Hao Ren did not know how long did he cry for, and Han Lingshi held him the entire time. When he calmed down the lady got him some water, and ran her hand across his face and said, "You know that I never really disliked someone, but your sister sure tops the list at the moment."
The young man looked at her with a bitter smile and said, "I wonder if they have a similar list and if I am placed at the top of that list."
Han Lingshi shook her head and said, "I don't think so. Despite all that I feel towards them, we don't yet know the true circumstances that led them to treat you . Why don't we make a decision when we have found out the truth."
Hao Ren looked in her eyes and weakly asked, "What if I am not ready for the truth?"
Han Lingshi smiled and brushed his hair gently as she said, "I don't mind. The truth is yours to know and to not. I have no say in this matter. I support you with whatever you decide."
Hao Ren smiled a bit before going back to being dead pan. He said after some thought, "Would you mind if I ask for some time alone?"
Han Lingshi shook her head and replied, "As long as you promise me that you would not do anything stupid, I won't. We are both adults and have our own methods to deal with situations."
Hao Ren said, "Thank you, Lingshi."
Han Lingshi leaned in and pecked his lips lightly as she said, "Know that I will wait for your call."
Then she stood up from the bed and left the room. Hao Ren lay in the bed, with his eyes locked to the ceiling. He sighed and closed his eyes to sleep. He knew that it wouldn't do him any good to think over the situation or to confront his parents. If he pressured them too much, there is a chance that they might lie to him even more.
The young man took a deep breath and to divert his mind, he began to meditate on the Titan Sutra. He chanted the mantra engraved in his brain and gradually entered a deep meditation state. He forgot about the stress eating at his heart.
Han Lingshi asked, "Xiao Mei, is Ren asleep?"
Xiao Mei replied, "Yes, mistress."
Han Lingshi nodded as she leaned back in the big chair in the study room. She closed her eyes and her fingers tapped the leather armrest gently before she picked up her mobile and went to the balcony. She did not forget to close the door behind her and called Hao Xinyuan. Thɪs chapter is updatᴇd by novęlfire.net
The call was connected quickly, it was almost noon so she knew that the old couple would be awake. Hao Xinyuan's calm voice sounded, "Hello, is that you Lingshi?"
The girl hummed in confirmation before she asked, "That day in the car you said that you will only tell Ren about the truth when he enters the spirit gathering realm. Forget the fact that I did not ask you how would he enter the realm without a cultivation technique, but can you please tell me how did he find out about Hao Mei?"
Hao Xinyuan replied, "You cultivate Nine Empress Revolutions, a heaven level technique that has been handed down in the Tang Family lineage for thousands of years. Only women with a strong conscience can cultivate it. When you were still here, we sensed that you have touched upon the surface of the spiritual energy, and thus the cultivation technique was activated.
However, the moment there appears a doubt in your conscience, there will be a test. So, when you revealed to Hao Ren about us, you probably fell unconscious and he panicked. He called his mother and went ballistic on her, saying, that we placed some restriction over you from revealing the truth and that we endangered your life.
Hao Mei only came forward to clear this, she had planned to go in and come out but when she saw him that close, she could not help it. At the moment, she has returned to the spirit shimmer continent."
Han Lingshi took a deep breath and said, "I have no idea what to say to you people. Just because he lost his calm, does that mean you will lose yours? Do you have any idea what his condition is at the moment? Ever since I came to know about all of this I could not make any sense out of it. You all are his family and yet you harm him ? I am really fed up of this, Dad."
Hao Xinyuan sighed and said, "We all have our shortcomings, Lingshi, and my family is no different. I promise to you that when he reaches the spirit gathering realm, I will bring you both to the place where you will come to know the truth."
Han Lingshi did not wish to hear anything more and disconnected the call. She went back in the study room, and then came to the bedroom where Hao Ren was sleeping, however, now that she has tasted the world of cultivation once, she sensed a subtle energy inside the room. She was surprised, and then she took a deep breath before sitting down on the rug at the foot of the bed.
Two people cultivated in the room, the spiritual energy leaking from their bodies filled the room, and absorbed by the other. The entire process was very beneficial for the two of them, it was akin to indirect dual cultivation.
