Chapter 9: An Awkward Situation [Collection Recommendation: Monthly Ticket]
Chapter 9: An Awkward Situation [Collection Recommendation: Monthly Ticket]
The Su Clan handled this matter with utmost secrecy, and those who were aware of it were either gone or dead.
However, the family was left completely in the dark.
Only an elder who wasn't very involved in family affairs had a vague idea of what treasure they were searching for.
But even they didn't understand the full situation.
Six days had passed without any news, which was highly unusual.
Usually, when they sent someone on a mission, would it take this long? They were only a ninth-rank family in Verdant Wave City, not a true martial powerhouse. How could a task take six days and still be unfinished?
Moreover, important figures had been dispatched, and not a single one had returned, not even sending a message.
As a result, the Su Clan was in a panic, discreetly searching for information everywhere.
But this matter couldn't be kept hidden, and the Su Clan's anxiety was evident to those who were paying attention.
With so many eyes and ears around, it was inevitable that some information would leak out.
Gradually, rumors began to spread, claiming that 'the Su Clan had all perished'—a shocking tale that quickly gained traction.
It seemed these rumors hit the mark, and soon, everyone outside the Su Clan—the Fang, Lu, Zhang, and Wei Clans—were stirring with anticipation.
Even the experts on missions at the Guardian Palace were being urgently recalled.
Fang Che's mother, Fang Qianyi, also returned after a long and arduous journey.
First, she went to the Guardian Palace, completed her clan's task, obtained contribution points, and sold some items from the outside world.
Carrying the valuable items she had acquired for her son, she was just about to enter the family residence when her older brother called her over.
...
"What's the matter?" Fang Qianyi had been away from home for half a month, and she was missing her son.
"You go first."
Fang Zhenghang pulled his sister into a room, his demeanor secretive.
"Xiao Che has been a bit different these past few days."
Fang Zhenghang spoke with a hint of mystery.
"What's different?" Fang Qianyi asked.
"This kid seems to have changed. He hasn't been cursing people these past few days. Well, he hasn't been cursing at all, but he's been specifically cursing that guy bought by the Su Clan. He's been polite to everyone else. Furthermore, he's been treating that person they drove away with respect. I can tell he's matured and opened his heart. At the very least, he's not as hostile towards the family as before. He still looks resentful, but I can sense a significant change."
During these past few days, Fang Zhenghang had sought out his nephew twice. Although Fang Che maintained his usual aloof demeanor, something was different.
But as the head of the family, Fang Zhenghang had lived a life immersed in societal norms. How could he not sense even the slightest change? His heart had been at ease for several days now.
Now that his sister had returned, he had to share the good news.
"Is it true?"
Fang Qianyi was surprised.
"Mhm, so you don't need to praise him or anything. It's not easy for a child to change silently, and it would be awkward if you praised him openly." Fang Zhenghang explained mysteriously.
"Mhm, mhm, mhm." Fang Qianyi's heart was filled with joy, and she couldn't help but smile. "Big brother, you're talking as if it's a good thing. Why are you acting so secretive? Where's the demeanor of a family head?"
"It's because of your son."
Fang Zhenghang said, "He has a master now, but he's keeping it a secret and won't let anyone know. This master of his is a formidable expert."
"How formidable?" Fang Qianyi was curious.
"More formidable than us, more formidable than our entire family," Fang Zhenghang said solemnly.
Fang Qianyi was stunned. "Could it be a General Rank?"
"I fear it's even higher," Fang Zhenghang said. "I suspect it's a King Rank."
"A King Rank?!"
Fang Qianyi realized the gravity of the situation and understood why her brother was being so secretive. "There aren't many King Rank experts who can control both sides, are there? Which side is this master from?"
"How would I know?"
Fang Zhenghang furrowed his brows. "That's why I pulled you aside to discuss this."
"This child is too impulsive. How could he take on a master without consulting us first?" Fang Qianyi also found the situation tricky.
The current issue was: this master had already been acknowledged.
Whether the family recognized it or not, the fact remained.
If this master was affiliated with the Guardians, it would be better. But if not, what if something happened in the future? What then?
"So, should we report this? How should we report it?"
Fang Zhenghang frowned. "How should we report it? I'm worried that if we do, it might hurt the child's feelings."
This was his genuine concern.
Currently, Fang Che was showing signs of positive change. But if the Fang Clan reported his master, it would become a personal matter, separate from the family.
What if the child became sensitive again? If he were Fang Che's son, it would be easy to handle—a few beatings with a stick would settle everything. But he's my nephew.
