Chapter 1871: Chapter 1868: The New Zuo Yuqi
Under the threat from Heavenâs Gate, the cooperation between the Ximen Family and the Storm Sect seemed to have been put on fast forward, and they began to proceed methodically.
The task of contacting Dao Chengzi from the Canglan Commerce was assigned to Ximen Shuang by Ximen Tian.
"Shuang Er, the token in Dao Chengziâs hand is extremely precious, you must obtain it at all costs!" Ximen Tian instructed, "This concerns the entire future of the Ancient Ruins. If Dao Chengzi is sensible, we can offer him some compensation, but if he remains obstinate, you know what to do!"
"Kill him, seize the token!" Ximen Shuang took a deep breath and said solemnly, "I will certainly complete the task to perfection."
Ximen Tian patted Ximen Shuangâs shoulder, "This is a very important task. You know why I am assigning it to you. Take thirty of the familyâs elite experts and retrieve the token as quickly as possible!"
"Alright, Iâll head out right now!" Ximen Shuang nodded, then turned and left.
Ximen Tian watched Ximen Shuangâs back view, a hint of satisfaction in his eyes: "If you want to become the Family Head of the Ximen Family, your future path is still long. Although youâre growing quickly now, itâs... still not enough!"
"By the way, let the people of the Zuo Family accompany you this time. After all, they are related to our Ximen Family by marriage. Perhaps fostering some affection between Shuang Er and Zuo Yuqi would be nice. Although itâs a family alliance, having a bit of feeling is still good!" Ximen Tian said to the person beside him.
"Alright, Family Head! Iâll make arrangements!" That person smiled. The Family Head is very strict with all heirs but extremely doting on Ximen Shuang. Everyone knows this is the Family Headâs remorse and compensation for his youngest daughter.
"I really donât know whether I should tell Big Brother Lei!" On the way to Canglan Commerce, Ximen Shuang was always entangled with that issue, worrying that if she told Ling Feng, he would go all out seeking revenge against Heavenâs Gate!
But if she doesnât tell Ling Feng, isnât this still too cruel for him? Ximen Shuang is well aware of Ling Fengâs obsession with this person.
"Sigh, letâs talk about it when the time comes!" Ximen Shuang sighed, then focused her thoughts on the current task.
Although the Canglan Commerce is one of the five major commerce guilds in the Ancient Ruins, their strength is incomparable to the Ximen Family. Moreover, Dao Chengzi is merely one of the eight vice guild presidents, Ximen Shuang has eighty percent confidence that Dao Chengzi will hand over the token.
If he is really unwilling to hand it over, we could only... eliminate him! Having gone through so much, Ximen Shuang is no longer that pure and innocent girl from before. She now understands clearly what needs to be done to survive in this world.
"Miss, we are just two hours away from arriving at Canglan Commerce!" Just as Ximen Shuang was feeling troubled, the accompanying personnel reminded her.
Ximen Shuang opened her eyes: "Prepare, I want to try diplomacy before force!"
After days of travel, she already had some thoughts in her mind.
When the airship landed on the territory of Canglan Commerce, those who came to welcome Ximen Shuangâs party were not from the guild, but people from the Zuo Family. At the forefront was the Patriarch Zuo, and beside him stood a handsome young man.
"Welcome to Canglan Commerce, I am the Patriarch of the Zuo Family!" Patriarch Zuo looked at the newcomers, with a hint of amazement in his eyes, as Ximen Shuang was not only exceptionally beautiful, but she also carried a strong aura that only allowed for admiration but forbade disrespect.
"Greetings, Patriarch Zuo!" Ximen Shuang smiled slightly and said, "Didnât expect the Patriarch Zuo to personally welcome us; I feel honored as a junior!"
Patriarch Zuo chuckled, "Miss Shuangâer is a rising star of the Ximen Family. Iâve always wanted to meet Miss Shuangâer, and today you truly live up to the reputation!"
"You flatter me, Patriarch Zuo!" Ximen Shuang smiled and said, "Patriarch Zuo, you know the purpose of my visit, donât you?"
Patriarch Zuo nodded, "I know, but unfortunately Dao Chengzi, the vice guild president, is not currently within the commerce guild!"
"Oh?" Ximen Shuang frowned slightly, "Where is Vice Guild President Dao Chengzi now?"
"He has gone to the Cheng family!" Patriarch Zuo replied.
Ximen Shuang said with some surprise, "What is he doing at the Cheng family?"
"This Miss Shuangâer might not know!" Patriarch Zuo explained, "Previously, people from Heavenâs Gate forcibly abducted the head of the Cheng family and demanded the Cheng family deliver the Wordless Heavenly Scripture within the stipulated time. Now that a period has passed, seeing that the agreed time is approaching, President Dao Chengzi had to go to the Cheng family to inquire about their intentions!"
"I have heard about this matter!" Ximen Shuang nodded slightly, "But I have urgent business with President Dao Chengzi now, we should head to the Cheng family!"
Patriarch Zuo said, "Currently, the Cheng family is heavily guarded, itâs better to let my son lead Miss Shuangâer there, which will save quite a bit of time!"
Then, Patriarch Zuo turned to the handsome young man beside him and said, "Yiqi, lead Miss Shuangâer, and be sure to properly serve Miss Shuangâer, understood?"
"I... I understand, Father!" The handsome young man said timidly.
Ximen Shuang merely glanced at the handsome young man faintly and said, "Letâs go, lead the way!"
Under Ximen Shuangâs strong aura, the handsome young man could only follow timidly behind her and return to the airship.
"Patriarch, this... It seems the new young master is not favored by Miss Ximen Shuang!" A man beside Patriarch Zuo whispered.
Patriarch Zuo laughed, "Whether he is favored or not doesnât matter. Whatâs important is that he is now Zuo Yuqi, the candidate for the marriage alliance between the Zuo Family and the Ximen Family! Compared to the previous rebellious son, this one is more suitable to marry in."
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Back on the airship, Ximen Shuang sat down, then looking at the somewhat bewildered "Zuo Yuqi," she said, "What are you standing there for, sit down! Do you really think our family doesnât know how to go to the Cheng family?"
Zuo Yuqi shyly smiled and then sat opposite Ximen Shuang.
Heâs merely a disciple from a collateral branch of the Zuo Family; suddenly, he was adopted by Patriarch Zuo as a foster son and named Zuo Yuqi! He knows clearly that Zuo Yuqi is the rightful heir to the Zuo Family, why was he asked to become Zuo Yuqi?
He does not know the reason, but he knows that if the Patriarch says he is Zuo Yuqi, then he is Zuo Yuqi! It was only yesterday that he found out he was going to become Ximen Shuangâs future husband!
But when facing Ximen Shuang, he discovered that he didnât know how to face her, as Ximen Shuangâs aura was indeed too strong.