Yunkai walked into the Residence of Yun under all kinds of strange gazes.
Shuttling through the cobblestone path, he went around the winding corridors of the residence. He passed by many flowing streams, rockeries, and fresh green gardens.
Although the Residence of Yun was shaped like a courtyard house, it covered an area of more than a hundred acres. Other than the bungalows, there were also small Chinese-style villas in the core area.
Under the setting sun, a hazy yellow light shone through the branches and leaves, as if the treetops were tainted with a trace of Buddha's light.
It was the time to get off work and school was over. The Residence of Yun was bustling with people. There were children coming home from school in groups, couples going home from the market to prepare dinner, and couples whispering sweetly to each other as they prepared to go out.
"School is over and you're not going home. Instead of cultivating, you only know how to play all day."
"Brother, wait for me, wait for me. I'm telling you, I was bullied today. You have to avenge me. Do you hear me? Otherwise, I'll tell on you to mom."
All kinds of voices could be heard from time to time. Some mothers scolded their children, some told their children to go home for dinner, and many naughty children were beaten by their parents and ran away crying.
However, none of the voices belonged to Yunkai.
Yunkai longed for someone to stop him and talk to him, even if it was just a simple question.
Even scolding seemed to be a luxury to him.
Walking on the familiar yet strange path, Yunkai came to the door of a villa when the lights in the residence were turned on.
He stopped at the door for a long time, his expression changing. He was somewhat hesitant.
Finally, he made up his mind and walked into the villa.
The Residence of Yun was full of Yun clansmen. The villa was not closed, so Yunkai quickly entered.
In the living room, the television was very loud.
On the sofa, two boys and girls, about eleven years old and wearing the same school uniform, were playing with pillows. When they saw Yunkai walk in, their laughter stopped abruptly. They seemed to be frightened. Both of them trembled and screamed.
"Ah!"
That ear-piercing scream made Yunkai's face turn pale.
He did not expect that after not seeing him for a year, his siblings would be so frightened when they saw him for the first time.
It was as if they had seen a monster!
"What happened?"
Along with the sound of hurried footsteps, a middle-aged man in his forties with a somewhat elegant appearance quickly ran out. He was wearing simple home clothes and his hair was still wet as if he had just taken a shower.
"Kai, why are you here?"
The middle-aged man quickly noticed Yunkai at the door and asked in surprise.
"Isn't this my home?
Can't I come? "
Yunkai asked.
He felt a chill in his heart as an indescribable complex emotion welled up in his heart.
Even when he was bullied and called a bastard, Yunkai was able to deal with it calmly. But as soon as the figure appeared, his body stiffened.
"Little Kai, you're back!"
Soon, his mother, Su Nan, who was cooking in the kitchen, heard the commotion and walked out. When she saw Yunkai, she was pleasantly surprised but even more surprised.
"Come in, it's time to eat."
Yun Xuewen frowned slightly as if he did not expect Yunkai to speak to him in such a manner.
"He's your brother. What's there to fuss about? If you do this again, I'll teach you a lesson." Yun Xuewen scolded his daughter and son.
"Oh, we know." The little boy and girl cowered and replied.
"Still not calling your brother!"
Yun Xuewen scolded again.
The little boy and girl lowered their heads and called out submissively, "Brother."
Seeing his adorable siblings so afraid and repulsed by him, Yunkai's heart ached.
"Little Kai, sit down and watch TV. The food will be ready soon." Su Nan said and quickly returned to the kitchen.
Yunkai sat on the sofa and watched TV expressionlessly. His siblings carefully sat on the sofa and did not dare to look up at Yunkai. They also stopped chatting and fooling around. The originally happy and warm atmosphere instantly disappeared.
"Little Kai, how's life recently? Do you still have enough money to spend?"
Yun Xuewen looked at Yunkai with some doubt in his eyes. He also noticed that Yunkai had changed. He no longer had the inferiority and cowardice he had before. He had become more confident.
"Same as before." Yunkai said lightly.
He longed to return to this home!
He longed to be like his classmates and have the love of his parents!
He longed to have a younger brother and sister to play with, but he was afraid to return here because his parents and siblings' behavior towards him constantly proved that he did not fit in and was an extra person!
His arrival had caused the originally warm family atmosphere to disappear.
Yun Xuewen asked a few simple questions about Yunkai's life and studies, but he did not know what to say.
