Chapter 1196 - 1196: Reach Out to Help
"If you don't believe me, it's all right, Miss Su. When Master Elder comes back, you'll know!"
Zheng-Fu knew that Su-Ying-Er did not believe his words, so he decided to let what happened be the proof.
No… it's not like that!
"It's not that I don't believe you. I'm just shocked and think it's too unbelievable. Master Elder hasn't even left for a double-hour yet. And dealing with the Hou Clan and bringing back our goods will probably take some time…"
Thump! Thump! Thump!
Young Miss!
However, before Su-Ying-Er could finish speaking, the sound of hurried, panicked footsteps echoed, followed by the loud shout of a middle-aged man, Su-Ying-Er's trusted subordinate, coming from the entrance of the smithy.
Young Miss!
What happened?!
"Sec… Second Master Elder and the people from Su Clan came here, sir!"
Hah!
"What are Second Uncle and the clan members doing here?!"
The reason why the middle-aged man rushed over to his Young Miss in such a hurry was because someone from Su-Ying-Er's clan had come to the store.
"You go greet them first, I'll hurry after you…"
"No need, Ying-Er, my niece!"
Ah…, Second Uncle!
However, someone's voice suddenly interrupted. When Su-Ying-Er turned to look at the source of the voice, she saw a middle-aged man with short hair and a sharp face, a mustache that was not too thick, and dressed in a nice and neat outfit. And behind him were a group of people, all of whom were dressed similarly.
"Why are you here, my niece? And who is this young man?!" When the middle-aged man walked into the smithy, he immediately asked Su-Ying-Er.
"This Young Master and I agreed to do some business together, so we came to this place. We're just about to go out, but Uncle came in first," Su-Ying-Er replied with a slightly apprehensive look. Even so, she kept her composure and introduced Zheng-Fu to her second uncle with the relationship status she had just made up on the spot.
Hah!?
"Agreed to do business together?! Then why did you two have to do it here just one-on-one? What kind of business is that?" Her second uncle continued to ask as if he had authority over Su-Ying-Er and Heavenly Treasure Clouds Hall.
"Excuse me, who is this Elder, Miss Su?"
Of course, Zheng-Fu saw Su-Ying-Er's discomfort in front of that man, so he thought of giving her a little help by giving her more time to calm down.
Ah!
"I apologize to you, Young Master Zheng-Fu, for not introducing you. This is my Second Uncle and Su Clan's Second Elder." Su-Ying-Er seemed to have regained her senses and courage from Zheng-Fu's words. She wanted to thank Zheng-Fu for helping her get out of the situation just now. And she then turned to introduce the middle-aged man to Zheng-Fu.
"And what does this elder relate to your Heavenly Treasure Clouds Hall, Miss Su?"
Erm…
As for the first question, Su-Ying-Er's second uncle did not feel anything. But when he heard the second question, his expression changed. His calm and arrogant face turned into a frown. It was a question that hurt him a lot since he had nothing to do with that Heavenly Treasure Clouds Hall at all.
He… He…
"Second Elder has nothing to do with Heavenly Treasure Clouds Hall, but he was ordered by the Su Clan to help take care of the management. After all, Heavenly Treasure Clouds Hall is also one of the Su Clan's businesses!"
Before Su-Ying-Er could explain, a young man behind the Second Elder interrupted. He walked forward confidently and arrogantly, before he glared at Su-Ying-Er with a disgusting gaze, then turned back to look at Zheng-Fu indifferently.
"What did you say?! I already informed the clan that I can take care of Heavenly Treasure Clouds Hall myself. My Father and Mother built this place with their hard work, without the clan even offering any help. But now that Heavenly Treasure Clouds Hall has become famous, you guys want to intervene, right? I absolutely won't allow it!"
At first, Su-Ying-Er did not dare to say anything, but her courage suddenly increased when Zheng-Fu offered to help her, and that made her dare to express her repressed feelings.
Huh!
"So what! In any case, Heavenly Treasure Clouds Hall is still considered the Su Clan's. Your father is from the Su Clan, so this place must also belong to the clan. So, what's wrong with the clan offering help? You're still the boss here, but you have Master Elder helping you!" The same young man continued to speak. He even acted as if he were the elder himself.
"By the way, who are you? Why have I never seen you in the clan before?!"
Suddenly, Su-Ying-Er remembered that this young man did not look familiar. She had never seen him in the Su Clan before.
