Chapter 124: The Story of Mom and Dad
Song Yue followed the two men and soon left the city, arriving at a mountainous area about seventy to eighty miles from the capital.
At that moment, his phone suddenly received a message from his sister, Song Yu.
There was no text, only a video.
It showed the company’s female executive’s head suddenly exploding, blood splattering everywhere.
The group led by the blond young man had no idea; they thought they had completely blocked all signals there. What they didn’t know was that the surveillance system at Song Yue’s mother’s company was the latest top-tier technology gifted by the Lin family of Tianyue Star!
Even though the experts around them emitted powerful psychic fields that blocked network signals, they couldn’t block these highly advanced alien surveillance devices!
When the Lin family installed and set up these devices, Song Yu had been asked to provide an emergency contact. The system would automatically send key information to this contact if an emergency arose.
Song Yu had casually filled in her brother’s number at the time.
But now, she had long forgotten about this.
Determined to endure the humiliation and overcome the immediate crisis, Song Yu was still unaware that Song Yue had “seen” what was happening on her end.
Even though they had just mentioned Song Yue, she still didn’t want her brother dragged into it.
“If there’s anything, we’ll deal with it later!”
After watching the video, Song Yue was stunned. Then a series of messages followed — all excerpts from the advanced AI within the system’s video feeds.
There was also a text message, identifying itself as the AI and advising Song Yue to quickly seek help from the Management Bureau.
A fierce anger blazed in Song Yue’s heart.
He looked at the two men and said in a low voice, “Sorry, something urgent happened with my mother. Can you give me some time to handle it? You can come with me.”
The square-jawed young man glanced at Song Yue. He had also seen the video and knew Song Yue wasn’t lying.
But to him, this was the perfect opportunity to control Song Yue!
He looked at Song Yue with a stern expression and said coldly, “Hand over the four medicinal plants you stole from that garden. Whatever you’re going to do is none of our concern.”
Song Yue met his gaze and said, “This is a matter of utmost urgency, concerning the lives of my mother and sister. Can we talk after I’ve dealt with it?”
The handsome man glanced at the square-jawed youth and suggested, “How about—”
“No!” The square-jawed youth interrupted with indifference, staring at Song Yue. “If you think your mother and sister’s lives aren’t worth those four medicinal plants, feel free to waste time here...”
“Damn you!”
Song Yue suddenly exploded with fury!
His Dragon-Engraved Immortal Slashing Sword blazed with light as he unleashed a thunderous strike.
Never before had he wielded such a fierce, unparalleled, and overwhelming strike.
Even in normal circumstances, it was nearly impossible for Song Yue to summon such power.
It was dazzling!
For a moment, time seemed to stand still.
The sky above seemed to be completely cleaved open.
The square-jawed youth’s cold expression lingered on his face, with a trace of smugness in his eyes.
But his head was no longer on his shoulders.
Song Yue’s sword didn’t just sever his head; the murderous energy shattered his core Nascent Soul entirely!
With one stroke, he was utterly dead!
The handsome man was terrified to the point of losing his soul!
When he regained his senses, he saw a flying saucer vanish into thin air.
He sat down heavily, gasping for breath.
Cold sweat streamed down his forehead.
That one strike not only killed his companion but also destroyed all his confidence!
Though they were array masters with relatively weaker combat ability, their cultivation level placed them far above ordinary humans, who were beneath their notice.
As a Nascent Soul-level mid-generation expert of the Jade Cauldron Sect, he had seen strong people and even top prodigies before.
He had witnessed peers who could easily crush them.
But that was in the cultivation world!
Here... this was the human realm, which they considered a gathering place for ants!
Never before had he felt so empty inside, only coldness and boundless fear.
Even though Song Yue had been gone for quite some time, he still sat there dazed, as if his soul had been ripped out.
Question: How fast can the Tianyue Star flying saucer be when controlled by thought?
Answer: Faster than the speed of light!
In the blink of an eye, Song Yue piloted the saucer back to his mother and sister’s company.
