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Swish!
Tep!
Stopping right in front of his house, he could see a crudely made grave not far from the house. The trace of small stones moved to cover it all up was still there, telling him that it must be a child who did it. At the same time, the word 'Ye Ai Xia' was written at the tombstone.
"Xia'er, I have returned back," Ye Xiao started talking. His eyes were looking straight to the letter in front of him. "I'm too late, aren't I?"
Bang!
He dropped to his knees as tears streamed out from the corner of his eyes. His expression was full of anguish as he looked at the words in front of him. The grave in front of him told him clearly that his beloved wife had died. The only woman whom he loved so greatly in this world had departed earlier than him.
"I'm sorry, Xia'er…. I'm sorry."
I'm sorry.
I've never been a good husband to you.
I can't accompany you.
Ye Xiao didn't say anything else as he stayed in that position for a long time. Regret enveloped his entire body and tears poured out like a rainfall. He silently prayed in front of his wife's grave.
All he could feel was pain and sadness.
He wouldn't be able to meet with her anymore until the rest of his life in this world.
He didn't even know how much time had passed before he stood up and walked on the side of the tomb. It was then his eyes noticed the flower that was swaying on the right side. It was placed there and imbued with Eon Energy to make sure that it didn't move away or wilt.
The Eon Energy he felt was warm and comforting.
"Ye Jiao…"
The only person who would be able to do this is Ye Jiao, his daughter. A smile formed on his lips, yet his eyes shone with sadness. He wished for nothing more than to stay with his wife, but he knew that he needed to find his daughter.
No matter what, he would meet with her again.
"Ye Jiao, I will find you. Dad promised you."
The wind blew around him as if telling him to hurry. Ye Xiao wiped his tears and utilized his Eon Energy to create a much more powerful barrier around this place. He wished that this place could stay as tranquil as possible.
He had already reached rank 5, meaning that he wouldn't be able to get out of the Four Kingdoms using the ordinary means anymore. He had to find another way to get out of this place and reach the main kingdom where the Four Kingdom was connected to.
It wouldn't be an easy journey.
But Ye Xiao didn't care for all of that. "I wish I'll be able to meet with you soon, Jiao'er. At that time, I'll apologize for the pain I have caused you, for leaving you alone in this cruel world."
He's truly a failure as a father.
However, he will not abandon his daughter again.
No matter what, he had to find her and reunite back with his daughter once more.
After he had finished, he departed and disappeared once more.
…
Days after the incident.
The people who accompanied the youngsters for examination soon returned back from the examination location. The city would be closed, so they had no other choice but to return back to where they came from. This included Wei Shang's group.
He was already dejected because of Ye Jiao's performance back in the academy examination. But what waited for him back in the Four Kingdom was even much worse than what he expected.
it was a total disaster.
Everything was destroyed and the people there were working hard to rebuild everything while keeping everything a secret. Yet, they knew that war would be inevitable when the opposing kingdoms heard what had happened.
They had to be extra careful.
"What's happening here?" Wei Shang stood in front of the ruins of the city with Wei Xie following behind him quietly.
The one at the front, Lu Changqing, passed him a look. "Ye Xiao returned back and destroyed everything."
"YE XIAO?"
This name caused Wei Shang's body to grow cold. Recalling how powerful that man had become around 5 years ago, he felt a shiver down his spine. If Ye Xiao was still alive until now, he couldn't imagine just how powerful that person would be.
It is scary.
Behind him, Wei Xie's eyes flashed the moment the name Ye Xiao was mentioned. She had heard this name countless times in the past because of how famous that man was. Now, she felt curious about that particular 'genius.'
"Yes."
"H-how?"
"I don't know," Lu Changqing replied plainly. "I wasn't in the capital city at that time, so I can't answer for sure. Also, His Majesty is not in good condition. The two of us might be the only one who can fight among the rank 4 in this kingdom."
Two Eon Energy Master Rank 4.
This would directly place the Chen Kingdom at the very bottom among the four of them and at the same, the most vulnerable one. If any of the other kingdoms wished to kill them, it wouldn't be impossible. They could do that very easily.
