However, Huo Xiao's inner demons were much more difficult to break than Zheng Yuan's.
At the very least, the Zheng Family had been trapped for several generations. In their hearts, they had already become accustomed to it. They did not have much fear because of this.
Even before they started practicing this set of skills, they had already accepted such a tragic fate. In some ways, they were the ones who did not care about the consequences.
However, Huo Xiao was different.
He was already under a lot of psychological pressure.
As far as his personality was concerned, he could accept his failure, but he would never accept his cowardice and escape.
But fear would not disappear with his unwillingness. It would only wear away his willpower day after day until he became a coward with his hands tied and feet tied.
When that time came, he would really be useless.
Lin Mengya calmly pulled a stool over and sat beside Huo Xiao's bed.
"Did you think that I would say something to comfort you? At the very least, I would use some provocation to make you regain your hope in life?"
"Ha, naive! You're not a child. I don't need to coax you. "
"Do you think that you can use this as an excuse not to avenge your family now that you've lost control? Let me tell you, you're very wrong! "
"While you're giving up on yourself, your enemies are constantly improving. One day, they will find out that your family is still alive. Maybe they will be kind or think that you're useless and let you go. "
"But there's another possibility. They want to get rid of you, so you can only watch your parents die in front of you."
"Unfortunately, you can't do anything. You don't even dare to make a move. Because you're afraid of losing control. You're afraid of losing yourself and becoming a murderer. When that time comes, your parents might not die in the hands of your enemies, but in your hands. "
"Then you'll blame yourself! So, since you know that there's a possibility of failure, you might as well not do it. At least, you can make yourself accept the result of failure with a clear mind, instead of betting on the vague possibility of victory. "
The more she spoke, the more eloquent she became. Almost every word that came out of her mouth pierced Huo Xiao's heart. It was like countless needles, making him feel heart-wrenching pain.
"Enough!" Huo Xiao finally couldn't control himself. He turned around and shouted at Lin Mengya.
"What do you know? You don't know anything! People like me, people like me … "He looked at his hands, his eyes filled with an inexplicable sorrow.
"If I go berserk, who will avenge my grandfather and the others? But if I stop practicing martial arts, then I won't even have the chance to take revenge! "
He covered his face, looking lonely and helpless for a moment.
Lin Mengya narrowed her eyes and thought, "Sure enough!"
Huo Xiao must know that there was something wrong with his martial arts!
Perhaps from today onwards, he would not be able to advance any further, or perhaps he would not be able to use it easily. Otherwise, he would run the risk of going berserk.
That was why he suffered such a huge blow and found it hard to accept it.
To him, it was indeed a devastating blow.
But in Lin Mengya's eyes, this kind of thing was not a big deal.
"Look at you." Her expression softened, and her tone was no longer as sharp as before. Instead, she seemed very kind and concerned.
"Since we're friends, you can tell us if you have any difficulties. We can still help you think of a solution. Even if it's a dead end that we can't solve, at least the two of us can drink with you and cry for a while. It's better than keeping it in your heart."
Huo Xiao looked up at her. He did not know what to feel.
But he could not deny that when he exposed his most embarrassing wound in front of her, he did not feel as embarrassed as he had imagined.
In fact, he even had some vague expectations for Lin Mengya.
Ha! He could not help but laugh at himself.
How could a little girl like her, who did not know martial arts, solve this kind of problem?
After all, he was too weak, and that was why he let his imagination run wild.
She got up and walked up to him, patting his shoulder.
"Alright, since we know about this, we won't leave you alone. But now that you're not alone, Aunt Fang is very worried about you. "
She had to help him, but she could not be impatient.
Moreover, Huo Xiao's mental state had not been adjusted yet. At least he could think about this matter when his emotions were calmer. It was better than blindly trying everything in a desperate situation.
Lin Mengya's words woke him up.
Huo Xiao couldn't help but feel a little guilty when he thought of his mother's worried expression.
He was really an unfilial son.
"Is she okay?" When he asked her, he felt a little embarrassed, which was rare.
Lin Mengya glanced at him and said mercilessly, "Yes! Why not? Before you came back, she won three games at the mahjong table every day. If you had come back a little later, Auntie Fang would have won all the people in this yard until they wouldn't even have their pants left. "
Huo Xiao was stunned. He probably could not accept Aunt Fang's "God of Gamblers" persona.
For some reason, he asked, "Did I stop her from winning money?"
Lin Mengya was too embarrassed to say it so clearly. She just nodded confidently, with a look of disdain in her eyes.
