On the way back, Lu Jinyu recalled how his chief had fought with his uncle earlier and broke out in a nervous, cold sweat!
"Chief, you were hard on your old man just then. Are you not afraid of him retaliating?"
He added in a half-joking manner, "That old coot may be worried that you'll lead a revolt and is now looking for an alternate successor. In this way, he'll raise another power in the Mu household. That can be to your disadvantage!"
The man threw him a casual glance before stating nonchalantly, "You must be joking."
His sworn brother was startled by his response, especially when he added frigidly, "Do I need to fear him now?"
"But…"