"Is Ye Xiao still around?"
"I don't know. He's already rank 5, so I can't possibly hope to fight against him."
"You! Don't talk as if this matter didn't concern you! if not for your second son, the Imperial Family won't be so weak!"
Lu Changqing didn't even care for the enraged Wei Shang. "Do you honestly believe that Chen Tian will be able to fight back if he's in prime condition?"
"Call him…"
"You're too stupid. The difference between rank 4 and rank 5 is not just one number. It's essentially different in terms of power and range. Even if there are 10 Chen Tian, they won't be able to defeat Ye Xiao."
"No… no way," Wei Shang's eyes turned lifeless. He knew that if Ye Xiao found him, he would be killed in the most brutal way possible. No sane man would let a man who wished to take the former's wife live peacefully.
"If I were you, I advise you to stay low and guard the border," Lu Changqing said coldly. "Make sure that Ye Xiao will be unable to find you and blend in the crowd as much as possible."
"What…?"
"You should know that I only think about this kingdom and not your feud," Lu Changqing stared back with emotionless eyes. He was telling the man before him clearly that he only worked for the kingdom and didn't care in the slightest for their battle and personal hatred.
Wei Shang's eyes widened for a moment before a mocking smile appeared on his lips. Right, he was truly an idiot.
Lu Changqing has never cared for interpersonal relationships or whatsoever. He was taught ever since he was young that he had to follow the rules and everything. The things that occurred to him were all analyzed to find the effect on the largest scale possible. This was the only reason this person could become official, and the king was never suspicious of him.
All that was in this man's mind was only how to create a better country.
"I understand. I'll do that, but I need you to take care of my daughter," Wei Shang pointed to Wei Xie. "She had just formed her core, so I wish that you can make sure that she can live well."
Lu Changqing passed a glance. "Lu Zhi."
"Yes, father?" a young woman with a veil covering her face stepped forward. Her eyes were showing hatred and determination at the same time.
"Take Wei Xie with you, and I hope you two can get along well."
Wei Xie looked at Lu Zhi as her brows knitted a bit. She had heard about the incident where Lu Zhi lost her beautiful face. Touching her own face for a bit, she sighed deeply for she understood that it wouldn't be easy for her to win over Lu Zhi.
'But it doesn't matter. I'll be able to overcome everything.'
"I'll be going," Wei Shang turned around and left. He felt that lately, things truly hadn't been going according to his wishes. Everything seemed to crumble into dust.
On the other side, Lu Su looked at the crowd as he sighed. One way or another, they needed to find a way to keep the Chen Kingdom alive. If those people found out the things that occurred here, there was no doubt that a war would happen.
Before it could start, they needed to have someone reach rank 4.
Whoever it is.
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Swish!
Tep!
Stopping right in front of his house, he could see a crudely made grave not far from the house. The trace of small stones moved to cover it all up was still there, telling him that it must be a child who did it. At the same time, the word 'Ye Ai Xia' was written at the tombstone.
"Xia'er, I have returned back," Ye Xiao started talking. His eyes were looking straight to the letter in front of him. "I'm too late, aren't I?"
Bang!
He dropped to his knees as tears streamed out from the corner of his eyes. His expression was full of anguish as he looked at the words in front of him. The grave in front of him told him clearly that his beloved wife had died. The only woman whom he loved so greatly in this world had departed earlier than him.
"I'm sorry, Xia'er…. I'm sorry."
I'm sorry.
I've never been a good husband to you.
I can't accompany you.
Ye Xiao didn't say anything else as he stayed in that position for a long time. Regret enveloped his entire body and tears poured out like a rainfall. He silently prayed in front of his wife's grave.
All he could feel was pain and sadness.
He wouldn't be able to meet with her anymore until the rest of his life in this world.
He didn't even know how much time had passed before he stood up and walked on the side of the tomb. It was then his eyes noticed the flower that was swaying on the right side. It was placed there and imbued with Eon Energy to make sure that it didn't move away or wilt.
