Chapter 24

Xiu Feng's eyes sparkled as she said, "Perhaps Xiu'er's beauty can indeed be described as倾城倾国 (overwhelmingly beautiful), but within a vast area, there are many whose beauty is not inferior to Xiu'er's. Why is Xiu'er crowned as the most beautiful, and why do the young elites of those dozens of families seem to be overly enthusiastic? Xiu'er doesn't seem to have the charm to bewitch everyone. Even Gu Yong and Gu Brother, Xiao Chaozu and Xiao Second Brother, who are independent cultivators, can maintain their composure. How could those family elites, who have been exposed to women since childhood, possibly ignore their family interests and fight to the death?"

Su Chuanzong said, "Indeed, now that I think about it, those who truly lost their lives in the infighting back then were few. Most just suffered minor to moderate injuries. What truly made them never return was greed. Death Island is filled with treasures. The person who set this up spread rumors that whoever could return from Death Island and obtain the most precious treasure could marry Xiu'er, thus sacrificing nearly a hundred elite disciples."

Xiu nodded slightly and said, "That's right. This person is ruthless to others and to themselves. Now, with the elites of our three major families all gone, even the next generation of Wheel Turners is hard to produce. This is probably one of the goals the person who set this up wanted to achieve."

Su Chuanzong laughed heartily and said, "Even we old folks have just begun to understand this shocking grand plan that has been laid out for over twenty years. We don't know what other moves the person who set this up has in store."

Xiu smiled faintly and said, "Xiu'er didn't leave with the children, which is probably unexpected by the person who set this up. I wonder what kind of reaction they will have to continue the game."

Su Chuanzong sighed and said, "It's just a pity for Xiu'er."

Xiu shook her head and said, "Ancestor, what are you saying? These past years, I have relied a lot on Ancestor's secret support. I just don't know how my children are doing now!"

Su Chuanzong smiled and said, "You don't need to worry. Zhao Feng is straightforward and listens to you the most. Zhao Shuo is timid and doesn't compete with others. Only Zhao Luan is the most like you, both in personality and intelligence. She is the one most likely to cause trouble."

Xiu sighed inwardly. Her second son, Zhao Shuo, had been stimulated in some way and had become incredibly intelligent, not inferior to Zhao Luan. Normally, this would be good, but in such times, being too smart can be a short life.

Looking up at the night sky, the wind blew through Xiu's clothes. Lightning split the sky, and a heavy rain poured down. Watching Xiu lost in thought in the rain, Su Chuanzong sighed deeply and disappeared, not at all worried that Xiu would leave.

Suddenly, Xiu's heart stirred, and she looked in a certain direction. A figure was rushing towards her as fast as lightning. As lightning flashed, Xiu clearly saw that it was Zhao Shuo, the one she was most worried about.

They say a mother and child are connected by nature. In the midst of the storm, Zhao Shuo didn't know where Xiu was, but he knew his mother's real name was Su Xiu and that she was likely connected to the Su family of the three major families in Wanghai City. So, he moved through the rain, heading straight for the Su family.

Suddenly, a feeling of unease arose in his heart. The lightning flashed, and in that moment, Zhao Shuo couldn't look away. He found her—his mother. Even though Xiu's appearance had changed greatly, the blood connection made Zhao Shuo recognize her immediately.

Unexpectedly, Zhao Shuo reached the courtyard where Xiu was without any obstruction. It was clear that someone had secretly let him through; otherwise, the Su family, being one of the three major families, would not allow anyone to enter so easily.

Zhao Shuo didn't care about that. Even if someone tried to stop him, he would still break in. Now, with no one stopping him, it was even better.

He landed lightly from the air, drenched. Rainwater rolled down his cheeks. Through the rain, he saw Xiu standing there. Suppressing his joy, he trembled and said, "Mother, I've come to save you!"

Tears rolled down her cheeks as she reached out to wipe the rain from Zhao Shuo's face. Xiu murmured, "Didn't I tell you not to come back? Why didn't you listen to me? Why are you so foolish?"

Zhao Shuo smiled and said, "Mother, I'm not foolish at all. My elder brother and younger sister are fine. Only I came. Even if something happens to me, my elder brother and the others can avenge us in the future."

Xiu was both happy and worried. She didn't expect Zhao Shuo to really come looking for her, but she couldn't leave now. With her strength, even with Su Chuanzong and the others, there was a chance to fight back.

Seeing Xiu lost in thought, Zhao Shuo looked around cautiously and said, "Mother, let's leave quickly. When I came in, there was no obstruction at all. It's probably not that simple..."

Zhao Shuo reached out to pull Xiu's hand, but no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't move her. He looked at Xiu in confusion and said, "Mother, you..."

Tears rolled down Xiu's cheeks, and she smiled with a mix of joy and sorrow. She slowly stroked Zhao Shuo's head and said, "Foolish child, you shouldn't have come here. Mother doesn't want to leave, but you must go. In the future, Mother can't be with you. Your elder brother is straightforward, so you'll have to take care of them."

Zhao Shuo's face showed disbelief as he looked at Xiu in shock. Suddenly, he shouted angrily, "Is someone threatening our lives to force Mother to stay? If that's the case, Mother doesn't have to do this. We will die together as a family..."

Xiu gently tapped Zhao Shuo's head and said, "It's not like you think. You shouldn't have come. Someone is probably already watching you. Remember Mother's words, be very careful."

Just as Zhao Shuo was about to speak, a voice filled with authority and age said, "Xiu, he should leave now."

Hearing the voice, Zhao Shuo's body trembled, and he tensed, ready to pounce in any direction.

Seeing Zhao Shuo's alert reaction, Xiu's face showed relief. Su Chuanzong approached Zhao Shuo like a divine being and looked at him calmly, saying, "Little one, it's clear you've had a great fortune these past days. Your future achievements are boundless. Today, you privately entered the Su residence, but for your mother's sake, I'll let you go."

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