chsdbacks Chapter 177 Su Yu's Considerations
Chapter 177 Su Yu's Considerations
Chapter 177 Su Yu's Considerations
After receiving the letter, Yan Shaozhe opened it and read it, then let out a long sigh.
"Dean Yan, what did my father say?" Su Yu didn't know what was written in the letter. When he received the secret letter, he opened it and found only a short note.
Please give this letter to your dean.
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Su Yu had never been able to figure out what the letter really meant.
"Your father said that due to some family reasons, he hopes you can graduate from the inner academy as soon as possible. The family needs you to come back and inherit the family business, and at the same time, he does not want you to be involved in the Sea God Pavilion." Yan Shaozhe couldn't help but feel a little regretful. If Su Yu could stay at Shrek Academy, it would undoubtedly be of great help to the development of Shrek's Martial Soul Department and Soul Guidance Department.
However, upon further reflection, Yan Shaozhe felt relieved.
Su Yu has a family; he's not one of those commoners, so naturally, he can't stay at Shrek Academy in the future.
"Then, Dean Yan, when would be a suitable time to arrange my graduation assessment?" Su Yu asked tentatively.
After a moment's thought, Yan Shaozhe slowly said, "According to the inner academy's rules, you can graduate when you reach level seventy. However, given your family's situation, the academy will make arrangements accordingly after discussion. After all, your family..."
"My family?" Su Yu was taken aback for no apparent reason, as if he had sensed a hidden meaning in the words.
"It's nothing. If you want to stay at Shrek Academy in the future, Shrek's doors will always be open for you. Go ahead, I've approved this vacation. We'll take care of everything else." With that, he waved to Su Yu.
Seeing Yan Shaozhe's somewhat bewildered expression, Su Yu realized something he had been overlooking.
The Su family, the Star Luo Empire, the Star Luo royal family...
Things were indeed not that simple.
The taller the tree, the more the wind will blow against it; things are never as simple as they seem.
However, Su Yu didn't expect things to happen so quickly, catching him completely off guard...
"Old Chen, tell me, are the family's affairs related to the Star Luo Royal Family?"
On his way away, Su Yu sorted out his thoughts and then asked.
Old Chen didn't answer, but what he handed him said it all.
Looking at the broken soul tool in his hand, Su Yu's hand, which had been holding the soul tool, fell limply to his side.
Because this soul tool was given to Su Chenghua, the branch leader of the Heaven Dou City, by him. Although it was a level 5 soul tool, Su Chenghua, a Soul Emperor, was already considered to be hard to beat among his peers for having a level 5 soul tool made by Su Yu.
"It must have been the Star Luo Royal Family who made the move. If nothing unexpected happens, I think our family's and Mingde Hall's soul tool sales and our own soul tool laboratory will have to be handed over to them, right?" Su Yu looked at the broken soul tool fragments in his hand and roughly guessed some of the details.
"I think Master knows more about the specifics. Young Master, it would be best to go back as soon as possible, because..." Before Old Chen could finish speaking, he was interrupted by another voice.
"Because I might have to go back and turn myself in. The charge is colluding with the Sun Moon Empire, which would be considered treason, right? After all, my father was a student at the Sun Moon Royal Soul Guidance Academy of the Sun Moon Empire, as was my mother. I was also an exchange student in the Sun Moon Empire and signed a contract with Mingde Hall..."
Su Yu controlled the soul tool, closely following behind Elder Chen.
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"Elder Xuan, Su Yu's decision not to participate in this competition isn't because he doesn't want to go, but because the Su family might really be in trouble." Yan Shaozhe handed the letter to Elder Xuan. "This is a letter from Su Xinyuan. Please take a look."
Upon receiving the letter, Elder Xuan's brow furrowed with worry. "How could this happen? At this crucial juncture, how could the Star Luo Empire..."
"You're not unaware of the Su family's problems. After all, given the current situation, the Su family's cooperation with Mingde Hall is so close, and the Su family's soul guide production methods are not those of the three great empires. It's normal for them to have doubts. However, Su Yu has suffered an undeserved disaster because of this," Yan Shaozhe said with a sense of helplessness.
