98: The Xie Family's Daughter Grows Up

Lingwu City, Xie Family mansion.

“Crack!”

With a crisp sound, a priceless official kiln teacup was violently smashed to the ground, shattering into pieces.

“You scoundrel! What a scoundrel!”

The Xie Family Matriarch, the woman who was usually graceful, dignified, and elegant, was now disheveled, like a mad tigress, her well-maintained face contorted with a hideous expression.

“My face, my Xie Family’s face, has been completely shamed by that little tramp!”

In front of her, the maids and servants were silent with fear, each one lowering their eyes, not daring to even breathe, for fear of accidentally becoming the Matriarch’s punching bag for her anger.

At the head of the main hall, Xie Tianxing, the current Xie Family Patriarch, also had an ashen face, the two iron balls in his hands clattering, as if they would burst at any moment.

Just last night, his precious daughter, Xie Xiaozhao, who was hailed as the “First Pearl of Lingwu City,” ran away!

She ran away the night before her marriage alliance with the Han Family!

How was this eloping?

This was clearly a blatant slap in the face to both his Xie Family and the Han Family, in front of all of Lingwu City!

“My Lord! What do we do now!” the Xie Family Matriarch cried out, “The Han Family has already sent people to deliver their ultimatum! They demand that we find that little tramp within three days, otherwise… otherwise, they will break off the engagement, and they want my Xie Family to give them an explanation!”

Break off the engagement?

Explanation?

A cold glint flashed in Xie Tianxing’s eyes, the rage in his heart almost igniting the entire hall!

His Xie Family was also a prominent Family in Lingwu City, with a Heavenly Human Realm Old Ancestor overseeing it! How could they ever have suffered such a humiliating disgrace?!

But unfortunately, the Han Family’s power was only stronger, not weaker, than his Xie Family!

He couldn't swallow this insult, but he had to force it down!

“My command!”

Xie Tianxing suddenly stood up, his voice icy cold, devoid of any emotion.

“Mobilize all of the Xie Family’s forces, blockade the entire city, dig three feet deep for me, and find that rebellious daughter for me!”

“If she’s alive, I want to see her; if she’s dead… I want to see her corpse!”

…

In stark contrast to the extremely tense atmosphere at the Xie Family.

At this moment, the official road was filled with laughter and joy.

“Senior Brother, look quickly! That bird is so stupid, it flew into a tree!”

“Junior Sister, don’t always keep a cold face, it’s so much prettier when you smile!”

“Junior Brother, your barbecue skills have improved again! It’s even more delicious than that… oh right, Snow Dragon meat we ate last time in the Star Dou Mountain Range!”

Nanny rode on a magnificent white horse, dangling her short little legs, chattering non-stop, her small face beaming with a bright smile.

Lin Fan, Ling Ke’er, and Xiao Huohuo also looked relaxed and content.

Since their last big commotion in Qing Province, the four of them hadn't been this leisurely in a long time.

Before, they were either fleeing for their lives, fighting, or Cultivating, their nerves constantly taut.

Now, occasionally riding horses like this, walking along, and enjoying the scenery of this mortal world, it had a unique flavor.

Moreover, which of the four of them wasn’t a “Son of Destiny” blessed with great Luck?

Along this journey, although it was called training, it was actually no different from sightseeing.

No sooner had they said they were thirsty than they found a clear and sweet mountain spring by the roadside.

When they were hungry at noon, a plump wild boar would spontaneously dart out of the forest and crash to its death in front of them.

Even a stone that Xiao Huohuo casually kicked away because he found it uncomfortable to sit on, had a “He Shou Wu” of unknown age hidden beneath it.

This Luck was simply inhuman!

“Senior Brother, after we enter Lingwu City and get the strange fire, where are we going?” Xiao Huohuo asked curiously, skillfully brushing oil on the roasted meat.

Lin Fan said earnestly, maintaining his Senior Brother demeanor perfectly, “Wherever we end up, that’s where we’ll be.”

In reality, he didn’t know where to go either.

He just followed his instincts.

Half a day later, the outline of a majestic city appeared before everyone’s eyes.

“Lingwu City.”

Lin Fan muttered, looking at the two large characters, written in a Dragon and Phoenix style, on the city gate.

Behind him, Xie Xiaozhao’s delicate body trembled almost imperceptibly when she saw these three words, a hint of complexity flashing in her watery eyes.

She subconsciously pulled down the veil on her head, covering her beautiful face even more tightly. Not only did she have a veil, but Ling Ke’er did too, as Lin Fan had suggested on the way.

There was no other way; if their appearances weren't covered, there would be too much trouble.

She was a bit conflicted about whether or not to enter the city with them.

But the thought of leaving her “Benefactor” made her inexplicably anxious.

She had a vague feeling that as long as she followed these few people, she would have an infinite sense of security.

Finally, she gritted her teeth, lowered her head, and followed them.

…

As soon as they entered the city, Nanny was instantly attracted by a notice posted everywhere on the city wall.

On the notice, there was a portrait of a woman. Although the artwork was crude and only somewhat resembled her, the large words below, seeking a person, were written clearly.

“Huh?”

Nanny tilted her small head, pointing at the portrait, her face full of curiosity, “Senior Brother, look, this Young Miss, why does she… look a bit familiar? As if I’ve seen her somewhere?”

Xie Xiaozhao, who was beside her, heard this and her heart skipped a beat, almost collapsing on the spot!

The blood instantly drained from her pretty face, hidden beneath the veil.

Daniu Town, at the entrance of the town, under the crooked neck tree.

Several scruffy ruffians were gathered there, cursing.

“Damn it! What bad Luck!”