Chapter 1605 - 819: An Incomparable Person (Part 2)

Xiao Ying sacrificed his son’s life to save him. "He subjected himself and the entire family to a cruel fate."

However, over the past sixteen years, Xiao Lie never expressed any anger or hatred toward his "transgressor." Instead, he protected him and maintained verbal safety. Even though he knew his unfathomable bloodline was crippled and that he would have nothing in his life, he gave him unconditional love, loving him as always. Perhaps, it was common for a grandfather to treat his grandson this way. But treating another person’s child, especially one who caused family rupture, requires a huge heart and broad-mindedness."

Xiao Che’s heart trembled, and his nose stung—like father, like son. As a great man, no wonder he has a godson like Xiao Ying. He can never repay the debt owed to him and his parents throughout his life.

As the little finger squeezed tighter around Xiao Che, Xiao Che placed his hands on the side of the stone table. Seeing Xiao Lie’s sorrowful gaze before him, for a moment, he did not know how to thank the person he had called grandfather for so many years. After a while, he finally spoke in a trembling voice: "Grandfather, I...I...Your love and kindness, I will forever—forever—

"Hai," Xiao Lie softly chuckled, replying kindly, "I have taken care of you since you were little. Even if you are not my own, ever since long ago, you have been no different from the grandson in my heart. You once said, even though we are not blood-related, we will always be like family. Since we are family, these things that happened were meant to happen. As long as you soundly stay safe from now on, I do not need your gratitude or repayment; even if I am trapped here for a lifetime, I have no regrets."

Xiao Che closed his mouth, unable to express his gratitude any longer, he nodded heavily after a moment. Yes, he is my grandfather, and now forever will be! While he is still here, I need to be filial to him. When he is gone, I will mourn him and do everything a grandson should do.

As he looked at him, Xiao Lie nodded joyfully, then continued: "Yuanou must be wondering more about what happened. But Xiao Ying did not tell your parents much. As for why they were hunted, Xiao Ying only told me it’s because they have a ’Genius Treasure.’ He even told me that the three words ’innocently brilliant treasure’ are a grave taboo, never to be mentioned in front of outsiders."

Heavenly Treasure? Xiao Che committed this name to memory.

After your parents left, during the past sixteen years, I never received any messages from them. I once thought if they were still alive, they would discover the baby they took wasn’t their own son and would return here safely to exchange their child. One year, but they never came back. However, "this does not prove they are no longer in this world." Since you were so young, I always told you never to remove the pendant from your neck. That’s because when Xiao Ying exchanged you with his own son, it was the only thing on you. If your parents are still alive, perhaps this might become an opportunity and help you recognize each other."

Indeed, if they were alive, they would have returned to Fuyun City and exchanged the child. But they have not returned for a full sixteen years, so fundamentally, it is uncertain whether they are still in this world.

If they truly still live in this world, is Xiao Ying’s child still alive at that time?

Dusk was falling, and the time for interstellar invisibility grass to lose effect gradually approached, and Xiao Che was about to leave.

"Grandfather, Little Aunt. I should go now." Despite his unwillingness to part, he had no choice but to say the words he didn’t want to utter.

Xiao Lie nodded and glanced outside: "Yuanou must swiftly leave this place, if discovered, it will become even more troublesome."

Hai? You...you’re leaving? Xiao Lingxi quickly lifted her head like lightning, tightly clasping his hands.

Feeling Xiao Lingxi’s reluctant gaze, Xiao Che’s heart was pained. "He truly wished he could take Xiao Lie and Xiao Lingxi away." However, with his current situation, what right did he have to take them? Even if they did leave, what did he plan to use to protect them in the outside world? Instead, they would be protecting him."

He stood up and held Xiao Lingxi’s hand. Looking into her eyes, he spoke: "Little Aunt, I have to go." But don’t worry, I will return. Within three years, I will come back! By then, I will repay the injustices and pain you both have suffered, a thousandfold. I will make the entire Xiao Family kneel down, begging for you both to leave this Reflection Canyon!" Xiao Che resolutely spoke each word. He wasn’t trying to comfort Xiao Lie and Xiao Lingxi, nor was he joking. It was absolute decisiveness, forcing him to fulfill this determination by any means.

His words disturbed Xiao Lie and Xiao Lingxi for a long time. But then Xiao Lingxi shook her head, her hazy eyes filled with tears as she looked at him: "Xiao Che, you don’t have to do that. I only hope you have a normal and peaceful life. As long as you protect yourself, that’s enough. When my release day comes, I will surely find you. But absolutely don’t do such foolish things. Or anything dangerous."

In her eyes, he was still the boy she needed to protect. After hearing his declaration... "The very fact that such thoughts already existed in his mind was enough." How could she be willing to let him risk his life or bring any danger upon them?

"Worrisome," Xiao Che smiled at her: "Because Grandpa and Little Aunt are here waiting for me." Because... I haven’t fulfilled the promise I made to Little Aunt.

"Hai no rest?" Xiao Lingxi widened her eyes, staring at him in surprise.

Xiao Che didn’t explain, walked in front of Xiao Lie. He knelt down on one knee and said, "Grandfather, I am Li’s grandson, under your protection for sixteen years, but now it is time for me to spread my wings and fly. You are a great-grandfather, so your grandson will not continue to embarrass you by remaining as trash. Wait for me, I will return. Before I return, you must—take care of yourself.

"Flood..." Very well!" Xiao Lie’s voice trembled, tears streaming from his eyes, and he slowly nodded. He stepped forward to help Xiao Che up, took out a wooden plaque with white tassels from his body, and placed it in Xiao Che’s hand: "Here, the Xiao Family has exiled you, and there is no place in Fuyun City for you. Your profound bloodline has been disabled, and you have never set foot outside of Fuyun City in your life. Although I am very worried..." Your expression in your eyes gives me peace. If you have no fixed destination to go to, then take this tablet to a place called "New Moon" city and find someone named Sikong Han."

Hong Kong came to Fuyun City years ago, and due to certain circumstances, he felt grateful towards me, thus giving me this tablet. After finding him in New Moon City, show him this tablet and tell him you are my grandson. Perhaps he can arrange a place for you.

Even after saying "peace" and "trust," he still couldn’t hide his worry and anxiety in his gaze and expression. This grandson, with little profound strength or experience outside Fuyun City, must stay outside with no one to rely on from now on. How could he be at ease? How could he not feel sorrow?

Xiao Che clutched the old wooden tablet in his hand, nodded fiercely. Afterward, he said: "Before I go, I must pay my respects first." Uncle Xiao.’

Shawn nodded happily.

"Xiao Che!" As Xiao Che turned around, Xiao Lingxi once again tightly grasped him, her unwilling gaze almost entirely melted Xiao Che’s heart.

He truly wished to be able to take Xiao Lingxi and Xiao Lie away. "But even if the heart is full of intentions and impulses, he has neither the ability nor the right to do so." At least here, in the shadows where daylight does not reach, they are still considered safe.

"Little Aunt." Xiao Che gently held Xiao Lingxi’s hand, softly watching her: "Tears can endure leaving you, even more than Little Aunt can bear leaving me." I will return in the shortest time—I swear, I will fulfill the words I said that night—that is my promise to Little Aunt.’

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