"What? Afraid to admit what you've done? That's not the style of your Valley of the Wicked!"

Feeling mocked, they had no choice but to respond again!

"Yes, we in the Valley of the Wicked are bold enough to take responsibility, but the problem is, we haven't done it at all, so how can we take responsibility? Are you suggesting we confess to things we haven't done?"

"Fine! If you won't shed tears until you see the coffin, I'll clear things up! Earlier, our Four Great Families sent four people to participate in the tri-annual sparring event. You acknowledge this, right?"

Nodding nonchalantly, they quickly replied, "Yes, we acknowledge that. Those people indeed came earlier!"

Hearing their easy admission, the Hidden Families pressed on, "So where are they now? Weren't they secretly eliminated by you?"

"This... how could that be! Even if we wanted to deal with them, we wouldn't have the capability!"

Stunned for a moment, they quickly shook their heads...

They had previously witnessed firsthand Hu Xiaobei's capabilities, so they knew that even if everyone rushed him, it wouldn't affect Hu Xiaobei in the slightest.

The Hidden Family members were taken aback by their bitter response...

"If you didn't deal with them, then why haven't they returned?"

"That's... because of the wedding!"

After whispering this softly, the Valley of the Wicked cautiously explained the whole situation once more...

Afterwards, seeing the astonished expressions, they whispered, "The reason we're gathered here is not to attack you, but to invite you to the wedding. Since you're here, it's better, come back with us!"

Upon hearing this, the four members of the Hidden Families huddled together...

"Do you think they're telling the truth? Is Xiaobei really getting married?"

"I don't know!"

"I don't know either!"

Upon hearing such a hesitant inquiry, almost everyone quickly shook their heads!

Truthfully, they had no idea what the Valley of the Wicked was up to...

Hearing their bewildered response, the speaker softly said, "Do you think they might be up to some trickery?"

"This..."

Hearing this, they showed a slight hesitation...

Indeed!

The Valley of the Wicked might truly be employing some scheme...

Lin Ling'er, hearing their suspicion, took a deep breath and said, "Whatever the scheme is, let's just go and see for ourselves!"

"This..."

Upon hearing Lin Ling'er's words, they hesitated...

Noticing their hesitation, Lin Ling'er slightly furrowed her brow and asked, "What? Are you saying you'd ignore your family's youngest genius potentially being in danger?"

Under such questioning, their expressions slightly changed, and soon, they nodded without expression...

They knew Lin Ling'er was right...

If they really were using some trick, then those four people who went earlier might indeed be in dire straits, so they had to hurry to save them...

Seeing them nod, Lin Ling'er breathed a small sigh of relief!

Soon, Lin Ling'er was again discussing some details with them, including how to react in case of an emergency...

The Valley of the Wicked saw them discussing like this and showed no sign of rushing them!

They understood that if they were in the same position, they wouldn't trust blindly either, so they were sure to discuss what exactly to do...

As they thought this, they heard Lin Ling'er speak softly.

"Since it's a joyous occasion, we should naturally go see for ourselves. Please lead the way now!"

"Alright!"

With a laugh, they began leading the way rapidly...

The others exchanged glances and quickly followed...

Soon, everyone headed directly towards the Valley of the Wicked in grand fashion...

...

"Xiaobei, earlier, I... I didn't mean to eavesdrop, I... I was just panicking at the time, so I..."

Hearing this shy explanation, Hu Xiaobei laughed out loud, "What are you saying! I totally didn't mind at all! We'll be living together in the future, so there's no need for so many reservations between us!"

After drinking the wine she handed him, Hu Xiaobei knew that he and she were now completely bound together...

It was because of this that Hu Xiaobei truly didn't care if she had eavesdropped!

Moreover, from her previous behavior, it was clear she truly cared about him...

"W-who wants to live with you!"

Hearing such a shy retort, Hu Xiaobei feigned surprise and said, "Huh? Isn't it you? Then who am I supposed to marry in a moment?"

"Y-you big jerk, I'm not talking to you!"

Stomping her little foot in frustration, she quickly ran away...

Seeing this, Hu Xiaobei grinned...

Meanwhile, the people from the Valley of the Wicked continued guiding the members of the Four Great Families toward them...

At this moment, the members of the Four Great Families huddled together once more...

"It seems... it seems we really overthought this before!"

"Indeed! They truly don't seem to have any intention of dealing with us!"

"Indeed!"

At this point, they were basically certain that they wouldn't be harmed.

Because if they truly intended to make a move, they would've done so in that narrow valley earlier...

That place was a perfect spot for an ambush...

...

"That little bastard Xiaobei!"

Lin Ling'er spoke angrily!

By now, she also realized that the other side had no intention of ambushing them!

In an instant, she recalled their earlier words, and upon understanding, she muttered, slightly disgruntled, "It looks like Xiaobei is really going to marry that girl named Gu Xinxin! That little bastard, no matter where he goes, girls like him!"

Annoyed!

Lin Ling'er felt a little frustrated, but more than frustration, she felt peace...

Because she knew that Hu Xiaobei was truly okay now...

As for Hu Xiaobei having other admirers, Lin Ling'er truly didn't mind, because she knew that for someone as exceptional as Hu Xiaobei, it's normal to have more people who like him...

"Huh? Why do I sense a strong killing intent, could it be... could it be Lin Ling'er is also here?"

Murmuring this, Hu Xiaobei rubbed his neck, feeling his hairs stand on end!

He couldn't quite explain it, but he genuinely felt a tinge of anxiety spreading in his heart.

It was as if a pair of deep eyes were staring at him in the dark!

And they were staring at him intensely...

"Xiaobei, what's wrong with you? Why did you suddenly shiver all over?"

Holding hands with Hu Xiaobei, Gu Xinxin noticed his tremble, glanced at him, and spoke with deep concern.

Gu Xinxin was truly surprised, as it was the first time she saw Hu Xiaobei like this...

Upon her concerned inquiry, Hu Xiaobei coughed lightly and said in a very low voice, "It's nothing, I just thought of something quite scary! But it's nothing now!"

As he said this, Hu Xiaobei gave a slight smile to the puzzled Gu Xinxin...

"I see! You scared me for a moment!"

Hearing Hu Xiaobei's explanation, Gu Xinxin looked at him, deciding not to dig deeper...

Seeing her drop the subject, Hu Xiaobei breathed a sigh of relief, and soon, he quietly reassured himself...

"Lin Ling'er shouldn't be coming, I'm just scaring myself!"

As he quietly reassured himself, he heard Gu Xinxin softly speak.

Since his thoughts were elsewhere, Hu Xiaobei didn't catch what she said.

He looked at her with slight confusion and whispered awkwardly, "Um... what... what did you just say?"

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