Standing in front of the Academy, as everyone bade him farewell, expecting him to return as an Immortal, Xiao Nantian's thoughts started running, what if he returns and turn out to be a disappointment to the whole Academy, to his Sect, especially his kind Grandmaster.
"Little Nan, don't worry too much, you don't have to become an Immortal, the essence of this trip is for you to accumulate enough experience, learn new things and see the world, I'm certain you will make a name for yourself out there, I will be waiting for your return". His Grandmaster has advised him the night before with a beaming smile on his aged face, his eyes which have seen the years shinning with unshed tears.
And Xiao Nantian has promised to make him proud.
"Xiao, make sure to pay a visit to the Li's,their little master is rather eager for your departure". Master Xi,the headmaster of their Academy reminded him.
Xiao Nantian rolled his eyes in discreet, dreading the idea of meeting that arrogant Li Meng but he knows that there's no other choice for him.
He bowed in front of the Academy's entrance, smiling at his acquaintances, he doesn't really have any close friends except Li Meng, well their relationship is kind of complicated.
"Go and return safely and successfully". They all chorused bidding him farewell for the last time.
But he knows some of them probably didn't mean it, they will be wishing for him to come back unsuccessful or not to come back at all.
"Little Nan". Someone squealed causing him to groan.
"Li Meng, please don't call me that, before people misunderstands thinking you're older than me". Xiao Nantian sighed before he remembered something.
"And what are you doing here?". He asked in surprise.
"Little Nan, I'm an adult, I can go wherever I want to, also I was afraid you wouldn't want to come see me before you go". He shrugged nonchalantly.
Xiao Nantian wanted to smack him across the face so hard for calling him that name.
"The principal said I should pay a visit to your sect, I can't disobey him".
"Of course you can, you're leaving the Academy".
Xiao Nantian ignored his remarks and headed towards the Li's.
"Grandfather Li, Xiao Nantian is here to pay his visit and say his goodbye". He shouted raising his voice to greet the patriarch of the Li family.
"Go well little Nan and return safely". The patriarch's voice echoed from deep within the sect.
He bowed, kowtowing three times in a row, his head hitting the hard floor with a thud on the third bow.
"Little Nan shall heed your advice" . He exclaimed bowing for the last time before turning his back to leave.
He's not surprised nobody else came to greet him, except for the patriarch of the Li family, Li ChengFeng and Li Meng, everyone else in the Li family hates him, especially the current sect leader, Li FengShi.
He have always tried to prevent Li Meng from having any association with him but Li Meng does whatever he likes as long as his Grandfather lives.
Also he's not Li Meng's biological father, his biological father, the previous sect leader died of a strange disease, his mother went back to her sect and remarried, so to some extent his words doesn't hold much weight to Li Meng, who has his Grandfather's backing.
Though he knows his Grandfather won't be there for him forever, the patriarch of the Li family is approaching his death bed, never seen outside, never greets visitors.
Xiao Nantian have only been able to see him through Li Meng.
"Xiao Nantian". He turned around hearing some foot steps approach him.
"Sect leader Li". He greeted paying his respect.
"Why don't you take little Meng with you". He suggested.
Xiao Nantian felt like his head will explode with that information, he can't tolerate a minute of the said nuisance, how will he be able to tolerate him for years.
But before he could blatantly refuse the suggestion, another voice spoke through his inner mind.
"Little Nan, please take care of my grandson, I trust nobody else to treat him well". The communication was done by the medium of spiritual power.
Xiao Nantian found himself in a dilemma, how can he take care of a grown adult who's arrogant and stubborn beyond belief.
Li Meng have made it a habit of disregarding whatever he said, how is he supposed to make him obey him and not get into trouble.
"Yes Patriarch Li". He answered not wanting to deny the man of anything, he has done a lot for him, also somewhere in his mind, he have a feeling this is a good decision he has made.
Before he could say anything else to the sect leader, Li Meng walked out from the entrance of the main hall.
"Little Nan, let's go". He said with glee.
Xiao Nantian immediately took what he said back, this might end up being the worst decision he has ever made.
He glared at Li Meng wondering how he got himself into this.
"Sect leader Li, we will get going first". Xiao Nantian bowed, glancing at Li Meng whom stood straight without acknowledging his uncle with a bored look on his face.
He smacked his butt making him yelp and he begrudgingly bowed...
"Goodbye Uncle".