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80.28% To Rise Again in the Apocalypse [BL] / Chapter 107: Chapter 35.5 - The rabbit that brought down Xue Family's face

Chapter 107: Chapter 35.5 - The rabbit that brought down Xue Family's face

Xue Liang stared at his phone, reading the message he received from Xue Jun. Just yesterday, his brother called asking him if he has any weapons to spare. Xue Liang had sneered and even asked for his reason. When he was told that it was Li Xinwen's sister who wanted them, he was surprised. He had thought back to that young, naive woman that his brother had mistaken for his beloved for.

His surprise turned to curiosity and he asked for the reason. When he heard about the zombie apocalypse, Xue Liang laughed at first. He even mocked Xue Jun for believing such a thing. In the end, Xue Jun had said that if he doesn't believe it, he can come back home and he will prove that there are things that even science can't prove that exists.

Xue Liang, at first was reluctant to agree. It wasn't until Xue Jun promised him some benefit did he agree to it. He had called for his subordinates to prepare several batches of hot weapons that Xue Jun requested and when it wasn't enough, he went as far as to reach out to his contact overseas, wanting to smuggle in more.

Then, somewhere in the late afternoon, Xue Liang received a call from Xue Jun. At first, he simply ignored it. But from the persistence of the call, he gathered that it must be something very important. When he answered, he never expected that the first thing Xue Jun would ask him is if he could track Li Xinwen's whereabout. He still remembered the uncomfortable feeling that he had when he couldn't find out Li Xinwen's whereabout despite mobilizing all his men and resources.

Though he was feeling uncomfortable, he also believed that nothing bad happened to Li Xinwen. After all, in his mind, the current Li Xinwen isn't someone that normal people can deal with. He doesn't believe that some idiots could go up and kidnap him. He continued to get his men to search for Li Xinwen and it wasn't until night did they managed to track him. Xue Liang was about to tell his brother but the tracker suddenly moved, jumping from one point to one point. Xue Liang stared at his screen blankly. It wasn't until the GPS tracker from Li Xinwen's phone stopped at the location of his house did he call Xue Jun to inform the other.

That was yesterday's matter. Today, Xue Jun had sent him another message, summoning him home. He read the message so many times and 'summon' is the best description to it that Xue Liang could think of. "Fine, I will go and see what he wants," Xue Liang grumbled after a while. He then turned his phone off, took off his sim cards and threw it on the trash bin. Pulling on his desk drawer, he took out new sim cards and put it into his phone before powering it up again.

 Xue Liang travelled from his hideout to the Xue family ancestral home by helicopter. It was nothing new and every member of the main branch already knows the kind of business he has his hands into. But when he arrived, he was surprised that Xue Jun had personally come out to welcome him.

"Jun-ge, to what do I owe this special kind of welcoming?" Xue Liang asked.

"Just be good and follow me, ba. As long as you behave, those things that I promised you will be kept," Xue Jun said as he gestured for Xue Liang to follow him. While walking, Xue Jun decided to converse with Xue Liang. "A few days ago, you heard the news that Xiao Rui was injured, didn't you?"

"En. I did get the news. But no matter how I looked, I can't find the perpetrator. There was intel about his kidnappers, but their whereabouts were unknown. I even went as far as to 'interrogate' their family but no matter 'how' I asked, they still said that they didn't know," Xue Liang replied.

"Those people who harmed Xiao Rui has already been killed," Xue Jun informed Xue Liang.

"Oh? I didn't know you have it in you to kill civilians of our country, dear brother."

"It wasn't me. It was Li Xinwen," Xue Jun said in a low whisper so that only Xue Liang could hear him.

Hearing the name of the person of his obsession, Xue Liang's eyes were filled with mirth. His mind went back to that night when he found himself awake and bound inside Li Xinwen's house. Though his memories were blurry, the image of Li Xinwen stopping his brother from hitting him was still vivid in his eyes. Just the thought was enough for him to be happy.

"So, the little, harmless kitten can actually turn into a ferocious tiger. Ah... How I wish I could witness such beauty. Say, Jun-ge, how did he look like when he killed those people? Do you have a video?"

Xue Jun stared at Xue Liang as if he had grown another head. But remembering that this was Xue Liang, Xue Jun let out a heavy sigh. "I am not that perverted to actually record someone doing the killing," Xue Jun told Xue Liang. "In the first place, when I arrived it was already over."

"I see. That's a shame... hopefully I could see it one day," Xue Liang replied with a sadistic smile painted on his face.

