Beauties in Simulation Cross over into Reality

Chapter 232: Chapter 213: He Has Been Weeping Tears of Blood, Watching You, Brother Xiao

Xiao Mo settled in at Weiwei’s home.

At first, Xiao Mo hadn’t wanted to stay at Madam Wang’s home.

After all, she was a widow. It felt rather improper for a man like him to live in her home.

But upon hearing Xiao Mo’s polite refusal, Madam Wang simply smiled.

“In the years since my husband’s passing, I’ve been the subject of countless rumors. People will point and whisper behind my back even if I do nothing at all. I’ve long grown accustomed to it.

However, what matters is that my own conscience is clear.

As long as I have nothing to be ashamed of, that is all that matters.”

Hearing Madam Wang’s words and seeing her candid expression, Xiao Mo dropped the pretenses. He settled into the courtyard to await the arrival of the cultivators from Fengye City.

During the two days he stayed in Madam Wang’s courtyard, Xiao Mo spent his time meditating and comprehending the way of the blade.

Since Madam Wang refused to accept the silver he offered, Xiao Mo helped her by chopping firewood and fetching water.

Sometimes, Xiao Mo would even teach Ning Wei how to read.

During these two days, Madam Wang paid close attention to Xiao Mo’s every action, hoping to gain a better understanding of his character.

In the end, Madam Wang felt that this Young Master Xiao didn’t seem like someone from a Demon Sect at all; he was more like a scholar.

「On the morning of the third day.」

Just as Xiao Mo and the mother-daughter pair of Madam Wang and Ning Wei finished breakfast, they heard voices from outside the courtyard.

“Lord Qian, please don’t be angry. My sister-in-law… she’s a simple woman, that’s all. If I talk to her a few more times, she’ll definitely agree to let Ning Wei join your esteemed Sect.”

“After all, that’s the Wangchuan Sect! Countless people would do anything to get in.”

“Look at you, getting all worked up. Don’t worry, I’m just here to have a nice chat with Madam Wang. I won’t do anything to them.”

“Of course, of course. Your Lordship is magnanimous. You wouldn’t concern yourself with poor commoners like us.”

Exchanging a few more words, the group arrived at the courtyard gate.

Ning Fugui pushed the gate open without ceremony, and the group walked into the courtyard.

Little Ning Wei jumped in fright, instinctively hiding behind Brother Xiao.

“Wang Qian! The Lord City Lord is here! Aren’t you going to come and pay your respects?” Ning Fugui shouted at his sister-in-law.

Clasping her hands, Madam Wang stepped forward to face them and curtsied gracefully. “I pay my respects to the Lord City Lord.”

“No need for such formalities, Madam Wang.” Qian Zhenhao smiled. “I have long heard of your outstanding beauty. Seeing you today, I can confirm the rumors don’t do you justice.”

“You flatter me, Lord City Lord. I am but a simple country woman; there is no beauty to speak of,” Wang Qian said with a nod.

“Hm?” Ning Fugui quickly spotted Xiao Mo and asked in surprise, “Why are you still here?”

Qian Zhenhao’s gaze followed, and he saw a man looking right at him.

The longer Qian Zhenhao looked at the man, the more familiar he seemed.

And when Qian Zhenhao saw the faint scar on Xiao Mo’s brow, his expression froze.

When they were children, he and his sworn brothers had once been chased and beaten for trying to steal buns. Fifth Brother had gotten a cut right on his eyebrow.

“Fifth Brother? Is that you?” Qian Zhenhao was overjoyed, as if he’d just found a long-lost relative.

“Fourth Brother?”

However, compared to Qian Zhenhao’s excited expression, Xiao Mo appeared much calmer.

“Hahahaha… Fifth Brother, it’s really you!” Qian Zhenhao strode forward and grabbed Xiao Mo’s wrist. “I never would have thought! After eight long years, we two brothers would meet again in a place like this!”

“I didn’t expect it either.” Xiao Mo managed a smile, but a flicker of sorrow crossed his eyes. “When I heard the City Lord of Fengye City had the same name as you, I wondered if it could be you, Fourth Brother. I never thought it actually was. Didn’t you all go to the Black Dragon Sect?”

“It’s a long story.”

Qian Zhenhao said with a bitter smile.

“We did find the Black Dragon Sect and participated in their entrance selection, but Third Brother and I didn’t pass. Fortunately, the Wangchuan Sect took us in.”

“And Third Brother?” Xiao Mo asked.

“Sigh… One time, Third Brother went out to hunt Magical Beasts. There was an accident… and he never came back.” Qian Zhenhao’s expression was pained, his voice low. “It’s all my fault. If only I had talked him out of it… he wouldn’t have died.”

Hearing Qian Zhenhao’s words, genuine sorrow finally broke through Xiao Mo’s calm expression. Still, he tried to comfort him. “Fourth Brother, you mustn’t blame yourself. The path of cultivation is fraught with peril. I’m sure Third Brother wouldn’t blame you.”

“You’re right. We have to keep moving forward, living on for Third Brother’s sake!”