The Eon Energy he felt was warm and comforting.
"Ye Jiao…"
The only person who would be able to do this is Ye Jiao, his daughter. A smile formed on his lips, yet his eyes shone with sadness. He wished for nothing more than to stay with his wife, but he knew that he needed to find his daughter.
No matter what, he would meet with her again.
"Ye Jiao, I will find you. Dad promised you."
The wind blew around him as if telling him to hurry. Ye Xiao wiped his tears and utilized his Eon Energy to create a much more powerful barrier around this place. He wished that this place could stay as tranquil as possible.
He had already reached rank 5, meaning that he wouldn't be able to get out of the Four Kingdoms using the ordinary means anymore. He had to find another way to get out of this place and reach the main kingdom where the Four Kingdom was connected to.
It wouldn't be an easy journey.
But Ye Xiao didn't care for all of that. "I wish I'll be able to meet with you soon, Jiao'er. At that time, I'll apologize for the pain I have caused you, for leaving you alone in this cruel world."
He's truly a failure as a father.
However, he will not abandon his daughter again.
No matter what, he had to find her and reunite back with his daughter once more.
After he had finished, he departed and disappeared once more.
…
Days after the incident.
The people who accompanied the youngsters for examination soon returned back from the examination location. The city would be closed, so they had no other choice but to return back to where they came from. This included Wei Shang's group.
He was already dejected because of Ye Jiao's performance back in the academy examination. But what waited for him back in the Four Kingdom was even much worse than what he expected.
it was a total disaster.
Everything was destroyed and the people there were working hard to rebuild everything while keeping everything a secret. Yet, they knew that war would be inevitable when the opposing kingdoms heard what had happened.
They had to be extra careful.
"What's happening here?" Wei Shang stood in front of the ruins of the city with Wei Xie following behind him quietly.
The one at the front, Lu Changqing, passed him a look. "Ye Xiao returned back and destroyed everything."
"YE XIAO?"
This name caused Wei Shang's body to grow cold. Recalling how powerful that man had become around 5 years ago, he felt a shiver down his spine. If Ye Xiao was still alive until now, he couldn't imagine just how powerful that person would be.
It is scary.
Behind him, Wei Xie's eyes flashed the moment the name Ye Xiao was mentioned. She had heard this name countless times in the past because of how famous that man was. Now, she felt curious about that particular 'genius.'
"Yes."
"H-how?"
"I don't know," Lu Changqing replied plainly. "I wasn't in the capital city at that time, so I can't answer for sure. Also, His Majesty is not in good condition. The two of us might be the only one who can fight among the rank 4 in this kingdom."
Two Eon Energy Master Rank 4.
This would directly place the Chen Kingdom at the very bottom among the four of them and at the same, the most vulnerable one. If any of the other kingdoms wished to kill them, it wouldn't be impossible. They could do that very easily.
"Is Ye Xiao still around?"
"I don't know. He's already rank 5, so I can't possibly hope to fight against him."
"You! Don't talk as if this matter didn't concern you! if not for your second son, the Imperial Family won't be so weak!"
Lu Changqing didn't even care for the enraged Wei Shang. "Do you honestly believe that Chen Tian will be able to fight back if he's in prime condition?"
"Call him…"
"You're too stupid. The difference between rank 4 and rank 5 is not just one number. It's essentially different in terms of power and range. Even if there are 10 Chen Tian, they won't be able to defeat Ye Xiao."
"No… no way," Wei Shang's eyes turned lifeless. He knew that if Ye Xiao found him, he would be killed in the most brutal way possible. No sane man would let a man who wished to take the former's wife live peacefully.
"If I were you, I advise you to stay low and guard the border," Lu Changqing said coldly. "Make sure that Ye Xiao will be unable to find you and blend in the crowd as much as possible."
"What…?"
"You should know that I only think about this kingdom and not your feud," Lu Changqing stared back with emotionless eyes. He was telling the man before him clearly that he only worked for the kingdom and didn't care in the slightest for their battle and personal hatred.
