Under One Person: The Forbidden Files of the Magician

Chapter 28: Lu Jin's Obsession!

It connects to everywhere, including the North China branch.

The afternoon sun shone through the windows and reflected on the smooth office floor.

A faint aroma of coffee lingered in the air, along with the sound of a game playing on Lu Xiaobai's phone.

Xu Si had an unlit cigarette dangling from his lips.

Quietly leaning against the table next to Xu San, she eavesdropped on his conversations with Lu Jin, also known as Old Lu.

But Lu Jin's loud voice, tinged with obvious anger, came from the other end of the phone:

"What? The Quanxing Sect is going to cause trouble during the Luo Tian Grand Ceremony?"

This was followed by an undisguised, contemptuous sneer: "Heh, these fearless bastards really have guts, they'll do anything!"

Xu San held his phone and responded calmly:

"Brother Lu, the source is a seasoned veteran from Quanxing, and the veracity of the information is still being verified."

"The specific purpose is also completely unclear."

He paused briefly, then added, "However, it's very likely that you leaked the news that you were offering the Tongtian Talisman as the grand prize, which attracted their greed."

There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone.

Then came a calm voice with a hint of barely perceptible arrogance:

"Heh, so what are you two planning to do?"

"Longhu Mountain... Hmph, don't forget, that old Celestial Master on the mountain is still sitting there perfectly fine."

"You younger generation may not understand, but we old folks know it all too well."

"What do you mean by 'one unparalleled master and two heroes'? Hmph, these young people nowadays..."

Lu Jin's words carried a hint of emotion, yet also seemed somewhat sarcastic.

He then changed the subject, his tone becoming resolute:

"Regardless of whether the news is true or false, and regardless of what their ulterior motives are!"

"If those Quanxing bastards dare to set foot on Longhu Mountain, they'll never return! Just like the group we dealt with yesterday, hmph!"

He paused, then added:

"As for the Old Celestial Master, I'll talk to him!"

"If that old man has any objections, I'll just burn his house down and build him a new one! It's settled then!"

Xu San quickly replied politely:

"Mr. Lu, how could we let you spend so much money? Our company..."

"Alright, alright!" Lu Jin interrupted him directly, her voice loud and clear:

"This money is all external possessions! Compared to this..."

His tone suddenly took on a serious tone and a rare hesitation: "This old man does have a personal matter I'd like to entrust to you, and it's up to you..."

Xu San immediately understood and replied sincerely:

"Mr. Lu, you're too kind! You've done the company a huge favor this time, and you're also a highly respected senior member!"

"From a business perspective, we will never refuse your request as long as it is within the company's capabilities!"

"Personally, you are a senior whom Xu Si and I respect. If you ask, we, as your juniors, will do our best to comply!"

Xu San's words clearly struck a chord with Lu Jin, and a hearty laugh came from the other end of the phone:

"Good, good, good! With you saying that, this old man is relieved!"

He suppressed his laughter, and his voice lowered:

"Actually, it's not a big deal, it's more like a... personal matter."

"I just want to ask one of your employees to do me a small favor and find someone... or even just a little clue about him would be helpful."

Xu San's heart sank slightly.

Thinking back to the runes Lu Xiaobai displayed yesterday when tracking Quanxing, and that incredible ability he possessed.

It is self-evident who Lu Jin is referring to as "employees".

"Brother Lu, I understand what you mean," Xu San replied cautiously.

"But this is something we can't decide."

"We'll talk to Xiaobai later, but whether he's willing to help and what the outcome will be..." Xu San didn't finish his sentence.

Lu Jin on the other end of the phone sounded unusually carefree:

"Haha, don't feel guilty!"

"Don't worry, it's nothing dangerous. It's just tracking some... old items. I can do it all from my own home; it's perfectly safe!"

Then he said in a firm and resolute voice:

"Even if the worst happens, I'll risk my life to ensure his safety!"

The four words "a life without flaws" that Lu Jin used carry immense weight, bearing witness to his past.

Xu San knew his character well, and he trusted this guarantee.

"Alright then, Mr. Lu."

I will definitely convey your message.

"If possible, we'll try to have Xiaobai visit your residence tomorrow," Xu San agreed. "Please take care of things at Longhu Mountain."

"Um……"

Lu Jin's voice was filled with deep expectation.

"No matter the outcome, I, this old man, owe you two a favor."

Please!

The last three words from Lu Jin seemed to carry a heavy, unwavering conviction.

After hanging up the phone, Xu San looked at Xu Si with a serious expression.

Xu Si shrugged nonchalantly:

"Sigh, don't worry! That kid Xiaobai is incredibly capable, what could possibly happen to him? Even if he does get into trouble, with his abilities, he can't escape, can he?"

He spat out the cigarette butt from his mouth, and the topic suddenly shifted, taking on a gossipy and mischievous tone:

"Hey, speaking of which, what happened to that pink-haired girl from the Lu family yesterday? She seemed like she'd lost her soul when she came back. Xiaobai, did something happen between you two?"

He moved closer to the intelligence minister, who was still engrossed in playing video games.

The intelligence chief didn't even look up, his fingers still flying across the screen, habitually spouting his genius theory:

"I don't know. How could a genius like me possibly understand the thoughts of mortals?"

"By the way, let the main body or the Minister of Magic handle these errands!"

He added with a hint of complaint, "I haven't slept for almost three days! I don't have the same insane mental and magical reserves as the original character; he can go a week without sleep and be fine. I'm exhausted!"

Looking at the intelligence chief, who was completely engrossed in the game and showed no signs of fatigue,

Xu Si's lips twitched, and he remained speechless for a moment.

But then again,

Judging solely from their appearance and demeanor, Lu Linglong and Lu Xiaobai do look quite pleasing to the eye when they stand together.

As for whether it will succeed?

Xu Si shook his head. He couldn't imagine what kind of girl could truly move him.

"Sigh, forget it! I'm still single myself, why should I care about you!"

Xu Si muttered something self-deprecatingly.

My gaze drifted away involuntarily, and the image of a slender colleague from a certain region floated into my mind.

The corners of his mouth unconsciously curled up, and he didn't even realize that he was about to drool.

……

The Lu Family Compound!

In the study, Lu Jin slowly put down the phone and sat silently in the large armchair.

He lowered his head slightly, his face, marked by the passage of time, revealing little expression.

Only in the depths of those eyes, which had witnessed countless vicissitudes of life, churned a trace of emotion that had been forcibly suppressed and buried for many years.

After a while,

He slowly exhaled a breath of stale air and turned his gaze to the living room.

Lu Linglong was lying on her side on the large wooden sofa, hugging a cushion in her arms, staring blankly at the ceiling, as if all her energy had been drained away.

She's been looking distracted ever since she came back yesterday.

What puzzled Lu Jin even more was that she was muttering to herself very quietly from time to time:

"...Pink hair...big..."

"...Disgusting...Disgusting..."

Lu Jin was completely confused.

Is she thinking about the thoughts of a teenage girl? Or did she suffer some kind of shock and being disliked by Lu Xiaobai yesterday?

He shook his head helplessly; he, an old man, simply couldn't understand these young lovers' feelings.

"Sigh, never mind." Lu Jin sighed inwardly.

"Children and grandchildren have their own blessings. Let Linglong figure things out herself."

He turned his gaze back to the window, but his thoughts had already drifted to a more distant place, to that long-forgotten past and to the tomorrow that might offer clues.