C2 (2/2)
As the pillar of the Xiao Family, perhaps only he knew how much pressure Xiao Zhenshan had to endure.
Furthermore, the disappearance of Xiao Litian, who was known as the family's star of hope three years ago, had caused the Xiao family to become even more depressed.
”Good!” Good! Good! It's not too late yet. As long as you're willing to work hard, although you might not be able to compare to your elder brother back then, you're definitely not that far off. You are my, Xiao Zhenshan's, son! They are the descendants of the Xiao family! ”
Xiao Zhenshan strongly patted Xiao Chunyang's shoulder. Being hit by his huge palm, Xiao Chunyang felt so much pity that he almost fell to the ground. But he clenched his teeth and endured it, because he could feel the joy in Xiao Zhenshan's heart.
He had once been an orphan, fatherless and longing for kinship. Now, he seemed to feel this point from Xiao Zhenshan, and at the same time, he was also slowly accepting this family, this person in front of his eyes, in his heart. Although there was still some distance to go before he could truly accept it, he knew that it was only a matter of time.
”Follow me.”
After Xiao Zhenshan finished speaking, he took the initiative to turn around and walk out of the library.
Along the way, the servants of the Xiao family were all looking at the father and son duo in shock. In their memories, it had been many years since they last saw Xiao Zhenshan and the second young master walking together, right?
After less than an hour, Xiao Zhenshan brought Xiao Chunyang Lianlian to a relatively remote area of the Xiao Family. This was the Xiao Family's core area, and also where Xiao Zhenshan normally resided.
Carrying these questions, Xiao Chunyang followed them into the room. Soon after, Xiao Zhenshan arrived in front of a wall, then walked in front of a mural, extended his hand and shifted the painting halfway to the right, then moved it further to the left, and finally moved half a distance to the right again.
Ka-cha.
With a light sound, the wall before him suddenly rose up from the ground, revealing a passageway that only one person could pass through.
”This is …”
”Follow me.”
After Xiao Zhenshan finished speaking, he took the lead and walked in, while Xiao Chunyang Lianlian followed after him with a stomach full of questions.
This was an extremely long spiral shaped tunnel. It was unknown how long he walked downwards, but he had finally reached the end.
There was a stone door in front of him, and on both sides of the door, there were two stone sculptures. Xiao Zhenshan did not say a word. He first bowed respectfully towards the stone sculpture on the left, and then he repeated the same action towards the stone sculpture on the left.
On a closer look, the stone statue on the left was actually a human male. He looked to be around forty years old and had a dignified appearance. On the left was a huge Western Dragon, baring its fangs and brandishing its claws, emitting a kind of suffocating aura.
”This is the Old Ancestor and his companion for life.”
After explaining it briefly, Xiao Zhenshan suddenly bit his finger, and pressed his bloody thumb into a round hole at the center of the stone door.
A series of 'ka ka' sounds could be heard as the stone door slowly rose into the air.
”Only the blood of the direct bloodline of the Xiao Clan can open this place.”
After saying that, Xiao Zhenshan directly walked in, and Xiao Chunyang Lianlian quickly followed.
Upon entering, he immediately realized that there was a different world. This was a rather spacious underground space. Its overall size was around the size of an indoor basketball court. Dozens of huge stone pillars supported the entire space.
On the ground in the center, countless magical runes and patterns formed a circular magic formation. On the left and right side, there were dozens of sparkling and translucent white jade coffin s. From high to low, their sizes varied and their numbers varied.
”Here, only the previous Patriarchs and the successors of the next Patriarchs have the right to enter. Even your big brother has never come. ”
A trace of sadness flashed across Xiao Zhenshan's face. He had always held great expectations for his eldest son, but unfortunately …
Xiao Chunyang's expression was solemn. He knew that perhaps, he would come into contact with the greatest secret of the Xiao Family. He was looking forward to it. His heart was beating faster and he was breathing fast.
”Do you know how our Xiao clan rose to power?”
Without waiting for Xiao Chunyang's reply, Xiao Zhenshan continued, ”Back then, how could an ordinary ancestor like him be able to quickly rise to prominence in just a few short years? They established the Xiao family's foundation for more than three hundred years?! ”