"Thank you, sir, for your great kindness!"
The Chu family head nodded, his eyes filled with excitement. With this, their Chu family would be able to hold their heads high in Yunzhou, and even in the White Dragon Dynasty, becoming people of status.
"Patriarch, something is wrong!"
Just then, a man from the Chu family rushed over, his expression one of extreme panic.
"What has happened to cause such disrespect!"
The Chu family head said coldly, "Can't you see the esteemed lords are here!"
"The young lady has escaped!"
The man said repeatedly, "She has likely already left Chu City!"
"What?"
The Chu family head abruptly stood up, his panic growing. If Chu Ting truly escaped, it would be a disaster of extinction for the Chu family.
"Patriarch Chu, what exactly is going on?"
Steward Zhao said coldly, "We are to return tomorrow, and His Eighth Highness is already aware of this. How could this happen now!"
"My lord, please rest assured, I will send people to search immediately and will surely find her!"
Patriarch Chu said hastily, thoroughly frightened. If this matter went awry, he feared he would not be able to bear the consequences.
After leaving Chu City, Li Ziming said, "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 said, "Will it be that easy!"
Li Ziming suddenly understood, finding her words to be quite true. The Eighth Prince's manor had too much power; the Li family could not help them at all. Su Dan Novel Network
"You don't want to leave the White Dragon Dynasty?" Chu Ting suddenly asked.
"How is that possible? 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 business, it has nothing to do with you!"
Chu Ting suddenly said, "Let's just forget it! I will leave the White Dragon Dynasty alone, you don't need to follow!"
"Since I have spoken, how can I go back on my word!"
Li Ziming shook his head, his gaze becoming even more serious.
Helpless, Chu Ting nodded slightly. In truth, she did not want to burden Li Ziming.
If she escaped, the Eighth Prince's manor would be enraged, and it would inevitably implicate everyone.
"Young lady, please don't go. If you leave, what will happen to the Chu family!"
A shout rang out. Steward Wu, leading a group of Chu family experts, arrived, their expressions filled with panic.
"Uncle Wu!"
Chu Ting frowned. "You are very fast!"
"Young lady, please return with this old servant!"
Steward Wu said directly, "You must not anger the Patriarch!"
"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 can I survive!"
"To be able to marry into the Eighth Prince's manor is a lifelong honor. The Patriarch is doing this for the sake of the Chu family!"
Steward Wu said repeatedly, "I hope the young lady can understand!"
"Even my life is not considered, what use is such a Patriarch!"
Chu Ting's expression was icy. She finally understood that in the face of absolute interest, all relationships were futile.
She had been watched over by Uncle Wu since childhood. She never expected Uncle Wu to say such words, completely disregarding her life or death.
"Young lady, I will say it again, return with this old servant!"
Steward Wu's voice was cold. If Chu Ting insisted on leaving, he would not let her go.
"From childhood to adulthood, I have been watched over by Uncle Wu!"
Chu Ting gave a bitter smile. "Now, knowing the path ahead is a fiery pit, you still want to drag me back. It seems there is truly no loyalty in this world!"
"Forgive my offense!"
Steward Wu's expression was cold, and he instantly moved towards Chu Ting. The experts beside him also attacked fiercely.
If they could not bring Chu Ting back, the Chu family would face extinction. They would never allow such a thing to happen.
Li Ziming stepped forward, blocking Steward Wu and the others. "Just you few, I'm afraid you are not qualified!"
Steward Wu smiled contemptuously. He knew that Li Ziming had not even reached the Great Spirit Master realm, so how could he be his opponent.
However, as they engaged, his body was suddenly sent flying, and only then did he realize he might have been mistaken.
"Do not harm them!"
Chu Ting spoke out. "No matter what, they are still members of the Chu family!"
"The Chu family treats you like this, and you still protect them!" Li Ziming said helplessly, a trace of anger in his voice.
Chu Ting did not reply. In fact, she felt helpless in her heart. No matter what, she was still a member of the Chu family, and she could not stand by and watch them get hurt.
Seeing they were outmatched, Steward Wu did not dare to delay and led his men away.
"Steward Wu, if we leave like this, won't we be blamed by the Patriarch when we return!" a man said.
"Are you their opponents?" Steward Wu said coldly, with displeasure.
He had suffered quite a bit of loss in the previous exchange. He had not expected that their trip to the Northern Sea Academy would have increased their strength so much.
"Steward Wu, what should we do now?" the man asked again.
"Wait!"
Steward Wu said coldly. "I have already sprinkled tracking powder on that kid. They cannot fly with swords, so they cannot run far!"
"Steward Wu is still the most capable!"
The men nodded in agreement, quite impressed with Steward Wu's methods.
Upon learning of Chu Ting's departure, Long Yi and the others did not stay at the Chu family but left.
"I wonder where they are now!"
Han Feng said, "In this current situation, it is disadvantageous for them!"
"I hope they can be safe!"
Long Yi frowned. "It's a pity they didn't inform us before they left, otherwise, we could have helped them!"
"They probably left without saying goodbye for fear of implicating us!"
Han Feng gave a bitter smile. "Now, I don't know how they are doing!"
Meanwhile, outside Chu City, the Chu family head flew on his sword and quickly arrived at Steward Wu's location.
"Patriarch!"
Steward Wu hurried forward, his expression even more respectful. "I have already placed tracking powder on them, they cannot run far!"
"Very good!"
The Chu family head nodded slightly and continued to pursue them. Chu Ting had already been betrothed to the Eighth Prince's manor, and no one could resist this marriage. Naturally, he would not let Chu Ting leave.
After a night's journey, Li Ziming and Chu Ting arrived at a small town, looking somewhat disheveled.
"Let's rest for a while!"
Chu Ting said, "We've been traveling all night, and they don't know our whereabouts, so we should be fine!"
"I'm afraid it's not that simple!"
Li Ziming frowned. "I have a bad feeling about this!"
"Don't worry, the Chu family members are not immortals!"
Chu Ting comforted him. "It will be fine!"
Li Ziming nodded and went into a tavern with Chu Ting, ordering a table full of dishes.
Chu Ting ate ravenously, devouring the food.
Seeing this scene, Li Ziming smiled. "I truly never expected that a dignified Chu family young lady would also have such a disheveled appearance!"
"At a time like this, you're still mocking me!"
Chu Ting rolled her eyes, clearly displeased.
"Something's wrong!"
Just then, Chu Ting abruptly stood up. "Let's go quickly! Leave this place!"
"Why?"
Li Ziming asked in surprise. They had just arrived in town and were already leaving.