In the closed Grand Sima Mansion, Xu Zhantang and his two grandsons were also stargazing.
Compared to Xie Tian, the three of them had discovered the vastness and beauty of the starry sky much earlier. When Xu Zhantang was still learning to speak, Xu Batian would hug him and point at the brightest star in the night sky, saying with a smile, "Zhantang, my grandson, you are that star."
At this moment, Xu Ruhai, who was silent behind them, would roll his eyes. He was also very familiar with that star because someone had once hugged him and pointed at that star, saying that it was him.
After rolling his eyes, Xu Ruhai's lips would curl into a rare smile. Although he did not become that star, he believed that his son, who was more than ten times more talented than him, must be that bright star that everyone in Song looked up to.
Tonight, no one spoke as they watched the stars.
The starry sky was still the same one that Xu Batian had watched for decades, and the brightest star was still the one they were most familiar with. However, the three of them felt that there was another star behind the curtain of night. Although the star was small, it was frighteningly bright.
Xu Zhantang was very calm. His expression was calm, his eyes were calm, and even his breathing was calm as if nothing had happened. However, whether it was Xu Batian or Xu Ruhai, they both knew that calmness did not belong to Xu Zhantang.
The only thing that belonged to Xu Zhantang was arrogance.
Xu Zhantang had a problem …
"Father, did you find out?" Xu Zhantang raised his head and asked softly.
Xu Ruhai glanced at Xu Batian and said in a low voice, "Lin Shahu's left chest was pierced and he died with one punch. He was a martial artist at Inner Qi Realm Level 4 and could release his Inner Qi to attack and defend. Based on this, it can be inferred that Xie Tian used the punch he comprehended in the arena and combined it with his Inner Qi to kill Lin Shahu."
Xu Zhantang nodded. "I know what he meant by 'almost'. With such a breakthrough, I can't compare to him."
"Zhantang, don't blame yourself!" Xu Ruhai frowned and was about to remind Xu Zhantang, but was interrupted by Xu Batian.
"Sometimes, admitting that you are inferior to others is also a form of arrogance." Xu Batian smiled and asked, "Do you still remember the conversation you had with Xie Tian before your fight?"
Xu Zhantang thought for a moment and nodded. "Grandfather, I understand."
"As long as you understand." Xu Batian stood up and left, his voice filled with hope as he said, "At the very least, you should learn from Xie Tian in this aspect. You originally had this kind of boldness, but your arrogance has erased much of it. Xie Tian admitted that you were stronger than him, but you faced it bravely and managed to break through. Then isn't this setback also an opportunity for you …"
Xu Zhantang thought carefully, and when the smile reappeared on his face, he bowed deeply in the direction that Xu Batian had disappeared.
"Don't listen to that old man."
Xu Zhantang was stunned. He turned around and asked, "What's wrong, Father?"
"He said the same thing to me before." Xu Ruhai's face was a little dark, and he said angrily, "I, your father, have been fooled by him for more than ten years. It was only a few years ago that I realized that besides cultivation, I'm stronger than Zhou Boran in every aspect! Listen to me, that Xie Tian is no match for you! "
In the tranquil Grand Sima Manor, bursts of laughter suddenly rang out. Following that, it was the father and son's lighthearted banter.
"Father, what message did Xie Tian ask you to pass to me?"
"He said that he's no match for you, and that he's grateful to you."
"Hmph, at least he has some self-awareness and knows how powerful this young master is …"
"Of course, you're my, Xu Ruhai's, son!"
"Father, what do you think about me going to look for Xie Tian tomorrow?"
"Set a time, I'll gather the troops …"
"Father, you, what are you planning to do?"
"I'll keep the situation tense for you! Our Xu family may lose in person, but not in spirit! "
"Father, has Grandfather really retired?"
"Hmph, that's right. That old man's life is light without an official position!"
"Tomorrow, I'll have to bring some gifts to look for Xie Tian."
"Why?"
"I heard that His Majesty had a fall?"
