Chapter 1856 — Invitation: "We Are Your First and Second Wives," Shen Yushu Said Solemnly

"I forgot what happened before? What exactly did I forget? Yushu, are you trying to scare me silly?" Wei Zhao looked at Shen Yushu in confusion, having no idea what she was trying to pull this time.

"Uh..." Seeing that Wei Zhao did not look as though he had lost his memory, Shen Yushu asked tentatively, "Then... who is your girlfriend?"

"My girlfriend?" Wei Zhao froze slightly, a trace of confusion passing through his eyes. He was about to blurt out a name, but it seemed to be right on the tip of his tongue, yet he could not say it. Had he only just awakened, leaving his mind not quite clear yet? After a moment's thought, however, he remembered the name. "Feng Xiaoxiao, of course. Didn't she go to the Ice Palace to cultivate? Why are you suddenly asking me that?"

Yet after saying this, Wei Zhao could not shake the feeling that something was off. He simply could not put his finger on what it was.

"Feng Xiaoxiao..." Yushu suddenly understood. So Wei Zhao had only forgotten Tang Yun; he remembered everything else perfectly. Shen Yushu had originally wanted to pretend that Gu Mengyao was his first wife, but it seemed that would not work now.

Gu Mengyao blinked at Shen Yushu, signaling her not to meddle any further. It seemed Wei Zhao really had forgotten Tang Yun...

"It's nothing. Yushu has always been a little neurotic. You know that." Gu Mengyao glared at Wei Zhao. She would settle accounts with him later. He had already woken up, so why had he not said anything? What a pervert!

Yet while she cursed him inwardly, Gu Mengyao felt something strange stirring in her heart. She even found herself blaming those three nuisances for showing up at precisely that moment. What would have happened if they had not appeared? Had Wei Zhao seen her? Why had he been spying on her? Could it be that he liked her?

The more Gu Mengyao thought about it, the more unsettled and uncertain she became.

"Granny Sun, thank you for looking after me and taking me in these past few days." Wei Zhao came to himself and respectfully expressed his gratitude to Granny Sun.

"Little Divine Healer, there's no need to be so formal. You cured the chronic illness I've suffered from for years. If anyone should be giving thanks, it should be this old woman thanking you!" Granny Sun hurriedly waved her hands. "As for taking you in, it was merely a matter of circumstance. The chance to show my gratitude was Heaven's arrangement."

"How did you know she was Granny Sun? These past few days... have you been conscious the whole time?" Gu Mengyao was not foolish. Hearing Wei Zhao's words, she immediately realized what they implied. Her face reddened as she glared furiously at him.

"Of course not... Before this, I could only sense the sound of you talking. I only woke up after Yaoyao finished giving me the medicine just now..." Wei Zhao hurriedly explained. As for using his perception to see what was happening outside, he kept that part hidden. If he told the truth, Miss Gu would probably blow her top.

"Hmph!" Miss Gu snorted. She did not fully believe Wei Zhao, but neither did she challenge him.

"Granny Sun, about what happened earlier..." Wei Zhao glanced at Granny Sun, hesitating. After all, what had happened before was far too shocking and bizarre for an ordinary person like her. Wei Zhao was afraid she might go outside and blab about it.

"Earlier... this old woman's eyes must have played tricks on her. I didn't see a thing..." Granny Sun shook her head. "The three of you are clearly no ordinary people. I won't cause you any trouble..."

Wei Zhao nodded, though he was still somewhat surprised by Granny Sun's composure. Three formidable experts had simply vanished! Then again, Granny Sun probably had no idea what formidable experts even meant.

"We may still be staying here for a while before school starts, so please forgive us for imposing on you. Once school begins, we'll move to Donghai. If you'd like, you could come live there with us. There will certainly be an opening for a housekeeper." After observing Granny Sun for some time, Wei Zhao felt that she was a kind person, and having someone like her by their side could only be a good thing.

Once they reached Donghai, Uncle Qing obviously could not continue helping with the housework every day and regularly bringing over fresh meals as he did now. Those responsibilities would eventually fall to Wei Zhao, and he could not guarantee that he would always be home. Having a housekeeper would therefore be ideal.

Gu Mengyao was a little surprised that Wei Zhao had extended the invitation, but she quickly understood his intention. She snorted. "You're just being lazy!"

"You said it yourself. We're good friends now. I'm not your errand boy, maid, and bodyguard all rolled into one anymore." Wei Zhao smiled.

"Fine, you said it yourself. From now on, the household expenses are all on you. We don't have any money to pay Granny a salary!" As she said this, Gu Mengyao could not help giving a self-mocking smile. Indeed, what right did she have to demand anything of Wei Zhao anymore? She was no longer the pampered young lady she had once been...

"You're all being too polite. If you don't mind having this old woman around, I'll go with you. As for a salary, that doesn't matter. Just give me enough to eat!" Granny Sun spoke with hearty frankness. She was alone, with neither children nor family, so she would be content wherever she went. Besides, she could tell that none of the three were bad people, and she had always been grateful to Wei Zhao for saving her life back then.

"Heh... Fine. But I'll still pay you a salary." When Wei Zhao said this, his voice was filled with confidence.

Although Wei Zhao could no longer use that technique, the Fire-Poison True Qi, even that single move was enough to intimidate the Hidden Families that harbored designs on him. At least for the short term, Wei Zhao would have no more trouble to deal with. As long as he was given a chance to catch his breath, everything he had lost would be reclaimed.

The only thing Wei Zhao regretted was that, apart from producing the move known as Fire-Poison True Qi, this bout of qi deviation had brought him no other benefit. He had made no breakthrough in strength and remained at the early Earth-rank.

The Hidden Zhao family.

Zhao Qibing, Kang Zhaoming, and Yu Huoxing sat in the council chamber, their faces a mixture of terror and shock.

The three of them had fled back like stray dogs. The Zhao family was bewildered, but no one dared let their guard down, because Zhao Qibing had kept repeating the same words: "They're dead. Every last one of them is dead!"

"What happened? What on earth occurred? Why did all of you flee back here?" The Zhao family patriarch no longer took part in family meetings, leaving Old Bi to relay instructions on his behalf. This time, however, he had personally taken the seat of honor, with Old Bi and Zhao Guangyin seated on either side of him.

Although Yu Huoxing was timid as a mouse, he was at least an early Earth-rank expert. His composure was therefore naturally beyond anything Zhao Qibing and Kang Zhaoming could match.

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