The Way of the Sword

Just as Zemin Yan and Yi Yuga were getting along with their old enemy, Zhong Liang and Miss Song finally entered the mountainous area, after passing through some snowy areas, the two cultivators reached the lake. 

Zhong Liang was relieved when he could feel Zemin Yan's presence, down below was a large, shiny jewel floating between the two children, at least that is the view of the sky from these two people.

Miss Song felt her heart beating even faster than usual, also felt her eyes sting a little, she really wanted to cry a little. Even though she is a powerful cultivator who could live for hundreds of years, the age of five or so away from her little brother and not knowing the fate of her older sister and parents caused her pain and discomfort.

The incident happened so quickly that Miss Song was confused about what really happened that year, only her older brother knew what had happened to her family, but he refused to talk about it, even forbidding her to approach your little brother during those few years.

Now, who would imagine that little Yan would willingly come to the Heavenly Sword Sect? Yes, now Miss Song could not be blamed for approaching her little brother again, even if she had to use subterfuge for that. 

The two children continued to interact with the Koi fish, he is enjoying a little happier to finally vent about his sad fate. They did not realize that there were two powerful cultivators in the sky watching their movements. 

While Miss Song thought of her past and was thrilled to watch her little brother's face, Zhong Liang acted first and went to the two children, who were both surprised and happy at the same time, as the strange Qin Empire guard came to the rescue.

"Too bad we didn't find the person who orchestrated our kidnapping," Zemin Yan thought to wail in his heart, after all, that person looked powerful and perhaps someone with some incredible treasure. 

In his childish mind, as long as he could escape danger, then nothing was dangerous. He forgot that adults are much more complicated and that they could create more confusion, even if he ran away, he could still be persecuted or the people he loves could be killed or taken hostage.

In short words, he thought is quite childish and a little self-confident!

"Brother Zhong!" Zemin Yan said cheerfully, because of the joy and distraction of his own thoughts, he spoke that way. Yi Yuga didn't find it strange since Zemin Yan went out with the Qin Empire guard to buy/rescue the little black tiger, so it wouldn't be strange for him to call the other man in this closest way.

Zhong Liang was a little surprised to be called that by Zemin Yan, so he was a little disappointed in his heart, as his cover was discovered so quickly! Of course, the mask hid the expression from his eyes and his pink lips were still in a serious line and he looked totally indifferent, so the children didn't notice the strange humor in Zhong Liang's heart.

Zemin Yan had a very good mood, so he didn't feel shy at all and directly grabbed Zhong Liang's hand, finally feeling all the fears going away. Now he and his best friend were safe and could return to where the rest of the new disciples were. 

Zhong Liang feeling the warm little hand in his big cold hand even without realizing the icy aura around him became warmer, he squeezed the child's hand in his ower hand, then the world was fine again. The dark blue sky of the night was very beautiful, the lake was fascinating, the brightly colored fish was as beautiful as the precious jewels, the verdant grass was very cool…

"What is a low-grade holy beast doing here?" Zhong Liang asked suddenly noticing this little colorful fish floating on Zemin Yan's head. Not that he hadn't noticed this holy beast, but honestly he wasn't a threat to him, so he pretty much ignored the existence of poor Koi fish. 

"Brother Zhong, it's a long story," Zemin Yan said as the koi fish hid behind Yi Yuga, as if afraid of Zhong Liang. 

Zhong Liang understood that Zemin Yan would tell everything later when they were alone. Then he ignored the koi fish and Yi Yuga again while feeling much better again just looking into the warm eyes of little Zemin Yan.

"Cough, Cough… Little Zhong, you shouldn't have hurried like that!" Miss Song's soft but firm voice disrupted Zhong Liang's pleasant warm weather. He frowned in displeasure, but the mask covered that small expression.

Miss Song already cursed Zhong Liang for stealing her thunder and appearing before her little brother when she was still very anxious about how to approach this child.

Zemin Yan reluctantly pulled his hand from Zhong Liang's, so he and Yi Yuga bowed respectfully to this senior of Celestial Sword Sect, who must have been one of the great powers who eradicated spies and that poisonous girl.

"We thank Elder for helping our little ones!" the two children spoke at the same time, with a bit of difference in speech rate, but still seemed harmonious and polite speaking.

"You two don't have to do this, I just did what was right for our sect," said Miss Song embarrassed, after all, that's not what she imagined would happen when she found her lost little brother. 

Zemin Yan and Yi Yuga were relieved that Miss Song was so modest and seemed easily accessible, yet they kept a safe distance from her, after all, this female cultivator was so powerful that they couldn't even see her face with clarity!

Miss Song moaned and grunted a little as she saw her little brother's cautious attitude, so she could only do one thing!

"Zemin Yan… Or should I say, Song Yan? Yes, Song Yan. I'm your big sister. "Miss Song's voice was soft, but she was a little nervous. 

She could only imagine the complaints her little brother suffered from being left at a young age wandering in the dangerous world. So would he have any hatred of his biological family? She didn't know, but like everyone in the Song Family, she was direct and objective in what she wanted. Since she wanted to develop a harmonious relationship with her baby brother, so she had to be very honest and could only hope that Zemin Yan would forgive their family.