He didn’t even go through the door.
Releasing a powerful psychic aura, he reshaped the massive glass on the top floor, transforming the huge floor-to-ceiling window.
Without a sound, Song Yue slipped inside!
He stored the saucer, leapt out, sword flashing, and a head fell.
All in one swift motion!
The one Song Yue killed was the well-dressed old man with meticulously combed hair beside the blond youth.
The entire process was so clean and fast it was unbelievable.
Before anyone could react, it was done.
Just like the company’s female executive who had suddenly died moments ago.
In an instant, the entire conference room fell into silence!
Everyone was stunned!
Looking at Song Yue, who seemed to have descended from the heavens, not only the blond youth and his group but even Song Yu and their mother were dumbfounded.
What was going on?
A miracle?
A god descending?
According to Song Yue’s psychic perception, that old man was the greatest threat!
The colleague who was shot in the head earlier must have been killed by him.
He didn’t abide by human rules and killed recklessly in the human world.
Even the square-jawed youth, a strong figure from the cultivation world, had the sense to drag him outside the city before attacking.
But these people dared to use such methods to coerce others inside a busy urban office building.
What reason was there to reason with such people?
So the moment Song Yue appeared, he didn’t hesitate to kill the old man.
Then he turned to the stunned blond youth and said coldly, “My sister is beautiful, isn’t she? Aliens are amazing, huh?”
As he spoke, Song Yue slashed his sword.
A brilliant flash of light.
The blond youth stared at his shoulder in shock, then let out a deafening scream, “My arm!”
Smack!
Song Yue struck his face hard, silencing his screams.
Half his teeth were shattered!
That handsome face was ruined!
“Don’t kill him.”
Song Yu threw down her pen and said coldly, “Let me do it!”
She didn’t know how her brother had arrived, but she knew the situation had turned around!
Blood sprayed from the blond youth’s shoulder as he frantically covered it, roaring, “Attack! Are you all idiots? Kill them!”
Song Yue swung his sword again.
No one on the blond youth’s side could withstand even one round.
Their high-tech defense devices completely failed and were cut down before they could activate.
And their gods no longer protected them.
The vast conference room was soaked in blood as Song Yue cut through them.
In the end, only the blond youth remained.
His face was pale and terrified, eyes filled with fear.
He couldn’t accept it, couldn’t believe it. According to their prior intelligence, Song Yue was just a formidable young martial artist. How could he be this powerful?
Even a grand master of martial arts couldn’t possibly reach such a level.
“I am a member of the Higgins family of the God Star. Our family can easily annihilate Earth! You cannot kill me!”
Half his face was broken, and he couldn’t speak clearly, consumed by terror.
Charm and arrogance were gone.
In life or death moments, he was nothing but cowardice.
Song Yu approached and asked, “Who suggested you come after us?”
The blond youth clutched at straws, sobbing and mumbling, “The Western Triple Dragon Organization on your Earth... they provided the intelligence...”
Them again!
Weren’t they supposed to back down when facing tough opponents?
Apparently, they never thought Song Yue was tough enough.
Playing the puppet master skillfully!
Anger surged in Song Yue’s heart.
Song Yu then extracted more information from the blond youth.
Afterward, she took a sword from her storage artifact and, amidst his despairing gaze, drove it through him, killing him.
At the moment she killed the blond youth, Song Yu stood frozen, tears streaming as she looked at her friend’s corpse.
Song Yue had no time to comfort her and contacted Sun Tong via the Management Bureau’s communicator, asking him to send people to handle the aftermath.
He also informed Sun Tong that of the two men who came for him, he had killed one, and the other probably wouldn’t show his face again.
Sun Tong was shocked and surprised that trouble had also struck Song Yue’s mother and sister.
He personally rushed over and was stunned by the gruesome scene in the top-floor conference room.
He had never seen a business negotiation turn out like this.
“The Higgins family... I’ve heard they are formidable, but I didn’t expect them to be so ruthless.”