Wei Shang's eyes widened for a moment before a mocking smile appeared on his lips. Right, he was truly an idiot.
Lu Changqing has never cared for interpersonal relationships or whatsoever. He was taught ever since he was young that he had to follow the rules and everything. The things that occurred to him were all analyzed to find the effect on the largest scale possible. This was the only reason this person could become official, and the king was never suspicious of him.
All that was in this man's mind was only how to create a better country.
"I understand. I'll do that, but I need you to take care of my daughter," Wei Shang pointed to Wei Xie. "She had just formed her core, so I wish that you can make sure that she can live well."
Lu Changqing passed a glance. "Lu Zhi."
"Yes, father?" a young woman with a veil covering her face stepped forward. Her eyes were showing hatred and determination at the same time.
"Take Wei Xie with you, and I hope you two can get along well."
Wei Xie looked at Lu Zhi as her brows knitted a bit. She had heard about the incident where Lu Zhi lost her beautiful face. Touching her own face for a bit, she sighed deeply for she understood that it wouldn't be easy for her to win over Lu Zhi.
'But it doesn't matter. I'll be able to overcome everything.'
"I'll be going," Wei Shang turned around and left. He felt that lately, things truly hadn't been going according to his wishes. Everything seemed to crumble into dust.
On the other side, Lu Su looked at the crowd as he sighed. One way or another, they needed to find a way to keep the Chen Kingdom alive. If those people found out the things that occurred here, there was no doubt that a war would happen.
Before it could start, they needed to have someone reach rank 4.
Whoever it is.
Swish!Tep!Stopping right in front of his house, he could see a crudely made grave not far from the house. The trace of small stones moved to cover it all up was still there, telling him that it must be a child who did it. At the same time, the word 'Ye Ai Xia' was written at the tombstone."Xia'er, I have returned back," Ye Xiao started talking. His eyes were looking straight to the letter in front of him. "I'm too late, aren't I?"Bang!He dropped to his knees as tears streamed out from the corner of his eyes. His expression was full of anguish as he looked at the words in front of him. The grave in front of him told him clearly that his beloved wife had died. The only woman whom he loved so greatly in this world had departed earlier than him."I'm sorry, Xia'er. I'm sorry."I'm sorry.I've never been a good husband to you.I can't accompany you.Ye Xiao didn't say anything else as he stayed in that position for a long time. Regret enveloped his entire body and tears poured out like a rainfall. He silently prayed in front of his wife's grave.All he could feel was pain and sadness.He wouldn't be able to meet with her anymore until the rest of his life in this world.He didn't even know how much time had passed before he stood up and walked on the side of the tomb. It was then his eyes noticed the flower that was swaying on the right side. It was placed there and imbued with Eon Energy to make sure that it didn't move away or wilt.The Eon Energy he felt was warm and comforting."Ye Jiao"The only person who would be able to do this is Ye Jiao, his daughter. A smile formed on his lips, yet his eyes shone with sadness. He wished for nothing more than to stay with his wife, but he knew that he needed to find his daughter.No matter what, he would meet with her again."Ye Jiao, I will find you. Dad promised you."The wind blew around him as if telling him to hurry. Ye Xiao wiped his tears and utilized his Eon Energy to create a much more powerful barrier around this place. He wished that this place could stay as tranquil as possible.He had already reached rank 5, meaning that he wouldn't be able to get out of the Four Kingdoms using the ordinary means anymore. He had to find another way to get out of this place and reach the main kingdom where the Four Kingdom was connected to.It wouldn't be an easy journey.But Ye Xiao didn't care for all of that. "I wish I'll be able to meet with you soon, Jiao'er. At that time, I'll apologize for the pain I have caused you, for leaving you alone in this cruel world."He's truly a failure as a father.However, he will not abandon his daughter again.No matter what, he had to find her and reunite back with his daughter once more.After he had finished, he departed and disappeared once more.Days after the incident.The people who accompanied the youngsters for examination soon returned back from the examination location. The city would be closed, so they had no other choice but to return back to where they came