บท 23: Chapter 23-Family Meeting
"Your progress is not bad, son," Yun Lan spoke as Xiao sat in her room with Xuanyin in his lap. It had been a few days since he started cultivating, and he hadn't made any extraordinary leaps. He was still within the 3rd realm of body refining, though he made it seem like he was stuck there for now. Among the kids his age, he was currently the fastest, and he intended to stay that way.
"Thanks, Mom," Xiao happily replied to his mother's words. Xuanyin also nodded her head and silently praised him. Yun Lan looked at Xiao and asked, "So, you chose the sword as your main weapon, right?"
"Yes, mother."
"Have you started training with more extensive styles and techniques?"
"I have already chosen some sword techniques from the clan, and I have made some progress."
"That's good. Do you want any slaves to practice on? It wouldn't matter if you killed them, too."
"For now, no. I will ask when I need them."
"Sure, it's your wish, after all."
Yun Lan didn't ask any more questions. Xiao remained silent. When his mother asked about slaves for practice, he wasn't surprised. He knew his mother was ruthless, and without such a trait, one would never succeed in this world as a cultivator. He wasn't lying when he said the sword forms he used were from the family.
Unlike cultivation techniques, sword techniques and others needed to be used in combat. He couldn't use techniques that weren't from the family, but he did know some techniques outside the family. He had learned various types during his first life. Moreover, he had already learned the techniques in the family during his first life as well. So it didn't take him long to get used to them. Right now, his main focus is finding a way to cure his sister.
He knew of some treasures spread across the lower heavens, including a known treasure that could cure his sister's illness. However, the price for it was so high that even if the Yun family used up their entire fortune, they wouldn't be able to afford it.
Xiao knew its location, but unlike in the past, he couldn't rely on others to get it for him. If news of it spread, the Yun family would undoubtedly claim it for themselves. The treasure he was searching for was rare even in the third heaven, and it would benefit everyone as it had the ability to enhance a person's talent.
No, he had to go for this treasure himself. Currently, there was no one he trusted with such a huge task, but that would need to change. Xiao didn't believe in the mindset of {I'll do everything by myself and be invincible alone.} Maybe he would have believed in it in the past, but now he knew better. Having a group to lead and use for oneself would be extremely useful. He already had a few candidates in mind. It was at this time that a high-level servant walked in after knocking. He gave a bow to Yun Lan and spoke.
"Miss, you and the family are requested by the family head to go to the family meeting room."
"Okay, you may leave."
Yun Lan spoke coldly with a frigid face. Hearing this, the servant shivered for a moment before walking out. After he left, Yun Lan looked at Xiao and nodded her head. He nodded back to her. They didn't take much time as they headed out of his mother's courtyard and made their way to the family meeting room.
"What do you think it will be about, Mother?"
"I don't know, but judging by how rushed he is, it must be important."
Xiao nodded his head at his mother's words. Holding his sister's hand, he and his mother walked toward a huge room where many important meetings took place. The Yun family manor was very large, with several family members and servants. It took a few minutes for them to reach the large hall.
Entering inside, he could see his father, grandfather, some elders, and other family members. He could even see Yun Yurou among the group, her cheeks faintly blushing as she looked at him. He could say that his current appearance was very suave, even for a ten-year-old. When he entered with his mother and sister, many eyes were focused on him.
At the moment, he was the best genius in the family, so many were interested in him, evaluating his worth. As they saw Xiao at the gathering, many nodded their heads in approval, recognizing his confident gaze and stance. It was clear that he would go far.
Meanwhile, Xiao's gaze was fixed on a nine-year-old girl standing beside a middle-aged man. Looking at the girl, a mix of complex feelings filled his heart. Just as he identified the girl, he understood the reason for the gathering. Taking deep breaths to regain his composure, he walked up to his grandfather with his family, and they all bowed.
"Greetings, family head."
"Good, you have arrived."
Yun Hao nodded his head in acknowledgment. At the same time, Xiao's father, Yun Qing, walked toward them with a calm smile on his face. Approaching Xiao, he ruffled his hair with a pat and spoke.
"You have really made me proud, son."
"Thank you, Lord Father."
Xiao responded respectfully, without displaying any excitement or happiness. Seeing this, Yun Qing's face twitched, but he didn't say anything. He looked at his first wife, who stared back at him coldly, devoid of any affection. A hint of hatred flashed through his eyes, but he refocused his attention on his daughter, attempting to pat her. However, Xuanyin hid behind Xiao, refusing his touch. Observing all this, Xiao spoke before things could escalate.
"Lord Father, don't mind my sister. You know she doesn't like anybody touching her, and her freezing might be uncomfortable for you. She was just looking out for Lord Father."
Everyone who heard this knew it was utter bullshit. The coldness of a mortal girl being uncomfortable for a high-level cultivator? But even though the crowd knew it, no one rebuked Xiao. Finding a way out, Yun Qing nodded his head and smiled.
"Indeed, I can see that. It's no problem. She was just being a loving daughter."
