The Mirror Master

Hearing this, the Wang Family was shocked and furious.

She stood up, her eyes red, and demanded loudly, "Lu Ziyuan, you and my husband were blood brothers! Why did you order Carpenter Zhang to use such an Evil Technique on the Lu Family!

"You nearly killed Ah Bai! Our two families have no grievances between us, so how could you be so vicious!"

The Li Family also grew agitated, shooting to her feet and shouting, "Don’t you spout such slander, woman! This has nothing to do with us! We don’t know anything about some ancient Evil Technique or any Locust Wood curse!"

"Still telling bald-faced lies!"

Uncle Fu grew angry as well, pointing at Lu Yao. "That Protective Talisman—wasn’t it your daughter who gave it to our young master?"

Lu Yao didn’t dare to look at Lu Bai. "I-I didn’t know there was a problem with the Protective Talisman."

"It’s true that your family might not have been the ones to do it."

Just then, Lu Bai spoke up unhurriedly. "After all, ordinary people don’t have access to this kind of Evil Technique, let alone the ability to master it."

"Exactly, exactly."

The Li Family quickly chimed in, "Ah Bai is the sensible one."

The Wang Family and Uncle Fu frowned, confused. ’Why is Lu Bai suddenly making excuses for Lu Ziyuan’s family?’

’Even if Lu Ziyuan’s family didn’t do it themselves, they must be involved somehow.’

Lu Bai continued, "Your family may not have done it, but you definitely know who did."

"We don’t know anything! Don’t talk nonsense."

The Li Family quickly retorted.

Lu Bai continued, "Cousin, when you gave me this Protective Talisman, you said the Li Family got it from a temple and that it had been consecrated.

"Li Family, since you’re the one who got it from a temple, you must remember which one."

Lu Bai stared at the Li Family, his gaze sharp, and said slowly, "Tell me."

"I..."

The Li Family’s eyes darted about. Just as she was about to name a random nearby temple, she felt a kick from Lu Ziyuan under the table.

The Li Family understood at once and broke out in a cold sweat.

’If she had named a real temple, they could just send someone to investigate, and the lie would have been easily exposed.’

Thinking quickly, the Li Family said, "That Protective Talisman... I got it from a Wandering Monk who was passing through. He said his temple was called Zhuhai Temple, and that it’s not in our Wu Dynasty."

"When I mentioned it to your cousin, she must have misunderstood and thought I got it from a local temple."

After saying this, the Li Family felt quite pleased with herself.

This explanation shifted the blame completely. It seemed irrefutable.

She had made up the temple’s name on the spot, and by claiming it wasn’t in the Wu Dynasty, she ensured they had no way to verify her story.

The Wang Family asked, "What about the Wandering Monk? Bring him here for a confrontation!"

"Wang Family, it’s not my place to say, but are you getting senile in your old age?"

The Li Family, gradually recovering her composure from her earlier panic, seized the opportunity to mock her sarcastically. "He’s a Wandering Monk. Do you even know what ’wandering’ means?

"The Master wanders far and wide. He’s long gone, and who knows where. If you have the time and energy, go ahead and look for him."

"You!"

The Wang Family was so overcome with rage that she felt a wave of dizziness and nearly fell.

With what the Li Family had said, both the physical evidence and the witness were gone.

’She knew, with absolute certainty, that Lu Ziyuan’s family had to be involved in this matter.’

’But even if she took tonight’s incident to the Government Office, Lu Ziyuan’s family would just flatly deny everything. Without evidence, the case would likely be dropped.’

"A Wandering Monk, you say?"

Lu Bai suddenly smiled.

"What are you smiling at?"

The Li Family frowned.

Lu Bai said softly, "As far as I know, there is indeed a disciple of a Buddhist Sect right here in Liuxi Town. Someone who has long been a vegetarian, a devout worshipper, renowned for their benevolence... and who knows how to perform Buddhist rituals..."

Hearing this, everyone present understood who Lu Bai was alluding to.

The Zhou Family’s own Madam Zhou!

