The Crazy Son-In-Law

Xiao Shun’s words left Xia Li completely stunned. Her mind went blank, and only one sentence echoed back and forth. Could he help me? After a while, Xia Li looked up at Xiao Shun’s face. His gaze was clear, with a faint smile at the corner of his mouth, making him seem approachable. Almost involuntarily, Xia Li blurted out, “Can you really help us?”

With a noncommittal smile, Xiao Shun emphasized, “Provided you’re willing to tell me about the ‘Forbidden Gu Technique.'”

Xia Li looked deeply at Xiao Shun, her eyes flickering. “How can I trust you?” The Forbidden Gu Technique was a serious matter. If someone got hold of it, the Xia family’s life and death could be in others’ hands. She naturally wouldn’t expose it easily. Even though the Xia family had been plagued by the Forbidden Gu Technique for nearly a century, causing countless deaths within the family, Xia Li still wouldn’t act recklessly without verifying Xiao Shun’s abilities.

Seeing Xia Li’s cautious gaze, Xiao Shun smiled slightly. “Hehe, you’re very cautious!” Suddenly, a silver light flashed between his fingers. Xia Li felt a sharp pain in her lower abdomen. Looking at the silver needle inserted in her abdomen, her eyes were filled with anger. “You…”

She had just uttered one word when her expression changed drastically. Xia Li felt a warm stream slowly flowing into her lower abdomen from the silver needle, followed by black mist emanating from her body.

Xiao Shun took a step forward and looked at Xia Li calmly. “I’m not plotting against you; I’m just helping you suppress the Gu poison in your bloodline.” With that, he slightly moved his finger, and the silver needle flew back into his hand. At the same time, the black mist stopped emanating from Xia Li’s body.

Xiao Shun smiled at the dumbfounded Xia Li. “Now try activating your Arcane Vigor and see if the poison has decreased significantly.”

Upon hearing this, Xia Li immediately struck her palm beside her. Sure enough, the poison within her Arcane Vigor had significantly reduced. The originally distinct black and white energies now showed a dominant presence of one.

The audience below was stunned. What was going on? They were fighting well just now; why did they suddenly start discussing something? What was happening?

In the Silvermeadows clan’s preparation area, a man looked puzzledly at Miao Ruohu beside him and said, “Young Master, something seems off!”

Miao Ruohu also knew something was wrong but didn’t know what had caused the fight between Xiao Shun and Xia Li to turn into this. Due to their distance from the ring, they couldn’t hear the conversation between Xiao Shun and Xia Li.

Suddenly, Miao Ruohu had a thought. Could it be… The history of contact between Sanmiao and the Southeast Asian Gu Technique Association dates back hundreds of years. Since then, they have been both partners and competitors.

Recently, the Xia family had dominated Southeast Asia, prompting the Silvermeadows clan to gather information on them and learn about their affliction with the Forbidden Gu Technique.

When Xia Li first stepped onto the stage, she seemed determined to kill Xiao Shun. But now they were conversing closely instead of fighting fiercely.

The only possible reason for this change was related to the Forbidden Gu Technique of the Xia family. Could Xiao Shun have a way to break it? How could that be? Even our Silvermeadows clan’s elders don’t have such a method; otherwise, we wouldn’t be controlled by that mysterious force!

Miao Ruohu was shocked. Despite their dominance in Emberpeak Mountains, Silvermeadows faced similar control issues as Old School Society.

In those vast mountains, Meadowfolk life wasn’t peaceful but controlled by a powerful force. As for what kind of power it was, Miao Ruohu couldn’t know with his current status-only his father and some elders knew.

Although unaware of who controlled them, Miao Ruohu knew another thing about Silvermeadows: they were also afflicted by such Gu techniques!

While Miao Ruohu pondered these matters alone, Xia Li had fully believed in Xiao Shun’s ability to save her clan members. She immediately conceded and withdrew from the competition.

Many people were dissatisfied with this outcome, especially members of the Southeast Asian Gu Technique Association. But under Chairman Xia’s icy gaze, they fell silent instantly.

Xiao Shun also ended his match and handed over subsequent challenges to Song Ling’er while he went with Xia Li to a rest room to learn more about the Forbidden Gu Technique.

Upon hearing Xia Li’s first sentence, he was instantly shocked. “You said that Sanmiao people were also afflicted by the Forbidden Gu Technique?” He asked incredulously.

Xia Li nodded: “Yes, Silvermeadows is one of our biggest rivals; we’ve investigated them thoroughly.”

Sanmiao’s Gu technique status in Wradeogon needs no elaboration. Yet such a powerful force was also afflicted by Forbidden Gu Techniques-how terrifying must that person’s skill be?

Xia Li then mentioned another puzzling matter: “After Sanmiao was afflicted by Gu techniques, many Southeast Asian experts were also affected; even my ancestors weren’t spared!”

“Coincidence?” Xiao Shun looked at Xia Li confusedly.

“It means,” she said solemnly after sitting up straight again, “Have you heard of ‘Mandorla’?”

Xiao Shun recalled hearing about it several times since arriving in Heaverpool-a highly toxic plant from Southeast Asia.

Silvermeadows prepared rare raw stones specifically to exchange for this plant. But why did Xia Li bring it up now?

Suppressing his doubts for now, Xiao Shun shook his head: “I’ve heard of it but don’t know much.”Nôvel/Dr(a)ma.Org - Content owner.