Chapter 394: Chapter 280: The Grandson Meets but Does Not Recognize_3
On the same day, a golden tunneling light came streaking across the sky, and as it neared Xinglong City, the golden light suddenly disappeared without a trace, leaving only a faint shadow stealthily descending into the residence of the Golden Core Ancestor in the Dui district of Xinglong City.
In a corner of the back garden, the shadow gradually condensed, revealing Zhao Sheng in a plain robe.
He gazed at the stunning beauty admiring the flowers in the pavilion, his eyes filled with familial affection.
At that moment, an unusually muscular young man burst excitedly over the outer wall and leaped into the garden.
But before his feet even touched the ground, an invisible force caught him, gently lowering him to the ground.
Zhao Xiuqi scratched the back of his head, looked up, and happened to see the smiling, silent Zhao Sheng beside him. He immediately exclaimed in astonishment, “Who are you? How dare you sneak into the Inner Mansion! Didn’t anyone teach you the rules before you came in?”
Zhao Sheng was momentarily stunned, and then he couldn’t help but give a bitter smile. After being away from home for many years, now even his own eldest grandson did not recognize him.
“Qi’er, do not be rude! He… he is your grandfather!”
At this moment, a cold, stern voice rang out from the pavilion, excitement hidden in its tone.
As she spoke, Dong Miaozhen flew over, landing beside Zhao Sheng, her eyes sparkling as she stared at her long-absent husband.
“Grandfather? Which grandfather?” Zhao Xiuqi was somewhat confused, finding the man before him very familiar but unable to recall his identity.
With millions in the Xinglong Zhao family, and several hundred of them from the elder generation alone, having too many grandfathers was indeed a problem.
Zhao Sheng ignored his eldest grandson and turned to Dong Miaozhen with a smile, “My lady, you have become much leaner in these few years!”
Dong Miaozhen responded with a feigned complaint, “Husband, you still remember to come back, huh! Now your grandson doesn’t even recognize you.”
“Haha! But I have returned, haven’t I!” Zhao Sheng laughed heartily, masking his embarrassment.
“Your timing is perfect, without you in Xinglong City, I always felt uneasy. In recent years, the neighboring powers have been somewhat restless.”
“No need to worry. In a few days, I will intentionally make an appearance, and then there will be no trouble whatsoever.
By the way, has the Ancestor sent any news?”
“The Ancestor has been in seclusion for three years; Hua’er sent a message last month, saying all is well.”
“It seems Hua’er is thriving in the Ksitigarbha Sect, much better than Xiong’er back in the day. Hmm, where are Xiong’er and his wife now?”
“Hmph, that couple abandoned their child to roam the world together, living quite the merry life, almost forgetting they have a son!”
“My lady, do not be angry! Xiong’er and his…”
Seeing this, Zhao Xiuqi suddenly gaped in surprise.
The family’s only two Golden Core Ancestors, his own grandfather, had actually returned!
This left him extremely astonished, his emotions too complex for words.
After Zhao Sheng chatted about family matters with his wife for a while, he turned to Zhao Xiuqi and said with a warm smile, “Good grandson, won’t you greet your grandfather? I’ve even carefully prepared a gift.”
“Grandfather, your grandson Zhao Xiuqi greets you.” Saying this, Zhao Xiuqi respectfully bowed to Zhao Sheng.
“Good grandson, here’s your gift, see if you like it.” Zhao Sheng smiled contentedly, swished his hand, and suddenly a Storage Bag appeared, which he gently handed to Zhao Xiuqi.
Zhao Xiuqi, only ten years old yet already six feet tall, was not only bursting with energy and incredibly strong but also possessed Qi Refining Second Level cultivation.
He opened the Storage Bag and saw a dazzling array of rare items inside, instantly becoming overjoyed and hurriedly giving thanks, “Thank you, grandfather! I am so pleased with the gift.”
“Good, go play with them then!”
After Zhao Xiuqi hopped over the garden wall, Zhao Sheng gently took his wife by the hand, his gaze passionately warm.
In that instant, Dong Miaozhen’s eyes were like water, her allure boundless.