"If you meant seeing his might, you probably will. Except, the target would be the zombies," Xue Jun murmured in a soft voice. By now, they finally reached the house. Xue Jun continued to lead Xue Liang all the way to the basement and inside the basement, Xue Rui was already waiting.

Seeing Xue Rui's condition, Xue Liang raised an eyebrow before he turned to Xue Jun. "I heard that Xiao Rui was covered in blood when you brought him back. According to my spy, his injuries looked severe but from what I see, he looks all fine and dandy."

"Why do I feel that you're mocking me, Liang-ge?" Xue Rui asked. "Naturally I'm alright because Xinwen treated me, ba! If not, my two legs will probably be wasted."

"The little kitten treated you?" Xue Liang asked. "Xiao Rui, explain... No, wait. You shut up. Jun-ge, you explain instead."

"Xiao Rui mentioned that he was given medicine. I suspect that the medicine has a great healing property. Probably something... magical," Xue Jun replied.

"Magical, huh..." Xue Liang's mind went back to certain books that he had on his person when he left Li Xinwen's home before. He didn't remember how he got the two books but when he read it, he felt that whoever wrote it must have been sick in the mind. Now though, he suddenly became suspicious. "Say, Dage, do you think that cultivators exist? Maybe Xinwen knew a cultivator and this cultivator is giving all these magical medicines to him? That would probably explain why he healed up so fast despite his accident."

"If that is true, what would you do?" Xue Jun asked.

"Of course, I'll find this master and ask him to teach me, ah! But unfortunately, cultivators are beings that only exists in fantasy. They don't exist," Xue Liang said in a casual tone.

"Anyway, I am not calling you here for this little chatter," Xue Jun said, quickly changing the topic. "Xiao Liang-"

"Don't call me that."

Xue Jun who was rudely cut off by Xue Liang stared at the other with a serious look. "Cut me off again and see how I'll punish you."

"As long as you don't call me that, I won't cut you off, dear brother," Xue Liang retorted.

Xue Rui silently stared at the two who are staring dagger at each other before he cleared his throat, effectively grabbing both of his elder brothers' attention. "Umm... Liang-ge, the reason why we called you here is because of this," Xue Rui handed Xue Liang the tablet that he has been holding for a while now. "This is the information about the upcoming apocalypse..."

Xue Liang stared at Xue Rui as if he was staring at a fool but still took the tablet into his hand. He quickly read the information on the tablet. The document was prepared by Li Jinghua and was sent to them late last night. It detailed everything from the arrival of the meteors, to the first sign of the change in the world's state. It delved deeper and as Xue Liang read, his frown deepened.

After a while, he put down the tablet and looked at Xue Rui, then Xue Jun. "You two believed in this crap? Jun-ge, don't tell me this is the proof you wanted to show me."

"That is not all. Here," Xue Jun grabbed the tablet and made several taps on the screen before handing it back to Xue Liang. On the screen, a video was playing.

"Oh dear, Xiao Rui, ah! Is this not your fiance?" Xue Liang asked in a mocking tone. "Oh, no wait. My bad, it is now ex-fiance, right?" he asked with a smirk despite knowing the answer.

"Shut up and watch the video," Xue Jun's voice had a hint of warning within and Xue Liang quickly shuts his mouth and stared into the tablet.

In the video, Li Jinghua could be seen conjuring a water ball on top of his palm and even manipulated it into several shapes. Xue Liang narrowed his eyes, paused the video, moved the indicator back to the beginning and watched it again. He did this several times before he turned to Xue Jun. "This video isn't manipulated?"

"Do you think I have time to manipulate a video just to prank you?" Xue Jun asked back. "Xiao Lian-"

"I said don't call me that."

"... Anyway, all you have to do is prepare the weapons. Whether you believe it or not, is up to you. Not to mention, you would still be making money anyway and also, the benefits are to your interest," Xue Jun decided to simply continue. "And before I forgot. Xiao Rui will begin training starting next week. I might not be available all the time so I hope that you can help keeping him in check when I am not free."

"Huh? And what makes you think I agree?" Xue Liang asked.

Xue Jun just stared at Xue Liang blankly before he gestured for Xue Liang to look at Xue Rui with his head. "Look at him. Him being bullied to the point of being injured so bad... don't you think that our Xue family's face was dragged down by this vegetarian rabbit?"

"Hmm... you're right. And we have the same face too... what would I do if any of my contacts saw Xue Rui and thought he's me? They might also think that this ancestor is a vegetarian. Fine. I will help... with a condition," Xue Liang turned to Xue Jun. "I'm allowed to bring whatever I want and I also want to be in that whatever group chat you have with Li Xinwen."

