bestfiction Chapter 2 From now on, let the great road lead to the heavens, and let each go their own way!
Chapter 2 From now on, let the great road lead to the heavens, and let each go their own way!
"You unfilial son! Shut up!"
Like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, Xiao Ting slammed his hand down on the stone table in front of him, shattering it. He pointed at Xiao Yu, his tiger-like eyes blazing with fury.
"It was your brother who brought back the food and supplies, along with the other brothers who escaped. They can all testify! The evidence is overwhelming, how dare you deny it? And you even try to slander your brother!"
Feng Murong's expression also changed, and her voice turned cold:
"Your younger brother has dual talents in wind and thunder, his strength is no weaker than yours, and the resources he collected are no less than yours. Why would he need to compete with you? Why... did it turn out like this? I'm so disappointed!"
Upon hearing Xiao Yu's words, the couple's first thought was not to investigate the truth.
Instead, they immediately stood up for their youngest son!
Her gaze towards Xiao Yu was filled with anger, disappointment, and confusion...
"What a blatant slander! Everything Xiao Tian says is true, while what I say is slander?"
Each time they went hunting, Xiao Yu would severely injure the ferocious beasts, then have his younger brother Xiao Tian finish them off.
This allows the other party to accumulate military merits and gain higher status and respect.
But now, Xiao Yu realizes that he was completely wrong.
Because of his boundless generosity, no one cared about his feelings.
He was framed by Xiao Tian, and not only did no one believe him, but some people even gave false testimony.
"All this talk... isn't it just to get me to give up my position to your good son? Since that's the case, I'll grant your wish!" Xiao Yu shook his head helplessly, and with a wave of his hand, threw a black iron token out like trash.
He was really tired!
I don't want to argue anymore!
Meaningless!
"We've got it!" Xiao Tian's eyes lit up when he saw this.
He reached out and a gust of wind swept up the black iron token and pulled it into his palm.
The words 'Young City Lord' are engraved on it, which is the identity token of the Young City Lord.
When Xiao Yu revealed the truth just now, he was worried that some people would believe him.
Unexpectedly, his parents wholeheartedly supported him, instantly dispelling everyone's doubts.
Now, the way others looked at him was filled with guilt...guilt for having doubted him earlier.
The gazes directed at Xiao Yu were filled with even more disdain, contempt, and hatred!
"I've given you the things. Since no one believes me, from today onwards... I, Xiao Yu, am withdrawing from Yan City!" Xiao Yu no longer cared about the gazes of these people and simply spoke coldly.
When the beast tide arrives.
Even someone as experienced in combat as him, a powerful sixth-tier peak fighter, had faced near-death experiences countless times.
Only through a desperate struggle were they able to repel the beast tide...
Xiao Tian, on the other hand, only reached the initial sixth level by relying on a large amount of resources.
Although he possesses both wind and thunder elemental powers, he hasn't fully mastered them, resulting in extremely low combat strength...
Normally, he could only hide behind Xiao Yu and pick up the scraps...
On the day of the beast tide, Xiao Tian returned to the city almost unharmed!
This is illogical no matter how you look at it!
However, the couple believed Xiao Tian's words without a doubt!
They concluded that Xiao Yu had deserted!
Xiao Tian, however, was the hero who turned the tide and saved the base!
How ridiculous!
Are all of them blind, even at the peak of the eighth-tier transcendent realm?
Can't you see that?
The answer is simple!
Mission failed! Three hundred people died! The base was almost destroyed!
Everyone at the base was filled with rage and needed an outlet!
Their precious son has an extremely noble status! He certainly can't take the blame for this!
That's why we're seeing this scene today...
At this moment, Xiao Yu's last illusion was completely shattered!
I have absolutely no expectations for this home anymore!
Since I've already transmigrated here, why should I stay in a family where my parents don't care about me?
"Is he planning to betray the Flame City base?"
Xiao Yu's words shocked everyone present.
"Yu'er, do you know what you're saying?"
Feng Murong's delicate body trembled slightly as she stared at Xiao Yu in shock.
For some reason, she suddenly felt uneasy.
It seems that something important is about to be lost.
Xiao Ting remained silent.
His tiger-like eyes were fixed on Xiao Yu, his gaze icy cold.
His hands even squeezed the seat armrests so hard they created several cracks.
It seems that if Xiao Yu dares to say anything outrageous, he'll slap that rebellious son to death.
Sensing the tense atmosphere, everyone was very nervous and dared not even breathe.
"Was I not clear enough?"
When the beast tide came, you all retreated back to the base!
If I hadn't sacrificed myself to protect those survival supplies, how many people would have starved to death at the base?
But now, you're letting Xiao Tian frame and slander me...
You gave birth to me, but you never cared for me, leaving me to fend for myself...
I have already repaid your kindness tenfold!
From this day forward, let the great road lead to the heavens, and let each go their own way!
