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That late evening, Mother?-
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Churan was able to get Youya to let her drive the car. Going to the Chen Family to pick up her mother was supposed to be simple. But Tang finally had Wang Xiaoyun at a decent place after using her qi and a small breathing exercise to have her remember her fierceness when they were young.
It would take a lot more to get her out of the role she was currently in but more than helpful to help the Real Estate Agency grow more. The Chen Family was going to be on its own soon enough if they kept this up.
"There we go, let all the stress built up this entire time go away." Tang's words were quite powerful as the familiarity of a friend helped lower the defenses built up over the years. "Xiaoyun, remember who you used to be."
"Haaa..." Wang Xiaoyun sighed opening her eyes. A small glow of Green Qi circled before dissipating. "..I feel much better now."
"That is good, you have worked too hard for too long." Tang looked over to Youya and her daughter Churan. The smile on Churan's face was a telltale sign something good happened to her. "Do share daughter."
Telling of Rexford already being at the Horse Club and doing business with it was not known to Tang. She was the one who recommended it to him after looking over the other choices. Since he was looking for them before, this helped.
Right around the time she finished telling the tale, Wang Xiaoyun was ecstatic but the hurt party came over with the old man of the Family Chen Huaian.
Chen Yuxing was displeased with the overall situation himself.
"Yes?" Tang sipped her tea looking at them.
"Your daughters." The second aunt pointed at the young women. "..helped pressure my son out of his car! Basically swindled him!"
"How did we do that?" Churan asked staring at Chen An and Chen Xu. "I don't remember saying anything crazy really. Did you sister Youya?"
"Nope." Youya gave a dazzling smile as she pretended to think hard on the matter. "Chen Xu wanted to make a bet on a race, he put up his car and the rights of Chen Ning to marry whoever we say. If we lose, he would get a Porsche and I would have to divorce my husband."
The second Aunt was furious as that part was left out. By the looks of the other members of the family, they definitely weren't told everything about what happened. A few not putting together that she was married to Chen Fan, only knowing she married into the Mingyun Family.
Chen Yuxing was too embarrassed to speak about "his" son changing names.
"Chen Ning, is this true?" Chen Huaian asked to be sure. The young woman did not want to lie to her grandfather but she also didn't want to say how Chen Xu offered her future up like a prize. "Speak!"
"Yes.. he guaranteed he was going to win." Chen Ning hugged herself feeling cheap in a way. Anger boiled up as she wanted to beat Chen Xu up for even thinking to make a bet and then lying about it. 'Is my life a joke to him!?'
Though it hurt, Youya wanted Chen Ning to understand a little more to help break away from certain traditions. The best way was to let her feel the shame that came with it.
"That is terrible." Wang Xiaoyun said placidly. "Who knew he was so weak-willed to be led around so easily? Chen Xu was supposed to be so good at manipulating people. At least you are free from the movements of certain people now. The bet removes them making arrangements for you."
Her tone and words caused a few to take a step back. She was definitely acting like a member of the Wang Family who were much higher in standing than the Chen Family. Something most forgot as they suppressed and drove her out of the region.
"Why is he hiding behind you?" Tang put her cup down staring at the little vermin. "Hiding behind your mother and having her fight your battles for you, such a coward."
"No need to let this get out of hand." Chen Yuxing placated both parties as best he could. But the glares sent his way did not go well.
"This is a discussion between us women, stay out of it." Tang narrowed her eyes at him. After talking with Wang Xiaoyun some more and hearing too much she didn't like, the Devout of Rexford wanted to get the woman far from the Chen Family at all costs.
"What happened between them was just a joke. A bit of a game to make everyone close again. You know how kids are." Second Aunt gave a lopsided smile. She was not a match for Tang even on home turf. 'Tch! Why didn't Wang Xioauyun send her away already?'
"If he can not keep his word even when making disgusting wagers, he won't be any good in the future." Chen Yuxing spoke up reprimanding his brother's wife. A stronger believer that one should keep their word could come in handy every now and then.
"Let this terrible matter rest." Chen Huaian said. His voice firm stopping them all and surprising the stance taken. The old man was a neutral party of late. "He made a wager with Mingyun Rexford, that can not be taken lightly."
Chen Zhengxing said nothing. Just gauging the situation and his father's stance.
Not wanting to cause a problem once more, they definitely left the situation alone. Only in regards to the bet of course. The older group did, however not the younger ones.
"Chen Fan caused some trouble for Wei Zifang I heard." Chen Xu frowned and wanted to cause some trouble. With no one else saying anything, he played whatever card he could.
"It is not Chen Fan." Youya said as she gave a glare at him. All eyes are on the normal complacent female. "Mingyun Rexford is his name. You would do best to remember before it is too late."
"Humph!" Chen Qianxing scoffed. "Causes problems for the family and think changing his name means anything, oh you have quite the son there!"
"Chen Xu may have overstepped but at least he didn't ruin connections like someone useless brat!" One of the uncles shouted. The Wei family was well known in the region.
"My son is better than any of your children!" Wang Xiaoyun said proudly. "He can change his name to whatever he feels like and still be better than you!"
"Xiaoyun!" Chen Yuxing was caught between a hard place now. "Be quiet!"
"Yes do!" Grandma Chen piped in. The woman didn't like her son and didn't like her much either. Especially since marrying her, Chen Yuxing had nothing to really show for it. "Chen Xu is much better than your brat!"
*Woom!* A blast of pressure smashed into the Chen Family. Sending several flying into the walls and breaking furniture. Churan was to hot-blooded and not as peaceful as her mother or Youya.
