Combat Emperor: Zhang Yu's Journey
Chapters... 175: Death of Xiao Lang and Xiao Yuze
"Until when are you gonna hug me?"
Xuan Yin's face flushed red when she realized she had already hugged Zhang Yu for quite a while. He immediately took off his embrace then took back his sword on the ground while retreating a few steps.
"Aunt ...."
"Mom's out."
"What's? Really true?" xuan Yin asked doubtfully. He was not even aware as Xiao Mei flashed silently beside them. The thought of Xiao Mei watching how they hugged made her a little nervous.
"Let's get out."
Zhang Yu held Xuan Yin's hand and then pulled her out with him. They headed to the gathering place but Xuan Yin's gaze could not escape the corpses scattered among the bamboo trees. Moreover, their condition is quite terrible with a headless body.
"They deserve it," Zhang Yu said as if understanding what was inside Xuan Yin's head.
Xuan Yin nodded his head. "I knew. They not only destroyed the territory of the Xiao Clan, but also injured many people. There is no proper punishment other than death for what they did."
"Yet you're back."
Xiao Mei's voice sounded from a distance. The woman smiled as she looked at Zhang Yu and Xuan Yin as if implying a certain message.
Zhang Yu looked calm, but not with the slightly awkward Xuan Yin.
Right along with that the clan people including women and children came to the bamboo forest region. Some were wounded, but they were not worried or anxious because the enemy had been defeated.
"Third Elder, Sixth Elder, you led some people to clean up these corpses. The others come with me back to the residence."
"Good Patriarch Sepuh."
By leaving behind dozens of people remained in the bamboo forest region collecting the corpses of the Spirit Palace people. Xiao Nie along with the others returned to the residence.
And there they were greeted by a father and son couple who from the beginning never left the residence.
"You guys are back? Thank goodness the enemy has been defeated."
Others do not realize this strange. But Xiao Nie had suspicions towards his eldest son.
"Where have you been?" ask Xiao Nie.
For a moment Xiao Lang was stunned, then laughed as if he did not understand the meaning of his father's question.
"I have business. Just got back."
"But why is Xiao Yuze here? Isn't he still on the punishment? He should still be inside the isolation room," Zhang Yu said.
Xiao Lang's face turned red upon hearing Zhang Yu's words. So did Xiao Yuze who was immediately ignited by emotions.
"Enemies came to the territory of the Xiao Clan. You think I'm gonna stay there and wait for death?" reply Xiao Yuze.
But Zhang Yu instead laughed with that answer. "Nobody knows the strength of the enemy thoroughly. Isn't it ridiculous that you're worried about your safety and that the isolation room has a special barrier that's been around for hundreds of years."
"Unless you know the power of the enemy and their plans. Only then does your explanation make sense."
Each word was like a war drum intended for Xiao Yuze. The man's face was gloomy.
"Omong empty! You're the one who doesn't make sense!" yuze Xiao Bending.
However the clan people can also think for themselves. Considering the reason Xiao Yuze and Zhang Yu's sentence, even a fool knew where that looked suspicious.
The situation was extremely impossible for Xiao Lang. The man was extremely irritated and angry at Zhang Yu who was as if trying to uncover his secret.
"Enough!"
Xiao Lang's voice echoed. As soon as the atmosphere became calmer, he continued his sentence.
"Xiao Yuze just made an attempt to save himself. It was humane because he knew there was danger. But you're thinking so much that it creates misunderstandings."
Seeing Zhang Yu speechless, Xiao Lang thought he had managed to silence him. But it was unexpected that Zhang Yu instead took out a scroll with a black ribbon.
"Uncle, how are you going to explain it?I found the scroll on your behalf from the storage ring of the wolf faction leader, Ning Feng."
At once Xiao Lang's eyes widened perfectly. He really could not believe that Zhang Yu had even gotten his conversation letter with the Spirit Palace.
Wouldn't all this be exposed once everyone saw it?
Nah! Don't let everyone know.
Right now within Xiao Lang's head there was only the thought of seizing the scroll. An opportunity also came upon seeing Zhang Yu off guard. Xiao Lang's hand moved quickly about to snatch her. But it was a pity that Zhang Yu immediately realized it and hid behind his back.
"Uncle, what are you doing?"
Xiao Lang panicked. Especially when hundreds of pairs of eyes were staring at him with a difficult gaze to interpret.
"The scroll must be fake. All you're doing right now is trying to vilify my name. Isn't it?"
Zhang Yu laughed. He then opened the scroll which made Xiao Lang's face completely pale.
The curious Xiao Nie also read the scroll. As soon as he saw the message written there, his eyes became full of anger.
"Xiao Lang!"
Xiao Lang's body trembled. Even if he was currently the patriarch of the clan, but in terms of strength he was still far below his father and the First Elder.
"Dad. The scroll is fake!"
Xiao Nie snorted. "You didn't see the contents directly. How do you know it's a fake scroll?"
"More I know your handwriting. Then how did the people of Spirit Palace know the secret passageway and how to open the door of the emergency shelter. I don't want to believe this letter, but reality really disappointed me."
Xiao Lang's hand shook when he heard Xiao Nie's words. His eyes were fixed on Zhang Yu and wanted to vent anger at him.
It was all Zhang Yu's fault. Because Zhang Yu suddenly appeared made Xiao Yuze lose his position. All the efforts that had been made just to open up Xiao Yuze's path, disappeared and were scorched just because of his presence.
Even Xiao Yuze had to languish in isolation for two years. It frustrated Xiao Lang so much that it took a shortcut for his son to be free.
All of these things, how could Xiao Lang possibly accept them?!
However ....
Just as Xiao Lang was about to say something, suddenly came lightning striking his body.
Blars!
Xiao Yuze, who was next to his father, was also struck by the lightning strike. In a flash their body's eyes burned until it turned black.
No one knows what happened. No one knows the lightning coming either. All were speechless looking at the two bodies that were starting to harden and stiffen. But at the same time there is also concern because it thinks it might be an attack from the enemy.
"They died" said the First Elder. This surprised everyone even more. Especially when a wisp of light suddenly appeared before them.
"It-it ...."
Xiao Nie held his breath for two seconds. Then he immediately cupped both hands respectfully.
"Greetings to the ancestors!"
It took some time for others to greet. Although they did not know for sure, but they were sure that Xiao Nie could not possibly play around on behalf of the ancestors.
"Treason is an unforgivable mistake. Whoever betrays the clan deserves to die." His voice echoed in the air. Every word spoken was filled with emphasis as if it was a warning.
"bitch. This time I'm really going. I trust the Xiao Clan to you. Don't disappoint me."
Zhang Yu raised his face to look at the expressions of the few people around him. But the only one who heard the last message was him.
"This junior will definitely try to guard the Xiao Clan. Even if it had to cost lives."
Upon hearing Zhang Yu's reply the wisp of light faded away before disappearing from there. All ended their respectful attitude, including Xiao Nie who was now looking at Zhang Yu curiously.
"This is the first time that an ancestor has appeared. Does that mean Zhang Yu managed to obtain his inheritance?"