Zhang Fei - The Abandoned Son

"I have lived for more than ten thousand years, but I have never met a talent as astonishing as yours. When I first started on the soul cultivation path, I could not accomplish such things as quickly as you." Hun Di suddenly grabbed Zhang Xiaolong [3]'s shoulder and took him away from the mountaintop.

"Why did our master suddenly take Long'er away, Senior Brother?"

Qiao Liangren shook his head. "Since our master has accepted Long'er as his disciple, he will not do anything detrimental to him, and he probably wants to talk to him about something."

"Are you going back to your Qiao Clan?"

"Yes." Qiao Liangren then looked towards his clan's residence. "Since our master has asked us to go with him, we can't possibly refuse him. That's why I'm going back to see my father, so he can prepare my substitute."

Shang Yingyue agreed with that. "I will also return to the Shang Main Clan, but I am still worried about the situation of Shang Baishi and Shang Xiaoyin. They have already escaped together, and no one knows their destination."

"Sigh." Qiao Liangren sighed and faced Shang Yingyue. "You have sacrificed a lot for the Shang Clan, but they never appreciate it. You should stop minding their business and let Shang Ziyuan take care of everything, and you must focus on your family, especially your daughter."

"I know."

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As soon as they reached a new location, Hun Di immediately questioned Zhang Xiaolong [3]. "What is your purpose in disguising yourself, kid?"

"Eh?" Zhang Xiaolong [3] was shocked by Hun Di's question.

"I don't know what kind of technique you used to disguise your bone age and soul, but I know that you are not a ten-year-old kid." Hun Di's words caused Zhang Xiaolong [3] to stiffen. "Did you forget my nickname? Do you think people would give me the nickname if I were an ordinary soul cultivator? I didn't say anything in front of Liangren and Yingyue regarding this matter, and I wanted to hear your reasons first."

Zhang Xiaolong [3] took a deep breath before using body modification and soul manipulation abilities to restore the age of his bones and soul, which surprised Huan Di because he could restore them instantly. "Why did you accept me as your disciple if you already knew that I was in disguise, master?"

"Everyone has their reasons, and I am an expert soul cultivator who has seen and experienced many things in my life, both good and bad." Zhang Xiaolong [3] slightly nodded his head. "I can see that you are not bad, and you did it for a certain reason. Moreover, you have high enthusiasm for soul cultivation, so I still accept you as my disciple."

Zhang Xiaolong [3] let out a soft sigh before explaining everything to Hun Di, starting with the Sky Jade Realm to the Netherworld Realm, as well as his decision to disguise himself to infiltrate the Shang Clan in the Wasteland Realm.

"Shang Huaqiang, huh?" Hun Di muttered and nodded in understanding. "That brat has always been like that, and many people from the Red Sun Realm are eager to kill him, but none of them dare to openly oppose him because his Shang Clan is the largest there. I don't know the reason he invaded your home realm, and I don't care about it. However, I support your action to take revenge on him, and you don't need to show mercy to him, especially since his actions caused the people on your side to suffer."

"Do you really not mind my lies, master?"

Hun Di shook his head and patted Zhang Xiaolong [3]'s shoulder. "Our family members are the most important to us, and they will be the first to help us if we encounter trouble. Other people may be willing to help us, but they will never be as loyal as our family, and they may have ulterior motives for doing so. If others cause our family members harm, we must hold them accountable multiple times over."

"Yes, master." Zhang Xiaolong [3] replied as he clenched his fists. "Seeing Qingyu, Ying'er, Xing'er, and Qing'er cry heartbrokenly over Chu Hong's death made my heart ache so much. Luan'er and Lingxue also experienced heartbreak upon learning that their big sister and big brother had turned into demons; they often had to separate from them due to their frequent trips to the Netherworld Realm to bolster their demon power. Since Shang Huaqiang's ambition started everything, I decided to infiltrate the Shang Clan, and I will destroy them as payment for their sorrow."

Hun Di then said. "You are my disciple, and my other disciples are your family. I don't like it when there are lies in the family, so I want you to tell the truth to Liangren and Yingyue. They may be disappointed at first, but they'll understand your reasons for lying to them."

Zhang Xiaolong [3] released a soft sigh before nodding to him, and Hun Di instantly disappeared from his sight. However, he didn't leave for too long, and he returned together with his two disciples a few seconds later.

Qiao Liangren and Shang Yingyue were instantly shocked when they realized Zhang Xiaolong [3]'s bone age. They had long suspected that he was not a ten-year-old boy but a grown man, but they never got proof. Today, they finally found out the truth, which shocked them.

