Xu Nuan pressed her lips together, her eyes still reddened, slightly tilting her head as if to maintain the last of her dignity.
Yes, I can feel that she is maintaining her dignity.
"Shen God, how?" Xu Fangnian pursued the question again, and his gaze was intense.
I did not answer directly.
Xu Fangnian's words were rather absurd.
I do not need to say that I have regained my Yang Sheng Ming from Sun Zhuo. Even if I did not, I still would not choose Xu Nuan.
However, Xu Fangnian's revealed attitude of turning his back on Sun Zhuo, and his mention of Mr. Qu, has left me in doubt.
Is the Xu family really long since broken ties with Sun Zhuo?
Who is Mr. Qu? Is he a high-ranking figure behind the Xu family?
For a moment, I cannot determine Xu Fangnian's purpose, nor can I tell if he is lying.
"Shen God!" Xu Fangnian's tone was slightly heavier, not out of displeasure, but with deep concern.
"The times have changed. Although you grew up learning arts from Qin Waizi, you must adapt. Treat it as if Nuan Nuan made a mistake, how about that? Consider it in light of Uncle Xu's face, and we should learn to move on. Moreover, Qin Waizi's intention for you and Nuan Nuan to marry was clear to Nuan Nuan long ago, and Mr. Qu has also made this clear."
"Is it not your wish to become someone like Sun Zhuo?"
"I do not want that." I shook my head, my tone calm: "Give me Lao Gong and I will leave. As for Mr. Qu you mentioned, if he wants to see me, he can come to me directly without hiding in the shadows."
"..." Xu Fangnian's expression appeared very bewildered, and his eyebrows furrowed even tighter.
"Shen God, you..." Xu Fangnian was about to speak again.
"Dad! That's enough!" Xu Nuan stamped her foot hard, her eyes becoming extremely cold, with a hint of resentment.
"Luo Xianshen, I am willing to submit to you. What gives you the right to treat me like that?"
"What do you want? For Mr. Qu to see you? For you to seize the so-called initiative?"
"And then, will my dad have to grovel to you, and will I be the same?"
"That's all nonsense!"
"I just wanted to kill Sun Zhuo this liar. You by chance, luckily, made him fall into trouble."
"Haha."
"Ha." Xu Nuan's eyes widened significantly, and her expression became distorted. "You think I, Xu Nuan, cannot find a better and more suitable man?"
"You will find someone." I remained expressionless.
"However, I am currently asking for Lao Gong. If the Xu family says anything else, I will consider you all as accomplices of Sun Zhuo and Huang Si, and I will root out all of you to prevent future troubles."
The latter sentence was directed at Xu Fangnian.
"Uh..." Xu Fangnian's forehead immediately broke out in large beads of sweat.
Xu Nuan's face turned a mottled shade of red and pale, but her eyes shifted from reddened to more stubborn.
"Dad, give Lao Gong back to him." Xu Nuan said in a firm voice.
"Little Nuan!" Xu Fangnian scolded her again, and he wanted to say more.
At this moment, a series of slap sounds came from behind.
The footsteps were even, and the person's aura was equally steady.
"From your attitude, it can be seen that you know that Xu Nuan is a miraculous life, and you know that she can obtain a thread of Yang Sheng from her. Although Sun Zhuo is close to the water and the moon, Xu Nuan's destiny still lies with her, and although the head of the Xu family has spoken clearly, you still show no interest."
"I do not know, what is it that Qin Waizi has given you confidence, or what you have given yourself confidence?"
"Young people should sometimes learn to bow their heads and take a step back. You will find that the world is vast and open, with countless opportunities and countless paths to choose from!" The same steady voice was extremely magnetic.
Someone walked past me, the Book Grandma, and Yu Xiao, reaching in between Xu Fangnian and Xu Nuan.
"I am in the Xu family because of your usefulness, so you can help Lord Luo Xianshen."
"So, do not say those things anymore. Your father does not like to hear them, and neither do I."
The person smiled and spoke to Xu Nuan.
