Chapter 1049: Xia Wu’s Decision (Part 1)

Chapter 1049: Chapter 1049: Xia Wu’s Decision (Part 1)

Han Jing bid farewell to Xia Wu, and Su Huan also repeatedly pleaded. He wanted to help with Zhu’er’s funeral arrangements, insisting that Xia Wu must fulfill his wish to send Zhu’er on her final journey. Xia Wu agreed.

Returning to the Su Mansion, the Su Family couple, seeing their son, whom they had not seen for months and whose life was uncertain, were tearful and continuously expressed their gratitude to Han Jing and them.

Su Huan, seeing his parents who seemed to have aged by more than ten years in just a few months, felt an overwhelming sense of guilt. He had not even been able to care for his parents in their old age, had not fulfilled even the most basic filial duties, and yet he had been ready to die. How could he repay the nurturing grace of his parents, how could he live up to Zhu’er’s expectations of him?

What surprised Han Jing and others was that that afternoon, Xia Wu ordered people to gather all the townsfolk to the central square of the city. Not understanding what Xia Wu intended to do, they thought it was at least a good opportunity to find people, so Han Jing and the others went to the central square.

However, there were not many people in the central square; those who were there were scattered and knelt on the ground, trembling as if facing their death.

It seemed everyone was too frightened, influenced by the atmosphere of Xia Gui Island over these days, fearing being implicated in any events affecting them, so they dared not come.

It wasn’t until Xia Wu, the Island Master, suddenly knelt on the high platform at the center of the square that the entire Xia Gui Island was in an uproar.

In less than an hour, the entire central square was crowded. Although not everyone might have come, at least a significant portion of the population was there, and they began whispering among themselves.

Seeing that quite a number of people had arrived, Xia Wu did not get up. Even kneeling, there was still a sense of authority from the high platform. When she lifted her head, the entire square fell into silence instantly.

"Everyone, please be quiet. I have a few words to say."

Xia Wu’s voice was not loud, but as a White Flame Level master, her voice was enough for everyone present to hear and understand clearly.

In fact, even those far away at home who hadn’t come could hear her voice at that moment.

The scene became so quiet that it seemed they could almost hear the sound of the breeze brushing past.

"In the past few months, many unexpected things have happened on Xia Gui Island. I lost my beloved daughter and was manipulated, harming many innocent people. Although none of this was my intention, ultimately, it is all my fault. It was my oversight that led to today’s consequences. I hereby apologize to everyone. Moreover, I promise here to relinquish the position of Island Master of Xia Gui Island and select a capable person from the clan to continue serving as the Island Master of Xia Gui Island, restoring a peaceful and tranquil Xia Gui Island for everyone."

As soon as these words were spoken, after a moment of silence, the crowd burst into uproar.

They never expected that Xia Wu, who had been their Island Master for so many years, would suddenly propose to give up the position of Island Master. Honestly, if not for the events of the past few months, Xia Wu had always been an excellent Island Master. Her strength and capability had kept Xia Gui Island among the top ten of the Thirty-two Islands of the Human Domain, with not too heavy taxes or mining duties. Before this, Xia Gui Island truly seemed like a paradise.

So even after experiencing the months of panic and gloom, they had never thought of changing the Island Master of Xia Gui Island.