Upon hearing this, Xiao Ting could no longer contain his anger and roared, "You unfilial son! As the eldest son, even if your younger brother really did something wrong, shouldn't you, as the older brother, give in to him?"
Why do you have to be so unreasonable and turn the house upside down?
He devoted himself wholeheartedly to protecting the base and the people, working tirelessly to the utmost.
Why can't this son understand him? He's being unreasonable and making a scene. How can he, as the city lord, bear this?
At this moment, Xiao Ting's anger reached its peak.
In a fit of rage, a terrifying supernatural aura erupted, and a fierce wind swept through the entire hall.
Blinding blue arcs of electricity shot out into the air, which was extremely terrifying.
Everyone's expression changed drastically, they lost their balance, and the weaker ones fell to the ground on the spot.
Only Feng Murong and Xiao Tian were unaffected.
and also……
Xiao Yu was at the center of a terrifying pressure.
Although he became a cripple.
Like a thousand-year-old pine tree, it stood tall and unyielding despite the blood trickling from its mouth!
"Go ahead and kill me with one blow! Anyway, I'm a cripple now and can't fight back!"
Despite the immense pressure, Xiao Yu suddenly rushed forward a few steps, staring at Xiao Ting with bloodshot eyes.
"You unfilial son..."
Seeing his eldest son covered in blood, yet still remaining humble and unyielding, he refused to submit.
Xiao Ting's expression changed immediately, and he was forced to take two steps back and fall into the chair.
Xiao Yu had disobeyed him many times, but he was still his son!
His past achievements are unparalleled!
If this palm strike really lands, who will dare to serve him in the future?
The terrifying pressure vanished instantly in the next second.
Xiao Yu stumbled and nearly fell headfirst to the ground.
Once he regained his footing, he coldly swept his gaze over everyone present.
I don't know if it's because I feel guilty or that I owe them something.
At that moment, everyone instinctively avoided his gaze.
"From this day forward, I sever all ties with the Xiao family of Yan City! We have absolutely no connection whatsoever!"
After saying his last words, Xiao Yu turned and left without a trace of regret!
"Yu'er..."
Feng Murong exclaimed in surprise and reached out to stop him.
She never dreamed of it.
My son is so heartless and resolute over such a trivial matter.
Xiao Ting, equally enraged, roared:
"You unfilial son! Are you really going to sever ties with us over such a trivial matter?"
The wilderness environment is becoming increasingly harsh, and finding food and water is becoming more and more difficult.
Without the protection of my Yan City, you wouldn't survive a single day!
Think it through! If you dare step out that door, don't come back!
Seeing Xiao Yu's resolute departure, Xiao Ting became even more furious.
Those lowly refugees were willing to serve as dogs just to enter Yan City...
Because the survival environment in the wilderness is too harsh!
He refused to believe that Xiao Yu, now powerless, would actually dare to venture into the wilderness!
"You don't need to meddle in my business! Even if I die, I won't die in Yan City! I won't tell anyone that I'm Xiao Ting's son! So as not to tarnish the noble bloodline of your Xiao family!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yu sneered inwardly.
He grew up in the wilderness, where everyone else might die, but he was the only one who wouldn't!
After all, he was the one who found all the food and water for the entire Yan City base.
There were more than enough people at the beginning, but there were too many people at the base, and it was never enough.
Even more outrageous is that Xiao Ting and his family of three waste water recklessly, building a large swimming pool for recreation... erecting a large shed to grow vegetables and fruits... just the three of them waste the equivalent of two to three thousand people's worth of water every day!
Once I leave Yan City, the base will immediately run out of water!
Then these people will know what regret is!
Just then, a metallic notification sound rang in his mind:
"Ding! Detected that the host has severed ties with their parents, activating the God-level Taming System! It can tame all uncivilized plants and animals! At the same time, the host can also copy the innate abilities of pets!"
That's right, Xiao Yu's essential cheat code for transmigrating has arrived!
At that moment, a semi-transparent page appeared in front of him.
[Host]: Xiao Yu
[Realm]: Crippled State
[Taming Points]: 1 (Taming one pet costs 1 point! Refreshes daily and can be accumulated)
[Energy Points]: 0
[Talent]: None
Lifespan: 21 years/30 years (prone to hidden illnesses, indicating an early death)
[Pets]: None
Without the system, Xiao Yu might have truly changed his mind.
But now, with the god-level taming system, what is there for him to fear from a ferocious bird?
However, upon seeing his personal panel, Xiao Yu's lips twitched involuntarily.
What the hell does this look like, destined for an early death?!
However, upon closer reflection, the original owner of this body had endured countless dangers and near-death experiences from childhood to adulthood, hunting for Yan City and searching for food and water. Her life was a hundred times more miserable than her previous one... Now, she had lost her natural strength and had lost an arm...
To live to 30 is already a miracle!
Now, we can only rely on the system!
If the old injuries can be healed, perhaps there is hope of extending one's lifespan.
Without thinking further, Xiao Yu turned his head and strode out of the city lord's mansion.
