25: Chapter 25 Xia Chichi 25: Chapter 25 Xia Chichi Zhao Changhe had to admit that he had never really considered it; he always thought that everyone could go to the Four Symbols Sect together.
As for Luo Qi’s personal thoughts, he genuinely hadn’t taken those into account either.
He hadn’t even considered that this very thing was her goal for coming to Beimang, or even a childhood wish of hers.
Then why the hell didn’t you say so earlier?
If you had, would I have fought with you over it?
Luo Qi said, “What you call ‘shared,’ do you think it’s about going to the Four Symbols Sect together?”
Zhao Changhe grunted in agreement.
“That’s naive of you.
You think it’s about sharing, but would Vermilion Bird think the same way?
Besides, the effects of the Wash Marrow can only be bestowed upon one person, and that person is who Vermilion Bird calls the fated one.
She’s telling the truth; if the Azure Dragon Seal recognizes you and bestows upon you a great Creation, not only will she absorb you into the Sect, but she will also make you the successor to the Saint Heir of the Azure Dragon Formation, the next Azure Dragon Guardian.
Remember, the Four Symbols Sect is a Sect, not a Sect, they believe in many ancient maxims and so-called Destiny.”
Zhao Changhe curiously asked, “How do you know so much?”
Luo Qi, looking somewhat exhausted, said, “Don’t worry about how I know.
The point is now you know, the Azure Dragon Seal will only recognize one person.
Can you still say it’s shared between us?
You keep saying how much you need it, how constant your thoughts are of what it could do for you…
am I supposed to just watch and bless you as a brother, unable to even express my desire…
are my wishes, my future, truly that inconsequential?”
Zhao Changhe finally laughed.
“Why can’t you say it?
You don’t say a word and then blame me for not considering it; typical of a woman, truly twisted.”
Luo Qi angrily retorted, “What does this have to do with women!
Now that I’ve said it, can you actually give it to me?”
Actions matter, not thoughts.
Whatever malice you may have harbored, since it was never acted upon, the dagger has been discarded…
Your childhood wish, haven’t you already given up on it, watching me take it instead?”
Yeah, I’ve given up already; I’ve already let you have it.
Then what the hell was everyone arguing about just now?
It’s because you’re so painfully questioning me, right?
Typical of men, truly dumbasses!
Zhao Changhe suddenly bent down, picked up the Azure Dragon Seal from the ground, and nonchalantly tossed it into Luo Qi’s arms: “Since you want it, it’s yours.”
Luo Qi caught the Azure Dragon Seal unprepared and exclaimed in panic, “You’re crazy!
My situation is different; if it touches my hand, it will actually transmit Qi!”
It means you are the fated one, isn’t that what you want for your future?”
“I’ve already let you have it, damn it!”
“So I’m allowed to let you have it, but you can’t let me?”
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The Azure Dragon Seal was already glowing.
Luo Qi tried to throw it away but found it stuck to her hand as if glued, unable to shake it off, and she hopped around in agitation.
Zhao Changhe watched with interest at this mysterious scene, stroking his chin and saying, “Stop beating around the bush.
If it’s given to you, just take it.
Let’s talk about something else… I still don’t believe you wanted to kill me just for this reason.
You’ve warned me before not to trust you, and I’ve always felt you’ve struggled with the idea of killing me in the past…”
Luo Qi bit her lower lip and remained silent.
Zhao Changhe smiled brilliantly, “So come on, tell me all the reasons… For instance, what exactly is your relationship with the Manor Master of the Luo Family?”
Luo Qi stared blankly at Zhao Changhe, who was smiling radiantly, not caring in the slightest about her absorption of the Azure Dragon Seal.
Even him staying here to ask her story seemed somewhat like he was acting as her protector.
Luo Qi was now completely certain that he truly didn’t care about the treasure.
In his heart, she, Luo Qi, was not only more important than Yue Hongling, she was more significant than any treasure, more crucial than his own Wash Marrow, more vital than freeing himself from the influence of the Blood Evil Skill.
What have I been agonizing over these days?
Who says you can’t trust anyone in this Worldly Society… Mother, you were wrong…
She gazed blankly at Zhao Changhe’s smiling face, the complex meanings in her eyes from these past days gradually changing, like the soft light of the water outside, gently rippling.
“It’s not what you think.
The Manor Master of the Luo Family isn’t my biological father; it’s not some melodramatic story like you killed my brother.
I dislike the Luo father and son alike, even hate them, so it’s unrelated,” said Luo Qi suddenly with a smile, speaking with ease.
Zhao Changhe said, “So…
you’re not really a servant born within the household, and your surname isn’t Luo, is it?”
Luo Qi gave a slight smile.
“Maybe you’ve figured it out.
You seem rough, but inside you’re actually reflective…
No…” Her face suddenly turned stern.
“You’re clearly an idiot.”
Zhao Changhe remained expressionless.
“Yes, yes, yes, I’m a fucking idiot.”
