Wang Yi couldn't acknowledge how much time has passed, he just sat there, deeply staring at his auntie XiaoXiao.
After all the weeping, she has tiredly fallen into slumber.
What a miserable woman...just not long ago she was very happy with her little family.
However now, this is supposed to be the cruel auntie that my mom and everyone else describes?
what a joke, hah...
all I see is a pitiful lady.
He decided, perhaps he won't be getting rid of her today, he might have to postpone his revenge for later...
Wang Yi notes as he leaves the private bedroom with the knife, accepting like he didn't see anything.
Years passed by and the more Wang Yi grew, the more XiaoXiao became distant and cold, eventually kicking him out to live in the backyard house.
He never understood why.
It's as if she was only sweet to him because he was still a kid back then and while now he has grown, he no more has value in her eyes.
"...later I postponed so much that the opportunities became fewer and fewer! Until it was almost impossible to plan an ambush, given how I barely get to see her at school, let alone at home."
"...Wang-"
"Actually now that I think back, that night was the perfect chance I had, what a boomer, haha..."
"Wang Yi...?"
"Wait, should I be happy about it or not?
Maybe not..."
"Wang Yi..!!"
"Nevertheless I still can't make out how such a heartless woman like her can grieve so much...it doesn't make sense-"
"WANG YI!!"
the teenager snaps back to reality, too much clouded in his own mind to not notice Ke La calling out for his attention.
"Huh?"
"What's gotten into you suddenly? Is this because of what I said?"
Oh, right...now I remember.
Ke La was asking me if XiaoXiao ever tried seducing me...
"Ah, that...what a silly question.
In that case, you shouldn't even wonder about it. Because I don't think it's possible. Teacher doesn't even see me as a man."
in a bitter tone he says the last part.
"Is that so? Well, that's a relief. It would be quiet the news if a disciple suddenly tries to woo their respected teacher, right! Just imagine how people would react?"
Wang Yi gives her a silent look, thinking before he says,
"Yeah...that does seem like it would be big news."
It's...correct.
It was so childish of me to like teacher XiaoXiao as a kid. And it's not like I expected that anything will happen between us anyway.
There's no way she would even find me worthy.
But I am worthy! I deserve better treatment!
While Wang Yi was debating, Ke La asks curiously.
"By the way do you think your master will remarry anytime soon?"
What.
Wang Yi looks confused, only later he realized, so in full volume he spits out,
"HA!??!??"
"Oh, that scared me!!! Be Quiet!! And why are you even so surprised!??- don't you live with her?"
"What the- why would she need to remarry!?? And to whom!??!"
"Are you serious? Don't tell me you haven't noticed! Ever since the late general passed the current general has been pestering teacher, don't you think so?"
"But that's her brother in law..."
Actually-
Now that I recall it, uncle Xie Hun was also there when I was saved by auntie?
He also stayed beside auntie for a long time until she completely could stand on her two feet again,
and at that time I was too small to think of anything but now... I feel like all the puzzles are connected.
"So? They're still not related either way. Also, i think that I could support our teacher and the general!"
The youth cringed while getting the chills,
"Cough. W-why?"
"First of all because the general is very beautiful and so so cool and he's a strong gentleman, so that makes him capable of protecting teacher from anything!"
Wang Yi snorts,
"I don't think teacher needs any protection, though."
"You won't understand! Any woman would want to feel safe from men by their man..."
Ke La shyly says, hinting.
To which Wang Yi couldn't pay attention, distracted in his thoughts of having to worry about other things.
No way, if she remarries to uncle Xie Hun, doesn't that technically make him my future step father!???"
Wang Yi couldn't imagine,
That uncle General seems to have some sort of grudge towards me ever since I was a kid...he always gives me the side eye
Agrghh, no good!! If that were to happen I can't just sit back and do nothing!!!
I really hope it doesn't work out...
I NEED TO STOP THEM!!! I NEED TO STOP EVERYTHING BEFORE THAT HAPPENS-
Wang Yi childishly panics, dashing off before announcing to Ke La,
"I have to go, bye!"
"So I was thinking- WANG YI!???"
She calls out, unexpecting that he would run off.
"Hey!! Why are you running!??"
"To confirm!"
Is the last thing he screams out, almost out of sight.
"To confirm...? But confirm what?"
She wonders,
"Ugh, this is why I'll never understand what boys are thinking!"
--at XiaoXiao's residence--
"-10 years has passed since then...
By the way, I haven't asked but how's your health like lately?"
After XiaoXiao and Xie Hun excused themselves, they've spent time looking back at all the nostalgic places they've all been to.
It was already past evening so now they were only sitting together, reminiscing their past through chat.
