"Thank you, honored sir, for your great kindness!"
The Chu family head nodded, his eyes filled with excitement. With this, his Chu family would be able to hold their heads high in Yunzhou, and even in the White Dragon Dynasty, becoming people of status.
"Family Head, something's amiss!"
Just then, a man from the Chu family rushed over, his expression one of panic.
"What's happened to cause such disrespect!"
The Chu family head spoke sternly, "Can't you see these distinguished guests are present!"
"The young lady has escaped!"
The man stammered, "She's likely already left Chu City!"
"What?"
The Chu family head abruptly stood up, his face paling with alarm. If Chu Ting truly escaped, it would be a disaster of epic proportions for the Chu family.
"Chu Family Head, what exactly is going on?"
Steward Zhao spoke coldly, "We are to return tomorrow. The Eighth Prince already knows of this. How could this happen now!"
"My lord, rest assured, I will dispatch people to search immediately and will surely find her!"
The Chu family head said hastily, visibly shaken. If this matter went awry, he feared he would not be able to bear the consequences.
Leaving Chu City, Li Ziming suggested, "Why don't we return to the Li family? As long as my father intervenes, this matter can surely be resolved!"
"The Eighth Prince's manor is of royal blood!"
Chu Ting interjected, "Do you think it will be that easy?"
Li Ziming suddenly understood, finding her words quite astute. The Eighth Prince's manor held immense power, and the Li family was simply unable to help them. Sudan Novel Network.
"You don't want to leave the White Dragon Dynasty?" Chu Ting suddenly asked.
"How could that be? Since I promised you, how could I abandon you!"
Li Ziming's voice was exceptionally firm, leaving no room for doubt.
"This is my own affair, it has nothing to do with you!"
Chu Ting suddenly said, "Perhaps we should just forget about it! I'll leave the White Dragon Dynasty alone, you don't need to follow!"
"Since I've spoken, how can I go back on my word!"
Li Ziming shook his head, his gaze earnest.
With no other recourse, Chu Ting nodded slightly. In truth, she did not wish to drag Li Ziming down with her.
If she fled, the Eighth Prince's manor would be enraged, and it would surely implicate everyone.
"Young lady, please don't go. If you leave, what will become of the Chu family!"
A shout rang out, and Steward Wu, along with a group of Chu family experts, arrived, their expressions filled with panic.
"Uncle Wu!"
Chu Ting frowned, "You are very swift!"
"Young lady, please return with this old servant."
Steward Wu stated directly, "You must not anger the Family Head!"
"Steward Wu, you know today's events better than anyone!"
Chu Ting said coldly, "My father wants to push me into a fiery pit. If I go back with you, how will I survive!"
"To be married into the Eighth Prince's manor is an honor of a lifetime. The Family Head's actions are all for the sake of the Chu family!"
Steward Wu said earnestly, "I hope the young lady can understand!"
"Even my own life is disregarded, what use is such a Family Head!"
Chu Ting's expression was icy. She finally understood that in the face of absolute interests, all relationships were rendered futile.
Having been watched over by Uncle Wu since childhood, she never expected him to utter such words, completely disregarding her life or death.
"Young lady, I say this one more time, return with this old servant!"
Uncle Wu's voice was chilling. If Chu Ting insisted on leaving, he would not let her go.
"From childhood until now, I have been raised under Uncle Wu's care!"
Chu Ting gave a bitter laugh, "Now, knowing the path ahead is a fiery pit, you still insist on dragging me back. It seems there is truly no loyalty in this world!"
"Forgive me!"
Uncle Wu's expression turned cold, and he lunged towards Chu Ting. The experts beside him also moved swiftly.
If they could not bring Chu Ting back, the Chu family would face annihilation. They absolutely would not allow such a thing to happen.
Li Ziming stepped forward, blocking Steward Wu and the others. "Just a few of you, I doubt you're enough!"
Steward Wu let out a disdainful chuckle. He knew very well that Li Ziming had not even reached the Great Spirit Master stage, so how could he be his opponent.
However, as they clashed, he was sent flying violently, only then realizing he might have been mistaken.
"Do not harm them!"
Chu Ting spoke, "No matter what, they are still members of the Chu family!"
"The Chu family treats you like this, and you still defend them!" Li Ziming said helplessly, his anger rising.
Chu Ting did not reply. In truth, she felt a great deal of helplessness. Regardless, she was still a member of the Chu family, and she could not stand by and watch them get hurt.
Seeing that they were outmatched, Steward Wu did not dare to delay and led his men away.
"Steward Wu, if we leave like this, won't the Family Head blame us when we return!" one of the men exclaimed.
"Are you their opponents?" Steward Wu spoke coldly, annoyance in his tone.
He had suffered quite a bit in the previous encounter. He hadn't expected their strength to have increased so much after their trip to North Sea Academy.
"Steward Wu, what should we do now?" the man asked again.
"Wait!"
Steward Wu said coldly, "I have already sprinkled tracking powder on that young man. They cannot fly with swords, and they won't get far!"
"Steward Wu is indeed capable!"
The men all nodded in agreement, their admiration for Steward Wu's methods evident.
Upon learning of Chu Ting's departure, Long Yi and the others did not remain at the Chu family but left.
"I wonder where they are now!"
Han Feng voiced, "In this current situation, it is not favorable for them!"
"I hope they are safe!"
Long Yi frowned, "It's a pity they didn't inform us before leaving, otherwise, we could have offered some help!"
"They probably didn't want to implicate us, which is why they left without saying goodbye!"
Han Feng gave a bitter laugh, "Now, I don't know how they are doing!"
Meanwhile, outside Chu City, the Chu family head flew on his sword, arriving at Steward Wu's location in a flash.
"Family Head!"
Steward Wu hurried forward, his expression one of utmost respect, "I have already placed tracking powder on them, they won't get far!"
"Very good!"
The Chu family head nodded slightly and pursued them. Chu Ting had already been betrothed to the Eighth Prince's manor, and no one could resist this marriage. Naturally, he would not allow Chu Ting to leave.
After a night of travel, Li Ziming and Chu Ting arrived at a small town, looking quite disheveled.
"Let's rest for a bit!"
Chu Ting said, "We've been traveling all night, and they don't know our whereabouts, so we should be safe!"
"I'm afraid it's not that simple!"
Li Ziming frowned, "I have a bad premonition!"
"Don't worry, the Chu family members aren't immortals!"
Chu Ting comforted him, "We'll be fine!"
Li Ziming nodded and entered the tavern with Chu Ting, ordering a table full of food.
Chu Ting ate ravenously, devouring the food directly.
Seeing the scene before him, Li Ziming smiled, "I never imagined that the esteemed Miss Chu would also be in such a sorry state!"
"At a time like this, you're still mocking me!"
Chu Ting shot him a glare, extremely displeased.
"Wait!"
Just then, Chu Ting abruptly stood up, "Let's go! We need to leave here!"
"Why?"
Li Ziming was surprised, having just arrived in the town, yet they were already preparing to leave.