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Chapter 3: Lord Tang

Chapter 3: Lord Tang

Xiao Yun and Xiao Li rushed out of the mansion with their newborn child in hand.

"Xiao Yun, was the baby delivered safely?"

Hong, the snow-white wolf, was worried since Xiao Li had gotten pregnant. Birth rates were unusually low in the Heaven Realm since it was hard for many newborn children to survive in the realm of the Immortals. He did not want his sworn brother, Xiao Yun, to suffer that sad fate that many others did. Hong could never bear than because Xiao Yun had even made him his sworn brother. He was the given the surname Xiao by his brother.

"Hong, the baby has arrived safely. We are now taking him to Lord Tang to get the seal placed upon him."

Xiao Hong was instantly relieved, but he did not ask anything beyond this. He knew that his brother did not want anything to happen to his child.

"Yun, let's head for the Prefecture Mansion. Get on me."

Xiao Yun and Xiao Li got on Hong instantly.

"I'll fly as fast as I can."

Xiao Hong jumped up in the air and began making strides. It seemed as if he was walking upon an invisible path, but if a true master ever looked closely, they could see the Ice qi beneath his feet.

Xiao San was reeling from the shock that he was in the world of the Immortals, but now he was riding on a talking wolf, which was flying in the air.

"Amazing, so this is the world of the Immortals."

He could not fully comprehend this chance he was given, but he did understand that he should forever be grateful to the cat.

"Still, I wonder where that cat went."

After pondering this for a while, he gave up and observed his surroundings. Snow was falling nonstop and the weather seemed to be freezing. However, he could not feel anything thanks to a blanket his parents wrapped around him. He could feel the qi coursing through it.

"Amazing, the Immortals have everything in this realm. Still, this area is a bit plain."

From what the baby Xiao San could see, the land was just mountains and plains. There was nothing too decorative, except the mansions he saw on the way. The mansions, however, seemed as if they came from a distant land. Some were made of brick and others marble, but you could not deny the lavish quality they all possessed.

"I wonder where we are heading in such a rush. I heard my parents talking about a seal. Is that some sort of ritual for newborn children?"

In the legendary Heaven realm, Xiao San could not help but wonder what surprises existed in these lands.

After a short while, the snow-white wolf began to descend. When the baby Xiao San, he could not help but be surprised. A huge palace was standing in front of where he was. It was a huge pagoda with many stories. However, the beauty of the structure came from the material, which seemed to be completely made out of crystals. Even the main gate seemed to built out of this material.

"Lord Xiao, please allow us to welcome you. Great Master Tang has been waiting for your arrival for a few days. You may enter immediately."

The guards by the main gate seemed to hold a great respect for Xiao San's father even though they looked fierce.

"I wonder how strong my father is if even the lord of this palace respects him."

Xiao San couldn't wait to start his life as he was surprised continuously by his new family. He was also intrigued by who this Tang person was if he could live in such a great place in the Heaven Realm.

Xiao San's family began to walk inside, while the wolf stayed outside. The guards escorted them inside the palace, which completely contrasted with the outside of the palace. It reminded him of an imperial palace in the mortal realm with lavish designs and decoration. There were also many strange artifacts lining the walls. The crystal was not seen inside the palace however.

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"This Tang person doesn't seem to have good sense of design."

When Xiao San's family stepped into the main hall, there were already many people waiting for them.

"Ah, Xiao Yun, you made it."

The man who said this was on throne. He was mostly bald, with hair on the side of his head. He had a childish face, however, with a smile that was very charismatic face. By his side, there was another man. He had a good build and a thick beard. The man seemed to be very angry and serious. For a second, Xiao San thought that man was staring at him. The rest of the people seemed to be nobles or someone with similar wealth because of their lavish clothes.. These people had varying expressions since some smiled, while others had faces with anger upon them.

"Lord Tang, I have come here for the sealing."

"This is Lord Tang."

Xiao San was underwhelmed. He had expected the man named Tang to be someone that looked very powerful. However, he knew the man had to be special in some way or he would not have the respect of these people. 

"Yes, we shall begin momentarily."

"Lord Tang, this decision of yours is very unfair to the rest of us."

One of the nobles had interrupted Lord Tang. Xiao San thought he looked very snobby. It was possible to tell immediately what type of person this man was. Xiao San had dealt with many of these type of people in his previous life. However, the look this man wore was not superiority but a look of envy,

"What do you dislike about it, Wang Yue?"

"Lord Tang, I think that you should give all the children a chance to participate in our sacred event instead of just Xiao Yun's son. You even told us that you will give the seat of Prefecture Lord to his son. This seems highly unfair to me."

The noble that was called Wang Yue glared at Xiao Yun while he said this. It seemed to Xiao San that he hated Xiao Yun very much. However, Xiao San was interested as soon as he heard that he will become the Prefecture Lord. It seemed to be a high-ranked position, which made him desire it very much.

"Oh, you actually dare to argue, eh, you little brat! It seems to me that you have grown up a lot. Why don't we go outside and settle this with a fight?"

As soon as Lord Tang said this, Wang Yue's face gave off fear. This noble stepped back and put his head down instantly.

"It's alright, my lord. You do not need to make rash decisions before the sealing. After that, we can find out how talented this child is."

As soon as talent was mentioned, even the face of baby Xiao San became solemn. He wished to know how much his destiny had changed and if he could finally obtain talent for once in his existence.

"Very well, we shall begin. Bring the sacred item out."

The guards then brought something out from another room.

*thud*

Xiao San found the source of that sound. It was a cauldron that was black and decorated with dragons along the side. In it, there was a pool of what seemed to be golden water. The water kept on flowing and flowing forever.

As soon as it was brought out, everyone that was there focused their attention on Xiao San. They were sweating so much as this was happening. Xiao San could figure out what would happen next would decide his life.

"Place him in the cauldron, Xiao Yun."

Xiao Yun did as he was told and place the baby Xiao San carefully into the cauldron. There was a hint of worry on his face.

As soon as Xiao San entered the pool, he kept on falling and falling into the endless golden pool.