The two people cultivated for a bit, and when Hao Ren woke up from cultivation it was already past noon. He sat up on the bed and found his mind to be clear of all the thoughts and the exhaustion from sitting the entire night and emotional trauma had washed away.
The young man was surprised when he found Han Lingshi sitting on the ground. He used his Yin Yang eyes and found various colors intertwined around her body, but the most prominent were the red and gold. These did not mean bad luck, and he smiled faintly in relief. While he was observing her aura, he found a small sword stuck to her forearm.
The aura around Han Lingshi was extremely thick, and it stuck close to her body, and whatever leaked was getting absorbed by the sword on her forearm. Thinking about it, he asked, "System, what about the concealment technique that you said will be rewarded to me?"
*Ding: Host, the concealment technique is a passive skill integrated inside your cultivation technique, so the deeper your comprehension becomes the stronger the concealment technique.*
The young man nodded and looking at the clock he stood up from the ground and decided to go and cook a meal. Just because they both have stepped on the path of cultivation, it did not mean that they could go on without eating for months.
Hao Ren decided to cook a vegetarian meal, and while he was cooking, Xiao Mei said, "Boss, Uncle is calling."
Hao Ren froze, and then said, "Can you message him that need some time alone?"
Xiao Mei replied, "I have sent the message."
The young man nodded and went back to cook.
Tang Zen was sitting in the garden with her gaze fixed on the sky. She was using her husband's cell phone to call and check up on Hao Ren, because she was afraid that Hao Ren might not pick up her call, however, he did not even pick up the call from his old man and sent back a message saying that he needed sometime alone.
The pain and guilt that she felt at this moment was something that she could not explain with words. Hao Ren was her younger son and when he came to this world, Tang Zen was the happiest person. She dreamt that her son would be able to counter all the enemies that caused them to suffer.
She wished nothing else from him but to be successful, but when they found that his meridians were blocked, and all her expectations shattered, she was disappointed. The shattered expectations made her bitter and she didn't even know when she began treating Hao Ren with so much toxicity.
Hao Xinyuan saw the situation and sighed, "Zen, I understand that what's happening is a bit too intense but it was going to happen one day or another. I apologize for putting all the blame on your shoulders but the fact is I am half the culprit. If only I had voice my objections strongly, this wouldn't have happened."
Tang Zen sat up and took a deep breath before she said, "Xinyuan, we both know that even though we have left behind the life of the cultivator, we still live by the rules of the Spirit Shimmer Continent, by the rules of our old lives. I was stronger than you, and that's why you conceded to my thoughts."
Han Xinyuan shook his head and was about to say something when Tang Zen suddenly coughed up some blood. He was surprised and came up to her quickly as he asked, "What happened?"
Tang Zen revealed a heart broken smile and said, "I broke my child's heart and this is the consequence. One of my meridians has twisted from the spirit in flow fluctuation."
Han Xinyuan's expression turned grave and he said, "We need to head over to Old Man Tei. Or..."
Tang Zen patted the back of his palm and said, "Don't tell Ren about this. He might think that I am playing victim to gain his attention. I deserve this, the heavens are punishing me for my selfishness."
Han Xinyuan told her to stop talking and helped her inside the house as he began to pack the luggage.
In the jade capital, Hao Ren has finished cooking a meal when Xiao Mei said, "Boss, you are invited to the New & Rising Entrepreneurs Conference in the National Capital, Meridian City. How shall I reply to this invite?"
Hao Ren asked, "When is the event being held?"
Xiao Mei replied, "Two Days later."
Hao Ren thought that with the current situation of the family, it was better he busied himself with work, and said, "I will go."
Xiao Mei nodded and asked, "Shall I book your air tickets, and arrange for transport?"
Hao Ren nodded and said, "Arrange for Miss Carter and Mister Bourne to send a couple of capable assistants ahead of me and tell them to arrange all this. They will get an appropriate reimbursements from the company."
Xiao Mei replied, "Alright, Boss."
Hao Ren thought, 'It is better this way, knots should not be handled in a flurry or they tangle up even more.'
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