Chapter 672: The Son-in-Law Like Me

Chapter 672: The Son-in-Law Like Me

Luo Xiaoxue was in charge of taking care of Su Niang and Grandma Su, along with the other surviving soldiers following her.

Luo Xiaoxue needed to contact Han Xiao for assistance.

She also spotted the Phoenix in the sky, along with the boy on it—everything was crystal clear.

The boy on the divine beast was a heavenly savior, the one who rescues the world.

Lin Daxia, how impressive!

She mumbled to herself, her infatuation with Lin Nuo growing stronger.

Too bad she still felt too weak, far from being a match for Lin Daxia.

If only she could rule the world, would there be a day Lin Daxia might notice her?

Not to mention if she could even achieve that, ruling the world seemed difficult anyway, especially since she was just a girl.

“Aunt, Grandma, bear with it a little longer; someone will come for us soon.”

“Miss Luo, your help to our Su family is a great kindness; we will forever be grateful and surely repay you in the future.”

“Oh dear, don’t mention any repayment. Lin Daxia helps countless people without asking for anything in return. I’ve already taken Lin Daxia as my role model, helping the weak without caring about repaying favors.”

Luo Xiaoxue smiled, as Lin Nuo was her pillar of support, the driving force pushing her forward.

The power of a role model is limitless; it sustains her onward.

The Phoenix had disappeared, and everything returned to quietude, devoid of noise or the sounds of combat.

The sky darkened, and the chilly night wind began to blow gently.

“Mother, Grandma, Luo Yi!”

In the dim forest behind them came the voice of Su Kexin, and everyone turned their gaze to see that lovely girl with a face like a peach blossom.

This was good news—she had come back safely.

If she returned, then what about Lin Nuo?

He was back too, strolling leisurely as if taking a casual walk after experiencing a battle, appearing as if nothing had happened.

Just a small scene, just a small scene; he had seen plenty of those.

Apart from Su Kexin and Lin Nuo, there was a third person—a man dressed in tattered black clothes, his appearance shadowed by the dim light of the forest until illuminated by fire.

He was a middle-aged man with a short beard, his face showing signs of hardship. When the firelight shone on him, his pace halted.

He seemed lost in thought about the past, hesitating.

Lin Nuo thought, why was this uncle so stubborn?

He stepped back, took a deep breath, and placed a hand on his back.

Hurry up, don’t dawdle!

With a surge of energy, he pushed Su Lingjiang forward.

Caught off guard, Su Lingjiang was shoved by Lin Nuo, moving ahead for several meters.

Su Niang, Xiao Yulan, seeing Su Lingjiang illuminated by the firelight, tears began to swirl in her eyes, streaming down her cheeks.

“Ling, Lingjiang… is it really you…”

She felt as though she were dreaming, hardly daring to believe her eyes. Though Su Lingjiang seemed more weathered than before, she could still recognize him.

“Really, it’s you…”

Her voice was mixed with sobs, her words barely intelligible, overwhelmed with emotion at seeing her husband once again.

She didn’t say anything more, running into Su Lingjiang’s arms, crying into his embrace.

Su Lingjiang opened his arms, gently holding Xiao Yulan tight.

“I’m sorry for leaving without saying goodbye and making you suffer.”

He felt a profound sense of guilt for not fulfilling his responsibilities as the head of the family.

In contrast, Grandma Su wasn’t overly emotional; her wrinkled face wore a kind smile. As a mother, no matter how willful her child might be, she would always forgive.

“Lingjiang, my child, welcome back.”

Grandma’s voice was soft, but every word was clear and distinct.

“Thank you, mother, thank you so much…”

Even as a man, he couldn’t help but shed tears at this moment; a man’s eyes filled with tears reflected his deep love for them.

“Ling, Lingjiang… now that you’re back, I’ll cook you… your favorite Spicy Chicken… and Winter Melon with Pork Soup… and…”

Xiao Yulan spoke through her sobs, recalling how long it had been since they shared a meal. Every time, she’d set a bowl of rice for him, leaving a place, but he was always absent.

Finally, that vacant place had someone filling it…

Lin Nuo watched this scene, thinking it was something that could never happen in the Lin family; even if his mother waited, his father would unfeelingly abandon her.

So pitiful—compared to that, Su Lingjiang radiated brilliance.

“Waaah… Senior Brother…”

Su Kexin was also crying, leaning against Lin Nuo, sobbing.

Come on, you can’t cry elsewhere? Don’t wipe your tears on my clothes!

Am I just your emotional outlet or something? Is there no justice in this world?

The Su family was reunited, and while Luo Xiaoxue felt happy for them, she also felt a pang of sadness.

After all, she felt like an outsider, separated from them and at odds.

Even though Lin Nuo pretended to be Su Kexin’s husband, at that moment, she oddly felt he truly was her husband, supporting the entire Su family.

She envied that and hoped he could support the entire royal family for her as well.

“Lingjiang, you haven’t eaten yet, come on, let’s have a meal together and catch up.”

Grandma Su said with a warm smile that was truly healing.

“Mm, yes, let’s catch up.”

So they agreed, ready to leave that desolate wilderness to find a place to settle down.

Lin Nuo recalled something important; he still hadn’t picked up the artifacts from Tian Wuxing that day.

Darn it, I should hurry up and grab something while I can!

However, he noticed many people had already gathered at the Tian Wuxing site, and he could hear rumbling sounds coming from there as well.

“What’s happening…? What’s going on over there?”

Su Kexin asked, filled with curiosity.

“Let’s go, don’t worry about it; it’s none of our business.”

Lin Nuo replied, thinking that more and more people had discovered Tian Wuxing. They were rushing there to snatch opportunities, possibly even fighting over it.

No need to go; sneaking in was fine, but fighting for it wasn’t necessary. What if after all that fighting, he didn’t get any good stuff?

The Demon Eagle was absorbed by his Phoenix Sword—now that was a good opportunity, and he believed the Phoenix Sword would develop toward the demonic path in the future.

Awesome.

Lin Nuo and the others left, while various killings erupted at Tian Wuxing, news of which spread far and wide the next day.

…

At the dinner table, Su Lingjiang informed Su Kexin and the others about his experience venturing into the demonic path, and they finally came to a realization.

So that’s how it was.

“It was my carelessness, I didn’t think it through. I went into the demon path and almost got caught up in a calamity. Fortunately, heaven looked out for our Su family, and my son-in-law became our savior. If it weren’t for him, I would have become a demon harming the world. Heroes emerge in youth; my son-in-law and I are alike, both upholding the code of chivalry and devoted to the wellbeing of all.”

Su Lingjiang patted Lin Nuo, who was immersed in his meat, on the shoulder. Lin Nuo shot him a glance.

Who the heck do you think you are? No shame at all!

I am the real villain harming the world here, okay?

But this braised meat is unsurprisingly delicious. I must bear your scolding for stealing food from your house!