"I will help if you let me. But my family will stay out of this." He said after thinking.

"Good, we were not planning to stay in the Jiang state for too long anyway." Zhu Zhihao nodded thoughtfully, her eyes never leaving Su Kang.

"But I must ask, why would you help us despite the danger?"Su Kang took a moment to collect his thoughts before speaking.

"My brother cares for Miss Yue deeply. I believe that by assisting her, it will also benefit his heart. And perhaps his fate might change as well."

Yue Mei glanced up at him, her eyes filled with a mix of reluctance and doubt. "Young Master Su, you must understand the gravity of what you're getting involved in. This is not a simple matter—"

Her aunt interrupted her and turned to Yue Mei, "You heard him, Mei'er. He's willing to help."

Yue Mei nodded slightly, not quite meeting Su Kang's gaze.

"Thank you, Young Master Su."

Zhu Zhihao leaned back into the embrace of the cushions and took a sip of her tea.

"Very well, we shall proceed as you wish. But for now, it's best if you leave us to our own devices. We have much to discuss, and we do not wish to trouble you further."

Su Kang knew there was more information about them, but they didn't lie to him this time as well.He had made his decision to help Yue Mei, but he knew that the path ahead was not that smooth.

"I understand, Senior Zhu," he said, rising to his feet and giving a courteous bow.

"I shall leave now."

Yue Mei is reluctant to this decision. But it seems Zhu Zhihao will be able to convince her. Su Kang left the room.

"Aunt, I don't want to drag them into this. It's dangerous. I don't want to harm them." Yue Mei whispered.

"Just a few more months; give it a try. If we didn't succeed or find a clue related to your body, then we will leave." Zhu Zhihao said with a determined face.

"We can still escape from their divination if we take Su Ting with us; even then, I can protect you both." She spoke again.

"Aunt…" Yue Mei wanted to speak but didn't after looking at her aunt's gaze.

"I can feel your emotions; don't worry, nothing will happen to them because of us." Zhu Zhihao sighed.

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Yue Mei usually acts indifferent, but her heart and confidence are shattered because of her origin. She did not want to become a curse for other people.

They didn't tell Su Kang everything; neither Zhu Zhihao believes that Su Kang is that immature. He put forward this offer to gain their trust, but his intentions are unknown.

…

Su Kang returned to Su Manor and visited Su Ting. He was still depressed to some extent. As he saw Su Kang coming to him, he acted to cheer up and shouted,

"Brother, come here. Look, I prepared these meals, but it was too much for me. Come eat with me."

Su Kang sat down next to him and started eating. The meal was prepared by him for someone special.

"Huh, missing her already?" He asked.

"No, I was thinking about something else."Su Ting denied his question.

"Su Ting, you have to change now. We have restricted you a lot. It has affected your growth. But I can see you are extremely blessed by looking collection of treasures." Su Kang said in a heavy and serious tone.

"From now on, I will monitor and guide your training myself. I will make your body and soul of a warrior."

"You can't pursue her with your weak cultivation. Did you get it?"Su Ting nodded heavily hearing this.

He is currently a 5th-level foundation-building cultivator; meanwhile, she is a pill formation cultivator.

Although she looks younger than him, he is not sure about her age.He needs to catch up fast.

"She will come back again, so I hope you will not cry tonight." Su Kang said that as he left him.

Su Kang visited Bai Yunxi's courtyard. She had been cultivating for the past few days. Looking at her cultivation speed, she will reach the peak of Qi refining in the next six months.

"You are here." Bai Yunxi saw him as she finished her cultivation.

"Hmm, I missed you." He hugged her waist as she came to him.

"Then why didn't you visit me before?" She asked.

"Forgive me, dear. But it was something important." He said.

Then he explained the matter of Yue Mei; he didn't give her too much information. He already swore a heart demon oath to not share her sensitive information.

Bai Yunxi was lying on the bed with him as she heard his explanation.

She was excited about such a love story. Su Kang didn't tell her anything dangerous; instead, he made it sound like a love story between people with two different classes.

She slept in his arms, talking about this matter. Su Kang was thinking about Su Ting. Su Ting was not here when demon cultivators attacked. It means he was either with Yue Mei or somewhere else.

At least his brother didn't die in the hands of demon cultivators. It seems his brother's luck is not bad. His destiny can improve in the future.

The next day, Su Ting was delighted. Yue Mei returned back, and he was excited about this. He did not think he might never see her again this fast; his brother's words were true.

Su Kang could see his brother's excitement from a mile away. It seems like he was never depressed.

"Su Ting," she began, her voice barely a whisper, "I… I came back."

She looked even more ethereal than he remembered, her crimson eyes shimmering like rare jewels. A nervous smile touched her lips, a subtle blush coloring her cheeks.

"Miss Yue," he managed, his voice slightly hoarse, "I… I'm glad you returned."

He was glad and somewhat confused. He wanted to know the exact reasons for her return and departure. Yue Mei and Su Ting started talking again.

Meanwhile, Su Kang was deeply immersed in cultivation. He thought that after a few days, when the situation would be suitable, he would try to change his Qi cultivation techniques.

If he decided to change his Qi cultivation technique, then his refined Qi and core will be converted into that technique.

This process will take a long time depending on the difficulty of the new technique and the talent of the cultivator.

As he ended his cultivation in the evening, Su Ting came to visit him looking serious. Then suddenly a mischievous grin spread across Su Ting's face.

"Brother, I heard a rumor. It seems you have a special someone in your life? A certain… Miss Bai?" His tone is extremely serious for this topic.

Su Kang was surprised then amused. Finally this rascal is coming back, he thought. Su Ting was back to his usual self.

He spoke again,

"And my sources tell me this Miss Bai is quite the beauty. Someone who captivates even a stoic heart like yours. Perhaps it is time for an introduction then."

Su Kang chuckled, shaking his head at his brother's antics. It was the reaction he had anticipated from his brother. Although Su Ting looks serious now but he is here to tease Su Kang.

"My dear brother," he responded, deciding to play along for now, "your curiosity is commendable, but patience is a virtue. All will be revealed in due time."

He left Su Ting before he started bombarding more questions and started seeking out Bai Yunxi.

Su Ting could go and visit her if he wanted to, but that would be awkward because he doesn't know about Bai Yunxi's personality.

Su Ting doesn't know if his assumptions are correct or not; he wanted his brother to clarify his doubts, but he left him without saying anything.

Su Kang thought that his efforts at secrecy had been somewhat less than successful.

Perhaps it was time to accelerate his plans and introduce Bai Yunxi to the family, sooner rather than later.

Su Ting gathered courage and decided to follow his brother to her courtyard. If Su Kang will not tell him anything, then Su Ting will ask Miss Bai, even if others call him shameless for this.

Su Kang felt his brother following him and sighed.

"This guy is completely shameless. Does he plan to trespass on his sister-in-law's residence like this?"

Despite his complaint, Su Kang didn't stop his brother. He will trap him outside and ask Bai Yunxi about this.

Their marriage is a secret, but his close family members will have to know that she is his woman one day. He thought he would tell his parents first, but maybe the time has come for this.