5 Unexpected (1/2)
Shi Xingwan's room, half an hour after Shi Li finished choosing his cultivation technique.
Someone knocked on the door, to which Shi Xingwan responded with, ”The door is open. You may come in.”
The door opened with a creak and revealed Shi Li who was holding a simple looking book on his right hand.
”You're done choosing?” Shi Xingwan was surprised.
”Un,” Shi Li nodded.
Without waiting for Shi Xingwan to say the same lines, Shi Li closed the door, grabbed the same chair, and sat on it as he looked at his father.
”Father, this is the cultivation technique I have chosen,” Shi Li respectfully gave the book to Shi Xingwan.
Shi Xingwan placed his papers down on his desk as he received the book Shi Li gave. Looking at the cover, Shi Xingwan eyes widened. He gave a look at his son as he slowly muttered to himself.
”H-How could it be this technique?”
Shi Li tilted his head since he didn't know what was going on. Shi Xingwan noticed that Shi Li wanted to know he was shocked. He slowly calmed down as he remembered what Wei'er told her.
…
”Xingwan, before I go, I'm gonna have to tell you something,” A melodious voice sounded out.
Shi Xingwan looked at the one who spoke with a smile, ”What is it?”
The person became serious in an instant. ”Xingwan, it's a matter of our marriage, our son, and possibly our future. You know about my specialty right?”
Hearing the word specialty, Shi Xingwan became solemn as he knew that it was the real deal. He slowly nodded, ”Of course I do. But what are you talking about?”
The person sighed as she looked up into the air. ”I may not be by your side when this happens, but always remember these three things.”
”The first thing, our son would instantly have a desire to cultivate. If that happens, it would either go two ways, he becomes a normal cultivator or a legendary cultivator.”
”The second thing, our son would choose the most refined technique out of all the Skin Tempering cultivation techniques. As to why, he will answer with a 'I want to set a strong foundation for the future.'”
”And lastly...the third thing. If the first two things happen, he would turn out great, but once he accomplishes this third one...just prepare for the worst.”
Shi Xingwan shivered at the last statement. ”What's the third thing then?”
Taking a deep breath, the person opened her mouth. ”Our son's irises would turn a crimson red.” Out of nowhere, the person's irises turned crimson red as she was saying this.
”You know how heaven-defying this is right? If this happens, tell him that he should only use it in emergencies.”
Shi Xingwan was in a daze but in the end, nodded slowly.
”I...understand.”
…
Shi Xingwan placed the book on his desk as he looked at Shi Li. Gulping his saliva, he asked, ”Why did you choose this technique?”
'Please don't say those words. Please don't say those words. For heaven's sake, please don't say those words!' This sentence covered Shi Xingwan's mind as he waited for Shi Li's response.
Shi Li opened his mouth but closed it after a moment. He pondered for a bit to think up of a good answer.
Shi Xingwan's forehead was covered in drops of cold sweat as he waited. Seconds felt like minutes as he waited for his son's answer.
Finally, his son, with a gaze of firm resolve, opened his mouth.
”Father, the reason I chose this technique is because…”
”Because…?” Shi Xingwan said inwardly.