Xiao Yulong's words caused Xiao Lie's entire body to tremble and his pupils immediately contracted as he stood there in a daze.
Looking at Xiao Yulong's sinister smile, how could he not understand the low voice he had spoken that day in front of his son Xiao Ying's grave …. All of them were heard by him!
Xiao Yulong's words, instantly caused the entire audience to erupt into an uproar. Everyone opened their mouths wide and looked at Xiao Lie. Seeing Xiao Lie's abnormal reaction, the shock in everyone's hearts became several times larger, and the sounds of discussion became similarly loud.
Xiao Che was completely stunned, and when he noticed Xiao Lie's reaction, he became stupefied. Xiao Lingxi also looked lifeless as he stared at Xiao Lie.
"Jade Dragon!" "What's going on?" Xiao Yun frowned and asked.
Xiao Yulong turned to the side and said respectfully: "In reply to father, a few days ago when I went to the cemetery at the back of the mountain to pay my respects, I coincidentally met Fifth Elder. At that time, he was standing in front of his son's tombstone, mumbling something to himself … Your son heard very clearly, he was saying … Xiao Che was not Xiao Ying's biological son at all! "
From Xiao Yulong's words just now and Xiao Lie's reaction, the crowd could faintly guess the truth, but = Xiao Yulong's incomparably direct words were still like a clap of thunder that rang in the sky. Everyone within the Xiao Sect was completely stunned, and those who were on good terms with Xiao Lie had their eyes opened wide, their faces filled with disbelief.
"This …" Xiao Yun also revealed a face of shock, and said seriously: "Yulong! This is a big matter concerning the bloodline, you can't speak carelessly about it! "
Xiao Yulong sternly replied: "With such a big matter, this child naturally wouldn't dare to lie in the slightest. Just ask the Fifth Elder what the truth is... Fifth Elder, I think you have already heard what I just said clearly. If you have no guilt in your heart, and Xiao Che is really your grandson, then do you dare to swear on all of the glory that your son Xiao Ying received while he was still alive? "
All eyes were focused on Xiao Lie. He froze in place, his expression becoming more and more bitter. After a long while, he did not speak, nor did he try to explain … His son, Xiao Ying, was the greatest pride of his life. Even if he were to die, he wouldn't swear on the honor of Xiao Ying before his death.
Xiao Che opened his mouth, but was simply unable to say anything. Within his chest, a heavy and stifling feeling quickly spread throughout his entire body.
"Father, how could Little Che not be your biological grandson … "Father, quickly speak, quickly tell them!" Xiao Lingxi shook Xiao Lie's body with all his might as he screamed in fear.
However, Xiao Lie was petrified and did not say a word for a long while. His expression suddenly became dejected, as if he had suddenly aged a decade or so in the blink of an eye.
"Fifth Elder, what's going on? Is Yulong's words true? " Xiao Yun frowned, and said to Xiao Lie with an excited face.
Xiao Lie slowly raised his head, and took a deep breath. Xiao Yulong had forced him to swear on his son Xiao Ying …. This was something that he would never be able to accomplish no matter how hard he tried. In that case, this matter that he had been concealing for the past sixteen years was destined to be impossible to hide. He originally thought that this matter would be kept a secret for a lifetime, until the day he died. But he never would have thought that it would be mercilessly ripped apart in such a short amount of time in front of so many people.
Xiao Lie's appearance, had already become tacit agreement. Otherwise, he could have sworn an oath to seal Xiao Yulong's mouth without hesitation. All the people in the Xiao Sect were flabbergasted. Even Xia Qingyue was shocked. Xia Hongyi, who had been standing silently at the periphery, had a face full of shock … Xiao Che was not Xiao Ying's son? How could this be … This way!
"Grandfather …"
Xiao Che walked to the front of Xiao Lie and every step he took became incomparably heavy. Looking at his face that seemed to have aged a lot in an instant, Xiao Che felt a pinch in his heart. He tried his best to maintain a calm demeanor and asked with a very soft voice, "Grandfather … This would be … "Really?"