"Hahahaha, this is the only good thing that Xie Tian has done. My son, your shamelessness is very similar to your father's style!"
…
The stars in the night sky twinkled, peeking at the secrets of the world. Right after the stargazing at the Great Sima Residence ended, they ran to the sky above the Jia family's casino to twinkle.
Wen Shui was enjoying the rocking chair that only the boss could enjoy. As he rocked, it was indeed very comfortable. Xie Tian also wanted to try it while he was still alive, but he was too embarrassed to compete with Wen Shui. Thus, he lay on the stone table with his hands behind his head, muttering something.
"I like the sun. It's very hot and warm, and it makes me feel very comfortable. The stars are too cold, and there are too many of them, so many that I feel lost. But I can't be lost, because once I'm lost, I won't know what to live for …
"I hate the Xie family, but I'm also grateful to them. They were the ones who turned me from a dog into a human. They made me understand many things. To be honest, there are many things that I don't like, but I have to learn, accept, and apply them. I think this is where humans are better than dogs …
"Wen Shui, let me ask you a question. What is a catamite? In the River West Corridor, many River West Bandits want me to be a catamite. In the past, time was tight, so I always forgot to ask. I'm afraid that if I don't ask now, I won't have the chance …
"I think Boss Jia is really good, as good as you. Although he loves money, is greedy for money, is afraid of death, and faints at the slightest thing, I like him. I'm happy when I'm with him. The last time Zhou Zhaoyang said something bad about him, I sent Primordial Yang to Zhou Zhaoyang ten times …"
"Wen Shui, how many days does it take to travel from Crimson Cloud Peak to Yangshuo City? I wonder if Eldest Young Master can make it back in time … "
"I heard from Eldest Young Master that there's another place in Song Nation. The people there are a hundred times more noble than the people in Crimson Cloud Peak. Wen Shui, do you know that place …"
"Actually, the place I want to go the most is there. There's someone there who lived with me for twelve years. She only spoke three sentences to me. I remember every word. I want to ask her, I want to tell her my current name …"
Pa!
Xie Tian was stunned. He looked at Wen Shui, who was standing beside him, and asked in confusion, "Wen Shui, why did you hit me?"
"Silly child."
As soon as Wen Shui opened his mouth, tears fell uncontrollably. He gently stroked Xie Tian's little head and said with a trembling voice, "You like the sun because you're in a dark and cold place, surrounded by cold-blooded and heartless people.
You're not a dog, you're a twelve-year-old boy. It's the age where you're playful and run around naked. Your talent in martial arts is one in a million. You're smart, you're flexible, you're determined, and you're decisive.
Everything in the world has two sides. If there are men, there are women. If there are good people, there are bad people. You hate people who are bad to you and like people who are good to you. This is human nature.
I know the place you're talking about. It's called Dao Sect. The status of the people in the sect is so high that we can't fathom it. If you want to enter, other than supreme talent, you also need great luck. "
Xie Tian thought about it and said with a smile, "Thank you."
"I'm not the person you need to thank." Wen Shui lay down again and sighed.
"Who should I thank?" Xie Tian was curious.
Wen Shui turned to look at Xie Tian and said with a serious expression, "Elder Gong."
Xie Tian was silent for a moment and nodded. "Yes, he saved me at Hexi Corridor."
"That's not all." Wen Shui shook his head. He felt that the atmosphere was a little heavy, so he said with a smile, "Xie Tian, tell me, how do you plan to spend the next eight days?"
Xie Tian already had a plan in mind. He replied, "I'll replenish your Primordial Yang tomorrow morning, send Boss Jia and Brother Ma out of the city, return to Yangshuo City, wait for Marshal Xie, and kill him."
"That, that's all?" Wen Shui asked blankly.
Xie Tian nodded. He thought about it and said with a smile, "If there's still time, I'd like to talk to Yin Tian 'er. I schemed against her in order to survive at Hexi Corridor. I don't feel good about it."
"What else?"
"There's not enough time."
"What if it's enough?"
