Against the Gods Chapter 24 – Upheaval (3)

Chapter 24 Upheaval (3)

Xiao Lie originally had great expectations for the people from the Xiao Sect. The son of the Xiao Sects master presumably should be like a celestial dragon god.

However, at first sight, he was instead greatly disappointed. He didnt see the aura, grace, self-restraint, and appropriate loftiness that the direct disciples of a great sect should have. Rather, he only saw condescending arrogance and a tyrannical look in his eyes that left an uneasy feeling. It was just like that of a pampered and spoiled playboy that had grown up among sycophants. But upon thinking carefully, he was also relieved... After all, the Xiao Sect couldnt possibly care about this small Xiao Clan. How could they send some great person over? The status of the son of the sect master was also merely to express a superficial respect to the dead Xiao Zheng.

Daddy, I just heard them say that you and the clan master headed off to welcome the Xiao Sects people. How come youre back so soon? Xiao Lingxi had just happened to stop by to deliver food to Xiao Lie. With a face full of curiosity, she asked: Have the people from the Xiao Sect already arrived? What kind of people are they? Do they have a really frightening aura?

Xiao Lingxis questions reminded him of the elder standing behind Xiao Kuangyun. He nodded: Of course, the people from the Xiao Sect are unfathomable. However, Xi Er, you should avoid the Xiao Sects people as much as possible in the few days that theyre here. The young man leading them isnt some kind of benevolent person. If you can avoid them, then you should do so.

Ah? Xiao Lingxi blinked her eyes in disbelief and then nodded lightly: I know daddy. In fact, I was already a little bit afraid of them. After all, they are from the Xiao Sect. They must be super super powerful.

Even if youre curious, you should try to stay away from them. Xiao Lie once again warned. He lightly breathed in and, with a heavy load on his mind, walked into the courtyard.

Daddy? Why do you look like you have something on your mind? Did something especially big happen? Xiao Lingxi asked nervously. As a daughter who knew her father well, with just a glance, Xiao Lingxi could see through Xiao Lies facial expression.

Xiao Lie froze for a second, and then shook his head: Its nothing... He paused for a moment as he realized that if he didnt say it out loud, then this clever daughter of his may not feel at ease for the rest of the day. He could only slowly respond: The Xiao Sect brought a gift called the Profound Opening Powder. From what that Xiao Kuangyun said, this Profound Opening Powder has a great restorative effect on damaged profound veins. So...

Ah! It can fix damaged profound veins? Is that true? Xiao Lie hadnt even finished talking, but Xiao Lingxi was already crying out in excitement. All of the sudden, her small hands tightly clenched the edges of her clothing. Fixing Xiao Ches profound veins had always been her greatest wish. These past few years, she had nonstop diligently searched for every possible method with Xiao Lie. Xiao Lies words were no different to her than the celestial sound of heaven granting her wish.

The effects of the Xiao Sects medicine cant be compared to that of ordinary medicine. It may really be able to provide surprising results. Saying this, Xiao Lies expression slowly dimmed: However, the Profound Opening Powders most important use is to accelerate the speed of cultivation for a certain amount of time. Right now, the clan master and the rest of them all consider this Profound Opening Powder as a treasure. To convince them to use the Profound Opening Powder on the body of Che Er, whos considered a good for nothing in their eyes... It truly was a slim hope.

Xiao Lingxis expression became sluggish. Xiao Lies words were like a pail of cold water that extinguished all of her excitement. She bit her lips and resolutely said, No matter how, we must obtain the Profound Opening Powder. Little Che definitely isnt a good for nothing! Hes the one that needs the Profound Opening Powder the most!

Ill try with all my power to fight for it. Seeing her daughters expression, Xiao Lie let out a long sigh. However, in his heart, he was perfectly clear how little hope there was of getting the Profound Opening Powder... In other words, it was absolutely impossible.

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Nightfall.

I saw the Xiao Sects Xiao Kuangyun today.