from. This included Wei Shang's group.He was already dejected because of Ye Jiao's performance back in the academy examination. But what waited for him back in the Four Kingdom was even much worse than what he expected.it was a total disaster.Everything was destroyed and the people there were working hard to rebuild everything while keeping everything a secret. Yet, they knew that war would be inevitable when the opposing kingdoms heard what had happened.They had to be extra careful."What's happening here?" Wei Shang stood in front of the ruins of the city with Wei Xie following behind him quietly.The one at the front, Lu Changqing, passed him a look. "Ye Xiao returned back and destroyed everything.""YE XIAO?"This name caused Wei Shang's body to grow cold. Recalling how powerful that man had become around 5 years ago, he felt a shiver down his spine. If Ye Xiao was still alive until now, he couldn't imagine just how powerful that person would be.It is scary.Behind him, Wei Xie's eyes flashed the moment the name Ye Xiao was mentioned. She had heard this name countless times in the past because of how famous that man was. Now, she felt curious about that particular 'genius.'"Yes.""H-how?""I don't know," Lu Changqing replied plainly. "I wasn't in the capital city at that time, so I can't answer for sure. Also, His Majesty is not in good condition. The two of us might be the only one who can fight among the rank 4 in this kingdom."Two Eon Energy Master Rank 4.This would directly place the Chen Kingdom at the very bottom among the four of them and at the same, the most vulnerable one. If any of the other kingdoms wished to kill them, it wouldn't be impossible. They could do that very easily."Is Ye Xiao still around?""I don't know. He's already rank 5, so I can't possibly hope to fight against him.""You! Don't talk as if this matter didn't concern you! if not for your second son, the Imperial Family won't be so weak!"Lu Changqing didn't even care for the enraged Wei Shang. "Do you honestly believe that Chen Tian will be able to fight back if he's in prime condition?""Call him""You're too stupid. The difference between rank 4 and rank 5 is not just one number. It's essentially different in terms of power and range. Even if there are 10 Chen Tian, they won't be able to defeat Ye Xiao.""No no way," Wei Shang's eyes turned lifeless. He knew that if Ye Xiao found him, he would be killed in the most brutal way possible. No sane man would let a man who wished to take the former's wife live peacefully."If I were you, I advise you to stay low and guard the border," Lu Changqing said coldly. "Make sure that Ye Xiao will be unable to find you and blend in the crowd as much as possible.""What?""You should know that I only think about this kingdom and not your feud," Lu Changqing stared back with emotionless eyes. He was telling the man before him clearly that he only worked for the kingdom and didn't care in the slightest for their battle and personal hatred.Wei Shang's eyes widened for a moment before a mocking smile appeared on his lips. Right, he was truly an idiot.Lu Changqing has never cared for interpersonal relationships or whatsoever. He was taught ever since he was young that he had to follow the rules and everything. The things that occurred to him were all analyzed to find the effect on the largest scale possible. This was the only reason this person could become official, and the king was never suspicious of him.All that was in this man's mind was only how to create a better country."I understand. I'll do that, but I need you to take care of my daughter," Wei Shang pointed to Wei Xie. "She had just formed her core, so I wish that you can make sure that she can live well."Lu Changqing passed a glance. "Lu Zhi.""Yes, father?" a young woman with a veil covering her face stepped forward. Her eyes were showing hatred and determination at the same time."Take Wei Xie with you, and I hope you two can get along well."Wei Xie looked at Lu Zhi as her brows knitted a bit. She had heard about the incident where Lu Zhi lost her beautiful face. Touching her own face for a bit, she sighed deeply for she understood that it wouldn't be easy for her to win over Lu Zhi.'But it doesn't matter. I'll be able to overcome everything.'"I'll be going," Wei Shang turned around and left. He felt that lately, things truly hadn't been going according to his wishes. Everything seemed to crumble into dust.On the other side, Lu Su looked at the crowd as he sighed. One way or another, they needed to find a way to keep the Chen Kingdom alive. If those people found out the things that occurred here, there was no doubt that a war would happen.Before it could start, they needed to have someone reach rank 4.Whoever it is.
