NOVEL SIMPLE Chapter 21: Returning Home
Chapter 21: Returning Home
Boom!
The hood shattered.
A gaunt face, etched with the marks of the wind and frost, appeared before Chen Tianliang.
Chen Tianliang, who was about to deliver a fatal blow, paused, staring at the face in front of him.
He had considered many possibilities for the identity of the attacker, from personal enemies to rival factions of the Chen family.
But he had never expected it to be a former friend who had once held significant weight in his heart.
"Why?" Chen Tianliang's voice was deep and somber.
“Hahaha, Chen Tianliang, you ask why?”
The Kuimu Daoist's face was ashen, but he laughed as if he had heard a funny joke, his laughter filled with satisfaction.
In the next moment, the Kuimu Daoist's smile vanished, replaced by a deep-seated resentment. “During the battle at Fengyang Lake years ago, our Kuiyun Temple was attacked by the Demon Sect. We could have waited for aid from the major holy lands, but you insisted on going it alone, leading to the death of all one hundred and forty-two members of our sect!”
“Chen Tianliang, let me tell you the truth. I have hated you every moment since then, wishing every day that I could peel your skin, flay your flesh, and devour you alive!”
As he spoke, the Kuimu Daoist laughed again, almost maniacally.
“Hahaha, success is for the kings, failure is for the bandits! Chen Tianliang, I’ve imagined this scene countless times. You can kill or torture me as you please!”
“But even if I die, your son will surely be dead too!”
“Your heart must be aching, right?”
“It’s worth it! It’s worth it! Hahaha!”
Chen Tianliang fell silent, his face reflecting complex emotions. After a long pause, he spoke with a hint of melancholy:
“Have you ever considered that there might never have been any rescue at all?”
The Kuimu Daoist froze at those words. Then, his face twisted with anguish, he howled in desperation:
“Impossible! Absolutely impossible!!
At that time, we discussed with an elder from the Ziyun Sacred Land, and he promised me that if we encountered danger, he would come to our aid! Yes, he even gave me a communication talisman, saying that if I crushed it, he would bring people to rescue us!
You were there too, you saw it! Chen Tianliang, you’re deliberately saying this to absolve yourself of your sins, aren’t you?”
Seeing the Kuimu Daoist completely lose his sanity, Chen Tianliang shook his head and said no more.
“You overestimate others and fail to see yourself clearly.”
Boom!!!
Chen Tianliang’s right hand trembled.
The Kuimu Daoist immediately turned into a cloud of blood mist, dispersing into the void.
The Hell Blood Realm gradually dissipated, vanishing into the night sky.
In the cold, desolate night, Chen Tianliang stood alone, suddenly feeling that the world was somewhat dull.
To the outside world, he was known as the ruthless devil, Chen San.
Indeed, he had committed many heinous acts, which he acknowledged.
But he believed that, in dealing with friends, he had always been sincere and open-hearted.
Yet, the Kuimu Daoist, someone who had once been a significant friend, had never stopped wanting to kill him!
“How ironic, how tragic,” Chen Tianliang lowered his head, unable to stop himself from a self-deprecating smile.
In the next moment, a spurt of blood erupted from his mouth as his illness reached its limit.
He collapsed heavily from the void and stumbled towards the city.
“Wife... Son…”
“Wait for me.”
On a rooftop.
Mo Qingyue withdrew her gaze, taking a deep breath.
“One is a legendary queen of the Frozen Plateau, who endures a curse and chooses to hide her identity to be a virtuous wife and mother.”
“One has combat power that rivals his peers, masters the domain power, and although he has a righteous heart, he is burdened with a villainous reputation, constantly smiling in front of his family.”
“And one... tsk tsk, such a young age, yet possessing at least the strength of a second realm of the Treasure Body and an extraordinary spiritual power. Such talent is unheard of, unseen, and even I cannot fully understand.”
“This family, truly excellent actors, all remarkable.”
Mo Qingyue murmured, her astonishment and admiration for the family, especially Chen Zhixing, growing intensely.
“No matter what, I’ve stumbled upon a treasure, haven’t I?”
Mo Qingyue smiled.
Her initial plan was to rest at the Chen family for a few days and then leave, but at this moment, her thoughts had subtly changed.
Then, her figure gradually faded, disappearing into the vast night sky.
“Wife... Son…”
When Chen Tianliang finally managed to reach the city, and saw that Ying Shuangshuang and Chen Zhixing were unharmed, he could only manage a faint smile before falling into a deep unconsciousness.
“Tianliang!!”
Ying Shuangshuang, her appearance having returned to normal but still feeling cold all over, urgently supported Chen Tianliang.
Whoosh whoosh!
At that moment, two streaks of light with long tails tore through the sky from afar!
The lights landed and gradually dissipated, revealing Chen Daoyan and Chen Tianchen.
“Third Brother!”
Chen Tianchen was stunned at first by the scene, then let out a furious roar.
“Who did this?!!”
Chen Tianchen roared, his face filled with rage.
His eyes, like lightning, quickly searched the surroundings.
Chen Daoyan's face was also dark with anger. How dare anyone cause trouble under the Chen family’s nose?
Next moment, Chen Daoyan took a deep breath, realizing that this was not the time to deal with these issues.
“Don’t yell for now.”
Chen Daoyan glanced at the shouting Chen Tianchen and then bent down, placing his hand gently on Chen Tianliang’s forehead.
A stream of gentle, soothing energy flowed from Chen Daoyan’s palm into Chen Tianliang’s body.
“The illness is very severe.”
Chen Daoyan frowned, then said in a deep voice: “I have used my true essence to protect Tianliang’s heart pulse. We need to go home and address this.”
“By the way, are you two alright?” Chen Daoyan then looked at Ying Shuangshuang and Chen Zhixing.
“We... are fine,” Ying Shuangshuang nodded.
“Good.”
Chen Daoyan felt a slight sense of relief. Although others might not know, he knew Chen Zhixing was a Nine-Ancient Pattern user and a vital future of the Chen family. Nothing could happen to him.
Saying this, Chen Daoyan waved his sleeve and gathered everyone to leave.
“You go ahead. I’ll carry my brother home.”
Chen Tianchen shook his head, then looked at the fallen Chen Tianliang, gently lifting him onto his back.
“You...” Chen Daoyan frowned, wanting to say something, but ultimately remained silent.
The group quickly departed.
Chen Tianchen carried Chen Tianliang on his back, step by step, towards Ziwai Mountain.
It was reminiscent of the past when he had gotten into trouble and been beaten half to death.
It was Chen Tianliang who had stood up for him and carried him home.
“Third Brother, let’s go. We’re going home.”
“Hold on, you still owe me.”