NOVEL SIMPLE Chapter 56: Returning Home, Tears Like Pear Blossoms
Chapter 56: Returning Home, Tears Like Pear Blossoms
"Zixulu is dead? This... it shouldn't be possible. Zixulu is the strongest among us, and she has had part of the fire seed transplanted into her, making her extremely difficult to kill. How could she be killed so easily?"
The emaciated black-robed figure expressed disbelief.
The black-robed figure labeled 'Nineteen' did not respond immediately. He stepped out of the cave, looking in the direction of the Ziwei Chen family in Yan Prefecture, his gaze flickering with uncertainty.
"Ziwei Chen family... Chen Zhixing..."
He repeatedly murmured the name as if pondering something.
After a moment, the black-robed figure 'Nineteen' spoke calmly, "Heiwei, contact the organization in Yan Prefecture. Try to approach and investigate that Chen Zhixing."
The emaciated figure nodded, "Yes."
"Hmm," Nineteen paused, then added, "When you approach Chen Zhixing, remember to bring the detection fire stone. There may be secrets hidden within him."
"See if he can be recruited into the organization. If not, have the organization in Yan Prefecture eliminate him directly."
Three days passed in the blink of an eye.
The flying shuttle was slower than the giant flying boat used earlier. It was not until midday on the third day that the flying shuttle finally arrived at the Ziwei Chen family.
Upon arrival, Chen Tianchen first dismissed the other children of the Chen family, then called Chen Zhixing aside.
"Uncle, is there something wrong?" Chen Zhixing asked, puzzled.
Chen Tianchen looked around, then lowered his voice, "Zhixing, you should go back and rest first. If you go to the family hall now, your uncle, upon hearing that Chen Zhaosheng is missing, will likely lose control. At that time, in the trial grounds, apart from the already missing Chen Ugly Child, only you were present. Your uncle might vent his anger on you. Although he wouldn't physically harm you in public, there could still be some friction."
Upon hearing this, Chen Zhixing felt a warmth in his heart. Chen Tianchen was clearly worried that Chen Tianxiong would take out his anger on him.
"Alright, Uncle, I’ll listen to you," Chen Zhixing nodded.
Seeing this, Chen Tianchen smiled, "Hmm, remember to spend more time with Ling'er. She's started her training, and since you're older, you should guide her more."
"Don't worry, Uncle," Chen Zhixing responded with a smile.
Chen Tianchen nodded, said no more, and with Elder Zhaoguang and the others, headed towards the main peak's hall.
Chen Zhixing then made his way alone to the Third Peak.
Just as he approached the Third Peak.
"Young Master!"
A voice called out from afar.
Immediately, Chen Zhixing saw LuoLuo stumbling toward him, before collapsing into his arms.
"Young Master, yesterday the family sent news that you were attacked. I thought... I thought... boo hoo... I thought I’d never see you again."
LuoLuo clung tightly to Chen Zhixing, her cheeks pressed against his chest, her emotions overwhelming her, crying like a pear blossom bathed in rain.
Looking at LuoLuo, whose face was full of exhaustion and eyes swollen from crying, Chen Zhixing could guess that she had likely been weeping since the day before.
"Crybaby, here I am, safe and sound. Don’t cry," Chen Zhixing gently patted her head, speaking softly.
"Boo hoo hoo... I don’t want to cry... but I just can’t stop... boo hoo hoo..." LuoLuo hugged him even tighter as if letting go meant losing him forever.
"Young Master, you’re the only one I have in this world... You mustn't let anything happen to you."
Hearing LuoLuo’s tearful words, Chen Zhixing felt a warm sensation in his heart and decided to say no more.
Only after LuoLuo had cried herself out and her emotions had stabilized did Chen Zhixing teasingly say, "Don’t worry, who am I? I’m someone with great fortune. If anyone makes it back, it’ll be me."
After a pause, he smiled, "Besides, I haven't had enough of your braised lion’s head yet, how could I not come back?"
Hearing this, LuoLuo, exhausted from crying, couldn’t help but laugh.
"Young Master, you always tease me," LuoLuo reluctantly pulled herself away, wiping her eyes with a smile, "I’ll go make you some braised lion’s head right now."
With that, she happily skipped off toward the kitchen.
Watching her leave, Chen Zhixing couldn’t help but smile.
Perhaps, the reason for cultivating strength is to ensure that those who care for and worry about you have less to fear.
A short while later.
LuoLuo brought over a steaming bowl of braised lion’s head.
"Young Master, eat quickly. If it's not enough, I'll make more," LuoLuo said.
"Alright."
Chen Zhixing nodded.
He began eating while LuoLuo sat beside him, resting her chin in her hands, watching him intently.
In the blink of an eye.
A day passed.
During this time, Chen Zhixing ignored the outside world, focusing solely on comprehending the "Nine Gods Technique."
[Ding! After days and nights of studying the "Nine Gods Technique," you have finally, with your extraordinary comprehension, perfected this method. Upon reaching True Self, you will open nine Great Dao foundations within your Divine Sea!]
A system notification suddenly sounded in his mind.
"Success!"
A faint smile appeared on Chen Zhixing's face.
Everything was ready; he just needed to reach True Self!
"Next, it’s time to decide on the Great Dao seed I will condense in the first stage of True Self."
Chen Zhixing collected his thoughts and murmured to himself.
Over the past few days, he had already made a decision.
Currently, there were two paths available to him for condensing his Great Dao.
One was the Great Dao of Divine Sense.
The other was the Great Dao of Strength!
"The Great Dao of Divine Sense is profound and complex. While it's simple to condense, forming a Divine Law Map requires more thought."
"If I only use the Hundred Refinements Divine Weapon Technique as a foundation to condense a map of a hundred weapons, it would be somewhat wasteful."
"Therefore, the Great Dao of Divine Sense can wait. I’ll condense the Great Dao of Strength first."
Chen Zhixing’s eyes flickered as he pondered.
Just as he was thinking.
"Young Master, come out and have some noodles!"
LuoLuo knocked on the door from outside.
"Okay," Chen Zhixing quickly gathered his thoughts and left the room.
A short while later.
While Chen Zhixing was slurping down his noodles, LuoLuo leaned in and whispered,
"Young Master, I heard something big happened at the main peak yesterday!"
"Oh? What happened?" Chen Zhixing raised an eyebrow.
"Yesterday, the family head sent someone to check the soul lamps and found that the eldest young master Chen Zhaosheng's soul lamp had completely gone out! This means the eldest young master has passed away, and Peak Master Chen Tianxiong was so furious he spat blood on the spot!
"Then, Peak Master Chen Tianxiong unleashed his full wrath on the Fourth Peak Master, blaming him for failing to protect the eldest young master, which led to his death!
"If the family head hadn’t been present, Peak Master Chen Tianxiong might have demanded the Fourth Peak Master’s life on the spot!" LuoLuo said quickly, then added, "These are just things I heard from the maids at the main peak, so I don’t know how true it is."
As she finished speaking.
A servant responsible for guarding the peak’s gate hurried in.
"Third Young Master, the family head has ordered you to the hall. There is something important to discuss."