"You mean, Su Yu might go back now to be a hostage?" Elder Xuan's eyes widened. If Su Yu were Shrek's student, Elder Xuan would naturally seek justice for Su Yu. However, once it involves a country's internal affairs and family issues, even Elder Xuan cannot interfere.
Because Su Yu has the family as his Achilles' heel. If Su Yu were like Huo Yuhao, with the support of Shrek Academy, the Star Luo Empire wouldn't dare to investigate anything about the Su family, even if they had ten lives.
On the way back, Su Yu thought a lot. If he really reached a point where there was no way out, Su Yu would have no choice but to choose the worst possible path.
As he spoke, Su Yu glanced back at the location of the Star Dou Great Forest...
As if sensing something, Di Tian, who was in the Star Dou Great Forest, also turned around and looked back, as if he had also noticed something.
"My lord, that boy..." Di Tian hesitated for a moment before looking at the Lake of Life before him and spoke.
The Silver Dragon King's voice slowly came from the lake, "Since this human is useful to us, we need to protect him. After all, the only one who can change the situation of the soul beasts is that human. If necessary, we should take action and spare his life, since he still carries half of the fortune of our Star Dou Great Forest."
"I understand. I will keep an eye on this human. However, my lord, is there still no clue about the Dragon God? You know, last time it was that kid..." Di Tian couldn't help but think of that scene.
The Silver Dragon King was silent for a moment before speaking, "Things aren't as simple as you think. Let's talk about this later. Bring that human brat to see me when he reaches the Title Douluo level. I need to continue my slumber. My injuries still prevent me from waking up. During my slumber, unless it's related to that brat, don't wake me up easily."
"My lord, I understand."
After speaking, the Silver Dragon King fell silent again, clearly having fallen into a deep sleep once more. Her injuries were too severe; if they weren't so serious, she wouldn't be slumbering in the Lake of Life.
Di Tian gazed at the distant, illusory figure, seemingly lost in thought.
Tens of thousands of years have passed, so a few decades won't make a difference.
Human, you could be considered an anomaly among humans...
Su Yu, I'm really looking forward to seeing what your future holds.
Di Tian watched the figure flying over the Star Dou Great Forest and muttered to himself.
"Di Tian, do you think we really have to hand over our future to that human?" Bi Ji asked with some worry.
Di Tian shook his head and said, "The road ahead is long, and everything needs to be verified. Regardless of whether we believe in this human, the Lord's decision will not be wrong."
"Why?" Brigitte asked, puzzled.
The scene of his conversation with Su Yu that day flashed through Di Tian's mind.
Su Yu seemed like a wise man who had experienced countless hardships, possessing strange knowledge that even Di Tian could not comprehend.
"Because he is Su Yu, someone different..."
After a long silence, Di Tian finally spoke again: "Humans..."
"A different kind of human?" Brigitte couldn't quite understand Di Tian's thoughts. Could it be that such a human was fundamentally different from others?
This doubt stems from his perception; Biji is not in Ditian's position, so he cannot understand.
Di Tian could not understand a human being, and even less could he understand why he would do such a strange thing.
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"Young Master, we have arrived at the Star Luo Imperial Capital."
Old Chen's voice pulled Su Yu back to reality. Looking at Xingluo City before him, a complex expression appeared on Su Yu's face.
"We're coming back eventually, but it doesn't matter. With me here, everything will pass. Old Chen, let's go back. My parents have probably been waiting for us for a long time..."
Looking at the royal guards who were welcoming them, Su Yu smiled calmly. Since he had been able to guess that his family would be in this situation, Su Yu had long been prepared for this day.
"Young Master Su, now that you're back, come with me. I'm just doing this on official business," the Imperial Guard Commander said to Su Yu.
Su Yu nodded and said, "I understand. Thank you, Commander Luo."
Led by Commander Luo, Su Yu arrived at the imperial palace of the Star Luo Empire.
"Your Majesty, the person has been brought here." Commander Luo knelt and bowed to Emperor Xu Jiawei of Xingluo before retreating.
"Your subject Su Yu greets Your Majesty."
Su Yu was wearing the Shrek Academy's inner court uniform, and it was because of this uniform that Su Yu did not have to kneel before Xu Jiawei.
However, due to proper etiquette, Su Yu bowed to Xu Jiawei.
