Chapter 2104: Returning Home
"Brother Su, it’s not that I don’t want to tell you."
"The thing is, this matter is just too bizarre. Even if I had told you back then, would you have believed me?"
After a sigh, Chen Shijie then asked in return.
Upon hearing this, Su Ziwen fell into a silence once more.
In fact, after thinking it over carefully, he also felt that Chen Shijie’s words made sense. After all, the Curse Technique is just too far-fetched; no matter who hears about it, they would only treat it as a joke.
Seeing Su Ziwen lower his head in silence, Chen Shijie couldn’t help but sigh again and said, "Brother Su, I understand how you feel. Actually, with Zimo being poisoned, I feel guilty too. After all, I was the one who invited you to the Southern Ocean. If anything happens to Zimo, I’d feel guilty for the rest of my life."
"No matter what, I still hope you can understand me."
After hearing his words, Su Ziwen had somewhat forgiven him in his heart.
After all, this matter wasn’t really Chen Shijie’s fault, and indeed he had subtly warned them at the time. But even though forgiveness was given, the barrier in his heart still existed.
Su Ziwen had made up his mind that after taking Su Zimo back this time, he would never set foot in the Southern Ocean again for the rest of his life.
"Brother Xiao, let’s go back."
Su Ziwen stood up and said.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Zheng was first taken aback and then asked, "Leaving so soon?"
Chen Shijie then spoke up, "It’s almost time for lunch. Why don’t you stay and eat a meal at my house, Brother Su?"
Su Ziwen didn’t say anything but looked at Xiao Zheng.
Actually, whether or not to stay for a meal, Xiao Zheng didn’t particularly care, for as long as there was money, one wouldn’t go hungry anywhere.
After thinking for a moment, Xiao Zheng then said, "No need for a meal, Brother Chen. Before I leave, I have one last question. If I want to find those indigenous people, where should I go?"
Hearing his words, Chen Shijie couldn’t help but take a sharp breath and asked, "Brother Xiao, are you planning to take revenge on those indigenous people?"
Xiao Zheng nodded and said, "Of course, this revenge must be taken, and it’s apparent they’ve already targeted Zimo. Otherwise, they wouldn’t have sent someone to sneak into the hospital last night. If this matter isn’t resolved, I’m worried Zimo will be in danger in the future."
His concern wasn’t unfounded.
With Chen Shijie’s intelligence, he could somewhat understand what Xiao Zheng meant.
After pondering for a moment, Chen Shijie then said, "I do know where you can find those indigenous people, but this is just too dangerous. I hope you’ll consider it carefully."
"No need to consider, just tell me." Xiao Zheng said decisively.
With his current strength, wiping out a mere Southern Ocean indigenous group would be straightforward.
In the end, Chen Shijie couldn’t resist him and said, "To find those indigenous people, you need to go out to sea. About a hundred nautical miles from this coastline, there’s a lone island. Those indigenous people have lived there for generations."
"This matter is known only to a few major families in the Southern Ocean."
"Do they all live on the island? Then why are there indigenous people here in this city?" Xiao Zheng asked curiously.
In response, Chen Shijie said, "They are called indigenous because they are native to this land, not because they are stubborn. Many have been unable to endure the loneliness of the island and moved to reside in larger cities with more people."
"Currently, there should be at most two to three thousand people living on that island."
"If you really want to uncover the truth, Brother Xiao, going to that island will certainly lead you to what you’re looking for."
Xiao Zheng nodded and said, "I understand. Regarding today’s matter, I hope, Brother Chen, you can keep it confidential. After all, I don’t want to see Zimo getting hurt again; I hope you understand."
His words, though spoken calmly, carried a hint of warning to Chen Shijie.
Chen Shijie did not feel offended and nodded, saying, "Don’t worry, I’ll keep this matter to myself. Also, you don’t have to worry about the body found in the hospital this morning. I’ve already sent someone to handle it."
"Then we’re off." Xiao Zheng said.
After Chen Shijie nodded, he escorted the two of them all the way to the outside of the manor.
Only after the two got into the car did he return to the manor.
After leaving the Chen Family, sitting in the car,
Su Ziwen couldn’t help but break the silence first, asking, "Brother Xiao, are you really going to that overseas island?"
After learning about the dangers of the Curse Technique, he was somewhat scared.
In response, Xiao Zheng nodded and said, "Someone has to do this, and I’m undoubtedly the best choice. If this were back home, perhaps I could ask Long Qie and the others to handle it. But this is the Southern Ocean; asking Long Qie and them to come immediately is a bit unrealistic."
"Don’t worry, with me at the helm, it will be a guaranteed success."
His words manifested deep confidence.
After Su Ziwen nodded, he no longer insisted, "Brother Xiao, when do you plan to set off? Anything I can do?"
"There’s no need; you just stay and take care of Zimo." Xiao Zheng said, "If you’re afraid, I can send you back home first before I leave."
"Anyway, now that Zimo’s health has recovered, there’s no need for you to continue staying in the Southern Ocean."
Hearing his words, Su Ziwen immediately nodded and said, "Alright, it’s indeed time to go home after being out for so long. Ever since Zimo’s incident, I haven’t dared to call home."
"I’ll book the tickets now and see if there’s a flight back home this afternoon."
After saying that, he took out his phone to check the flight information.
Fortunately, there was a direct flight to Jiangnan Province this afternoon.
After booking the tickets, they returned to the hospital.
Seeing them return, Su Zimo seemed very happy. Xiao Zheng and Su Ziwen didn’t inform her about the indigenous issue, only mentioning that they had a brief chat with Chen Shijie and were planning to head back home in the afternoon.
Su Zimo didn’t suspect anything. After packing her luggage, the three of them had lunch together once more.
By around two in the afternoon, Su Ziwen and Su Zimo boarded the plane back home.
As for Xiao Zheng, he remained in the Southern Ocean alone.
"Southern Ocean indigenous people, cursing master?"
"Heh, I would like to see just how formidable you indigenous people really are."
Standing by the seashore, Xiao Zheng gazed far away, seemingly seeing the island that had been hovering overseas for years through the shimmering sea surface!