Chapter 78

"A seventy-year-old man is better than me?!"

Sun Yu's smile froze on his face, and his fair skin instantly turned the color of a pig's liver.

He widened his eyes and stared fixedly at Su Yan; because he was trying too hard, even bloodshot streaks appeared in his eyes.

His gaze seemed to want to swallow this woman who dared to humiliate him in public alive.

He finally broke down.

Since he was a child, relying on the power of the Sun family, he, Sun Yu, had walked sideways in the prefecture city; who dared to say "no" to him?

Those women, which one of them didn't throw themselves at him when they saw him?

But today, this Su Yan, this bumpkin from the county town, actually said—

She would rather marry a seventy-year-old man than have him?!

"Fine, fine, fine!!! Little girl, you've got guts!!!"

Sun Yu's gaze stared at Su Yan like a poisonous snake, an undisguised look of venomous malice appearing in his eyes.

He gritted his teeth, every word squeezed out from between his teeth:

"I want to see how you get through this!"

He paused, a twisted, ferocious smile appearing on his face:

"When the time comes, don't come crawling to me for help!"

After speaking, he angrily flicked his sleeves, the sleeves making a crisp "snap" in the air, then glared fiercely at Su Yan and turned to walk away with large strides.

"Xiao Yan, that's how you should treat scum like that; Father supports you!"

Su Chen nodded with relief, his weathered face full of gratification.

But a moment later, he coughed lightly, lowered his voice, and reminded her with a bit of helplessness:

"However, as a girl, you should still be a little more reserved when you speak..."

"Saying things like 'seventy-year-old man' doesn't sound very good when it gets out..."

Hearing this, a faint blush quietly appeared on Su Yan's angry face.

The blush spread from her cheeks to her earlobes, making her look even more enchanting.

She pursed her lips and whispered: "Dad, I was just too angry... I just said it casually..."

Although she said that, she knew in her heart that just now, in the heat of the moment, a crazy and bold thought had indeed flashed through her mind for a split second.

Compared to a second-generation ancestor with such bad character as Sun Yu, she would really rather marry that...

That old man who appeared like a god descending from heaven in the moonlight.

Every time she thought of that old man, she, who was usually calm, would find her thoughts uncontrollably chaotic, like a stone thrown into a calm lake, with ripples that wouldn't fade for a long time.

"I wonder if there will be a chance to see him again..."

As soon as this thought flashed through her mind, she shook her head violently, as if to shake this absurd thought out of her mind.

Ah...

What am I thinking about!

"Xiao Yan, it seems that today's incident of Black Wind Stronghold robbing the goods really has something to do with the Sun family."

Su Chen's solemn voice pulled Su Yan's thoughts back.

The father and daughter looked at each other, the worry on their faces deepening.

That scolding just now was certainly satisfying.

However, the problem was not solved, but rather might have become even more serious.

The law of the jungle, that's how the world is.

The strength of the Sun family is definitely not something the Su family can shake.

Just the Transformation of Force retainers on the surface number eight, not to mention that the Sun family also has a clan elder who is himself a Transformation of Force peak martial artist.

Although that old man is old and his Qi and blood are somewhat declining, he is not someone an ordinary Transformation of Force martial artist can mess with.

And the Su family's only hope for a Transformation of Force martial artist now is Liu Qingshi.

"For now, the only way is to go find Brother Liu..."

Su Chen sighed with a dejected expression.

About an incense stick of time later.

Liu residence, inside the study.

"What? The goods were robbed by mountain bandits... and Zhao Gang and Shi Lei were also detained!"

Hearing the bad news brought by Su Chen and Su Yan, before Liu Qingshi could speak, Huang Xiyu couldn't hold back anymore.

Her plump body was trembling slightly, her eyes fixed on Su Chen, her face, which still retained its charm, filled with uncontrollable anger.

The more she looked at Su Chen, the angrier she felt.

Why is this person like a disaster star?

Every time he visits, he brings nothing but bad news.

Last time, her husband and Zhao Gang were beaten into serious injuries, and this time, both people and goods were robbed.

She even had the urge to kick this Su person out of the house.

"Madam Huang, I... I apologize..."

Su Chen lowered his head in shame.

"Master Liu, Madam, it's all my responsibility..."

Su Yan also lowered her head slightly, not daring to look her teacher's wife in the eye.

Her eyes, which usually always held a smile, now only held guilt and self-reproach, her red lips pursed tightly, her fingertips digging into her palms.

"That's enough, Xiyu."

Liu Qingshi sighed softly and gave his wife a look, signaling her not to speak first.

He knew that the fault did not lie with Su Chen and his daughter; they were also victims.

