Chapter 331
Translator: Tatienne Editor: Rundi
"The Supreme Headmaster left something for you . "
Ling Xian turned around to look at Zi Hua Shang . Flapping his sleeve, a gold storage pouch floated in midair and emitted a dizzying amount of light .
Instantly, Zi Hua Shang’s eyes brightened . "Master, this is what my father left behind?"
"Yes . According to him, this contains centuries of Zi Yang House’s wealth and legacy . " Ling Xian nodded softly and grinned . "Open it and see . There is an inhibition spell placed on it that only those from the Zi Yang House can break . I did not try to break it myself, don’t worry . "
"You are being kind . "
Zi Yang Shang waved around her sleeve, and the gold storage pouch flew into her hand . Looking at the unharmed inhibition spell, she couldn’t help it but peek at Ling Xian . Her eyes were full of respect and appreciation, and now a hint of admiration .
Just like Ling Xian had said, he did not try to break the inhibition spell on the storage pouch . But Zi Hua Shang knew very well that with his capability, if he wanted to open the pouch, the spell could not stop him .
But before her eyes, the inhibition spell was not at all harmed . This proved Ling Xian’s character .
This was why Zi Hua Shang peeked at him with admiration .
"Don’t look at me that way . " Ling Xian smiled, knowing what Zi Hua Shang was thinking . "Compared to wealth, I am more concerned about the promises I have made . Open it . "
"Thank you . " Zi Hua Shang bowed down to Ling Xian . Then, using the special spiritual energy that only exists in Zi Yang’s direct descendants, the inhibition spell on the storage pouch disappeared as purple air engulfed the pouch .
Then, an endless amount of heavenly light shot through the cloud . It was blinding and bedazzling .
"I…" Zi Hua Shang was stunned . Staring at the giant wealth inside the storage pouch, her fragile frame began to shake .
She originally thought that even if the pouch contained money, there wouldn’t be too much of it . But now, she was completely frozen because of the giant amount of wealth .
Spiritual medicine, medicinal Dans, spiritual stones, weapons… every resource she could think of was inside the pouch . Like a borderless ocean, there was no end to the depth of the pouch, and it was impossible to calculate just how much they were worth!
Without a doubt, this was a giant fortune!
Even Ling Xian was shaken up after glancing at the storage pouch . Then a strange thought formed in his head, and it was the greed in him to kill Zi Hua Shang and steal the pouch . However, his determination was stone set and after a few seconds, his thoughts cleared .
No matter how much wealth was before him, he will not snatch it by force . This was his principle .
Looking at the petrified Zi Hua Shang, Ling Xian smiled . Using the White Tiger’s Roar, he screamed, "Okay, snap back to reality . "
Though the volume was not dialed up too high, it was shocking like thunder!
Zi Hua Shang’s body fidgeted, and slowly she dragged herself back to reality . However, her face was still shocked .
"So much… it’s… it’s impossible even to estimate . " Zi Hua Shang mumbled and suddenly remembered Ling Xian’s existence . She stumbled back and kept a watchful eye on Ling Xian .
It was obvious she was on guard, afraid that he will try to steal it by force .
Seeing this, Ling Xian shook his head . He understood Zi Hua Shang’s thoughts . Anyone would react this way . Therefore, he was not angry and merely smiled . "Zi Yang House has accumulated much wealth, and it definitely can waver someone . If this was anyone else, they might hesitate . But I, Ling Xian, do not care for such materialistic gains . You do not need to worry . "
Zi Hua Shang’s eyes glistened . She remembered Ling Xian risked his own life to save the House and did not open the pouch by himself while he was alone . She smiled awkwardly in shame . "Master Ling, I… I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have been on guard . "
"It doesn’t matter . I know how you feel . "
Ling Xian smiled softly . Zi Hua Shang lost her father and lost her pillar in life . To have suddenly acquired such a big fortune made her be on guard . That was normal . He didn’t think too much about it .
Zi Hua Shang’s cheeks flushed, and she felt even more embarrassed . She whispered, "Thank you for understanding . "
"No worries . Why don’t you look for special things inside first . " Ling Xian waved his hand and warned, "If I’m not wrong, the Headmaster probably left you a letter of some sort . "
"Let me look for it . " Zi Hua Shang nodded and searched the pouch with her spiritual energy .
After a while, she found something that was special .
It was an array board the size of a palm . On top were crisscrossing carvings full of strange special properties .
"This is…"
Looking at the array board before him, Ling Xian thought about it and concluded, "I see, this is the Array of Shadow’s Past . "
"Array of Shadow’s Past?" Zi Hua Shang frowned as she stared at Ling Xian in confusion and waited for an explanation .
Seeing this, Ling Xian sighed . He then flapped around his sleeve, and the palm-sized array board began to bleed milky white light . Then, it transformed into the shadow of a man .
This person was wearing an expensive gold gown . He had very masculine features, especially his eyes . They were deep like the ocean and were endlessly deep . They seemed powerful, but not angry .
