2 2 - Talk
Itachi now wore a red robe that was tradition in Floating cloud city as he waited in his room which was transformed into a wedding room.
As he waited the door suddenly flung open which revealed to be Xiao Lingxi making Itachi greet her
" Little aunt, you're back. How is grandfather? Is he back yet? " he said as he smiled at her
His little aunt, Xiao Lingxi was his grandfather's daughter. He was middle aged when he had her, although she was Xiao Che's aunt she was fifteen and 1 year younger than him. She was also beautiful and at the 6th of elementary profound realm. Although not as good as Xia Qingyue, still better than most of the younger generation in Floating Cloud City and was held in high regard in the Xiao Clan.
" Oh, Che'er you're finally awake!"
A gentle voice spread across the room as Xiao Lie entered. Seeing Xiao Che already out of bed with a normal complexion, Xiao Lie relaxed a bit. Behind him followed his housekeeper Xiao Hong and the number one doctor in Floating Cloud City—Doctor Situ.
" It's good that you are feeling better, but let Doctor Situ examnine you. Today is your special wedding day, we don't want any accidents." Xiao Lie said as he stepped aside making way for the doctor.
Doctor Situ put his medicine bag on the table before he took Xiao Che's hand and checked his pulse on his wrist. After a while he finally finished.
" Doctor Situ, How is he?" Xiao Lie said, although the seriousness could be heard in his voice. He was suspicious as he found it strange. As why else would his grandson suddenly collapse? It was not a normal sight.
Doctor Situ's face slowly lit up and eased into a smile, "Elder Xiao you do not need to worry, your grandson's physical condition is excellent. He has no major ailments or even the slightest cold. Perhaps your grandson fainted because he was so nervous and excited that his blood rushed to his head. After all your grandson is marrying Xia Clan's daughter, the number one beauty in Floating Cloud City. Hohoho."
Although Doctor Situ tried to conceal his contempt, his words revealed his regret. A talented woman marrying a useless good-for-nothing with no future was truly hard for someone to accept.
"That's great news." Xiao Lie sighed in relief and nodded in thought, "It must be hard on Doctor Situ to be pulled over so early in the morning. Hong, escort Doctor Situ to the living room to rest."
After that they bid farewell and the Doctor finally left with the housekeeper escorting him out.
"Che'er, are you really alright? Do you feel unwell anywhere?" Xiao Lie was still not assured after Doctor Situ left and scowled in thought. When Xiao Che suddenly collapsed, his temperature dropped and his vitality faded away. This could not only be a result of being too excited. Looking at Xiao Che's present healthy condition, he indeed looked fine right now but Xiao Lie still could not shake off that small doubt deep in his heart.
" I'm fine grandfather, you can rest assured" Itachi said as he smiled warmly. He never really had a grandfather figure, as his died in one of the major ninja wars and the clan elders along with the elders in the council were always cold and calculative. Although lord third was somewhat kind he too was a wolf in sheep's clothing.
Although Itachi had said that he was somewhat sour. He looked at Xiao Lie and inwardly sighed.
Xiao Clan consisted of five elders and although Xiao Lie was the Fifth Elder, he was the strongest in the clan. Five years ago he entered the border of the Spirit Profound Realm's tenth level. He was now at the peak of the Spirit Profound Realm's tenth level and had an opportunity to break into the True Profound Realm, a level that countless people dreamt of.
Xiao Lie was only fifty-five years old this year with the strength of the tenth level in Profound Spirit Realm, but all his hair had already turned white. Every time Xiao Che saw this head full of white hair, his heart became bitter at the sight.
The reason for this was quite well know in Floating Cloud city. His only son, Xiao Ying, who was the father of Xiao Che and brother of Xiao Lingxi had died. He was the city's number one genius, breaking into Nascent profound at 17, then breaking through and entering true profound at 23 years of age shocking all of the city. He was the pride of the clan and was one the number one candidate to become the next head.
Unfortunately, perhaps because god was jealous of the talented, there was an assassination attempt on Xiao Ying's life only a month after Xiao Che was born. A few days before that, Xiao Ying also saved the life of Xia Clan's daughter. After this rescue, Xiao Ying only could fend off the assassins with half his usual strength and drew his final breath. His wife's heart broke in grief for the loss of her love and went to meet him soon after. Xiao Lie's hair became white overnight due to the heavy blow of losing his son. Nine months later, Xiao Lingxi was born. Her mother also suffered from the tortured pain of losing her only son and died of depression a month later.
Nobody knew how Xiao Lie lived his life the years after both his son and wife passed away. His pale white hair contained immeasurable grief, hatred and a deep unspeakable sorrow. Even til this day the murderer of his son was not found.
Later on, he put all his hopes and wishes onto Xiao Che… But the brutal truth of him being born with damaged profound veins entered and left his life out of the blue like a bolt of lightning.
However, facing his hopeless grandson, Xiao Lie never showed any signs of disappointment nor fury. In his point of view, being born with broken profound veins meant that fate had been unfair and that he should not be condemned because of such injustice. He should not be indifferent or ridicule Xiao Che but instead should love him more to compensate for it. Over the years, he had always been seeking any possible ways to repair damaged profound veins. However, profound veins were the lifeline of one's profound strength, how can it be so easily repaired?
From the memories of Xiao Che, Itachi learned that while he was mocked growing up, he felt lucky to have such a grandfather.
Looking at Xiao Lie's current appearance, Itachi's heart was pained. He had already accepted the fact that he was now Xiao Che meaning he now saw Xiao Lie as his own grandfather. He inwardly swore that he would protect him along with his little aunt. He had various knowledge from his past life and the memories of Yun Che who was a also a prodigy in medical knowledge. If he tried hard enough he could maybe find a cure to fix his profound veins.
"You're alright, that's wonderful to hear." Watching him, Xiao Lie was finally rest assured. Glancing at the brightening sky he spoke, "Che'er, the hour is nigh. Go make your preparations while I go arrange the wedding team… Oh right, do you want to ride horseback or sit in the carriage?"
If he was yesterday's Xiao Che he would definitely have answered "the carriage". Although he was the only grandson of an Elder, without that status, he could be called a good-for-nothing with a world's difference between him and Xia Qingyue. On his bridal path to the Xia Clan, there was no doubt that he would suffer countless finger pointing and also bear numerous glances of envy and regret. One could imagine what feelings would surface if one met face to face in front of such negative emotion.
Itachi smiled as he answered " Neither, I would rather walk. "
"oh? but why?" Xiao Lie said as he grew curious.
"No reason. Why should I ride on a carriage or horse if I can walk on my own two feet, I could care less of what the people say" Itachi said indifferently
There was a delay in Xiao Lie's expression, for he would never have thought that his grandson would say such a thing. His face then broke into a gentle smile and he slowly nodded, "Good."
" Also is that a knew look? " Xiao Lie said as he questioned him about his lower ponytail.
" Hn... " Was all that Itachi said as he nodded towards
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Holy cow! There will be like 20 plus chapters *ahem* (assuming I didn't drop by then) that will probably be 90 percent similar to freaking the start of atg.
Like 5-10 chaps on the wedding-xiao clan and stuff like that. Or idk I'll just see, cuz I might have changed my mind in the future. Probably wrote this chap like weeks before it actually published.
