She knew that Shuhua's marriage was indeed arranged by her father, but the reasons behind it were complicated and complex, and it was hard to explain in a few words. Behind it lay a lot of helplessness and heartache.

Bringing up old stories now would be like stabbing a sharp blade into an already healed wound, causing painful memories to resurface and only adding to the suffering and sorrow.

Xia Xiong sighed deeply, a sigh filled with weariness and helplessness, as if bearing the weight of his family's rise and fall over the years.

He slowly began, "So, are you planning to go over and check on things tonight?"

In just a short moment, he had talked a lot with his son and naturally learned about Xia Wan's martial arts skills.

Xia Shuyu was initially worried that Xia Xiong would object to them going to investigate, but upon hearing this, she immediately straightened her back, like a tall poplar tree that stood firm in the strong wind.

With sharp, unwavering eyes, he spoke first: "Dad, in my opinion, we have no choice but to go this time. Think about it, if Guo Guanghua and Zhao Guodong are colluding, who knows what they might do to our family. Now that I know about this beforehand, how can I sit idly by and watch our family fall into danger step by step?"

At this moment, she parted her lips slightly, and every word she uttered seemed to carry immense power, with an unshakeable resolve.

She stood tall and straight, her gaze intense, as if nothing and no one in the world could possibly become an obstacle in her path.

This resolute, decisive, and efficient demeanor is a world apart from her previous intelligent yet gentle and peaceful self. It's as if she's become a completely different person. At this moment, she is like a brave warrior about to go to the battlefield, willing to pay any price for the honor and safety of her family.

Xia Shuqin watched from the sidelines, her blood boiling with excitement. Her emotions were at their peak, and she hurriedly put her hands on her hips, her face turning bright red with excitement, like a ripe tomato.

With a face full of urgency, she shouted loudly, "That's right, Dad! Eldest sister is right. Our Xia family has never been a pushover. How can we sit idly by and wait to die? We must take the initiative and nip their conspiracy in the bud before it's fully formed!"

Her voice was full of fighting spirit and determination, as if she wanted to cut down all her enemies.

Xia Xiong stood with his hands behind his back, his expression solemn, like a general burdened with heavy responsibilities and full of worries. His gaze, like a sharp knife, carefully swept across the faces of his children.

He tried to glean the safest course of action from their expressions. Finally, he fixed his gaze on Xia Jianguo, who had remained quiet and thoughtful, and asked in a steady, firm voice, "Jianguo, what do you think?"

Xia Jianguo frowned slightly, lost in thought. His eyes were deep, like the most mysterious black hole in the night sky, as he rapidly constructed various coping strategies in his mind.

Every possible scenario and every potential risk is within his consideration.

After a moment, he raised his head, his eyes revealing composure and wisdom, and slowly said, "I think we can go and find out what's going on. But we absolutely cannot act rashly; we must plan carefully in advance."

Now that Wanwan already knows they're meeting, with her abilities, she might even be able to find out the exact location. We can set up an ambush there beforehand, remain still, and observe secretly to see what shady business they're plotting.”

As he spoke, his gaze turned to his daughter, Xia Wan, his eyes questioning, as if conveying trust and expectation to her.

He knew that his daughter had brought this up, and he believed that Xia Wan had a unique way of handling the specific details.

Others may not know, but he is well aware of the existence of that magical system; it is their trump card.

He believed that Xia Wan, with the help of the system, would definitely be able to provide key information for this operation and become a crucial asset to the family's mission.

Xia Wan understood immediately and nodded slightly, the movement so subtle that it was almost imperceptible to others.

She secretly thought to herself that she could find out the exact time by secretly searching the system. Since the system's messages were updated in real time, keeping a close eye on Guo Guanghua and Zhao Guodong would be a piece of cake for her.

With the system's powerful functions, she was confident that it would provide a solid guarantee for the family's operation, like a strong shield protecting the family's safety.

Xia Xiong didn't notice their subtle movements. He simply nodded slightly, acknowledging his children's suggestion. He then added, "This trip is likely to be dangerous. I'll arrange a few more people for you. More strength means more security."

He knew that this trip was fraught with danger, like stepping into a dark jungle full of traps. Only by deploying more people could he ensure the safety of his children to the greatest extent, increase the chances of success in this expedition, and allow the family to occupy a favorable position in this war without gunpowder.