Chapter 3047 - 3048: Belongs to No One

Chapter 3047: Chapter 3048: Belongs to No One

"Zhong Kui, don’t speak for them. There are only a few outsiders in our family, and now they say there’s an insider. They’re clearly the ones sowing discord, diverting our attention," the third clan elder shouted angrily. He didn’t want to, but his body swayed, and more blood flowed from his wound.

"Uncle, don’t get excited. I’ll take you for treatment first," Zhong Kui said worriedly.

"No..." Before he could finish, the third clan elder’s eyes rolled back, and he collapsed.

Gao Zhou couldn’t help but interject, "With such a serious injury, they shouldn’t hesitate to seek treatment. Even a strong body can’t endure this. What are they thinking, risking their life?"

Bai Ruozhu felt a chilling cold in her heart. If they couldn’t catch Ning Ran, they turned their sights on her. If you’re so capable, don’t let Ning Ran escape.

"Don’t push it too far. You can’t absolve yourselves of responsibility for this!" the sixth clan elder said angrily.

"I’ll take Uncle for treatment first; everyone, check around to see if he has any accomplices," Zhong Kui sighed helplessly and supported the third clan elder away.

The first clan elder frowned as he instructed everyone to check throughout the residence, but even though they dispersed, the yard outside remained surrounded by guards, fearing they would escape.

Ao Song ruffled his hair in frustration, "How could it be Ning Ran? What exactly is he trying to do? Does he want to become the patriarch of the Zhong Family?"

"Previously, we guessed that he couldn’t be the patriarch, which is why he targeted Xiaoxiao. But now that he’s succeeded, what is he doing today?" Bai Ruozhu was also puzzled.

The astrologer said, "It can’t be my brother’s master. He said his master is indifferent to fame and fortune. If he cared about the position of Zhong Family patriarch, he could have come back to fight for it long ago, not to mention he’s been staying at the Astrology Tower."

Bai Ruozhu also found it unbelievable, but the third clan elder’s attitude was too resolute, saying he clearly saw Ning Ran. ℯ

"I can’t contact Xiaoxiao either. Could it really have been stolen?" Bai Ruozhu asked Ao Song worriedly.

"How is that possible? It’s so large," Ao Song immediately shook his head. "I just fear he might have done something to Xiaoxiao. Later, my father and the others will surely hold a ceremony to summon it, but this time they will do it without us, so I won’t be able to get any information."

Ao Song said "us," indicating his stance.

"Aren’t you afraid I’m really in cahoots with Ning Ran?" Bai Ruozhu gave a bitter smile.

"We’ve come this far together, haven’t I figured you out yet? Besides, Xiaoxiao likes you. If you really wanted to run away with him, you could have done it without making such a big fuss." Ao Song sighed. "Actually, I really think there’s no need for them to be so nervous. Xiaoxiao doesn’t belong to anyone. If it truly leaves, it would be a relief for the Zhong family."

Her eyes reddened slightly, "When my grandmother passed away, I was old enough to remember. She cried, saying she didn’t want to be eaten, begging my father to give her a proper burial, to let her remain whole. My father was very filial but couldn’t go against the family rules, and he was in great pain."

"If we were strong enough ourselves, we wouldn’t need to draw power from Xiaoxiao, nor be confined in this place. It’s just a pity that most people in the family can’t understand this," Ao Song’s eyes darkened, "I don’t want to be patriarch. Look at my father and you’ll understand. What’s so good about being patriarch, just being a scapegoat, unable to fulfill his own mother’s last wishes."

The room fell silent. Everyone felt that this girl had a clear understanding, but also felt more compassion for her.

"Sister... sister..." A faint voice came from the underground, and Bai Ruozhu jumped up immediately, rushing over to lay her ear against the ground.

"Xiaoxiao, how are you?"