In the depths of the Xiao Mansion, between the pavilions and waterside pavilions, snowflakes fluttered down from the sky and the cold wind rustled.
In a luxurious house, candles were lit during the day and a stove was burning, causing the temperature inside the house to rise to a rather warm level. An incense burner was placed in front of the window. The wooden window was propped open, and the smoke from the incense burner lingered in the air, bringing with it a faint fragrance that enveloped the entire house.
A delicate figure draped in a fur cloak was sitting cross-legged beside the incense burner. A zither was placed in front of her. Her delicate jade-like hands were nimbly dancing on the zither, like an otherworldly fairy.
The melodious sound of the zither drifted out, pleasing to the ears like pearls falling on a jade plate. Anyone who heard it could not help but be intoxicated.
There was a hint of sorrow on Xiao Yanyu's beautiful face. Her jade-like fingers played the zither, and her thoughts seemed to have transformed into musical notes that drifted out from the sound of the zither. Her fine black bangs spread down her face, covering half of her fairy-like face.
"Sister, you are playing the zither in mother's room again. Aren't you afraid of disturbing mother?" Xiao Xiaolong's figure walked in from outside the door. He patted the snow off his body and whispered to the person playing the zither.
The sound of the zither paused, followed by a sigh. "If only I could really disturb mother, then I would play the zither every day."
Xiao Yanyu's beautiful eyes glanced at Xiao Xiaolong, and she snappily said, "Brat, aren't you being forced by father to cultivate? Why do you have the time to come and chat today? "
"Hehe, father went to find the third prince. Let me rest today. These days have tired my body out. By the way, sister, why don't we go to Owner Bu's place for a meal? I haven't been there for a long time and I'm craving for it." Xiao Xiaolong said.
Xiao Yanyu rolled her eyes at Xiao Xiaolong. This was the real reason why Xiao Xiaolong came to find her. He was a scholar of the imperial city, but he was just a foodie.
"You... hmm? Who is it! " Xiao Yanyu was about to scold Xiao Xiaolong, but her expression suddenly changed. She abruptly looked out of the window and shouted.
Amidst the wind and snow, a figure slowly emerged from the frozen surface of the pond. His pitch-black robe fluttered in the cold wind, and a bamboo hat covered his face, making it difficult to see his appearance.
However, when they saw this figure, the pupils of Xiao Yanyu and Xiao Xiaolong slightly shrank...
Xiao Yue stood in the middle of the room, took off his bamboo hat, and exhaled a breath of white air. He looked at Xiao Yanyu and Xiao Xiaolong, who were staring at him in astonishment, and suddenly smiled.
"Long time no see." Xiao Yue's hoarse voice rang out.
However, what he got in response was a blast of surging vital energy.
Xiao Yanyu stared at Xiao Yue with a face filled with killing intent. Her pretty face was filled with anger. Xiao Xiaolong was also looking at him with vigilance. He did not know why Xiao Yue suddenly appeared in the Xiao Mansion.
"How dare you come back! You still have the face to come back! "Xiao Yanyu questioned.
The smile on Xiao Yue's face disappeared. He indifferently glanced at Xiao Yanyu, and the corners of his mouth curled up. He tapped the ground with the tip of his foot, and like a gust of wind, he appeared beside Xiao Yanyu.
Xiao Yanyu's body stiffened. It was as if the true energy within her body had been blocked by a terrifying sword energy. She was completely unable to circulate it, and her entire body was immobilized. She could only fiercely glare at Xiao Yue.
Xiao Yue gave a carefree smile and reached out his hand to pat Xiao Yanyu's head. Then, he slowly walked past her and headed toward the person who was quietly lying on the bed.
"What are you trying to do!" A blush appeared on Xiao Xiaolong's fair skin. He angrily stood in front of Xiao Yue, preventing him from moving forward.
"Hmm? You mischievous brat, you've grown up as well … You even dare to block my way. "The corners of Xiao Yue's mouth curled up.
Xiao Xiaolong's pupils constricted. True energy burst forth from his body, and the cultivation of a peak third grade Battle-Maniac was vividly displayed. He raised his hand and assumed a fighting stance...
Xiao Yue tilted his head and looked at Xiao Xiaolong, who was charging toward him. A playful smile appeared on his face, and he slowly raised his hand. He extended a finger and tapped it on Xiao Xiaolong's forehead.
Xiao Xiaolong's figure, which was charging forward, suddenly became sluggish. His entire body was sent flying and he staggered to the ground.
"Don't worry, I mean no harm." Xiao Yue's hoarse voice slowly lingered in the room.
