Chapter 973: Chapter 90: The Bear Child Known as the Enforcer_2
Seeing that peculiar smile, Tang Xian finally understood why his father refused to smile inside the Lost God’s tomb. Xiuxiu inherited it from him, so their father probably also looked quite unpleasant when he smiled.
“I saw Mom and Dad. They’re both still alive.”
Hearing this, Zhong Xiuxiu froze for a mont, almost dropping the dicine in her hands.
Zhong Xiuxiu’s expression stiffened. After living in Baichuan City for so long, she had slowly learned how to interact with people, but at this mont, she couldn’t help feeling a tinge of fear.
What Tang Xian was about to share wasn’t exactly good news.
Ultimately, Zhong Xiuxiu asked:
“Where are they? How are they now?”
Tang Xian felt a pang of sadness and answered:
“Mom is trapped in a place she can’t easily leave, but with my combined efforts with Qi Yuan, I’ve found a way to free her. I’m just not entirely confident about it.”
“She really misses you. Just to see you, she mustered the courage to rebel against the gods. Xiuxiu… Mom has never forgotten you. All along, she’s blad herself and felt guilty for you. It’s because of you that she agreed to help search for clues…”
Even though the events that followed validated what Zhong Yao had ntioned, proving that Eden’s ruins were indeed an inescapable dilemma,
it further underscored Zhong Yao’s determination.
“She’s still waiting for us. In that place where ti flows incredibly slowly, she endured decades in a state of not truly alive yet unable to die. In such circumstances, trying to reignite her hope for living is actually a cruel thing.”
Tang Xian understood how much Zhong Yao must be suffering now.
During his two years of disappearance inside Eden’s sanctuary, Zhong Yao likely experienced imnse pain every single day.
“The worst thing in life is having hope where there shouldn’t be. I couldn’t persuade Mom to help , but when I ntioned you, she turned into a different person. She suddenly found the courage to resist everything.”
“She never stopped loving you. It’s just… like Dad, she dedicated her life to the places they believed needed them most.”
Zhong Xiuxiu didn’t understand which place her brother was referring to. She stared blankly at the sky and said:
“Well… that’s good then…”
Feeling growing tension and unease, Zhong Xiuxiu asked again:
“Will she co back?”
“She will!”
Even though he lacked certainty, Tang Xian knew so promises in life had to be made, even if they carried risks.
Hearing her brother’s resolute answer, Zhong Xiuxiu’s smile appeared a bit lovelier this ti.
The seven-day rule had already been lifted. However, Tang Wen, inside the massive tomb, was still unaware of this.
“Father will also co back. He loves you too. Inside the Sea God’s stele, he once ntioned these things.”
Tang Xian’s smile radiated warmth, like the gentle sunlight of a spring afternoon.
“Our family will definitely reunite in Baichuan City.”
“I believe you. Whatever promises you make, Brother always keeps them.” Zhong Xiuxiu looked straight at Tang Xian.
Tang Xian ruffled Zhong Xiuxiu’s head affectionately and said:
“That day isn’t far off.”
…
…
On the fifth day, Tang Xian originally planned to visit Song Que, whose vitality was indeed recovering, although very slowly.
But before he reached where Song Que was, Tang Xian encountered a little girl.
Qi Yuan.
Their eting felt natural; Qi Yuan hadn’t deliberately sought Tang Xian out—he simply spotted her imdiately.
Akasi and others had been keeping a close watch on Qi Yuan these past few days.
Tang Xian thought for a mont; since they crossed paths, he decided to casually handle this potential troublemaker of a little girl.
Qi Yuan used her small hand to tug Tang Xian’s hand, her red skirt fastened with a cute Wanzi mask.
The scene looked just like a father taking his daughter out for a stroll.
“Does it have to be this way?”
“Of course. Humans have a phrase called ‘borrowing the tiger’s might.’ I need people to know I have soone powerful backing .”
“Tang Xiaojiu doesn’t think like that, I an regarding the phrase ‘borrowing the tiger’s might.'”
“Do you like little girls? I’m a little girl right now.”
“…”
Tang Xian stopped walking.
Their conversation was slightly absurd, but naturally so, as both of them were rather peculiar.
