All of these were terrifying powers, each significant enough to intimidate a region. The Su Family was arrogant yet never flaunted their influence, keeping a low profile on ordinary days. However, for Sheng Ning, they broke many of their usual rules, attracting much side-eye from the outside world.
Sheng Ning opened her mouth but no words came out. Was this the tragedy of "I don't kill Boren, yet Boren dies because of me"? She didn't want to be involved with the Su Family, but blood ties were not so easily rationalized away. Thus, these entanglements had already begun even before she became aware of them.
"Blood ties cannot be severed. Some things you cannot just cut off with a single slice and refuse to acknowledge the death of," were the words Su Hai truly wanted to say. Although Ningning was much more sensible and mature than her peers, her perspective wasn't broad enough, and she unavoidably lacked maturity in seeing and dealing with issues.
