Author: Silavin
Su Yan was busy holding Yang Ji and Yang Xu in her left and right. She hugged them for a good minute before being satisfied enough to let go.
She immediately looked to Yang Ji’s hand and asked, “You must have been so scared.”
Truth be told, Yang Ji was really scared for his and his Sister’s life at that moment. However, putting up a brave front, he just smiled and shook his head. “Mom, it wasn’t that scary.”
Su Yan, seeing some of her Husband’s stubbornness in their boy, just gently shook her head and said in a gentle voice, “Hand.”
Yang Ji seemed to become very obedient at this moment as he raised his injured arm and took out the hand in his Space Ring.
Su Yan gently held the two and seemed to signal to Yang Kai with her colder than usual eyes.
Yang Kai quickly moved closer, as if by divine providence, and he quickly spread his hand out. Soon, Time Principles started to spread, with profound characters that seeped out and covered the two items in Su Yan’s hand. Yang Ji’s injured arm, and his hand, were soon both enveloped in a gentle light.
Beneath this power, the two entities started to merge into one. As time flowed backwards, all injuries were replaced and the hand was once again back to its original position.
The gentle light and characters soon retreated, disappearing into nothingness as Yang Ji gave his hand a few squeeze. It truly felt as if the injury had never been there.
“Okay, he is fine now.” Yang Kai said in relief. As a Father, though he knew his own capabilities, he still could not help but worry.
“En” Yang Ji nodded with a hint of embarrassment. After all, he was already 12, a grown boy, the eldest of his Siblings. Yet, here he was, still being coddled by his parents. Also, though his injury might seem serious to most, he really could recover on his own.
“Okay, all good now.” Su Yan gave a gentle smile and then turned to Little Eleven to give a slight bow. “Thank you very much for taking care of my two children. I hope we will be able to see each other soon.”
Little Eleven simply gave a wave and thanked them back, “No, they were the ones helping me here. Unlike someone else.”
Su Yan, with her smile still on, “Not to worry. We will help you.”
Yang Kai who heard that, could not help but have cold sweat pour down his back. He wanted to say something but he was very ‘timely interrupted’ by Yang Xu, who tugged at his sleeve. “Hmm? What is it?”
Yang Xu made gestures as though asking him to ‘come here’, and Yang Kai bent down. In a quiet whisper, Yang Xu told Yang Kai something in secret, going as far as to distort Space around them, before handing over a Space Ring.
Yang Kai, as though having received a mission, gave a nod, agreeing to her request. “Okay. I’ll pass this to him.”
Yang Xu gave him a small peck on the cheek and quickly ran to Su Yan’s side.
Su Yan then gave Little Eleven a nod prompting him.
Seeing as all matters had been dealt with, Little Eleven raised his hand again and another Array was formed on the wall. This time, it was a Space Array, meant to lead them back to the Profound Source Gate.
Now that the path has been established, Su Yan took her two children by their hands and walked into the Space Array, completely vanishing from the room.
After the three had vanished, Little Eleven relinquished the Space Array and turned towards Yang Kai, asking directly. “Will you be helping me or not?”
Yang Kai shook his head. “I’m not. This is something we believe you need to handle on your own, as Little Eleven, as Mo.”
“Even if this place is proven to be connected to other worlds?” Little Eleven asked.
“Yeah. I can always come back once you deal with the other fragments.” Yang Kai added with a sigh. He too would like to explore the mysteries of this place. But right now, the priority would be his children. Exploration, which might take an unknown amount of time, would be unfair to them in their growing years.
Yang Kai added, “But I will support you from behind.”
Yang Kai took out a Space Ring and tossed it to Little Eleven. When Little Eleven checked what was inside, he was shocked. These were materials from the Fifth-Order and above. Materials of all Five Elements, including Yin and Yang. The implication of this was obvious, Yang Kai was going to support him in building up his own army. Or even, his own population here.
“Well, at least you have some conscience.” Little Eleven kept the Space Ring and helped Yang Kai open another Space Array to leave. However, Yang Kai shook his head and told him, “I still have some unfinished business here. My Daughter left me something to do.”
Little Eleven asked, “Oh? What is it?”
“A meeting with an old friend of mine.” Yang Kai said with a soft smile and just disappeared in front of him.
Seeing as Yang Kai was acting all mysterious, Little Eleven just shrugged and sank back to the ground, also disappearing from the room.
***
The next time Yang Kai appeared was outside another large Black Ink Nest. This one looked similar to the one Yang Ji and Yang Xu were in, just bigger. Naturally, his old friend was inside, with Mo De Kai updating him about the children.
“Since the Holy One wishes to speak to them in private, then we can leave them in his hands. For now, return to your post. The enemy lies seem to be acting up again.” Mo Na Ye said with a stern expression.
“Yes!” Mo De Kai cupped his fists and left the Black Ink Nest, leaving Mo Na Ye alone with his thoughts.
However, before Mo Na Ye could sit down on his chair, a familiar voice could be heard behind him.
“I’m surprise you are still alive. Could have sworn I killed you”
Naturally, the one who said this was Yang Kai. He had waiting until Mo De Kai left, waited until Mo Na Ye was alone before he showed himself.