Visiting Xia Manor

Yesterday I met Qingyue and together with Yuanba and Little aunt we played for a long time. Although Qingyue agreed to play with us, she doesn't seem to be focussed and continued to space out. Her eyes looked so sad and filled with pain. I cannot allow myself to see her succumb to despair. What should I do? Shall I ignore her this time and let her be? No, I cannot do it. Then, what to do and what not to do? I cannot think straight. One side I don't want to help her and the other side I think she is still innocent and should be given a chance and it can change the destiny.

Finally, I decided to at least meet her once and try to do something for her. In the original plot, she might have felt very lonely as the protagonist only aided her in progressing her cultivation. But YC was not there to share her burden when she needed him the most. That's it. I will not let her become a person who thirsts for power. I will make her understand what more she can do. I will teach her the value of bonds.

While thinking so, I went to my grandpa to seek permission to visit Xia Manor where her family resides. It is a free day today, so there is no problem. I used my puppy dog eyes on my grandpa so he doesn't deny my request. Well... It worked! I was told to take care of myself and as I am already a little familiar with the city, it is now not a problem for me.

On my way, I saw many shops selling their products like pills, weapons, formations, etc., I am a little interested in learning medicine and other skills so that It could be of any use to me in the future. As I was strolling down, I enjoyed the view of the market. Later, I asked people for directions to Xia Manor which they happily have pointed. Many people whom I came across, are not cultivators with a high profound level. They range from the 1st stage of the Elementary stage to the 5th stage level. I think it's not that bad!

After an hour or so, I reached my destination. The guards didn't interrupt and allowed me to enter without any queries by seeing the clothes I wear belonging to the Xiao Clan. That's good. My looks might also be one of the reasons why they didn't doubt me despite being only a child of 7 years old. If my looks were below average, I would be definitely made to stop and had to make them believe that I am really from the Xiao Clan and wait for someone to verify my claim.

Passing through the entrance, I asked a guard where the head of the Xia family is. They politely told me to wait in the guest hall so that they could inform their master of my arrival. Only in a few minutes, Xia's family head Xia Hongyi on seeing that I came told the assigned guards to leave him alone.

"Young master Xiao, May I know the reason for your arrival to our family today?"

I smile a little and asked, "Uncle Xia, am I not allowed to come here without a reason? and call me by my name, Uncle, if not it really makes me feel awkward"

"I didn't mean it that way, Xiao Che. You can visit anytime you want. Treat it as your home. Okay?"

I am happy that Uncle Xia is a little caring for me. In this world, my adoptive father Xiao Ying once saved his life from some wild beasts while Uncle Xia was on his way to sell medicinal herbs. And he is indebted to my father and took him as his sworn brother. Xiao Ying also saved Qingyue while she was a child to wake her up, even risking his profound energy to go berserk and it gave a huge blow to his vitality. Uncle Xia blamed himself for that.

I asked with a little excitement "I came to visit my friends Yuanba and Qingyue and to play with them. Are they free?"

He nods with a smile "Yes, they are free, you can go to play with them"

I had an inner conflict for a few seconds whether to ask or not. Then I reluctantly asked

"Uncle Xia, can I ask you a question?"

Uncle Xia thinks for a little time and asks "What is it, kid?"

I ask him in a concerned tone "Is Qingyue not well? Yesterday she looked gloomy. Is there anything bothering her?"

When I asked this question, the atmosphere became a little heavy. With a sigh of relief, Uncle Xia replied "*sigh* It's nothing much really. Her mother left her recently and she is a little depressed because of it. I hope she returns to her cheerful self." Pain is evident in his tone.

"Uncle Xia, Qingyue already became my friend, I can't see her in this condition. Can I come here often and comfort her so that this way she could recover soon"

Uncle Xia felt happy when I said that and told me it's alright and thanked me. I promised that I will be good friends with Qingyue and will try my best to support her. Uncle Xia became more and more happy hearing that and I asked where Qingyue was and am told that she is in the courtyard outside her room.

I looked from afar and seeing that she is in the same gloomy mood, sitting under the tree, continued to make my way towards her. Standing in front of her, I called her.

"Qingyue..."