Upon entering, they saw the room filled with guests.

Someone saw Wang Chengying from afar and waved to greet him:

"Chengying has come back?

"Join me for a drink later."

Wang Chengying had to respond with a clasped fist from a distance, and as he walked over, there were those who understood the situation with expressions like they were watching a play. Some good-hearted people quietly advised Wang Chengying not to embarrass the Old Master in front of so many people.

After pushing through the crowd for a good while, he finally reached the main hall.

Master Wang's face was flushed as he poured drinks for everyone present.

Upon hearing news of his son's return, he barely opened his eyes to squint at him, then smiled and nodded, saying:

"Chengying has returned?

"Good, good, today's your father's joyous occasion. How can you not be present?

"Come, come, help me drink with your uncles and friends here."

As he spoke, he let out a hiccup, swaying slightly, clearly not sober.

Wang Chengying was furious.

His father was being improper, embarrassing himself in front of so many people.

If he wasn't ashamed, as his son, Wang Chengying couldn't bear to look.

But even though he couldn't bear it, there was no other choice. He forced a smile and excused himself to the crowd, and then approached his father, grabbing his wrist:

"Father, I need to speak with you. Come with me."

He then pulled him into the back hall.

Su Mo and the others stood awkwardly at the scene.

Fortunately, Ding Luo, familiar with the scene, quickly arranged a table for Su Mo and his companions to eat and drink at their leisure.

Su Mo nodded at this.

Though it was a bit bewildering, landing on an island and suddenly attending a banquet?

Nevertheless, eating and drinking as one should.

Looking at the table full of dishes, he thought, not bringing Zhen Xiaoxiao was indeed the right choice…

After a brief meal, the father and son emerged from the back hall.

Master Wang seemed much more sober now.

He was in his seventies, appeared frail, and looked unhealthy.

Still, joy seemed to have invigorated him.

His eyes were now open as he engaged with the guests present.

Nobody knew what the father and son discussed, but at least for now, they seemed harmonious.

All around, people uttered festive words.

Little Situ glanced at Master Wang twice, feeling uncomfortable.

He was advanced in age and frail.

At this age, no remedy could truly restore him.

Even with his miraculous medical skills, there was no saving him.

As it is said, medicine cannot cure the terminally ill.

If destiny decrees death, no elixir can save a person.

Master Wang's appearance suggested that even if he took his prescriptions, it wouldn't prolong his life without consequence.

One false step could be the end.

With a sigh, he thought:

"It's over, no chubby grandson next year."

But on second thought, a cunning idea formed.

The Bohai Association Leader's banquet for taking a concubine lasted quite a while.

It wasn't over even by nightfall.

Little Situ excused himself under the pretense of using the 'outhouse', leaving midway.

Seizing the chance, Su Mo asked Fu Han Yuan about Little Situ's activities after entering the city.

Fu Han Yuan replied honestly:

"After entering the city, she went between various pharmacies but didn't find the medical ingredients she wanted.

"So, she seemed a bit annoyed."

Su Mo was puzzled:

"Were the ingredients she sought very rare?

"Not available at regular pharmacies?"

Fu Han Yuan sighed:

"I dared not get too close; the four ladies of East, South, West, and North aren't amateurs. Getting too close would alert them.

"So, I don't know what medicine she was looking for.

"If the Chief Escort wants to know, I can investigate."

Su Mo shook his head:

"No need."

Yang Xiaoyun then said deeply:

"Xiao Xiao and Ziyi have significant issues, so the ingredients required may indeed be rare.

"The Wang family is wealthy. If there's anything they need, they might have to ask Young Master Wang.

"I reckon… he wouldn't refuse."

After all, there was a debt of life-saving gratitude. Gathering some medical ingredients wouldn't be difficult.

Su Mo nodded lightly at this.

Planning to find an opportunity to speak with Wang Chengying, he noticed a servant rushing in from the back hall.

Within a few steps, the servant reached the father and son.

Whispered a few words to them.

Su Mo, with his martial arts, clearly overheard.

He was momentarily stunned, and seeing his expression, Yang Xiaoyun and Wei Ziyi softly asked:

"What's wrong?"

Su Mo raised an eyebrow:

"The bride's missing..."

"What?"

The two were taken aback.

A wedding in the front and the bride missing in the back?

Looking up, they saw the father and son were dumbfounded.

They exchanged glances, seemingly not believing each other.

But then, another servant whispered something else to them.

This left the father and son thoroughly bewildered.

From a distance, the tension on their faces was evident.

Wei Ziyi and Yang Xiaoyun exchanged glances.

Su Mo's expression turned even stranger:

"Wang Chengying's younger sister is also missing…"

Not only was the bride missing, but the Wang family's youngest daughter was also gone.

The father and son could no longer entertain the guests and hurried into the back hall.

Moments later, Su Mo frowned:

"Where's Little Situ?"

"Could she also be missing?"

Wei Ziyi murmured.

Su Mo gently tapped her forehead:

"Nonsense, the ladies of East, South, West, and North have high martial arts skills, and Little Situ's expertise in medicine and poison is unparalleled.

"How could she just go missing?"

As he spoke, Ding Luo rushed out from the back hall, jogging over to Su Mo and the others.

He bowed respectfully:

"Chief Su, everyone... the Family Head requests your presence, he has a favor to ask."

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