Xu Nuan's face paled once more.
Xu Nuan's eyes struggled greatly, as if she had been greatly insulted.
The person did not respond to Xu Nuan, but instead looked at me.
It was obvious that he was Mr. Qu.
In his fifties, he had a round face, short hair that was very neat, and a mole on his nostril that gave him a distinct look. He wore a Tang-style suit, simple and tidy.
"Beware of those who suddenly show excessive interest, they are either up to no good or trying to steal something." I said.
Mr. Qu's expression remained unchanged.
Xu Fangnian was startled and whispered, "Shen God, do not speak to Mr. Qu out of turn! You do not know his reputation and abilities! Do not recklessly offend him!"
Xu Fangnian's attitude was like that of an elder brother, scolding an inexperienced, arrogant young person.
To me, it's even more laughable.
If Xujia is truly to sever ties with Sun Zhuo, their purpose has already been clear and clean.
Mr. Qu's purpose is equally evident.
It's just for the things left behind by my parents a long time ago.
In fact, I only know that it's a corpse, but I don't know where the corpse is.
Mr. Qu lifted his hand, slightly raised his palm, stopping Xu Fangnian from speaking.
"Lao Gong is in the third room on the left. However, you might not be able to take him away. I'm not trying to stop you, but the corpse we dug up doesn't seem right."
"Furthermore, you might think that I and the Xu family have ulterior motives. I can be straightforward with you and tell you that the Xu family currently sees potential in you. Xu Nuan wants you to avenge her, and as for me, I just want to cooperate with you."
"I may not know all about the Luo family's affairs, but I do know that you have been getting closer to a man named Mao Sanzui recently, and your dealings with the Underworld have been becoming increasingly entangled."
"And even with this spiritual realm, the ties have become increasingly close."
"I want to be even more friendly and direct in warning you."
"Firstly, the leader of the spiritual realm has never been a good person. He has taken away countless good things from your Luo family. When the Luo family had trouble, he acted like a turtle retreating into his shell. He must be scheming against you, that's why he gives you favors, and even lets you bring people to flatten the Xu family."
"Secondly, the Yao Yang residence of the spiritual realm is the culprit that killed your parents. Collaborating with them is like recognizing a thief as a father. You can only expect them to tell you lies."
"Thirdly, Mao Sanzui will kill you. He is interested in people and puts them in coffins."
Mr. Qu's words were well-organized and logical, and the Book Grandma's expression was indifferent.
The Book Grandma's face twitched, and she opened her lips to say, "So, the Xu family can be shameless, and their daughter follows a man. That man just took advantage of her, and she wants to ask Shen God for help to take revenge?"
"I and Shen God have experienced life and death together with your spiritual realm, yet you slander our mediocre son?"
"Mao Sanzui is also a yin-yang master. He is not here, so you dare to speak so about him. If he were here, I believe you wouldn't dare to fart."
"And furthermore, you think you can just cooperate when you want? You're not old, so why do you try to act old?"
"To be honest, you are the most lacking in temperament of all the yin-yang masters I've met. You're using such a lousy family, and Shen God will never look up to you."
Book Grandma's words are incredibly sharp, even bordering on being poisonous.
My eyelids twitched wildly, and I didn't expect that Book Grandma wasn't just skilled in lip-piercing but also had unmatched eloquence.
Indeed, I am not afraid of Mr. Qu, and I am not afraid of getting physical.
Mao Sanzui himself doesn't like to get involved in physical fights, so Mr. Qu cannot be stronger than him.
I guess I have a better understanding now. The most formidable yin-yang masters are probably skilled in arithmetic. If they really get physical, even outside of the spiritual realm, there are hundreds of low-level spiritual realm practitioners under Huang Si, and they can certainly give Mr. Qu a good lesson.
Adding in Yu Xiao, whose strength even the ninth elder cannot handle, Mr. Qu has no chance of being a match in combat.
With my thoughts settled, I glanced at Mr. Qu and turned directly towards the room he mentioned, where Lao Gong was located.
