Urban Seduction: Housewives Club Chapter 1985: 314: Auntie’s Reverse Deduction 2

Chapter 314: Auntie’s Reverse Deduction 2

“I questioned him as well, but he was quite vague. He simply instructed me to avoid this mess and head to Tianhai, promising he would shield me from the shadows. Then he hung up,” Shen Siying said, shaking her head in frustration.

“Are you actually going to Tianhai?” Chen Peng asked her grandmother with a look of deep concern. Being the youngest, she possessed a naive heart.

She felt a heavy worry at the thought of her grandmother abandoning the three major families, yet a part of her hoped she would flee just to ensure someone survived. Her emotions were a tangled mess.

Patting Chen Peng’s head with a gentle smile, Shen Siying remarked, “If your grandmother intended to run, she would have been halfway to Tianhai by now.”

After a moment of reflection, Chen Peng suggested, “What if you reveal your true background when the Zhang family’s second patriarch arrives? Perhaps fear of the Hua family would keep them from harming us.”

Shen Siying let out a weary sigh. “That is a futile hope. The Zhang family’s power rivals the Hua family. Furthermore, the two clans share a bitter history. Even if I speak my name, the Hua family might refuse to recognize me. And even if they did, the Zhang family wouldn’t show mercy; they would likely use me as a tool to further insult the Hua family.”

“So that’s out too. Is there truly no way out of this?” Chen Xi asked, her voice sharp with irritation.

Accustomed to Chen Xi’s volatile temperament, Shen Siying didn’t take offense. She calmly replied, “Actually, there is a solution.”

The women’s eyes sparked with sudden hope as they asked simultaneously, “What is it?”

Shen Siying clarified, “We could surrender Yue to the Zhang family and let them handle him as they wish. We could even summon the Warriors Alliance to witness the hand-over. If a person commits a fault, they alone should face the penalty. In that scenario, the Zhang family would have no justification to strike at us.”

“Absolutely not!” The six women rejected the idea instantly. Even Chen Peng, who frequently bickered with Wang Yue, was firm in her refusal.

Chen Xi’s temper flared even higher. “Grandma, are you seriously considering throwing Wang Yue to the wolves?!”

“Xiao Xi, watch your tone with your grandmother!” Ling Xueyan barked a reprimand. However, her own gaze toward Shen Siying was clouded with disappointment.

Ignoring her mother, Chen Xi continued to glare at Shen Siying with burning eyes.

“I merely stated it was a potential option. I never intended to go through with it. If I did, it would have happened already. Even though Yue has reached the Gui Zhen Realm, I am confident I could subdue him,” Shen Siying explained. “Xiao Xi, do you honestly believe your grandmother is that cold-hearted?”

Realizing she had jumped to conclusions, Chen Xi apologized softly, “Grandma, I’m sorry. I was just terrified for Wang Yue. Please don't be angry.”

“So you’ll turn on your grandmother just because you care for Wang Yue?” Shen Siying spoke with feigned sternness before breaking into a laugh. “My, girls certainly grow up fast.”

“Grandma, you’re just teasing me now!” Chen Xi pouted playfully.

The room filled with the sound of the women laughing together.

However, the brief moment of levity quickly vanished, replaced by a heavy silence. The crushing weight of their situation was simply too much to ignore.

Unable to endure the stagnant air, Chen Yao stood up suddenly. “Why are we sitting here worrying? We can fight! If our three major families unite our strength, we can at least drag one of them down to the grave with us!”

“She’s right. Death comes for everyone eventually. Whether it’s a few years early or late makes little difference,” Wang Yuqi said, siding with her daughter.

It was a strange sentiment for a warrior to express, given that their lifespans were not so easily measured. Even if their Cultivation stagnated now, they would easily live another century.

Nevertheless, the other women nodded in agreement. Their path was set.

At the same time, the Su family had convened to debate their future. Their verdict mirrored that of the Chen family: the fate of the three major families was inextricably linked!

Only Su Mengqing, who had rushed back for this crisis, held a different perspective.

Currently, the people who understood Wang Yue best were not his mother, but his aunt Su Mengqing and his twin sister Wang Xin’er.

Su Mengqing was aware that Wang Yue had reached the eighth level of the Gui Zhen Realm, or perhaps even higher. Given his extraordinary combat prowess, he could likely hold his own against someone in the Die Fan Realm, provided they weren't at the third level or beyond.

Even if victory was impossible, his ability to flee was certain.

As long as a powerhouse like Wang Yue—one capable of fighting at the Die Fan Realm—remained at large, the Tianhai Zhang family would hesitate to move recklessly against the three major families.

After all, a rogue expert of that caliber hiding in the shadows represents a terrifying nightmare for any clan.

Furthermore, knowing Wang Yue as she did, she knew that while he might be young and prone to youthful traits, he was never one to act without a plan.

She was certain he had helped Chu Mo by dealing with Zhang Lingfeng, but she refused to believe it was a mindless, impulsive act. In fact, she suspected that Wang Yue had seized that specific moment on purpose.

It was merely a hunch, of course; she couldn't quite figure out his ultimate motive for such a bold move.

Nearby, Su Mengyun also looked deeply troubled, clearly wrestling with an internal conflict.

Neither woman voiced their private thoughts, and the meeting eventually dispersed.

While the three major families were shrouded in a thick gloom, the Jinling Zhang family was in the midst of a grand celebration. They had received confirmation that the Tianhai Zhang family reinforcements had arrived. Their roster was formidable, including an elite who had transcended the Mortal Realm.

Though the Jinling Zhang family felt a flicker of anxiety, it was overshadowed by pure exhilaration.

Their worry stemmed from the fact that Zhang Lingfeng had been humiliated by Wang Yue right under their roof; if the main branch sought to place blame, they would be first in line. However, the joy of knowing that the three major families could be wiped out in minutes by such a powerful force was intoxicating.

By aligning with the Tianhai branch, they were poised to become the undisputed rulers of Jinling.

As the news leaked out, the various martial factions of Jinling were thrown into a panic. By that very night, most of these groups had flocked to the Zhang family residence to pledge loyalty; only a few remained on the sidelines to watch the winds change.

As for supporters of the three major families? Not a single soul stepped forward.

This was exactly what the Zhang family intended. First, it allowed them to broadcast their new dominance over the city.

Second, it served as a deterrent against any suicidal counterattacks from their rivals.

The three major families were still collectively stronger than the local Zhang family. If they became desperate enough to attempt a mutual destruction, the Zhang family wouldn't survive the impact.

With so many local forces now gathered around them, it became much harder for the three families to make a move. They only needed to hold out until the experts from the Tianhai Zhang family arrived to finalize their victory.