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Seeing the anxiety and worry in Ye Mingshang's expression, the girl reassured him, "Don't worry, Brother Ye. Although Aunt is injured, it is not life-threatening. With a few more years of rest, she will recover completely. In fact, compared to her physical pain, she is much more concerned about you. I hear her mention how you haven't returned almost every day."
Upon hearing this, Ye Mingshang felt even guiltier. In his youth, he had been reckless and left home in anger for so many years. He must have hurt his family's feelings deeply. Although he no longer had blood relatives, he had always cared for his family; he just hadn't realized it when he was younger. Now that he had grown up, he understood that he had never been alone.
"I am at fault for not returning all these years. Ling'er, please take me to see my mother."
"Okay."
Ling'er nodded and transformed into a giant Azure Luan Bird. Its fine azure feathers exuded a vibrant energy, soft and comfortable to the touch, and its entire form was incredibly graceful, looking even more beautiful than a phoenix.
"Brother Ye, hold on tight," she said as her beak opened slightly, producing a clear and pleasant sound.
With a sharp cry, she flapped her massive wings vigorously, creating a strong gust of wind that lifted them three feet off the ground. With another powerful flap, they ascended higher still, quickly gaining altitude until they were soaring dozens of meters above the ground. In the air, using the wind currents, her wings gently controlled their direction and height while flying swiftly and steadily.
Lying on the soft azure feathers, Ye Mingshang stretched comfortably and then changed his position. Compared to the large feathers of a white crane, the Azure Phoenix's feathers were dense and soft like the finest blanket; lying on them was incredibly comfortable, making him reluctant to get up. However, beneath him, the Azure Bird blushed slightly, displaying an endearing shyness.
The Azure Bird was naturally adept at flying and excelled in speed; with the help of the wind, it flew even faster—comparable to an airplane. They soared through clouds and over numerous mountain passes before finally landing on an unremarkable small peak. This was where his mother Bai Xiangxue resided; such a common peak was quite understated for someone living there.
Gently flapping her wings, she stirred up dust as she slowly descended until they landed safely on the ground. Because they had flown so steadily, Ye Mingshang hadn't even noticed until he was jolted awake when the Azure Bird shook its body and sent him tumbling off its back.
"Hey! Ling'er, what are you doing?!" Ye Mingshang half-sat up, rubbing his aching head.
Immediately, a flash of azure light appeared, and Azure Bird transformed back into the delicate young girl. The girl tilted her head and huffed lightly, "Hmph! How can you still say that? We're already at Auntie's doorstep, and you're still clinging to my back. Doesn't Brother Ye know that men and women should keep their distance?"
"Oh dear, Ling'er knows these things too? Did Crane Uncle teach you?" Without showing any embarrassment, Ye Mingshang patted himself down and stood up.
They were in a bamboo forest, not far away was a small bamboo house surrounded by green bamboos. In front of the house were some flowers and plants, with birds happily fluttering among the blossoms. A small stream flowed past the house, the gentle sound of water accompanied by the chirping of birds and the fragrance of flowers, creating a truly refreshing atmosphere.
"Ling'er, Shang'er, you're back!" A loving middle-aged woman's voice rang out.
Looking over, it was a woman who appeared to be in her thirties, dressed in an ancient white long dress adorned with beautiful patterns. Her long black hair was styled in an elegant bun. The woman's eyes shone like the bright moon, her lips were red and teeth white, and her skin was very fair, looking well-maintained. She had an ethereal aura about her, reminiscent of the character Xiaolongnu from "The Return of the Condor Heroes."
"Mother."
"Auntie."
The two greeted her, while Bai Xiangxue smiled gracefully and nodded. Even before Ling'er heard the whistle and flew over, she had sensed that Ye Mingshang was returning and had come to the courtyard early to await his arrival.
Seeing Ye Mingshang, who had grown into adulthood after many years apart, Bai Xiangxue's eyes were filled with affection.
"Shang'er, come here so I can have a good look at you." Bai Xiangxue gently beckoned.
Ye Mingshang quickly walked up and stood half a meter in front of Bai Xiangxue. She reached out her delicate hand to gently stroke his rugged face, her eyes full of love.
"Shang'er must have endured quite a bit over these years; you've tanned, lost weight, and haven't grown much taller. You must not be eating well or sleeping well." As she spoke, tears began to well up in the corners of Bai Xiangxue's eyes.
Indeed, whenever a mother sees her returning child, she always feels that he is tired and thin, worrying about his daily life and whether he has suffered. This is not about reason; it is purely maternal love. After all, how can one not worry when a child travels thousands of miles? Ye Mingshang has been gone for eight years, and he has traveled far more than just a thousand miles. How can a mother not be concerned? If it weren't for the Underworld River blocking her path and the impending thunder tribulation she faced, she would have probably gone to find Ye Mingshang long ago.
