Chapter 578: Meeting Qiu Ruoshuang

Chapter 578: Meeting Qiu Ruoshuang

February 10, 2025

Su Chen's desire to meet Qiu Ruoshuang had been discussed long ago.

The official invitation for Su Chen was an opportunity to arrange a meeting with Qiu Ruoshuang.

Qiu Xi Yu remembered this matter.

In the future, Qiu Ruoshuang would undoubtedly take over the entire Qiu family.

She was the future head of the Qiu family.

Even if there were any changes or if she declined or was unable to become the head due to certain circumstances, Qiu Ruoshuang would still be a core member of the Qiu family's upper echelon.

Qiu Xi Yu's partner asking Qiu Ruoshuang to go and take a look was quite appropriate.

"Father has already discussed this with Young Aunt, and it should be arranged for Su Shixiong to meet Young Aunt within these few days."

Hearing this response, Su Chen had no complaints, and everything was to his satisfaction.

If he couldn't meet Qiu Ruoshuang this time, Su Chen felt that he might genuinely get angry.

At night, the most forward camp.

After handling some matters, Qiu Ruoshuang finally returned to her own tent.

Her eyebrows were furrowed, and she seemed to be worrying about something.

Upon seeing her young miss return, Qing Yuan quickly approached and helped Qiu Ruoshuang change into softer clothing, then served her some dishes.

She then sat down beside her, looking at Qiu Ruoshuang with concern.

"Young Miss, why do you seem even more exhausted than when you were on the frontlines?

Logically, with Young Miss now being a strong Trinity Return Realm, Third Tier practitioner, things should be easier for you."

Qing Yuan had been by Qiu Ruoshuang's side for many years, and she understood quite a bit.

But the current situation left her genuinely perplexed.

Qiu Ruoshuang took a bite of her meal, then sighed with a hint of helplessness.

"Perhaps it's because after advancing in cultivation, I've become aware of more problems.

Before, I didn't see as much, and ignorance was bliss.

Now that I've seen more issues, I feel uneasy if I don't address them."

Upon hearing this, Qing Yuan nodded thoughtfully.

She didn't know much about these major affairs and was satisfied with hearing a reason.

Qing Yuan didn't ask Qiu Ruoshuang further questions but sat beside her and began sharing some recent news she had heard.

"Miss Xi Yu's Su Shixiong has arrived. He should have gotten here yesterday.

Today, he went to the Array Engineers' camp and walked around for a long time.

I heard that they presented him with three challenges to test his abilities."

"Did he solve none of the three challenges?"

Hearing Qing Yuan's words, Qiu Ruoshuang couldn't help but interject.

Qing Yuan seemed to have anticipated her young miss's reaction, and a smile appeared on her face.

"Miss, you've guessed wrong this time. He solved two of the three challenges.

It's said that the one he didn't solve was the simplest one."

"It's surprising that those old folks didn't make things difficult for him."

Qiu Ruoshuang commented softly.

Qing Yuan, seeing her young miss's attitude, proceeded to share everything she had heard.

"Young Miss, you underestimate others.

I heard that this Su Shixiong is truly capable and impressive.

Those array engineers from various factions all acknowledge his skills.

Not just the younger generation, but even those old seniors hold him in high regard."

Qing Yuan's further description made Qiu Ruoshuang even more surprised.

"It's not easy to gain the recognition of Elder Xie and Elder Zou.

He indeed seems to have exceptional abilities in array engineering, no wonder he's so favored.

However, one shouldn't judge a person solely by their abilities; their character is also essential.

Your elder brother is too hasty, entrusting Miss Xi Yu to him just because of his capabilities."

Qiu Ruoshuang's words clearly showed her disapproval of Su Shixiong.

She even felt that her elder brother was being too rash.

"In this world, there are countless people with talent but no virtue.

When testing one's abilities, one should also pay attention to their character."

Hearing this, Qing Yuan spoke up to mediate.

"They've sent this Su Shixiong over for you to meet, Young Miss.

After chatting with him, you'll know what kind of person he is and whether he has any ulterior motives."

Qing Yuan looked at her young miss, clearly still dissatisfied.

"Young Miss, this Su Shixiong admires you greatly.

I feel that someone who admires you can't be that bad.

Anyway, you'll meet him soon, and then you can thoroughly assess what kind of person he is."

Hearing Qing Yuan's words, Qiu Ruoshuang gave her a helpless look.

"Did Xi Yu send someone to talk to you and put in a good word for him?"

Forget it, it's not like we'll be meeting again soon anyway. After seeing him, I'll have my own judgment."

With Qiu Ruoshuang's arrival, this period at the border frontlines has been peaceful, day and night.