Tang Xian said:
“Are you Qi Yuan?”
“No, she’s my sister. I’m her younger sibling.”
“So your na is?”
“Qi Yuan.”
“Which is still Qi Yuan.”
“‘Qi’ as in prayer, and ‘Yuan’ as in fate.”
“Tsk tsk, that’s so seriously poor naming sense.”
“What right do you have to criticize my na?”
Tang Xian frowned slightly, puzzled by the strange sense of familiarity he felt. Why did it feel like he was chatting with an old friend?
Before he could figure it out, Qi Yuan remarked:
“It’s normal for you to find familiar. I’m not an Angel Envoy; I’m an evolving Order Keeper.”
“Will you beco my enemy in the future?” Tang Xian asked.
“No, I’ll beco human.” Qi Yuan replied briskly.
“But you live as an Angel Envoy.”
“Angel Envoys don’t change; Tang Jing won’t age. I, on the other hand, will grow old just like humans.”
Qi Yuan paused and said:
“To save future trouble, you might as well give a new identity now. It’s not sothing you can refuse.”
Tang Xian nodded; he didn’t plan to refuse anyway.
When it ca to becoming an Order Keeper, Qi Yuan had sacrificed far more than he did, so this was his debt to her.
As for Qi Yuan’s past actions, since the little girl before him wasn’t Qi Yuan anymore, those didn’t count against her.
Especially since Qi Yuan had contributed her efforts during this battle.
She could have hidden herself better but ultimately chose to expose herself.
Still…
Order Keepers really were quite annoying.
“You’re far worse than Tang Xiaojiu.”
“Worse in what way?” Qi Yuan asked curiously.
“You don’t like the way I look? Well, then you’ll suffer in the future.” Qi Yuan smiled mysteriously.
Tang Xian shook his head and said:
“You look fairly cute, but you’re not as adorably dumb as Xiaojiu. Kids are cutest when they’re foolish and clumsy.”
“If Tang Xiaojiu knew you said that, wouldn’t she be mad?” Qi Yuan asked.
“One al would be enough to calm her down.” Tang Xian replied matter-of-factly.
“Seems pretty dumb then. I can pretend.”
“Forget it; your acting skills are worse than a dog’s.”
“Are you insulting ?”
“Of course not. It’s rely a taphor for equality among all beings.” Tang Xian said.
As a human, within the realm of humanity, he had plenty of experience that surpassed Qi Yuan.
Tang Xian felt rather pleased with himself, but then he suddenly recalled sothing Qi Yuan had ntioned earlier. His brows furrowed deeply as he asked:
“Why did you say that I don’t like your appearance, yet it’ll bother a lot in the future?”
Qi Yuan revealed a victorious smile, looked at Tang Xian, and said:
“Another reason why you feel familiar with is because my appearance makes you feel close to .”
Tang Xian’s heart sank; he hadn’t anticipated Qi Yuan playing such a sizable trick.
Qi Yuan noticed Tang Xian’s expression, nodded in acknowledgnt, and said:
“In the Divine Realm, when you and Li Xiaoyu discovered the loophole in my sister’s domain—it wasn’t truly the Divine Realm, but it showed this world has people willing to give up everything for you. So my sister calculated it; the odds of you two ending up together are quite high. To ensure I could survive and make you like …”
“Stop!”
Tang Xian couldn’t listen anymore, shocked Qi Yuan had managed to manipulate him so cunningly.
Like the mischievous grin of a child after pulling off an elaborate prank, Qi Yuan’s face bore that very expression. Ignoring Tang Xian’s interruption, she continued:
“If you and Li Xiaoyu get married and have a son, nothing would be unusual.”
“But if it’s a daughter, when she grows to my age, the resemblance to would be about ninety-four percent.”
Tang Xian took a deep breath and said:
“I won’t have a daughter like you!”
“You better like , or you’ll grow weary of your own daughter soday.”
Not wanting to discuss the topic further, Tang Xian shook his head and said:
“I’m going to see Song Que now.”
“I want to go too.”
“Why should I take you?”
“Baichuan City still needs ; what do you think?”
Tang Xian was silent for a few seconds before finally saying:
“Order Keepers really are annoying.”
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