Female Novel
Chapter 576
"The second head of the Sirius Society, Hu Tianba is dead!"
As the news of the massacre spread, chaos engulfed Yenching City. Over fifty trusted members andelites of the Sirius Club were beheaded, and their bodies were callously dumped at the entrance of theHu Mansion.
The Hu family's long-established empire crumbled overnight, and many of their influential allies andsupporters were arrested. The officials remained silent, refusing to intervene. novelbin
As dawn broke, the explosive news swept through the city, sending shockwaves throughout Yenching.The leaders of the underground world grew anxious, and those who had relied on the protection of theSirius Society feared for their safety. Numerous families, businesses, and enterprises trembled,uncertain of the extent of the impending catastrophe.
Meanwhile, the common people rejoiced, releasing their pent-up frustrations. Rumors circulated thatthe officials, fed up with the Sirius Club's actions, were planning to eradicate the organization and theLu family entirely. Countless individuals eagerly anticipated this turn of events, their emotions reachingunprecedented heights.
"The Lu family is on the verge of collapse, and Master Lu has become a target," whispered the gossip.
"I heard that after Hu Tianba's death, Master Lu was furious and offered 30 million dollars for themurderer to avenge his brother," spread another rumor.
"Hehe, are they still being arrogant? The Sirius Society has hit a dead end now. Rumor has it thatMaster Lu, with his 80 billion net worth, is trying to use his connections to save his own life."
"Hey, I heard he even offered his eight beautiful wives as a bargain. I wonder which lucky bastard willget their hands on them."
Rumors and gossip spread like wildfire throughout Yenching, further fueling the chaos. With Hu Tianba,a local tyrant who had oppressed and controlled the city for years, meeting his demise, publicsentiment in Yenching became turbulent.
Meanwhile, in the luxurious villa area, within the compound of the Lu family, Master Lu, who wasdressed in a white tracksuit, reclined leisurely on a chair in his backyard. With his eyes closed, herested peacefully, fiddling with walnuts.
Despite his aged appearance, Master Lu, in his seventies, carried an aura of impending death. Hisextravagant attire and arrogant demeanor failed to mask the signs of his aging body. It was evident thathis time was running out, and that was why he was eager to find a "Land of fortune" to construct agrave, ensuring the prosperity and future of the Lu family.
Beside him stood a handsome young man in his early thirties, providing a detailed account of HuTianba's actions. Contrary to the rumors circulating in the outside world, Master Lu did not displayanger or fear at Hu Tianba's death. Instead, he remained remarkably composed.
"The downfall of the Sirius Society due to Hu Tianba's sudden death is nothing but a joke," the youngman sneered, flattering his master. "Those fools have no understanding of the Sirius Society'sbackground and the power wielded by my father."
"Troy, it's human nature to be ignorant and superficial, oblivious to backgrounds and connections,"Master Lu spoke with a smile, sipping his tea leisurely, radiating conceit and arrogance.
"Hu Tianba was always arrogant and ruthless, provoking numerous enemies. I've always advised himto maintain a low profile," Master Lu continued.
"But what did he do? Not only did he ignore my advice but also used his accomplishments to criticizemy elder brother, leaping around and hurling insults. And now, he learned his lesson, hasn't he?"
"This is solely Hu Tianba's fault, unrelated to the Lu family or the Sirius Society."
"Even if it were related, with our years of connections, our strength, and influence, could there still beanything unjust in Yenching?" Master Lu squinted his eyes, adopting a casual tone, even displaying ahint of secret joy at his brother, Hu Tianba's death.
Over the years, the Sirius Society had thrived, and the Lu family had held unrivaled power. Thisallowed Master Lu to cultivate his sense of self-importance and arrogance, believing that he possessedgreat wisdom and could perceive the essence of things. Little did he know that he was the cause of Lufamily's downfall.