Rebirth of the Cannon Fodder in the Entertainment Circle
Chapter 447 - 446: Not for Nothing

Chapter 447: Chapter 446: Not for Nothing

The elegant man and his comrades were defeated and didn’t linger any longer, wanting to retreat.

Family Head Luo watched the elegant man with a piercing gaze, "You may leave, but leave behind where you came from; otherwise, don’t blame us if things end badly for everyone."

They had won the battle, but if the elegant man fought back desperately, their side would also suffer injuries.

Family Head Luo felt there was no need to insist on detaining the opponents, as that would lead to unnecessary losses in his own ranks.

However, he still wanted to clear up the mystery of their identity.

The elegant man smiled, "Family Head Luo, even if we don’t say it, I don’t believe you don’t have a clue."

He added, "It’s exactly whom you’re suspecting."

"If it comes to a fight to the death, we are not afraid; life and death are but fleeting moments." The man truly seemed indifferent to life and death.

Family Head Luo narrowed his eyes, "You may go."

The elegant man smiled again and, without much sincerity, clasped his hands towards Family Head Luo, saying, "Thank you!"

He knew that Family Head Luo would not really see things to a devastating end.

But aware of the gap in strength, he didn’t stay any longer and left with his people.

Before leaving, he couldn’t help but give Luo Ning’s Yanyue Blade on her back another lingering look.

After they had gone, Sikong Wei asked Family Head Luo with a touch of curiosity, "Uncle Luo, who were they?"

Family Head Luo didn’t try to hide it, "Eight or nine out of ten, they’re from the International Black Alliance."

Sikong Wei showed a look of realization, "Indeed."

The others from different families weren’t particularly surprised either; they apparently all guessed the same as Family Head Luo.

It also indicated that these people knew about the specialized Feng Shui Xuan Shu division within the International Black Alliance.

Family Head Luo looked at Luo Ning, "Are you satisfied?"

Luo Ning innocently retorted, "Satisfied with what? I don’t understand what you mean, Family Head Luo."

Family Head Luo was silent; he shouldn’t have spoken out, knowing this girl could feign ignorance.

He continued, "If you can’t keep the Yanyue Blade safe, then let me take care of it."

He was genuinely worried that the Yanyue Blade might be taken away by someone from the International Black Alliance.

Luo Ning just smiled, "The Yanyue Blade is my spoils of war, there is no need for Family Head Luo to worry."

Family Head Luo burst out laughing, frustrated, "Didn’t you say before that it is the treasured family heirloom of the Luo Family and that I can’t neglect it?"

Luo Ning nodded, "Yes, indeed, it is the treasured family heirloom of the Luo Family."

Then she swiftly changed the subject, "If it were taken away by someone from the International Black Alliance right before your eyes, you, as the Family Head, would struggle to hold your head high in front of other families."

She also spread her hands, "I was considering your dignity, hence I wanted you to step in; don’t worry about it if you’re not grateful."

Family Head Luo found himself at a loss for words, "Should I still thank you then?"

Luo Ning caught on and replied, smiling and waving her hands dismissively, "No need to be polite."

Those present were speechless; no wonder the people of the Luo Family couldn’t outplay Luo Ning. Her ability to feign innocence was unparalleled.

The crucial point was that she didn’t seem to feel guilty at all; had they not seen it with their own eyes, they might have believed her.

For some unknown reason, Family Head Luo’s rage suddenly vanished; he felt that getting angry at Luo Ning was just making life unpleasant for himself.

This girl, just like her father, seemed born to create trouble for him.

He was really out of luck.

Family Head Luo couldn’t do anything about Luo Ning and didn’t want to look at her anymore, as it only made him angry.

As for the Yanyue Blade, he knew that it was unlikely Luo Ning would hand it over to him.

So he said to Lu Xun, "I’ve lost my appetite; I will skip breakfast."

Seeing that Family Head Luo was not going, the others from the different families also lost interest.

So they all expressed that they were tired and would return to rest for now.

Lu Xun smiled, "Alright, then I won’t see you out."

Thus, people from the major families all took their leave, including Sikong Wei and Lei Qiu.

No matter what, on the surface, the Six Great Families were united.

After everyone had gone, Lu Xun took Luo Ning’s hand and got into his car.

Once in the car, Lu Xun made a phone call first.

It meant that if Shi Ji really found a way to get out, let him.

After the call, Lu Xun pulled Luo Ning’s hand and kissed it, "Tonight was truly a series of dramatic events."

Luo Ning rubbed his hand, "Yeah, to be able to explicitly point out that there are issues with the International Black Alliance and even see Old Man Luo slip up, our efforts were worthwhile."

"I’ll report this matter soon and tell the authorities that it was Family Head Luo and the others who revealed that the power behind the scenes was the International Black Alliance."

Lu Xun understood Luo Ning’s implication right away; he thought the same.

The International Black Alliance had been getting increasingly active these past few years, extending its reach into their territory; they needed to be cut down.

The authorities had had ideas for some time, and this incident provided a perfect excuse and breakthrough.

Luo Ning supported the move, "Right, it would be best to commend the Gufengshui families for their efforts."

She suggested with a wink to Lu Xun, "It would be ideal if they could lead the charge in eradicating the International Black Alliance’s strongholds on our turf, let them fight it out first."

She had come to see today that the Gufengshui families weren’t surprised at all by the International Black Alliance wielding their dark arts.

Moreover, when the Luo Family took action, the other families did not budge, obviously not wanting a direct confrontation with the International Black Alliance.

Some were pretending, like the Lei Family, while the Sikong Family’s stance was yet unclear.

But others might well be secretly in cahoots with the International Black Alliance, and Luo Ning had been observing this all along; she felt that Luo Ranran’s elder brother was a bit off.

But this time, with Lu Xun keeping a close watch, the Gufengshui families didn’t dare to challenge the authorities, so they didn’t leak the specifics of the operation or the timeframe.

Otherwise, she was sure these people would have shown up during the disruption of the formation.

Now that members of the Six Great Families had come to the Imperial Capital, it would be a waste not to make them contribute.

After all, those without issues wouldn’t feel guilty, and those with them would have to reluctantly jump into the pit.

Lu Xun hugged Luo Ning and kissed her twice, smiling, "We’ve come to the same conclusion again."

Luo Ning laughed softly, "All these lifetimes of understanding didn’t come for nothing."

"That’s for sure." Lu Xun embraced his wife tightly.

She was the only one in the world who could understand him on a soul-deep level.

Lu Xun drove Luo Ning home, then he headed to the special department.

Luo Ning got home without disturbing her mother and brother; Luo Ranran came out at the first sound.

She was entrusted by Luo Ning to help watch over the Siheyuan tonight.

Luo Ning beckoned her over, and the two went to Luo Ning’s room.

Luo Ranran asked, "How did it go? The formation was disrupted, right?"

Luo Ning nodded, "It’s been broken."

She recounted the evening’s events.

Then she asked, "Does your elder brother normally leave the island?"

Luo Ranran replied, "He goes out once or twice a year."

She was smart and caught on right away, "You suspect he has issues?"

Luo Ning didn’t hide anything, "When the Great Yin Yang Master appeared, I was observing the people from the major families."

"I noticed your brother didn’t show any surprise; instead, he clenched his hands into fists for a moment."

The other families seemed surprised, as if they hadn’t expected that person to appear, but Lou Yiheng acted as if he anticipated it.

Luo Ranran saw Lou Yiheng as an enemy, and she knew him well.

She said, "That gesture signifies excitement and fulfillment, so he must have known the Great Yin Yang Master was coming, and he might have even been the one to leak the information out."