"Recently i've been feeling better, but a lot weaker than before. Sometimes I wonder that I can't go back to how i was. And how do you still keep up with joining armed forces?"
She refers to his endless strength.
"It's not much, actually-"
Xie Hun pauses mid way, sniffing an unfamiliar scent nearby.
He was a werewolf with very skilled nose, so it's a given that he can recognize anyone through miles away.
"What are you smelling for, brother in law? Is there someone there!?"
It smelt like a young boy, not yet reaching the stage of adulthood. Judging by how the teen stood, he was nervous and breathing hard, not wanting to get caught.
It smelt like one of the fish kind
of species so it could be a merman...
Xie Hun recognizies,
Ah, it's that merman. The particular one.
"Oh, this scent i won't ever mistske. That little milk brat is eavesdropping... How bold of him to think I won't instantly find out!"
Xie Hun cursed inside before denying, turning a blind eye.
I can have fun, maybe mislead this kid a little.
"I just smelled a cat close by, it felt like it was about to come near us so I expected it...but it doesn't seem possible anymore because you know how cats can't stand us, pups."
"Sure..."
XiaoXiao looks at the pouting, cat lover general, suspiciously.
On the other hand Wang Yi was sweating, hiding at the entrance gate of the residence, it was true that a cat passed by him, but he went unnoticed.
H-he did not find out, did he...?
Wang Yi just reached here after hurrying, so he was still breathless.
Upon seeing the scene far front, the two adults together made his guts twitch, accepting that his theory was right.
XiaoXiao brought him home with her.
"As I was saying, if me and sister in law had a dual cultivation partner, it's possible to turn back and even become stronger."
Huh? I can't hear clearly but did he just say double cultivation?
"Hmmm, the last person I did dual cultivation was with Xie Yun, so I'm aware of the results, but now... I won't be able to just do it, let alone with anyone. Especially not to use them for my own benefit."
What dual cultivation they're talking about? I don't understand...
Wang Yi thought inside in confusion, continuing eavesdropping.
"Dual cultivation is very beneficial to both parties, I've never done it but if it means to get stronger I'd like to try."
Judging by the way he speaks, this uncle must be suggesting something...why I don't sense anything good from it!
"But if there's no love and trust then what's the point? It's meaningless, so forget it."
Love!?? What love!???
And trust too???
"It isn't too difficult to get these points either, don't you think?"
Xie Hun innerly smirks when he senses the teenager tense up, he was teasing Wang Yi on purpose out of curiosity to the point his tail was wagging in excitement.
This uncle, is he serious!?? That's the wife of his younger brother, how can he so shamelessly...!!!???
Oh God, is what Ke La said actually true?
"Sister in law, let me ask you..."
Xie Hun turns to meet her eyes,
"Have you ever considered remarrying?"
XiaoXiao goes stiff, gulping.
NOOOOO!!!! Isn't this a proposal!? Reject him!!
Not this!! Teacher, say no say no!!
"...Brother in law, are you serious? have you not seen me? Hah.
I'd rather not. It's not like anyone would want to be with this auntie either."
a hint of sorrow and distance in her voice.
"Believe me, there are many that are charmed by you and don't rabbit spirits tend to get way lonelier than werewolves? I think it should be okay to restart because of your instics, especially when rabbit spirits like to build huge families."
She nodded while he continued,
"don't you want kids?"
What's up with that question and that look!?? Are you hinting at something, huh!???
Waaait,
No way, if they have kids doesn't that mean...
"Who doesn't want kids? They're the source of happines!"
And if they remarry...
no matter how I look at it doesn't that mean I'll get new siblings soon!??
Or worst case scenario leave auntie XiaoXiao forever!??
"Being a lone wolf is hard but I've managed to hold my very own pack, yet It gets pretty lonely sometimes..."
Right, what if that uncle General wants to get rid of me? What should I do then!??
While Wang Yi was aware of the consequence, he already couldn't hear and see what was happening.
"I found it odd that all this time you've been single, I guess you haven't decided on your mate yet?"
"I don't dare to. We, werewolves, are very faithful and stick to one mate for the rest of our lives. I'm hesitant about mating with a wrong one, therefore I don't want to rush with my decision."
"What rush? You're past your thirties already! If this goes on you'll die in complete solotude!"
"It's okay, I've already accepted the fact that I'll die as a virgin."
Xie Hun dorkly smiles at her, earning a fond sigh.
"You're unbelievable."
"You're not any better, auntie! So many men are after you, yet you still haven't forgotten and let go of Xie Yun. You're not getting any younger either? So why don't you live on with a fresh start? It'll only pain you more, senior sister."
General Xie Hun spoke in a worried tone, gazing at her by showing how serious he is.
The eavesdropping teenager, who regained focus, already long forgotten.