The Monarch Of Everlasting Night Chapter 504: A Confrontation from Afar, Coincidentally Encountering the Eldest Nephew of the Silver - Novel Cool

Chapter 504: A Confrontation from Afar, Coincidentally Encountering the Eldest Nephew of the Silver

Chapter 504: A Confrontation from Afar, Coincidentally Encountering the Eldest Nephew of the Silver Alliance, with Additional Chapters 567890 Completed (Part 3)

In his little heart, he was clear that his previous escapes were just luck, but as his sister grew older and more beautiful, he knew he couldn't protect her forever.

His only hope was to find a kind-hearted person to adopt her. For this goal, he had secretly observed for a long time.

But only today did he make up his mind.

Because he saw the big brother's sunny smile when distributing the baked flatbread, and the kindness in his eyes.

More importantly... A few days ago, when they were wandering, he had seen this big brother from afar, speaking to so many people.

So many of them had lost their loved ones.

The big brother at that time radiated a brilliant light, and he began to think about entrusting his sister to such a person. But he never imagined that the miracle would happen right before his eyes! So, without hesitation, he seized this opportunity.

Perhaps this was the only chance! Because he had no guarantee that when the sun rose tomorrow, he would still be able to see his sister...

Would the villains come and take her away tonight?

"What's your name?" Fang Che asked the little boy with a smile.

"Ren Chun," the little boy replied. "My sister is Ren Dong. I was born in the spring, and my sister is one year younger than me."

"This is Er Niu, this is Da Hei, and this is..." The little boy introduced his companions, his speech clear and his eyes shining with light.

Fang Che spoke softly: "Do you want me to adopt your sister?"

Ren Chun turned and knelt, saying, "My sister is small, but she's very smart and obedient. She can do many things, clean, dress herself, wash her face, and even do laundry. She can serve you, be a maid, or even warm your bed in a few years. I just want her to have a good life."

"Please... Please rest assured. If you take her away, I will never look for her again! I will never cause you trouble, I... I won't." Ren Chun knelt, his sister, Ren Dong, crying and trying to pull him up, but he firmly pushed her hand away and knelt beside her.

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Together, they all kowtowed.

"Please believe me... I know you're the young master of a wealthy family, and I know what you care about, so I... I won't go look for her, I promise... I... I..."

"I promise I won't even sneak a glance at her... I can survive on my own, and we can all survive, but my sister can't. If she stays with us, she'll be taken away, she definitely will be..."

Ren Chun kowtowed repeatedly.

Holding his sister's hand, they both knelt, "Xiao Dong, kowtow to the adults, quick..."

Dong Yunyu, Qiu Yun Shang, and Feng Xiangdong watched.

Feng Xiangdong couldn't hold back any longer, "Big Brother..."

Fang Che waved his hand, stopping Feng Xiangdong mid-sentence.

"If I take your sister away, what will you do?" Fang Che asked Ren Chun curiously.

Ren Chun's expression turned resolute, his lips pressed together as he replied, "We can always survive. You might not know this, but I've been leading my brothers, taking territories, and many adults can't compete with us. Although we often go hungry, we always manage to eat something. We've made it through two years like this, I... I have a lot of experience."

"Look at us nine, none of us have any injuries on our arms or legs... We... We're all good runners."

"How important are uninjured arms and legs to you?" Fang Che asked.

"Yes, legs are the most important. We need them to escape. If our legs are injured, we can't run fast enough and will be caught or killed... Arms are important too. If they're injured, we can't use our strength, affecting our speed..."

"What about the head? The chest?" Fang Che inquired.

"We can't afford to worry about those. If we're hit in the head or chest, we'll die. There's nothing to consider. The key is the legs; as long as they're intact, we can survive."

Fang Che smiled, "In that case, I'll inspect your legs."

Upon hearing this, Feng Xiangdong, Dong Yunyu, and Qiu Yun Shang all revealed smiles.

They understood that Fang Che had made his decision.

It was time to test these children's martial arts potential.

The little beggars obediently lined up, allowing Fang Che to examine their legs. He chuckled, "Indeed, no injuries on the legs. Truly impressive!"

Pride shone in the eyes of the young beggars, resembling warriors receiving praise.

Feng Xiangdong sent a sound transmission, "Big Brother, what's the verdict?"

Fang Che replied, "The siblings have some potential, the others are similar, and they're all acceptable. Overall, they're average, probably C-rank."

Feng Xiangdong nodded almost imperceptibly. This was as expected.

Among these beggars, those who stood out would have some potential, but it was impossible for them to be top-tier.

"What does Big Brother mean?"

