Chapter 890: Planning to Raid the Xia Family?

Chapter 890: Planning to Raid the Xia Family?

I originally didn’t want to get involved in this matter, but I have to take action myself.

I can’t just stand by; they’ve already brazenly targeted Xia Hanmo to threaten me.

Can I endure this?

Not raiding their family would be a huge loss of face for me as a villain!

I can’t let this opportunity slip away!

Of course, before I take any action, I need to ensure Xia Hanmo’s safety.

But I’m stretched thin and can only give her a protective charm.

Little Wei Tianlong Charm.

It’s a Dao Fu crafted in imitation of the Great Wei Tianlong, and now I’ve made a stronger version.

However, this charm has a time limit—stronger effects mean a shorter lifespan, so it’ll lose power over time.

Not a big issue, I’ll be back before you know it.

“Where are you staying right now?” Lin Nuo asked Xia Hanmo.

“I just arrived in the capital and plan to stay at the Xia family.”

“The Xia family, huh? Alright, I’ll take you there. Stay put and don’t wander around. I’ll be back soon. By the way, why did you come here? Isn’t it better to stay at home?”

“I… I opened a farm, and I plan to expand it to provide options for more people… But I lack the ability, so I came to the capital to discuss the expansion with Lord Yu Xiu. After all, I know him from before, and he’s reliable. Speaking of which, Lord Yu…”

Xia Hanmo looked around, the area was nothing but ruins, with flames still burning. There was no one else around.

“Lord Yu…”

“Is he here too?”

“I’m not sure, since we aren’t in the same cell. But he should be, right? If so, then he…”

“If he’s here, his days are over, no need to think about it.”

Lin Nuo spoke bluntly, not caring about Xia Hanmo’s feelings.

“This…”

Xia Hanmo felt a wave of melancholy; the person she was searching for was gone just like that…

It’s hard not to feel some sorrow.

“In fact, if you want to find someone to help expand the farm, there are many ways. You don’t need to come all the way to the capital to seek him out. You could easily approach the Qin family; they would help you. Why bother coming all the way here?”

“The Qin family… Nuo’er, you haven’t married Qin Shili yet. How can I trouble them? They have plenty to deal with; why would they help someone like me?”

Xia Hanmo spoke without any confidence, feeling somewhat humble. She had already received so much help from the Qin family; how could she trouble them further?

“It doesn’t matter. They owe us; you can reach out to them without requiring my marriage to her. If you have something to discuss, tell me. Don’t just act on your own; I’ll help you figure it out. It’s better than you acting recklessly.”

“Uh… Sorry, Nuo’er…”

Xia Hanmo felt guilty and spoke to herself, thinking she had become a burden to him, ultimately accomplishing nothing.

“You don’t need to apologize to me. In fact, you’re the last person who needs to apologize to me. Anyway, just listen to me; I’ll take care of it. You just enjoy yourself, alright?”

“Um…”

Xia Hanmo nodded slightly. She used to worry about this kid, but now he could handle things all on his own and was incredibly reliable.

“You two, I suggest you don’t run around. Right now, you’ve become a thorn in the side of the Dong Wei. Either leave or hide. Do you want to visit the Xia family?”

“The Xia family? Is that my aunt’s house? Let’s go! I want to go!”

Su Kexin got excited upon hearing they could go to the Xia family. After all, Lin Nuo valued Xia Hanmo so much that the Xia family had basically become his family, rendering the Lin family insignificant.

So visiting the Xia family felt like a trip to Lin’s house—a significant matter.

“We have other business to attend to.”

“Come on, Dad, it’s about the petition. Senior Martial Brother said he would find a solution. Let’s listen to him and go visit the Xia family. Senior will handle everything!”

Su Kexin’s heart was already with Lin Nuo, and she openly sang his praises, which infuriated Su Lingjiang.

His little cotton-padded jacket was just whisked away. Clearly, this Lin Nuo guy wasn’t that great to her; why was she so infatuated with him?

After raising his daughter, he found her heart wasn’t his anymore; there was nothing he could do to stop it.

What else could he do? He could only go along with his daughter and follow her.

“Alright, we can go. Please lead the way.”

“Then let’s go.”

With that, Lin Nuo hugged Xia Hanmo and leaped into the woods, skillfully navigating through the trees and branches.

“By the way.”

Lin Nuo suddenly stopped and looked up at the flying phoenix, turning back to Su Kexin and said,

“Your凰, bring it back. If it keeps flying around, it’ll get shot down.”

“Um… I almost forgot about her.”

Su Kexin raised the Phoenix Sword and shouted,

“凰, come back!”

This call carried authority, and upon hearing it, the凰 flew back to her, landing back on her sword.

The phoenix had lost its bearings, still soaring aimlessly, flying along—alone.

“What are you flying around for? Come back!”

Lin Nuo also raised the Sharp Sword and called out with equal authority, instantly summoning the phoenix back, creating a sense of instant response.

It returned to Lin Nuo’s sword, which he then stowed away.

“Senior brother, your sword has changed! And it can contain the Phoenix Soul—did you refine the Phoenix Sword into a higher form?”

Su Kexin’s eyes sparkled with admiration, feeling that Lin Nuo was capable of anything. It hadn’t been long since she last saw him, and he already reached this level.

Impressive!

She felt that, as she still wielded the Phoenix Sword and hadn’t progressed at all, she lagged far behind her senior brother.

“Sort of.”

Lin Nuo didn’t clarify, who knows, this was actually a masterpiece of the Fusion of the Phoenix Sword and the “Demon Sword,” hiding a dragon soul within.

She seemed to have forgotten about the dragon soul; after all, she had resisted it in her explosive moments. Selective memory, perhaps?

Soon, they arrived at the Xia residence.

…

Surrounding the Xia residence, many soldiers had gathered, encircling the place.

In front of the Xia residence stood an old eunuch holding a decree, raising his voice toward the Xia family,

“Due to Xia Hanmo’s crime of leaking court secrets, starting today, under the Emperor’s command, we are here to seal the Xia residence. Those inside are requested to come with us. Any resistance will result in consequences.”

They came to raid the Xia residence, aiming to seize whatever little power, money, and manpower the Xia family had left.

With East Wei’s resources dwindling, they needed to find ways to consume families of all sizes for their own use.

Now, the main voice of the Xia family, Xia Lü, stepped out, indignant:

“Sir, you claim that my sister Xia Hanmo leaked court secrets; do you have any evidence? Can you clarify, sir?”

“The court has issued a decree; you cannot defy it. After you return, you will, naturally, see the evidence. Men, take him away!”

The official ordered, and soldiers moved to attack the Xia residence. Their numbers vastly outnumbered the Xia family, making it impossible for them to fight back.

Xia Lü knew this all too well.

“Go to hell!”

At that moment, a wave of energy surged forth, sending a group of soldiers flying.