Chapter 614 - 396: Reunion with Old Friends, Council Elder, Lu Xuan’s Terrifying Strength

Chapter 614: Chapter 396: Reunion with Old Friends, Council Elder, Lu Xuan’s Terrifying Strength

Immediately, Lu Xuan discreetly swept past the villa area—noticing to his slight surprise.

The six people before him were just the visible lineup, while in the corners of the villa that eyes could not reach.

For example, in the shadows of the carved walls, between the branches and leaves of a tall magnolia tree, behind the vines hanging from the second-floor balcony, eight faintly discernible auras were hidden.

In Lu Xuan’s perception, the owners of these eight auras were by no means ordinary guards, they were all Dark Force martial arts experts.

Their breathing was long, and their energy restrained, even the sound of their clothes rubbing against the air was minimized, clearly indicating they were professional security personnel long accustomed to a high state of alert.

Lu Xuan secretly heightened his perception a bit more, carefully distinguishing the strength of each aura, and quickly made a judgment.

The majority of them were at the early or middle stages of Dark Force, while the few most formidable, almost blending with the surrounding environment.

According to Lu Xuan’s estimation, they were at best at the level of Dark Energy Perfection, still considerably distant from breaking the barrier and entering the next realm of "Transformation."

However, the defense formed by these eight Dark Force martial arts experts already possessed the strength to directly confront a Master of Transformation in martial arts.

Their connected auras, hidden in the dark, could form an encirclement through close combat skills, and also set up a concealed defense line relying on the villa’s terrain.

A regular Master of Transformation trying to force a breakthrough would likely expend considerable energy.

Let alone the fact that this area was not merely guarded by cold weapon martial arts experts, but was also equipped with various high-tech surveillance devices and powerful firearms.

From miniature submachine guns to portable armor-piercing rounds, each was enough to pose a lethal threat to high-level martial arts experts.

This "martial arts experts plus high-tech firearms" dual-layered defense saw its power exponentially increase.

Even when Lu Xuan had not yet advanced to the Embracing Elixir Grandmaster realm, he had to cautiously avoid such a lineup, not daring to underestimate it.

After all, the power of firearms was by no means something that the pure human body could withstand.

Now, such a setup was more than sufficient to protect ordinary important figures, but in the eyes of Embracing Elixir Grandmaster Lu Xuan, it did not constitute a real threat.

"Hello, leaders! Hello, leaders!" Lu Yuliang dared not show the slightest arrogance, and as soon as he steadied himself, he immediately bent down, almost running as he approached the three elders, his hurried footsteps creating a light sound.

His respectful and nervous demeanor was even more exaggerated than when he had previously met Huang Tangshi.

It was understandable, for the elder standing in the middle, although not deliberately exuding an aura, naturally possessed an inherent authority from years of high position.

The invisible pressure washed over him like a tide, making him subconsciously breathe more lightly.

It should be known that this elder was a member of the elder council that participated in the top-tier decision-making of Dragon Country, and for ordinary people, even seeing him on television was as hard as climbing to the heavens.

Now being able to meet face to face was an honor intertwining with pressure, causing even his fingertips to tremble slightly.

"Hello, leaders! Hello, leaders!" Lu Yuliang’s continuous greetings bent him even lower, while his footsteps instinctively moved backward.

It wasn’t until Lu Xuan walked forward from behind at a slow pace that Lu Yuliang suddenly seemed to come to his senses, quickly stepping aside with a lingering nervous look in his eyes.

Then, Lu Yuliang took a deep breath, striving to stabilize his voice, spoke respectfully to the elder in the center: "Three leaders, this is the person I mentioned to you on the phone previously

—my father Lu Xuan. In his younger days, he was also in a position where he had the honor of making some small contributions to the country, and he specifically came with me this time to pay you a visit."

As he said this, he quickly glanced at the elder’s expression, fearing that he might have said something inappropriate.

The three elders were dressed in extremely formal attire, with impeccably white dress shirts without a single crease.

A crisp dark tie at the collar, paired with well-tailored black suit pants, with shiny black leather shoes, exuding a steady aura from head to toe.

Though aged, each of them had rosy complexions, and their brows bore the authoritative majesty accumulated over years in high positions.

Even when just standing quietly, they exuded an intrinsic commanding presence.

But before Lu Xuan could take the initiative to greet, the elder standing in the middle took a step forward, his usual sternness replaced by an exceptionally friendly smile.

His tone was full of genuine warmth: "Mr. Lu, how are you! It’s really been a long time, and seeing you today is truly an honor for me!"

"So it’s you, it does indeed surprise me." Lu Xuan’s gaze fell on the elder’s face.

After scrutinizing for a moment, he suddenly understood, and likewise showed a knowing smile, naturally extending his right hand for a firm and steady handshake with the other.

A long-buried memory quickly flashed through his mind: thirty years ago, while still in his position, he had met this person at an important celebration in the Capital.

At that time, the elder was a young man just stepping into his political career, with an air of flair and eagerness, listening humbly to his seniors, a demeanor still vaguely discernible today.

No one would have predicted the passage of over thirty years; that young man who had begun to distinguish himself had now grown into a core figure, a pillar of Dragon Country.