Xuan Niao suddenly roared, her entire being radiating agitation, her eyes alight with hatred!
If it hadn't been for Mo Tianji back then, her mother would not have died. It was also after that incident that Xuan Niao had left the Mo family very early and had been self-reliant. Upon reaching adulthood, to distance herself from the Mo family, she had joined the army. What followed was her brilliant performance in the military, and then she met Ye Longlin and joined the Dragon Pavilion.
As one of the peak powers of the Dragon Pavilion's second generation, Xuan Niao believed she had never wronged anyone in her life. Yet, towards the Mo family, all she felt was hatred.
Noble families have always been deep waters.
The Mo family was no exception.
Xuan Niao and Xuan Wu, being siblings born of the same mother, shared the same deep bond. Both hated Mo Tianji for abandoning their mother alone in the hospital for the sake of his company, which ultimately led to her death on the operating table due to the lack of a signature. Fortunately, the doctors at the time possessed medical ethics; seeing her critical condition, they performed the surgery without hesitation, which ensured the safe birth of the twins.
However, their mother died on the operating table.
This was something the butler had revealed while drunk. Later, it was confirmed by Mo Tianji, but the outcome of the verification still left them disappointed.
“Mother died on the operating table because of you. Where were you then? The doctor needed family signatures, where were you then?”
“What’s even more laughable is that before the seven-day mourning period for mother had even passed, you were already embracing another woman. What exactly was mother to you? Just a tool for procreation? Or a tool for your lust, Mo Tianji?”
“Mo Tianji, don’t think that just because I’m here, or even if Xuan Wu were here, we would forgive you! You’re too naive to believe that the boss bringing us two here means we’ll let this go!
Yes, you are the head of the Mo family, you are the chairman of Mo Shi Group, you are so powerful, you can have any woman you want. My mother, being such a humble person, is not worthy of being your wife!”
Mo Xuan Niao shouted hoarsely, her eyes turning bloodshot. For years, she and Xuan Wu had avoided this issue, unwilling to bring it up. But now that he stood before them, it was impossible not to.
Their mother’s death had always been a knot in their hearts, an insurmountable barrier. Therefore, this matter could absolutely not just pass.
Mo Tianji opened his mouth, at a loss for words for a moment. He could only sigh, his gaze filled with complexity.
“Xuan Niao, these matters are not as simple as you think. I also had my reasons, and there are things from back then that I cannot tell you.”
Xuan Niao sneered, “If you can’t say it, then don’t. Furthermore, this matter ends here. I don’t want any further connection with you. Also, don’t get involved in this matter. Go back. Explaining things is my business; it has nothing to do with you.”
After speaking, Xuan Niao said no more, clearly unwilling to listen further.
Mo Tianji sighed deeply, unsure what to say, his eyes reflecting a sense of desolation.
“Take care of yourself. I can see that Commander Ye treats you well. Keep up the good work.”
He pushed open the door, preparing to leave.
Ye Longlin was still fishing by the river. Seeing Mo Tianji, he stood up and walked over.
“Father and daughter, there are no insurmountable barriers. Some things just need to be said clearly; there’s no need to dwell on them too much,” he said with a smile.
Mo Tianji managed a bitter smile. “Thank you for your concern, Commander Ye. The matters between them and me have a long history. I had already anticipated this before coming, but thank you nonetheless.”
“Here are the wild ginseng I’ve collected over the years, all over a hundred years old. You’ve been fighting for a long time, and your body must have injuries. Please take good care of yourself.”
With that, Mo Tianji left directly, his back somewhat forlorn, appearing rather poignant.
Ye Longlin fell silent for a moment, then looked towards Xuan Niao inside the room. She was slumped over the table, her body wracked with sobs, clearly crying.
“It’s difficult,” he murmured.
He felt a pang of empathy, having himself been a father. He understood Mo Tianji’s emotions very well.
For Xuan Niao to accept him from the bottom of her heart, there was still a long road ahead, and it wouldn't be an easy one.
“Actually, Xuan Niao has also suffered a great deal over the years, which is why she fights so hard. Once, when Xuan Niao was drunk, she told me that she truly wished she could die in battle one day, so that she could see her mother.”
Yuan Gang appeared behind them at some point. They stood at the doorway, not daring to disturb Xuan Niao.
“Some things she needs to figure out for herself. After all, in the end, everyone has their own difficulties, and not everyone can understand the difficulties of others.”
Indeed, not everyone could understand, nor did everyone know the hardships of others.
“Let her have her release for now.”
Returning to the fishing platform, Yuan Gang watched the bobbing float on the water, a smile touching his lips. “Look, the fish are taking the bait, aren’t they?”
Ye Longlin smiled faintly and suddenly reeled in his line. A carp leaped out of the water in an instant.
…
After the Scarlet Lotus Demoness and the Fist Demon left, they returned to their safe house and contacted the leader of the Dark Hall through encrypted channels.
“Hall Master, the Ancestral Ye family has appeared in Chang’an. We failed to protect Bai Qi. Furthermore, it is highly possible that the Ancestral Ye family has mobilized their entire force; three of them appeared today.”
Since the mission had failed, the situation had suddenly become troublesome.
“I will assign others to take over the Giant Whale Group. You two continue to stay hidden. Avoid being monitored by Ye Longlin, and ensure you perform counter-surveillance work. I will be returning to the country soon, and I will inform you of your missions then.”
“Understood!”
After the video call ended, the two sat in the living room in silence.
“The appearance of the Ancestral Ye family here is definitely not a good sign. This means Ye Longlin is prepared for a decisive battle with us! Or rather, it's not just Ye Longlin who is prepared, but Da Xia as a whole!”
“Perhaps all eight of us of the Yashin family might perish here. Of course, for you, it’s different. Upon returning to the Dark Hall, you will be a hero of Da Xia. Am I correct?”
The Fist Demon spoke slowly, a sinister smile on his lips. He had already drawn a dagger from his back, ready to kill the Scarlet Lotus Demoness at any moment.
“Hehehe, Brother Fist Demon speaks so beautifully. This humble woman admires you greatly.”
“Since Brother Fist Demon believes I am a spy, then kill me. It’s just a pity for this life of mine; after all, beauty turns to dust.”