Chapter 80 Everyone is responsible
"Mr. Lu, you are joking. With Jin'er's talent, even if she doesn't join the Sanyi Sect, she can still achieve great things by joining other sects, doing business, or joining the army."

"As for my fight with Quan Xing, it was just a personal grudge, not much of a moral issue."

Jiang Mo and Mr. Lu had a very pleasant chat. Perhaps it was because they were both familiar with Zuo Rutong, so they didn't feel strange even though it was their first meeting.

In a moment, Lu Xuan came back, brewed a pot of the best Dahongpao, hurried over, and personally served tea to Jiang Mo.

"Come on, Chief Jiang, you must have been traveling all the way, moisten your throat."

"Thank you, Mr. Lu." Jiang Mo took it with a smile.

"Dad, take a rest, I'll do it."

Lu Jin was the youngest in seniority, so he stood up and asked Lu Xuan to sit down, while he went to pour tea and water.

"Okay, take it easy."

Lu Xuan smiled helplessly. This was probably the most peaceful moment he had felt in more than half a month.

The bags under his eyes were dark from overwork, and his slightly tired face was full of concern. Looking at the child in front of him who was safe and sensible, he felt relieved as a father, but more importantly, he was grateful.

It was like a dream. He still couldn't understand how he convinced his inner obsession that day and let Lu Jin do what he wanted.

Now when I think back on it, I still feel a little nervous. After all, it was a heinous crime that is hard to describe in words.

"Grandpa, come here." Lu Jin respectfully handed the tea to the old man.

"Okay, thank you, doll."

Old Master Lu has kind eyes and a loud and powerful voice. He is full of energy and in good health.

He took a sip and drank it down his throat. He felt a warm sensation and blurted out his curiosity:

"Master Jiang, there are rumors in the outside world that you have reached the third level of reverse life. Please forgive me for asking, is it true?"

"Well, it was by chance that I was able to overcome this hurdle."

Jiang Mo had no need to hide anything, so he just said it directly. He met the old man's piercing eyes and said with a smile:
"Not only me, Jin'er also has good talent. If she practices diligently in the future, she may reach the third level."

"What's so good about this?"

Mr. Lu used the tea lid to gently brush the tea to cool it down, and said sincerely:

"How far this kid can go depends on his fate. The opportunity to cultivate the Tao cannot be forced. After all, it is his own choice. Let him go on with it."

"By the way, Mr. Lu, I heard from Jin'er that you are holding this birthday party to discuss something important? I wonder if you can talk to Jiang about it, and which friends in the circle you invited, and what it is about?"

Jiang Mo asked bluntly.

Without further ado, Mr. Lu spoke straightforwardly: "Let me think about it. Tianshi Mansion, Shangqing, Huode Sect, Yanwu Hall, Huangmen, Wang Family, Lu Family, Gao Family..."

"Uncle, the Gao family is busy with the war on the front line and can't come." Lu Xuan relayed the news he had received not long ago.

"That's all."

Mr. Lu continued, "In today's world, the country is in danger, and strange people from the East are also arriving on the mainland one after another."

"So I, the old man, want to take advantage of this birthday to bring everyone together, to form an alliance, and to face the national crisis together. We can't help with the things on the battlefield, but dealing with those Japanese aliens is within our capabilities, so that's why we have to do it."

"I wonder what Master Jiang thinks?"

"The rise and fall, everyone is responsible."

Jiang Mo drank tea, his eyes as quiet as a deep pool, and said, "When the head of Wanxiang Hall visited me before, he talked about this topic."

"Not only their core forces, such as Tianshi Mansion, Shangqing, Wudang, and a group of disciples in the Trinity Sect, went to the battlefield and never came back. It is really regrettable."

Lu Xuan, who was standing by, felt bad after hearing this and couldn't help but sigh, "I wonder if Brother Lu will come this year? There is still no definite news."

"Oh? Haven't the four of you always been good friends? How come we can't get in touch?" Jiang Mo put down his teacup. "Half a year ago, we received news that ninjas and samurai from the Toyo Higashiyama had landed. Then the four families, the three Putuo temples, Shangqing, and Longhu teamed up to ambush them, intending to get rid of them in advance."

Lu Xuan looked gloomy, pressing his left hand on his temple, and said in distress: "But things did not go as planned. These beasts are really powerful. Even though we had the advantage of taking the initiative, we still suffered casualties on both sides."