After Song Yue explained everything, Sun Tong shook his head and sighed, “Ever since the Li family collapsed, many forces have been eyeing us in Huaxia. That’s why many high-ups were reluctant to move against the Sun family before.”
He then looked at Song Yue with astonishment, “You killed one of those from the Jade Cauldron Sect? So... you don’t have to leave?”
A trace of apology appeared on Song Yue’s face. Sun Tong and the bureau’s chief were already very kind to him, but he couldn’t stay at the Management Bureau.
It would restrict his actions and could endanger them.
Sun Tong sighed helplessly upon seeing Song Yue’s expression. “Fine, someone like you really shouldn’t be stuck in such a system...”
Song Yue met his gaze. “Uncle Sun, I’m going to the West.”
Sun Tong was startled and looked at Song Yue anxiously. “Child, don’t be impulsive or reckless. The West isn’t as simple as you think; they have experts!”
Song Yue smiled. “Don’t worry, I know my limits.”
Both the Jade Cauldron Sect and the Higgins family from the God Star had close ties with the Western Triple Dragon Organization.
This showed how influential that group was throughout the West.
Yet, they seemed to enjoy making trouble for him.
If he didn’t uproot them completely, it would lead to endless trouble.
Before leaving, he wanted to have a proper talk with his mother and sister.
The human world was not as beautiful as imagined.
But it wasn’t all bad either.
The prerequisite was either to possess a terrifyingly strong power base—like the Lin or Ou families, true financial conglomerates.
Don’t be fooled that the Ou family’s patriarch had been eliminated by him; they were still giants under this starry sky.
Or to have the pinnacle cultivation level in the human realm, along with a fearsome combat ability!
So that any opponent would tremble at the mere thought of facing you, their guts quiver, and their whole body tense.
It would be best to win a few battles, killing enemies until they shiver at the sound of your name!
Song Yu needed to handle the aftermath for the deceased company executive. Song Yue asked Sun Tong to look after things while he accompanied his mother back to their apartment.
His mother was silent most of the way. Nearing home, she looked at Song Yue and softly said, “Son, find a place and have a drink with me.”
Song Yue nodded.
They went to a quiet private room in a nearby restaurant.
After the dishes were served, Song Yue poured a glass of wine for his mother.
Xiao Mei glanced at the small cup and softly said, “Get a bigger cup.”
Song Yue was momentarily surprised but quietly went out to get two larger cups.
He guessed his mother must have been seriously shocked today. If she wanted to drink, then so be it. If she drank too much, he could carry her home, and a good sleep might help.
Xiao Mei downed the large glass of wine, silent for a moment, tears flowing down her cheeks as her mood sank.
“Son, am I useless? Watching my own people die in front of me and being powerless to do anything.”
Song Yue shook his head. “Mom, to me, you’re the best mother in the world. Don’t think that way. What happened today was an accident.”
“It wasn’t an accident. Those people are used to being on high pedestals and don’t see us as human. Some act openly, like today. Others strike in secret.”
Xiao Mei swallowed another glass of white wine, a faint flush appearing on her pale face. “I originally had the chance to become a top cultivator.”
Song Yue was stunned.
Xiao Mei looked at her son and quietly said, “Have you ever wondered why our family has almost no relatives? Neither on my side nor your father’s. Other kids have grandparents, but you don’t. Have you ever been curious?”
Song Yue was speechless, then nodded. “I remember asking you when I was little. You told me that you and Dad were only children, and the elders... had all passed away?”
Xiao Mei gave a self-mocking smile. “They’re all alive and well.”
Song Yue: “...”
If this were anyone else, he would have called her unfilial for throwing such words in their face.
Parents still alive but said to be dead? What else could that be but unfilial?
Xiao Mei looked at Song Yue’s conflicted expression and asked, “Do you think your mom is unfilial for speaking like that about the elders?”
Song Yue scratched his head. “There’s probably a story behind it?”
Xiao Mei looked at her son lovingly. “Yes, there is a story. And it’s quite a fascinating one.”
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