She was not going to tell this fool that Auntie Fang had agreed to split the profits 30: 70!
Moreover, Aunt Fang would take 30: 30, Baby Moyan would take 30: 30, and the remaining 40 would be given to her.
Tsk, sons were born to collect debts.
Except for her son!
Under Lin Mengya's persuasion (stimulation), Huo Xiao quickly adjusted his state of mind.
Aunt Fang looked at her child eagerly. Her eyes were red and swollen, which made Huo Xiao feel very guilty.
"I …" He opened his mouth, but he didn't know what to say.
In fact, he didn't need much from his mother, Fang Rao, except for the fact that he always clamored for his mother to accompany him when he was young.
But now he realized that he had always longed for his mother's care. It was just that it had been empty for too long, which made it difficult for him to get along with his mother with an appropriate distance and attitude.
Fang Rao secretly wiped the tears from the corner of her eyes.
"Xiao 'er, don't worry. I will find a way to help you recover even if I have to exchange everything I have for it! Even if my son can't practice martial arts for the rest of his life, you will always be so powerful in my heart.
"My Xiao 'er is the most powerful person in the world!"
This sentence awakened the memory that he had long abandoned in the corner.
His mother had praised him like this since he was young.
The first time he practiced martial arts, the first time he picked up a pen to write, and so many other firsts were formed in the company of his mother.
It should have made him feel ashamed, but now he finally realized the pride and love hidden in his mother's words.
It was because his mother didn't want his efforts to go unrewarded, so she was willing to be her son's first supporter.
Warmth slowly surged in his heart.
The way he addressed her, which had become awkward, also became natural and no longer forced.
"Mother." He called out to Aunt Fang in a low voice, "I'm sorry to have made you worry."
Aunt Fang's face was already covered in tears.
She knew that this meant that her child had truly accepted her.
After being apart for fifteen years, her child finally returned to her side without any grudge and acknowledged her as his mother.
For a moment, Aunt Fang had no other way to express her feelings except to cry bitterly.
Huo Xiao clumsily wiped his mother's tears with his sleeve.
"Mother, it's okay. Gong Ya said that she will help me think of a way. Even if I give up my martial arts, I still have other skills. From now on, I won't let you and your son be separated. "
Aunt Fang nodded and smiled through her tears. She held her son's hand happily and said, "You really have to thank Xiao Ya and the rest. If she hadn't been by my side to take care of me, I'm afraid I wouldn't have made it to this day."
Huo Xiao nodded solemnly.
Actually, he still had other feelings for Lin Mengya, but he had already gotten over it.
Gong Ya only cared about Murong Xi.
Even if he could be compared to her, he couldn't make Gong Ya's heart shift to him.
Instead of being a villain, it was better to be open and honest. At least, he could preserve his dignity and not let Gong Ya turn against him.
Moreover, as long as the wall was guarded well, they might be able to dig it out one day.
He had plenty of patience and he could afford to wait.
Seeing that her son had really gotten over it, Fang Rao relaxed a lot and began to ask her son about daily life.
"Oh yes, Xiao 'er, I told Xiao Ya that you went out to work, right? You didn't come back this time, did you? "
Actually, Aunt Fang didn't like to ask about young people.
Although Xiao Ya had said that Huo Xiao would be in danger, Fang Rao still didn't stop him.
The child was all grown up. Even if she wanted to take care of him, she couldn't take care of him for long. It was better to let him go out on his own. At least he would have trustworthy companions, and he might be able to make a name for himself.
Therefore, although she was worried about the child, she still fully supported him.
Huo Xiao held his mother's hand.
Although he had been pampered for many years, he was no longer young.
"It's okay. I've done what I needed to do. I came back this time to celebrate the New Year with you, but I was held up for a few days."
He suddenly remembered that he had brought back some gifts for his mother and the rest.
However, he was too impulsive at the time and didn't know where to put the gifts. He couldn't help but feel a little regretful.
These gifts were all carefully selected by him.
"It's good that you're back. I'm relieved to see that you're safe."
Aunt Fang smiled. She felt that her son had grown up, and she was happier than receiving any gifts.
"Oh yes, Xiao 'er, can you stay at home for a few more days this time?" Aunt Fang's eyes were filled with anticipation. "It's not that I don't want you to go out. I mean, if it's convenient for you …"
"Okay, I'll stay with you for a few more days." Huo Xiao agreed before Aunt Fang could.
Aunt Fang's eyes turned red again, and she said in a nasal voice, "Okay, okay, okay! Then stay at home and play mahjong with me for a few more days! "
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