Candle light faintly swayed inside the room. Xia Qingyue sat at the side of the bed and lightly said.

Oh... what kind of person is he? Xiao Che yawned before casually asking with an indifferent look.

He is like his name. Xia Qingyues eyebrows drooped as she remembered the look in Xiao Kuangyuns eyes as he looked at her. A look of disgust passed through her eyes. Her master had told her that of the Xiao Sect masters four sons, the other three all could be considered as having dragon-like talent. Only the fourth son was an one hundred percent idiot. However, he nevertheless was doted on the most by the sect master, possibly because he was the youngest and was the legal wifes only son.

(TL: Kuangyun translates to wild/violent cloud)

Thats pretty normal. If you think about it, its pretty obvious what kind of people the Xiao Sect would send to this place. But either way, it still has nothing to do with me. At the most, I just have to go tomorrow as a formality. Xiao Che shrugged as he spoke. His eyebrows suddenly twitched, and his expression sharpened slightly. He raised his head and asked: Qingyue my wife, you said you saw him? Then did he also see you?

Thats right... why? Xia Qingyue raised her eyebrows.

Xiao Che raised his hand to rub his chin, then suddenly said: You said before that he was a piece of trash with an exceedingly bad reputation. This kind of trash... *sigh*, Qingyue my wife, if I havent guessed wrong, your master should be near Floating Cloud City, right?

... How did you know? A trace of astonishment flashed across Xia Qingyues face.

Xiao Che didnt explain. He said with a serious expression: Since its like that, think of a way to communicate with your master. Itd be best to have her come to this place tomorrow... After thinking for a moment, his expression once again relaxed: Since your master is nearby, then I guess there wont be any big problems. Lets sleep.

Xia Qingyues delicate brows raised slightly, and she then quietly pondered for a moment. She once again thought back to the expression in Xiao Kaungyuns eyes as he looked at her this afternoon and finally understood the meaning behind Xiao Ches words. Her expression suddenly spasmed, and she unconsciously reached out to pinch the icicle shaped sound transmitting device at her waist.

Seeing Xiao Che preparing to spread the blanket at the corner, her gaze faintly swayed. Her lips continuously moved quite a few times before she finally let out a voice: Come sleep on the bed.

Ah? Xiao Che turned his body towards her and said with wide eyes: Qingyue my wife, what did you say?

Xia Qingyue immediately turned her face away to hide her current expression. She coldly replied: If you didnt hear it, then forget it!

I heard it! How could I not have heard it?! Xiao Che immediately nodded like a chick pecking rice. He threw the blanket in his hand away and quickly threw himself onto the bed, then looked at Xia Qingyue with a happy smile: Qingyue my wife, will you sleep on the inside or outside tonight?

..... Xia Qingyue didnt reply. With a wave of her snowy hand, she extinguished all of the red candle in the space of a second. The room was immediately pitch black, and her heart also secretly let out a sigh. She reached out and pushed Xiao Che to the inside, pulled the blanket over, and covered both of their bodies with it. Laying down sideways with her back to Xiao Che, she said in a quiet and cold voice: You dont need to think about it too much. Im only doing this to make it more convenient for you to treat my body at three in the morning... Youre not allowed to do forbidden things! Otherwise I wont ever let you sleep on the bed again!

As you wish, my beloved lady wife! Xiao Che elatedly spoke as he gave the blankets a tug and sniffed the remainder of the young ladys fragrance that was still held in it.

Now, she was being called wife by Xiao Che several dozen times a day. From the initial sulking up to now, not only did hearing it feel incomparably natural, but also at the same time gave her a kind of indescribable feeling of I am his wife. This subtle change caused her to be flustered and more so left her at a loss. She closed her eyes and strove to avoid thinking about these things that set her heart into disorder. Not long after, she peacefully fell asleep.

It had unwittingly become three in the morning. This was the darkest time before dawn, and the entire Xiao Clan was peaceful. The only sounds that could be heard were the occasional buzzing of insects.