So, I must discuss this with my sister.
Fang Qianyi hummed, "We must report it, and these matters, if not reported, will inevitably leak out. Why hide it unless we want to report it in this manner?"
"You should discuss it with your nephew first," Fang Zhenghang said. "We need to be careful. It's not easy for a child to silently change, and open praise might make them feel awkward. If we push them away by setting boundaries, it might be hard to win them back."
Fang Qianyi agreed and immediately headed towards the courtyard.
Grabbing her nephew, who was practicing sword techniques, she asked, "Xiao Che, I heard you've taken on a master. Who is this master of yours?"
Fang Che was startled.
Turning to look at his mother, he saw a woman with a slender figure, fair skin, and tall stature—an absolute beauty.
However, her eyebrows were thick and sword-like.
Her eyes were bright and full of spirit.
As the saying goes, 'Those with thick eyebrows and large eyes are truly exceptional.'
She exuded a vibrant and spirited aura, and one could describe her as 'dashing and heroic.'
Adding 'unmatched by men' would be more fitting!
She also seemed to be rather carefree.
It's worth mentioning that Fang Che greatly admired this type of personality in women.
And this is my own mother, and a sense of familiarity suddenly arises.
"Master has left... Why didn't you greet me when you returned?"
Fang Che's call of "Mother" was extremely natural, and his deep affection for his mother still seemed to affect him.
He didn't feel any sense of rejection.
This body's remaining abilities influenced him, and he unknowingly completed this transformation. However, he didn't resist.
Living again is a stroke of luck. Using someone else's body to live again, shouldn't I fulfill my filial duty?
Moreover, I don't even understand who I am. Right now, I'm completely Fang Che.
That's my mother right in front of me.
"Do I need to greet you when I return?"
Fang Qianyi twisted her son's ear and gently twisted it, "Where is your Master? You're quite bold now, daring to take a Master on your own. What should we do about this?"
She glared at him, but in truth, she didn't apply any force.
"What else can we do about this? I took a Master on my own, isn't that normal? My Master is highly skilled, a King-level expert. I took him as my Master to learn martial arts; isn't that what I should do?"
"A King-level expert?"
Fang Qianyi was startled and said, "But the family needs to report to the Guardian Palace! What if he's a bad person? Do you know your Master's background?"
Fang Che, puzzled, replied, "Why do I need to know my Master's background? I'm just learning martial arts from him. If he's a good person, he can't help me achieve greatness overnight, and if he's a bad person, it has nothing to do with us. Even if it's related to me, it has nothing to do with the family."
He said, "The family should report, but if I secretly take him as my Master, isn't it to learn some skills and not involve the family?"
Fang Qianyi's beautiful eyes widened.
He couldn't help but turn back to look at his son. He hadn't realized this guy was so good at talking! He felt that his son seemed a bit different, but looking closely, he only seemed more handsome; nothing else stood out.
"No wonder you're my son!"
Then, he greeted Sun Yuan and apologized, "Senior, the child is ignorant. Please forgive him."
Sun Yuan rolled his eyes and said, "The child is well-behaved. How can he be ignorant?"
Fang Qianyi: "..."
Swallowing his saliva, he asked with delight, "May I ask for your esteemed name, Senior?"
Sun Yuan said, "Since this old man has taken Che'er as his disciple, you are his mother. It's not very appropriate to call me Senior anymore. My surname is Sun, and my name is Sun Yuan. In the martial world, I'm known as the Flying Sky Saber King. From now on, call me Sun Big Brother."
He was indeed a King-level expert.
And he was a Saber King! Fang Qianyi wasn't Fang Che; he was a King-level expert. For a ninth-rank aristocratic family, this was a top figure in the Cloud Clans!
In the secular world, who can achieve the status of a King?
To become a King, one must have exceptional cultivation and combat power, reaching a peak level in a specific field and dominating that domain.
Fang Qianyi was delighted and said with sincerity, "Thank you, Sun Big Brother."
His heart was half at ease as he pondered, "Che'er has met a renowned Master. As his mother, I'm relieved; it's just that the child is slow-witted, so Sun Big Brother, please take extra care of him."
Slow-witted.
Sun Yuan's chest tightened, and he couldn't help but want to roll his eyes.
How did you see that your son is slow-witted?
In my entire life of learning, he emptied my knowledge in three days. I had to find excuses to leave, taking on tasks like sending him to a Martial Academy to become the top student to earn merit points.
He even dared to call him slow-witted?
...
(End of Chapter)
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