The several madams of the Zhang family and the grand madam of the Lu residence surrounded Zhang Yao's lifeless body, mourning in sorrow. There, pairs of eyes filled with resentment glared at Lu Li. Observing the bloodshot eyes of the grand madam, Lu Li smiled faintly.
"This is just the beginning; you will realize that this is nothing in the future."
Suddenly, Lu Li looked up to the sky, letting out a sigh.
"Lu Li, I granted you a rebirth through this body, and I will settle all your debts. Lu Yan will not have an easy life."
The day after the grand competition concluded, everyone sighed in sympathy. The decline of the Zhang family had become an inevitable fate. This night in Donglin City was destined to be restless, and after Zhang Yao's death, the extensive family assets of the Zhang family had become the meat on the chopping block.
In Lu Li's courtyard, after killing several martial artists seeking revenge for Zhang Yao in a fit of rage, Lu Li's fierceness index finally rose to 85.
Wiping the blood off his blade, Lu Li instructed Chen's father and daughter to hire a carriage to transport the corpses to the entrance of the Zhang residence.
Watching their receding figures, Lu Li suddenly remembered that he hadn't checked the information of the two servants for a long time. Upon inspection, Chen Kang's loyalty had exceeded 30, while Chen Axiu still remained at a shocking zero.
Without much concern, Lu Li suddenly heard a knock on the courtyard door. Chen's father and daughter had just left, so who could it be? Assassins were not known for knocking.
Lu Li opened the door, incredulously gazing at the scene outside.
Suddenly, a figure of soft jade and gentle fragrance leaped into his arms. Lu Li, still feeling somewhat dazed, recognized the familiar scent captured by his nostrils. He dared to believe that this was real.
"Third Brother, my mother asked me to bring these two maids here. They have been living very well in the western courtyard these days!"
"I also brought the slave contracts with me!"
There, Lu Xiong handed two slave contracts to Lu Li, which were the contracts of Luo Xiaozhao and Xiao Qing.
Holding the two slave contracts, Lu Li looked at the two maids who hadn't been seen for several days.
"Thanks, Second Brother. Please also thank Second Sister-in-law for me when you go back!"
"Between brothers, there is no need for such formalities!"
Although Lu Li knew that Second Madam had a purpose in doing so—after all, her biggest enemy in the Lu family was the Grand Madam—her intention was likely to gain Lu Li's support against the Grand Madam.
However, at this moment, Lu Li didn't care about these things. The two maids were safe, and that was enough for him.
"Now that the people and things have been delivered, I'll leave first!"
"Second Brother, take care!"
Seeing Lu Xiong's figure gradually disappearing, Lu Li quickly supported Luo Xiaozhao's shoulder.
"Do you want to wash my clothes with your tears again? Look, my clothes are all wet!"
"I don't want to be young master anymore!"
"I also don't want to be young master!"
Luo Xiaozhao interrupted.
"Go to the side. There are still a few dirty clothes in the house. Wash them for this young master."
Luo Liangzhuo turned around and walked into the house. Lu Li supported Luo Xiaozhao's shoulder.
"Do you want to drive us away, Young Master?"
Hearing Luo Xiaozhao's words, Xiao Qing was so frightened that she directly knelt down. They had been sold to the Lu family since childhood. If they truly regained their freedom, they didn't know how to live in the future.
But Lu Li reached out and supported Luo Xiaozhao.
"Do you want to drive us away, Young Master?"
Hearing Luo Xiaozhao's words, Xiao Qing was so frightened that she directly knelt down. They had been sold to the Lu family since childhood. If they truly regained their freedom, they didn't know how to live in the future.
But Lu Li reached out and supported Luo Xiaozhao.
"Silly girl, who said I want to drive you away? You are free now. In the future, you can do whatever you want. If you want to leave, I won't stop you. If you want to stay, I'll listen to you."
"At least you two are no longer slave maids of the Lu family. No one can casually treat you however they like in the future."
"Then I want to serve the Young Master forever!"
"I also want to!"
Lu Li shook his head. These were two silly maids. Nevertheless, Lu Li was also pleased. He hadn't worried about them in vain.
"Alright, both of you, get up. We have more important things to do!"
The night faded, and dawn arrived. Lu Li walked out of the house, stretching his body.
"Why did the Young Master get up so early!"
"Come here!"
"What is the Young Master doing?"
Xiao Qing said, running over. She was caught by Lu Li's face.
"This face is really fun to pinch! Hahaha! I really want to pinch it a few more times!"
"Young Master is really bad! In the future, I will pinch the Young Master every day!"
Lu Li pinched, flicked Xiao Qing's forehead, and walked out of the yard.
Today is the third day of the grand competition, and the real highlight will take place today.
On the way to the martial arts arena, coincidentally passing by the entrance of the Zhang mansion, Lu Li did not avoid it. Instead, he walked directly past the entrance. However, when he reached the Zhang mansion's entrance, Lu Li found it strange—there was no sign of mourning for the dead.