Chapter 0007: Strength

The man in the splendid golden robe, after listening, slightly furrowed his brows, "Commander Feng has made an appearance. What is his relationship with my despicable younger brother? He is known for being stern and impartial. I would like to win him over, but his heart is as hard as stone, loyal only to his father, and indifferent to outsiders. However, you just mentioned that bloodstains were found outside the despicable one's courtyard, but none inside. It is highly likely that Fang Mu did not enter. Yet, one can never be too careful... Therefore, that despicable one and her mother must die."

"This... this lord commander, I am but a subordinate, and it seems I have seen that assassin come through here. If we do not go in and search, I will have difficulty with the young master..." Before he could finish speaking, he saw a pair of fists, as large as bowls, swiftly strike towards his chest, faintly glowing red. This royal guard did not even have time to react before being hit, his body flying out like a broken string.

It seems that just now, the strike from Guard Wang indeed startled Luo Yu. "He does not dare; since I, Feng, have already made my statement, no one from the Luo family will dare to come here to investigate, unless he no longer wishes to live. As for offending my intentions, do not take it too seriously; he is merely a small assassin, which is nothing for a prominent family like the Luo family. It won't stir up any waves. Rest well, and in a few days, I will come to find you for a game of chess. By the way, how have you been progressing with the 'Longzhong Duel' chess game I showed you last time?" A flash of concern appeared on Commander Feng's face, seemingly dismissing Guard Wang, and he shifted the topic.

This Commander Feng is indeed renowned in the martial world, known for his ruthless actions when provoked, mercilessly killing those who cross him. However, he is clear about his grievances and has countless enemies in the martial world. His exceptional skills have already reached the innate realm, and he serves in the government, which is why few dare to seek revenge against him, and most who attempt do not return.

Wei Wei said: "Hehe, how surprising, I didn't expect the mad uncle who often plays chess with you to be the Grand Commander of the Luo family. If it weren't for what happened tonight, I wouldn't have intended to let you know my identity. However, that Wang fellow actually tried to kill you without leaving any way out. How could I bear not to save you? Now that you know my identity, there is no need to mind anything. What was in the past will not change now." Luo Yu looked at the gentle-faced Commander Feng, his eyes slightly turning, and said: "Mad uncle, you want me to play chess with you, right? Don't worry, anytime is fine. I also want to thank you for saving me today. However, will that guard Wang come looking for me again?" A look of concern appeared in Luo Yu's eyes.

"Just a little more, at most two months, and I will be able to solve that chess problem," Luo Yu said earnestly, his face sincere and filled with confidence. "Alright, alright, you stay at home for these two months to study the chess problem. I guarantee that no one will dare to disturb you. You should go in and rest early; I need to report today’s events to the master right away." After saying this, with a strange twist of his body, Luo Yu felt a shadow flash before him, and the person vanished like a ghost.

I will say it again, there are no assassins here. If it weren't for the young master's face, you would already be a dead man. Get lost! The voice of Commander Feng was extremely cold, as if a sharp sword had pierced directly into the heart of the royal guard.

At this moment, the middle-aged man in the white robe patted his chest and said: "Wang Guardian's palm technique has improved, the internal energy is well-concentrated, and the palm strikes like the wind. You are only a step away from the master level of the Silk Hand technique, which is truly commendable. However, I have been here all day and have not seen any assassins come in. You may leave now." He merely waved his hand at Wang Guardian and no longer looked at him.

This Commander Feng is quite strict with his subordinates. The Luo Mansion's court of justice was personally established by him, and anyone in the Luo Mansion who breaks the rules or commits an offense will be captured and severely punished in the court. Over time, the people of the Luo Mansion have come to fear him like a tiger. However, despite his ruthlessness, he is extremely loyal to Luo.

After discovering the true identity of Uncle Madman, Luo Yu's worries diminished significantly. He was well aware of the immense power held by the position of the Luo Family's commander, which was nearly one person beneath the emperor and above ten thousand others. He silently thought, "Surely those guards would truly not dare to cause trouble again, but I still need to be cautious in the near future. I wonder if that person just now was the assassin?" After pondering for a moment, he immediately turned and entered the house. At that moment, the guard Wang, injured and accompanied by several subordinates, was kneeling on the ground. He solemnly addressed the elegantly dressed man in the golden robe seated in the center, saying, "Young Master, it is indeed Commander Feng who does not allow us to investigate. I am afraid of provoking him, which could hinder the Young Master’s future control over the entire estate. Moreover, the Grand Commander has already reached a level of mastery in martial arts, and we are simply no match for him."