"If they had no potential, I was going to bring them to the Fang Royal Palace and give them a meal." Fang Che sighed, "Since they're kneeling here, I'll extend my hand."

Feng Xiangdong nodded. This was as he had guessed.

"But now, with their potential being neither high nor low, it's a dilemma. With this level of talent, even after martial arts training, they'll only achieve average results throughout their lives... Entering the Jianghu might even harm them. But not training would be a waste."

Fang Che smiled, "However, that's for the future. For now, let's have them follow me."

"Good. I'll contribute to their expenses," Feng Xiangdong said.

"You can't escape that."

Fang Che contemplated, "They're still young. Since we've met like this, let's give them a boost. We'll find some pills to enhance their talent and fate."

"Great!"

Feng Xiangdong's eyes lit up, "Perhaps in the future, some of them will become astonishing experts, shaking the world."

Fang Che smiled, "Thinking so far ahead?"

Feng Xiangdong also smiled.

Indeed, it was hard to imagine such a future at this moment.

Ren Chun's heart raced with anticipation as he waited anxiously. He didn't understand why the older brother had suddenly stopped questioning him.

The atmosphere turned silent, and he felt his heart sink.

He didn't comprehend the situation, but he dared not ask.

His hands clenched tightly, and his heart raced faster.

A pivotal moment in their fate might have arrived, but could it truly come to fruition?

Could his sister be taken away? He glanced at her, his confidence waning. The little girl hadn't bathed in ages, her face dirty, and her eyes swollen from crying, making her once beautiful features unrecognizable.

The once clear, captivating eyes were now hidden behind the puffiness.

In the silence, his heart sank further.

This wasn't the first time they had encountered a kind person who offered them a meal or a few steamed buns and meat buns.

But this time, would it be different?

However, the hope and disappointment this time might mean there would be no next time.

His hands tightened into fists, but his face maintained a pleading expression, hoping for a favorable response from Fang Che.

Deep in his eyes, the light in his eyes dimmed.

After Fang Che finished speaking with Feng Xiangdong, he turned to Ren Chun, who immediately put on a well-behaved and pleasing smile.

Ren Chun's heart sank, and he pleaded, "Big Brother..."

"I'm not saying I won't take your sister in. I want to take you both in..." Fang Che explained.

"But I can't afford to take in all of you. There are too many people. What should we do?"

Ren Chun froze, and the other seven beggars also stared at him with a mix of emotions.

"Big Brother... You... You..." Ren Chun stuttered.

"I... I don't understand."

"I can take your sister, but I want to take you both so you can live better lives. Do you understand?" Fang Che asked.

This statement made Dong Yunyu, Feng Xiangdong, and Qiu Yun Shang's hearts heavy.

This was the crucial moment.

It was also the most important test in life!

Although these beggars didn't understand, they couldn't afford to remain ignorant.

Many people overlooked this, but it was the most important part of life, without exception!

Ren Chun's heart pounded as he awaited Fang Che's decision.

"Big Brother, we... we can't leave each other. We're family. We've been together for so long. We've faced so much together..." Ren Chun's voice trembled.

"We've been through so much. We've survived together. We've protected each other. We've shared everything. We've been through life and death together..."

Fang Che's eyes softened.

"I understand. Family is important. I won't separate you. I'll take you both in."

Ren Chun's heart leaped with joy.

The other beggars also rejoiced, their eyes shining with hope.

"Thank you, Big Brother! Thank you!" They exclaimed.

"Don't thank me yet. I'll take you in, but you must work hard. I'll provide you with resources, but you must seize this opportunity. Understand?" Fang Che said.

"Yes, Big Brother!" They replied eagerly.

"Good. From now on, you'll follow me and learn. I'll teach you martial arts and guide you on the path to becoming experts. You mustn't be afraid of challenges and seize this chance to change your fate."

The beggars nodded vigorously, their eyes determined.

"Yes, Big Brother! We'll work hard and train diligently! We won't let you down!"

"Good. Then follow me."

Fang Che led them out of the classroom, and a new journey began for these young beggars.

Seven little beggars all bowed their heads and remained silent.

"There's just no way to settle them all," Fang Che said slowly.

Ren Chun's body shrank again.

"So I'm in a dilemma. It's fine to add one or two mouths, but with so many, how can it be?"

Ren Chun's body trembled more and more severely as sweat formed on his forehead.

This was a difficult choice for him.

For a long time, he didn't speak, but his body trembled even more.

"I... I..." Ren Chun trembled, knowing the gentleman didn't have much time.

He trembled, his eyes filled with infinite longing, but he pushed his sister forward and forcefully pushed her in front of Fang Che, biting his lips and saying, "Big brother is a good person... My sister, I entrust my sister to you, and I'll be at ease. I, myself... I myself..."

