The Comeback of the Cannon-Fodder Supporting Actress

Chapter 1244 - 1217: Behind the Mary Sue 16

Mrs. Zhu had just returned home with Anning and An Yue, while over at the Liu family, Family Head Liu had already led people to the bottom of the big tree beside the bamboo forest.

When the group approached and saw Zeng Cheng covered in blood, suspended from the tree, they couldn’t help but show shock on their faces.

One must know that Zeng Cheng was at the fifth level of the Foundation Establishment Stage, and in Sifang City there were few with a cultivation higher than his. By rights, no one should be able to do this to him.

Family Head Liu ordered to have Zeng Cheng brought down and gave him a spiritual medicine to take.

Only then did Zeng Cheng slowly awaken.

"Uncle."

Upon seeing Family Head Liu, he couldn’t help but start crying.

Family Head Liu patted Zeng Cheng’s head and asked sternly, "Who did this to you?"

With this question, Zeng Cheng became even more aggrieved, and the resentment in his heart exploded: "Uncle must seek justice for me. I don’t even know what I did to provoke Miss Zhu Er; she slashed my face and even..."

Family Head Liu’s anger surged: "This is outrageous."

At this moment, Old Madam Liu also arrived with others.

Seeing Zeng Cheng in such a miserable state, Old Madam Liu nearly fainted.

"My dear heart, how could this be... Who would do something so vicious and wicked?"

Old Madam Liu comforted Zeng Cheng, continuously crying in great sorrow.

Mrs. Liu, who followed behind Old Madam Liu, also turned to wipe away her tears.

Several of Zeng Cheng’s peers in the Liu family also came up, seeing his pitiful state, they were both heartbroken and furious: "Damn it, it’s like they think nothing of our Liu family."

Suppressing his fury, Family Head Liu first had people carry Zeng Cheng to a small courtyard, then asked the family’s devoted medical practitioner to examine Zeng Cheng’s injuries.

The medical practitioner was summoned, and upon carefully examining Zeng Cheng’s wounds, he helplessly shook his head: "Family Head, my skills are inadequate, these injuries cannot be treated."

Huh?

With a deep voice, Family Head Liu asked: "What exactly is going on?"

The medical practitioner quickly explained: "The person who injured Mr. Zeng has profound cultivation, he used a special spell to slash Mr. Zeng’s face. Without breaking this spell, the wounds will not heal."

Family Head Liu rushed to investigate carefully, but the result was he couldn’t find any trace of a spell, which left him feeling embarrassed.

"Cheng Cheng, is it really Miss Zhu Er who harmed you?"

Elder Mrs. Liu sat worriedly by Zeng Cheng’s bedside, cautiously questioning him.

Anger filled Zeng Cheng’s eyes: "Yes, it was her, I didn’t provoke her and don’t know why she was so vicious."

A hint of doubt flashed in Elder Mrs. Liu’s eyes.

Family Head Liu replied: "I will go to the Zhu family to inquire."

He turned to go out, and Elder Mrs. Liu quickly followed.

She caught up with Family Head Liu: "Eldest, this matter is not simple."

Family Head Liu nodded.

Elder Mrs. Liu sighed: "Zhu Er just advanced to the Foundation Establishment Stage; how could she possibly injure Cheng Cheng? I’m afraid someone disguised themselves as her..."

"I think so too, Mother. I will go to the Zhu family not to make trouble, but to have a calm talk with Brother Zhu."

"Have a good talk."

Elder Mrs. Liu reminded him again.

Anning sat in her room for a while, then had a maid go to the kitchen for some food.

She hadn’t eaten enough at the Liu family, so she was hungry now.

Just today, the kitchen had procured some spiritual beast meat, made meatball soup, and roasted some meat, the maid brought quite a bit for Anning.

Anning ate a cake, some roasted meat, and was very full by the time she drank the soup.

After finishing the soup and meditating for a while, she absorbed the spiritual energy.

Just as she had finished meditating, Family Head Zhu sent someone to call her to the study for a talk.

Anning knew that someone from the Liu family must have come.

She agreed with a smile, got up to change clothes, and redid her hair before going to the study.

When Anning arrived, Family Head Zhu was speaking with Family Head Liu. Both looked calm, Family Head Liu didn’t seem to be here seeking vengeance.

