23 See you (2/2)

Sarah wanted Nero to be able to think of humans as people and not bags of blood. But she understood that it would not be easy but a slow and time-consuming process of learning.

She was happy that he met someone like Dai Jingyi, and that was the first step not to get rid of the pain of losing his family but to at least heal the wound that was still open.

”Perhaps you are right. I spent a lot of time killing. Then something broke inside me. I hope you can stop me when I'm going too far.” Nero liked the fact that Sarah supported him in everything, but he knew he didn't clearly think when it came to humans, so it was better for everyone if Sarah could stop him sometimes.

”I wouldn't have let you kill that girl. But you stopped yourself, so it's okay. I want the best for you, and it won't always be just killing.” Sarah spoke in a loving tone that made Nero very comfortable.

So Nero continued walking on the deserted streets of the small town of Abun. The night was very calm, and Nero walked slowly while talking about random things with his spirit-wife until he arrived at the Xun Family's house.

”He's back!” Everyone in the house could hear Xun Lan's scream when she saw Nero coming. She was watching from the window since he left and now that she saw a person all in black with gold ornaments coming she knew it was Nero.

”Silly, sister.” Xun Lan bowed her head in shame when Xun Feng commented on her being silly, and everyone started laughing.

”It's okay to fall in love. Don't pay attention to them, my daughter.” Xun He approached his daughter and gave her some loving advice. But only after he managed to stop laughing.

”Mhm.” Xun Lan could only make low sounds of agreement with her father's advice and pats as she was very ashamed of that situation. When Nero entered the living room, she pressed her face to her father's chest and did not look at Nero. She was like an immature little girl, and Xun He liked to pamper his daughter.

”So, how was it?” When Nero entered through one door, Xiong Zhelan came through the other and asked what everyone wanted to know.

”The Dai Family has lost almost all its strength. I killed many, but in the end, I didn't want to kill Dai Dong and his daughters. I have plans for Dai Jingyi so no one can touch her even when I'm gone.”

Nero went straight to the point making many people confused. They didn't even need to ask because their faces showed that he would have to explain the story in detail.

Nero did not say exactly how things happened but the most relevant parts. Xun He promises that he wouldn't hurt Dai Family when he took the leading position in the city. He also said he would keep an eye on the Dai sisters so that no harm could happen to them.

”Did you fall in love with Dai Jingyi? I know she is stunning, but she is still a child, and she doesn't even have breasts.” Xun Lan did not miss another opportunity for people to laugh at her.

”I'm not a pedophile! I just didn't want to kill children. So I kind of regretted going so far, and now I want them not to suffer too much. It's not that hard to understand, right?” Nero didn't know how to explain that he was interested in seeing what Dai Jingyi would be like in the future, so he said random things.

”Are you jealous of a little girl?” Xun Feng would not miss the chance to make fun of his sister, who ran after him throwing weak punches.

”Has there been any change in Marie's situation?” Nero got serious and asked Xun He.

”She is healing very quickly with the healer's treatment. But it will take weeks for her to completely recover because her cultivation is much bigger than mine, and she was seriously injured, so it will be long until she stays as she was before.” Who answered was not Xun He but Xiong Zhelan, who took a good look at Marie to report to Nero.

”I am glad that she is recovering. You must take good care of her, Xun He, because if anything happens to her, you know what will happen to you, right?” Nero made his point very clear. Xun He understood that he would have to give his life if needed to protect Marie.

”Now that this question is over let's talk about going to the Black Sword Sect.” Xiong Zhelan talked about leaving the city as it made no sense to stay here any longer since Marie would take a long time to recover, and Nero had no reason to stay.

”Okay, let's set up the journey details. Tell me everything essential.” So Nero sat in a chair by the fireplace next to Xiong Zhelan.

”As I said before, you will not be my disciple because I believe my sister will be a better teacher for you.” Xiong Zhelan started telling things about the Black Sword Sect and the journey to get there.

While Nero and Xiong Zhelan talked, everyone went back to their duties. Xun He went to deal with politics and move his people to become the main family in the city.

Zhu Tai and Xun Feng were talking on the other side of the room. But Xun Lan was sitting in a chair in the middle of the room, giving Nero curious looks, making him and Xiong Zhelan uncomfortable.

”You can join the conversation, Little Lan. Don't you know that you will be my disciple? Of course, if you still want to go to the Black Sword Sect with us.” Xiong Zhelan gave Xun Lan a friendly smile, looking like a loving grandfather with his granddaughter.

”Of course I want it! It would be an honor to be your disciple!” Xun Lan shone with happiness because with so much Nero in mind, she forgot about being Xiong Zhelan's disciple and going with him.

Now that Xun Lan thought about it better, she couldn't find it more perfect. She will leave this city without hope and go for a large and powerful sect as an elder's disciple. But it was not just that because she went with Nero.

Xun Lan was so happy that she knelt down to Xiong Zhelan, saying things like 'Xun Lan greets the master' and other things.

”Silly sister!!!” Xun Feng spoke again, but everyone could not help laughing because Xun Lan was very exaggerated.