After being reborn, all I want to do is run away.

Chapter 389 The Immortal Couple

He knocked on the door, and after a moment, Lu Qingshan opened it.

Seeing Shen Xu's face light up with joy, Lu Qingshan smiled and said, "I didn't expect Miss Bai to come as well. And who is this, Junior Brother Shen?"

Shen Xu knew that the people inside could definitely hear them talking at this distance, and Lu Qingshan was giving them a heads-up about who the people inside were.

“Ye Zhi is also my friend. We both had things to do here today, so we came together,” Shen Xu replied with a smile.

"So it's Miss Ye." A hint of doubt flashed across Lu Qingshan's face, but it quickly disappeared.

"Please don't stand outside, everyone. Please come in!"

When Shen Xu entered the private room, his eyes narrowed instantly. He actually saw Wang Ya and Lu Qingqing there.

Shen Xu's expression turned somewhat unfriendly as he glanced at everyone in the room. What exactly did the Qin family want? Did they not know why he had come here this time?

Everyone stood up upon seeing Bai Lu's arrival. One of the young men, dressed in black, stood up and asked, "Bai Lu, what brings you here?"

"Zhongyuan, how dare you address Miss by her name?" one of the ladies among them said softly.

Upon hearing this, Lu Qingqing and Wang Ya's expressions changed immediately. They both knew that Bai Lu had a high status, but they never expected that she could make the Qin family so humble.

“Auntie, I asked Brother Qin to address me that way, so you don’t need to blame him. I came here to accompany Ye Zhi to see someone, and I just happened to stop by here. You don’t need to worry about me too much.”

"Miss Ye, please give my regards to Lord Heart Demon." The middle-aged man in the private room said.

"I will definitely bring it," Ye Zhi replied softly.

"Wang Ya, do you know where Wu Qi is? Ye Zhi and I are going to see him," Bai Lu asked Wang Ya.

"Senior Sister Wang, you take them there! Ye Zhi is the friend I mentioned. Also, tell Wu Qi that I'll go find him later."

Wang Ya was completely dumbfounded. The Qin family was an untouchable entity for her, yet the Qin family had to bow down to Bai Lu. Shen Xu was friends with Bai Lu, so how high was Shen Xu's status in the Four Directions Sword Alliance?

What she cared about most was another girl beside Bai Lu. If her status was the same as Bai Lu's, then Wu Qi would probably rise to great heights in the future.

"Okay!" Wang Ya nodded gently, then followed Bai Lu and Ye Zhi out of the room.

"Brother Shen, I've long admired your name!" Qin Zhongyuan said with a smile, seemingly unaffected by what had just happened.

"Senior Qin's reputation is truly legendary."

"Haha, Brother Shen, you flatter me. I'm a few years older than you, just call me Brother Qin."

"Father, Mother, let me introduce you. This is Shen Xu, the biggest contributor to Lord Aoki's title during the last Sword Selection. Apart from Lord Aoki, he can be considered the uncrowned king of the last Sword Selection."

"Greetings, Uncle and Aunt," Shen Xu said, bowing. He had not come here to offend the Qin family.

"Actually, Brother Qin's words just now were too kind to me. Even without me, Lord Qingmu could have obtained the title. I was just going with the flow."

"My dear nephew, your talent is astounding. I've heard of your deeds among the eliminated disciples of the Tianhe Sword Sect, and each one is beyond the reach of ordinary people," the middle-aged man said with a smile.

Looking at their smiles, Lu Qingshan couldn't help but feel a pang of envy; they had never shown him such happy smiles before.

Sensing Lu Qingshan's emotions, Qin Qing gently grasped Lu Qingshan's hand.

"It is Qingshan's good fortune to have a friend like you, my nephew," the noblewoman said with a smile.

"Senior Brother Lu and I came to the Four Directions Sword Alliance together from the Green Bamboo Mountains. We have a friendship that has been built through thick and thin."