Xiao Lie lowered his head, and looked at Xiao Che. He smiled bitterly, and within his cloudy eyes, there was a complex emotion that Xiao Che could not see clearly: "Although you are not my biological son, all these years, I have always treated your biological grandson …"
If the silence from before was tacit acknowledgement, then this sentence was a clear confirmation from anyone who heard it!
Xiao Sect was instantly in an uproar. This was without a doubt the most explosive news that they had heard in the Xiao Sect.
Xiao Che stood there stunned, he did not make a sound for a long while, as though he had lost his soul. Xiao Lingxi was completely stunned. She shook her head with all her might and shouted excitedly: "Father! What are you talking about? Little Che grew up with me, was the biological son of my big brother Xiao Ying, how could I not be your biological grandson … You must be joking. Isn't that right!? "
Xiao Che's expression had already returned to normal at this time. He looked at Xiao Lingxi, revealing a shallow smile on his face as he gently shook his head: "It's alright, Little Aunt. Grandfather has always been my grandfather, you have always been my Little Aunt, we have always been the closest family to each other. So, is it really important to be your biological son? "
"Little Che..." Xiao Lingxi's gaze instantly became hazy like mist.
On the other side, a few mad dogs who had suddenly caught hold of Xiao Lie's huge "weakness" were already barking crazily.
"This is simply preposterous! How preposterous! Our Xiao Sect has raised a descendant for sixteen years, and he is actually not our Xiao Sect's biological son, but a bastard child with outer sect bloodline s … This is simply the biggest joke in the history of our Xiao Sect! " Great Elder Xiao Li angrily roared.
"Xiao Lie! You actually brought a bastard child to our Xiao Sect, and let our Xiao Sect cultivate it for sixteen years! You're asking us to. What should I say to you! "Sigh!" Third Elder Xiaoze sighed heavily.
"Even though he knows that he's a bastard, he still left him in the Xiao Sect, and enjoyed the treatment of being the grandson of an elder! Xiao Lie, you actually lied to our entire sect for sixteen years. If we weren't discovered by Yulong, we might have been deceived by you for the rest of our lives. At that time, the descendants of the Xiao Sect's bloodline would mix in the blood of outsiders! Xiao Lie, do you know how big of a sin this is?! " Fourth Elder Xiao Cheng pointed at Xiao Lie, so excited his old face flushed red.
Second Elder Xiao Bo scolded loudly: "No wonder such a trash with crippled profound veins suddenly appeared in the midst of the various talented disciples of my Xiao Sect! So it turned out that the trash that the Xiao Sect had raised for sixteen years was actually a bastard! If word of this gets out, our Xiao Sect will not be the laughing stock of the Cloud Flowing City! "
Not only the Four Great Elder s, even the middle-aged men, the deacons and managers who belonged to the Four Great Elder s all stood out and mercilessly criticized Xiao Lie. For a moment, Xiao Lie had completely become the target of everyone.
"Fifth Elder, you …. This … "Sigh!" Xiao Yun's expression changed for a while before he let out a long sigh.
"Heh heh, I really witnessed an extremely comical scene. It had been so hard for the Xiao Sect to develop to this day, and it was unexpectedly mixed with wild seeds that came from who knows where! Even I am ashamed of you! " Xiao Kuangyun opened his mouth, but his voice was still sharp and unpleasant to the ears. He glanced at Xiao Che and said indifferently: "Today is Xiao Sect's Great Assembly, other than the people from the Xiao Sect, there are also guests who are allowed to enter. Xiao Sect Master, what are you all still waiting for? Hurry up and chase this bastard out of the Xiao Sect, and from now on, never step foot even half a step into the Xiao Sect ever again! "
"Ah... "This..." Xiao Yun's face revealed an expression of "can't bear to endure", but after hesitating, he clenched his teeth and said to Xiao Che: "Xiao Che, the Fifth Elder has already admitted that you're not his grandson. The bloodline s of our Xiao Clan don't exist in your body either … Even though our Xiao Clan has raised you for sixteen years for nothing, you don't know anything about these sixteen years. If we were to ask you for anything, it would be obvious that we are being petty … You can leave now. Leave our Xiao Clan. From now on, you have nothing to do with our Xiao Clan.
