zhan did not hesitate, he sat down calmly, picked up the teapot on the table and poured two cups of tea.

Lu Zhan walked along the gravel road. There were exquisite rockeries on both sides of the road. Because they rarely saw the sun, they were covered with moss.

"Old Master Qin is in the pavilion in the bamboo forest. Please go in, Commander. I will leave now." The little maidservant didn't dare to get any closer after sending her here.

It’s just that Lu Zhan was weak at that time and was not “qualified” to meet the real head of the Qin family.

"He is the eldest lady's grandfather."

"Gurgling..."

The old man was wearing a gray-green robe and sitting in the pavilion. His hair and beard were gray, but his posture was exceptionally upright. He was fiddling with the chessboard at this moment, with a boiling teapot at hand. His demeanor was as leisurely as clouds and flowing water, quite indifferent and otherworldly.

After walking for about a quarter of an hour, a bamboo forest appeared in front of us.

Lu Zhan thought for a moment, but was not intimidated by Qin Xingjian's aura. He just shook his head and said calmly, "I am not good at chess."

Lu Zhan was invited to the front hall for tea, and the serving maid was sent away to prevent any rumors from spreading that would affect his reputation.

Qin Xingjian looked calm, as if he had known Lu Zhan for a long time, and his tone carried an irresistible majesty.

"lead the way."

"Why is Mr. Qin here?" Lu Zhan asked.

When Lu Zhan was in Jinling, he had met the old man of the Qin family branch. The conversation they had at that time was still ringing in his ears. However, the old man of the Qin family branch was far inferior to Qin Xingjian in terms of temperament and strength.

"Yeah." Lu Zhan straightened his clothes and walked into the bamboo forest.

Lu Zhan smiled and walked into the pavilion. He looked up and saw that Qin Xingjian had a restrained aura, but it could not hide his strong inner energy and unfathomable strength.

Lu Zhan was slightly startled: "Old Master Qin?"

The snow in the bamboo forest has melted, and the dark green leaves are stretching in the wind. The pavilion is almost hidden by the bamboo forest, and its outline can be vaguely seen.

Qin Xingjian noticed Lu Zhan coming, but he didn't turn around. Instead, he heard a deep, slightly old voice:

"..."

Rumor has it that the three brothers of the Qin family were fighting for the position of head of the family. Qin Xingjian killed two of the brothers and only then did he take the position of head of the family. His tactics were decisive and ruthless.

The little maid shook her head: "Old Master Qin is here to visit the Grand Master, and he might stop by to see the Young Miss. He happened to know that you are here too, so he invited you to have a chat."

The sound of boiling tea came with the wind, the green scent of bamboo leaves mixed with the fragrance of tea, and Lu Zhan could vaguely see the figure of the old man.

Lu Zhan thought about it for a moment, but he was not nervous. He had dealt with other members of the Qin family before, and he knew that a meeting was only a matter of time.

If you kidnap someone's granddaughter, they will always come to "hold you accountable".

Xiao Chu's maternal family is the Qin family, one of the four great families. Her maternal grandfather is the current head of the Qin family, named Qin Xingjian.

Qin Xingjian looked at Lu Zhan's calm demeanor and said with interest, "When you first met the Qin family in Jinling, you seemed a little reserved. Now you seem to be more relaxed. It seems that the Demon Suppression Division is very good at training people."

Qin Xingjian looked up at Lu Zhan and suddenly smiled. He stood up and looked at the bamboo forest behind him, and asked, "You don't seem surprised that I would meet you."

However, if he really met Qin Xingjian at that time, Lu Zhan was afraid that he would not be confident enough. But now he and Qin Xingjian met in the Bamboo Pavilion, although they were two generations apart, their strength was at the same level.

Lu Zhan pushed the teacup in front of him and said, "To be honest, I felt nervous and uneasy at first because I was not strong enough. If you are not strong enough, you will naturally lack confidence. Even if you pretend to be calm on the surface, you can't hide your guilty conscience."

"Master Lu, can you play a game of chess with me?"

"Please go to the front hall and wait, Mr. Lu. I will be there soon."

Lu Zhan stood up and followed the maid. Wuyang Palace covered a large area. There were countless reception rooms in the front and back yards alone, and there were dozens of bamboo forests in the garden.

"It's only a matter of time." Lu Zhan smiled slightly and said truthfully, "It's just that I didn't expect to meet you in Wuyang Palace."

About half a cup of tea later, a little maid came hurriedly:

"Master Lu, the eldest lady is still in seclusion, so you won't be able to see her today. However... Old Master Qin happens to be in the mansion, and would like to invite you to come over for a chat."

The old man of the Qin family has been through many battles and has seen many changes in the world. It is not a wise choice to be polite in front of him.

Lu Zhan's frank words surprised Qin Xingjian.

Qin Xingjian stared at the teacup in front of him and smiled faintly, "I have lived in the capital for a long time and have been used to hearing flattery, but I rarely hear such truth. You are very honest, no wonder Qin Fei admires you so much and learns everything from you."

“Huh?” Lu Zhan was a little surprised and smiled bitterly, “At that time, Qin Fei was very displeased with me and even blocked the door outside the Demon Suppression Bureau to provoke me.”

