It took Shang Shujue less than an hour from leaving home to successfully rescuing Song Yanqing and Song Hengzhe.
In less than an hour, a large number of people had gathered at the Shang Family. Some had Body-Protecting Life Pearl Body-Protecting Life Pearl, and some didn't. Anyone who could hear the sound of Nuomi had come.
It was rare for the entire Shang Family family to be together. From the grandparents to the parents and children, almost everyone in Shangjing who could get back within half an hour returned to the Shang Family.
Those family members who went on trips to distant places could only rely on video calls to ensure that nothing incomprehensible and unchangeable happened at home.
In the reception room, besides the Shang Family family members, there were also three people who were relatively important to the Shang Family: Yun Qishan, Yu Yang, and Yu Zeqi.
Trainees Zhang Zhichen, Bai Zhiyi, and Xu Jiaqiao, Ren Daiqi who sensed the changes and had to come, and others who heard Nuomi's voice, were worried about Shang Shujue, and happened to be near the Shang Family, so they rushed over.
These guests were taken care of by the elders and younger siblings, while Shang Shunan, the eldest brother, acted as their representative, waiting at the door for Shang Shujue to appear.
Shang Shunan was also worried that with so many people suddenly appearing at home, Shang Shujue might be startled by the sight of so many people, and then he would have to spend points to erase her memory, which would be too much of a waste. So he waited there alone.
Shang Shunan paced back and forth several times, but still couldn't see Shang Shujue return. Her worries grew stronger, and the atmosphere in the living room was quite heavy.
People glanced at Shang Shunan's figure on the big screen from time to time, while others anxiously lowered their heads to drink tea or fidget with the things in their hands; almost no one spoke.
Everyone knew about Shang Shujue's special status, so they tacitly avoided bringing up the topic. As for Su Youchuan, the former source of all evil, they no longer cared about him.
They learned Duoduo about his fate from Shang Shujue and Nuomi's conversation, and the outcome was self-evident.
As for Han Dong, Yang Shaoying, Lin Xu, and Li Yun'ao, without Su Youchuan, who had the ability to unite and lead them, they naturally became a disorganized mess.
Han Dong's company is not what it used to be. He has long since taken his money abroad and knows what life is like there.
Whether he ends up as a high-class person or a vagrant is his own choice, and he has no one to blame but himself. Moreover, those who were secretly observing him discovered that he seemed to have forgotten that there was such a person as Su Youchuan in this world.
The same goes for Yang Shaoying and the other two. When Su Youchuan's name is mentioned, they might feel a momentary daze, but they have no recollection of him at all. Their memories have been deleted and altered.
They didn't believe Shang Shujue was responsible. Given his personality, if he really wanted to do something to Su Youchuan, he would have just rushed in.
He would never tamper with memories or anything like that, because that would not only consume his points but also waste his merits, and he wouldn't waste those things on scum.
Therefore, this means that the world has most likely abandoned Su Youchuan, the former protagonist, and regarded Shang Shujue as the protagonist and center of the world.
Shang Shujue himself deserves to be treated this way. He should have been the center of this world, because wherever he is, the world is always cloudless and infinitely beautiful.
Why has Xiao Jue been gone for so long?
Yun Yuanmei stood up from her chair with some worry, pacing back and forth with her hands clasped together, trying to ease her tension and anxiety. She would glance at the screen every now and then, then look down and ponder something, her brows furrowed.
" Xiao Yun, our son is capable. He would never act rashly if he wasn't confident. Don't worry too much, he will definitely come back safely."
Shang Yuanzhen stood up and hugged Yun Yuanmei, holding her hand to comfort her. He was also unsure of himself, but as the head of the family, he had to shoulder his responsibilities.
"Yeah, I know, but I'm still worried about him. Where did he go? Why has he been gone for so long? I'm really worried about him..."
Hearing Yun Yuanmei's words, everyone unconsciously frowned. They knew very well that Shang Shujue's sudden action this time probably meant he was really in trouble.
Just as everyone was pondering, Shang Shunan on the big screen received a call from Shang Shujue. He remembered that someone was waiting for the results, so he turned on speakerphone.
" Xiao Jue..."
The hands-free call was turned on, and Shang Shujue's weak yet angry voice came through the phone. As he spoke, his tone was full of anger and a hint of helplessness.
"Big brother, you know Song Hengzhe, right? He and Song Yanqing are both seriously injured when they came to our hospital. That Song Family patriarch is simply inhuman!"
"He actually dragged his great-grandson into the underground city for training like an ancient assassin! He's insane!"
Shang Shujue seemed to catch his breath, and his tone sounded like he was in great pain, but he was still forcing himself to do his best to explain things clearly.
"Hurry up and come over here, I can't handle this by myself... Hurry, I only have twenty minutes, I can only wait for you for twenty minutes, don't tell Mom and Dad."
"I'm fine, I just might need to be unconscious for a few days. Please take good care of Song Yanqing for me, brother..."
As soon as Shang Shujue finished speaking, the phone call ended. At the same time, everyone heard Nuomi's voice, which was filled with urgency and deep worry.
[Host, countdown to punishment for violating the World Law: 0:19:57... Punishment severity assessment in progress... Assessment successful, punishment result: 72 hours of unconsciousness followed by 48 hours of excruciating pain...]
This punishment cannot be resisted by Merit Points or points. Host, quickly tell Shang Shunan to put you and Song Yanqing together after you faint!
Otherwise, you will be in so much pain that your soul will leave your body, you will be banished from this world, and your spirit will be scattered.
Everyone stood up in shock, but Shang Shunan had already hung up the phone and driven to the hospital. Amidst everyone's astonishment, Shang Shujue's inner voice appeared.
[Don't worry, we have crystal cores... Nuomi, exchange for two Healing Pill first, give them to them. I'm starting to feel dizzy, I need to sit down for a while...]
Everyone: It's over! Something terrible has happened!