Useless Son? . . .
Following this incident, Cha Eun Xiao, Li Wuliang, and Han Bingxue joined forces to repel their adversaries. As three accomplished cultivators, they managed to apprehend Wu Huitian and administered a severe beating. Han Bingxue, perceiving Wu Huitian as a fellow victim, opted for leniency and decided to release him. An alternative course of action would have been the execution of Wu Huitian, with his lifeless body returned to his family.
In the end, Wu Huitian still went ahead and married Ning Pinger, leaving others to speculate about the nature of their relationship. It was a perplexing story that defied easy explanation. Wu Huitian had succeeded in marrying the love of his life, yet the stain of humiliation remained indelible in his memory.
Paradoxically, Han Bingxue bore no responsibility for the humiliating wedding incident, yet he remained the subject of Wu Huitian's unwavering animosity. Wu Huitian had made numerous attempts to eliminate Han Bingxue and came close to ending his life. Still, Han Bingxue chose mercy over vengeance, allowing Wu Huitian to escape unscathed. But Wu Huitian was unwilling to let bygones be bygones, and Han Bingxue was equally unrelenting in his determination not to let Wu Huitian continue scheming against him.
This entrenched enmity between the two persisted, even as they became formidable adversaries. When Han Bingxue learned of Cha Eun Xiao and Li Wuliang's deaths at the hands of the three factions, it stoked a fiery resentment within him. His loathing for Wu Huitian deepened, and he began to rue his past decision. He believed that, had he been ruthless enough to end Wu Huitian's life back then, he might have saved his two friends from their untimely demise.
In the present, Han Bingxue seized the opportunity to taunt his greatest adversary, refusing to let it pass. He began to reminisce about the days when he, Wu Huitian, and Ning Pinger were close friends who embarked on trips together. He spoke with a tinge of nostalgia, recounting how it felt like just yesterday.
Meanwhile, Cha Eun Xiao remained in the background, adopting an inconspicuous guise. He led the horse and followed Han Bingxue, deeply impressed by the latter's storytelling prowess. He couldn't deny that Han Bingxue had a unique talent for weaving together narratives that included a kernel of truth. In this instance, Han Bingxue's story wasn't entirely fabricated. In reality, wherever Han Bingxue went, Ning Pinger would invariably follow, with Wu Huitian tailing closely behind. They often found themselves in the same location, and Ning Pinger would frequently cling to Han Bingxue's arm. She believed that Han Bingxue harbored affection for her but was too shy to express it, leading to a host of misunderstandings and a difficult situation for Wu Huitian.
However, Han Bingxue's question brought them back to the present, breaking the thread of reminiscence. He inquired about the group's presence, noting the significant number of individuals.
"We do indeed have a matter of great importance," the Saint Sunlight Sect disciple replied, his tone hesitant. He was certain that Han Bingxue was their Prime Master's trusted friend. Yet, he wrestled with the decision of whether to divulge their purpose for being in this place. His trust in Han Bingxue was not absolute. It was a coincidence that they were two men and a black horse, raising doubts about their true identity.
With such a critical mission at hand, he couldn't afford to place unwavering trust in anyone, even a friend of their Prime Master.
Indeed, as the saying goes, Han Bingxue and Xiao Monarch were known to be close friends. Regrettably, Xiao Monarch had met his demise. However, what if Cha Eun Xiao was related to Xiao Monarch, perhaps as his brother? Cha Eun Xiao had vanished from the world for two years, and his activities during that period remained a mystery.
It was an age-old belief that rumors often contained grains of truth. The possibility that Cha Eun Xiao was connected to Xiao Monarch held a certain allure. Yet, Cha Eun Xiao appeared to harbor no animosity toward them, which raised doubts about the veracity of the rumors.
Han Bingxue, noticing the disciples' apprehension, couldn't resist voicing his concern. His tone carried a touch of arrogance as he inquired about the nature of their anxiety.
In response, one of the disciples coughed and hesitated before speaking. He acknowledged that their distress was related to their sect's predicament, something that warranted cautiousness.
Han Bingxue, adopting a more amiable tone, assured them of his willingness to assist. He offered to remain in the vicinity for a few days, ready to help if the need arose. He playfully alluded to the recollection of past encounters with Wu Huitian, likening him to a nagging spouse. His jest elicited a rare burst of laughter from Cha Eun Xiao, who found the comparison between Wu Huitian and an irate wife rather amusing.
The disciples of Saint Sunlight Sect expressed their gratitude for Han Bingxue's offer of aid, and their trust in him grew. However, curiosity compelled them to inquire about Cha Eun Xiao's identity. Han Bingxue casually introduced Cha Eun Xiao as a member of his younger generation, offering an explanation that both amused and angered Cha Eun Xiao. Han Bingxue referred to Cha Eun Xiao as his "useless son" and expressed his intention to introduce him to martial world experiences and old acquaintances. Cha Eun Xiao couldn't help but feel infuriated by Han Bingxue's unexpected portrayal.
In his inner thoughts, Cha Eun Xiao seethed with anger. He couldn't fathom Han Bingxue's audacity in labeling him a "useless son." The desire for vengeance welled within him, as he vowed to settle the score with Han Bingxue, who had mischievously portrayed him as such.