My Silly, Sweet Wife

A Taoist like Zuo Qiuyun could immediately grasp such a connection.

”Mother.” Upon entering the room, Song Botong called softly.

On the bed, a skeletal elder slowly opened her eyes.

Although close to twilight, the Old Lady’s eyes were bright, and her demeanor was naturally intimidating.

The imposing aura within her was daunting.

”Eldest child, you’ve come?” The Old Lady spoke, managing a faint smile.

Seeing Zuo Qiuyun beside Song Botong, a hint of confusion flickered in the Old Lady’s eyes.

Song Botong quickly introduced: ”Mother, this is Daoist Zuo, the one who cleared out the Spirit Stone mine a few days ago.”

”Oh?” The Old Lady looked at Zuo Qiuyun with surprise: ”Daoist Zuo truly is a great benefactor to our Song Family.”

Zuo Qiuyun smiled awkwardly: ”You’re too kind, Old Lady. Clearing out the Spirit Stone mine wasn’t my doing.”

”Daoist Zuo is indeed modest.” Song Botong said with a smile.

Zuo Qiuyun didn’t know how to explain.

Before parting ways with Ye Guichen, Ye Guichen told Zuo Qiuyun not to speak carelessly about the Spirit Stone mine matters, as he didn’t want others to know of his abilities.

Zuo Qiuyun readily promised because Ye Guichen saved his life.

But now, upon his return, the Song Family saw him as the hero.

”Ahem, let’s not dwell on this matter.” Knowing that such things would fade over time, Zuo Qiuyun quickly encouraged Song Botong to recount the events at the Nolan family.

After listening, the Old Lady was also shocked: ”That Zhao Wencheng actually disregarded ancestral teachings to practice such an evil skill?”

”Mother, what do you think we should do?” Song Botong asked, looking pained.

In front of others, he was the immediate choice for head of the family, but before the Old Lady, he was still just a son.

In such a helpless situation, Song Botong found himself relying more heavily on the Old Lady.

The Old Lady struggled to sit up, looking at Zuo Qiuyun: ”Daoist Zuo, I am not worried about this frail old body. However, I don’t want the Song Family’s legacy to vanish. I wish to ask you for a favor.”

Zuo Qiuyun nodded: ”Please go ahead, Old Lady. If I can do it, I certainly won’t refuse.”

”I hope Daoist Zuo can take a few talented young members of our Song Family to hide at the Dragon and Tiger Sect.” The Old Lady’s eyes were earnest, gazing expectantly at Zuo Qiuyun.

Upon hearing this, Song Botong’s eyes lit up.

This might be a good idea.

Rather than having the entire Song Family submit, perhaps face extermination, it’s better to have a few talented young members flee to the Dragon and Tiger Sect overnight.

At least under the protection of the Dragon and Tiger Sect, even if Zhao Wencheng is bold, he wouldn’t dare act recklessly.

Once those young members grow in strength, they can return for revenge, kill Zhao Wencheng, and reclaim the Song Family.

Zuo Qiuyun hadn’t anticipated the Old Lady thinking of this plan.

He didn’t object, but retreating like this, letting someone who practices such evil skills as Zhao Wencheng roam free, he would certainly be mocked by people from the Dragon and Tiger Sect upon returning.

”Old Lady, do we not even have the courage to fight?” Zuo Qiuyun’s mouth twitched, unable to resist speaking up.

The Old Lady smiled wryly: ”Daoist Zuo, I understand your thoughts, but as you can see, in my current state, I fear I couldn’t withstand even a single strike from Zhao Wencheng. How can we fight? Moreover, this is a matter of our Song Family. Even if Daoist Zuo is willing to help, how could I bear to implicate the Dragon and Tiger Sect?”

”Old Lady, could I first examine your injuries?” Zuo Qiuyun refrained from speaking further, stepping forward.

The Old Lady nodded.

Zuo Qiuyun quickly placed his hand on the Old Lady.

Moments later, Zuo Qiuyun’s brow furrowed.

He originally thought the situation wasn’t too dire, just that the Song Family was overly worried.

But upon inspection, Zuo Qiuyun found that the Old Lady had corpse energy within her.

This was too terrifying; only due to her high cultivation had she lasted this long. If it were anyone else, they would have turned into a corpse long ago, becoming a zombie.

Moreover, if the Old Lady were to become a zombie, her power would surely rival the Devouring Blood Scripture practiced by Zhao Wencheng.

What’s most frightening is that the Old Lady would lose her self-awareness, subconsciously attacking those closest to her.

At that point, the Song Family wouldn’t need Zhao Wencheng to take action; they might all be bitten to death by the Old Lady.