Chapter 3375 — The Rain Family Banquet

"This is the sorrow of two Successors appearing together at the same time. When they were small, Xiaoning's body was frail, while Xiaoshu's was robust, so we had no choice but to send her away... Speaking of it, she too is a child of bitter fate. We dared not tell her the truth... If there were any other way now, I fear I would have kept this secret hidden forever! I wonder how much Xiaoshu will hate us once she learns the truth?"

"So that is how it was!" Wei Zhao nodded. "Xiaoshu is a sensible child. Don't let her constant wildness fool you—she is not truly like that. If she knew that the sacrifice she made was for her elder sister's sake, she would surely understand!"

"I hope so. I still hope Young Hero Lin will help explain matters from within..." Yu Tianxing nodded with comfort after hearing this. "Another matter—Yushu is also going to receive the inheritance. The place she goes is Flaming Mountain. I believe she has likely told you already. However, what she faces will be the same as Xiaoning—there will also be an expert of the esoteric sect to perform empowerment for her!"

"Why?" Wei Zhao asked.

"Because Xiaoshu, like Xiaoning, is a prophet. After the two of them receive the inheritance, their minds will be linked—put plainly, they will be able to share each other's thoughts, thereby achieving the purpose of precise calculation," Yu Tianxing said.

"Good heavens!" Wei Zhao was startled. Thoughts could be shared too? Then what would become of Yuning's and Yushu's personalities? Would they not influence each other? And if the two of them shared the same thoughts... then what exactly was the relationship between Wei Zhao and the two of them?

Could it be that in the future, when he did XX with one of them, the other would also sense each other's thoughts? That was simply too ridiculous, wasn't it? Wei Zhao was momentarily struck speechless with shock.

"Ahem... this is actually a matter with no other solution." Yu Tianxing gave two dry coughs. "Fortunately, both of them like you, so there won't be any major conflicts of opinion in the future. It should not be a big problem..."

"..." Wei Zhao was truly speechless at Yu Tianxing's words and did not know how to reply, so he had no choice but to change the subject. "You sought me out... for just these two matters?"

"Correct, Young Hero Lin. Since you have agreed, then from now on, you will be the most honored guest of our Hidden Rain Family. As for Xiaoshu, I hope you will help persuade her to go to Flaming Mountain with genuine willingness!" Yu Tianxing said.

"Let's not speak of guests and such. Since I have come, let me meet with Xiaoning. Perhaps this will be the last time I see her before she leaves..." Wei Zhao sighed.

"Good. I will arrange it at once. Tonight, no one will disturb the two of you! However, you should know the importance of a Successor, so I will not interfere with any kissing or embracing between you, but do remember to keep a sense of propriety..." Yu Tianxing instructed.

"Sweat... you are overthinking it. The feelings between us areFaint Light of Old Dreams..." Wei Zhao was somewhat at a loss whether to laugh or cry.

That evening, Yu Tianxing held a banquet in the largest reception hall of the Hidden Rain Family to welcome Wei Zhao's arrival. However, throughout the entire Hidden Rain Family, aside from Yu Yi and Yu Xiaochen, who knew Yu Tianxing's deeper intentions, everyone else was perplexed. Before this, had Yu Tianxing and Wei Zhao not been on rather bad terms? How was it that all of a sudden, they were dining together?

Yuning did not know that Wei Zhao would come today. As usual, she was studying some of the rules she would follow after going to the Endless Western Sea. By now, she already knew her mission and understood what she bore on her shoulders. Although she was utterly bewildered about the future, she had no choice.

She knew why the Rain Family had enjoyed decades of glory, and she knew what it would mean if she refused. Of course, she could not refuse either—she carried the hopes of everyone in the Rain Family. She finally understood why her grandfather had guarded against the matter between her and Wei Zhao, and what her grandfather had been worrying about.

These days, Yuning had been somewhat gloomy and joyless. She did not know whether she would be able to see Wei Zhao one more time before she left, nor whether she would have the chance to survive and return to see Wei Zhao after she was gone.

Today, Yuning was notified that the family was holding an important banquet, and the whole family had to attend. Of course, the so-called whole family meant only Yu Tianxing, Yu Yi and his wife Yu Xiaochen, and Yuning herself!

As for Yu Xiaozhong and Yu Shan, Yu Tianxing had already blacklisted them; their names could never be mentioned again.

Only then did Yuning leave her residence and come to the reception hall. But when she stepped into the hall and casually glanced around, she caught sight of Wei Zhao's figure. At once her small mouth fell slightly open, and she stared in disbelief at the person sitting in the guest's seat of honor!

Yuning looked in shock toward her grandfather, who sat in the host's seat, somewhat uncomprehending!

Of course, in the past, whenever Yu Tianxing attended a banquet, he was certainly the last to arrive, because both his status and his strength were the greatest. But today was different. Wei Zhao had already taken his seat, and it was impossible for him to display any sense of superiority before Wei Zhao, so he had accompanied Wei Zhao to the table. As for Yuning, she was farther away from here, and so was the last to enter.

Yet not a single person dared to reproach her, and for no other reason than this: Wei Zhao was sitting here! If Wei Zhao did not speak, who would dare to?

"Xiaoning, you have come. Sit beside me." Wei Zhao smiled and beckoned to Yuning. Ordinarily, no one was seated at Wei Zhao's side, but an exception was made and a chair was added for Yuning. Of course, in this matter, Wei Zhao was the greatest, and whatever he said was law.

"Mm..." Yuning responded somewhat bashfully. Seeing that neither her grandfather nor her father objected, and that Yu Yi even added a chair for her, Yuning quickly sat down beside Wei Zhao. But her expression was somewhat strange—she did not know what the Rain Family was doing today.

"Young Hero Lin, would you say a few words?" Seeing that everyone in the family had taken their seats, Yu Tianxing said to Wei Zhao, which was also a mark of respect toward him.

"I will not speak. Old Master Yu, you are the host, so you speak," Wei Zhao declined with a wave of his hand.

"Very well then." Yu Tianxing nodded and said, "I imagine everyone is no stranger to Young Hero Lin. He is currently a top expert in the world of cultivation, and also the benefactor of our Hidden Rain Family. Last time Xiaoning was kidnapped, it was he who saved her, and in the past, when Xiaoning went abroad for trials, it was also Young Hero Lin who protected her. The fate between the two of them, one could say, was determined long ago!"

"Indeed. If Xiaoning were not a Successor, I would have supported Xiaoning and Young Hero Lin being together long ago. But Xiaoning's identity is special, so I hope Young Hero Lin can understand." Yu Xiaochen nodded in agreement. Clearly, Yu Tianxing had already discussed this with him beforehand. RS