Meanwhile, the vegetarian rabbit Xue Rui can only stay quiet as he felt his impending doom during his upcoming training.


CREATORS' THOUGHTS
Lin_XiaoLong Lin_XiaoLong

Chapter 11/15!

Sometimes later, I'll release another one. The next part of chapter 35 will be back with Li Xinwen. Anyway, what do you guys think will happen when Li Xinwen meet with An Yunxu? Comment your thoughts down below!

Chapter 108: Chapter 35.6 - I suggest Senior also tread carefully.

Afternoon came, and Li Jinghua went over to the vacant villa that was just beside her house after eating lunch. Earlier, she had already called for the cleaning crew to help clean the villa so that it would look presentable to the client. Opening the door, she looked around the place and was satisfied with the cleaning work.

When An Yunxu came with his agent, Li Jinghua proceeded to give them a tour around the villa. All the while, she acts as a professional, despite feeling that An Yunxu is deliberately trying to probe into her personal life. To be exact, trying to probe more about Li Xinwen's wellbeings.

Li Jinghua politely replied, but never delved deeper into her personal life. When the tour ends and they exits the villa, Li Jinghua heard An Yunxu ask once more.

"Miss Li, is Xiao Xinwen's condition that bad? I noticed that you tend to avoid answering my question. I am only worried for my junior, ah!" An Yunxu said. "Also, since I am free and nearby. Do you think it is possible to pay him a visit? I won't disturb his rest. I promise. I only wanted to talk about work-related matters with him, after all, he was the supposed to be the one to act the role I have right now. I wanted some pointers from him."

An Yunxu has an amicable smile on his face, but Li Jinghua was someone who had experienced the apocalypse. She had learned how to sense malice from someone and at this moment, Li Jinghua could sense that An Yunxu was planning something.

"My brother might be resting at this-"

"Hua-jie!"

Li Jinghua heard a familiar voice calling out to her at a distance and when she turned her head over to the direction of the source, she saw Li Xinwen on the balcony of his room, waving at her. In the end, Li Jinghua was unable to lie to An Yunxu and could only wave back to her brother.

"It looks like Xiao Xinwen is up and awake. Pengfei, go and grab that get well gift from the car," An Yunxu told his agent who then went to the car to get the gift.

From the balcony, Li Xinwen was staring at the trio with a deep look. Earlier, when he left the dimension for lunch, he saw Li Jinghua's message about An Yunxu. So he didn't go back to the dimension as planned. When he sensed two foreign spiritual signature, Li Xinwen trained his ears to listen to their conversation. To his surprise, he found out something that made his neutral stance on An Yunxu became hostile.

Seeing An Yunxu conversing with his sister, and hearing how Li Jinghua is about to chase An Yunxu away from visiting him, Li Xinwen can only call out to her. He didn't want his sister to meddle with his problem.

'It's alright if you were only a rival in the entertainment world, but to actually cause harm and even almost killing me, I don't think I can let this off,' Li Xinwen thought to himself. But when he realized what he was thinking, Li Xinwen froze in place. He took several deep breaths and calmed his mind. 'I might've fallen too deep into this act... keep yourself together, Xinwen. You and the original are two people of different soul.'

He continued to watch as Li Jinghua talked to An Yunxu, silently eavesdropping on their conversation as they made their way to the Li family house. Seeing this, Li Xinwen gave them a friendly wave once more, before going back inside. He went down in a relaxed manner then slowly made his way to the entrance. When he opened the door, Li Jinghua, An Yunxu and his agent had just arrived in front of the door.

"Come on in, ba. But be quiet, my mother is resting in her room," Li Xinwen informed them.

"Xiao Wen, ah. It's good to see that you are well," An Yunxu said with a smile. "This is a gift from me. I apologize for not being able to visit you before this. As you know, my schedule is packed."

Li Xinwen received the gift from An Yunxu, which was a basket of fruit as well as a small box wrapped in gift wrapping. "It's alright, Senior An. Xinwen understand," Li Xinwen replied with a smile.

"Ah'Wen, I have to go back to work. If anything happens, reach out to 'us', alright?" Li Jinghua said with a slightly worried expression. The 'us' she mentions naturally the people in the group chat.

Hearing this, Li Xinwen let out a burst of a low chuckle. "Hua-jie, what is there to be worried about? It's not like an 'accident' can happen inside the house," as Li Xinwen uttered the word accident, his eyes landed on An Yunxu. Though Li Xinwen was smiling, there was a cold glint present in his eyes. An Yunxu suddenly felt cold, as if being doused in ice water. An Yunxu's heart suddenly filled with worry, wondering if Li Xinwen found out that he had his hands in his accident.