"They have a special method that can detect ambushes in the surrounding area in advance. We didn't know about it at the time until later when Boss Liu of Jianghu Inn got information from the Japanese mainland. We learned that it was the ninjutsu 'Lian' used by Higashiyama for assassination, which can avoid potential crises within the range."

"Besides that, there are other complicated methods. The strength of the ninja leader is unfathomable. He is surrounded by the guards around him and has no way to start."

"The fierce battle took place in the suburbs. It was a bloody battle, and it took a huge price to force the ninja to reveal his true face."

"The situation was urgent at the time. Their numbers far outnumbered ours, and we couldn't take them down in a short period of time. Some of the injured people evacuated first, and the rest continued to attack and kill and cover our retreat."

"Among them, the Lu family sacrificed two brothers who were on good terms with me. They were quite capable, but they died in a hail of swords, and even their bodies could not be found. Although they were guards, they grew up with me and were like close friends."

"Faced with their widows and listening to their children crying, I felt sad and guilty."

"In order to take care of these orphans and widows, I not only gave them pensions, but also arranged for them to live in the Lu family, to avoid the chaos outside and the disasters of war and bandits."

"Even so, I still have no face to face them."

"Both Longhu Mountain and Shangqing suffered casualties, and several disciples were sacrificed. If we had encountered the thieves one-on-one, we might not have encountered any accidents."

"In the Wang family, one elder and several young men died on the spot. In the Gao family, many died as well. Some compatriots who fell into the hands of the enemy did not hesitate at all and directly used their Qi to sever their heart meridians and committed suicide. Their bones were as strong as iron."

"The most serious case is with the Lu family. The most outstanding young man of their generation, Lu Ren, was trained as the successor. He had excellent abilities and character, but he was accidentally killed by a foreign alien while on his way to the rear."

"It would have been easy for him to escape with his ability, but according to the survivors, he was targeted by the other ninja leader and a strange young man holding a demon sword."

"In order to cover the few remaining tribesmen's escape, I had no choice but to stay there to cover their retreat."

"As soon as the news spread, the head of the Lu family had a heart attack and vomited blood. He fell into a coma and lay in bed for a whole month. He was so weak that he almost died."

"I went to visit him and he was in a terrible state. This old friend was as depressed as a tree. I had no way to comfort him. There were many words stuck in my throat and I couldn't say them. I couldn't change the bleak reality."

Lu Xuan seemed a little ashamed.

However, in fact, not only he, but even the elders and relatives of the Lu family, tried to comfort him but it was of no avail. After all, the pain of losing a son is different for everyone (every pair of father and son is different), and who can empathize with him?

"Later, I heard that Brother Lu's child, Lu Ci, went to the Sky-piercing Cave with the Tang Sect and fought with the Japanese aliens. As a result, those ninjas and samurai were almost wiped out. It can be considered revenge."

"I just don't know how Brother Lu's health is now. If it's inconvenient for him to move around, it's okay for me not to attend this birthday party."

Lu Xuan could understand the difficulties of his old friend.

Mr. Lu frowned, feeling unhappy, and said in a cold voice: "These Japanese aliens are like locusts, repeatedly invading us. If we don't get rid of them, I will be very angry."

"Not only the Higashi-nin, but also other aliens from the Eastern schools have been causing trouble in various provinces over the past few years. In order to kill them, we have lost countless good fighters."

"It just so happens that Master Jiang has solved the minefield of Quan Xing. This is a rare opportunity, so I want everyone to work together, concentrate our forces, and wipe out these thieves."

Jiang Mo looked at Mr. Lu with a calm gaze and said, "Since you have considered so much, I should also do my part."

"I accept your invitation, but there is a condition. After I get accurate intelligence, you have to let me deal with the most difficult aliens. How do you think?"

"Good! Good! Good! That's really courageous! I promise you, old man."

After hearing Jiang Mo's clear answer, Mr. Lu was extremely excited. He quickly took his hand and said with a flushed face:

"With the assistance of Sect Master Jiang, as well as the Heavenly Master from Longhu Mountain, the help of the Fire Deity Sect and Yanwu Hall, we will definitely make sure those troublesome ninjas and samurai never return!"

"of course."

Jiang Mo chuckled and responded: "Mr. Lu, you have great prestige in the circle. I'm sure everyone will agree with this proposal."

(End of this chapter)