"Long'er, you—"

"Yes, Senior Sister Yingyue. I am not a child, but I am already 20 years old." Shang Yingyue's expression turned disappointed after Zhang Xiaolong [3] said that, especially since she had always treated him well. She even helped him in dual soul cultivation, but she did that because he was a child in her mind. "I'm sorry I lied to you two, but I have my reasons for doing so."

Shang Yingyue did not respond to Zhang Xiaolong [3], and she continued to stare at him with a disappointed gaze. Qiao Liangren then spoke. "Please tell us your real reason, Long'er."

Zhang Xiaolong [3] nodded and recounted everything to Shang Yingyue and Qiao Liangren, based on his earlier story to Hun Di. After hearing all the stories, both looked shocked and turned to their master. "I have confirmed everything through his soul wave, and he told the truth to both of you."

"I see." Qiao Liangren nodded before looking at Zhang Xiaolong [3] again. "What are your plans for Yaolin next? Are you going to continue treating her like now? She has fallen deeply in love with you, but you deceived her to this extent. If she finds out that you are only using her, she will definitely fall into a pit of misery."

"Senior Brother, she assisted Shang Huaqiang in carrying out his plans, and several members of my family suffered because of them." Qiao Liangren frowned at Zhang Xiaolong [3]. "Shang Yaolin is a good woman, but my family is much more important to me. I don't care who they are, but I will never be merciful to anyone who makes my family suffer, and I will make them taste my family's suffering."

Qiao Liangren wanted to refute Zhang Xiaolong [3], but Hun Di immediately stopped him. "What have I always taught you, Liangren?"

"Family is everything, and we must always do the best for our family, Master."

"That's right." Hun Di nodded. "I know you have a good relationship with Shang Yaolin, but she is not your family; Long'er is your family, as you are both my disciples. Furthermore, you are aware that Shang Huaqiang is targeting your family and intends to annex your Qiao clan, so there's no need for you to protect her. You don't need to help Long'er in his revenge against them, but you shouldn't stop him."

Qiao Liangren let out a heavy sigh and nodded to Hun Di. "I understand, master."

"Master, I—"

"Have you forgotten the feeling of devastation you experienced in the past, Yingyue?" When Hun Di asked that, Shang Yingyue swallowed her words back. "You are indeed a member of the Shang Clan, but they never cared about you. After that incident, they blamed you, called you stupid, and nearly drove you to commit suicide. If it weren't for Xueming, you would be dead by now, and Little Lianzhi would never be born. You have made numerous sacrifices for them, yet they have never shown any concern for you. Since you are my disciple, they no longer dare to bully you, so it's time for you to move on and enjoy a happier life with your husband and daughter. Do you understand?"

"Yes, Master."

Hun Di then enveloped them with his aura, and they moved into the fortress in the blink of an eye. Shang Yingyue then led her master to meet her family, and she asked Zhang Xiaolong [3] to join them, especially since she had to explain the truth to her husband.

However, Qiao Liangren did not join them, and he rushed back to the Red Sun Realm to discuss his replacement with his father.

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"Grandpa Hun!"

"Hahaha." Hun Di laughed and lifted the little girl into his arms. "How are you, Little Lianzhi? Are you always so well-behaved?"

"Grandpa! I am a good girl, so I always behave well." Wu Lianzhi protested with a pout. "Did you take Long'er as your disciple, Grandpa?"

Hun Di nodded to the little girl. "Long'er is my disciple now, but he is not the last, and you will be my last. However, you must grow up first, and I will teach you the best soul technique."

"Hehe." Wu Lianzhi giggled in response. "Let's go out, Grandpa! I haven't seen you for a long time, and I have a lot of stories to tell you."

"You three can talk." Hun Di then took Wu Lianzhi away.

Shang Yingyue immediately sat down with her husband and told him everything, which shocked him. Like his wife, Wu Xueming had always suspected that Zhang Xiaolong [3] was a grown man, and his suspicions were finally proven right. "Who exactly are you, Long'er? Do you have ulterior motives toward my wife?"

"Senior Brother, I have never approached Senior Sister Yingyue, and she took the initiative to dual soul cultivate with me. Moreover, there are no problems between us, and she has always treated me well, so I have no ill will towards her." Shang Yingyue supported Zhang Xiaolong [3]'s words by telling Wu Xueming that he had never done anything to her, and they were purely just dual soul cultivating. "My real name is Zhang Fei, and I come from the Sky Jade Realm. My original purpose in coming to this realm was only for Shang Huaqiang and the Shang Clan, but the situation slowly changed, and I got to know more people in it. Thanks to this, I was able to become a body and soul cultivator, and my master even accepted me as his disciple, even though he knew I was lying."

