Chapter 3050 - 3051: Leading Conversation

Chapter 3050: Chapter 3051: Leading Conversation

"Songsong was thoughtless and upset Sixth Uncle. I apologize on her behalf, but these are separate matters. Can I speak recklessly about such a significant issue?" Madam Zhong replied unhurriedly.

"She is far more than thoughtless; she seems intent on killing me! Such disrespect for elders—how can she possibly be the Patriarch?" exclaimed the Sixth Clan Elder indignantly.

Madam Zhong sneered internally, thinking, ’Do you really think my Songsong wants to be?’

"Now that our ancestor has appeared in a dream, the urgent task is to guard its heart. Other matters can be discussed later," Zhong Kui spoke up.

"Zhong Kui, you’re just defending your wife and daughter, aren’t you?" the Sixth Clan Elder insisted relentlessly.

"Enough!" The Great Clan Elder finally spoke up, "Let’s focus on our priorities; we must not descend into disorder ourselves."

The Sixth Clan Elder remained unsatisfied, saying, "Ning Ran hasn’t succeeded yet, which may mean he hasn’t found the exact location. If we go strengthen the defense now, won’t we expose ourselves?"

His concerns were not unfounded; the room fell into deep thought, unsure of what to do next.

"Constantly guarding isn’t a solution; we need to change from passive to active and capture Ning Ran," Zhong Kui pondered for a long time and said.

"Heh, how will you catch him? Even if you could, wouldn’t there be alarm bells ringing? Zhong Kui, how much responsibility have you truly shouldered as the Patriarch?" the Sixth Clan Elder retorted.

Zhong Kui’s face darkened, "I lack virtue and ability; perhaps it’s best to let someone else take over."

"You..." The Sixth Clan Elder glared.

With a sharp sound, the Great Clan Elder slammed the teacup in his hand onto the floor, shattering it, and shards bounced off the Sixth Clan Elder’s shin. He twitched the corner of his mouth but dared not move.

The Great Clan Elder was renowned for his good temper, and hardly anyone had seen him angry. The more patient the person, the more terrifying their anger, catching everyone’s attention in the room.

"Will this never end? Do you all wish to become the family’s criminals?" the Great Clan Elder roared.

Nobody dared to speak, and after taking a few deep breaths, he said, "Send someone to track down Ning Ran’s whereabouts. We can discuss other matters slowly; no more arguing."

"Alright."

"Yes, indeed."

Everyone chimed in agreement.

"Additionally, let’s cease the discussions on persuading Jiang Yichun to join the Zhong Family. Bai Ruozhu is Ning Ran’s disciple; even if she didn’t assist Ning Ran this time, it is still inappropriate," the Second Clan Elder stated.

The Great Clan Elder nodded, "He likely doesn’t wish to either; let’s drop it."

"We have no other leads in our search. I believe the issue still lies with Bai Ruozhu," the Fourth Clan Elder commented, "She can understand what it says. Whatever Ning Ran has done, she only needs to ask, but can she be trusted?"

A cough broke the silence, as the Third Clan Elder awoke.

Everyone hurried over to inquire about the situation, but the Third Clan Elder, with a stern face, said, "Send Ao Song; the family has nurtured her for so many years, and it’s time she did something for the family."

"Songsong is still a child; these matters are no place for her to meddle," Zhong Kui immediately opposed, unwilling to put his daughter in a difficult position.

"Send someone to call Ao Song; I will speak with her personally," the Third Clan Elder declared.

Madam Zhong wanted to object, but someone had already gone to call Ao Song. She looked at Zhong Kui, and both were visibly angry, realizing that, as Patriarch and his wife, they still had to obey the commands of these obstinate elders.

Ao Song was summoned quickly. Feeling somewhat apprehensive, she greeted the elders respectfully.

"Ao Song, you are close to Bai Ruozhu, try to get some information from her. Find out if she is in contact with Ning Ran, and what Ning Ran has accomplished thus far," the Third Clan Elder instructed.