"I..."

He hesitated with difficulty, and finally, two tears fell to the ground, and he choked, "I can't go. I'm leaving, and the brothers will disperse..."

"For over a year, they've been helping me, taking care of my sister, and facing everything together... bad people..."

"I still need to face everything with them. I can't leave them behind and go enjoy life alone!"

Ren Chun became more determined as he spoke, and his words flowed more fluently.

He knelt down and knocked his head, "Thank you, big brother, for taking care of my sister."

The seven little beggars suddenly looked up.

They stared at Ren Chun in disbelief.

But immediately, the seven of them shouted, "Are you crazy? Are you really crazy!"

"Why stay here? Isn't it better to be bullied together? You finally have a chance, so why not agree?"

"We don't want you! We can live on our own! Agree quickly!"

"..."

Although each of them had envy and jealousy in their eyes, they unanimously persuaded Ren Chun.

They were anxious, fearing he would miss the opportunity.

Everyone was a little beggar, and they knew how rare such an opportunity was. Good people with such conditions and willingness to take them in were scarce.

We were envious beyond measure. We were also jealous beyond measure.

But we want you to go!

"Agree quickly, big brother!"

The little beggars cried, pushing Ren Chun away, "Don't follow us."

Ren Chun calmly pushed his sister into his embrace and carefully fixed her hair, wiping her eyes, "Be obedient, don't talk back. Grab any work to do, and take the initiative to clean up any unclean areas. Big brother will say a few words, and you must not talk back. Be well-behaved, don't cry every day. Crying children are not liked. You should dress yourself and do things on your own, not waiting for others to take care of you... Do you understand? Do you remember?"

The little girl sniffled and nodded, "Mm... Mm."

Ren Chun took a deep look at his sister.

Not blinking.

He knew that with this departure, they would be in two different worlds, perhaps the netherworld or the heavenly world.

The brother and sister, fearing they might never have the chance to meet again.

But with tears in his eyes, he gently pushed his sister's body and led her to Fang Che, "Don't talk back, little sister. I'm leaving, and you'll have a good life. Remember, I'll always be grateful to you... I'll keep my word, and I'll do as I said."

"I will definitely do as I said!"

Fang Che stood up and extended his hand to pull the little girl, "Ren Dong, I'll call you Little Dong Dong... Let's part ways here."

The moment of separation finally arrived.

Ren Dong cried, her face covered in tears, "No, no, no... I want to follow my brother. I won't..."

Before she could finish, Ren Chun shouted, "Say it again, and I'll beat you to death right now!"

Although his face was covered in tears, this shout was extremely intimidating.

He looked at his sister with disappointment and heartbreak, "What was all our effort for? What was it for? Are you giving up? Are you going to let all our efforts go to waste?"

"Among us, there might be only one person who can survive. What right do you have to give up?"

"Say it again, and I'll beat you to death right now!"

Ren Dong was scared by his words.

She bowed her head and cried, "I won't, I won't, I won't... Wah, wah..."

"Be obedient and follow big brother."

Ren Chun embraced his sister, carefully fixing her hair and wiping her eyes, "Be well-behaved, don't talk back. Grab any work to do, and take the initiative to clean. Big brother will say a few words, and you must not talk back. Be well-behaved, don't cry every day. Crying children are not liked. You should dress yourself and do things on your own, not waiting for others to take care of you... Do you understand? Do you remember?"

The little girl sniffled and nodded, "Mm... Mm."

Ren Chun took a deep look at his sister.

Not blinking.

He knew that with this departure, they might never meet again, perhaps in the netherworld or the heavenly world.

But with tears in his eyes, he gently pushed his sister away and walked out, leaving her crying and calling out, "Wait, big brother! Wait for us!"

Ren Dong cried, wanting to chase after him, but Fang Che held her hand tightly.

She didn't dare struggle, but cried even more sadly.

"Let's go."

Fang Che held the little girl's hand.

Slowly, he walked out.

Dong Yun Yu and the other two followed him, stepping out of the porridge shop's entrance.

A silver ingot landed on the table.

The five of them, four adults and one child, walked slowly down the street, then turned the corner and disappeared from sight.

The little girl kept turning back, tears streaming down her face. She wanted to catch one last glimpse of her brother, but there was nothing behind them.

Her brother had walked far away.

As Ren Chun and the others turned the corner...

On the other side...

Hiding behind the wall, eight little heads poked out simultaneously.

They stared fixedly at the now-empty street.

Eight pairs of eyes, filled with tears and envy, yet also with relief.

