radicalducati Chapter 54 Tenderness
Chapter 54 Tenderness
"Put Yi'er down!" A young man walked up and blocked their way.
Shi Zhao remained unmoved, glancing at him sideways: "What, do I need your permission to take my brother away?"
"Hmph, I'm his uncle, do you think I don't need to give him permission?" The young man was almost laughing in anger, and reached out to snatch Shi Yi back.
In any case, those with double pupils must not be allowed to lose their lives.
"That's right, release Yi'er now, or don't blame us for being impolite!" The Rain Clan also exerted pressure from the side, and the magic array was activated again.
Shi Zhao remained calm and composed, his fingertips lightly tracing the neck of the boy in his arms, instantly making them hesitant to act, daring not to speak out against his anger.
To be honest, ever since I kidnapped Yu Zimo last time, it seems I can experience the joy of controlling the emperor to command the princes again today.
Moreover, the stakes this time are clearly higher, making them more intimidating, and even the "hostages" are more cooperative.
She smiled and asked, "Are you saying you're not going to let me leave?"
The girl's laughter sounded particularly grating to those people, but they couldn't just respond carelessly, nor could they really do anything to her in public, which made them extremely frustrated.
"I just wanted to invite you to be my guest here. You and your brother haven't seen each other for a long time, so it's a good opportunity for you to catch up with Yi'er," a high-ranking member of the Rain Clan said with a forced smile.
"Of course, Yi'er and I are very close." Shi Zhao glanced at his younger brother who was still pretending to be unconscious, a smile playing on his lips, and said, "But there's no need for you to be a guest. I'll take Yi'er back to the Wu Prince's Mansion first. No need for your family to trouble yourselves."
Having said that, without caring about the expressions of the Rain Clan members, he simply picked up Shi Yi and swaggered out.
The Rain Clan was furious, but could only rage helplessly.
The crowd of onlookers quickly made way for him, their gazes a mix of emotions.
Other factions also noticed something: there was bad news, the siblings seemed to have a good relationship; the good news was that the older sister seemed to have a very bad relationship with the Rain Clan.
"The Martial King's Mansion is truly well-hidden; two supreme beings from one family!"
"The rumors may not be entirely unfounded. It's said that some changes occurred at the Prince Wu's residence back then. Could it be related to these siblings?"
"Well, there's something to say about today's events. It was supposed to be a face-saving move by the Rain Clan, but it ended up benefiting the Martial King's Mansion."
Some people felt envious and jealous, others speculated about the past, and still others chuckled softly.
The Rain Clan's plan to save face has fallen through, but the Martial King's Mansion has become famous overnight.
Today's events are destined to have far-reaching consequences, and the turmoil they have stirred up will only intensify. The siblings at the center of the storm, however, present a completely different picture.
As soon as he left the Rain Prince's Mansion, Shi Yi opened his eyes. A secret power flowed through his double pupils to repair his body. Then he jumped down from Shi Zhao's arms, his face expressionless, pretending to be aloof.
But his body language betrayed him, and he stayed by Shi Zhao's side without leaving him for a moment.
"What's wrong? Are you unhappy to see your older sister?" Shi Zhao reached out and poked her little brother.
Shi Yi turned his head away. Who would be happy to get beaten up? He's not a masochist.
The atmosphere suddenly turned cold. After waiting for a while without receiving the expected comfort, Shi Yi couldn't help but turn his head, only to find that the person next to him was no longer there.
Suddenly, someone patted him on the left shoulder.
Shi Yi suddenly turned his head to the right and sure enough, he saw a delicate and pretty face smiling at him, with curved eyebrows and a smile as beautiful as a flower.
He was somewhat dazed, recalling some childhood memories, just like when his older sister led him to sneak out of the Prince Wu's mansion to buy candied hawthorns.
Those two and a half years, though not long, were a very happy time for him. They are indelible childhood memories, worth cherishing and remembering for a lifetime.
"Tch, still playing childish tricks." He pursed his lips and snorted coldly.
"I'll treat you to candied hawthorns, and you can forgive your sister this time, okay?" Shi Zhao naturally had a way to deal with this stubborn child. She reached behind her back and pulled out two bright red candied hawthorns.
For a fleeting moment, Shi Yi even felt as if he had fallen under some kind of illusion.
He snapped out of his daze, snatched the candied hawthorns, one in his left hand and one in his right.
Shi Zhao: ? ? ?
Inside the Prince Wu's Palace, on the back hill, the setting sun casts its last rays.
Several years later, the siblings lay on the hillside once again.
Unlike the other little stone who loves to be kissed, hugged, and lifted up high, the big stone is not good at expressing his emotions. As he talked, he started talking about spiritual cultivation.
Shi Zhao was somewhat helpless, so he passed on the Bixie Treasure Technique to him.
"It has flaws and is not perfect." Shi Yi quickly noticed that the Bixi Treasure Technique was incomplete and did not suspect that Shi Zhao had kept a secret.
"It seems the rumors are true. The national treasure technique is flawed. But what if the royal family finds out that it has been passed on to me?" He was delighted but then frowned.
"Not bad, you're starting to care about people now." Shi Zhao reached out and tapped his forehead, chuckling, "You'll be fine. I have other special techniques; would you like to learn them?"
Shi Yi thought of many things in an instant, but when he heard the second half of the sentence, he still turned his head away with aloofness and directly rejected the tempting offer.
Don't ask, the answer is that double pupils are the invincible path.
Shi Zhao blinked; these words seemed to be what she had said to the child on this low hill back then.
So, in the same place, she offered another perspective on power:
"It is true that double pupils are an invincible path, but one should not rely too much on these eyes. True strength does not come from external forces, but from forging one's own will and comprehending the source of power."
Shi Yi listened attentively, deeply moved.
"Yi'er, remember, you must recognize yourself and your true self. Don't bear the expectations and responsibilities imposed by others, and don't be driven by their will," Shi Zhao said finally, adding, "Yes, even if that person is me."
"Hmm." Shi Yi opened his mouth, many thoughts flashing through his mind, but in the end he didn't say anything and just nodded in response.
He didn't ask Shi Zhao where he had been all these years, why they hadn't recognized each other in the Void God Realm, why he had suddenly appeared, or what his relationship was with the person who had caused the Rain Clan to lose face.
None of that matters. The most important thing is to enjoy this moment of tenderness and peace of mind.
Under the starry sky, the siblings found themselves talking back to back, and ended up not sleeping all night.
In the early morning, the sun shines brightly, casting golden rays that dispel darkness and gloom, and warm the skin.
"I should go now." Shi Zhao prepared to leave.
The capital city is not a place for cultivation. It can be said that the purpose of this trip to leave the mountain has been achieved, and there is nothing to miss about the hustle and bustle of the mortal world.
At worst, I can just ask Stone Emperor to drop some more gold coins before I leave.
As for the Realm of the Void Gods... it's not a good place to go for now. Who knows what's going on with those two old men? What if they were really awakened before? Wouldn't that be like walking into a trap?
Outside the low mountain, a number of people were already waiting, including those from Shi Yi's faction and those who favored Shi Zhao's side. Fortunately, they were all quite restrained.
"Don't rush off," Shi Yi suddenly said.
Shi Zhao looked at him with a puzzled expression, then opened his arms and gave him a big hug.
"There is a great opportunity in the ancient sacred mountain. You... come and help me retrieve it." Shi Yi did not refuse the hug. His voice was very calm, as if he were talking about something insignificant.
"Okay, I'll go with you." Shi Zhao didn't expose him, but just smiled.