Chapter 195: Clarity
” That’s what I am worried about too, even though he isn’t strong on his own, but now he has Wang Jia standing behind him, it could even be problematic for our entire family. ” Qiang said, trying to get his grandfather to deal with him.
” Yes you’re right, if he really decided to go against us, we might really be in trouble. ” The third elder said.
For a few minutes, the room fell completely silent, both of them thought of ways to deal with Wang Jin at the same time without getting their hands dirty.
They didn’t think that assassins could do anything since he is staying with Wang Jia, and even if she isn’t at home with him, there are always guards around her house.
” There was another disciple who disappeared along with him, right? Who was it? ” The third elder asked.
” Yes, Mo Peng, he is the grandson of the second elder. ” Qiang replied, he knew his grandfather was quite good at planning, and if he wanted he would be able to deal with Wang Jin without even lifting a finger.
” Ah… Mo Peng, I remember him. Did he return back with Wang Jin? ” The third elder asked with his eyes closed.
” No, when he returned he was all alone. ” Qiang said.
” Hmm, is he too badly injured? ” The third elder asked.
” I don’t think so, only his clothes were a little torn and dirty. ” Qiang said.
” Haha, then I have just the perfect way to make him completely disappear, and we’ll use Wang Jia to do all our work, then we can just enjoy the show from behind. ” The third elder laughed and patted Qiang’s shoulder.
” Do you have a plan? ” Qiang asked excitedly and then both of them began to prepare to execute their plan.
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In another part of the sect,
*KNOCK* *KNOCK*
There was a light knock on the door, but no response was heard from inside the room, after a few seconds, the door opened and a beautiful woman entered the room.
” Xiao’er, are you alright? ” Lao Rong asked, as she looked worriedly at her daughter.
“…” Xiao was sitting on the bed with her eyes closed, she was trying to cultivate, but failed since her mind wasn’t at ease. After listening to her mother’s voice, she opened her eyes and replied:
” I’m fine, mother. ”
” But you don’t look fine at all, after returning from that mission, it’s like your body is here but your mind is always elsewhere. You barely eat, you’re having difficulties with cultivation and you always look so distracted. ” Lao Rong said, she got near the bed and sat next to her daughter.
” I- I don’t know what to do, everything seems so complex, if I choose one thing then I will lose the other, i- it’s… ” Xiao Rong said, a big frown appearing on her beautiful face.
” It’s alright my daughter, you don’t have to handle everything on your own, just share your stories and worries with me or anyone you’re comfortable with. You’re strong, I believe in you and I know you will be able to get through this. ” Lao Rong rubbed her daughter’s head and assured her with a smile.
But her words provided no comfort to Xiao Rong, she just lowered her head and didn’t reply.
” Oh right, I came here to tell you something. ” Lao Rong said, then she added: ” Although I don’t like him, but since he saved your life in the forest I thought you should know that Wang Jin has returned. ” Lao Rong said and observed her daughter’s expressions.
” Wang Jin?!! ” Xiao Rong’s eyes widened in surprise and then an expression of joy appeared on her face, but as soon as it came it vanished, leaving behind an expression of sadness on her face.
” When did he return? ” Xiao asked, trying to seem non chalant about the topic in front of her mother.
” I heard it’s been only a couple of hours. ” Lao fing said, she immediately noticed the change in her daughter’s expression. There was surprise, happiness, an expression of longing and sadness.
” W-Was he fine? ” Xiao asked, averting her eyes away from Lao Rong.
” Yes, he is perfectly fine, according to the news I received that is. ” Lao Rong said, she wondered what’s the relationship between her daughter and Wang Jin is. But she didn’t ask anything, since Xiao already seemed so confused.
‘ So, he is back. ‘ Xiao Rong thought in her mind, the news made her feel happy and relieved.
She wanted to go and meet him immediately but just then she remembered what decision she have made, she had said yes to the marriage with Qiang, and if Wang Jin found out about it there is no way he would still love her.
Xiao was sure that if he found out then he would definitely end all his feelings for her, and she would never be able to feel the things she felt when they travelled together.
The feeling she got when she woke up next to him, the feeling that he was always there to protect her whenever she was in danger, and the feeling of being treated as someone precious, the feeling of being loved.
She feared that she would never experience those things, cultivation gave her strength and self satisfaction but not the type of joy she felt in each minute she shared with him.
And so, Xiao finally felt all her confusion disappear, her head was clear and she finally got the answer she had been trying to search for so long.
Immediately, her aura which seemed to have been suppressed by the worries in her heart finally flared up removing all the fatigue and tension from her body.
Finally, her lips curled up into a beautiful smile as her eyes shone with clarity, her icy aura seemed to be overshadowed by the joy in her heart. Looking back into her mother’s eyes, Xiao spoke:
” I understand, Mother, thanks for telling me this. Please cancel my engagement with Qiang, I don’t think I’ll be happy in a life with him. I know what I must do now, thank you for all your advice. ” Xiao wore a smile, dazzling her mother.
” Uh, are you sure about this? You can’t keep changing your decisions. You have to make your mind, going back and forth will be bad for your reputation. ” Lao Rong said.
” I’m sure, mother, this is my final decision. ” Xiao said. Lao Rong nodded and walks out of the room.
‘ I should go and meet him, my Jin. ‘ Xiao Rong thought, a dreamy look on her face.
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*ACHOO*
Jayden who was eating food with Wang Jia suddenly sneezed, rubbing his nose he wondered: ‘ Who might be thinking about me? ‘
” Do you like the food? ” Wang Jia asked, placing more dishes in front of him. As she watched him eat, she felt sweet in her heart.
” Yes mom, it’s great, I never knew you were so great at cooking. ” He praised, and devoured one dish after another. While eating, Jayden wondered who might be trying to sabotage him.
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