It was Zi Dong Lai .
"Father!"
Seeing this familiar shadow, Zi Hua Shang’s eyes instantly turned red . She crazily ran to the shadow and wanted to embrace her father .
However, her arms swept through the shadow and she could not grasp onto him .
"Master Ling . . what… what is this?" Zi Hua Shang asked frantically .
"Aye…" Ling Xian sighed as he looked at the panicking Zi Hua Shang, "You already know . Yet why do you ask?"
"I…"
Zi Hua Shang sat on the ground and laughed mockingly . "The shadow is untouchable and not real is it . "
"That’s right . Before death, the Headmaster used this array to form an image of himself . It is without consciousness, and definitely without skin and flesh . " Ling Xian sighed again . "It only takes the form of the Headmaster and remembers what the Headmaster had said . "
Zi Hua Shang’s face whitened, and her eyes became emotionless, "Father… Am I never going to get the chance to see you ever again…"
As she spoke, two streams of tears rolled down her cheeks and dripped onto the ground .
"Don’t be too sad . Don’t you want to hear what the Headmaster has to say?" Ling Xian sighed .
"Yes, of course . " Zi Hua Shang raised her head abruptly and grabbed onto Ling Xian’s arm . "Master Ling, quickly, let my father speak . "
"Ok . " Ling Xian nodded . Forming a hand seal, he summoned .
Instantly, the shadow floating in midair quivered, as if conscious . Then, a familiar voice rose .
"Hua Shang, if you are seeing my silhouette right now, it means father has died, and the House of Zi Yang has diminished . "
As soon as that sentence was spoken, Zi Hua Shang became deeply saddened, and tears fell again .
Ling Xian sighed and patted her shoulder . "Listen . "
Zi Dong Lai’s silhouette began to talk again, "If I’m not wrong, you must be crying at this moment . Crying for me . Cry, you should cry . You will feel better after you cry . But remember, I will only allow you to cry this once . "
Pausing, Zi Dong Lai continued, "Even though you are a girl, you have always been strong . I have placed a lot of hope on you . So I really hope you can swallow your sadness and become even stronger . There are now a lot of responsibilities on your shoulders . "
"Listen well . You must take care of your little brother well . You also must reconstruct the House of Zi Yang . You have to make sure the world learns of the House of Zi Yang’s name again . As for my revenge… if you have the ability to achieve that, then do so . But do not, DO NOT force yourself . I do not want you to lose your life over something like that . "
Zi Hua Shang was no longer crying at this point . It was as if she had grown in that very moment, and her mentality had matured . She slowly stood up and looked at the familiar man . She whispered, "Father, I will remember . Do not worry, I will take care of brother and reestablish the House of Zi Yang . I will also avenge your death . "
Her last sentence was decisive and resolute . It was easy to see her determination .
"Aye… such a heavy burden is given to a woman . This is a bit too cruel," Ling Xian muttered to himself . But he knew that Zi Dong Lai had no choice .
He was the head of the House and was responsible for the existence of the House of Zi Yang . Before family and responsibility, he must’ve struggled and chose something in pain .
Just as Ling Xian was thinking about this, Zi Dong Lai spoke out again . This time, it concerned him .
"Ling Xian, you must be beside Hua Shang right now . Do not feel confused by this . Because this Array of the Shadow’s Past is something only you can activate . I also believe in your character that you will not open the storage pouch yourself . You must’ve given it to Hua Shang in its complete form . "
"Headmaster you sure are calculative . " Ling Xian laughed . He didn’t think Zi Dong Lai knew him so well .
"Ling Xian, thank you for everything you’ve done for the House of Zi Yang . Therefore I have decided to give you half of the wealth in the storage pouch . Hua Shang, did you hear?" Zi Dong Lai said .
"Father, do not worry . I will do as I am told . " Hua Shang nodded .
Then, Zi Dong Lai continued, "If I’m not wrong, Ling Xian you will decline . Do not decline, because I have something to ask of you . "
"Don’t think I am too cunning or coy . Just think of it as fulfilling a dead man’s wish . Take care of Hua Shang and Ying Xiong for me . When necessary or when you have the time, give them a few pointers about cultivation . Just so they can grow faster . "
"Okay, I do not have much time left . I will leave you with this . Hua Shang, forgive me for burdening you with such a heavy load . I do not have a choice . "
"Forgive me…"
Zi Dong Lai’s silhouette began to fade . The only thing left behind was this guilt-filled and sorrowful statement that echoed throughout the room .
"Father, do not worry, I do not hate you . " Zi Hua Shang’s eyes were puffy and red as she forced her tears back .
Because she has already agreed never to cry again .
"Ay…" Ling Xian sighed and patted her shoulders . He consoled, "Try to look ahead . The future road is very treacherous, and you need to be strong to continue walking . "
"I understand . " Zi Hua Shang nodded then forced a bright smile .
A tearful smile that was beautiful enough to bring an entire nation to its knees .
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