Ye Tian thought about it over and over again, but the only conclusion he came up with would be "suffering" if his sisters continued to live with him. He gently removed Ye Xue’s hand, covering both his sisters with warm blankets. Without further hesitation, he disappeared, carrying both his sisters quickly to another place.
By the time he arrived, they were facing a mansion filled with multiple gardens, connected by channels of small water canals that were flowing throughout the whole residence until the end of the main residence wall where it fell like a mini waterfall. Within the walls, there were emblems of the word “Xue" on all four sides of the residence. This mansion belonged to the Xue family. Ye Tian knew this family was among the most powerful family with a very strong backing, like elder Jin and the Star Guardian School. The history of the Xue family were decorated by powerful heroes, prime ministers, commanders, and philanthropist. In the Star Empire, the Xue family were known to be a righteous, kind, and a powerful family throughout history, which other respected families admired upon.
There were guards that walked around the mansion around the clock. But Ye Tian was able to find a little loophole that he could use to enter the mansion without notice. Using all of his focus, speed, and senses, he infiltrated the mansion like a water snake, arriving at the rear garden. Inside the garden appeard a small pavilion within the surrounded pond. Ye Tian carefully laid his sisters within the pavilion accompanied by two letters on between their hands.
“I need to leave immediately.” Ye Tian whispered like a huge stone was just relieved from his back.
Before he left, he recalled all the memories he had with his sisters, parents, the other children, and the rest of the villagers. Ye Xue was the youngest, being 10 years younger than him, and she always loved to follow him around everywhere he goes. Ye Chun was three years younger than him, and always helped her mom to do the daily chores. She loved to read and had some interest in cultivating. Although their family did not live in luxury, they were all happy when they were together. Ye Tian understood his father was among the five elders because of his strength and tactical ability. His mother was also one of the elders who was kind and calm, especially in tough situations. Both were respected and loved by all the villagers.
After having these flashbacks, tears were coming out of his eyes. Everything he had was gone in one night. The road ahead of him will be tough, so he did not want his sisters or the other children to get involved in this secret matter. He had chosen a road where it could lead to death if he is not careful. Wiping off his tears, he quickly urged himself to leave, Just when he almost crossed the edge of the garden, he heard a voice!
“Young man, what is the purpose of you being here?” a middle-aged man said. His voice had a sound effct that could even penetrate inside his body.
Ye Tian knew this man was very powerful, so he didn't bother to escape, and instead turned around and bowed.
“Greetings to elder. I come with no intention of harm. I only wish to request for your help. My sisters are sleeping within your pavilion and because of my lack of ability, I’m unable to take care of them.” Ye Tian decided to tell the truth because he knew the man was already gazing at the pavilion, so he knew there were two young girls sleeping there.
The old man did not look at Ye Tian, but instead kept staring at the pavilion. His smile appeared kind but also had a touch of disappointment within it.
“Young man, how old are you? And how old are your sisters?” the old man asked.
“I’m 15 years young, elder. My sister, Ye Chun, is 12 years young, and my youngest sister, Ye Xue, is 5 years....still a baby” Ye Tian responded without looking up.
“Why do you think you lack ability?” the old man finally looked towards Ye Tian.
“….I’m too weak…and the road ahead of me is something that I will never allow my sisters to experience.” Ye Tian responded with a sad guilt.
“Your parents?”
“Killed.”
The old man felt bad when he heard the answer, but Ye Tian didn't notice it. Whatever the man was thinking, Ye Tian couldn't even even a single clue from it.
Thinking that the old man might reject his sisters staying here, Ye Tian quickly kneeled to his knees, and said, ”Elder, the Xue family are known to be kind and righteous. My sisters have a pure heart. Even though they can be a bit mischievous, they are not troublemakers....that I can assure you. Someday, when they grow up, I’m confident they can help the Xue family in the city’s affairs. I’m begging you to accept them like they’re your own family.”
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Ye Tian at this point couldn’t care about his pride or dignity. This was his final act of the plan and it needed to succeed!
Near the opposite of the garden where a lavender treee flourished, stood a beautiful figure. It was the young woman Ye Tian bumped into! It appeared that she had been here the whole time but she never moved, continuing to hear their conversation. Ye Tian didn’t realize she was there because he was wholeheartedly focusing on the old man and the issue with his sisters.