He looked at two other items outside. One of them was a family letter, with a plain gray-white envelope that was unremarkable, containing only an address and nothing else. Luo Yu did not open it, but carefully put it away. When he looked at the last item, a hint of interest appeared on his face. It was a finely crafted golden quiver, which had three grooves. An arrow from one of the grooves had already been released, leaving two grooves each containing a short, black arrow. The tips of the arrows gleamed coldly, clearly indicating they were lethal weapons. Especially at night, these black short arrows were extremely difficult to detect once fired, often achieving an effect that was hard to guard against. The back of the quiver was engraved with two ancient characters, "Tongbao," suggesting that this was a self-defense weapon specially crafted for the Tongbao Money House, intended for some of the managers of the money house to use for protection in case of emergencies, ensuring they would not be completely defenseless.

On the morning of the second day, Luo Yu arrived early beneath the old locust tree. After looking around to confirm that no one was present, he quickly climbed up to the bird's nest. He reached out to retrieve the items he had hidden the day before and sat directly on the tree to examine them. First, he took out the slightly bloodstained banknote and unfolded it. Halfway through, Luo Yu was horrified and quickly tucked the banknote back into his bosom, his expression turning somewhat grim. This banknote was, of course, the one related to the contract involving Mu and Luo Feng. Luo Yu was somewhat aware of the matter regarding the counterfeit note. If Luo Feng were to find out, he would certainly not let Luo Yu off the hook. At this moment, Luo Yu silently vowed that this matter must remain buried in his heart and could never be disclosed; otherwise, even his mother might be implicated. After coming to this conclusion, he carefully put away the banknote.

It was only because, back in the day, before he had perfected his martial arts, he was sought out by his enemies. After a fierce battle, when he was gravely injured and on the verge of collapse, Luo Zeng arrived with his troops to rescue him and his family. He even allowed him to recuperate in the Luo residence, and his family was well protected by people sent by Luo Zeng. Once he recovered, this individual pledged allegiance to the Luo family and was appointed by Luo Zeng as the Chief Guardian of the Luo residence. He remained loyal and diligent, never making mistakes in his duties, and earned Luo Zeng's deep trust.

After Luo Yu looked over these items, he initially intended to hide them all inside the house. However, upon further consideration, he feared that his elder brother, Luo Feng, might secretly send someone to search his room. After all, these items were too important to him; if he were in Luo Feng's position, he would not overlook such a suspicious place either. After pondering for a moment, he ultimately decided to hide them in the bird's nest, as only he knew about it, making it sufficiently discreet. Once Luo Yu made his decision, he immediately took action. After placing the items in the bird's nest, he tore off some branches from elsewhere and placed them on top to conceal the items before cautiously returning to his room.

At that moment, the steward approached Luo Feng and said, "Young Master, the Master has given a strict order not to harm her and her child. Given today's situation, that Commander Feng is likely assigned to protect them. Today's events have certainly alerted him, so we should proceed with caution." "Hmph, killing openly is something only those with simple minds would do. There are many ways to eliminate her and her child. In a month, it will be Father's birthday, right? As long as we do it this way... Hehe..." Luo Feng whispered to the steward, his voice kept very low, and soon a series of sinister laughs echoed from the side room, marking the quiet unfolding of a plot to harm Luo Yu.

Witnessing the entire process, Luo Yu was filled with shock and said to the man in the white robe: "Crazy Uncle, you... you are the Grand Commander of the Luo Family?" At this moment, the Commander turned to look at Luo Yu, and a kind expression immediately appeared on his face.

"Yes, yes, Commander, please do not take offense. I will leave with my men right away." The guard Wang did not even have time to wipe the blood from the corner of his mouth before he fled with his subordinates like the wind, not daring to look back even once, clearly frightened by this Commander.