NOVGO.NET Chapter 1132 444: Tianqi Island (Part 3)
This dock is still some distance away from Tianqi City, so everyone who could disembark did so.
Even the sick young master was carried down in a box.
Shi Cheng and Ye Youchen were also carried by several hands.
Only Song Yuanlong and White Tiger were left to guard the place.
After disembarking, they were considering whether to walk to Tianqi City or buy a carriage or horses at the dock, when they heard the sound of galloping hooves.
Looking up, they saw a group of black-clad knights approaching rapidly from afar, soon arriving in front of them.
Leading them was a young man in black attire, with a silver “Qi” embroidered on his chest.
Su Mo raised an eyebrow and glanced at Yang Xiaoyun.
Could they be from the Qi Family?
Was there some important personage arriving at this dock?
Looking around, however, the dock seemed quite calm, with no special guests in sight, leaving him momentarily puzzled.
As he mused, the group had already made a sweep of the dock.
Finally, their gaze fell upon Ziyang Escort Agency’s large ship, and then onto Su Mo and his companions.
Without delay, they rode forward, and the leading black-clad man dismounted first.
By this time, Su Mo had realized that these people had come specifically for them.
Little Situ couldn’t help but glance at Wei Ziyi.
She knew Wei Ziyi was the Qi Family’s granddaughter, so could this be a welcoming for the young lady’s return?
As wild thoughts crossed her mind, she heard the young man in the lead ask aloud:
“May I ask which one of you is Hero Su Mo?”
Only then did Su Mo realize that they had indeed come for him.
He smiled wryly; while he was surprised, it wasn’t entirely unexpected.
Not to mention the commotion on Longmu Island that had made him quite famous.
In recent times, wherever they stopped along the coast, he often overheard people talking about it.
Even speaking of him as the top martial artist from Donghuang, he wasn’t actually unknown.
At least some in Nanhai had gone to the Tianji Pavilion to inquire about him.
As one of the three major forces, the Nanhai Alliance couldn’t possibly remain completely uninformed about a new top martial artist entering their region.
With his thoughts slightly settled, he cupped his hands and said:
“I am Su Mo.”
“Greetings to Hero Su.”
The black-clad man looked Su Mo up and down, then smiled and said:
“I didn’t expect Hero Su to be as young as the rumors say. I am Wang Shengyuan of the Qi Family, pleased to meet Hero Su!”
“Brother Wang, you’re too kind. I didn’t expect to encounter a master from the Qi Family.”
Su Mo asked with a smile, “I wonder why you made this trip?”
“Hero Su may not know.”
Wang Shengyuan immediately chuckled and said:
“The battle on Longmu Island, where Hero Su’s power was like turning clouds into rain, was truly impressive.
“As soon as the news spread, our Family Head regarded Hero Su as a confidant, admiring you greatly from afar.
“Not long ago, we heard that a large ship bearing ‘Ziyang Escort Agency’ was passing through our Qi Family’s waters, and our Family Head eagerly hoped Hero Su would visit Tianqi Island.
“Although we wished to extend an invitation, we didn’t dare disturb you recklessly.
“We could only wait patiently for good news.
“Our Family Head even instructed us to ensure that if Hero Su indeed reached this island, we must invite you to the estate for a chat.
“If you could stay for a few days, even better.
“So today, when we received the news of your ship’s arrival, we rushed over, fearing we might miss the chance to meet Hero Su.”
Su Mo was quite bewildered when he heard this.
The way they spoke was really flattering, giving him great face.
However, with the Qi Family on Tianqi Island, renowned as they are, such enthusiastic humility was quite surprising.
If it had been anyone else, not from the Qi Family, Su Mo would likely not have obliged.
As the saying goes, when something is beyond the norm, there may be something strange afoot. To become fast friends from mere rumors is hard to trust fully.
Who knows what Mystical secrets lie within?
But this Qi Family…
They are not just anyone.
With a slight pause in his thoughts, Su Mo nodded:
“So it is, I didn’t expect that my modest fame had reached your esteemed Family Head.
“I feel quite embarrassed by such an enthusiastic invitation.
“However, to refuse would be impolite, so please, Brother Wang, lead the way.
“I’d be happy to pay my respects to your Family Head in person.”
But after saying this, Su Mo paused again:
“It’s just that we have quite a few people, and some of them are not in good condition…”
Wang Shengyuan glanced at Shi Cheng and Ye Youchen, who were being carried, and without delving into details, he smiled and said:
“No problem at all.
“Hero Su, please wait a moment.”
He gave a few quick instructions, and soon some of his men mounted their horses and hurried away.
In no more than the time of one incense stick, they had brought over three carriages.
After settling everyone in the carriages, they continued on their way.
Su Mo did not ride a horse this time, but shared a carriage with Yang Xiaoyun, Wei Ziyi, and Little Situ.
Exchanging glances, Yang Xiaoyun smiled and said:
“Just now I thought they were here to receive Ziyi.”
Wei Ziyi chuckled helplessly, “They probably don’t even know who I am.”
“That makes sense.”
Yang Xiaoyun nodded and glanced at Su Mo, “My husband, what do you think the Qi Family is aiming for by doing this?”
Su Mo gently shook his head.
Just as everyone thought he was equally clueless, they heard him say:
“With a courtesy there must be a reason.
“Whether they know our background or only heard rumors of us,
“there is at least one thing the Qi Family can be certain of.
“And that is my martial arts skill.
“What they might seek can only be related to this…
“Therefore, I suspect the Qi Family may be in some trouble.
“Needing someone to help.”
Everyone fell silent, thinking he figured it out himself, so why bother shaking his head?
Su Mo seemed to understand what they were thinking and smiled helplessly:
“The Qi Family is extraordinarily powerful, and must have martial masters in abundance, not to mention the backing of the formidable Nanhai Alliance.
“But if even they need help with martial arts, then the adversary must be something huge.”