However, Xiao Yanyu did not believe him. Her body was completely immobilized … She was so anxious that she wanted to scream out loud.
Xiao Yue walked to the bedside. An incense burner was placed there, and a graceful and tranquil woman was quietly lying on the bed. Her eyes were closed, and she was fast asleep.
The woman had a pretty face. Upon closer inspection, one would notice that she bore some resemblance to Xiao Yanyu.
Xiao Yue's gaze was a little complicated. He lightly sighed, took off his heavy black cloak, and draped it over the woman's body.
"You … You can't take my mother away!" Xiao Xiaolong struggled to crawl up from the ground. However, when Xiao Yue raised his hand, an invisible pressure once again pressed down on his body, causing him to once again sit on the ground. He could only watch with eyes wide open as Xiao Yue brought his mother, Ji Ru'Er, away.
Xiao Yanyu's entire body was trembling. She bit her red lips tightly and glared at Xiao Yue with rage in her eyes.
Xiao Yue carried Xiao Yanyu on his back and walked to the door. He turned his head to glance at the two of them and said with a smile, "The two of you are still cuter when you were younger. Don't worry, I really mean no harm. I will wake my mother up."
As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Yue once again put on his bamboo hat. His figure leaped and disappeared from the door, leaving only the rustling cold wind blowing in from outside.
The sword energy on her body suddenly dissipated. Xiao Yanyu's figure trembled for a moment and she jogged all the way to the door. She looked at the pure white snow, but Xiao Yue's figure was nowhere to be seen.
Buzz!
After a while, a figure walked through the air and the snowstorm seemed to have stopped. Xiao Meng's face was gloomy as he landed in the small courtyard. When he saw Xiao Xiaolong, who was paralyzed on the ground, and Xiao Yanyu, who was on the verge of tears, anger immediately welled up in his chest.
"Father … Mother was taken away!" When Xiao Yanyu saw Xiao Meng, the grievances in her heart immediately vented out.
"Xiao Yue!" A murderous look flashed across Xiao Meng's eyes. However, he became even more suspicious in his heart. Ji Chengxue had asked him to go to the mansion to discuss some matters. He had just left and Xiao Yue had already arrived … There was definitely something strange going on.
Xiao Meng's figure turned around and instantly rushed out of the Xiao mansion. He stood proudly in the sky above the mansion. The snowstorm around him could not approach him as his eyes scanned the surroundings like lightning.
"Hmm?" Xiao Meng's heart slightly shook. He took a step forward and stepped on the air as he sped toward the distance.
Xiao Yue carried his mother, Ji Ru'Er, on his back. His true energy surged and covered his body, blocking out the swirling snowflakes so that his mother would not be frozen. He slowly walked toward the alleyway.
Suddenly, a thunderous explosion came from behind him. Xiao Yue was startled for a moment. A sharp sword energy burst out from his body and soared into the sky. It transformed into an indistinct longsword and slashed at the shadow of a fist behind him.
Bang...
Xiao Yue's sword energy suddenly collapsed. His body slightly trembled and he quickened his pace toward the alleyway. Fang Fang's Little Store was not far away.
Xiao Meng landed on the ground with a face full of anger. He looked at the frantically fleeing Xiao Yue and angrily shouted, "Unfilial son! Where do you think you're going! "
With a sway of his body, as if the ground had shrunk to an inch, Xiao Meng's figure rapidly approached Xiao Yue, leaving behind several afterimages in an instant.
A terrifying pressure rolled toward him and scattered the surrounding snowstorm.
Xiao Yue turned around and unsheathed a longsword. The light from the sword was dazzling and eye-catching. He pinched the fingers of a sword with one hand and the sword split into four swords, forming a sword array. Xiao Yue then pushed out the sword array and charged toward the approaching Xiao Meng.
This time, Xiao Meng did not hold back in the slightest. He struck out with his palm. His palm was as clear as jade and there seemed to be a brilliance circulating within it. He directly crushed the sword array.
Xiao Yue let out a groan. Borrowing the force of the impact, he rushed to the entrance of the store and entered Fang Fang's Little Store.
Xiao Meng was already boiling with anger. True energy surged in his hands and he was about to blast it toward the store...
However, a large black dog lying on the ground lazily glanced at him and snorted. With a wave of its small and exquisite paw, the True Qi on Xiao Meng's palm that was as translucent as jade was suddenly shattered. Xiao Meng felt as if he had been struck by a huge force and was forced to take a few steps back.
Xiao Meng felt as if a basin of ice-cold water had been poured over him. He came to his senses and realized that Xiao Yue had entered Bu Fang's store.
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