Gently reaching out to wipe away the tears at her mother's eyes, Ye Mingshang felt guilty and comforted her, saying, "Mother, I'm fine. Don't you know me? Wherever I go, I won't suffer."
"Mm~" Bai Xiangxue nodded with red-rimmed eyes.
With a thud, Ye Mingshang knelt down.
"Mother, it's all my fault for making you worry all these years."
"Shang'er! Quickly get up. A man should not kneel easily," Bai Xiangxue hurriedly supported Ye Mingshang's shoulders to help him up, but Ye Mingshang was determined to kneel and she couldn't lift him.
"Mother! I've only knelt three times in my life: once for the passing of my old caretaker who raised me, once for you and Father adopting me, and the third time is now as I repent before you. I do not kneel to heaven, nor to earth, nor to immortals or gods, but you deserve this bow from me." Ye Mingshang's voice was hoarse and trembling; his eyes were also red as tears streamed down his face. Including the time of his caretaker's passing, this was the third time he had cried in his limited memory.
"Mother! It's all my fault for making you worry. I'm sorry." Ye Mingshang lowered his head deeply and sincerely apologized.
Bai Xiangxue quickly pulled at Ye Mingshang's arms to help him up, while Ling'er also smartly assisted with the other arm, working together to lift Ye Mingshang.
Lifting her fair hand gently to wipe away Ye Mingshang's tears, Bai Xiangxue was also very moved; her bright eyes were filled with maternal love—selfless maternal love.
"Shang'er, don't cry. Just being able to come back and see you makes me happy. Come on, let's go inside; I'll make your favorite dishes."
"Yes, Brother Ye, stop crying. Otherwise, I'll tell Little Tiger, Ah He, and Little Turtle about your crying and let them laugh at you," Ling'er chimed in beside them. However, her playful words made both of them chuckle through their tears.
After bringing Ye Mingshang into the bamboo house and holding back a belly full of words for now, Bai Xiangxue went to the kitchen to busy herself. The bamboo house was simply decorated with a small bed, a table, and several stools. On the table sat fragrant tea, and one side of the bamboo wall had a window that was always opened during the day for ventilation.
Bai Xiangxue is a White Jiao Dragon who has been with Underworld River since her youth. Their relationship is very strong; even though Underworld River is a powerful demon king, he has never taken a concubine and dotes on her greatly.
She does not like her true form and prefers to maintain her human appearance, living her life just like a human. She says she enjoys it this way. Unlike other demon clans who despise humans, she actually loves them and is very fond of her human son, Ye Mingshang. Perhaps she maintains her human form to make Ye Mingshang feel closer to her.
Sipping on bamboo leaf tea and inhaling the natural bamboo fragrance that fills the bamboo house, she feels a sense of returning to nature, evoking an impulse to live this way for a lifetime. Bai Xiangxue goes to the kitchen to cook, while Ling'er clings to Ye Mingshang, asking him all sorts of questions about the outside world.
Ling'er was brought here when she was very young and had spent most of her time in the deep mountains before that. She longs for the human world, and Bai Xiangxue often tells her about its wonders, while the Uncles always warn that humans are treacherous and unworthy of acquaintance.
For a long time, she has wanted to see the outside world, but ever since Ye Mingshang ran away from home, Underworld River has tightened his control, leaving her with no opportunity to leave. Additionally, she cannot bear to part with Bai Xiangxue, so she has stayed behind, though her yearning for the human world remains strong.
Seeing the desire in Ling'er's eyes, Ye Mingshang smiles slightly and begins recounting his experiences from the past years, sharing tales of defeating demons and battling monsters.
Meanwhile, Bai Xiangxue is busy in the kitchen but listens attentively. As a demon queen with millennia of cultivation, her magical powers are formidable, and her hearing surpasses that of ordinary people. When she hears about the dangerous places he has encountered, her heart tightens. Although she knows Ye Mingshang is safe sitting there, her irrational maternal love makes her worry for him nonetheless.
When she hears Ye Mingshang speak of defeating opponents one after another and growing stronger—becoming an uncrowned king beneath the Immortal Realm within the Taoist Sect—she feels proud as a mother. Look at my son; no one taught him; he achieved this level through his own efforts. What a genius!
When she hears Ye Mingshang mention that he has made many new friends, she genuinely feels happy for him because he is no longer alone.
Before long, as smoke rises from the kitchen, the aroma of cooking wafts out, stirring appetites. Knowing that Ye Mingshang enjoys food so much, he seems too distracted by the smell to continue his stories. His eyes are fixed intently on the source of the delicious scent.
Seeing Ye Mingshang lost in thought, Ling'er reaches out and waves her hand in front of his eyes but is pushed away by him. This annoys Ling'er momentarily before she secretly laughs at him being such a glutton.
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