Chapter 153: The Nie Family

  Sun Guang's face turned iron-gray upon hearing this.

  He knew he had underestimated Su Wen, that little kid who was still ignorant three months ago, now actually started stirring up the world's winds and clouds. First, he killed Sun Yue, then Li San Xie was inexplicably destroyed, later the name of Jibao Zhai gradually spread, until now, who would have thought that Su Wen was still connected to Tian Fa?

  Sun Guang broke out in a cold sweat. He knew the terror of assassins, those creatures living in the shadows were more terrifying than the most ferocious beasts. They killed people just for money, as long as they had money, they could kill anyone. Now, the unknown person controlling these creatures actually had an unclear relationship with Su Wen. What if one day the assassins gathered at Sun's house? Would the Sun family have a way out?

  Heaven's wrath is far more terrifying than Sun family's Dark Shadow Guard.

  "Old master, what's our next move?" the man asked, he himself was also frightened. If they were to rely on the Shadow Guard to resist the Heavenly Punishment, it would be like eggs hitting a rock.

  "Kill, kill Su Wen as soon as possible." Sun Guang's eyes were almost overflowing with ferocity. "If Su Wen is really related to the Heavenly Punishment, we must take action first, otherwise all that awaits us is death. After killing Su Wen, we will move our whole family into the army, and just hide for three to five years, this matter will naturally subside."

  The last line of defense for the Sun family is the country.

  As long as the country is still there, he can rely on the country's army to survive. The heavenly punishment is powerful, but it can't withstand a military region after all.

  "Old master, are you really going to do this?" The man was shocked, he didn't think Sun Guang would be so crazy.

  "I'm too lazy to think about it, it wasn't Su Wen who did it. If he died for nothing, I'll just consider it avenging Xiao Yue. If it was Su Wen who did it, then this is a crisis resolved for my Sun family. Sometimes the saying 'cutting the Gordian knot' makes sense, hesitating repeatedly will only lead to death. Of course, we can't let the other Li and Cao families off either, divide your Dark Shadow Guards in half to take care of them." Sun Guang's tone was icy cold, revealing his ruthless side as an old general.

  "Yes, sir." The man turned to bid farewell, knowing that this matter was over. The remaining twenty-four Shadow Guards would have to be reduced again. Li and Cao were easy to deal with, but Su Wen was absolutely not an easy opponent.

  Three o'clock in the afternoon.

  Li Huan looked at Su Wen: "My grandfather's birthday is tonight, has the boss decided whether to go or not?"

  Su Wen thought for a moment, nodded: "Your grandfather helped me. Your mother also wants to talk to me. I think it's not going if we don't go. Li Huan, pack up your things, let's set off immediately!"

  Li Huan was somewhat surprised, he didn't expect Su Wen to agree so readily.

  Jiangning is only a two-hour drive from the provincial capital. Su Wen and Li Huan arrived at the location just after 5 o'clock.

  "My grandfather has always lived in his ancestral home."

  Nie Family Ancestral Hall?

  Su Wen had seen it before, in an old house in the provincial capital.

  "The Nie family has a history of several hundred years in Suzhou Province. My mother said that the Nie family was a well-known scholarly family in the provincial capital, and people would often come to our house to name their children. In modern times, one of the most famous people in Suzhou Province is my great-grandfather, who passed away. He was a just and kind person who made friends with people from all over the country. During the Chinese Civil War, he donated all the grain in our household to the current government, making a great contribution to the liberation of Suzhou Province. There's also a rumor that some of the founding fathers of the country were disciples of my great-grandfather."

  Su Wen was shocked, he knew this was the bottom line.

  Nie's family would have dominated Jiangsu Province long ago if they weren't so short-handed.

  Nie's ancestral home is a three-entry, four-courtyard house. Since today is Nie Guoxiong's birthday, red lanterns have been hung high at the entrance. The Nie family has passed down to Nie Guoxiong, and basically no one lives in the old house anymore. The former steward Ding still resides here, and their younger generations occasionally come over to take a look.

  Su Wen and Li Huan arrived at the door, an old white-haired man came up: "Young master, why are you just coming, your mom is anxious to call you."

  "Boss, this is Nie Dong, he was my great-grandfather's book boy."

  "May I ask how old you are, sir?"

  "Not tall, not tall, I'm eighty-seven this year."

  "Haha, I see that old man is still robust and vigorous, living to be a hundred years old won't be a problem."

  "I hope I can make it to that day, but I also know my own body, I'm getting older, and my limbs are no longer obedient."

  "It's bound to happen, Uncle Dong will definitely live to be a hundred years old." Li Huan supported Nie Dong, "Boss, Uncle Dong was very kind to me when I was young. If there's anything that can prolong life in the future, please save some for me. I really don't want to see Uncle Dong grow old."

  "Birth, aging, illness and death are all part of life. I'll do my best!" Su Wen sighed, but the gift he had prepared today was actually a piece of Longevity Root. According to the system's introduction, the Longevity Root had the effects of prolonging one's lifespan, improving intelligence, and nourishing one's complexion. However, the Longevity Root he obtained from the Cultivation World was only about the size of his thumb, so after gritting his teeth, he managed to cut off only a sixth of it as a gift.