Senior Brother Lu has helped me a lot; I should be thanking him. Moreover, Senior Brother Lu's talent and ability are in no way inferior to mine, and I believe his future achievements will definitely be remarkable.

"Mother, I told you Qingshan was very talented! Look, even Shen Xu said so." Qin Qing took her mother's arm.

"Qingshan, although your nephew approves of you so much, you shouldn't be too arrogant. There's still a long way to go between you and your nephew; you should learn more from him," the middle-aged man said coldly.

"I will heed your teachings," Lu Qingshan replied respectfully.

Seeing this, Shen Xu couldn't help but sigh in his heart that Lu Qingshan's future days might be very difficult. He hoped that Lu Qingshan wouldn't develop into a psychopath, otherwise everyone might seek revenge on him in the end.

"Uncle, it would be best not to be too harsh on Senior Brother Lu."

“Junior Brother Shen, it’s because I haven’t done well enough. My uncle’s strict requirements are also a way of urging me on,” Lu Qingshan said.

Upon hearing Lu Qingshan's words, Shen Xu knew that he had crossed the line.

So he could only smile helplessly, and then said with a serious expression, "I heard from Qingqing some time ago that Senior Brother Lu has another marriage arranged at home. I'm afraid this matter will affect Senior Brother Lu and Miss Qin's relationship, so I thought I'd explain it to your parents on behalf of Senior Brother Lu today."

Actually, Senior Brother Lu was unaware of this marriage; it was his family who arranged it on their own initiative. They hope his aunt and uncle can understand his difficulties.

"I've heard about this matter from Qingshan and Qingqing as well, my dear nephew. Since Qingshan doesn't know about it, it's naturally harmless."

"Besides, that young lady just explained the matter to us; it was all a misunderstanding. Qingshan can simply cancel the engagement when he gets back," Qin's mother replied with a smile.

"So Senior Sister Wang took the initiative to request to meet the Qin family?" Shen Xu wondered to himself.

"It was indeed a misunderstanding. Now that both sides have clarified the matter, I am relieved."

"Senior Brother Lu and Miss Qin are a perfect match, a handsome man and a beautiful woman. I really can't bear to see such a wonderful couple separated because of this trivial matter." Shen Xu sighed softly.

"My dear nephew, you are kind and compassionate. It is truly a blessing for Qingshan to have a friend like you," the middle-aged man exclaimed.

"Auntie, you flatter me. Now that the misunderstanding has been cleared up, please forgive me, Uncle and Auntie, and Brother Qin, for taking my leave now. I am truly sorry for taking up your precious time together."

"Nephew, please don't stay any longer, the auction is about to begin," Qin's mother said, trying to persuade him to stay.

"No, I still need to go and check on Bailu."

"Shen Xu, let me go with you!" Lu Qingqing suddenly said.

After glancing at the rather awkward Lu Qingqing, Shen Xu smiled and replied, "Okay!"

Just then, there was a knock on the door. Lu Qingshan quickly went to open it and found Bai Lu and Ye Zhi leading Wu Qi in.

"Shen Xu, aren't you done yet?" Bai Lu asked impatiently.

"We were just about to leave. Is there something urgent?" Shen Xu frowned. He had a feeling that Bai Lu was going to cause trouble.

"I'm taking Wu Qi to see Lord Xinmo. He's very likely the person Lord Xinmo is looking for," Ye Zhi replied calmly.

Upon hearing this, everyone in the room was immediately filled with confusion. Why would a councilor of the Sword Alliance be looking for Wu Qi?

Shen Xu couldn't help but look at Ye Zhi, but Ye Zhi gently turned her head to avoid Shen Xu's gaze.

"This matter is indeed very urgent, so Qingqing and I will take our leave now." After saying this, Shen Xu led everyone out of the room.

"Qingshan, your sect is truly full of talented people! You still have a chance if you give up on Xiaoqing," Qin Zhongyuan said with a sneer.

"Captain, Xiaoqing and I are in love, and I will not give up." Lu Qingshan's tone was unusually firm.

"It better be this way."