The Xie Family's Invitation?

He had an inexplicable feeling that he had been completely seen through.

Chen Zhou, however, paid him no mind. He simply patted Xie Xie lightly on the shoulder before turning around and walking back into the classroom.

He saw the old butler's intentions quite clearly.

If a naive, sheltered person or a normal six-year-old child were standing here, they probably would have agreed.

After all, being able to save someone's life solely through one's own ability was a joyous thing.

But for Chen Zhou, it was not like that at all.

This was treating him like a fool, trying to get his Water of Life from the Primordial Sea for free.

Although the Water of Life was nearly infinite, Chen Zhou could guarantee that in this world, the only ones capable of producing such Water of Life were himself, the Holy Spirit Douluo, and the Golden Ancient Tree.

And the Xie Family of East Sea City had absolutely no way of coming into contact with those two existences.

So, wanting to get his Water of Life for free while refusing to pay a price—how could such a good deal exist?

Chen Zhou sat there, quietly twirling his pen.

A rare hint of a smile played in his eyes; he would see just how sensible the Xie Family was.

If the other party was not sensible and tried to act against him or threaten the people behind him, they would be in for a world of hurt.

Although the Xie Family was a hegemon in East Sea City and one of the few prominent clans in the area, they were still completely incomparable to the Spirit Pagoda.

As long as the Xie Family truly harbored ulterior motives and tried to target him, he would not only stop caring about Xie Xie, but he would also immediately begin to suppress the Xie Family until they were thoroughly crushed.

While Chen Zhou was contemplating his countermeasures, Na'er was watching her brother with a confused expression.

Seeing her brother sitting there with a shifting, unreadable expression, Na'er reached out and poked Chen Zhou.

"Brother, what are you thinking about? Did something happen?"

As she spoke, Na'er looked at Chen Zhou, her eyes filled with a trace of curiosity.

Looking at the cute little girl, Chen Zhou reached out and pinched her cheeks.

"It's nothing major. How about I take Na'er out shopping tomorrow? I'll buy Na'er some pretty little clothes."

"Yay! Thank you, Brother!"

Na'er's face was filled with excitement.

It wasn't that she wanted pretty clothes all that much; she simply understood that as long as she could go out with Chen Zhou, he would definitely take her to eat delicious food.

All sorts of delicacies she had never tasted before would end up in her stomach.

Thinking of this, Na'er gently reached out to touch her little belly, then stood up and planted a kiss on Chen Zhou's cheek.

The kiss was so sudden that both Chen Zhou and Teacher Yue, who had just walked in, were taken aback.

However, neither of them paid it much mind.

Chen Zhou simply took it as his younger sister being happy and giving him a kiss.

Teacher Yue, meanwhile, assumed that since they were siblings, it was nothing to speak of.

Only Na'er blinked those beautiful, large eyes of hers, staring fixedly at Chen Zhou as if he were the only person in her world.

The day's classes passed quickly.

As soon as the bell rang and the other students rushed out like cannonballs, Chen Zhou saw Xie Xie at the door.

Xie Xie stood there, clearly having run over from another classroom.

His face was covered in sweat; he wiped it away lightly before cautiously walking into the classroom.

The room was empty by now, and Chen Zhou looked at Xie Xie with some confusion, not understanding why he was so nervous.

"Brother Chen Zhou, my father has agreed to your conditions."

"According to the doctor's assessment, it will take about six to seven more sessions to completely alleviate the injuries on my mother's body."

"So, my father will have the seven thousand-year spirit herbs delivered by this week at the latest."

Xie Xie rubbed his hands together as he spoke, his meaning clear: he hoped Chen Zhou would go with him now.

Seeing the embarrassment on Xie Xie's face, Chen Zhou just nodded lightly and began to pack his things before standing up.

The two of them walked out of the teaching building together.

Seeing that there were no Spirit Pagoda vehicles waiting outside, Chen Zhou already understood that the Xie Family had likely gone to investigate his background.

But clearly, they must have kicked a steel plate.

In East Sea City, daring to investigate the background of the Spirit Pagoda was no joke; the Spirit Pagoda would find out in a matter of minutes.

Since the Spirit Pagoda's vehicles hadn't arrived, it meant the two parties had reached an agreement.

In reality, the moment the Xie Family began investigating his background, it signaled that they had harbored other intentions toward him.

Under these circumstances, Chen Zhou had already begun to lose the desire to save her.

Looking at Xie Xie's hopeful face, Chen Zhou sighed once more.

Adult matters, in the end, had nothing to do with children.

Many adults might vent their anger onto their children due to various frustrations in life or work.

Yet, they did not realize just how much damage this caused to a child.

As for Xie Xie's father, he was the head of the Xie Family.

Although he wanted to save his wife, seven thousand-year-old spirit herbs were already a massive fortune.

Even if he wanted to produce them, it would require a great deal of effort, so he wanted to see if there were other ways to deal with Chen Zhou.

But for Xie Xie, his mother was his everything; she was his mother, the person closest to him in this world.

He did not care at all about what might be lost.

Even if it meant losing everything he had, Xie Xie would be willing if it meant saving his mother.

At the entrance, Xie Xie looked left and right, quickly spotting his family's vehicle.

Just as he was about to call Chen Zhou over, his backpack strap was tugged by Chen Zhou.

Xie Xie froze for a moment, looking at Chen Zhou with some confusion, only to find the youth, who had previously possessed such calm eyes, looking at him with a serious expression.

"You might not understand now, and after your father tells you certain things, you might even come to hate me."

"But I must clearly tell you: my saving your mother has nothing to do with your Xie Family."

"The reason I am saving your mother is, first, because she is a pitiable woman, and second, because you truly love your mother."

"Just because you were able to kneel and beg me for help the moment you first saw me, I am willing to save her."

Chen Zhou spoke very calmly.

After finishing, he took Na'er by the hand and walked ahead, leaving Xie Xie standing there in silence.

Xie Xie's expression was complex, though it was mostly filled with a sense of bewilderment.

He did not quite understand the meaning behind Chen Zhou's words.

However, just as Chen Zhou had expected, that middle-aged butler had indeed spoken some things to him.

So, at this moment, Xie Xie stood in his original spot.

A trace of confusion lingered on his face, but thinking of his severely injured mother, he ultimately did not overthink it and quickly caught up to Chen Zhou.

The Soul Guidance Car was parked there, and the middle-aged butler and a bodyguard were still standing by.

Only this time, as their gazes fell upon Chen Zhou, their faces were full of respect and gentleness.

"Young Master Chen Zhou, please come with me; I will take the two of you back to the Xie Family first."

"Our mistress is currently recuperating at home, and as she is plagued by a serious illness, it is inconvenient for her to receive Young Master Chen Zhou."

"As for the family head, he is out and may need some time before he can return to meet with Young Master Chen Zhou."