Everyone has been getting good rest.

The might of a Return to Unity Realm martial artist is clearly felt by everyone on the frontlines.

A night passed, and it was already the hour of the snake.

At this late hour, the visitor had almost arrived.

Qiu Xi Yu had thought about it for a long time last night and finally decided to come. She wanted to have a chat with her younger cousin in advance.

In the large tent, Qiu Ruoshuang had already prepared a pot of tea.

The two sat on either side of the tea table in the tent.

Looking at her younger cousin, Qiu Xi Yu thought for a long time before finally speaking up.

"One of the reasons for Su Shixiong's visit this time is to pay a visit to the younger cousin.

Previously, my description was not accurate enough, giving the younger cousin a not-so-good impression of Su Shixiong.

In fact, Su Shixiong is excellent in both ability and moral character.

Yesterday, their conversation with Xie Lao was actually quite offensive.

But younger cousin, you see that Su Shixiong still has great temperament.

The last time we treated guests like that, Su Shixiong didn't hold a grudge in his heart either."

Qiu Xi Yu's words were all in praise of her Su Shixiong.

Her way of speaking was actually not very appropriate.

For Qiu Ruoshuang, it was like constantly stepping on a landmine.

Qiu Ruoshuang originally felt that she was a little too obsessed with this Su Shixiong, and she even came to explain like this.

For Qiu Ruoshuang, it deepened her rigid impression.

With such words in front, Qiu Xi Yu's various statements that followed had much less persuasive power for Qiu Ruoshuang.

Even the more she spoke, the more Qiu Ruoshuang suspected.

"Xi Yu, did you feel anything amiss when communicating with this Su Shixiong?"

During Qiu Xi Yu's pause, Qiu Ruoshuang interjected with a question.

"I didn't feel anything amiss, Su Shixiong is good in all aspects."

"You didn't feel that this person seems tailor-made for you?

Your thoughts are in array engineering, and this person is an array engineering genius.

When you encounter difficulties and challenges, he steps forward to help you."

Qiu Ruoshuang's words were almost a direct statement that Su Chen was a deceiver, and he came to deceive her.

"Younger cousin, I feel that Su Shixiong is not tailor-made for me.

Rather, such an excellent person would satisfy anyone.

I'm not a child; I've seen the methods of other men before. I'm not so easily deceived."

Facing Qiu Xi Yu's explanation, Qiu Ruoshuang's expression became even more serious.

"You haven't been deceived because you haven't encountered a scam prepared for you.

A Hua Jing strong martial artist being deceived is not uncommon in this world.

In so many years, how many array engineering geniuses have emerged?

Those with talent in array engineering are like the most dazzling stars in the night sky, impossible to cover up.

Why haven't I heard of it before, and it directly appeared by your side?"

Qiu Ruoshuang asked one question after another.

These questions left Qiu Xi Yu unsure of how to respond, unable to find a direction for explanation.

In her heart, she naturally disagreed with these speculations, but in front of Qiu Ruoshuang, she genuinely didn't know how to explain.

Indeed, such a top-tier array engineer like Su Chen was unheard of before.

You should know that an array engineering genius like Qiu Xi Yu is not as good as Su Chen, but her reputation is already not small.

"This is because Su Shixiong previously focused his thoughts on martial arts, so his reputation in array engineering is not prominent.

No mistakes, one song, one shot, one inner, one Rong, one in 6, one 9, one book, one bar, one look!

Younger cousin, you shouldn't make such guesses about Su Shixiong."

Qiu Xi Yu might as well find a reason, but it still seemed a bit far-fetched when spoken.

"Hmm, indeed I shouldn't casually speculate. Younger cousin, I apologize to you.

As for the rest, let's talk about it when you see that Su Shixiong of yours."

After Qiu Ruoshuang said these words, she began sending Qing Yuan off.

Today's conversation resulted in such a reaction from her younger cousin.

Qiu Xi Yu even felt a little regretful for coming to talk to Qiu Ruoshuang in advance.

Qiu Ruoshuang's status in the Qiu family is special.

Many things may not be directly related to her.

But if she expresses opposition, the likelihood of this matter succeeding is very low.

Even if it was previously nailed down and confirmed, it could be overturned.

Leaving Qiu Ruoshuang's tent, Qiu Xi Yu firmly pinched her own thigh.

She sat by the roadside and reflected for a moment.

She felt that she couldn't go and make random guesses anymore.

Like the others who gave Su Chen challenges, she couldn't think of a solution, but the final result was still pretty good.

This matter should be left to Su Chen to handle, as the chances of success are higher.

Qiu Xiyu felt a sense of self-blame.

However, for the matters that followed, all he could do was watch as Su Chen resolved them himself.