"Don't be nervous. There's nothing else I need to discuss with you here today." Xu Jiawei's expression was very amiable. Su Yu knew that once this seemingly amiable Star Luo Emperor learned about Su Yu's Myriad Mirrors Sect, the Su family would probably be facing a major reshuffle soon.
Su Yu looked at Xu Jiujiu and Xu Jiawei in front of him and said, "This is what my father asked me to give to His Majesty. I was neglecting to do so a few days ago because I was dealing with some family matters. I hope His Majesty will forgive me."
As he spoke, Su Yu presented all the letters exchanged with Mingdetang with both hands.
The cooperation between Su Yu and Mingdetang is perfectly normal, but even if there is nothing wrong with such cooperation, it is extremely easy to arouse suspicion from others.
Su Yu's current task is to dispel all the doubts of the Star Luo royal family. If there is no other way, then he can only start with Xu Jiujiu, his bickering lover.
After all, the only person she currently has any connection with in the royal family is Xu Jiujiu.
"It's alright, it's alright. Let me talk to you for a bit. It's been several years since I've been back to the capital." Xu Jiawei took the letter from his hand, then got up and walked out of the hall.
At Xu Jiujiu's prompting, Su Yu followed. Seeing Xu Jiujiu's gloating expression, Su Yu knew that the bigger the tree, the more the wind would blow against it, and staying in the Star Luo Empire would always mean being restrained by them.
They either fled overseas, like the Star Luo Empire of later generations, or moved their entire families to the Sun and Moon Empire.
Of course, moving the whole family to the Sun and Moon Empire was a last resort, and also the worst-case scenario.
"You really surprised everyone with your performance in that battle four years ago. Tell me how you won back then." Xu Jiawei stood in the palace, looking down at everything outside, as if recalling the past.
Su Yu said, "That time it was just a lucky break. If we hadn't had the Martial Soul Fusion Skill, the final victory might have been lost."
Xu Jiawei was clearly interested in Su Yu's past. "I heard you were the captain of the Shrek team in the last competition? And you were also the strongest during the exchange program with the Sun Moon Empire?"
"Your Majesty flatters me. These things are just legends. The real captain is Huo Yuhao." Su Yu didn't want to admit too much yet. After all, the more dazzling he appeared, the more likely he would be held back by the Star Luo Empire.
After a long pause, he finally spoke, "Will you participate in the next Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Tournament?"
"Your Highness, I have already taken a leave of absence from Shrek Academy, and I will not be participating in this competition," Su Yu replied truthfully.
This situation is too complicated. I can only act from the shadows and wait for the right opportunity. I can't just rush into the competition on a whim.
"You dropped out of Shrek Academy? What are you planning to do next? Come back and inherit the family business?" Xu Jiawei didn't expect Su Yu to choose to drop out of Shrek Academy.
Seeing Xu Jiawei's puzzled expression, Su Yu replied, "His Majesty is right, inherit the family business."
"For you, it would be a waste to use all your strength to inherit the family business. If you could join the army of my Star Luo Empire, I think your future would be much better than if you inherited the family business." Xu Jiawei's meaning was clear: join the Star Luo Empire.
Su Yu replied, "I once thought about joining the military to serve my country, but my parents didn't want me to join the army, and the person I love is still waiting for me at Shrek Academy."
"Your beloved? Is she also from my Star Luo Empire?" Xu Jiawei and Xu Jiujiu became interested, as they were also curious about who Su Yu's beloved was.
Speaking of his beloved, Xu Jiawei's beloved woman has always been in Shrek Academy. If you do the math, she is more than ten years older than Zhang Lexuan. In other words, Xu Jiawei's first love should be a senior student in the Inner Academy.
"She is from the Haotian Sect of the Heavenly Soul Empire." Su Yu did not intend to bring up Wang Dong'er's identity, but simply mentioned it briefly.
"So what are your plans for the future? Will you stay and manage the family business?" Xu Jiawei continued to ask.
Su Yu shook his head and said, "I will not be inheriting the family business for the time being. However, I think I might travel around after returning this time. If His Majesty has anything to say, you can have my father convey it to me."
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I hope you are all well and that you will take good care of yourselves during the pandemic.
(End of this chapter)