Qian Zhenhao took a deep breath and composed himself.

“Enough about me. How have you been all these years, Fifth Brother? I never thought you’d also become a cultivator in the Foundation Establishment Realm.”

“After you all left, I also met a cultivator. She took me as her disciple, and that’s how I started on the path of cultivation. But I’m no match for you, Fourth Brother. Judging by your aura, you must be in the Cave Mansion Realm already, right?”

“Hahahaha, just the Mid-stage Cave Mansion Realm. A stroke of luck, that’s all.” Qian Zhenhao looked quite pleased with himself. “But why did you come to Fengye City, Fifth Brother? And why are you staying here?”

“I’m just a Loose Cultivator, wandering from place to place. It was getting dark, and Madam Wang was kind enough to let me stay for a few days. So I did. But Fourth Brother…”

Xiao Mo looked Qian Zhenhao straight in the eye.

“I heard from Madam Wang that the Wangchuan Sect has been trying to take Ning Wei away to cultivate. But Madam Wang only wants to live an ordinary life with her daughter. I was wondering if you could make an exception for them, Fourth Brother, and not make things difficult for them.”

“What are you talking about, Fifth Brother?”

Qian Zhenhao glanced at the little girl behind Xiao Mo.

“To be honest, our Wangchuan Sect has no ill intentions toward this mother and daughter. We’re a legitimate Sect. All those rumors outside calling the Wangchuan Sect a Demon Sect are complete bullshit.

We want Ning Wei to join the Wangchuan Sect because we don’t want to see a promising talent go to waste.

We only came here today to discuss the matter with Madam Wang. We have no other intentions.

It’s just that this fellow here has no manners. He pushed the door open before I could even knock, disturbing you all.”

With that, Qian Zhenhao looked at Ning Fugui beside him. “What are you waiting for? Apologize to my Fifth Brother.”

“This lowly one deserves death! I’ve disturbed you, Young Master. Please, forgive me!” Ning Fugui bowed hastily, nearly dropping to his knees.

He never could have imagined this man was the Lord City Lord’s own brother.

“Thank you for your generous offer, Lord City Lord.” Madam Wang interjected at this point. “However, Lord City Lord, Weiwei has no desire to become a cultivator. We are quite content with the life we have now. I hope you can understand.”

“Very well.” Qian Zhenhao sighed, a look of regret on his face. “If that’s the case, I won’t press the matter. Should you change your minds, you can always find me at the City Lord’s Mansion.”

“Thank you, Lord City Lord! Thank you!” Madam Wang bowed repeatedly in gratitude.

“It’s a small matter.” Qian Zhenhao seemed to be in an excellent mood. “Fifth Brother, don’t bother lodging here any longer. Why don’t you come stay at my City Lord’s Mansion? We brothers can have a proper catch-up.”

“Alright.” Xiao Mo nodded. “Wait for me, Fourth Brother. I just need to pack my things and say my goodbyes to Madam Wang.”

“Perfect. In that case, I’ll go on ahead to the Yunliu Building and arrange for some food and wine. I’ll be waiting for you, Fifth Brother.”

With that, Qian Zhenhao strode happily out of the courtyard.

“Young Master Xiao, you and City Lord Qian are…”

As soon as the group had disappeared down the street, Madam Wang hurried forward, her eyes filled with questions.

’It sounds like they’re brothers who were separated for many years?’

’But when Young Master Xiao described his circumstances, he claimed to be a Loose Cultivator. It seems like he was deliberately hiding something.’

“There’s no need to worry, Madam.”

Xiao Mo saw the confusion on Madam Wang’s face and knew what she was thinking.

“City Lord Qian is indeed a sworn brother of mine from whom I was separated for many years. But that has nothing to do with you.

In any case, Ning Wei no longer has to go to the Wangchuan Sect. And what I told you before still stands.

Please consider it carefully. I will return in a few days to ask for your decision.”

“Yes, Young Master. I will consider it carefully,” Madam Wang said with a curtsy.

“Then I will take my leave.” Xiao Mo bowed with his hands clasped, then patted Ning Wei’s head. “Don’t worry. Big brother won’t let anything happen to Fengye City.”

“Mmm,” Ning Wei nodded, her face pale.

Xiao Mo turned and left.

Ning Wei watched his departing figure, a conflicted look on her face.

Just as Xiao Mo stepped out of the courtyard gate, Ning Wei seemed to make a decision. She ran forward and gently tugged on his sleeve. “Brother Xiao…”

“What is it?” Xiao Mo turned.

“Brother Xiao…”

Ning Wei bit her lip, looking nervous. She leaned close to Xiao Mo’s ear and whispered.

“J-Just now… I saw a soul. He looked about thirteen or fourteen years old, with a mole by the corner of his eye and a long scar on his face. He was crying tears of blood… and he was looking at you, Brother Xiao.”

Xiao Mo’s brows furrowed. He quickly sketched a portrait in the dirt. “Did he look like this?”

“Yes, Brother Xiao.”

Ning Wei nodded repeatedly.

“He looked exactly like your drawing.”