"Then I'd like to go to the Dao Sect you mentioned and see that phoenix of the Xie family. If she still makes me angry," Xie Tian recalled and said seriously, "I'll strip her naked and look at her inch by inch!"
Wen Shui swallowed his saliva. He didn't know whether to laugh or cry. After a long time, he said quietly, "If you want to take revenge, you can step on her, beat her, or even kill her. Don't do such a shameless thing. If you do such a thing, you'll become a bad person like Marshal Xie."
Xie Tian nodded and suddenly smiled. "There's no time even if I want to do it."
"What nonsense are you talking about?" Wen Shui propped himself up and said with a smile, "Do you know, Elder Gong worked hard to find a way for you to survive today? I can guarantee that this way will definitely let you …"
"I'm grateful to him, but I don't believe him." Xie Tian said decisively.
When Wen Shui heard this, he was both angry and amused. "I say you're mature, but you still have the temper of a child. I told you on Yin Shen Peak that Elder Gong is not what you think he is. You don't know how much he sacrificed to save you."
Xie Tian was a little confused. "I didn't see him when I returned from the Black Tiger Gang."
"Yes, something happened to the Yin Family, so he rushed to the Hexi Corridor." Seeing that Xie Tian was a little nervous, he comforted him. "It's okay. The Hexi Bandits have captured the Yin Family. Elder Gong's trip is absolutely safe. As for you, recuperate in these two days and get ready. I'll bring you to a place to find someone. This person can save you."
Xie Tian sat up and rubbed his hands nervously. "Who is it?"
Wen Shui noticed Xie Tian's nervousness and felt a little sorry for him. He said gently, "Master Wu Chen of the Wu Chen Temple. This person's Dharma is profound, his cultivation is high, and his medical skills are excellent. He is also compassionate and has never killed anyone in his life. Countless people have been saved by his hands. People in Jianghu call him the Living Buddha."
"Oh." Xie Tian lay down again. His rapid heartbeat had also returned to normal. Perhaps he felt that his answer was a little too simple, he thought for a while and said, "Living Buddha … Is there anyone better than you and Boss Jia in the world?"
Wen Shui sighed and said slowly, "I know what you're thinking. If you only have eight days to live, you can laugh at the world and wait for death calmly after taking revenge. But when you hear that you can still live, you're at a loss because you have no other goal in life other than revenge. Am I right?"
Xie Tian did not speak and his eyes were at a loss.
"As long as one is a person, he or she has a goal in life and self-pursuit." Wen Shui got up again and said earnestly, "Living for revenge is the most undesirable. This kind of life is too tiring, narrow-minded, and dark. Even if you take ten thousand steps back, you have two enemies. Are you willing to kill only General Xie?"
Xie Tian was silent for a long time. He suddenly smiled and said, "I swore to take revenge and become a superior person. I even wanted to carve the word 'Evil' in the sky."
Wen Shui was overjoyed. He clapped his hands and praised, "A valiant life should be like this! But there's one thing. If you want to achieve these goals, the most important thing is to live. In order to live, you have to persist no matter how tiring or unwilling it is. Do you understand? "
"Yes." Xie Tian thought for a while and got up. He looked at Wen Shui seriously, "Wen Shui, I don't trust anyone except you and Boss Jia. Can Master Wu Chen really save me?"
Wen Shui answered without hesitation, "Yes!"
"Good." Xie Tian smiled as if a heavy burden had been lifted from his shoulders. The gloomy stars seemed to look better. He smiled happily and said, "If I can really live, Wen Shui, will the Soul Blade Sect take me in?"
"Ha, uh … no!" Wen Shui was ecstatic at first, but then he shook his head with a sad face.
Xie Tian was stunned, "Why?"
"Even a genius like Xu Zhantang vomited blood because of you. Just let the people of the Soul Blade Sect go!"
"I didn't mean it."
Wen Shui rolled his eyes and thought, 'Oh, Xie Tian, it's more hurtful if you didn't mean it …'
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