<h4>Chapter 1480: Chapter 1473: Angel’s Schemes</h4>


    "Grandpa, how’s the environment around here? Isn’t it wonderful? It seems like your mood has improved quite a bit."


    Bai Zhiqing and Old Master Lu walked side by side at the front, admiring the surrounding scenery with pleasant smiles on their faces.


    "It certainly has improved a lot. Zhiqing, thank you for apanying me today."


    Hearing Bai Zhiqing’s words, Old Master Lu nodded with a smile, his face showing a trace of nostalgia. It had been many years since he set foot in a park, especially after Lu Tianxing’s grandmother passed away. He hadn’t enjoyed such a leisurely life. Even if he asionally had time for a walk, he was always apanied by Lu Bowen and others, along with several bodyguards. There was no leisure to speak of, unlike a regr elder who could stroll around with his grandson and granddaughter-inw alongside him.


    Though asionally nces were cast their way, they were out of curiosity rather than reverence, making Old Master Lu feel like an ordinary old man, not a Lu Family head.


    Bai Zhiqing and Old Master Lu continued to walk at the front, chatting joyfully and admiring the scenery around them.


    Lu Tianxing followed leisurely behind Bai Zhiqing, his eyes scanning the park back and forth while a faint smile yed on his lips.


    The park, indeed, is a good ce. Despite the abundance of elderly people, there were also many youthful and beautiful women, especially in the picturesque Street Heart Park, perfect for night jogging. At a nce, quite a few women donned in sportswear, equipped with headphones, ran along the paths, adding a touch of beauty with their pretty faces and perfect figures.


    Lu Tianxing stroked his chin, his eyes lighting up as he gazed around, indifferent to the disdainful looks from those around them. As Lu Tianxing himself put it, if heaven bestowed upon you a pair of eyes to appreciate beauty, failing to use them would make you no different from deadwood.


    As Lu Tianxing and Bai Zhiqing apanied Old Master Lu for a stroll in Street Heart Park, news of the outing spread rapidly throughout the Lu Family and even across Jiangnan, due to those with vested interests.


    This piece of news shocked everyone. Since Lu Tianzhan’s death over twenty years ago, Old Master Lu had rarely left his home. Especially after the passing of his oldpanion, he almost never left the house unless necessary, let alone leisurely stroll in the park.


    Moreover, given recent events, Old Master Lu hadn’t stepped out of the Lu Family at all, not even out of Bamboo Forest Courtyard. Now, in thepany of Lu Tianxing and Bai Zhiqing, Old Master Lu not only stepped out of the Lu Family, but also seemed to be enjoying his time in the park. This led everyone to specte on Old Master Lu’s intentions, whether he nned to disown Lu Haoyue and reorganize the Lu Family, or to join forces with Lu Tianxing against the Yang or Tang families, or if he intended to cleanse Jiangnan entirely to establish Lu Family’s dominance.


    The spection was inevitable. After overthrowing the alliance of the Yang and Tang families, and coupled with recent cleansings, much of Jiangnan’s power was left unupied. Furthermore, Old Master Lu was still alive and invincible in Jiangnan; no one posed a match for him. Even if jointly attacked, defeating Old Master Lu was nigh impossible. With Old Master Lu’s power, he could undoubtedly seize control over Jiangnan, establishing the Lu Family as the prominent ruler.


    For a time, Old Master Lu’s outing stirred up a storm throughout Jiangnan, prompting previously neutral or hesitant ns to consider subjugation to the Lu Family, as given the chance to live, nobody would choose death.


    Meanwhile,pared to the leisure of Lu Tianxing and Bai Zhiqing apanying Old Master Lu, in an ancient manor in the United States, Angel sat on the sofa, her expression cold, while her personal secretary Abby stood respectfully before her.


    Seated on the sofa, Angel’s long golden hair hung loosely over her shoulders, flowing like a golden waterfall. She wore a custom-fitted negligee, soft and snug, entuating her stunning curves and her porcin skin.


    "Abby, what happened for you toe to me so early?" Angel asked, picking up a wine ss beside her and taking a gentle sip, ncing at Abby.


