Rebirth of the Cannon Fodder in the Entertainment Circle
Chapter 431 - 430: Fell into a Pit

Chapter 431: Chapter 430: Fell into a Pit

Lu Xun drove Luo Ning home, then headed to the special department to meet with people from the Ancient Fengshui Family.

When he saw Family Head Luo personally arriving, he was initially surprised.

However, he quickly realized that this visit to the Imperial Capital was not just to show the highest sincerity to the higher-ups; it was most likely about the Yanyue Blade.

He didn’t beat around the bush with these people and recounted the investigation findings once.

He also showed them the video recording of the Array to everyone present.

Sikong Wei watched the video and frowned, "This Array is of no low level. What kind of powerful force is behind this, capable of setting up so many at once?"

Lei Qiu suggested, "Could it be the work of a renegade from a Fengshui Family?"

Everyone present: "..."

Suddenly wanting to throw Lei Qiu out, they had only seen people who gilded their own faces, not those who blackened their own.

Truly fitting for Lei Lifei’s most beloved son, all were a burden.

An elder from the Lei Family sighed and pulled at Lei Qiu’s clothes, "Young master, don’t talk nonsense. From the video, it’s clearly not the method of our Ancient Fengshui Family."

Lou Yiheng glanced at Lei Qiu, "If you don’t understand, then talk less."

After all, this was the Imperial Capital. If Lei Qiu misspoke, it could cause misunderstandings with the special department and those above.

Lei Qiu, looking innocent, said, "I was just casually speaking; look how nervous you all are."

Then he explained to Lu Xun.

"Minister Lu, please don’t misunderstand. Our elder can confirm this isn’t the method our family uses to set up Arrays. As for other families, I can’t guarantee."

Before coming here, his father had instructed him privately to stir the waters as much as possible, and this suggestion was also encouraged by Luo Ning before coming.

He must have stirred things up by now, right?

Other family members present: "..." Indeed, a rotten tree gives birth to rotten branches, a dog’s mouth can’t spit out ivory.

Young Master Ming, with a dark face, said, "Lei Qiu, stop talking nonsense. The method of setting up this Array may not be from your Lei Family, but neither is it from any of ours."

Lei Qiu rolled his eyes, "I was just guessing randomly; why are you so agitated? Could it be guilt?"

Young Master Ming glared at Lei Qiu, "It is absolutely unrelated to our Ming Family; I am not guilty. If you can’t speak properly, then don’t talk at all."

Lei Qiu pouted, "Then you all continue; I’ll stop talking."

Lu Xun smiled and said, "Mr. Lei was just making a random guess; everyone need not worry."

"We had investigated previously; such an Array isn’t something ordinary families and forces can set up."

"Even the masters from the Fengshui Xuanhui admitted they couldn’t do it."

"So Mr. Lei’s suspicion is also normal,"

"Of course, it’s easy for everyone to prove themselves."

"Next, our special department will rely on you all to break the Array."

Lu Xun’s words were implicit but conveyed one meaning.

Our special department is also suspicious that this Array is related to you Ancient Fengshui Families as only you have the capabilities to set it up.

So if you want to prove yourselves, go break the Array properly, and don’t think about shirking; otherwise, you’ll be suspected.

Those who were originally prepared to shirk cursed Lei Qiu in their hearts.

Being able to set up so many Luck Absorption Arrays with such extensive reach, the power behind it was definitely not simple.

They were not keen on making an enemy of such a force.

So coming to the Imperial Capital was just to go through the motions, planning to slowly work on the Array or find excuses for their inability to break it.

Now, with Lei Qiu, that incompetent teammate handing over the leverage to Lu Xun, they had no choice but to face it head-on.

This young troublemaker and his father were exactly the same kind of annoying.

After Lu Xun finished speaking, his gaze fell on Family Head Luo, who had the highest status and seniority here.

Family Head Luo cursed Lei Qiu thoroughly in his heart. This troublemaker was half-baked in Feng Shui Mystical Technique, and sending him to break the Array was useless.

His mouth opened and shut and had landed them in such trouble; he almost saw that infuriating son-in-law again.

Not wanting to think about it anymore, the thought was unbearable.

He smiled faintly, "Since we have come to the Imperial Capital, we will naturally cooperate fully with the special department here."

This was also a form of commitment.

Lu Xun smiled, "Then I thank everyone here in advance."

"When would you like to take action?"

He paused and suggested, "I recommend that each family act separately, breaking the Array concurrently within a set time frame to avoid alerting the adversary."

Family Head Luo tapped his fingers on the armrest of his chair, "It might not be easy to achieve that, as there are many Arrays set up, and among the people we brought, only a few can decipher Arrays."

Lu Xun had anticipated that these people would want to muddy the waters and not dedicate themselves fully.

He unchangingly said, "I have already thought this through for you all. If your manpower here is insufficient, the Fengshui Xuanhui has expressed willingness to send people to assist."

"I calculated, and together, we have just enough people."

Hearing Lu Xun’s words, everyone present knew he had already planned everything.

They glanced between Lu Xun and Lei Qiu, wondering if this young troublemaker had secretly reached an agreement with Lu Xun and had intentionally thrown in a brick to attract jade to trap them earlier.

Lei Qiu, noticing everyone’s continuous gazes, was somewhat puzzled about what these people were up to.

So they glared back, what are you looking at? I didn’t say anything wrong.

Anyway, it wasn’t their Lei Family’s doing, so they were not guilty.

Seeing his reaction, everyone momentarily dismissed their previous thoughts; this young troublemaker probably didn’t have the brains for that.

Family Head Luo also knew they had fallen into a pit. If they didn’t genuinely exert themselves, the higher-ups would definitely be displeased and might even take actions targeted at the Ancient Fengshui Family.

"If the Fengshui Xuanhui’s people are coordinating and we have enough manpower, then we families have no objections to such arrangements."

Then he shifted his tone and looked at Lu Xun, "I heard Luo Ning is part of your special department, so I hope she can come and assist us at that time."

Lu Xun raised an eyebrow, "She is just an external aid to our special department and is not under our command and arrangement."

His voice grew colder, "Besides, she’s just a young girl. How could she be of help in such a significant matter?"

This remark left those present speechless.

Unknown to whom among the Lou Family and Luo Family had managed to handle the interceptors and even snatched away the Luo Family’s Treasure.

Although Luo Ning was a young girl, if she couldn’t help, who could?

But everyone could see that Minister Lu was very protective of Luo Ning.

Considering Luo Ning’s assertive behavior at sea previously, each family opted not to offend that little menace for the time being.

Thus, they chose to remain silent, discreetly glancing towards Family Head Luo.

Since he had brought it up, let him resolve it.