Li Jinghua left, but An Yunxu was still rooted in place. Li Xinwen was still staring at him while holding the door open. "Senior An, are you still going to come in?" Li Xinwen asked in a friendly voice but to An Yunxu, it sounded like the devil himself was beckoning him to his death.

"I-I suddenly remembered I have something to do!" An Yunxu replied.

The agent, hearing this was surprising and hurriedly took out his schedule book to check. But An Yunxu's schedule for the day was empty. Understanding what his artist wanted to do, he also speaks up. "Ah, yes. It was my mistake. There was indeed a meeting with a brand representative to talk about the contract of being the spokesperson. Mr Li, I apologize but I will have to take Xiao An with me. When we have time, we will go and visit you properly."

After hearing how his agent had helped cover him, An Yunxu also voiced out his disappointment, saying that how he wished to come in and talk for a while. After that, he hurriedly turned around, wanting to leave. But Li Xinwen's voice stopped him in his track.

"Senior An, don't think I don't know who is behind that accident. That accident has taken five innocent lives. I suggest Senior An also tread carefully," Li Xinwen said with a hint of warning before he went inside the house and closed the door.

An Yunxu did not miss the threat that was hidden under Li Xinwen's words. Hurrying back to his car, An Yunxu quickly told his agent to drive away. "Fuck! Pengfei, do you think that Li Xinwen found out that I was the one behind his accident?" An Yunxu asked.

"That's impossible. You've never contacted the person responsible for the accident yourself, and the middle-man that we used were already sent overseas. We even paid a lot of hush money so there is no doubt that he won't speak," his agent replied.

"Then why was he saying that?!"

"He might just be grasping at straws," the agent answered. "It might be that he was unwilling to accept the fact that you had taken his role in [Death to My Destiny] and had wanted to scare you into admitting. But as long as you don't admit, he will not have any evidence. Xiao An, don't worry too much. After this movie, that Li Xinwen will not be a hindrance anymore."

"He better not be!" An Yunxu hissed under his breath. "Speaking of which, didn't the report says that his injuries were so serious? How is it that there isn't even a single scar on his face?! Even if he didn't die, at the very least, he should have scars."

"About that..."

"Bah! Whatever. The company has given him a year off. In this one year, people should start to forget he even exists in the entertainment circle," An Yunxu said as if trying to comfort himself. The agent didn't say anything else as he continued to drive silently.

Meanwhile, back in the Li family household, Li Xinwen was sitting on his bed, looking at the small box that was given by An Yunxu. He had scanned the object within with his spiritual energy and had deemed that it was not dangerous. But whenever he tried to open it, he hesitated. He did not understand why he was hesitating. 'Is it the original's lingering feeling at play?' Li Xinwen wondered. Even earlier, the anger that he felt didn't originate from him, himself. Instead, it came deep from within his soul.

'Soul?!' as soon as the thought crossed his mind, he threw the box away and repositioned himself, sitting in a lotus position. Closing his eyes, he relaxed his minds and entered his sea of consciousness. Here is where his memories rest, both his own and the original Li Xinwen's. Of course, he had already separated the two and even sorted them out properly. He went deeper until he could see his soul core, covered in a dense blue aura.

He could see there was a crack on his soul core, and he knew the reason for it was because he had used soul attack on An Wuya before. 'Was the crack this small? I'm pretty sure the crack was bigger before...'

But this wasn't what he came to search for. The cracks can be restored, as long as he nourishes his soul over time but before that, he needed to remove the demonic qi inside him. He looked around, but he still couldn't see anything. 'Was I wrong?' Li Xinwen thought to himself.

Finding out that there was nothing wrong within his soul, Li Xinwen left his sea of consciousness and opened his eyes once again. But what he didn't realize was that, when he left, a speck of white shined slightly but its light was immediately overwhelmed by the blue aura around it. The white light disappeared into Li Xinwen's soul core, returning to its source. Within Li Xinwen's soul core, rests another core. White, small and weak, and yet, as it continues to revolve within Li Xinwen's soul core, a small thread of white mist went to the small crack, slowly repairing it. Of course, due to its weak nature, one will not be able to see it with naked eyes since the process itself was extremely slow.


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Lin_XiaoLong Lin_XiaoLong

Chapter 12/15

Enjoy this double release today so that the release on next Monday won't be replaced with the bonus daily release XD

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