“Revenge?” the old man asked.
“….I’m not too sure myself. At this point I can’t continue to live ignorantly without finding the reason. Besides, ever since I've arrived at the capital, trouble has always followed me,” Ye Tian honestly replied.
The old man kept staring at him trying to find out if he was telling the truth or not. He sighed, then said, “The Xue family will take care of your sisters. You do not have to worry about them. I can guarantee you that. How about you enroll in the Star Guardian School? I have some acquaintances there,” the old man promised while also trying to convince Ye Tian to stay. This would at least change the dark road he would be stepping upon.
“I thank you for your kindness and will remember this even in my death. As for me….I respectfully have to decline your offer. I just can’t….” Ye Tian said with a shaky voice.
“Very well, it is your choice and I cannot force you to do something else,” the old man said quickly. He realize that Ye Tian’s heart right is now is set for answers even if it would cost him his life.
“Elder. I apologize for not asking you your name. May I ask for this elder’s name?” Ye Tian asked politely while cupping his hand.
“You can just call me elder Xue Long,” the old man said.
Ye Tian was shocked. Never did he imagine that he would’ve met the patriarch of the Xue family. He hurriedly said, “Patriarch Xue, forgive my rudeness.”
“It’s alright, not a big deal. I don’t care for such trivial matters,” Xue Long replied.
“Patriarch Xue, I again want to thank your kindness and understanding. I believe my sisters will be in good care in your family’s hand, so I do not fear of them getting mistreated in any way. If I may ask for a last request…….I’ve given my sisters the forgotten potion, and in 10 years they might or might not remember, but I request that you never tell them of this matter or of my existence,” Ye Tian shamefully explained. Every word that came out of his mouth, his body trembed. He knew what he did was despicable, but couldn't think of a better idea.
Xue Long frowned angrily, but he was still calm on the outside. Then he asked, “Is this what you really want?”
“Yes, patriarch Xue,” Ye Tian looked at him with fiery eyes.
“Life…..is such……very well, you can leave this mansion by going through the opposite of where you are at. I have already informed the guards, and they will not touch you,” Xue Long concluded.
Ye Tian cupped his hand again, and bowed deeply for 10 breaths of time, before leaving towards the opposite direction. Xue Long already arrived at the pavilion with just a step or two, preparing to carry the kids to his home.
As Ye Tian was about to past by the lavender tree, he noticed a beautiful young woman within one meter away from him. He looked at her briedly before bowing his head towards her. She bowed back.
Ye Tian did not realize who she was, but she knew Ye Tian was the same man that she bumped into on that rainy day!
Ye Tian continued walking further as his figure started disappearing. The young woman then walked towards the pavilion, then greeted patriarch Xue, “Father.”
Xue long smiled and said, “Mei Er, do you mind having two younger sisters around this place from now on?”
That was the young woman’s name, Xue Mei.
“Father, you know I’ve always wanted younger siblings, and I’m sure elder brother would be excited to have them as well,” Xue Mei giggled.
“Good, good, the more the merrier,” Xue Long said, but he was still staring at the disappearing figure of Ye Tian. Xue Mei understood there was some disappointed shown on his face, and asked, “Father, that young man….what’s his name? He must be the brother of these two young girls, right?
Xue Long nodded, then said, “this young man…..he’s a true genius.”
Xue Mei reminded his father again, “Father, there are many geniuses within this world, so of course it wouldn’t be surprising to see one here.”
“Mei Er, were you able to see his cultivation?” Xue Long asked with sparkling eyes.
“No, apparently ever since the beginning, I couldn’t see through his cultivation, Does he have have some method to conceal his cultivation?” Xue Mei asked curiously.
Xue Long responded, “Geeezzz…..such a shame….the reason you couldn’t see through his cultivation was because he has reached the Supreme Dao Realm!”
Xue Mei was shocked. No one in history ever came close to such realm at such an age. The earliest that reached the supreme dao realm was at age 25. Xue mei asked again, “Are you sure father? he’smost likely the same age as me….”
Xue Long was saddened and said, “Yes, I’m sure. Elder Jin told me about his encounter with this young man. His name is Ye Tian!”