In the darkness, from Xiao Lingxis courtyard came a light *creak* sound and, following that sound, the securely closed house door slowly opened. A petite shadow slowly snuck out and, after peering at the surroundings for a while, quickly ran fled outside.

The shadow hadnt been able to step outside the courtyard gate when a tall, gray figure suddenly dropped from the sky, landing in front of her. The sound of a girls cry of alarm rose up, then soon after came a solemn voice, lowered with great effort: Xi Er, where are you going this late at night?

Ah! Da... daddy! The greatly frightened shadow pulled down the shroud covering her face, revealing a lovely and touching girls face. It really was Xiao Lingxi. Looking at the Xiao Lie that had suddenly appeared in front of her, her soul shook momentarily. I... I... I...

Ah! Xiao Lie let out a long sigh, then said in a low voice: Xi Er, you want to go steal the Profound Opening Powder, right?

I... I... Xiao Lingxi lowered her head as she faltered.

You are my daughter. How could I not know what youre thinking in your heart? Xiao Lie once again let out a long sigh and then patted his daughter on her shoulder. After you left me this afternoon, I thought you had a strange look in your eyes. I felt uneasy, so I came here to stand guard... Sure enough, you had the thought to go steal the Profound Opening Powder... Xi Er, you really are too willful. Do you know how dangerous this is? That Profound Opening Powder isnt something ordinary. It is a gift from the Xiao Sect. If your tracks were discovered, then it would be in the Xiao Sects jurisdiction. At that time, if the those four from the Xiao Sect decide youre guilty, not to mention me, theres no one in this Floating Cloud City that could save you.

Xiao Lingxi lowered her head and bit her lips. I... I know all of that. But... but... Little Che is too pitiful. Hes clearly a good person, yet is always laughed at by people, looked down by people, and treated as trash by everyone. If he could fix his profound veins, then he wont be ridiculed anymore. He wouldnt fall short of anyone...

Xiao Lie opened and closed his mouth, a look of remorse flashing across his face.

I always wondered, why Xiao Che was the one with the deformed profound veins, and not me... This world is really too unfair to him... Daddy, did you know? Whenever I see Little Che being laughed at, and that he still tries to adopt a uncaring look and instead come comfort me, my heart is filled with so much unease... If I could fix his profound veins, even if I have to become a thief... even if I receive the penalty of death, I would still be willing to do it a hundred times...

As she talked, Xiao Lingxis eyes were already filled with tears. She covered her face with her hands and finally couldnt help but start sobbing.

A violent spasm passed across Xiao Lies face. As he looked at his sobbing daughter, his heart was also grieving. He quietly consoled: Xi Er, I know you are wholeheartedly doing this for Che Er. But, you doing this, leaving aside the consequences, Xiao Yunhai didnt give that box of Profound Opening Powder to anyone after receiving it. He should be carrying it on his body. With your strength, how could you steal anything from Xiao Yunhai? Listen to me, go back and sleep. Concerning the Profound Opening Powder, I will spare no effort to think of something. Even though I havent argued about anything these few years, among the this Xiao Clan, I, on the whole, still have a voice. Obtaining the Profound Opening Powder isnt necessarily a completely hopeless cause. You arent allowed to do this kind of silly thing in the future. If something really happened to you... who will take care of and protect Che Er afterwards?

Xiao Lies last sentence gently struck Xiao Lingxis soft heart, leaving her heart with a sudden, lingering fear... Thats right! If I didnt succeed, was caught, and received a large punishment, what would happen to little Che...

I... I understand. Xiao Lingxi removed her black clothing and dropped them to the side. She wiped the tears from her face and said in with a guilty face: Daddy, Im sorry. I did a stupid thing and had you worry again. Ill obediently go sleep now and wont do something like this again... Daddy, you should quickly go back and rest... I promise I wont go steal the Profound Opening Powder.

*Chuckle*, its good as long as you listen. Xiao Lie nodded his head and smiled warmly. But before leaving, he still worriedly picked up black clothing on the ground and took it with him.