Chapter 259

Once the seed of doubt is planted, it will grow into a towering tree at an extremely fast pace.

However, in an instant, Su Changge's expression changed several times, and finally she gritted her teeth and said, "If it really is him, I will never let him go!"

Xu Xiuer reminded her, "Your parents once had a servant named Chen, who lived in a mountain village seven hundred miles west of the city. Do you remember him?"

"It's Uncle Chen, I know him!" Su Changge nodded quickly, adding, "He is highly trusted by my father, and he always takes him with him when he goes hunting."

326. Do you know who she is?

"Nothing in this world ever happens without leaving a trace. Go to this person's hometown and look for clues."

"Good."

After Su Changge, she turned and left.

Xu Xiuer hesitated for a moment, then said to Xiao Minghuang, "This matter happened too long ago. He might not be able to find any clues if he goes alone. I would also like to go, Your Highness, is that alright?"

Xiao Minghuang smiled and nodded, "Okay! Be careful!"

After they left, Ye Ruoshui asked excitedly, "Your Highness, once we find the evidence tomorrow, can I give that city lord and his wife a good beating?"

Xiao Minghuang chuckled and said, "I remember you didn't like fighting, you only liked alchemy?"

Ye Ruoshui snorted, "Those two old bastards bullied me and His Highness first, I will definitely get my revenge!"

"Alright, alright!" Xiao Minghuang gently patted Ye Ruoshui's head and said, "Whatever you like. Once their crimes are confirmed, you can do whatever you want with them."

"Thank you, Your Highness!" Ye Ruoshui smiled sweetly, "Your Highness is the best!"

Early morning.

Sunlight shines on the earth, and all things come back to life.

After making some preparations, everyone gathered in the hall, ready to set off.

After informing the servants of his impending departure, City Lord Su quickly arrived at the living room. His gaze swept over everyone, a faint smile on his face, and he politely asked, "Why haven't I seen Fairy Ye and Fairy Xu?"

Xiao Minghuang replied, "They couldn't wait and have already set off."

City Lord Su sighed softly, saying regretfully, "You fairies have come from afar, and I have not yet fulfilled my duty as host. Why don't you stay a few more days?"

Xiao Minghuang shook his head and declined, "Thank you for your kind offer, City Lord. However, you should know that the Quasi-Emperor Ancient Tomb is about to open. We should head there this morning to avoid any mishaps on the way and missing this opportunity."

"Since that's the case, I won't insist," City Lord Su said regretfully. "I will host another banquet for you all another day, and I hope you will grace us with your presence."

He beckoned to the young man beside him and handed him a gift list. "These are some small gifts I have prepared for you all. Please don't find them too offensive."

"Zhi'er, hand the gift list to the fairy for review."

"Yes." Su Zhi took the gift list and walked towards Xiao Minghuang, his eyes containing a hint of infatuation, which Xiao Minghuang keenly noticed, though it was very subtle.

She frowned slightly, her gaze sharpened, and Su Zhi stood rooted to the spot, as if his legs were made of lead.

This was merely a small application of the Way of Void, and none of those present, including City Lord Su, a seasoned king, could detect it.

He thought his son had acted foolishly in public and reminded him, "Zhi'er, hurry up and present the gift list to the fairy!"

But Su Zhi just stood there dumbfounded for a long time before finally blurting out, "Dad, I can't walk anymore!"

"Fairy, this..." City Lord Su was extremely embarrassed and had no choice but to personally take the gift list from Su Zhi's hand and present it to Xiao Minghuang.

Xiao Minghuang didn't even glance at it, waving his hand and saying, "You've gone to so much trouble, City Lord. We're all ready and will be setting off soon."

After saying this, he led everyone away in a hurry.

After they left, City Lord Su ordered all the servants to leave, leaving only the father and son present.

His face suddenly darkened, and he glared at his son, scolding, "What were you doing just now? You've made a fool of yourself!"

Su Zhi lowered his head and remained silent.

"Fool!" After cursing him, City Lord Su kicked him twice more, exasperated, and said, "Do you even know who that woman is?! Do you think you can even covet her?!"

"Yes... yes, he's a disciple of the Sun Hall Mistress..."

"You're still acting crazy?! There are so many people here watching them?"

Su Zhi, feeling wronged, muttered, "I didn't mean to do that, but just now while I was walking, I suddenly felt like I couldn't move my legs, and I couldn't open my mouth to speak..."

City Lord Su slapped his son hard across the face, yelling, "How dare you talk back!"

He took a deep breath, suppressing his anger, and said earnestly, "I have a big task to attend to in the next two days, so you shouldn't stay at home. The Quasi-Emperor Ancient Tomb is about to open, so you should go there for training with the descendants of some of my old friends!"

"Good."

After being severely reprimanded, Su Zhi didn't dare utter a single word of dissent and obediently agreed.

"Please wait here, and I will introduce you to your elder brothers."

"Yes!"

After a while...

City Lord Su and several young cultivators approached.

Su Zhi looked up and saw that the two young cultivators leading the group were both extraordinary, especially one of them, a handsome young man with sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes, with a refined and elegant demeanor. He had an otherworldly air about him, as if he were not related to the mundane world.

Another pretty young woman, dressed in a red dress, had delicate features and fair skin, like a porcelain doll, yet she exuded a captivating charm that made it impossible to look away.

Yet these two completely opposite temperaments, when put together, create a sense of harmony, making them seem like a divine couple.

The other cultivators were also exceptionally handsome and extraordinary.

Su Zhi was stunned for a moment before he reacted and quickly went to meet him.

"Zhi'er, these are your elder brothers and sisters. Quickly greet them," City Lord Su introduced.