As their gazes once again gathered on Xiao Che, many people silently sighed in their hearts. Xiao Che's face did not show any signs of begging or sadness. Hearing Xiao Yun Hai's words, he merely smiled slightly, which was calm and sarcastic: "We do not need to trouble Clan Master and the elders, since I do not belong to your Xiao Sect, I will leave … And we'll be leaving right away! "
He stood in front of Xiao Lie, his eyes trembling. After a long while, he asked in a daze, "Grandfather … If I am not your grandson, then who exactly are my biological parents? "
Xiao Lie had known since a long time ago that he would ask this question. He closed his eyes and slowly shook his head: "I don't know, you were picked up from the outside by Ying'er, even he doesn't know who your biological parents are …."
"..." From the complex swaying light in Xiao Lie's eyes, Xiao Che knew that these were not Xiao Lie's true feelings. He must know something about his true identity, but in front of so many people, he couldn't say anything at all.
With a "Putong" sound, Xiao Che kneeled down heavily in front of Xiao Lie, and said sincerely: "Grandfather, even though I am not your biological father, you have treated me much better than your biological father in these sixteen years. You raised me, raised me, protected me, expended countless energy and blood for me, and I will never be able to repay the sixteen years of kindness you have shown me in my entire life. I've always been incredibly glad that I had such a good grandfather like you. Even though I found out today that I didn't have the Xiao Family's bloodline, so what? You are my grandfather, and I am your grandson. Even if bloodline are different, this kinship, will forever remain in my heart! As long as Grandfather does not mind, I will forever be your grandson! "
These words caused everyone's hearts to tremble. Xiao Lie's eyes quietly became moist. He nodded heavily, said "good" in a hoarse voice, and was about to step forward to raise his hand to help Xiao Che up.
But Xiao Che dodged his hand, bent down, and heavily kowtowed three times towards Xiao Lie.
"Grandfather, Little Aunt, after I leave, no matter what happens, I must properly protect myself and my body …"
When Xiao Che stood up, his forehead was already bruised. However, the smile on his face was still as gentle as the warm spring wind. He turned around and walked in the direction of the door. He didn't want to leave … Because his grandfather and Little Aunt were still here, and he still wanted to use his life to protect them … However, he had to leave, otherwise, his grandfather and the Little Aunt would be implicated beyond expectation. Furthermore, even if he wanted to stay, he would be forced to leave this place.
"Little Che!"
's sobbing cries came from behind him. Xiao Che's footsteps paused slightly, but he did not stop. He did not turn back as he resolutely walked towards the door … No one knew how much anger, resentment and murderous intent was concealed beneath his calm and peaceful appearance …
He had extraordinary intelligence and shrewdness, but he did not have the power … Without power, he had no way of resisting, no way of protecting his grandfather and Little Aunt, and he didn't even have the strength to struggle … He could only be expelled like this …
On the day he was reborn, his desire for power stemmed only from his instinctive pursuit for great power. At this moment, his thirst for powerful strength had become hundreds to thousands of times stronger than before …
He wanted to obtain strong power to protect his grandfather and Little Aunt, to wash away all the shame. He wanted all the people who had revealed ugly faces to regret, and wanted Xiao Kuangyun to die without a complete corpse … and, to the extent that even the entire Xiao Sect would want to pay a price that they would never forget!
"Protect the safety of my grandfather and Little Aunt … "Please..."
As she passed by Xia Qingyue, Xiao Che said in a voice that only she could hear.
This man, who was filled with mystery and arrogance, had a deep imploring look in his eyes as he spoke … Perhaps, in his entire life, he had never begged anyone before. Xia Qingyue's heart heavily shook, and unexpectedly had an instant feeling of suffocation … Almost involuntarily, she slowly nodded her head.