Feeling a sense of relief.

After a long while...

Ren Chun smiled, wiping away his tears, and said cheerfully, "Alright, my little sister is going to a good family, and we can all relax a bit from now on... Let's go back and rest."

He took out the baked flatbread in his hand and said to the others, "You didn't finish your flatbreads either. Let's go back and find a place to keep them first... These flatbreads are enough for us to live on for ten days. Let's see if we can get some food within these ten days. If not, we'll take a bite at night. Don't finish them all at once."

"Yeah, yeah."

The seven little ones nodded in agreement.

They turned and walked away.

Ren Chun didn't look back.

He was fulfilling his promise: From now on, I will never look at her again! I don't want to think about her! I can't think about her!

I know what you rich folks dislike the most. It's nothing more than your servants stealing things from home to help their families.

This is a big taboo.

I understand.

Little sister, you must take good care of yourself from now on. Remember my words, be obedient, well-behaved, diligent, clean... Never let yourself be driven out again... Absolutely not...

But the other seven little beggars kept turning back, looking around frequently.

Until they reached a dilapidated temple with holes on all sides.

All eight of them sat down on the straw as if their bones had been pulled out.

No one spoke.

They all stared at the holes in the roof, revealing the sky.

But they clearly knew they hadn't seen anything.

"My little sister..." One of the little beggars started to say.

Before he could finish, Ren Chun interrupted, "Don't mention my little sister again. Let's just leave it at that. The more we talk about it, the harder it is to forget... Let's move on."

He rested his hands behind his head, gazing at the sky, a smile on his lips, "From now on, we have to think about ourselves."

Smiling, he looked at the sky, silently saying in his heart, "Father, Mother, rest assured. I've sent my little sister to a good family to live a good life."

"I will also live on well from now on."

"You can rest easy now."

In the midst of the silence...

Only the sound of straw rustling as the children tossed and turned in their sleep.

Suddenly, one of the little beggars asked in a deep voice, "Boss, do you regret rejecting the big brother today?"

Ren Chun bit down on a straw, his voice bitter, "I regret it... I truly regret it."

"As soon as I uttered my first words of rejection, I regretted it. I knew I had made the wrong choice, but I couldn't abandon you all."

"I regretted it as I spoke, my heart aching with every word..."

Lying there, tears quietly streaming from Ren Chun's eyes, flowing down his cheeks, and silently dripping onto the straw.

"But I couldn't follow them. If I did... then I'd be no better than those bad people. For over a year, you've been helping me. In name, I'm the boss, but without you, my little sister might have been taken away long ago. I might have also been beaten to death for trying to fight them to protect her..."

Ren Chun bit down on the straw.

His eyes were wide with constant tears, but his voice remained calm.

The little ones sighed together, "Where are there so many good families... Moreover, even if there are, who would want us... Let's just keep trying to live together."

"Yeah, in a few more months, the weather will cool down. Let's be careful and see if there are any more executions. If there are, we'll go to the unmarked graveyard in advance to snatch some clothes. If we don't get clothes, we'll freeze to death or get frostbite this winter... Remember San Gouzi, who was caught and beaten to death because he couldn't run with his frozen feet? You remember that, right?"

"Yes, Boss."

"Also, try to find some old elm trees. In autumn, when there are still leaves, break off some branches and bring them back. If there's nothing to eat in the winter, elm branches can be eaten."

"Everyone prepare a sharp stone. If we encounter a stray wild dog, we can kill it and eat the meat!"

"Find some yellow mud and pile it here. When winter comes and heavy snow falls, we'll use the mud to patch up these wall holes... We can't do it now, or they'll be taken away... Those adult beggars are too strong for us to fight."

"Also..."

Ren Chun spoke, giving them instructions one by one.

It was clear he had thought about their future path more than once.

And he had thought it through thoroughly.

How to live, how to survive, and how to lead these seven brothers to survive—all these calculations were in his mind.

The seven little companions sat up, listening attentively and nodding repeatedly.

"Before, with my little sister around, we had our worries, and we couldn't act freely. We were afraid to do many things, fearing consequences. But from now on, we can be more flexible..."

"From now on, we have no one to rely on but ourselves. So, everyone, let's stay spirited. When we all reach twelve or thirteen and become stronger, it'll be good."

Ren Chun spoke in a deep voice, planning and arranging their future path.

Showing how calm and composed his mind was at this moment.

When he rejected the big brother, he had already decided how to move forward.

Just then...

As his words ended, he heard someone laugh, "Oh, Ren Chun, how do you know you have no one to rely on?"

The voice was smooth, like a ray of sunshine shining on a cold winter day.

(End of Chapter)

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