Chapitre 42: Chapter 42: Seeks Aid not Gamble
Huang Yue tensed upon hearing the voice. How did the old man arrive? Moreover, his tone sounded quite angry. Could he be here to discipline him?
Thinking this, Huang Yue subconsciously touched his backside, feeling a cold shiver down his spine.
The patriarch of the Huang family arrived shortly, his face as dark as if he had just emerged from a coal mine. It was unusually dark. He had previously emphasized countless times to be cautious, but he hadn't expected that in a moment of inattention, his own son would provoke someone.
He promptly approached the two individuals.
"Two daoists, my foolish son has been impetuous and offended an esteemed guest inside. I hope…" Before the Huang family patriarch could finish speaking, he was interrupted.
"Young Master Su is currently recuperating. Please maintain silence," the two attendants said, giving no face to the Huang family patriarch. After all, their cultivations were equal. Moreover, they held the numerical advantage here. They didn't need to show courtesy to the Huang family patriarch.
Even if the Huang family's people were to take action, it would make little difference. They were, after all, part of the Su family. If something happened to them, the Su family would seek revenge, not to mention that Young Master Su Heng was of the same lineage as the Ancestor. He might even possess formidable hidden cards bestowed by the Ancestor.
"Yes, yes." The Huang family patriarch felt somewhat embarrassed, but he forced a smile.
He immediately considered waiting there. This was the order just communicated by the Ancestor, and even as the family head, he had to comply.
Seeing his father being so polite to those two individuals, Huang Yue was immediately dissatisfied. He intended to approach his father, but before he could call out, the Huang family patriarch gave him a stern "get lost." This rebuke made Huang Yue shiver, and he obediently stood in place, waiting.
After about three hours, the gate to Su Heng's courtyard opened. When they saw the gate open, the group rushed in like they had stumbled upon an oasis in the desert, their gazes fixed on Su Heng with thirst in their eyes. Despite being cultivators, enduring the scorching sun overhead wasn't easy.
"What brings you here?" Su Heng asked as he opened the door, seeing the group rush into his courtyard. He was aware of the situation outside, after all, as a reincarnated individual, how could he not be prepared?
"No worries, this humble one is the head of the Huang family. I've come to invite Young Hero Su to the main hall for a meal. The three Ancestors have been waiting for a while," the Huang family patriarch said, grinning as he introduced the three Ancestors.
As cultivators of their level, they didn't need to eat daily, but he couldn't exactly blame his son for their appetite. He could only find an excuse, but he didn't care if the two attendants overheard and shared it.
"Oh, I see. In that case, please lead the way," Su Heng said, not making much comment and taking this opportunity to inquire about the situation in the vicinity.
"This way, Young Hero Su." The Huang family patriarch deliberately gestured for Su Heng to go first, and then quickly sent someone to inform the Ancestors. After all, what he said was a spur-of-the-moment decision.
Su Heng noticed, but he didn't make much of it.
Inside the main hall, Su Heng noticed several people seated at the dining table. Only three seats were left. Huang Yue spotted Huang Yunyun and immediately wanted to sit beside her. However, his father grabbed him and made him sit at the farthest position. He then occupied another seat, leaving only the one next to Huang Yunyun.
Seeing her family's behavior, Huang Yunyun blushed and lowered her head.
Su Heng merely smiled and didn't say much. As a millennium-old monster, how could he not perceive the Huang family's intentions? However, Huang Yunyun appeared much quieter than before, which took Su Heng some getting used to.
At the table, discussions flowed, and Su Heng played along, offering casual replies to avoid revealing too much.
"I wonder if Young Hero Su has any important matters for coming to the Eastern Region. Perhaps we can be of assistance?" the Huang family's Third Ancestor spoke up, confident that Su Heng wasn't from the Eastern Region. After all, there were no prominent Su families in this part of the region.
"There's no need for that. I simply wish to leave the influence of the family for a while and gain some experience," Su Heng replied ambiguously, both vague and genuine.
"I see. May I ask where Young Hero Su comes from? We too ventured outside in our youth and encountered several prominent families with the Su surname. Perhaps we even met your family's elders," the Huang family's Senior Ancestor asked, cheerfully prying. However, the inquiry was skillfully couched, not to the point of annoyance.
"Our family has hidden itself for quite some time, so the three Ancestors wouldn't recognize them," Su Heng answered without elaborating. Although the Su family wasn't afraid, they likely held significant secrets. Su Heng preferred not to expose them unnecessarily.
Upon hearing this, the three Ancestors exchanged glances, their faces brimming with cheerful smiles.
"Let's drink! Let's drink!" The Huang family patriarch broke the awkward atmosphere. The meal took quite a while, with the three senior Ancestors offering toasts in succession, attempting to gather some useful information.
However, how could Su Heng, who had an extraordinary past life, easily disclose any secrets? He responded with some truths, some half-truths, and finally, feigned drunkenness to conclude the feast.
The two attendants from the Su family helped Su Heng back to his courtyard. Once he returned, he immediately sobered up, appearing nothing like the intoxicated man he had pretended to be.
The other two men weren't surprised at all. A bit of wine couldn't possibly inebriate him. How could they extract information from him? They were just dreaming.
In a hidden chamber within the Huang residence…
"Is that kid really from a prominent family?" the Second Ancestor of the Huang family asked, somewhat uncertain.
"Is he just playing clever? We couldn't get any useful information from him," the Senior Ancestor of the Huang family said with a hint of helplessness. Everything they asked him, he managed to steer the conversation away, providing only irrelevant details.
"Indeed, the cunning level of this kid doesn't match that of a fifteen or sixteen-year-old. What do you think, Third Brother?" Seeing the Third Ancestor's silence, the Second Ancestor asked impatiently.
"I fear time is running short. We can't place the future of the Huang family solely on one individual," the Third Ancestor of the Huang family shook his head.
In recent years, the Huang family had been flourishing, becoming nearly as powerful as the top-ranked Bai and Han families. With Bai and Han cooperating, it was becoming challenging for the Huang family to resist. If not for the fact that Huang family's two young masters had joined prominent sects, preventing any reckless actions from Bai and Han, the Huang family would likely have suffered severe setbacks.
"Even if that kid comes from a prominent family, why would he help the Huang family? He might be leading us into a trap," the Third Ancestor of the Huang family expressed his concerns.
The way those two men treated Su Heng didn't seem to be an act. For them to command two consummate True Martial Realm experts, even a Heavenly Origin Realm expert couldn't be ruled out.
However, what the Huang family needed now was assistance, someone to help them withstand the Bai and Han families' combined pressure, not a mere gamble.
État de l’alimentation hebdomadaire
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Power Stone 
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