Chapter 1603 - 818: From the Depths of Hell (Part 2)

After staying there for a while, Xiao Che finally returned to a concealed state, climbed over the wall, and entered the Back Mountain Area.

The expiration date for the interstellar cover pill was still more than an hour away. The main reason he used the "Star Concealing Pill" was out of concern for Xiao Lie and Xiao Lingxi’s safety. Just one Xiao Yulong wasn’t worth wasting a Star Concealing Pill. Although he suddenly found two pieces of "interstellar cover grass" on the first day of rebirth, he was certain that "interstellar cover grass" was a rare heavenly item, with a total count on the deep space continent probably not exceeding ten.

Torturing Xiao Yulong was just convenient. It was merely a personal interest for him, and even more so for the all the suffering his grandfather and little aunt had endured. "It’s just a bit of interest!"

The one he truly wanted to kill was Xiao Kuangyun! However, even borrowing mysterious powers from the mysterious star grass, he could not kill Xiao Kuangyun. Despite not knowing Xiao Kuangyun’s deep and formidable strength, despite him being an idiot, he was still part of the Xiao Sect, so his powerful strength should be far above Xiao Yulong’s level.

Yet, even if he can’t do it now, one day he will. "He vows to repay it a thousand times over!" He was no longer the weak and timid Xiao Che; his new will was heavily influenced by Yun Che, who despised everyone! After his master was hunted down to death, he swore to bury all involved clans with his master! As for those who have harmed his kin, he vowed to make the Xiao Family and Xiao Kuangyun regret it for the rest of their lives.

The way he tortured Xiao Yulong was so cruel that it would chill many to the bone if they witnessed it. However, in his eyes, this was far from cruelty, merely the price someone had to pay for crossing him!

By now, the Xiao Family was in chaos, the piercing alarm blaring ceaselessly. This was exactly what Xiao Che wanted.- Besides torturing Xiao Yulong, setting the small clan’s internal hall on fire was another reason to force the small clan to issue a Clan Gathering Order. The Back Mountain Area also needed to be revisited.

As he expected, he didn’t have to go far before he could see four restless members of the Small Sect rushing forward. Like the wind, they passed over him, cutting a straight line in the direction of the small clan.

Xiao Che quickened his pace, heading directly towards Reflection Canyon in the Back Mountain Area.

Reflection Canyon was a closed area utilized by the small clan for severely punishing internal offenders. The inside was dark and damp. In summer, it was hot, and in winter, it was icy. Fortunately, due to its narrow entrance, it was unlikely for the violent Abyss Beasts to invade the interior.

From Xiao Che’s memory, not many were imprisoned in Reflection Canyon, with the longest imprisonment being no longer than two months. However, even if the members knew Xiao Lingxi was set up, they still wanted to lock them up for fifteen years.

Fifteen years—a possible fifteen years in a lifetime? At present, Xiao Lingxi was only 15 years old. If she were always locked inside, then her life’s best times would be spent in this dark and cold solitude. That was actually cruel punishment.

As Xiao Che disengaged from his concealed state, he gazed at the entrance of Reflection Canyon, clutching his fists tightly - "How could he let his grandfather and little aunt be locked up here continually." He fundamentally lacked the ability to save them. He had no choice but to helplessly endure, endure, and hate."

Xiao Che took a deep breath and stepped forward. Without concealment, his advancement naturally created footsteps. His footsteps caught Xiao Lie’s attention within Reflection Canyon, who subconsciously raised his guard as he looked outside. At the moment he gazed at Xiao Che, he suddenly got startled and couldn’t help but shout: "It’s you!!!."

"Ah!"

A startled voice from a young girl also echoed, followed by the sound of rapid footsteps. Xiao Lingxi’s silhouette quickly appeared beside Xiao Che. Her skin was somewhat pale, her hair a bit disheveled. Upon seeing Xiao Che, she covered her lips with her fingers, standing there. A second later, her eyes began to flood with substantial tears.

As she shouted, she charged forward violently and threw herself into Xiao Che’s chest. She embraced him tightly with her arms, crying loudly. Her impression was, since she was about to be imprisoned for fifteen years and Xiao Che had been expelled from the small clan, she wouldn’t see him again until at least fifteen years later. She didn’t expect him to suddenly appear before her, as if he were just an illusion.

Xiao Lie’s face was aglow with a passionate expression: "How..how...you...did the small family permit your return?"

Xiao Che shook his head, lightly patting Xiao Lingxi’s back: "Sneaking back." But, rest assured, Grandfather, something enormous happened in the small family, so everyone was asked to return. No one will discover me.

Xiao Lie nodded. He didn’t even inquire what happened to the small family. He had completely given up on the small family, therefore even if the small family were destroyed, his expression wouldn’t drastically change.

There were many deep or shallow caves inside Reflection Canyon. The interiors were very simply adorned, with only a few cold stone tables visible at first glance. Xiao Lingxi’s cries descended into chaos, and Xiao Che did not prevent her from continuing to cry. He hoped she would release the satisfaction, fear, anxiety, and hesitation within her heart. Otherwise, she might fall into depression from the long stay here. After all, she was still just a fifteen-year-old little girl.

When Xiao Lingxi finally stopped, she had cried so hard she nearly fainted.

Xiao Che sat opposite Xiao Lie at one of the stone tables. Xiao Lingxi rested her little head on his shoulder, nestled close to him, clutching his arm tightly. She didn’t care that Xiao Lie was beside them, nor was she willing to release her grip, as if she feared he might disappear from her world again.

"Since you have been confined here, have they done anything to you?" Xiao Che asked anxiously.

Xiao Lie shook his head, confidently smiling: "Relax." Chu Fairy from Frozen Cloud Asgard hinted she would protect us upon entering the Small Sect. With such a powerful force supporting us, how could they dare to harm me or Hill? After the Small Sect members left, they wouldn’t even dare come near. After all, I do indeed am known for my reputation as Floating Cloud City’s—haha.

"Good." Xiao Che nodded, his gratitude towards Xia Qingyue’s master deepening.

Xia Qingyue is a good wife. Until the end, she didn’t shred their marriage certificates." Xiao Lie’s expression was somewhat melancholic.

Xiao Che silently nodded.

The three fell into sudden silence. After today’s turmoil, their fate had undoubtedly been flipped. Despite countless words within their hearts, they didn’t know where to begin.

"Grandfather, I’d like to know."

"Yuanou wants to ask who your biological parents are, right?" Xiao Lie calmly kept his expression steady as he continued the sentence.

"Che," Xiao Che gazed firmly at Xiao Lie, nodding: "I believe I wasn’t randomly picked without a reason." Grandfather, you do know something, right?"

Xiao Lingxi stared at Xiao Lie in amazement, also raising her eyes.

Xiao Lie silently looked at Xiao Che until he lightly sighed and slowly closed his eyes.

"I originally thought this secret would stay in my heart for a lifetime, with a second person never finding out." Now that the small clan can’t tolerate you, and you’ve grown up, knowing this is considered a good thing; seeking out your original roots is what future generations ought to do.

"Our biological father; his surname is Yun. Yun? Xiao Che was astonished. On Azure Cloud Continent, his master had also given him the surname Yun, "What a strange coincidence."

"Apart from your biological father’s surname Yun, I have no other information; for instance, I don’t know his name or where he came from. Little Ying encountered your father during your crossing of the Blue Wind Empire. That year, your father saved Little Ying’s life when attacked by Little Qiang beast. Afterward, the two began traveling together, discovering compatibility before they parted ways, swearing an oath of brotherhood."

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