Wu Xueming let out a soft breath before speaking. "Shang Huaqiang is overly ambitious and vicious, always striving to become the sole ruler of our realm, and he does not hesitate to destroy other clans who oppose his ambitions. My wife is indeed a member of the Shang Clan, but I have never liked that clan, so I will support you in destroying them. However, your efforts will not be easy, as that bastard is not the strongest in the clan, and two powerful ancestors are supporting him from behind."

"Oh?" Zhang Xiaolong [3] was surprised to hear that Shang Huaqiang was not the strongest. "Do you know their identities and strengths?"

"No one knows their identities or strengths." Zhang Xiaolong [3] turned to Shang Yingyue. "They never show up directly in our clan, and they manage everything behind the scenes, so only Shang Huaqiang and his main family know about them."

Wu Xueming then added. "I once heard from my grandfather that those two ancestors were two to three generations above Shang Huaqiang's grandfather, so they are already very old and seem to be much older than Senior Hun Di."

"Hmm?" Zhang Xiaolong [3] frowned after hearing that. "If they're that old, they may be stronger than the Nameless One. If they make a move, all the clans in the Red Sun Realm will definitely submit to them."

"We don't know why they haven't taken any action." Wu Xueming said with a shake of his head. "They are indeed powerful, but we believe that they are still not as powerful as the Nameless One. Not only is he powerful, but his beast contract is also powerful."

"His contract beast is Xue Bao, and he is a mythical beast, the soul-devouring beast." Zhang Xiaolong [3] blurted out.

Shang Yingyue immediately asked, "How did you know about Xue Bao? I remember for sure that I never told you about him, and Shang Yaolin shouldn't have known about him either."

"Haha." Zhang Xiaolong [3] laughed while rubbing his nose. "Senior Sister Yingyue, I have a connection with another cultivator from the upper realms, and her status should be higher than the Shang Clan's."

"Who is that woman?"

"Her name is Feng Yao." Wu Xueming and Shang Yingyue's eyes widened as soon as Zhang Xiaolong [3] mentioned the name. "As you guessed, she is indeed the princess of the Phoenix Race, and I met her in the Sky Jade Realm. She went there after Shang Huaqiang invaded it the first time, and she has been protecting it from the cultivators from the upper realms ever since."

"You are truly fortunate to have a connection with the Phoenix race." Shang Yingyue nodded in agreement with Wu Xueming. "They are mythical beasts, and they don't have much contact with humans. Moreover, the Phoenix Emperor and Empress are truly powerful, and the Nameless One is the only one who stands above them. If they are willing to help you, I'm sure you can defeat Shang Huaqiang easily."

Zhang Xiaolong [3] shook his head. "Senior Brother, my relationship with Feng Yao is not as deep as you think, and I cannot possibly ask her race members for help. Moreover, I am a cultivator, and I cannot continue to rely on others. My problem with Shang Huaqiang is an internal matter of my family, and I will destroy him with my own hands once I am ready."

Wu Xueming nodded in understanding. "Even though I already know the truth of your identity, I won't stop you if you want to dual soul cultivate with my wife. After all, you two are Senior Hun's disciples, so you guys can continue to help each other."

"Are you okay with that, Senior Sister?" Zhang Xiaolong [3] asked Shang Yingyue.

"It's okay." Shang Yingyue then said. "Although I still feel strange about your true identity, you have never done anything bad to me all this time. Moreover, our master always treats us all as family, so I have no problem with that. Were you the one who told Mengying about the Sun Tower?"

"Haha." Zhang Xiaolong [3] then told them about his conversation with Murong Mengying yesterday. "You two should go to the Sun Tower, and all the challenges there will be of great benefit to you both."@@novelbin@@

Shang Yingyue and Wu Xueming exchanged glances for a moment. "Since Senior Hun asked my wife to go with him, I will also join them. However, we cannot leave our daughter alone, so I hope you are willing to take care of her."

"You can leave your daughter to me, and I will ensure her safety while you two are away." After that, Zhang Xiaolong [3] left the area because Shang Yaolin had just sent him a voice transmission.

"Are you sure you want to entrust our daughter to him, husband?"

"Yes." Wu Xueming then lifted Shang Yingyue to her feet. "He is your junior, and he never did anything bad to you when he was still in disguise, so I believe he will not hurt our daughter."

"All right, I trust your decision."

- To Be Continued -