"You dare bad mouth him so openly, you useless fossil!" In her left hand, a Trident composed of light Gold qi formed. The awakening of an Aspect was definitely shocking to her mother Tang at this exact moment. "Say another word and I will.."
"Enough." Tang said soothingly. No one saw when she moved to grab her daughter's shoulder, but she was there like some sort of phantom. "It is best we go my daughter. I think we have warmed out our welcome."
"Tch!" Churan was upset but she receded the Trident all the same. Letting her emotions gain control like that was very bad for her cultivation. "Youya.." Looking to the side as the woman held her up as well, she was grateful.
The moment she was out of the room, Churan passed out on the spot. Overexertion and instinctively pulling out the Trident took its toll.
"Chen Yuxing," Wang Xioayun looked at her husband coldly. A bit of the light gold qi from Churan danced in her eyes. "it is your turn to make a choice this time. I chose you over my family close to two decades ago, hopefully, you can do the same."
She walked out following behind Tang. The Chen Family had know idea what happened really. The old man knew of Internal Fighters but didn't think the young woman was one.
Turning to Chen Xu, Chen An, and Chen Ning after standing up, he pressed them for the full details of what happened. They dare not lie to the old man at all.
Most were just shocked trying to comprehend the fact Chen Fan was Mingyun Rexford. But adamant admission was fastly taking hold in them. Chen Xu wanted to run far away as he had a bit of a mental break.
In all of this, Chen Zhengxing kept his cool and could understand more of what Master Mingyun appeared to know a lot about their family. Tributing everything to being a type of test of sorts maybe.
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Rexford's Villa-
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Rexford was currently smoking a cigar out on the balcony. A gift from the Demon Wizard Cult that was good at clearing one's mind of troubling thoughts. It mostly just tasted good to him. A taste almost the same as blackberries.
Having spoken to Clark a few minutes ago brought good news. A few of his people had made it over.
"Hmmm?" Rexford looked to the side as they carried Churan inside. He already knew she was fine so he didn't move from the current spot. "What is she doing here though?"
Wang Xiaoyun looked nervous as she entered the villa. A quick check showed the Black Qi that was inside her before was completely gone. Something happened to prevent her from moving away from him.
A mother's pride was quite difficult to get around. Especially with Tang helping her along. A mental note was made to handle certain situations like that better.
"Well, she is good at Real Estate at least." Rexford looked out over the sky. His Villa had a nice cloud coverage with the moonlight shining directly on him while cultivating. "Just a little more to grasp this Cloud Control better."
A few minutes later, Youya came up with Wang Xiaoyun.
"Mother, wants to talk with you." Youya's voice was a little reserved. Her eyes catching the chair they had sex on just before caused a blush to creep up her neck. 'Focus Youya, more important things to deal with!'
"Hmm, ok." Rexford took a puff looking out. His body glowing as Qi circulated a little more. "Ask what you wish to ask. Or say whatever piece you have."
'Be careful!' The Mini shouted from his Internal Space. 'Something really odd is happening with her! I think.. a Deity is moving around her or something!'
Looking at the Silhouette form inside was just unusual. The golden cloak around the figure was very close to that of the creature Destiny. The Mini was hoping she was not using the woman to have another kid or something like that.
"Rexford.. did you kill my son?" Wang Xiaoyun came full barrel right out the gate. Tang's involvement and his use of taking the Gold Qi from her before did quite a number on the woman.
"In a manner of speaking yes." He turned looking over his shoulder eyes glowing like a demon in the darkness. The moonlight on him made it even scarier. "Everything that exists in regard to the one called Chen Fan is here. A merging of souls to be exact though." His finger pointed to his chest.
He left the ripping of emotions out of course. Defintely didn't mention the pain the soul experienced.
"So.. you are still him?" The woman was scared to hear the answer.
"No, I am myself. His hopes and dreams of course are completely gone. But the history, knowledge exists within me." Looking as she took it all in, he gave a side glance to Youya who was completely fine. 'Sini Dova most likely explained it to her already in some way. I gave enough hints already.'
Youya was fine mostly because she came to terms with who he was currently since arriving at his home months ago then the signing of the wedding certificate. But the merging part kept her stable that he existed on a higher platform of life.
Considering she was a Devout of Rexford, she subconsciously understood something more but didn't care to dive into it. Her cultivation was just not that high enough.
"You are still my son." Wang Xiaoyun said after finding her voice. She closes the distance hugging him tightly. "No matter what form you take. Nor which one in the future." Feeling the woman's warmth, shocked him a little.
It reminded him of his own mother back on his Earth.
Wang Xiaoyun lit up as the power of Destiny wrapped around the woman. The feeling grew even stronger as the smell of fresh flowers filled his nose. The smell Rexford's mother had before dying.
"Well, this is a surprise she developed so quickly." Wang Xiaoyun pulled away giving him a small grin before the light faded away. "Your mother Rexford, we came to a small agreement."
"Huh!?" Blinking rapidly he was just as startled about the shape-changing creature having entered the woman briefly. "What?!"
The group gathered was more than happy seeing him suprised instead of grinning. Shocked enough that the cigar fell to the floor.
Soul: Black Gold Vortex
Body: Black Gold Sun Art
Manual: The Great Way of the Void Battling Immortal
Aspects: Gravity, Space, Violence, Fear, Nature, Purpose
Realm: Xiantian (Early); Transcendent Realm
Agents: Wei Operatives, Biao, Yang Chao, Ji Xingyu, Wu Shanhe, Sishui County
Devout: Chang Wen, A'Xiu, Tang, Anqi, Youya
Contacts: Chuzhou, Gang Island, Zhongzhou, Natasha
Alliance: Sini Dova