Protoganist's Sidekick Fights Back-Chapter 46: Discussion With Zhu Zhihao

In the past few days, Yue Mei had been constantly dragged by Su Ting to many places. People had started to recognize her as a young, charming girl.

It was only a matter of time before other members of the Su family would notice her.

Su Kang decided to visit the hidden guest of the Su manor —Zhu Zhihao had also been staying in the Su manor for the past few days.

Su Kang didn't know how to explain this to his family. Her courtyard felt charged with a subtle energy, a testament to the presence of Zhu Zhihao.

Su Kang entered, his posture radiating a calm confidence that belied the gravity of the situation.

He was dressed in a deep blue robe, the silver embroidery glinting in the soft light filtering through the windows.

"Senior Zhu," he said, offering a respectful bow, his gaze meeting hers directly. "Thank you for meeting with me."

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Zhu Zhihao, seated with regal grace on a cushioned chair that seemed to perfectly complement her crimson robes, inclined her head.

Her violet eyes, deep and knowing, seemed to pierce through him, assessing his worth in a single glance.

"Young Master Su," she said, her voice soft but firm.

"Yue Mei is under my care. I need to know what trouble it might cause."

Su Kang sat down across from her.

A nice teapot sat between them, steaming gently.

"Senior," he said, "I think we should be honest with each other. I want to know about the world outside Jiang State, about the dangers out there."

He had his own reasons for asking. He was also thinking about the future and where he should go if he needed to.

A delicate eyebrow arched, a hint of surprise in her expression.

"Most would simply accept my presence as a guarantee of safety and ask no further questions. What are you planning?"

"Ignorance is dangerous, Senior," Su Kang countered, his gaze sincere.

A small smile appeared on her lips.

"True enough. Alright, Young Master Su. Let's talk."

"I believe you know about Heng State, which is the northern neighbor of Jiang State."

Su Kang nodded. Heng State was slightly more prosperous because of denser spiritual energy.

"To the south of the Jiang State, where the barren lands stretch to the edges of the unknown world, no one governs this large piece of land," Zhu Zhihao said in a light voice.

He just listened, waiting for her to continue. He knew this much information already.

"One day, if you or your family need to run for their lives, then run towards those barren lands."

Su Kang was surprised by her words. He didn't understand her reason for saying this. Zhu Zhihao, sensing his confusion, continued.

"Divination techniques don't work in those barren lands. Your enemies will face difficulty in tracking you."

"Since there is a lack of spiritual energy, native people are more focused on body cultivation. Till now, people don't know how they cultivate their body."

She stopped for a moment, then continued.

"The Xuantian Empire is ruled by the Yan family. They are ambitious and ever vigilant for opportunities to expand their dominion."

She paused, letting the weight of her words sink in.

"A prince, Yan Xinyi, has taken a particular interest in Yue Mei. He is known for his cruelty and his insatiable desire for power, no matter the cost."

Su Kang absorbed this information, his expression hardening. The threat was no longer abstract; it had a name and face now.

She was observing him to see if he was shaken by this information, but Su Kang didn't react.

"And further north lies the Zhou Empire," Zhu Zhihao continued after observing him.

"A powerful empire with a history stretching back millennia. They are far stronger than the Xuantian Empire, and their spies are hidden across many states."

Su Kang was surprised by this. He started thinking about their hidden spies and the reason behind it.

"Don't worry; their focus has long been on other matters," her eyes narrowed slightly. She decided not to say more about this.

She leaned back, her gaze sweeping over Su Kang, assessing.

"You are aware that your... association with Yue Mei paints a target on your back. One that extends far beyond the borders of Jiang State."

"I am," Su Kang confirmed, his voice steady.

She rose gracefully to her feet, her crimson robes swirling around her like fire.

"The forces at play are far greater than you. But you have shown courage and a willingness to protect those you care for. That is a rare and valuable quality."

"I must confess," she added, a hint of amusement returning to her voice, "I am also amazed by your ability to mask your own fate. Even my divination techniques failed."

A faint smile touched Su Kang's lips.

"A useful skill in these uncertain times."

With Fate's protection, nobody could see through his destiny.

Zhu Zhihao's eyes sparkled with a mixture of amusement and respect.

"Indeed. It seems you are full of surprises, Young Master Su."

She leaned forward and spoke.

"As for other states and empires, they are stable and safe. They wouldn't cause any trouble until some major event took place."

She took a sip of tea, then continued.

"You must be familiar with the Heavenly Sword Sect. They hold immense power in the Central Plains. They are known for their sword skills and righteousness."

Su Kang nodded. He was supposed to be an outer disciple of the Heavenly Sword Sect until he changed the timeline.

"But they are not the sole power in the Central Plains," Zhu Zhihao continued, her eyes gleaming with an unspoken intensity.

"To the north lies the Myriad Dao Academy. While the Heavenly Sword Sect focuses on sword techniques, the Myriad Dao Academy embraces a multitude of paths to power."

This was something Su Kang had not known. He had never even heard of this academy.

Looking at his surprised expression, she explained.

"The Heavenly Sword Sect is closer, so it's normal for you to have heard about them because of their power and influence. Meanwhile, Myriad Dao Academy is way too far."

"There is also a group of three noble families and many other families, but their area of influence is limited. You don't need to know much about them."

"As for other regions, I don't think you will need that much information. They are out of your reach."

She paused and let him absorb all this information as she observed his expression.

She took out a jade scroll and gestured for him to take it. As he received the jade scroll, she told him,

"I created this map with my years of experience and traveling. I guess this much information is plenty enough for you."

Su Kang was delighted after hearing this. A map created by someone like her would be very resourceful.

"I am sure you have heard about the war between the Hai and Mun states. The Mun State has fallen under the influence of demonic cultivators."

Her voice was heavy.

"No one is clear about why demonic cultivators are doing this yet. But you should be prepared for the worst-case scenario."

Su Kang agreed with this thought.

"I will keep this in mind."

Her gaze lingered on him for a moment longer, then she turned towards the gate.

"I will be leaving soon," Zhu Zhihao said, her voice a low, resonant hum.

And with a final, enigmatic smile, she swept from the room, leaving Su Kang alone with his thoughts.

Zhu Zhihao had finished her purpose in the Su manor. She could see that Su Ting liked Yue Mei.

"I hope Mei'er can find happiness here. The Su family has nothing special, yet their members are unaffected by her charm," Zhu Zhihao thought in her heart.

In the past few days, her investigation into the Su family didn't provide her with any new information. Their members were ordinary people with nothing special.

Su Kang was a young man with above-average talent in her eyes, meanwhile, Su Ting had great blessings.

"I should go back," she decided.

Su Kang was sitting in the room. He now had a clearer picture of the forces arrayed against them, the empires that might be plotting something.

The connection between Su Ting and Yue Mei, the potential to unlock her true power...

"If Yue Mei had even a slight chance to become someone like Li Fang, then this risk was worth it." He thought.