  "Little master, a person's fate is predetermined by heaven, so don't make things difficult for Su Wen." Nie Dong smiled slightly, he obviously already knew Su Wen's identity. "It's getting late, you all hurry up and go in. Today there are no outsiders at home, but the second master's branch seems to have ulterior motives, be careful when the time comes. Su Wen, I'll trouble you to take care of Li Huan later, he has a childlike heart and is impulsive, don't let him say anything wrong."

  Su Wen was taken aback, and he also wondered what he counted as since there were no outsiders.

  However, Nie Dong's last sentence seemed to explain the reason, and his task today should be to help Li Huan. It is unknown how Nie Mei came up with this idea, Su Wen was so frustrated that he couldn't help but laugh, this was a family matter of the Nie family, and he was one thousandth of a million unwilling to get involved, but now that he has come, it's impossible to leave, and when the time comes, he can only act according to the situation.

  Su Wen and Li Huan entered the second gate, which was a large courtyard.

  In the courtyard, a fire had been lit and a plump whole sheep was being roasted on top of it. Looking around, there were several tables in order, with tableware, fruits, cakes, wine and other things placed on them, and about ten or so people had already taken their seats.

  "Look at this guy, showing up now!" Nie Yong's voice rang out, he saw Su Wen and Li Huan were still fuming with anger, yesterday's incident was a humiliation for him.

  "Hmph, what business is it of yours?" Li Huan said disdainfully. "Today is Grandfather's birthday, I'm too lazy to argue with you, but don't think you can just ignore the situation."

  Nie Yong wanted to say something, but an old man on the other side pulled him: "Xiao Yong, Xiao Wen is after all your younger brother, can't you let him have some? Look at your behavior, where is the strictness and uprightness that our Nie family has always had?"

  His name is Nie Guoxing, the younger brother of Nie Guoxiong, but they are half-brothers with different mothers. In their father's generation, concubines were still allowed.

  Su Wen heard this and wanted to laugh but couldn't bring herself to do so.

  Nie Guo Xing seemed to be scolding Nie Yong, but upon closer inspection, it was actually a criticism of Li Huan. Li Huan was late, and if one were to discuss strictness and impartiality, wasn't Li Huan even more in the wrong? However, this was an internal matter for the Nie family, and Su Wen didn't point it out, believing that the person on the other side wouldn't be oblivious.

  "Dong Shu, arrange for Xiao Huan and Su Wen to take their seats!" Nie Guoxiong spoke up, not making any excuses for Li Huan.

  "Little masters, Su Wen, you sit here." Nie Dong said, leading the two to sit down next to Nie Mei.

  Nie Mei glanced at Li Huan and threw over a smile.

  The man beside Nie Mei also smiled at Li Huan: "Su Wen, our Lingyin County has actually produced a great god like you, and we can't underestimate him!"

  "Uncle Li overestimates me, I'm just an ordinary person." Su Wen knew that this was Li Huan's father and his attitude became much more polite. "I don't know why Uncle Li resigned from the position of county magistrate of Lingyin County, I even wanted to visit you last time I went home."

  "Politics is a bit of trouble, I'm getting old and plan to go home and spend my old age with Nie Mei." Li Zuo burst out laughing, he said this without any shame, in other people's eyes, this was the typical behavior of someone who relies on their partner for financial support.

  "Uncle really knows how to enjoy himself, I admire you!" Su Wen cupped his hands together, not knowing what to say. At the age of 40 or 50, it's the prime time for striving, but Li is going to retire instead. This is truly a one-of-a-kind family in the world.

  "Boss, don't be deceived by my dad," Li Huan said in a low voice. "My dad is a business genius, and all of my mom's businesses were guided by him behind the scenes. He became the county head just to please my grandfather, who wanted him to enter politics. He didn't want to refuse, but he also couldn't do it well, so he reluctantly took the position for a few years. However, after a few years, he didn't accomplish much, and my grandfather thought that my dad wasn't suitable for politics, so he let him step down."

  Su Wen looked at Li Tong, somewhat shocked.

  "Su Wen, is Li Huan speaking ill of me?" Li Zuo sensed something, his eyes seemed sharp no matter how he looked.

  "No, Li Huan was just praising you for being great, I think so too. As the saying goes, 'a tiger father has no dog son', this works both ways." Su Wen smiled.

  Li Zong was somewhat skeptical, but he no longer had time to continue asking questions.

  Nie Guoxing on the other side spoke up.

  "Xiao Huan, I heard you wanted to be a great hero when you were young. How's your martial arts skills now?"

  "It's nothing." Li Huan furrowed his brow, he didn't know what this Second Master wanted to do.

  "It's just right, Xiao Yong has also learned a few years of martial arts. You guys take advantage of the big brother's birthday to have a good exchange, it will be exciting for everyone." Nie Guo Xing said with a smile.

  "Second Uncle, Xiaohuan's moves are just some farm-style techniques, I think it's fine," Nie Mei said, "Today is Father's birthday, if there's any accidental injury and someone gets hurt, that wouldn't be good."

  "Niezhen, don't worry, Xiao Yong is very measured." Nie Guoxing had made up his mind and thought he had won over Li Huan.