In the Eastern Ze Great Wilderness, there was a peaceful realm called the Realm of Tranquility.
On the first day after Ling Sese disappeared, Zhao Shuning rushed here with Mo Bai.
Although Zhao Shuning no longer had the beast Huodou, which was a powerful assistant, there was now a young man named Mo Bai by her side.
This young man was even more ferocious than Huodou.
His origin was mysterious, and there were the violent factors of ancient fierce beasts in his body. At present, Zhao Shuning didn't know where he came from or why he had become like this. Moreover, Mo Bai was still unable to take care of himself, so she took him with her.
While investigating his background, she could also teach him about daily life.
As for Mo Bai, although he was violent, at least he would listen to Zhao Shuning.
When Zhao Shuning came to this peaceful place, with a little inquiry, she learned where Sese's family lived.
Then, she rushed there without stopping.
It turned out that Sese's surname was Ling. After getting along for so long, she had never heard her mention this surname.
Zhao Shuning didn't know why Sese never talked about her birth, but since she didn't say anything, Zhao Shuning wouldn't ask. Now, her master had said that many things had happened in the Realm of Tranquility and asked her to come and have a look. He also said that there would be clues about Xingchen here. She hoped that all these were true.
Her master was always like this. He basically only mentioned things lightly and wouldn't give too many explanations. But just this hint was enough for Zhao Shuning.
This was the greatest concession from her master.
If she could find clues about her younger brother here, then all her efforts would be meaningful.
"Mo Bai, I'm telling you that when we get to the Ling family later and see people, you have to obediently hide behind me. Don't scare Sese. That girl is a very nice little girl."
Thinking about her current situation, it might be inappropriate to call Sese a little girl. So Zhao Shuning changed her words and said, "a very nice elder sister."
However, she wondered who was older between Mo Bai and Sese.
As Zhao Shuning walked, she thought about what expression that girl would have when they met.
She wondered if that girl had changed after more than a year.
Would she still cry with a red nose because of just one or two of her words like before?
But the closer she got to the Ling family, the more something seemed wrong.
The people nearby looked at Zhao Shuning sympathetically.
At this time, there were many people in front of the Ling family's big gate. The leading man on the horse was unexpectedly Huang Sandong, who had married Ling Sese yesterday.
Before Zhao Shuning got close to the Ling family, she was pulled aside by a kind - hearted person.
"Little girl, are you crazy? Don't rush into the blades of these outlaws. This Huang Sandong is a vicious bandit."
Zhao Shuning frowned. Seeing someone pulling Zhao Shuning, Mo Bai glared at that person angrily.
"Mo Bai, be obedient. Don't move."
Hearing this, Mo Bai's increasingly heavy breathing slowed down a lot.
Zhao Shuning whispered to the aunt who had pulled her, "Aunt, what's going on?"
"Alas, it's so pitiful!"
"Aunt, do you know that there is a young girl in the Ling family named Sese? She is quite delicate and looks pure and gentle when she smiles."
"I know. If it weren't for that girl from the Ling family, this Huang Sandong wouldn't have come here to cause trouble."
Zhao Shuning frowned and asked, "What happened to the girl from the Ling family?"
The aunt winked and then whispered even more, "It's all because of this Huang Sandong. Relying on being a five - level spiritual herbalist, being on good terms with a third - rank alchemist, and having a connection with the Nan family in this peaceful place, the common people in our Realm of Tranquility dare not offend him. A few days ago, when he came to the City of Tranquility to rob supplies, he met the girl from the Ling family who was going home to pay respects to her grandfather."
"And then?"
"Alas, just because that girl from the Ling family was a bit good - looking and was a virgin, she was taken a fancy to by Huang Sandong. He insisted that the Ling family marry the girl to him."
Zhao Shuning was stunned.
What a tyrant!
How old was Sese? How could he do such a thing?
"The Ling family must have been unwilling, right?"
Hearing this, the aunt shook her head vigorously and said, "Of course they were unwilling. Little girl, what's your relationship with the girl from the Ling family?"
"Friend."
"Since you're friends, didn't the girl from the Ling family tell you that her mother was an actress in a brothel and her father was a son of the Ling family? Her mother died in childbirth, and her father was so deeply in love that he also died for love. Ling Sese grew up beside the old master Ling. It's a pity that a few years ago, the old master Ling got seriously ill and passed away."
Listening to what the aunt said, Zhao Shuning couldn't help feeling more sorry for Sese.
At the Misty Rain Tower, she had known that Sese had something on her mind, but she never thought that under Sese's gentle appearance, there was such a tragic past.
"Did the people in the Ling family treat Sese badly?"
"Not just badly. Yesterday, right in front of the Ling family's gate, it was Sese's uncle and aunt who personally handed that girl over to Huang Sandong."
"What?"
At this moment, Zhao Shuning's shock was beyond words.
When she left the Misty Rain Tower, Sese was just a second - level spiritual herbalist. Even if she had worked hard, she must still be only a third - level spiritual herbalist. How could she fight against Huang Sandong, a five - level spiritual herbalist?
"Did something happen to her? Did something happen to her, aunt?"
Zhao Shuning's voice was full of anxiety.
Unconsciously, her voice became a bit louder.
"Yes, something happened. So that bandit came to the door to cause trouble. He said that he didn't manage to marry the beauty and almost lost his own life."
"How could Sese agree?"
Zhao Shuning didn't even need to think to know that it must be her uncle and aunt who had forced her with the matter of her grandfather.
People who were supposed to be close relatives, how could they be so cold - blooded?
She and Zhao Huai had no blood relation, but Zhao Huai loved her more than his own flesh and blood. How could the people in the Ling family be so heartless?
"Huang Sandong, if anything happens to Sese, I'll make you pay with your life!"
Zhao Shuning clenched her hands tightly.
Her voice was quite loud in this quiet atmosphere.
So as soon as she said this, the kind - hearted aunt immediately moved five meters away from her.
Zhao Shuning also successfully attracted Huang Sandong's attention.
When he heard such a voice behind him, Huang Sandong was also startled. Then he turned around and saw that it was a little girl who had spoken, and that little girl was still with her back to him at the moment.
"Was it you who said that just now?"
Zhao Shuning didn't say a word.
"Stinky girl, our boss is asking you a question. You're looking for death."
"Do you know what you just said?"
Zhao Shuning turned around and stared at Huang Sandong on the horse. Her eyes were terrifyingly cold. She said word by word, "I want you to meet a miserable end!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the whole place was in an uproar.