noffsinger Chapter 2218 - 639: Xiao Hei Captured (Part 3)
Chapter 2218 - 639: Xiao Hei Captured (Part 3)
"Uncle Xie is so full of spirit when good things happen, naturally this renovation is great." An Yiqing glanced around and said, her brows curved. She wasn’t just flattering; the courtyard, originally as lifeless as an ancient palace, was where the Master of Sanfeng Association and the Young Master resided. Since Xie Xiaoran returned, rooting out the entrenched malignancies and rebels from Sanfeng Association, the courtyard underwent a total transformation. Now, it’s brimming with vitality, no longer lifeless as before.
"You girl just love to tease me," Xie Xiaoran shot An Yiqing a glance, but his eyes were filled with humor, "Come on, let’s go inside! Uncle Xie specially prepared a feast for you today!"
"Then I won’t hold back." The mention of food instantly filled An Yiqing with joy, and she followed Xie Xiaoran inside.
Xie Huan followed behind them, watching the two engage in lively conversation, a smile appeared on his clear, handsome face. These days felt like a dream to him. He nearly lost his life, nearly lost his father. Unexpectedly, fate showed mercy, not only sparing him and his father but even sending a sister to help them through tough times.
Shen Tian and Wang Mang walked behind the group, sighing with emotion as they observed that whenever the Master and Young Master mentioned Miss An, it was always with a deep sense of gratitude and joy, along with traces of pride and honor.
Led by Xie Xiaoran, An Yiqing entered the villa, which only seniors of Sanfeng Association had the privilege to enter. To avoid letting An Yiqing feel awkward, Xie Xiaoran had cleared the place of people early on, leaving only a few whom An Yiqing knew well.
Everyone took their seats at the dining table as the housekeeper began to serve dish after dish of delicious delicacies.
"Uncle Xie, have the issues within the gang been completely resolved?" An Yiqing asked while eating.
"More or less, just some small fry to clean up slowly." Xie Xiaoran said with a smile.
"Hmm, but still be careful with small sparks that can start a bushfire." An Yiqing reminded, "Oh, by the way, Uncle Xie, was that traitor caught?"
The mention of this subject caused Xie Xiaoran and others’ expressions to darken slightly. An Yiqing raised her brows in surprise; could it be that he wasn’t caught?
"Caught him, but alas!" Xie Xiaoran sighed deeply.
Seeing Xie Xiaoran didn’t want to elaborate, Shen Tian explained to An Yiqing: "The one who poisoned the Master and Young Master that day was the Master’s closest butler, who took care of him since he was little."
An Yiqing was stunned, not expecting such a result. The butler who took care of him since childhood was akin to half a parent, now betraying him. Xie Xiaoran must be truly pained inside.
"I’m sorry, Uncle Xie." Her eyes filled with apology.
"Girl Qing, don’t overthink it, Uncle Xie is just having a hard time coping." Xie Xiaoran managed a bitter smile. His father was the former master of Sanfeng Association, always busy with affairs. Since childhood, it was the butler who took care of his daily needs. In Xie Xiaoran’s heart, aside from his father and son, this butler was the person he trusted most. Just never imagined...
Even until the butler’s dying breath, Xie Xiaoran couldn’t understand why he betrayed him. And the butler didn’t utter a single explanation.
This incident became a mystery, a knot in Xie Xiaoran’s heart that couldn’t be untied.
After listening to Shen Tian’s full recount, An Yiqing let out a deep sigh. Only the one who tied the bell can untie it; now the knotter is dead, Xie Xiaoran can only rely on himself to get through this; outsiders really can’t help.
The atmosphere suddenly became heavy, as Xie Xiaoran pondered pensively, the others ate in silence, all immersed in the pain of the butler’s betrayal.
Xie Huan noticed the somber mood, he gave An Yiqing an apologetic smile.
An Yiqing shook her head silently, "Oh right Uncle Xie, Xuanjin Hall of Medicine Sect opens in half a month, you and Brother Xie Huan must come to support."
"Of course, I’ve heard the name Ye Chenghong, the old gentleman of Medicine Sect, for years, now there’s a chance to see him in person, I wouldn’t miss it." Xie Xiaoran said with a smile.
"Indeed, Father and I will definitely go to see what kind of elderly man can teach such good students like sister Xiao Qing." Xie Huan teased.
Everyone laughed, and the atmosphere gradually lightened up.
Just then, a young member of Sanfeng Association stepped in quickly from outside. He whispered a few words in Xie Xiaoran’s ear, Xie Xiaoran’s brows furrowed, he waved for him to leave.
"Jiang Zirong and Jiang Huai, I’ll slaughter them personally one day!" Xie Xiaoran said coldly.
"What’s wrong? Did people from Galaxy Sect start again?" Shen Tian frowned.
Xie Xiaoran nodded, nonchalantly waving his hand, "No worries, let them make their mess, once Sanfeng Association’s internal affairs are settled, they’ll be the first we cut down."