    "Chief, there’s trouble," Abby said solemnly.


    "Trouble? Is it in Jiangnan?" Angel inquired, setting aside the ss and looking at Abby.


    "Not Jiangnan. Matters in Jiangnan are settled; Old Master Lu is unharmed, and the Yang and Tang families dare not act rashly. I’m referring to the Morgan Family possibly facing trouble," Abby replied, opening the folder in her hands.


    "Earlier, after you decisively wiped out those n elders unwilling to surrender, though your brothers and sisters haven’t moved, ten minutes ago, Angel Intelligence Station ryed a message that the Fierce Tiger Mercenary Group, Blood ughter Mercenary Group, and Gale Mercenary Group had secretly entered the HSD. ording to our investigation, four days ago, these mercenary groups received a secret bounty that likely came from your siblings, and the target is likely your head. Chief, how should we proceed?"


    "Humph, they ced a bounty on my head. It seems they can no longer wait and are eager to remove me," Angel sneered slowly, her expression icy. "Have you discovered where these three mercenary groups are hiding?"


    "They’re very cautious, and we haven’t pinpointed their location in HSD. However, rest assured, I will urge the Angel Intelligence Station to expedite the investigation," Abby assured.


    "Alright, it’s in your hands. Whatever it takes, find them for me."


    "Chief, upon locating them, should we coborate with the Netherworld Mercenary Corps to annihte them, eliminating future concerns?" Abby suggested, a bloodthirsty smile flitting across her eyes.


    "No need. Killing them won’t benefit us; it will only alert others. It would be futile for us," Angel declined Abby’s proposal, contemtively adding, "Once found, don’t make any moves. I’ll speak with them. Given their audacity to venture into the HSD against me, it’s evident my siblings paid them handsomely. If it’s about money, it can be dealt with. I’d very much like to send a grand gift to my siblings. Abby, what do you think their expressions will be when their carefully recruited help turns against them at thest moment: astonishment, anger, disbelief? I am eager for that moment."


    "But Miss, will they really switch sidesst minute?" Abby questioned, casting a nce at Angel.


    Hearing Abby, Angel’s lips curled into a graceful arc. "They have no choice. I’m the Judge’s woman, and they have to cooperate with me. Otherwise, they’ll face relentless pursuit from the Netherworld Mercenary Corps. They don’t dare cross the Netherworld Mercenary Corps; otherwise, they wouldn’t have stayed hidden these years until the Judge left. Now they have two options: take the money and work with us or die."


    Upon Angel’s words, Abby nodded in agreement. Indeed, while Gale, Blood ughter, and Fierce Tiger are first-rate in the underground world, they pale inparison to Lu Tianxing’s Netherworld Mercenary Corps.


    Especially with Lu Tianxing recently ying the Holy Son Holder of the Church in New York with unprecedented force, the entire Western Underground World stirred by his Mythical mid-stage prowess, nobody would dare provoke such a power now as it would be akin to courting death.


    "Chief, what about your siblings in the Morgan Family? Should I have someone eliminate them to prevent future trouble?" Abby proposed again.


    "No need."


    Angel stretched, exuding a mature charm, and slowly spoke, "After all, they’re my siblings. Let’s give them one more chance. If they choose to forfeit this opportunity, when I ascend to power, I’ll allow them to live leisurely as wealthy individuals. However, if they truly refuse to see reason, once the n Elder Meeting begins, I won’t show mercy. For now, just keep an eye on them, don’t act."


    "Yes, Chief."


    "By the way, Abby, didn’t I ask you to keep an eye on the Holy Daughter of the Church? Has there been any movement from her in Chinately?" Angel asked casually.


    "No."


    Abby shook her head, responding, "The Holy Daughter has genuinely been touring China, as she mentioned, mending rtions between the Church and Huaxia Martial Artists. There’s been no significant activity, simply sightseeing in Beijing. Moreover, when turmoil engulfed Jiangnan, she didn’t intervene in its affairs. Chief, do you think the Holy Daughter isn’t after the Judge?"