Chapter 1658 - 618: A Simple Effort (3)
"Very well, please."
"Please."
Xing Hao quickly extended his arm to lead the way, also pulling Xing Zhan along.
Xing Tian and Xing Ming, the two brothers, looked at each other, wanting to follow as well.
But Xing Hao gave them a glare:
"Clean up."
"...Yes."
The two brothers immediately agreed, somewhat dejected.
Xing Hao and Xing Zhan led Su Mo inside, and after a while, they sat down in a secluded room.
Xing Hao cupped his fists:
"Thank you, sir, for rescuing my Xing Family."
Su Mo gently waved his hand:
"It was merely a small effort, not worth mentioning."
"..."
Xing Hao really wanted to say that it was not just a small effort.
The Extreme Sword Sect was not weaker than their Xing Family to begin with, and the Ancestor Canjian was highly skilled, having made a name for himself in the Jianghu long before Xing Ru Hai.
Even if Xing Ru Hai were to come back to life, he would definitely not be a match for the Ancestor Canjian.
This was indeed a disaster for the Xing Family.
If it weren’t for Su Mo, today’s matter would have been impossible to resolve peacefully.
But... upon careful consideration, for Su Mo, it really was just a small effort.
With a wave of Su Mo’s hand, the Extreme Sword Sect was completely annihilated.
For a moment, there was no way to refute it, and Xing Hao choked on the words he wanted to say.
Instead, Su Mo suddenly took out a small porcelain bottle from his bosom, pondered for a moment, and placed it on the table:
"Did the Xing Family Master call me here for this Elixir?"
"Is this..."
Upon seeing the porcelain bottle, Xing Hao’s hand trembled slightly.
Su Mo gently nodded.
Xing Hao immediately closed his eyes and sighed deeply:
"Thank you, sir, for returning this Elixir... May I dare to ask, who is that person?"
Once the words were spoken, Su Mo became quiet.
The atmosphere in the room suddenly became somewhat oppressive.
Xing Hao had asked resolutely, but now felt uneasily apprehensive, looking up at Su Mo only to find Su Mo seemingly watching him, causing his heart to skip a beat.
After a long silence, Su Mo finally spoke softly:
"Xing Family Master, why not remain in the dark for a moment?"
Xing Hao gritted his teeth:
"I can remain in the dark if it protects the Xing Family, even if it means staying in the dark for a lifetime, so what of it?
"But... this is a father’s unavenged death that cannot coexist under the same sky.
"Moreover, I’m afraid this matter is far from over.
"Although my Xing Family holds a slight reputation in the Jianghu, it is genuinely supported only by my father.
"Now that my father has been harmed by traitors, the Xing Family he protected has become the fish on someone else’s chopping board.
"I, Xing Hao, am incapable of uttering the word ’revenge’.
"But not knowing who the enemy is... this, indeed is hard to swallow."
"So be it."
Su Mo sighed:
"The one posing as Xing Ru Hai is called Ying Shisan, originating from the Tianjing Sect."
These simple words instantly made Xing Hao and Xing Zhan both take a sharp breath.
The words ’Tianjing Sect’, like thunderclaps, kept reverberating in Xing Hao’s mind.
It represents the esteemed figures of the Eight Sects and Nine Peaks in Xizhou!
How could the mere Xing Family possibly contend with them?
And how could they fight back?
Su Mo glanced at them and gently shook his head:
"As the Xing Family Master said, this matter is probably not over yet.
"Ying Shisan is dead and cannot return to report.
"The Tianjing Sect will surely investigate.
"But it’s not beyond redemption..."
"May I humbly ask for your guidance, sir."
Xing Hao hastily bowed deeply to the ground.
Su Mo gently shook his head:
"Ying Shisan is dead, but whether he died within the Xing Family or outside it.
"This, no one knows.
"Tonight, I asked you to screen out everyone, firstly to avoid accidental injuries, secondly... to prevent this news from leaking out.
"As long as what happened tonight remains unknown.
"Then you can decide how to present it to the outside world.
"Having said this, do you two understand my meaning?"
Xing Hao and Xing Zhan exchanged a glance.
Ying Shisan’s plan had been laid out clearly that night.
He intended to use the massacre tonight to make Xing Zhan’s battle resound throughout the Jianghu and rightfully ascend to the position of Xing Family Master.
All other obstacles would die in this battle.
Now, because of Su Mo’s actions, there was a great amount of blank space left in this battle for them to fill.
Thinking of this, the two were filled with sudden realization.
Immediately, they both bowed deeply:
"Thank you, sir, for your profound grace in saving my Xing Family from this great disaster."
Su Mo gently waved his hand:
"No need for that, it was merely a small effort."
"..."
Xing Zhan and Xing Hao both didn’t know what to say next.
Su Mo’s casual actions were just too impressive.
The Xing Family’s catastrophe vanished into thin air with just two casual gestures.
Finally, the two exchange a glance and simultaneously knelt to the ground.
Su Mo was taken aback:
"What is this?"
Xing Hao said solemnly:
"You, sir, have shown us life-saving grace, rescuing our Xing Family from peril.
"Such a profound grace, we truly have no way to repay.
"The next life is too far, we dare not hope for it.
"All we ask is to follow you in this life, offering our utmost service.
"Please, sir, do not disdain us."
After saying this, they attempted to kowtow with Xing Zhan.
Su Mo slightly frowned, shook his sleeve, and a force flew out, preventing their heads from touching the ground.
The two looked up at Su Mo, briefly nervous.
Only to hear Su Mo sigh:
"It is not to refuse your good intentions.
"It’s just that I have urgent matters to attend to, filled with unforeseeable dangers.
"Bringing the Xing Family into it, it’s uncertain if you can escape unscathed.
"A careless move might lead to a crushing fate.
"These words are to let you know in advance, lest you say I did not warn you.
"Think carefully about it, before making your decision."
"No need to consider!"
Xing Hao resolutely spoke:
"We only ask to be taken under your wing."
Su Mo looked at Xing Zhan, who also showed a resolute expression, and sighed:
"Very well, if that’s the case, let it be so."
Hearing this, the two immediately relaxed, paying formal respects.
Su Mo motioned for them to rise, then said:
"However, this matter must not be disclosed for now.
"Furthermore, if there are matters, I will send you a message. Without orders, do not act rashly."
Saying this, he looked at Xing Hao and Xing Zhan:
"Especially concerning the Tianjing Sect... without my permission, don’t investigate, don’t make any presumptuous moves.
"This, you must remember firmly."
Xing Hao and Xing Zhan’s expressions changed.
They knew Lord Wu had already seen through their plan.
Immediately, they nodded solemnly:
"Yes, we understand."
"That’s good."
Su Mo nodded: "In that case, I’ll take my leave. The night is long; you can plan further."
"Farewell, my lord."
Xing Hao and Xing Zhan quickly adapted to the role, making Su Mo feel slightly awkward.
Both the title of Supreme Elder or the term ’my lord’, and ’this humble one’... all seemed a bit overdramatic to Su Mo.