The Exiled Swordsman

Death of the Oldest Grandfather

This morning was Xiang Zhe's last day in the cave. The two of them plan to resume their mission of uncovering their dark past today, but before leaving, Xiang Zhe plans to free Yhuxuan's grandfather first and then take him to his residence.  

For two hours, the two of them tried to free Yhuxuan's wrist hooks, but it seems that the hooks had energy resistance within them that originated from Wueyang, making them very difficult to break.

But Xiang Zhe couldn't give up so easily; he still tried his best to help his grandfather. Even though he had to unite two Yuanying forces at once, he was still unable to break through the defense of the power of the infernal chain.

  "Aarrgghtt!!! The power has been sealed by Wueyang; it seems like it will be useless if we continue to force ourselves to open it."  

"Xiang Zhe, I think we should ask Wueyang to break this seal. Let's face all the risks together for Yhuxuan's grandfather!" He said it solemnly. 

 But the grandfather immediately stopped Yuanying's intention to fight for him.

"You didn't bother to ask Wieyang to release me." Yuanying frowned as she drew closer to her grandfather, Yhuxuan.

"How long do you want to stay cooped up here? He's tortured enough people; he needs to be free!" She said.  

"What else do I wish for but to wait for death? I'm too old to keep fighting; my home has been destroyed by them; my body is no longer able to survive."

 "Meeting Xiang Zhe, explaining the great hidden secret, and conveying the mandate I've been holding onto for so long is enough of a success for me. Now there are two of you who want to continue my fight."  Xiang Zhe quickly shook his head.

"No! Grandpa Yhuxuan must be free. I cannot accept that young man continuing to torment my grandfather; even after this, I will eradicate this valley so that he does not disturb the entire sect," he said solemnly.  

The grandfather just smiled weakly. He was happy to see Xiang Zhe's intention and hard work to help him, but he could not force his fate.  

"Your presence is enough to make me happy. Especially seeing Xiang Zhe, who looks exactly like Xhuan, makes this longing instantly relieved. I'd love to meet him, but he's gone. I only hope that Xiang Zhe can be like Xhuan, who was willing to die in defense of the sect and fight for the justice of the martial arts arsenal," he said with hope.

Xiang Zhe, who heard that, immediately nodded with a serious look. "I will definitely fight for the sect. Let me free grandfather from this torment, after which I promise to bring grandfather to meet father!"  There was a moment of silence, until a few seconds later, Yhuxuan's grandfather's voice was heard. 

 "Break this chain with your sword! Then you've saved me from Wueyang's torment!" Short and clear. 

 Yuanying and Xiang Zhe looked at each other. Yuanying quickly shook his head, as if he knew what Xiang Zhe would tell him later. Meanwhile, Yhuxuan's grandfather had already insisted on removing the chain quickly before Wueyang arrived.  

With full courage, Xiang Zhe took the sword from behind his back. He asked his grandfather a few times to make sure, but his grandfather's answer was very confident in his decision. 

 Shit...

Shit...

Shit!

Shit! 

Bugh...

 "Aarrgghtt!!!"  

They thought that after all the chains were removed, Grandpa Yhuan would be as free as they were. But in reality, he didn't even wake up; his eyes closed tightly, and his face was deathly pale. Suddenly, Xiang Zhe and Yuanying approached Grandpa Yhuxuan. 

 "Grandpa! Grandpa! Wake up!" 

 "Yuanying, what's wrong with Grandpa? Why is he still closing his eyes?" Xiang Zhe asked in a panicked tone. 

 Brakkk... 

"Hahaha! He's already dead! And who's the murderer? You two are the murderers!" Wueyang answered loudly from behind the door.  

The young man walked back into the cave in his wheelchair. Xiang Zhe, who heard that, was not pleased, and he almost finished off Wueyang, but Yuanying kept him focused on Yhuxuan's grandfather because this matter was far more important than the handicapped young man. 

 "Let go! Why are you stopping me? Just let me kill this damn youth!" She shrieked sternly.

  Wueyang smiled with satisfaction, as he had successfully provoked Xiang Zhe's anger. It was not difficult to trick Xiang Zhe, as he had very little patience and was easily angered by anyone.  

"Open Grandpa Yhuxuan's energy seal! Let us go and never bother us again!"  

"Yuanying! Just so you know, Yhuxuan's death was solely due to Xiang Zhe's own doing. Had he not broken the chain, the old man would still be alive. Because his self-defense only depends on the energy in the chain. I intentionally energized the chain to defend him, not kill him!" 

 "But you sealed Yhuxuan's grandfather's energy; indirectly, his strength and resilience were absorbed by you!" Xiang Zhe said it passionately. 

 Wueyang smiled fiercely as he crossed his arms in front of his chest unconcernedly. "Whether you believe me or not is up to you. I was just trying to defend her, but you guys killed her instead, so I'm not at fault for Yhuxuan's death!" He was about to leave, but Xiang Zhe quickly stopped Wueyang's wheels with his strength. 

 "You're the most ruthless young man I've ever known. One by one, my past grudges will surely be avenged! Just wait for that time to come; I will destroy you and your family!"

  Bugh... 

Suddenly, Wueyang glared sharply with both eyes. "Wait for that time to come; we'll fight. Let's see whose revenge will win!" He said that and left the cave.

  Xiang Zhe and Yuanying were left in the cave, crying at the sight of Yhuxuan's weak and lifeless grandfather. He deeply regretted what he had done to his grandfather; he had killed his eldest grandfather. 

 "If I had not obeyed my grandfather's request, maybe now he would still be here with us. But I stupidly killed him; I'm a fool; I'm a murderer!" He shouted and then threw his sword all over the place until it stuck in the cave wall. 

 "Murderers don't deserve to live. How many lives have I taken? Kill me, Yuanying! Please kill me!" He pleaded in frustration. 

 "I thought Yhuxuan's grandfather's presence would accompany me in facing this life. But why did I kill him? Why did I have to kill him?"  Xiang Zhe's current state is chaotic. Regret, disappointment, hurt, and revenge were all mixed together. 

 "I'm going to throw away this sword; I don't want it to take more victims, including you!" 

 Yuanying quickly stopped her. "No! This sword must stay with you. I don't care if the next victim is me, but life must continue. Remember, there is still a mandate to be realized. Rise up! You are worthy to continue this fight! Now the world only hopes for your success!"  

Continued...