At this moment, the group of high-ranking officials, having obtained the desired result, had already departed.
Only the family of three remained in the room, and both husband and wife seemed a little down.
Feng Murong, in particular, looked at the doorway with a somewhat blank expression.
This was, after all, the child she had carried for ten months; was it really going to be lost like this?
At that moment, she suddenly felt a pang of regret.
Am I being too harsh on my eldest son?
Xiao Ting's expression turned extremely gloomy.
It wasn't because he had lost his son, but because the other party dared to challenge his authority.
Only Xiao Tian, watching his brother walk away, had a smug smile on his lips. Looking at his parents again, he immediately put on a dutiful act and comforted them:
"Father, Mother! My brother only left because he was having a moment of despair."
But don't worry, I will always be with you and always be filial to you.
Feng Murong's mood instantly improved, and she smiled with relief, "Good child, thank goodness you're here."
Xiao Ting also looked at his youngest son, his face full of loving smiles.
Although the eldest son was disobedient, unfilial, and extremely rebellious.
However, his youngest son was a good one, which made him very happy.
Suddenly, as if he had thought of something, he casually asked, "Tian'er, tell the truth... what that unfilial son, your brother, said before, was it really true?"
Xiao Tian's expression froze instantly, and he immediately retorted, "I didn't... He's talking nonsense!"
But who are Xiao Ting and Feng Murong?
Both of them were at the eighth level and possessed great strength, instantly noticing his unnatural expression.
Xiao Tian's eyes darted around, and his heart raced; he was clearly lying.
Xiao Ting had guessed everything and said in a deep voice, "So...what he said is all true?"
Feng Murong also looked at her youngest son, a hint of disappointment flashing in her eyes.
After the beast tide broke out.
Upon learning that their son was surrounded by ferocious beasts, the couple decided to leave the city to rescue him.
But soon, the youngest son, Xiao Tian, returned safely and told him everything.
It is said that the eldest son, Xiao Yu, retreated in the face of battle and became a deserter, and it was he who dealt with the beast tide and brought back supplies.
Based on the couple's understanding of their youngest son, he shouldn't have that ability.
However, this was based on absolute trust in her son, and there was also a large amount of survival supplies to prove it.
They chose to believe their son and didn't bother to verify the truth.
What they didn't expect was that what they selectively ignored was the truth.
This truth caused the family's relationship to plummet to an irreparable low!
"Father, Mother! Please let me explain... At that time, I was surrounded by a pack of ferocious beasts. In order to protect those supplies, I had no choice..." Seeing the disappointment in his parents' eyes, Xiao Tian panicked and quickly tried to explain.
But he found that his explanation was utterly weak.
After all, he not only harmed his own brother, but also drove the other party away!
"Alright, Tian'er... the most important thing is that you're safe and sound!"
Xiao Ting waved his hand and shook his head: "The rest is not important!"
Even if she knew she was wrong, how could she possibly apologize to her son?
Moreover, Xiao Yu is already a cripple!
To clear his name, must his younger son's reputation also be ruined?!
Feng Murong glanced at the entrance of the city lord's mansion, then looked at her youngest son, whose face was full of remorse.
Finally, he sighed and shook his head helplessly.
Both sides are her flesh and blood, how can she choose?
"Now that things have come to this, we can only make up for Yu'er's situation in other ways!" In the end, it was Xiao Ting who spoke, summarizing the matter in one sentence.
"Tian'er has exceptional talent and is the future of our Yan City base!"
For the sake of tens of thousands of people in the entire base, he absolutely cannot bear these accusations...
Feng Murong nodded and gave a bitter smile: "That's all we can do... When Yu'er grows up, she will understand our predicament."
If they were just ordinary people, they would never have sacrificed their son.
But they are the people in power at the Yan City base.
For the sake of the tens of thousands of people at the base, we have no choice but to let Xiao Yu suffer some injustice for now.
"Tian'er, remember this: when you become the young city lord, you must make it up to your brother, understand?" Perhaps feeling guilty, Feng Murong patted Xiao Tian's head and reminded him.
Xiao Tian immediately raised three fingers and swore to the heavens, "Yes, Father, Mother! Don't worry, my brother is so good to me, I will definitely repay him! Otherwise..."
"Silly boy, what kind of oath are you making!" Feng Murong scolded, quickly covering Xiao Tian's mouth to stop him from continuing.
The doting look in his eyes was impossible to hide.
"However..." After finding a reason for himself, Xiao Ting looked towards the direction outside the city, his voice turning colder: "This rebellious son is so blasphemy, when he returns, he must not be let off lightly!"
"It's time to discipline them properly," Feng Murong said, frowning.
This eldest son has disappointed them greatly.
However, he actually ran away from home after suffering a little grievance. He is extremely unfilial!
In their view, Xiao Yu was currently powerless and couldn't go far at all.
I reckon they'll obediently return before dark, confess their crimes, and accept punishment. We can't let it go so easily then...