Looking at Su Yan's face full of guilt and self-reproach, he didn't feel very good either; how long had this child been handling the family business?

And she already ran into such a big thing.

Huang Xiyu looked at the girl Su Yan, the anger on her face fading a little, but she still couldn't help but say:

"You can't just go to Black Songshan and have a fight with those mountain bandits to grab the goods and people back..."

Su Chen immediately looked up, waving his hands repeatedly, his face full of bitter smiles, "Madam Huang, we don't mean that at all."

Even if he were confused, he wouldn't let Liu Qingshi take this risk.

The five leaders of Black Wind Stronghold are all Transformation of Force experts, and there are hundreds of lackeys; even if Liu Qingshi has good strength, breaking in alone would be suicide.

"Then what do you mean!"

Huang Xiyu asked relentlessly.

"I..." Su Chen couldn't say a word.

Liu Qingshi, standing to the side, was silent for a moment, took a deep breath, and then said in a deep, solemn voice:

"I know about those mountain bandits in Black Wind Stronghold; they have always focused on seeking wealth."

"Zhao Gang and Shi Lei, as well as those guards of the Su family, should all be safe."

"As for the ransom of three hundred thousand taels..."

He looked at Su Chen's dejected face and didn't continue.

Su Chen gave a bitter smile and said nothing.

He really couldn't come up with that much money.

"Let's do this."

Liu Qingshi slowly stood up, a look of determination appearing on his steady face: "I will go to the Tianqing Sect and find Xie Tang."

He said in a deep voice: "If Xie Tang comes forward, those bandits of Black Wind Stronghold might give him some face."

After speaking, he couldn't help but let out a long sigh.

Favors are things that diminish every time you use them.

But now, there was no other choice.

Hearing this, Su Chen and Su Yan both looked up abruptly, a look of excitement appearing on their faces.

They both knew that Liu Qingshi had a good friend who served as an elder in the Tianqing Sect.

If this person came forward, Black Wind Stronghold would definitely give him face.

"Qingshi..."

Looking at Liu Qingshi's figure, a look of pity appeared in Huang Xiyu's eyes.

No one knew her husband's character better than she did; unless it was a last resort, he would not easily ask others for help.

"The matter is urgent, I will set off now."

Liu Qingshi did not delay, gave a few instructions to the others, and pushed the door open to leave.

Although he knew that Zhao Gang and Shi Lei should be safe, in a bandit's den, some physical suffering is always inevitable.

He didn't want his two disciples to suffer more than necessary there.

About an hour later, Liu Qingshi finally arrived at the gate of the Tianqing Sect.

The towering mountain gate shone brightly in the sun, but he had no heart to appreciate it.

To avoid worrying his daughter, he deliberately didn't go to find Liu Yiyi, just asked the gatekeeper disciple to help pass on a message.

"Looking for Elder Xie Tang of Xuanshui Peak, right? I'll go pass on the message for you right away."

The disciple nodded slightly and hurried away.

Liu Qingshi stood before the mountain gate, looking at the layers of steps, his thoughts complex.

The time it took for a cup of tea felt as long as a year.

Finally, the disciple returned.

"Elder Xie Tang went to Huang Xinfu to visit a friend and might not be back for a few days." The disciple said apologetically: "If you are willing to wait for him, I can help you arrange accommodation."

Liu Qingshi's heart sank.

Huang Xinfu is quite far from Yunling Prefecture; a round trip would take at least seven or eight days.

Those bandits in Black Wind Stronghold don't have the patience to wait seven or eight days.

At the same time.

Foot of Black Songshan.

A tall, thin figure appeared at the entrance of the mountain road, no one knew when.

He was dressed in simple gray robes, his hair white, but his spine was as straight as a spear.

He looked up slightly, looking at the mountain peak that pierced the clouds, a strange light flashing in his aged eyes.

"This mountain is indeed very high."

Jiang Ye murmured softly, his gaze slowly sweeping across the steep mountain peak before him.

Black Songshan, it really lived up to its reputation.

The mountain was steep, with jagged rocks, and the whole mountain was covered with dark pine trees, shrouding the entire mountain in a gloomy darkness.

Those pine branches and leaves were intertwined, blocking the sky and the sun; even at noon, it was hard to see a few rays of sunlight in the mountain forest.

Such terrain is indeed difficult to attack.

Let alone a hundred bandits hiding in it, even if there were only a few dozen people, they could rely on the terrain to maneuver for a long time.

Jiang Ye withdrew his gaze, the corners of his mouth curling up slightly.

"A sentry every ten steps, a post every five steps... run if you see things going wrong?"

He whispered to himself, his voice carrying a hint of playfulness.

These mountain bandits are lucky to have run into him.