Chapter 3: The Fate of the Yin Twin (3).
It was 4 am.
For many people; most especially Mothers, Maids, and Overworked people; This was when their alarm clock started warming up to ring; Preparing to mock the ever-moving society of their tireless pursuit for safety and security.
For Bei Shang though, He was in the middle of a mountain, sitting on the ground and staring face to face with a demon who saved him from a divine tiger.
A demon he has an extreme feeling of gratitude for.
The Huli Jing stared at him for a long while before tiptoeing close; like he was testing the waters of their interaction.
"I know you might not believe it but… " He sighed as if wondering if whatever he said would affect him " I am related to you "
"Are you my dad's illegitimate child?"
"No… " The man laughed and scratched his head, his face was red " I am related by marriage... I am Xingfu's husband"
He had not seen Xingfu in years nor heard from her. Despite Bei Shang's nature not to hold grudges; He couldn't help but feel a little resentful that it was now something related to his sister appearing.
I guess I am the only one who still remembers relationships.
"Oh, the Kims still allowed her to keep her name..." He mumbled, his fists clenching at the side " What's your name?"
"Nick Storm Park"
"It's an American-ish name "
"Storm is my family surname in the demon realm " Seeing that the mortal made no move to stand up; he sat down opposite him " Park is the human name I acquired here"
"How many years have you been here? Most demons have migrated back to their realm "
Nick didn't reply; he just smiled and nodded, Bei shang wasn't the type to venture into secrets; he too just smiled and changed the subject.
"How's my sister?"
Nick froze and scratched his head.
"She's fine"
"Be honest "
Nick looked surprised " How did you know I was lying?"
"You won't find me out and even save me just because you want to protect mortals, Supernatural beings are not superheroes" Bei Shang slapped a mosquito on his leg; his voice was cool " And you are way too fidgety for a powerful demon; You must have bad news"
There was a long pause.
Bei Shang raised his eyes; Nick's face was pale and his lips were pressed together into a thin line, he looked more like the person about to receive bad news.
He decided to spare him the pain " Is she dead ?"
Nick's lips twitched for a second before he nodded slowly " Yes "
There was a dull sense of pain in his heart; Even if that sister did not care about a familiar relationship, not visiting once or even calling once to check how he was doing for years; Blood was still thicker than water; Bei Shang could only bring himself to resent not hate.
He will never see Xingfu again.
" That uncaring girl probably died a painful death; when we were young, she was always the one to climb trees and venture out for days " He sniffed and rubbed his eyes" Mrs. Park would warn her but she would still do it again until she injures herself; then I will have to treat her..."
Nick tried to comfort him by placing his hand on his but Bei Shang didn't notice; he was already lost in his grief.
"Not sending letters and now sending your husband to do your dirty work for you " Tears spilled with no restraint " Is this brother so unlucky that you don't want to see him? Well, I don't want to see you too; I hope you continue to rot 6 feet under the ground and become a wandering ghost..."
" She didn't become a wandering ghost; she had no regrets"
"Of course; I am not part of her regrets at all; this unlucky brother will be better off not a regret " He rubbed his face but the tears still kept coming " Well she should have a splendid time in the underworld; I will pray to the gods that when she's reincarnated, she would be put in the body of a carrot; then I will find her and use her to make vegetable soup"
"...." Cute…
Bei Shang cried and cursed for a little more while before finally calming down. Nick seeing that he was now reduced to hiccups, took out a handkerchief and stretched it at him.
Bei Shang eyed the handkerchief " Is it her own ?"
"..... If it's hers, will you use it ?"
"I will use it to make a voodoo doll; then I will trap her soul and stab her every day," His voice was cold... before tears started to spill from his eyes again " After all this brother is not worth lingering to "
".... It's mine" Nick put the cloth in his hands and patted it.
Bei Shang nodded and blew loudly; then he wiped his tears and folded the handkerchief.
"Can I have it ?"
Nick didn't hesitate " Yes.."
Dawn was already breaking; The night starting to light up bringing hopes for a new day.
Bei Shang let out a deep sigh. Almost getting killed, having a demon as a brother-in-law, hearing his sister's death, what next? having a nephew? Asking to raise that nephew?
Bei Shang laughed in the confines of his mind.
"I want to ask you something.. I would love it if you could help"
"Ask away"
"So you have a nephew..."
"....."
"His name is Mitch; he's 8 years old and a very cute child; He's homeschooled due to supernatural reasons so it makes him a little naive and… I didn't tell him that Xingfu has died ..."
Bei Shang clenched his fists again, his body was in a taut position like he was ready to fight.
"She told you…"
There was a thick silence before Nick's voice turned desperate.
"I swear it would only be for a year"