Mainland Martial Arts

Chapter 438 Seeking Help from the Cao Family

Hong Ze nodded slightly, with a calculating look in his eyes, and asked, "How should I notify you?" There was a cunning look in his eyes, as if he was looking for possible loopholes to reduce his own troubles.

Chen Xiner said impatiently, "Do I need to teach you this?" There was a hint of anger in her eyes. She put her hands on her hips, dissatisfied with Hongze's question, as if she felt that he was deliberately making things difficult for her.

Hong Ze quickly smiled and waved his hands, saying, "No, no." There was a hint of flattery in his smile, trying to ease the atmosphere and prevent Chen Xiner from changing her mind.

Chen Xiner stood up, straightened her clothes, and said, "Now that we understand, let's go." Her eyes revealed a hint of fatigue and helplessness, as if she had no attachment to this trading station anymore and just wanted to leave this place full of calculations as soon as possible.

Hongze also stood up and said with a smile on his face, "Sir, let me see you off." There was a hint of hypocritical enthusiasm in his tone, and his body was slightly bent, making a respectful gesture.

After Xu Tian, ​​Chen Yu, and Chen Xin'er exited the antique trading shop, the sunlight bathed them, but it couldn't dispel the gloom in their hearts. Xu Tian angrily turned to Chen Xin'er and said, "Xiner, look at that guy. He could have robbed it, so why did he have to ask them for help?" His voice was filled with confusion and complaint, and he waved his hands in the air, as if venting his dissatisfaction.

Chen Xiner stopped, a hint of worry in her eyes, and explained to Xu Tian, ​​"Now that the Li family and the Ding family have joined forces, tonight's dinner may be our last dinner. If we are lucky enough to survive tonight, it will definitely not be easy after that. Now the news about Lin Feng is life-saving news." There was a hint of helplessness and despair in her voice. She held Xu Tian's arm tightly with both hands, trying to make him understand the seriousness of the matter.

After hearing what Chen Yuxiner said, Xu Tian was shocked, a trace of worry appeared on his face, and he asked, "What should we do then?" There was a hint of helplessness in his voice, and his eyes revealed confusion about the future. His hands hung helplessly at both sides of his body.

Chen Xiner raised her head slightly, looked at the sky, and said after thinking for a moment: "Hongze just now is from the Ming family. He knows that the Ding family and the Li family are joining forces to deal with them, but they are not panicked, or they have no intention of joining forces with the Cao family at all. In this case, we can only go to the Cao family and give it a try." There was a hint of determination in her eyes, as if she had made a decision. No matter how many difficulties lie ahead, she will give it a try.

Xu Tian, ​​Chen Yu, and Chen Xin'er, filled with a glimmer of hope and trepidation, weaved through the bustling crowd, quietly inquiring about the Cao family's situation as they headed towards their destination. They knew full well that they were now caught in the complex power dynamics of Lingyuan City's four major families, and that the Cao family might be their only hope for survival in this turbulent situation.

Soon, they arrived at the Cao family's majestic and solemn gate. The gate was tall and thick, its vermilion paint slightly mottled, yet it still exuded an ancient and solemn aura, as if silently speaking of the Cao family's former glory and honor. Xu Tian stepped forward, took a deep breath, reached out, and knocked heavily on the copper door ring. The "dong dong dong" knock echoed in the silent air, as if knocking on the door of their destiny.

A moment later, a servant from the Cao family hurried to open the door. He was dressed in plain gray, his hair neatly tied back. A hint of suspicion and vigilance lingered in his eyes. He surveyed Xu Tian and the other two, frowning slightly. He asked, "Who are you? What's going on?" His voice was low, yet it carried an undeniable tone, as if he was protecting the Cao family's dignity and wouldn't tolerate any unidentified intruders.

Xu Tian clasped his fists slightly, looking respectful and sincere, and said, "I'm here to see your great elder. Please inform him." He looked at the servant firmly, revealing a determination that could not be refused, as if he was carrying out an important mission on this trip.

After hearing this, the servant of the Cao family's eyes became even more confused, and he asked again: "Looking for our Great Elder? What's the matter?" He crossed his hands unconsciously in front of his chest, as if he was on guard against something, and leaned back slightly, keeping a certain distance from Xu Tian and others.

Chen Yu took a step forward, his eyes revealing a hint of cunning and confidence, and said, "Just say that we are here to help your Cao family win the championship." The corners of his mouth rose slightly, revealing a mysterious smile, as if he had seen the surprised expressions of everyone in the Cao family after hearing this.

The Cao family servant looked at these seemingly young and immature "brothers" with suspicion. In his opinion, the person who could help the Cao family win the championship in this fierce family competition must be a famous and powerful person, not these unknown strangers. But seeing that Xu Tian and others looked determined and didn't seem to be joking, he hesitated for a moment, then turned and went in to report.

Xu Tian and the other two stood outside the gate, waiting quietly. The sunlight bathed them, but it couldn't dispel the tension and uneasiness within them. Xu Tian raised his head slightly, gazing at the towering walls of the Cao family compound, and pondered to himself, "Whether this visit to the Cao family will be a blessing or a curse remains to be seen, but to find the General and gain a foothold in Lingyuan City, we must seize this glimmer of hope." A hint of worry lingered in his eyes, and his hands unconsciously clenched and unclenched, revealing his inner conflict and struggle.

Chen Yu paced around, his eyes revealing a hint of anxiety and anticipation. He periodically glanced toward the gate, as if urging the Cao family members to come out quickly. He was filled with anticipation for the upcoming meeting, yet also with anxiety about the unknown. He worried that the Cao family would outright reject their request, which would put them in an even more difficult situation.

Chen Xin'er stood there quietly, her eyes revealing a hint of intelligence and calmness. She gently adjusted her clothes and gazed deeply ahead, pondering how to best address the Cao family's doubts. She knew that their plan, while risky, was their only way out. She had to remain calm and use her wisdom and eloquence to convince the Cao family to cooperate with them. Otherwise, they would face a difficult situation in Lingyuan City.

Not long after, the servant hurried out and said to Xu Tian and the other two, "The Great Elder invites you." There was still a hint of doubt in his voice, but more of it was a kind of respect. After all, it was the order of the Great Elder, and he didn't dare to neglect it in the slightest.