"This one's surname is Ren, you can call him Senior Brother Ren; this one's surname is Luo, you can call her Senior Sister Luo."

"These people are..."

"Junior brother Su Zhi greets all senior brothers and sisters!"

Su Zhi quickly bowed.

Senior Brother Ren nodded slightly but did not speak.

Senior Sister Luo's beautiful eyes darted around as she smiled charmingly, "This is City Lord Su's son? He truly is handsome and dashing, with an extraordinary bearing!"

Hearing the praise, Su Zhi was overjoyed and smiled shyly, "Senior Sister, you flatter me!"

Although he was a playboy, he was, after all, the son of the city lord and still paid attention to his outward appearance.

Senior Brother Ren glanced at him, his gaze devoid of joy or sorrow, seemingly devoid of any emotion.

He turned to look at City Lord Su and asked, "Have you prepared what Master requested?"

"Everything is ready." City Lord Su chuckled. "Speaking of which, this matter almost became troublesome. Several disciples from the Holy Academy came earlier, one of whom was a personal disciple of the Sun Hall Mistress. Fortunately, she didn't notice. The goods are currently stored in the backyard. I'll take you two to see them."

"Hmm." Senior Brother Ren nodded without saying anything, and followed City Lord Su to the backyard.

Su Zhi hesitated for a moment, then followed after them.

"Father, what kind of goods are you talking about?" Su Zhi followed closely, leaned close to City Lord Su, and whispered, "I feel like my two senior brothers and sisters are acting strangely."

City Lord Su frowned and scolded in a low voice, "Children shouldn't ask questions. Wait here; we'll set off for the ancient tomb soon!"

"Oh~"

327. Bastard

Backyard.

City Lord Su pushed open the door to the room where Su Miaomiao was and respectfully said, "Your Highness, the goods are here."

Senior Brother Ren stepped into the room, and Junior Sister Luo followed him in, while the others waited outside.

After he went in, he seemed to only glance at the goods before coming out and instructing a burly, red-haired young man beside him, "Hong Li, after you've packed up the goods, come back to the ancient tomb to meet us!"

"Yes." The burly young man Hong Li respectfully clasped his hands in greeting.

After saying this, Senior Brother Ren led the group to leave.

City Lord Su hurriedly said, "Your Highness, please wait, please take my son with you!"

Upon hearing this, Senior Brother Ren stopped and glanced at City Lord Su, saying indifferently, "Have you thought this through? If you let your son come with us, he won't be able to stay in Dongji anymore!"

"On behalf of my son, I thank Your Majesty the Holy Son!"

As Senior Brother Ren and his group left the City Lord's Mansion, the courtyard quieted down, leaving only Hong Li and City Lord Su.

"Fellow Daoist Hong, why don't you hurry up and take the goods away, lest things get complicated?"

"City Lord Su asked."

"The sun 'Sun Power intense heat during the day can damage the goods; they must be collected at midnight to preserve their full medicinal efficacy."

Hong Li raised his eyelids slightly and said calmly.

Fearing that Xiao Minghuang and the others might return, City Lord Su reminded them, "Fellow Daoist Hong, you may not know this, but yesterday someone from the Holy Academy was a guest at your residence and even checked the goods. I'm afraid they discovered something. To avoid any unforeseen complications, I would appreciate it if Fellow Daoist Hong could offer some advice."

Upon hearing this, Hong Li raised an eyebrow, pondered for a long time, and then said, "Send men to guard the perimeter first. If anything unexpected happens, I will intervene."

Clearly, Hong Li was extremely confident in his abilities.

"Then I'll have to trouble Fellow Daoist Hong!"

City Lord Su didn't say anything more, so he simply agreed and went to make the arrangements.

As time went by, the sky gradually darkened.

A sudden commotion arose in the front courtyard of the city lord's mansion.

"Where's my little sister? Why won't you let me see her?!"

City Lord Su suddenly opened his eyes and heard Su Changge's voice from afar.

"Why is that bastard suddenly back again..."

He then stood up, and Chao Hong Li slightly cupped his hands in greeting, "Fellow Daoist Hong, there's a small problem; I'll go take care of it."

Hong Li nodded but did not respond.

City Lord Su strode towards the front courtyard, a cruel smile curving his lips.

"If this kid hadn't come back, I might have spared his life, but now that he's back, he can't blame me!"

He gave a cold laugh.

As the sun set, a sudden breeze swept through the courtyard, unsettling Hong Li and filling him with a sense of foreboding.

"Strange, could something have really gone wrong?"

He stood up, went inside, and looked at the "goods" lying quietly on the stone bed, feeling increasingly uneasy.

"Perhaps I shouldn't wait any longer, lest things get complicated!"

Soon, City Lord Su arrived at the front courtyard and saw Su Changge standing angrily at the threshold, roaring at the guards, "Why are you stopping me?!"

The group of guards had cold, unsmiling expressions and were all expressionless.

City Lord Su dismissed his guards and asked calmly, "Changge, we are receiving a distinguished guest today. Please come back tomorrow if you have any business to attend to."

Su Changge snorted coldly and said, "I'm going to see my little sister today!"

"Insolence!" City Lord Su's brows furrowed immediately, and he shouted, "This is the City Lord's Mansion; you cannot run wild here!"

"The City Lord's Mansion?" Su Changge said meaningfully, "Whose City Lord's Mansion is this? Is it yours? Or my father's?!"

City Lord Su's expression changed drastically, and he shouted sharply, "What did you say!"

"My dear uncle, you know what I'm going to say. I need to see my little sister now, so just tell me if you'll let me or not!"

City Lord Su stared at Su Changge, gritting his teeth, gradually losing his composure.

"Fine! Fine! Consider it as if I raised you for nothing for the past twenty years!"