Upon hearing this, the faces of Lu Ziyuan’s family members changed drastically.

Although they tried to feign composure, the panic in their eyes was impossible to hide.

Chen Tieshan watched coolly from the sidelines, seemingly lost in thought.

BANG!

Zhou Yu slammed his hand on the table and shot to his feet, rattling the cups and plates. His gaze was fierce as he said in a cold voice, "Lu Bai, you’d better speak clearly and stop with the veiled accusations!"

"Sit."

Lu Bai smiled. "Don’t be so hasty."

"Hmph!"

Zhou Yu clenched his fists, his knuckles cracking loudly. He sneered, "If you dare spout any more slanderous nonsense, I’ll have to teach you a lesson today!"

"Don’t, don’t fight."

Terrified that Lu Bai would be hurt, the Wang Family quickly tried to intervene, casting a pleading look toward Chen Tieshan.

Chen Tieshan stared straight ahead, as if he hadn’t seen a thing.

’In truth, he already believed most of what Lu Bai had said.’

’But the matter was simply too bizarre, and there was no evidence.’

’Besides, Lu Bai had invited him here but still hadn’t mentioned what had actually happened at the Chen Martial Arts Hall.’

’He had no intention of intervening.’

’Not unless Lu Bai asked him for help.’

’That would be a different story.’

’Then, the initiative would be his.’

’Moreover, Chen Tieshan was also curious to see how Lu Bai intended to resolve the situation today.’

’Both sides had laid their cards on the table, leaving no room for retreat.’

Chen Xiaofeng chuckled, gloating as he whispered, "Dad, this Lu Bai kid is about to get a beating."

"Uncle Fu, take my mother back to her room to rest."

Lu Bai said suddenly.

"Huh?"

Uncle Fu was stunned.

’If they left, it would mean leaving the young master alone to face Lu Ziyuan and his entire family.’

"Go!"

Lu Bai didn’t explain. He just waved his hand and said a single word.

The Wang Family had been overcome with anger moments before and was indeed unwell.

Uncle Fu hesitated for a moment but still helped the Wang Family out of the Memorial Hall.

Standing at the entrance of the Memorial Hall, the Wang Family couldn’t help but look back, her face filled with worry for Lu Bai.

Lu Bai stood up, slowly closed the doors to the Memorial Hall, and casually picked up the Cyan Cloud Sword that was leaning against the entrance.

"Lu Bai, what do you think you’re doing?"

Lu Ziyuan, having calmed down by now, snapped.

’The only ones left in this branch of the Lu Family are a widow and an orphan. What do we have to fear?’

’No matter what Lu Bai says, as long as we flatly deny it and leave no evidence, nothing will come of this!’

"Young Master, you’re holding a sword. You’re not thinking of sparring with the two of us, are you?"

"Heh heh, do you even know how to use a sword?"

Wang Shouzhong sneered, and he and Zheng Ke snickered together.

Lu Bai turned and walked toward Lu Ziyuan’s family. He smiled faintly and said, "My father’s and older brother’s spirit tablets are watching from above. Without a resolution to this matter today, no one is leaving."

Everyone was momentarily stunned.

If they hadn’t heard it with their own ears, no one would have believed such threatening words could come from Lu Bai’s mouth.

And with a smile on his face, no less.

He said it as if he were just joking around.

"Ha!"

The two guards, Wang Shouzhong and Zheng Ke, couldn’t help but burst out laughing.

’After all their years with the Lu Family, they knew exactly what Lu Bai was—or wasn’t—capable of.’

"Lu Bai, since your father passed away, you’ve completely forgotten your manners, spouting such arrogant nonsense here!"

Lu Ziyuan’s face was cold as he said slowly, "Fine. Today, I’ll act in your father’s place and teach you a lesson, teach you some manners. It might save you from getting into serious trouble out in the world one day!"

With that, Lu Ziyuan gave Wang Shouzhong and Zheng Ke a meaningful look.

The two understood and started walking toward Lu Bai.

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