"He's a special advisor hired by our clan. He has excellent service skills, so the clan asked him to help me. Now, it's time for you to do as the clan orders, or else you'll be punished according to the clan rules!" The Second Elder answered. The two of them worked very well together. They took turns speaking in support of each other consistently without leaving any gaps for others to respond.
You!
"Miss Su…, we're still partners. If there's anything I can help you with, please don't hesitate to tell me!"
At the moment when the situation was tense, Zheng-Fu spoke again. He decided to reach out to help Su-Ying-Er with all his might. Because he did not like that Second Elder and the young man, or rather, he hated them.
"You're nosy, you outsider! This is Su Clan's business. You should get out of here, or else don't blame me for being inconsiderate!" The Second Elder's young advisor turned to point at Zheng-Fu and threatened him without any regard, even though he was only at the initial Genuine Deity Stage.
"What if I get involved?" Zheng-Fu responded with a defiant expression. He was someone who would never give in to anyone, so he smirked at the young man without any regard for the threat and also provoked him back.
Huh!
"Since you didn't listen to my warnings, choosing poison forced down your throat over a cup of fine wine, I'll show you the consequences of meddling in other people's business. I'll teach you a lesson instead of your parents!"
Whooooosh!
After the young man finished speaking, he immediately rushed towards Zheng-Fu to slap him to teach him a lesson.
Sigh!
"Why are you sighing? Do you feel sorry for your comrade?" The Second Elder saw Su-Ying-Er let out a long sigh and immediately turned to ask her. Of course, he was talking about Zheng-Fu. He could sense that Zheng-Fu was only a Heaven Deity Stage cultivator, so there was no way he could fight against the young man at the Genuine Deity Stage.
"No, I don't! But I pity your assistant."
Of course, Su-Ying-Er's answer was not what her second uncle wanted. She knew that Zheng-Fu's guards were as strong as her uncle, and there were two of them.
Hah!
Pity my assistant?!
Second Elder frowned in confusion. He thought that his niece must have gone crazy to say that. He had no way of believing it. However, before the thought of disbelief left his head, he suddenly felt goosebumps all over his body and involuntarily assumed a fighting stance. It was because a figure suddenly shot out from the dark corner of the smithy.
Slap!
Whooooosh!
Booooooom!!!
Followed by a loud slap. At the same time, the young man's body flew back and hit the high pile of scrap metal with great force.
Augh!!!
Before the young man vomited a mouthful of blood and fainted because he could not withstand the force of the slap.
"Whoever dares to look down on Master, that person must be taught a lesson!"
A very ancient and mysterious voice came from the mysterious man in black robes who appeared to slap the young man. He was another clone figure hiding in the shadows. However, this time, Zheng-Fu did not control him to do it, but he did it and spoke without being ordered or controlled.
Hah..., you!
It was not only the Second Elder and the people from the Su Clan who were shocked; Zheng-Fu was also shocked. He was shocked to see his clone figure move by himself like that. Moreover, he was also able to speak in sentences without Zheng-Fu having to control him.
"This... is the reason why you said that just now, right?"
Suddenly, Second Elder understood why Su-Ying-Er said that. This young man had a guardian at the utmost Deity Monarch Stage beside him. And from what he could sense, this guardian was no different in skill from him, or perhaps even higher.
Yes, sir!
Su-Ying-Er nodded slightly to her uncle before she walked over to Zheng-Fu and stopped close to him to show her uncle that she and Zheng-Fu were on the same side.
"This matter, you can't blame me, because you wanted to hurt me first. Moreover…, this business belongs to Miss Su's parents, so when they passed away, the one with the most rights to Heavenly Treasure Clouds Hall is Miss Su, and the others are all outsiders!"
Zheng-Fu shook off the matter that his clone figure moved and spoke on his own first. Because that moment was the time he had to act cool and be the hero.
Ah!
Zheng-Fu's words made Su-Ying-Er feel very grateful and touched. She had never felt like that since her parents passed away, and her clan wanted to take over Heavenly Treasure Clouds Hall without any investment or effort.
As for Second Elder, he felt a heavy feeling in his throat. He wanted to say something, but when he sensed the pressure of the guardians beside Zheng-Fu, he knew it was not the time for him to deal with anything yet.
Since there was nothing he could do, leaving was the best option. And of course, a villain like him would have to say something before he left.
"I'll go back today. But don't think that the Su Clan will let this matter go. Sooner or later, Heavenly Treasure Clouds Hall will be under the control of the Su Clan. And when that time comes, you'll regret not accepting our offer!"
Everyone, go back!
However, there was someone superior to him.
"Wait! Before you leave, take that man back with you!"
Huh!
