Chapter 71: The Undercurrent in the Night
Yu Ruomei trembled upon hearing Aldrian’s offer. Rebuild her family? Was the young master joking? But he seemed serious. How could he rebuild a family that was now just her and her son? Did he plan to go against the entire City Lord’s Manor? Besides their immense power, they had significant influence over the surrounding forces.
Yu Ruomei couldn’t understand how Aldrian intended to accomplish this, but she hoped he wouldn’t push himself to the point of no return, opposing numerous demonic cultivators. If something big happened here, the Piercing Heaven Sect would surely hear of it, especially with devils involved in the mess.
"What? How?" she asked, bewildered.
"First, we must clear your family’s name. I will find a way to unveil the truth and make the City Lord’s Manor pay for their actions. Once the main obstacle is removed, the following steps will be much easier," Aldrian explained.
"But how will we do that? We don’t even know how they contacted the devils. Catching them off guard and finding evidence will be difficult," Yu Ruomei said.
"For others, that might be difficult, but for me, I can bring that proof by tomorrow at the latest—if they act according to my prediction. You don’t need to worry," Aldrian assured her.
Looking at Aldrian’s confidence, Yu Ruomei was somehow convinced to trust him. Could he really pull it off? The image of her dead family resurfaced, and the vision of confronting the City Lord to finally serve justice was the future she desired most.
"When this is all over, can you take care of the children in this manor? I will send all the children I’ve freed from city guards here. This will be the second step in rebuilding your family, after your name is cleared," Aldrian said.
"Of course, young master. Even though I don’t have resources at the moment, now that I return to my prime even stronger than before—I will find a way to provide for them. I still have some connections among the nobles and other powers, after all," Yu Ruomei replied.
"Good. I will help you as well, so you don’t need to worry about resources," Aldrian said with a satisfied nod.
"I’ll be staying here with this ’Heavenly Rock.’ You can return outside; there’s no need for you to accompany me constantly. After checking the entire manor again with my special sense, I have to say—the City Lord’s Manor is truly arrogant. They’ve left this place completely defenseless, with no measures in place," Aldrian remarked.