With that, he didn't say anything more as he walked away to his other wife and family. Xiao's eyes looked coldly at his father as he moved away. In his previous life, he would have been ecstatic to receive his father's approval, but now he didn't care if his father cared about him or not, he could go and die for all Xiao cares.
บท 24: Chapter 24-Family Meet[2]
"Good, you have all gathered," Yun Hao spoke as he looked at the people who had gathered. There weren't many, the ones present were the main family. Yun Hao stood in the middle as the others gathered around him. Meanwhile, Xiao stood beside his mother and sister, occasionally glancing at the nine-year-old girl.
She was cute, with long black hair tied in a ponytail, a cute nose, and dark black eyes that shined like gems. She seemed shy as she stood next to her father, a handsome middle-aged man who along with his daughter is the only outsider, not part of the family, being present in the meeting.
Xiao knew about him, the man being the son of the head of the Li family, a family that existed within the Yun family territory. They weren't as strong as the Yun family, but they weren't too bad. The nine-year-old girl is the granddaughter of the head, and her mother had died after giving birth to her, or at least that's what the world knew.
That wasn't all. In his previous life, the girl was his fiancée. The engagement happened just a month after his awakening, so he didn't expect it to happen so soon. Looking at the shy girl, Xiao could only sigh. In his past life, he didn't pay much attention to her, especially after her talent awakened.
Engagements between two individuals usually took place after both parties had awakened their talent to ensure compatibility. It wouldn't make sense if the girl awakened a great talent while the boy didn't, or vice versa. To avoid such issues, family engagements were decided after both parties awakened their talent. Engaging only one party has awakened is like gambling with someone's future and making a mockery of that person.
Xiao knew this too well. In his past life, his father never liked him, his mother, or his sister. Their low standing caused him to be pushed down further when his talent awakened. Although they didn't abandon him or cut off his resources, they simply stopped caring about him. Even in this life, the talent he displayed was also nothing extraordinary. Despite his great comprehension and battle powers, others only saw his potential as just something. He's talented, but it's not like talented ones like Xiao didn't grace the family before. Xiao had thought that with his recent display, things would be different, but he had overestimated his family.
'Sigh... What was I thinking?' Xiao's eyes turned extremely cold for a moment, a hint of red flashing through his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure. Only Xuanyin, who had a connection with him, noticed. Xiao turned to the nine-year-old girl, whose name was Li Lun. She was among those he had hurt, and he vowed not to repeat the same mistakes.
In his past life, just as she awakened her talent, Li Lun lost her sight. Yes, she became blind. Her cultivation talent wasn't exceptional, and no matter which doctor examined her, they all said that she was destined to be blind and her powers would not be great. It wasn't just blindness; she also became disabled, losing all feeling in her legs and never being able to walk. In one word, her future seemed bleak.
Xiao still remembered how his mother fought to cancel the engagement. How could his mother sit back and watch her son marry someone with a disability? But she didn't win the argument. His grandfather and father spoke about the "integrity" and "face" of the family and how breaking a promised engagement would reflect poorly on them. It was all a bunch of bullshit. The Min family and his father just wanted to put him down, their own child. But it was Li Lun who suffered the most.
She truly had feelings for him, but the arrogant Xiao from the past had trampled on them and left. He didn't pay any attention to her, leaving her completely heartbroken and transforming the shy girl into a cold-hearted person. But in the future, she showed everyone who looked down on her that she was not what they declared her to be, and that Li Lun was someone that would reach true greatness, though she was no longer named Li Lun.
It turned out that she was chosen by an Immortal for a legacy, and the suffering she endured was a test. When she passed, she soared to the Void realm in the blink of an eye, becoming a princess and then an archery goddess in the future. Xiao couldn't help but be in awe when her stories spread across all the lands.
Her most famous story was when she single-handedly defended an entire realm from a monster wave with just a bow. Her name and adventures became known throughout the realms, and she even joined the Heavenly Opposers by her own choice. The legacy she was chosen for played a part as well.
She was the Void Archer, blessed with the Void physique, and with the goodwill of the Void Ruler, she lived a life above all. In the future, there were several phrases about her, such as: {Never let down your guard in front of the Void Archer, or you won't know how you died.}
The truth was that, like Xuanyin, Li Lun also became a legend. She was even adopted as the Void Ruler's daughter. But those who knew the legends didn't know the troubles Li Lun had gone through. Xiao had initially thought that after Li Lan became famous, she had forgotten about him and didn't care. But he was wrong. During some of his travels, she saved his life without him knowing.
It was only when he read about the Heavenly Opposers that he learned the truth. He didn't know why she did it, but she had helped him, and he believed in repaying his debts, especially when he knew that she had never been truly happy or content in her life. That was all due to the Heavenly Court, who thought she was chosen.
Countless times, they had caused chaos in her life. Despair and danger followed her, and the Heavenly Rulers kept her on their list. Due to the intervention of the Heavenly Trees, this generation's supposed chosen ones were protected by a fog. It did protect them, but several talents that should have shone were snuffed out due to suspicion.
But this time might be different. Not all of them might meet a tragic fate. Some might survive, but that would only happen if Xiao willed it, and he only moved when he was certain of his profit.
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