Su Chen rested for a day in the campground.

As nightfall approached, he finally received a notification.

The content of the notification was to inform Su Chen that he was to meet with Qiu Ruoshuang after noon the next day.

Upon hearing this notification, Su Chen deliberately prepared himself and tidied up his appearance.

After resting for the night, as noon approached, Qiu Xiyu arrived first.

Su Chen's meeting with Qiu Ruoshuan was with the person who had recommended him.

Therefore, this time, she brought Su Chen along, which was only natural.

Along the way, Qiu Xiyu gave many reminders.

In her words, she was reminding Su Chen to be cautious and vigilant.

Her younger sister was not easily fooled, and she would definitely present many tests.

Hearing this, Su Chen merely smiled and did not respond.

The journey there was quite far.

Qiu Ruoshuan's tent was set up on the outskirts, and it could even be considered deep in the wilderness.

Actually, there were quite a few people along the way.

With this top-tier Return to Unity Realm expert, Qiu Ruoshuan, around, the crowd felt more confident.

Hua Jing experts could only confront Tianyao and at most drive them away.

To kill Tianyao when they were determined to flee for their lives was something that Hua Jing experts found difficult to accomplish.

At the very least, there needed to be a significant advantage in numbers.

Su Chen looked around, and Qiu Xiyu, who was by his side, continued to give Su Chen some reminders.

Including her younger sister's temperament and preferences.

How to speak in a way that would better please her younger sister.

Hearing what Qiu Xiyu said, Su Chen's heart was very much in disagreement with what she said.

However, he did not argue with her.

From the words she had told him, Su Chen could actually discern some things.

Qiu Xiyu, a member of the Qiu family, did not understand Qiu Ruoshuang.

Su Chen even felt that she was very unfamiliar with Qiu Ruoshuang, and even her temperament was described incorrectly.

A martial arts genius like Qiu Ruoshuang, after so many years in the Qiu family, might have been quite lonely.

No one in the Qiu family could deeply interact and converse with her, and even relatives only had a superficial understanding of her.

After walking for a while, they had already reached the outskirts of Qiu Ruoshuan's tent.

During this time after noon, Qiu Xiyu had already made an appointment with Qiu Ruoshuan.

Her tent, naturally, did not have anyone else in it.

A visit from a young junior would not take too much time, after all.

Qiu Ruoshuan had also arranged her schedule.

Her meeting with Su Shixiong, Qiu Xiyu's senior brother, was just a conversation to test him.

Once she confirmed he was not a fraud, she would represent her elder brother and extend an invitation to this Su Shixiong.

Qiu Ruoshuan had calculated that it would not take too much time.

She did not even prepare to verify whether this Su Shixiong was truly exceptional or not; as long as he did not deceive Qiu Xiyu, she would approve of him.

Previously, during her conversation with Qiu Xiyu, Qiu Ruoshuan had felt it very clearly.

Her niece had taken an extreme liking to this Su Shixiong.

She did not want to be the one who was disliked.

Qiu Ruoshuang did not have any special preparations; instead, she was planning the affairs she would handle next.

At this moment, Su Chen had already arrived outside the tent.

And here, Su Chen saw a familiar person.

Qing Yuan, Qiu Ruoshuan's close attendant.

As the person closest to Qiu Ruoshuan, Qing Yuan naturally knew Su Chen and was also clear about Qiu Ruoshuang's feelings for Su Chen.

Su Chen saw Qing Yuan, and Qing Yuan naturally also saw Su Chen.

A smile appeared on his face, and he greeted Qing Yuan.

Compared to Su Chen's smile, Qing Yuan was initially surprised and caught off guard, but then he saw Su Chen following Qiu Xiyu.

His flushed face instantly turned pale, as if he had thought of something very unpleasant.

In her daze, Qiu Xiyu had already led Su Chen into Qiu Ruoshuan's tent.

Because she was receiving a guest, Qiu Ruoshuan's tent was not closed, and one could enter directly.

Qing Yuan had originally wanted to stop them, but at this moment, it was too late.

"Younger sister, this is Su Xing Su Shixiong. He has long admired you and has wanted to meet you.

Today, he finally has some free time."

Qiu Xiyu spoke up to this point, and suddenly, she found it hard to continue.

She discovered that her younger sister's expression was somewhat unpleasant, as if she had encountered an extremely significant disaster or dilemma.

Disappointment, discomfort, unease, anxiety, and even a hint of anger.

Various emotions were mixed together, all plastered on Qiu Ruoshuan's face.

Originally, when Su Chen saw her, he was still smiling.

Seeing Qiu Ruoshuan's change in emotions, he also restrained himself.

(End of Chapter)

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