Rebirth Counterattack with Space -
Chapter 240 - 232 Ideas
Chapter 240: Chapter 232 Ideas
"What?"
Shitou was startled for a moment, thinking he had misheard. His gaze towards Lu Yun immediately became exceptionally serious. How had this silly girl grown so bold? To even consider taking out the Space Stone? Didn’t she realize what that meant? It could cost lives if mishandled. Even his grandfather wouldn’t be able to protect them.
"I remember I told you that when the Space Stone was upgraded, a bunch more appeared, right? Anyway, they’re just sitting there; if we take a few out legitimately, in the future when we use them ourselves..."
"No, we leave them be, at least for now. Let’s talk about this in private later." Shitou’s voice was firm.
While Lu Yun was distracted, they were discussing how exactly to release the Psychic Power Cultivation technique.
Opinions were still somewhat divided,
On one hand, some felt it could be done as Lu Yun suggested, using it to increase their own bargaining power and get more attention from those above.
On the other hand, others believed that while releasing it was inevitable, sooner or later, there was no need to hurry. It could be kept as a trump card, to be played at the most advantageous moment.
Or it could be used as a bargaining chip in negotiations.
And even if it was ultimately released, it would be best to release it gradually, one or two phases of the mantra at a time. Like playing cards, how could one continue if all the trump cards were revealed at once?
Rationally, Shitou was in favor of the latter approach. Yet, as they hadn’t come to a conclusion on their side, this silly girl in front of them was dissatisfied with what had been thrown out and even had bolder ideas.
Shitou muttered to himself; with her sometimes pure and naive mind, it was a wonder how she managed to survive unscathed for so many years in her past life. He suddenly doubted her story about falling asleep on the plane and waking up as a child. It was more likely that a great accident had happened without her knowledge, causing her to..."
Shitou shivered and felt a tight clench in his heart, suddenly thinking that it wouldn’t be a bad idea to give Lu Yun proper protection while she was not yet fully strong.
And then there was the safety of the other Lu Family members.
Thinking of this, Shitou solemnly said to Lu Aiguo, "What if we set up our own security company, mainly hiring martial artists or selecting and training promising individuals ourselves? The scale doesn’t need to be too big, mainly to ensure our family’s safety first. This is better than hiring bodyguards from outside, and more reassuring."
As soon as he spoke, Lu Aiguo and Lu Erbo were taken aback, then Lu Erbo’s wife, Xia Yuan, and Lu Yun also caught on.
That’s how it is with everything in this world, gains come with losses. Once the Lu Family brings out such enviable items, even with the best secrecy, there are no impenetrable walls in this world. Sooner or later, others would find out, and if they hadn’t prepared enough to protect themselves by then, the end would surely be tragic.
"Isn’t that a bit too..."
Lu Aiguo stopped mid-sentence, swallowing back his words. Some matters indeed warranted caution; it was better to be safe than sorry. He quickly changed his tone, "Alright, if we’re going to do it, then the sooner, the better."
"You’re right, setting up this security company is essential. But we can’t rely solely on others for protection, we need to be able to defend ourselves too. Especially the kids, if possible, we should start arranging for them to learn some self-defense skills," Lu Erbo’s expression also grew more solemn.
Lu Erbo’s words had everyone nodding in agreement; it made perfect sense.
They continued to discuss these issues for quite a while, almost missing lunch.
After lunch, Shitou finally had a moment alone with Lu Yun, and he looked at her with an expression of utmost seriousness.
Feeling unnerved by his gaze, Lu Yun wanted to pretend she didn’t understand, but it was no use, so she became somewhat angrily embarrassed, "If you have something to say, just say it, why are you looking at me like that? It’s really off-putting, you know?"
"Do you know where you went wrong?" Shitou’s expression grew even more solemn and his voice more stern; this was a side of him that Lu Yun hadn’t seen much since the early days.
"I just had a little idea, that’s all. I saw that there were a lot of Space Stones lying idle. If it’s not okay, then it’s not okay, why do you have to be so fierce?" Lu Yun pouted at him, dissatisfied with his attitude, and turned away sulkily.
"I suspect that in your previous life, you didn’t just fall asleep, but something unexpected might have happened that you weren’t aware of."
Shitou sighed and went over to gently embrace her, softening his tone.
"Why would you think that?" Lu Yun asked in surprise and doubt.
"In these years of going on missions, I’ve seen too much of the dark side, it makes me overthink," Shitou said as he stroked Lu Yun’s hair, twirling a strand around his finger.
"Then, let it lie unused. It seems like the more Space Stones we bring out all at once, the more they attract unwanted attention," Lu Yun sighed, reflecting carefully on her past life. Indeed, what Shitou said could very well be true—her efforts at accumulating wealth meant that even the least noticeable items she brought out from the space had caused envy in others.
She feared that an oversight on her part had indeed led to her untimely demise. She herself wasn’t particularly troubled by the sudden calamity, since after all, it had brought her a stroke of luck, but she wondered if she might have inadvertently involved her relatives in her past life?
After a long pondering with no clear answers, Lu Yun could only sigh and let it go. There was no way to correct the past now, and it was impossible for her to uncover more about it even if she wanted to.
"It’s good that you understand," Shitou commented, seeing the reflective look on her face, and felt a little more at ease, "Was that little idea of yours just this?"
"No, originally I wanted to buy the various unexplored mining veins overseas and then secretly store them in the space before reselling them," replied Lu Yun, fidgeting with her fingers.
Looking distressed, she continued, "But now that you’ve recognized your grandparents, we’ve had to expose our secrets sooner—I’m not blaming you for anything, of course. I’m very happy that you’ve acknowledged your grandparents, and compared to extending their lives, it’s okay if those things are exposed sooner."
"You don’t have to explain, I understand," Shitou said, looking into her eyes, his gaze becoming unconsciously tender, filled with absolute trust.
Ever since she fearlessly shared the secrets of the space, the secrets of having lived a life before, without any reservations that year, his trust in her had far surpassed the trust he had in himself.
Over the years, whenever he thought of her "naïveté," it worried him deeply. It was fortunate that she met him; had she encountered another man, her careless and unguarded manner might have led to a dire outcome. By now, the grass on her grave could have been a meter tall...
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