Qin Xingjian smiled and said, "He was indeed angry with you at the time, thinking that you had brought trouble to Lan Lan's reputation. But that challenge was eventually stopped by Lan Lan. Qin Fei was a proud child, and he felt ashamed when he returned home, so he asked his subordinates to investigate you. His original intention was to know himself and the enemy, hoping to find an opportunity to fight you again, but he was unexpectedly impressed by your deeds, and now he learns everything from you."

Lu Zhan really didn't expect this. At that time, Qin Fei challenged him and was indeed stopped by Xiao Chu. After that, he had no more contact with Qin Fei and didn't know what happened to Qin Fei.

Who could have expected that Qin Fei would suddenly admire him.

Lu Zhan said modestly: "It's just that I'm not talented enough, so I'm afraid Qin Fei won't be able to learn anything."

Qin Xingjian agreed with this and nodded, "Indeed."

"..."

what?

Lu Zhan raised his eyebrows slightly. He was just being modest and polite just now. Why did the old man take it seriously?

Qin Xingjian lowered his head to drink tea and said leisurely:

"He even learned your habit of going to brothels."

"........."

"Cough cough..."

Lu Zhan coughed twice with a strange look on his face, thinking that Qin Fei was the same, he didn't learn good things but instead learned bad things.

But think about it carefully, what does this have to do with Mr. Lu? Mr. Lu has so many excellent qualities, why doesn't Qin Fei learn from him?

Thinking of this, Lu Zhan said, "It seems that Young Master Qin is also a free-spirited person."

Qin Xingjian glanced at him with some surprise, then turned back to admire the bamboo and said slowly:

"There have been some unusual movements in the Myriad Beasts Abyss recently, and I came here to discuss this with the Grand Master. It so happened that the Grand Master was not at the mansion, so I wanted to stop by to see Lan Lan, but I didn't expect to run into you again. I have heard of your name a long time ago, and since there is a chance, I would like to meet you."

Lu Zhan understood what Old Master Qin meant. This was to explain why they were meeting here, so he said:

"I am here to see Lan Lan as well, but she is in seclusion, so I guess we won't be able to see each other in the short term."

Qin Xingjian put his hands behind his back and said slowly, "Want to say goodbye to Lanlan before going to Southern Xinjiang?"

"That's right." Lu Zhan smiled. The Qin family is the head of the four great families and has a complicated relationship with the imperial court. Whenever there is an important event, they will be involved in the discussion. It is normal for them to know about the Southern Xinjiang incident.

Qin Xingjian said meaningfully: "During your trip to Southern Xinjiang, you were with Ling Jiaoyue from Yunshui Sect and Jiang Ningshuang from Xiuyin Square. I wonder if you are still thinking about Lanlan."

"..."

Hey... this old man came prepared. His sarcastic tone has a bit of the sour taste of a Confucian scholar.

Lu Zhan did not argue, but smiled and said: "Whether it is Fairy Ling, Fairy Jiang, or Lan Lan, they are all people that this junior cherishes and values. A cultivator has a long life, and having such a beautiful woman is enough for life."

Qin Xingjian didn't say anything, but turned around again. He looked at Lu Zhan for a long while, and his expression became more and more strange.

According to Lu Zhan's wisdom, he must know what it means to meet him. He is Chu Wantang's grandfather, and his attitude is the Qin family's attitude towards Lu Zhan.

Qin Xingjian thought Lu Zhan would embellish these romantic affairs with some words, but he didn't expect him to be so frank.

It is said that Lu Zhan has a very bad reputation and is not a good person, but now it seems that he is not a bad person at all, but rather has a kind of romantic and unrestrained style of taking pleasure in revenge.

For a marriage between a man and a woman, this may not be a good match, but for a cultivator, this mentality is very good.

Be free but have a bottom line, be happy but know when to advance and retreat.

Qin Xingjian rubbed his fingers gently, his eyes deepened a little, and he said slowly:

"Although I seldom care about worldly affairs, I also know that Lanlan has deep feelings for you. The two of you have been through life and death many times, and your bond is deep, which cannot be easily separated by outsiders. Don't worry, although I am a little older, I am not an antique. As long as Lanlan is willing, I will naturally support her. But... can you protect her?"

Lu Zhan was surprised that the old man was so straightforward. He thought the other party would be roundabout and talk to him about some meaningless conditions, but he didn't expect the other party to be so direct.

Lu Zhan looked directly into Qin Xingjian's eyes and said seriously, "I can."

"Even if the world is in turmoil, even if everyone is our enemy?"

"Even if the world is in turmoil, even if everyone is our enemy."

Lu Zhan's voice was solemn and sonorous. Although he was lustful, he was definitely not a coward. If such a day really came, he would protect Xiao Chu and bear the consequences and the burden.

only…

"But no matter how beautifully I speak, it is just empty talk in your eyes. Although I have decent talent, I am definitely not the first choice for the Qin family. Why are you so worried?" General Lu Zhan asked doubtfully.

Qin Xingjian looked at his expression and said with a smile:

"Why is that? Of course it's because Lan Lan likes you. Could it be that I am threatening you to leave Lan Lan? You underestimate us, the noble families."

"Although the Qin family values ​​family background, they never force their children to make choices. Besides, although you are not very upright, you are honest and worthy of Lanlan. What's more, according to your talent, you are good enough to be favored by the aristocratic family."