NOVEL NEXT Chapter 13
Chapter 13: Childhood Sweetheart, Bai Yuan:
Qin Xiaotian chuckled and patted Qin Yuan on the shoulder. “Let the past be the past. As the saying goes, there are countless flowers in the world, and one of them is bound to be yours.”
“Where’s Mother? Hasn’t she returned?” Qin Yuan asked.
Qin Xiaotian sighed, his expression tinged with loneliness. “She’s always busy. Rarely does she have the chance to come back. As her husband, I can only wait in an empty room.”
“And what about Grandpa? Is he in the residence?” Qin Yuan inquired further.
“He’ll be back soon. Something happened at the border, and I’ll be heading there in a few days as well.” Qin Xiaotian’s response made Qin Yuan nod thoughtfully.
Qin Yuan recalled that at this time, demons had already started invading the human realm. The world was no longer peaceful—there were spies among the demons.
“Come with me to meet your grandfather and the others.” Qin Xiaotian suggested.
“Alright.” Qin Yuan agreed.
They arrived at a grand palace, exuding the majesty of an emperor. Inside, Qin Yuan saw his grandfather, Qin Batian, seated in majestic splendor.
His grandfather’s robe was ornate, and his face was stern and commanding.
As a great emperor, Qin Batian’s power was evident.
Even sitting still, his overwhelming aura filled the room like a tidal wave, demanding respect.
Beside Qin Batian sat a man and a woman. Qin Yuan immediately recognized them—Bai Jun and Bai Yuan. Bai Yuan had been his childhood sweetheart.
“Oh, Xiao Yuan?” Qin Xiaotian exclaimed in surprise.
“Old man Bai, why did you bring your daughter here?” he asked, finding a seat casually.
“What? Do you have any objections to me bringing my daughter here?” Despite his age, Bai Jun spoke with energy, his voice strong and assertive. He was a saintly figure and an old friend of Qin Xiaotian.
Qin Xiaotian laughed, “No objections, but I wonder if you have an eye on my son.”
Bai Yuan was breathtakingly beautiful, her presence like that of a fairy descending to the mortal world. Her long, silky hair flowed down her back, and her eyes sparkled like stars. Elegant and gentle, with a perfect blend of purity and allure, her cheeks flushed slightly at Qin Xiaotian’s teasing, but her gaze remained fixed on Qin Yuan.
Bai Jun huffed, “Who’s planning anything? I just didn’t want my daughter to be lonely in the clan, so I brought her along.”
“Haha, is that so? I’m not sure I believe you.” Qin Xiaotian replied playfully.
“Believe it or not.” Bai Jun retorted, turning his head away.
Qin Batian, accustomed to their bickering, smiled warmly and waved Qin Yuan over. “Come, sit by your grandfather.”
In the outside world, Qin Batian was a fearsome emperor, but at home, he was a loving and kind grandfather.
As Qin Yuan took a seat next to him, Qin Batian began asking about his well-being, making him feel truly at home.
In the original novel, Qin Batian was always generous with Qin Yuan, giving him anything he asked for. But remembering the tragic end Qin Batian faced—betrayed and killed by Lin Yun—Qin Yuan sighed inwardly.
“Yuan’er, do you remember Xiao Yuan?” Qin Batian asked with a smile.
Bai Yuan looked at Qin Yuan with hopeful eyes, her gaze filled with expectation. Qin Yuan smiled and replied, “Of course, I remember. She’s been with me since we were kids. How could I forget? She used to follow me everywhere.”
Qin Batian laughed heartily, stroking his white beard in satisfaction. “I’m glad you remember. Xiao Yuan will be joining the Heavenly Vault Holy Land soon. I want you to look after her. She doesn’t know anyone there.”
“The Heavenly Vault Holy Land?” Qin Yuan raised an eyebrow.
Qin Batian explained the situation, and Qin Yuan agreed after some thought. The Bai family, an ancient holy clan, possessed a rare and powerful life-carrying body. This body had miraculous abilities, capable of healing injuries instantly, even saving someone on the brink of death. However, this body could only be passed down to one descendant per generation.
Given the current turmoil in the human realm, the Bai family planned to assist at the border, using their powers to save those in need. With the Bai family occupied, they entrusted Bai Yuan to Qin Yuan’s care.
“Qin Yuan, you must take good care of my daughter. She’s delicate and can’t handle any mistreatment.” Bai Jun urged, his fatherly concern evident.
“Don’t worry, Uncle Bai. I’ll take good care of Bai Yuan.” Qin Yuan promised, smiling reassuringly.
Bai Jun nodded in satisfaction, and took out a small object from his robes, tossing it to Qin Yuan. “I have nothing special to give you, so take this.”
Qin Yuan caught it and noticed it was a blood-red bead.
The moment he touched it, he felt a slight shift in his cultivation, realizing that it was a treasure that could aid his training.
Qin Xiaotian, amused by Bai Jun’s concerns, joked, “Old man Bai, rest assured. My son will protect your daughter. If she gets so much as a scratch, come to me.”
“You wouldn’t understand,” Bai Jun retorted, frustrated. “She’s my only child. You have a son and a daughter. Of course, you wouldn’t worry as I do.”
Qin Xiaotian laughed, “True enough! I’m lucky to have both a son and a daughter.”
Bai Jun, annoyed by the bragging, nearly ground his teeth in frustration. “Qin Xiaotian, do you dare to challenge me?”
“Bring it on! Who’s afraid?” Qin Xiaotian replied eagerly.
The two were always ready to settle disputes through battle. These clashes between powerful men were rare opportunities for lower-level cultivators to witness and learn from.
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