Old Master Xie wasn't afraid that Xie Yu and the others wouldn't handle things properly.
It was because Xie Yu and the others truly couldn't handle things properly!
After living in the Xie family for a while, Zhou Yu had figured out everyone's capabilities.
Even though Xie Yu always followed the head of the Xie family around, appearing very mature and steady, his thoughts were actually quite naive. He couldn't control his emotions, and asking him to do things would only backfire.
As for the head of the Xie family, his abilities were rather mediocre.
Xie Shi Shi was even less so, only slightly better than an ordinary girl, but nowhere near being a qualified successor.
In the past, when things were peaceful, it was just the ups and downs of business. Their mediocre abilities didn't matter.
But now, it involved the survival of the Xie family.
That's why Old Master Xie had to push himself despite his illness to rush between the Xie and Zhu families...
However, this was Old Master Xie's own willingness. It had little to do with Zhou Yu.
After saying a few words, Zhou Yu left.
The next day.
The head of the Xie family took Xie Yu out to run errands.
The main goal was to find some families with good relationships to cooperate with!
Just having the Zhu and Xie families, along with the Dragon Group, might not be enough. More strength was needed!
Although the Xie family had the shallowest roots among the three major families, after years of operation, they still had many in-law relationships.
Even those who had received favors from Old Master Xie in the past were included.
At this critical juncture, the head of the Xie family no longer spoke of not needing to repay favors.
As long as they could get through this crisis, the head of the Xie family would absolutely not let down those who had helped.
Some people, upon hearing of the head of the Xie family's visit, had already hidden away, feigning absence.
The head of the Xie family knew the Xie family's current situation was not optimistic.
Therefore, he wouldn't linger when faced with such blatant rejection and would head to the next house.
Fortunately.
Not everyone was a thankless wretch.
After the efforts of the head of the Xie family and Xie Yu, they finally found three families willing to help.
Meanwhile, Zhou Yu, along with Zhu Ling'er and Xie Shi Shi, began to set up defenses at the old Xie family mansion.
It was only a matter of time before the Shi family attacked.
There was no time to lament what hardships this old mansion would face.
They could only set up traps with lethal force around the perimeter to make the Shi family suffer some losses when they arrived!
"Dr. Zhou, will this really work?"
After helping to lay out the electric fences, Xie Shi Shi looked confused.
The people from the Shi family were all martial artists of the Dark Strength realm!
How effective could these ordinary person-oriented defenses be against martial artists?
"It won't be of great use, but it's better than nothing," Zhou Yu said calmly.
These high-voltage electric fences were provided by the Dragon Group.
They had been modified by Zhou Yu.
Their power was much greater than the original.
Although they couldn't electrocute martial artists, they could stun them.
Therefore,
Zhou Yu had also set up hidden crossbows behind the electric fences.
As soon as a martial artist was stunned by the electricity, hidden arrows would immediately shoot out to finish them off!
"I wonder how my brother is doing," Xie Shi Shi worried.
Zhou Yu smiled but didn't say anything.
The truth was, Zhou Yu knew that even if he comforted Xie Shi Shi by saying everything would go smoothly, no one would believe him!
Just today.
The Shi family had announced the number of their Dark Strength martial artists.
Now, the entire Jiangnan City was in a state of panic, fearing they would be the next Xie family.
Some timid individuals who had been close to the Xie family were already packing their bags and fleeing!
Xie Yu's attempts to find help were bound to be fraught with difficulties.
The few of them worked from morning until night.
Finally, the head of the Xie family returned with Xie Yu, travel-worn.
As soon as they entered, Xie Shi Shi and Zhu Ling'er surrounded them to inquire about the situation.
"It's okay, three families agreed to help out," Xie Yu replied honestly.
Xie Shi Shi and Zhu Ling'er exchanged glances, seeing the heavy emotions in each other's eyes!
Yesterday, they had witnessed the list Xie Yu had compiled.
It was two full pages long!
Yet, only three families agreed to help...
"Don't worry, there's still the Qin family we haven't visited. We'll go tomorrow," Xie Yu comforted them.
Although the Qin family was a second-rate family, they were an ancient martial arts family.
It could be said that everyone in their family knew a few moves.
Not to mention the martial arts prowess of their younger generation!
Before this incident, the head of the Xie family had been negotiating a marriage alliance with the Qin family.
After all, one had money, and the other had influence.
Even if their status was slightly lower, it didn't matter.
Unfortunately, not long after, with Old Master Xie's collapse, the Xie family faced constant troubles, and their ties with the Qin family weakened.
"Is my brother going to sell me off?" Xie Shi Shi couldn't help but ask.
Seeking help from the Qin family would undoubtedly involve a marriage alliance.
Xie Shi Shi had met the young master Qin and truly couldn't stand him!
"Shi Shi, at this time, we have no choice," Xie Yu said, feeling awkward.
He also didn't want to trouble the Qin family.
But after being rejected by so many families today, even the three who agreed were weak and not of much help.
If they didn't seek help from the Qin family, what would happen to the Xie family?
"Since the Shi family declared themselves our enemy, the Qin family hasn't shown any reaction."
"If they truly wanted a marriage alliance, they would have declared their stance long ago!" Xie Shi Shi couldn't help but say.
The Qin family had always been like a turtle in its shell, remaining silent.
What this meant, even Xie Shi Shi could guess.
Not to mention the head of the Xie family and Xie Yu!
"Alright, I'll try tomorrow, but it might not succeed," Xie Yu said slowly.
The head of the Xie family didn't say anything and walked into the living room.
His back was filled with the weariness of frost and the ravages of time!
In less than a day, the head of the Xie family had experienced betrayal by friends and ungratefulness from those he had helped...
Xie Yu looked at the back of the head of the Xie family and then turned to Zhou Yu with an invitation.
"My father was quite shaken today, so I'll probably have to go alone tomorrow."
"Dr. Zhou, can you accompany me?"
The reason Xie Yu wanted to bring Zhou Yu along was the fear that the Qin family had already secretly sided with the Shi family.
If he visited them, he might not return!
With Zhou Yu by his side, it would at least be safer.
Zhou Yu nodded without hesitation.
Then he said, "Yes, don't force it if they are unwilling to help. We'll leave then."
Xie Yu agreed and sighed!
The myriad aspects of life!
After the group finished arranging the remaining defenses, they lost the enthusiasm to talk.
They returned to their rooms in twos and threes to rest.
The night was dark and the wind was high.
Inside the Qin family villa, however, the lights were bright.
The head of the Qin family sat in the upper seat of the living room.
The others stood on either side.
"Dad, I heard the Xie family has been going around begging for help like crazy today!"
"They wouldn't possibly come to our door, would they!"
Qin Cheng's face showed a hint of disgust.
He was the heir of the Qin family, the young master Qin.
It was evident that Qin Cheng held no good feelings towards the Xie family.