Seeing the once-ferocious Hu Yan Bawei now fawning like a kicked dog before Luo Yu, Shui Dongsheng felt a wave of satisfaction… and a rising awe toward Luo Yu's identity.
Shui Yue'er blinked her bright eyes at Luo Yu, admiration practically sparkling in them.
Just moments ago, those Hu Yan brothers had stood at her family's gate spouting insults. She'd been so furious she wanted to blast them straight out of the courtyard, but for the sake of the bigger picture, she could only stand beside her father and swallow the humiliation. She'd been feeling miserable.
Who would've thought Luo Yu would suddenly appear—without even lifting a hand—and instantly solve her frustration for her? At that moment, it felt as if her entire heart lit up because of him.
Meanwhile, the two Hu Yan brothers lay in the corner, blood leaking from their noses and mouths, collapsed like corpses. Shui Yue'er felt all the gloom in her chest disperse—utterly satisfying.
Shui Bing'er, while grateful, kept studying Luo Yu's face and aura. The resemblance to Senior Lei Feng was just too strong—only the physique and that wicked, overpowering aura were a bit lacking.
Luo Yu didn't think much of it. He simply turned his head toward the groveling Hu Yan Bawei.
"You came to the Shui family for what purpose?"
Hu Yan Bawei answered instantly, "My main goal was to escalate the conflict between the Shui family and the Elephant Armored Sect. What the sect wants most is for Shui Dongsheng to chase me out onto the streets."
Luo Yu nodded. "Continue."
"If I anger Shui Dongsheng enough to make him pursue me, then our Elephant Armored Sect has a justified reason to bring a troop and retaliate. And the other major families can't interfere—no excuse."
Shui Dongsheng's face darkened. Shui Yue'er and Shui Bing'er instantly understood—if Luo Yu hadn't appeared, the Shui family would have walked right into a disaster. And to achieve that goal, Hu Yan Bawei would've said even filthier things to provoke them.
Luo Yu asked, "Fine, but why is the Elephant Armored Sect so eager to target the Shui family?"
Hu Yan Bawei didn't hide a thing. "The Elephant Armored Sect pledged allegiance to Spirit Hall, but we're not valued highly, so we barely got any benefits. Sect Master Hu Yan Zhen wants to borrow Spirit Hall's name to conquer the Shui family and seize resources."
"And it's also a way to show loyalty and prove our worth to Spirit Hall."
With that, everyone finally understood the whole picture.
"Hu Yan the old bastard really treats my Shui family like clay in his hands!" Shui Dongsheng clenched his fists, furious. "He only targeted our family?"
"You guys really are the easiest to take down. If not you, then who?" Hu Yan Bawei rolled his eyes, blunt and merciless.
"You—!" Shui Dongsheng trembled with rage.
Luo Yu shot Hu Yan Bawei a lazy look. The man shivered instantly and shut up.
In the hearts of the Shui sisters, their father's mighty image crumbled, while Luo Yu rose continuously—straight up the divine pedestal.
Not that they couldn't understand their father's restraint… but oh, it was suffocating. Luo Yu, on the other hand—he simply didn't do restraint. One appearance, and everything was solved effortlessly.
Luo Yu waved him off. "Alright, enough. You can go."
Hu Yan Bawei hesitated, face twisted earnestly. "My lord, since I cooperated so well… about the technique you used on me…"
"I can only activate it, not undo it. Want me to try again?" Luo Yu smiled.
"No! No need!" Hu Yan Bawei panicked and quickly refused.
Luo Yu continued calmly, "My teacher said if you behave well, he'll come remove the restriction for you."
Hu Yan Bawei didn't look happy. He never believed in vague promises. He only believed in one thing—if he was useful, he wouldn't die.
And if the day came when he lost his value—
Hu Yan Bawei suddenly shivered violently.
Luo Yu gave him a strange look—he'd just promised to let the man go someday. Why did he look even more terrified?
Pointing toward the unconscious brothers, Luo Yu said, "I don't want the Shui family getting dragged into trouble. You can handle this, right?"
"Of course! A small matter like this? Leave it to me!" Hu Yan Bawei replied immediately, eager to show his worth.
He activated his spirit power—seven rings lit up, the Diamond Mammoth roaring as martial spirit possession took hold. His third ring shone, and his massive fists crackled as they expanded like heavy gauntlets.
Shui Dongsheng braced instinctively, thinking Hu Yan Bawei was about to attack again—
But instead, Hu Yan Bawei slammed one massive fist into his own chest.
"—!!"
Blood sprayed out, his entire upper garment exploded, and two ribs snapped with a crack.
The Shui family trio was stunned. Luo Yu, however, understood immediately.
Hu Yan Bawei grabbed the unconscious brothers by the neck like chickens. With a twist—
Crack.
Shui Dongsheng's heart skipped a beat. The brutality was extreme. And breaking two of his own ribs just to sell the act… that was terrifying in a whole different way.
Luo Yu, though, viewed it differently—adaptable, ruthless, smart. Handled properly, this guy could be a valuable asset.
"How will you explain this when you return?" Shui Dongsheng asked curiously.
"Secrets of heaven can't be revealed," Hu Yan Bawei replied dismissively. He was loyal to Luo Yu—not to Shui Dongsheng.
Shui Dongsheng fumed but had no retort.
Luo Yu thought briefly, then said, "Forget your old plan. It won't work. Tell Hu Yan Zhen you were injured by a black-robed man with a hammer on the road. Tell him to get revenge."
Hu Yan Bawei scratched his head, confused.
Luo Yu explained, "Just follow what I said. A black-robed man, carrying a hammer, ambushed you on your way to Tianshui City. Beat you half to death. Sent you back to deliver a message."
"Spirit Hall's Elephant Armored Sect can stay home and wait for their funeral."
Hu Yan Bawei's mind spun in circles, but he still obeyed. Before leaving, he used his soul skill again to beat himself even worse—for "credibility."
"A real talent," Luo Yu sighed as he watched the man drag the bodies away.
Turning around, he found the Shui family looking awkward—Shui Dongsheng didn't know where to put his hands, Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er looked both worshipful and nervous, afraid that the "memory-restored" Luo Yu might distance himself.
Luo Yu smiled slightly. "What are you all thinking? Relax."
"What we were before, we still are."
After chatting for a bit, Luo Yu declined Shui Dongsheng's dinner invitation. He and the sisters took a quiet walk before returning to the academy.
The moment he pushed open the door, Luo Yu felt a surge of fire shoot up from his lower abdomen—his mouth dry, throat burning.
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