The Strongest Mad Son-in-law

Chapter 1681 1684: Besieging Xu Hao?

When Lion King Barney's trio stepped away, they didn't leave immediately.

Because Shi Ran and the rest of the Shi Family didn't leave, they were outside!

Shi Ran whispered to them, "Are you really willing to leave like this?"

Dave's Qilin Arm looked at his still slightly burned arm and said, "Does unwillingness make a difference? Xu Hao's strength is too formidable; I don't want to clash with him again."

Shi Ran said, "If possible, can the three of you recount what happened in the tomb after we left?"

Barney nodded slightly; it wasn't something that couldn't be shared, and they quickly recounted everything.

When Shi Ran heard that Xu Hao had injured Dave's Qilin Arm, he frowned immediately, "Xu Hao's strength is indeed formidable, but are you truly willing to be humiliated by him? As Heavenly List experts, standing on the same rankings as Xu Hao, will you allow him to suppress you like this?"

Alger snorted coldly and said, "Patriarch of Shi Family, just say what you intend to. If feasible, of course, we are willing to help, but if not, let's drop it."

Shi Ran nodded slightly, "I have already informed the Gushen Sect and the Tu family, two semi-reclusive major powers. They are rushing here quickly; Xu Hao and his group will be in the tomb for at least three hours, as the restrictions inside are not easily broken. Flying here will only take them one or two hours."

Alger and the two exchanged a glance; Lion King Barney said, "Patriarch of Shi Family, are you sure the Tu family and the Gushen Sect will join us against Xu Hao? What if they betray us?"

"That won't happen at all!"

Shi Ran sneered and said, "They are at odds with Xu Hao; they certainly won't betray us. Now that our three forces are opposing Xu Hao, they are eager to do so!"

The three of them firmly believed Shi Ran because he was a local in Huaya, naturally knowing the feuds among the local powers.

Moreover, even if they were betrayed, they weren't too afraid; even if they couldn't win, escaping should still be possible, right?

Seeing the three of them agreed, Shi Ran secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

He indeed had informed those two forces, and although the Tu family blocked the Shi Family last time, after the Tu family offered some compensation, the Shi Family agreed to let it go at that time.

The Tu family wasn't afraid of the Shi Family playing tricks, as their powers were comparable. Why should they fear the Shi Family?

As for the Gushen Sect, the Shi Family had no connection with them. Whether they would come depended on luck.

Alger suddenly asked, "But, what about the other members of the Shi Family? Why are only a few of you here?"

Shi Ran immediately replied, "My son was severely injured, as you know. I had to send someone to escort him back for immediate treatment, so I allocated some experts for his protection. As for those weaker ones with low strength, it wouldn't be of any use keeping them here; it's better to send them back outright."

Alger nodded slightly, without much doubt.

Shi Ran secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

After about one or two hours, Shi Ran said, "The Tu family should have arrived; I'll take some people to the outer area to guide them. The three of you stay hidden here; the Concealment Formation will protect you, and even if Xu Hao comes out, he won't discover you."

Alger's heart stirred; he said impassively, "Patriarch of Shi Family, why do you need to guide them? Don't they know the way?"

"Of course not! I didn't tell the Tu family originally, so naturally, they don't know the way. Don't worry; even if we can't successfully retrieve that sword this time, I will still fulfill all the promises I made to you!" Shi Ran pounded his chest in assurance.

Hearing Shi Ran mention the promises, the trio's breathing quickened a bit; those were indeed the things they urgently desired now, each item perfectly corresponding to one of them and just what they needed!

Lion King Barney said, "I believe in the Patriarch of Shi Family; please go and return quickly!"

As Shi Ran led his two Grandmaster Level experts out, Alger suddenly said, "Patriarch of Shi Family, please leave your subordinates behind."

Shi Ran paused, turning his head and coldly said, "Alger, don't you trust me?"

Alger shook his head slightly and said, "It's not that, I just think going to meet the Tu family doesn't require bringing subordinates, does it? After all, you are also a strong expert and shouldn't fear those people."

Shi Ran's mind turned quickly, and he said immediately, "Alright, since you say so, Alger, I will take your suggestion and have my two subordinates stay here for now."

Shi Ran left his two subordinates behind and then walked away. At that moment, he thought to himself how fortunate it was that he had anticipated such a thing happening and prepared in advance; otherwise, those two subordinates might have had to sacrifice themselves here.