Chapter 25

Chapter 25

The group returned to the main camp, where Su Yu had been eagerly awaiting their return. Seeing that everyone was safe and sound, he finally put his mind at ease.

Just now, he had been staying by his grandfather's side to protect him, while also worrying about the safety of his younger brothers and sisters, his heart wishing he could split himself into two halves.

"How is it? Are you all unhurt?"

"We're fine, big brother. How is grandfather?"

"What could happen to me? Why did Su Yue go too? In the future, let your elder brothers handle such matters. You're just a girl, stay by our grandfather's side."

"Grandfather, I'm not so fragile. I woke up just then and went to take a look."

"These people are simply relentless," said Su Yu, feeling somewhat overwhelmed these past few days.

Su Yu was also unsettled in his heart. Those people really did not want the Su family to return to the Capital City, employing such great resources - so many well-trained Covert Guards, as well as many martial artists from the jianghu. Their financial resources and influence were not to be underestimated.

"Don't overthink it. When the troops come, we'll stop them; when the waters rise, we'll dam them. Dawn is approaching, go get some more rest. Tomorrow... we'll talk about tomorrow when it comes," said Su Huan. He too knew the peril of this journey, and was aware of his grandsons' capabilities which had been put through such an ordeal.

"Third brother, you go rest. I'll go check on the wounded."

"Big brother, let me go instead."

"Don't dawdle. You've worked harder on this journey, and there's also Su Yue. Go rest a bit more, we have to set off again at daybreak."

Watching the children leave, Su Huan called out in a low voice, "Come out."

In an instant, a black figure appeared inside the tent, "What are your orders, General?"

"How many capable men do you have on your side?"

"Including myself, twenty-eight men in total. All handpicked elites, each one capable of taking on a hundred foes."

"Assign a few to stay close to each of my grandsons - Su Yu, Su Yu, and Su Yue - as well as the Divine Doctor Xuan and his apprentice. Protect them at all costs, no matter what."

"But General, our mission is to never leave your side and ensure your complete safety."

"What? You cannot follow my orders? If I cannot even protect my own family, then there is no need to protect me!"

"...I will assign three men each to your grandsons. The remaining few will have to stay by your side, General."

"Good."

"You...scoundrels!" Su Huan was so angry his chest heaved up and down.

Meanwhile, Su Yue and the others felt their efforts waning. The reinforcements that had just arrived were also almost wiped out. These enemies were all top experts, coming in endless waves. As soon as the previous few dozen were eliminated, another group would arrive. Seeing this, Su Yue knew direct confrontation was futile.

"Xuan Little Three, catch!" she shouted, tossing out a porcelain bottle while pulling Su Yu and Xuan Little Four away.

Xuan Little Three struck it in mid-air - Bang! White smoke billowed forth. Su Yue quickly fed the antidote pills to Su Yu, Xuan Little Four, and the remaining Su family soldiers, retreating from the poison smoke area.

Once the white smoke dissipated, a swath of black-clothed figures lay on the ground. Su Yu was stunned - his little cousin's poison was truly formidable.

"Go check it out." The remaining soldiers immediately went to inspect, stabbing each body in the chest just in case.

"Third cousin, let's hurry back and keep moving. We can't linger here, there are bound to be many more enemy forces coming. It's dangerous up ahead at the cliff, we need to get past it quickly."

"Yeah, let's go."

The group swiftly returned to the main forces. Upon seeing them, Su Huan and Su Yu came forward to meet them. "Are you hurt?"

"Grandfather, we're unharmed. But we must hurry, we can't stay in this area for long. The terrain isn't favorable for defending against the enemy."

"Alright, Yu, make the arrangements."

"Yes!"

Soon, they had tended to the wounded, secured their supplies, and set off again.

However, just as they reached the most treacherous mountainous stretch, more enemies attacked.

Su Yu led the vanguard, while Su Yu and the others remained at the rear to fend off pursuers. But this time, the black-clothed fighters were numerous, and the terrain was hazardous. Su Yu, Su Yue, and the others quickly became fatigued, and Su Yu and Xuan Little Four were both injured.

Whoosh!

An arrow came flying through the air. "Third cousin, watch out!"

Su Yue swung her long whip to deflect the arrow, but more came through the air. To avoid them, Su Yu stumbled and fell off the cliff into the abyss below - a fall from that height onto the rocks meant certain death.

In this moment of crisis, "Big White, go!"

"Woof!"

A huge white wolf over two meters tall appeared before everyone's eyes. It bounded down the cliff face like lightning, grabbing Su Yu's belt in its jaws, and rapidly climbing back up the opposite cliff to the top.

While everyone was still stunned, Xuan Little Three flicked his wrists and several poisoned needles flew out, striking the black-clothed figures in front squarely between the brows. Su Yue also tossed out porcelain bottles - Bang! Poison smoke billowed forth. Su Yue, Xuan Little Three, and Xuan Little Four swiftly retreated from the area.