Chapter 1593 - 813: The Master’s Command (Part 2)

The deception that lasted for about ten years had shocked the entire small family—those words left everyone stunned.

Upon hearing Xiao Yunlong’s words and seeing his expression, Xiao Che’s forehead suddenly sank, a bad premonition surfacing in his heart.

"Liao Yulong, what do you mean!" Xiao Lie immediately raised his eyebrows and asked in a low voice.

Xiao Yunhai also spoke sternly, "Yuan Long! The Fifth Elder has always been a person of virtue and prestige. In front of our distinguished guests from the small sects, our small family and friends from Fuyun City, you must not babble nonsense!"

Xiao Yulong bowed slightly and said, "Rest assured, father, your son would naturally not dare to speak casually in broad daylight." Then, looking at Xiao Lie, his eyes widened as he smiled faintly, "Elder, you claim to be a straightforward and honest person who has never deceived others, so are you willing to swear on the honor and glory of your son’s life that Xiao Che is indeed your biological grandson!!" Xiao Yulong’s words caused Xiao Lie’s entire body to tremble, and he stood there dumbfounded, his pupils instantly contracted.

Looking at Xiao Yulong’s sinister smile, how could he not know that his murmurs in front of his son Xiao Ying’s grave that day had been entirely overheard!

Xiao Yulong’s words incited a great commotion among the crowd. When everyone shifted their attention to Xiao Li, their jaws dropped. Seeing Xiao Li’s unusual reaction, their sense of surprise suddenly amplified several times, leading to a rise in the volume of discussions.

Xiao Che was utterly at a loss. When he noticed Xiao Lie’s reaction, he was petrified. Xiao Lingxi too stood there in a daze, looking blankly at Xiao Lie.

"Yuan Long! What is going on?" Xiao Yunhai solemnly asked, frowning.

Xiao Yulong turned his head slightly, respectfully replied, "A few days ago, I went to pay respects at the cemetery in the back mountain and happened to come across the Fifth Elder. At the time, he was standing in front of his son Xiao Ying’s grave, murmuring. I clearly heard him say, ’Xiao Che is actually not the child of Xiao Ying.’

From Xiao Yulong’s earlier words and Xiao Lie’s reaction, the crowd had already faintly guessed the truth. But now that Xiao Yulong had so openly declared the news, it was like hearing the sudden clap of thunder. Everyone in the small family was completely shocked. Those who were familiar with and amiable towards Xiao Lie widened their eyes, faces filled with utter disbelief.

"His..." Xiao Yunhai was also utterly shocked. He immediately spoke sternly, "Yuan Long! This is a significant matter concerning our lineage, you absolutely cannot speak recklessly!"

Xiao Yulong firmly responded, "Of course, I dare not lie about such a significant matter. Regarding the truth, won’t you find out after asking the Fifth Elder? I believe you’ve clearly heard what I said, and if your conscience is clear and Xiao Che is indeed your biological grandson, then dare you swear on your son’s honor?"

Everyone’s gaze focused on Xiao Lie. As he stood there stiffly, his expression turned more agonizing and stinging, and for a long while, he couldn’t utter a single word or provide any explanation. "His son Xiao Ying was his greatest pride in life, and even if he had passed away, he would never swear on the deceased Xiao Ying.

Xiao Che opened his mouth but did not speak a word. The heavy and suffocating emotions quickly engulfed his entire being, rendering his chest hollow.

"Father, how could Xiao Che not be your biological grandson?" Father, please say something, quickly tell them!" Xiao Lingxi cried out in a terrifying tone, vigorously shaking Xiao Lie’s body.

But Xiao Lie had not spoken a word for a long time, as if he had turned into a statue. His expression quietly dropped, and in an instant, it seemed to have aged by more than ten years.

"Elder, how did this come about? Are the words of Yu Long true?" Xiao Yunhai frowned, asking Xiao Lie.