Anning smiled as she approached and saluted the two: "Greetings Father, greetings Uncle Liu."

Family Head Liu forced a smile: "My dear niece is more remarkable than ever."

Anning smiled and stood aside.

Family Head Zhu pointed at Anning and said to Family Head Liu: "Whatever you need to ask, just go ahead and ask her."

Family Head Liu then asked Anning: "Niece, did you go to the back garden of the Liu family today?"

Anning blinked, not knowing why Family Head Liu asked this, but she answered honestly: "Yes, my sister and I both went. My sister met our cousin and was talking with him, so I was walking alone. Is something wrong?"

Family Head Liu waved his hand: "It’s nothing, just today my nephew was injured in the garden, he said it was my dear niece who hurt him."

Anning looked shocked: "Is it Mr. Zeng?"

Family Head Liu nodded.

Anning was so surprised she could barely stand: "How could it be? I only saw Mr. Zeng when he came to pay respects to Old Dowager during the birthday celebration, didn’t even encounter him in the garden, how could I hurt him? We have no grievances whatsoever... Besides, even if I wanted to hurt him, do I have that capability?"

Anning glanced at Family Head Zhu: "Uncle Liu, if I really could injure Mr. Zeng, my father would be overjoyed. You should know, Mr. Zeng is at the fifth level of Foundation Establishment Stage. I’m just a beginner in the Foundation Establishment Stage. If I dared to challenge Mr. Zeng, I’d probably be killed in just two moves."

Family Head Liu frowned.

He understood what Anning said was true.

From any aspect, Anning couldn’t possibly have injured Zeng Cheng.

Firstly, Anning didn’t know Zeng Cheng, they had no prior interaction.

Secondly, the Zhu family, the Zeng family, and the Liu family had no animosity.

Thirdly, Anning didn’t have the ability to harm Zeng Cheng at all.

"I came just to find out if my dear niece saw anyone suspicious in the garden? Or if anyone resembles my dear niece?"

Family Head Liu smiled and comforted Anning with gentle words.

Anning thought for a moment: "Didn’t see any questionable people, those who went to the garden were all young ladies from various families, if you say my sister resembles me somewhat, but she couldn’t possibly hurt Mr. Zeng, she’s less skilled than I am."

That’s certainly true.

Family Head Liu stopped talking.

Family Head Zhu quickly said: "Alright, Ningning, you may go."

Anning bowed and left the study.

After Anning left, Family Head Zhu spoke to Family Head Liu: "My two daughters both have pure intentions and are not deceitful people."

His meaning was to tell Family Head Liu to hurry up and find the real culprit, stop wasting time here.

Family Head Liu smiled wryly: "I already know that in my heart, but my nephew speaks so confidently, I couldn’t come without asking. Since I’ve asked, I can give an account when I return."

Family Head Zhu stood up to see Family Head Liu off: "Don’t worry, Brother Liu, with such an incident occurring, our Zhu family will not stand idly by. In the coming days, we will help Brother Liu capture the real culprit."

"Much appreciated."

Family Head Liu cupped his hands in gratitude.

After Family Head Liu departed, Anning emerged.

"Father, you won’t really aid the Liu family in finding the perpetrator, will you?"

Anning directly questioned Family Head Zhu.

Family Head Zhu glared at her: "Why are you meddling in this, hurry back to your room and behave properly."

Anning pouted: "I mean well, why be stern with me, Father."

"Where’s your well-meaning?"

Family Head Zhu felt a headache, couldn’t help but rub his brow.

Anning stepped forward: "The person who injured Zeng Cheng must be exceptionally strong. Father, think about it, Zeng Cheng’s cultivation is considered top-notch in Sifang City, yet that person managed to quietly hurt Zeng Cheng in the Liu family’s backyard, their cultivation must be very advanced. I suspect a Golden Core Master, as if a Foundation Establishment Cultivator could injure Zeng Cheng, it would create a big commotion..."

Family Head Zhu hadn’t thought of these things before; now hearing Anning speak, his heart was startled: "Do you really think it’s a Golden Core Master?"

Anning nodded: "Only a Golden Core Master has that ability."

Family Head Zhu waved her off: "I understand, you can go."

Anning smiled and then turned to leave.