Luo Qi glared at him annoyed and only after a long while did she find the right atmosphere for the main topic and whispered, “You should have guessed, my surname ought to be Xia.”
Xia, the royal surname of the current dynasty.
Great Xia wasn’t an empire with a long lineage; it had been established for only a few decades.
Its founder was the old Emperor, notorious among bandits and listed on the Chaotic World List.
First on the Heavenly List, the number one person in the world, Xia Longyuan.
Xia Longyuan rose from the Worldly Society, brashly indomitable, and after unifying the world with absolute martial power, he disregarded traditional rites and directly named the nation with his own surname, thus it became Great Xia.
Once upon a time, he was a wise and martial ruler, awe-inspiring throughout Divine Continent, forcing the Demon Sect into hiding and the Alien Clan to flee far into the wilderness.
But now, he was aging and decrepit, issuing foolish decrees left and right, leading to chaos throughout the empire.
Xia Longyuan had no relatives, nor any collateral branches to succeed him.
Should he have no son, once he died, chaos in the empire was inevitable.
The Chaotic World List had not changed, not knowing whether it was because no one had yet challenged his accomplishments; whether he would still be in the first place now was uncertain.
But that was not important anymore…
What was important was that Luo Qi’s surname was Xia.
Within the context of “Luo Family connected to the Royal Family” and “Luo Zhenwu suspected to be the Emperor’s illegitimate son,” Luo Qi’s declaration of the surname Xia was almost akin to admitting that she, Luo Qi, was the illegitimate child, not Luo Zhenwu.
The doubts that had once troubled Zhao Changhe’s mind were suddenly cleared.
The interaction between the Manor Master of Luo and Luo Zhenwu was like father and son—they were actually father and son.
The Four Symbols Sect had not chosen to assassinate Luo Zhenwu but rather to exterminate his entire family—The Four Symbols Sect wasn’t completely sure if Luo Zhenwu was the rightful target, they figured they’d just kill them all to be done with it.
On the other hand, it was unthinkable to discard a Prince in the outer gates, so Zhao Changhe and Luo Qi, being mixed in with the outsiders, were not suspected, thus they were taken away.
With such a significant secret disclosed, there was nothing left that couldn’t be talked about.
Luo Qi spoke with ease, “The rumors on the outside are wrong; it wasn’t the Manor Master taking his wife to entertain the Emperor.
It was the former Holy Daughter of the Four Symbols Sect who went to assassinate him.”
“It’s not the kind of lewd tale that men like to hear…
Rather, it’s a legendary tale of a hero winning over a female assassin.
My mother was deceived by him, not only did she give up her mission to kill him, but she also went to bed with him willingly.”
Men actually relished such stories just as much, maybe even more so, of course, only if they were the main character.
But at this moment, Zhao Changhe couldn’t crack jokes, especially since the heroine was Luo Qi’s mother.
It was fine for a story to have a character who could win over a female assassin, but the fact that it actually happened in reality, how was that done, it was just amazing…
“Actually, he wasn’t particularly persuasive or irresistibly charming, it was purely because he had a grasp on some secrets of the Azure Dragon from Ancient Times, which was a core belief of the Four Symbols Sect.
My mother thought he was the Saint Heir sent by the heavens, truly set on assisting him.”
“I see, that’s not surprising then, belief is a powerful thing…”
“However, in reality, his Azure Dragon Technique was obtained by chance and had nothing to do with the beliefs or teachings of the Four Symbols Sect; he never considered the Four Symbols Sect as his own.
He confidently swore he would cooperate with the Holy Sect and after he had deceived my mother and taken her body, he initially didn’t know whether he intended to get tired of her and then kill her… But then he discovered she was pregnant.” Luo Qi sneered sarcastically, “His lineage was sparse, and he hesitated this time, just telling my mother that he had been away from the capital for too long and needed to return first, and would come to fetch her after some time.”
Zhao Changhe couldn’t help saying, “If being deceived the first time is excusable, this time she was truly a fool in love.
How could she believe such words?”
“She thought that being pregnant was her security…
but after waiting and waiting, even after I was born, the Emperor still did not send any news.
The name she gave me was ‘Chichi’…
she really was a foolish woman.”
Xia Chichi, that was Luo Qi’s real name.
Zhao Changhe found it a bit awkward at first and felt it wasn’t as nice to hear as Luo Qi.
Luo Qi seemed to pick up on his thoughts and smiled, “I don’t mind being called Qi; seven was chosen as a play on the sound of ‘Chichi.’ If you’re used to Luo Qi, then Luo Qi it is.”
Zhao Changhe nodded, “Then what happened?”
“She overexerted herself during childbirth and later, in her impatience to return to the capital, she was hurried and rash, leading her to madness and impairment.
She didn’t live many years after, dying in regret.” Luo Qi bit her lip and said, “This Xia’s world can be preserved by whoever cares to; even if I bear the surname Xia, I feel the one thing that should be destroyed in this world is the Xia Family!”