Xiao Lie slowly lifted his head, taking a deep breath. Xiao Yulong had forced him to swear on his son Xiao Ying, but this was something he would never do under any circumstance. From henceforth, the matter he had concealed for sixteen years was doomed to be uncovered now. He had thought he could bury the truth till his death, but he never imagined that in such an unimaginable situation, in front of so many people, the truth would be ruthlessly revealed so swiftly.

The appearance of Xiao Lie had already tacitly agreed. If not, he might have already sworn without fear, shutting the mouth of Xiao Yulong. Everyone in the small family was astonished. Even Xia Qingyue was stunned. At that moment, Xia Hongyi stood silently by, also in shock—wasn’t Xiao Che Xiao Ying’s son? How could this be!

"Grandfather..."

When Xiao Che walked in front of Xiao Lie, every step he took felt incredibly dense. Looking at his grandfather’s face that had aged in an instant, Xiao Che’s heart was gripped by a wave of pain. He struggled to maintain calmness and softly asked, "Grandfather... is this truly real?"

Xiao Lie lowered his head to look at Xiao Che. His bitter smile, combined with the ambiguous expression in his gloomy eyes, was complex and unreadable for Xiao Che: "Even though you are not my biological child, I have always treated you as my own grandson over these years."

In the present context, silence would signify his agreement, making this statement now the confirmation everyone had clearly heard!

The Xiao clan immediately erupted into an uproar. Having entered the small family for many years, this was undoubtedly the most shocking news anyone had ever heard till now.

Xiao Che stood there expressionlessly, not uttering a sound for quite some time, as if he had lost his soul. Xiao Lingxi too was dumbfounded. In her anger, she shook her head vigorously and rushed toward Xiao Lie, shouting excitedly: "Father! What are you saying? Xiao Che grew up with me since childhood, he is my brother Xiao Ying’s biological son, how could he not be your own grandson? You must be joking, right?"

A hand stretched out, holding Xiao Lingxi’s hand. At this moment, Xiao Che’s expression reverted to its usual state. He glanced at Xiao Lingxi, then gently shook his head, revealing a faint smile: "It’s alright, Little Aunt. Grandfather will always be my grandfather, and you will forever be my Little Aunt. We will always be the closest family, so whether or not we have blood relations doesn’t matter. Our feelings will never change. If I’m not a biological child, does that really matter so much?"

"Xiao Che..." Xiao Lingxi’s eyes instantly became misty.

And on the other side, some rabid dogs who suddenly discovered Xiao Che’s great "stench" began to bark wildly.

Absolutely absurd! Ridiculous! Our small family has raised this young man for a full sixteen years, not belonging to our small family, he’s actually a bastard with the blood of outsiders. This is truly the greatest joke in the history of the small clan!" Elder Xiao Li roared.

You have brought a bastard into our small family, allowing us to raise him for a full sixteen years! What do you expect us to even curse you! Ugh!" Elder Xiao Ze sighed heavily three times.

"Yuan Ou obviously knew he was a bastard, yet you still kept him in the small family, letting him enjoy the privileges of being the elder’s grandson! Xiao Lie, you have actually deceived our entire family for sixteen years. If Yu Long hadn’t discovered this, perhaps we would have forever been deceived by you. By that time, the descendants of the small family would have been mixed with the blood of outsiders! Do you understand the grave sin that is, Xiao Lie!" Elder Xiao Cheng pointed four fingers at Xiao Lie, his face reddened with excitement.

The second elder, Uncle Xiao, loudly swore, "Every one of our Xiao Family descendants possesses talent surpassing the average, but suddenly, a broken profound vein trash appears! Thus it turns out that the Xiao Family raised trash for sixteen years who is actually a bastard! If all this were to spread," \ "our small family would become the laughingstock of Fuyun City!"

Not only the four major elders, but even the middle-aged man and the four major elders’ servants stepped out, heartlessly criticizing Xiao Lie. For a moment, Xiao Lie became the target of numerous verbal arrows.

"Fifth Elder, this is..." Xiao Yunhai sighed deeply, his complexion undergoing a series of changes.

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