The Crazy Son-In-Law

Miao Xiuyun was still unaware of what Xiao Shun had in mind. If he knew, his reaction would be far more than just a hint of fear.

Suddenly, Xiao Shun glanced at Miao Xiuyun with a mocking smile. “Chief Miao, it seems that if I don’t use force today, you won’t tell me what I want to know.”

Hearing this, Miao Xiuyun’s expression showed a mix of anger and worry. Although his mastery of Gu techniques was top-notch among the Meadowfolks, the opponent before him could refine Dan fire into his body. Even if he went all out, he might still be outmatched.

But the matter of that spiritual vein was too significant. If it leaked from him, the ensuing wrath would surely obliterate the Meadowfolks like a wildfire.

Damn it, what should I do?

As this thought crossed his mind, sweat began to bead on Miao Xiuyun’s forehead.

Just as he was unsure of what to do, Xiao Shun spoke calmly from a distance. “Tell me the location of that spiritual vein and join my New School Society. In return, I can lift the ‘forbidden Gu technique’ from your Silvermeadows people.”

A thunderous realization struck Miao Xiuyun’s mind. He stared in disbelief at the confident Xiao Shun.

How did this man know about the Silvermeadows’ suffering under the ‘forbidden Gu technique’?

Miao Xiuyun wasn’t shocked by Xiao Shun’s ability to lift the ‘forbidden Gu technique’ but by his source of information.

Seeing this, Xiao Shun chuckled to himself. “Don’t look at me like that. The Xia family told me about these things.”

Upon hearing this, Miao Xiuyun’s face showed no further emotion. Instead, he turned to Miao Ruohu and said, “Ruohu, take the other elders back to the village.”

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“I have some matters to discuss with Chief Xiao. Don’t worry about me,” Miao Xiuyun replied.

“But…” Miao Ruohu began.

Before he could finish, Miao Xiuyun waved him off decisively. “Do as I say! The elders are seriously injured and must be taken back for treatment immediately. If there’s any delay, I’ll hold you responsible!”

Hearing this, Miao Ruohu glanced at the weakened elders and finally gritted his teeth. He whistled for several tribesmen guarding nearby to help escort the elders away.

After watching them leave, Xiao Shun calmly sat down and looked at Miao Xiuyun, who seemed deep in thought.

“Chief Miao, now that everyone has left, speak freely,” Xiao Shun said.

Miao Xiuyun hesitated for a moment before asking, “Do you really have the ability to lift the ‘forbidden Gu technique’ from my people?”

Xiao Shun smiled slightly. “Xia Li already asked me that question. Do you think she would have told me about your Silvermeadows if I couldn’t satisfy her?”

As a powerful tribe chief who led his people to prominence among the Meadowfolks, Miao Xiuyun’s strength and intelligence were naturally matched.

The Xia family in Southeast Asia had always been on par with Silvermeadows in the Gu technique world. If Xia Li trusted Xiao Shun’s abilities without doubt, Miao Xiuyun had no reason to question him further.

Recalling how Silvermeadows had been enslaved by the ‘forbidden Gu technique’ for years filled Miao Xiuyun with rage.

Suppressing his agitation, he sighed deeply and sat opposite Xiao Shun. “For eighty years, our tribe has suffered under the ‘forbidden Gu technique,’ forced to live in hiding and act as pawns for certain powers.”

Xiao Shun frowned and pressed on. “More than that issue, I’m actually more interested in another matter.”

Miao Xiuyun looked puzzled. “Please speak, Chief Xiao.”

Nodding, Xiao Shun got straight to the point. “Although I haven’t thoroughly examined your tribe’s condition, just from observing your blood vitality alone, it seems your internal Gu techniques are less suppressed than those of the Xia family.”

This was something Xiao Shun had noticed earlier.

The ‘forbidden Gu technique’ was extremely powerful and dangerous; any mishap could trigger its threat. Yet despite their self-inflicted backlash earlier, the elders’ ‘forbidden Gu technique’ didn’t react violently-a sign that another force was suppressing it within them.

What kind of power could suppress such a fierce technique? This intrigued Xiao Shun greatly.

“Chief Xiao can discern differences between our tribe and the Xia family at a glance; your medical prowess is truly admirable,” Miao Xiuyun said with admiration before turning bitter. “Our ability to suppress the Gu technique comes from becoming someone else’s dog!”

“A dog?” Xiao Shun was taken aback.

Given Miao Xiuyun’s skill and Silvermeadows’ status among Meadowfolks, whoever could enslave them must be…

In an instant, clarity dawned on Xiao Shun as he uttered three words: “Gu Clan.”

Hearing this name shocked Miao Xiuyun immensely. “Chief Xiao… you… you actually…”

Seeing his astonishment, Xiao Shun smiled faintly. “Heh, although Meadowfolks are nominally rulers here in these vast mountains lie hidden families unknown to outsiders-one being Gu Clan of Meadow Ridge among nine great Hidden Families.”

Miao Xiuyun scrutinized Xiao Shun deeply before smiling wryly. “No wonder Chief Xiao could corner Old School Society so quickly; turns out you’re from Hidden Families!”

“You guessed wrong; I’m not from Hidden Families,” Xiao Shun shook his head.

“Not from Hidden Families?” Miao Xiuyun was even more surprised and skeptical.

He only learned about Hidden Families after encountering Gu Clan but knew little beyond basics-especially nothing about other Hidden Families or their affairs outside Gu Clan’s limited scope.

Never had he heard any outsider mention Hidden Families until now-making Xiao Shun an exception whom he mistakenly linked with them initially but now seemed different than expected…

Seeing him lost in thought amused Xiao Shun inwardly before speaking slowly: “Chief Miao doesn’t need guessing my identity; just know I can help rid your people’s hidden dangers freeing them from ‘forbidden Gu technique’ troubles.”