novelhk Chapter 6 A Predestined Tribulation
Chapter 6 A Predestined Tribulation
More than a month passed in the blink of an eye, and Shi Ziling and his wife returned. Although they had not found the Fifteenth Prince, they were fortunate to be unharmed, but they could not hide the weariness between their brows.
"Hao'er has been away for half a year and is now ten months old. I wonder how he is doing?" Shi Ziling was very worried about his young son.
Then, when he saw that his child only recognized his sister and not his parents, his already exhausted heart sank even further, and he felt terrible.
"Xiao Zhao, thank you for your hard work." Qin Yining didn't rush to ask the siblings why they had run to the clan elder's mansion. Instead, she gently held Shi Zhao's hand and said softly.
"It's not hard work, Xiao Hao is very well-behaved." Shi Zhao smiled slightly.
She had ear-length hair that was smooth and shiny, large and bright eyes with long eyelashes, and an oval face that made her even more delicate and beautiful.
At this moment, her tense nerves relaxed, making her appear even more lively, charming, and full of energy.
For the past six months, she has been taking care of Xiao Shi, fearing that the child might be abducted if she is not careful. She not only does everything herself but also stays by his side almost every step of the way, which has even delayed her cultivation.
However, after the stone was returned to its original state, a sense of bewilderment suddenly arose in her heart.
"Did I really change cause and effect, and destiny like that?"
It's not that difficult, as it seems like it's just a matter of hiding for half a year, but it's not that simple either. It requires changing Shi Yi's mindset and being careful in every aspect, which is extremely mentally taxing.
When Shi Ziling and his wife returned, they naturally took Xiao Shi back to their residence to make up for their separation. However, Shi Zhao did not leave with them and remained in the deep mansion of the Fourth Master.
Nothing more than wanting some peace and quiet.
"Zhao girl, why are you still here?" Fourth Master said helplessly. He also wanted some peace and quiet.
"I'm used to living here." Shi Zhao blinked, tilted his head, and chuckled. "Besides, it's a time for them to be together as a family. Wouldn't it be a bother if I went?"
The old man remained silent, sighed softly, and said nothing more, letting her meditate there.
As Xiao Shi grew up, his extraordinary qualities began to emerge, and his growth far surpassed that of ordinary children. However, some secrets were known to more than one person and could not be kept hidden forever.
This is not surprising, since no one really knows how to use the clan's resources to cultivate it.
"What? Shi Ziling's child was born with the Supreme Bone!" Shi Yi's mother learned of this from her great-grandfather and immediately trembled, unable to contain her excitement.
"Yi'er will have enemies in the future... No, my son is a born god, destined to rival the ancient saints. The Supreme Bone means nothing; double pupils are what make him invincible!"
Her expression shifted between light and dark, and she suddenly felt a strong sense of crisis.
While others thought of the Heavenly Blessing Martial King's Mansion, which was about to have two supreme beings in one family, she, being from the Rain Clan, had a completely different thought at first, and even harbored the intention to kill them.
"With double pupils, one is naturally invincible. If one were to gain the assistance of the Supreme Bone, one would be even more powerful. In the future, if the two of them joined forces, not only the Stone Kingdom and the Desolate Region, but the entire Eight Desolations would be easily suppressed."
Shi Yuan said calmly, seemingly referring to the two people, but also implying something else.
A flash of malice crossed Shi Yi's mother's eyes. She quickly lowered her gaze, trying to conceal her thoughts, and then strode away, her expression extremely gloomy, secretly contacting someone.
Two months later, in the blink of an eye, Xiao Shi will be almost a year old.
For some reason, Shi Zhao suddenly felt palpitations and an inexplicable unease gripped his mind, making him almost fall over.
"Miss, what's wrong?" Ah Man exclaimed, quickly helping her up.
Shi Zhao held his forehead with his hand, his right eyelid twitching wildly, and a sudden, inexplicable stinging pain arose between his eyebrows.
This is her primordial spirit throbbing!
The primordial spirit of a living being is extremely mysterious and much more difficult to improve and temper than the physical body. However, she is an exception, with primordial spirit power far exceeding that of ordinary people, and even far exceeding the level of her own physical body.
Who would have thought that the primordial spirit of a Blood Transformation Realm cultivator was almost solidified?
"I have a bad feeling, I have to go find Xiao Hao!" Shi Zhao took a deep breath and used the Peacock Treasure Technique to break through the door.
Just a moment ago, she seemed to hear the cry of a baby, or perhaps it was just a hallucination, but in any case, she could no longer find peace of mind.
But when she learned that Shi Ziling and his wife were also searching for Xiao Shi, her vision went black, her face turned deathly pale, and she felt all her strength drain away. She swayed and barely managed to hold onto the wall to avoid falling.
"Hao'er, my Hao'er, where are you?" Qin Yining was extremely anxious.
"Who on earth dared to sneak into the Prince Wu's mansion and kidnap my son!" Shi Ziling roared in fury.
The fourth master was furious when he heard the news and led a large number of people to search everywhere.
Now that things have come to this, how could Shi Zhao not understand what had happened?
Despite having made so many preparations beforehand, I managed to avoid that original calamity.
She even went so far as to make a warning, adding fuel to the fire when Shi Ziling and his wife returned, claiming that Shi Yi's mother was dissatisfied with her and might have ulterior motives towards Xiao Shi.
She's done everything she could; there's really nothing more she can do.
Poor little stone, is this calamity destined for him?
Or is it that cause and effect and fate are truly unchangeable and cannot be defied?
Shi Zhao was lost in confusion, unable to extricate himself from his daze, and didn't even know how he had followed people to find Xiao Shi's location.
Inside the underground palace, Shi Yi and Shi Hao lay unconscious on a stone bed, both with bloodstains on their chests. A young woman was protecting the former, her eyes filled with madness, whispering something unintelligible.
She knew that she would be punished if her actions were discovered, but she felt it was worth it. Once she obtained the Supreme Bone, her child would surely soar to great heights, and no one would be able to stop his rise to power.
"Hao'er!" Shi Ziling broke through the underground palace and saw his young son being robbed. His eyes burst open and blood splattered. He was filled with grief and indignation, and he was filled with madness.
"My child, what's wrong with you?" Qin Yining almost fainted. She picked up her child and hugged him tightly in her arms.
"You vile woman! You witch! You poisonous woman! You wicked woman!"
"Ah! I want you dead! To pay for my son's life!"
Shi Ziling went berserk, his killing intent boiling. He picked up a golden spear and smashed it down, instantly killing the black-clad knife-wielding figure next to Xiao Shi. He then stabbed at the young woman not far away.
Although Shi Yi's mother was not weak, she was no match for Shi Ziling. Her face immediately turned pale, and the runes all over her body were about to explode.
If Shi Yi's great-grandfather, Shi Yuan, hadn't rushed over and shielded Shi Yi while also providing some protection, she probably would have exploded on the spot.
Even so, she was still thrown away by the golden spear and pinned to the underground palace wall.
"Hehehe, the Supreme Bone has been removed and merged with my son, becoming one with him. You're too late!" She coughed up blood, her beautiful face contorted in extreme pain.
"Sister-in-law, is your heart red or black?" Qin Yining, radiating a divine light and nourishing her infant child with her own life force, couldn't help but coldly retort, "Truly a heart of a viper, worse than a beast!"
Shi Yi's mother said nothing, but she was filled with fear and regret. Her family had clearly dispatched powerful individuals to intercept them, so how could they have arrived so quickly, without even having time to remove the remaining true blood from the little creature's body...