NOVGO.NET Chapter 1123 441: Traces (Part 3)
Yet, because the two families are longstanding enemies, they never dared to show their true feelings in public.
However, the fire of passion is hard to bear; always sneaking around like this, how could they foresee the future?
Ultimately, the two of them devised a plan together.
It was to have Shangguan Jingjing, under the guise of a martial arts tournament for marriage, attract various figures to Shuangxiong Island.
This move was to create a complex environment.
Then came the plan of Li Dai Taojiang and golden cicada shedding its skin.
Today, Zhou Chang had actually agreed with Shangguan Jingjing long ago; his martial arts were indeed strong, but to say he could outshine the crowd was still challenging.
As long as he bribed several young experts in advance.
Then, on the martial arts tournament stage, he would ‘defeat’ them, and Shangguan Jingjing would intentionally lose to him in the end.
This matter is indeed difficult, as experts aren’t so easily bought.
Yet somehow, it seems the truth eventually yields to the determined.
In the end, it was truly successful.
This is also why, to many, Zhou Chang’s martial arts techniques seemed strange; opponents he clearly should not have defeated always inexplicably lost.
Many even thought he had other cards up his sleeve, well-concealed.
At the final moment of marriage, Shangguan Jingjing had actually run away long ago, and the one who truly bowed to the heavens with Zhou Chang was Shangguan Jingjing’s personal maid.
This was the bargain Shangguan Jingjing struck with Zhou Chang.
He had long fancied Shangguan Jingjing’s personal maid, and this event fulfilled the two of them perfectly.
As the Shangguan family cheerfully celebrated the wedding and entered the bridal chamber, the Ximen family’s young master and the Shangguan family’s young lady were already on the vast sea, sailing thousands of miles.
Originally, they thought that the truth would emerge at least by the next day.
But eventually, an unexpected incident occurred.
There were three unexpected points.
The first point was Zhou Chang.
He knew what his actions meant for the Shangguan family.
So he definitely couldn’t wait until the next morning for the truth to be revealed to break through the encirclement.
He simply couldn’t break through…
The Shangguan family was even more likely to vent their anger on him.
A fleeting romance is nice, but he naturally wanted something enduring.
How could he marry today and be beaten to death by the Shangguan family tomorrow?
Thus, tonight, after dealing with the guests, he planned to take his new bride and escape.
Eventually, this alarmed the people of the Shangguan family, and the plan was exposed in an instant.
He was captured by the Shangguan family.
The second point came from the Ximen family’s Eldest Young Master.
Perhaps it was the young master’s first time traveling far; over the past few days, he couldn’t calm his heart.
Sometimes deep in thought, sometimes laughing foolishly, sometimes full of valor, and sometimes blushing in embarrassment.
His thoughts were all written on his face, long making the Ximen family members puzzled.
They just didn’t understand the meaning behind it.
Until today, before evening, they found out that their young master was missing.
When rumors spread from the Shangguan family about the young lady also running away.
How could the Ximen family not realize what had happened?
Immediately, the Family Head of the Ximen family went straight to the Shangguan family to demand an explanation.
However, upon arrival, it turned into the Shangguan family pursuing the rapist.
The chaos within was truly indescribable.
Lastly, the third point was at the dock.
The two young lovers traveling far for the first time, despite their disguises, were still somewhat lacking.
The sky was still bright at that time, just past noon, and they were seen by the people at the dock.
Initially, no one realized what was happening and didn’t think much of it.
After all, who would pay attention to such things among ordinary people?
Until the Shangguan and Ximen families issued news and offered heavy rewards for clues.
Only then did someone hurry to report.
With this information, the two families had a rough understanding of when the young couple left.
Lastly, they combined information about the ships departing from Shuangxiong Island during that time.
They then targeted the large ship of Su Mo from the Ziyang Escort Agency and several other large vessels.
It was reckoned that within two hours, only these five ships had set sail, and there was no escape from the Ximen and Shangguan families’ pursuit.
Immediately, experts were dispatched to chase after them in various directions.
Out on the boundless sea, they could only pursue the direction, using Inner Strength to run through the night until they saw Su Mo’s large ship.
And thus the events that ensued were revealed.
A bout of dialogue interspersed with a vast amount of coarse words, tediously explained for the better part of an incense stick, was finally finished.
Su Mo sorted out the ‘pure enjoyment version’ content and then said with a smile:
“I see. Gentlemen, don’t worry. This… The matter of the two ships, I find it hard to agree to.”
“However, since the situation has developed to this extent, ignoring it wouldn’t be right either.
“Why not wait for a moment while I personally investigate to see if these two are on the ship?”
The two, upon hearing this, quickly clasped their fists in gratitude:
“Many thanks, Boss Su, for fulfilling our wish!”
At this time, they were truly grateful to Su Mo.
Su Mo’s martial arts were higher than theirs, and it was only natural if he refused them an examination of the ship.
He saved their lives; if they were still fixated on this matter, it would be shameful to die holding a grudge.
Now Su Mo took the initiative to investigate, giving them face and courtesy, how could they not be grateful?
Immediately, they waited quietly as Su Mo called Song Yuanlong, whispered a few words in his ear, and the crew on the ship began their activity.
In the meantime, Su Mo casually chatted with the two.
He inadvertently probed into the situations of the two families, only when mentioning the Ximen family’s heritage, Ximen Xiong became cryptic, clearly unwilling to speak easily.
Su Mo seemed indifferent, and after an hour, Song Yuanlong returned to report:
“Chief, there’s nothing unusual on the ship.”
Su Mo nodded, then said to the two:
“You heard him; it’s Su who wasted your time.”
“No such thing from Boss Su.”
“We deeply appreciate the generosity, and are endlessly grateful.”
Without further words, after expressing their thanks, they left with their men, leaving a token behind, saying that if Su Mo ever visited Shuangxiong Island again, he could present the token for a guest-level reception and so forth…
Su Mo accepted with a smile and saw them off.
After the people were far gone, he turned to Song Yuanlong:
“Lead the way.”
“Chief, please follow me.”