He also knew about the estrangement between himself and Yunkai, but he did not know what to do.
This child of his was different from ordinary people since birth. As a father, he was ridiculed by his clansmen and could not even raise his head in the family.
It was undeniable that he did not like Yunkai. Even though Yunkai was very obedient and sensible, and even carefully tried to please him, he still did not like him.
He tried hard, but it was to no avail.
As he grew older and Yunkai's appearance changed, he even rejected Yunkai. When his second son and daughter were born, he gave up on Yunkai.
Perhaps because of his and his wife's attitude, Yunkai chose to move out and live alone. At that time, he did not refuse and even felt slightly relieved.
The dinner table was very quiet. No one spoke and the atmosphere was very solemn. Yunkai ate a little dully and after a while, he put down his chopsticks.
"Why don't you eat more?" Su Nan asked with concern.
Yunkai glanced at his mother. His beast-like pupils made Su Nan dodge slightly and did not dare to look directly at him.
"Are you afraid of me?"
Yunkai smiled and said with a trace of self-mockery.
A mother was actually afraid of her own child. How ridiculous was that?
Su Nan's body trembled slightly and her eyes were slightly red. She lowered her head but did not explain.
"I didn't come back today to eat with you!"
Yunkai smiled and said. His smile was a little bitter and resolute. "Don't worry, I didn't come back to live. I'm very happy and comfortable living alone."
Yun Xuewen and Su Nan looked at each other. They did not know why, but both of them felt relieved. Both of them remained silent.
"I came here to tell you that I, Yunkai, am not a mutated beastman, and I'm not a bastard."
At this point, Yunkai took out a piece of paper from his pocket and threw it to his father. Then he stood up and smiled. "Don't worry, I won't come back in the future. Even if you beg me, I won't come back. Don't worry!"
After saying that, Yunkai got up and left. He did not even care about his mother's slightly crying voice and quickly left the villa.
He was very fast because he could not control the tears that were about to fall.
He did not allow his tears to stay in this home.
After Yunkai left, Yun Xuewen's face was a little ugly. After a while, he picked up the piece of paper that Yunkai threw to him and casually glanced at it. Soon, he sat up straight. His eyes were first filled with disbelief, then shock, and finally surprise.
"Atavism and demonization?"
Yun Xuewen suddenly stood up. Because his movements were too big, he even overturned the dining table and scattered the dishes on the floor.
His actions scared the two children and Su Nan, but Yun Xuewen did not care at all. When he rushed out of the house, he could not see Yunkai's figure.
When Yun Xuewen returned home, it was as if he had lost his soul. He seemed to be in a daze.
"Xuewen, what happened to you? What happened to you?" Su Nan's body trembled slightly as she asked in fear.
She had never seen her husband in such a daze before.
Yun Xuewen looked at Su Nan. His eyes were filled with tears. He suddenly hugged his wife and cried. "I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I was wrong, really wrong!"
"What did you do wrong?
Is it Yunkai?
That's my fault. I gave birth to him. That's my fault! "
Feeling her husband's sorrow, Su Nan blamed herself.
"It's my fault. We were all wrong."
After a while, Yun Xuewen stopped crying. He handed the piece of paper to Su Nan and said, "It's not just us. The entire Yun Clan was wrong."
Su Nan took the piece of paper with some doubts. Soon, she had the same reaction as her husband.
"Is this true?"
Yun Xuewen nodded and said with certainty, "Since Yunkai knew and told us, it must be true. His appearance is indeed very similar to the Transcendent Ancestor after demonization."
After saying that, Yun Xuewen returned to his room. He quickly dressed up and walked out of the house.
He wanted to tell this news to the clan.
His son was not a beastman or a bastard.
He was a genius who inherited the Transcendent Ancestor's talent.
The most outstanding and exceptional genius of the clan.
"Dong!"
Half an hour later, the ancient bell suddenly rang in the Yun Residence. All the clansmen quickly walked out of the house. They were surprised and worried at the same time.
To the Yun Residence, other than paying respects to the ancestors once a year, the ancient bell would almost never ring, let alone ring five times.
Five rings of the ancient bell meant that it was a matter of life and death for the clan. All the clansmen above the management rank, no matter where they were, had to attend a meeting in the ancestral hall within an hour.
"What happened? Did something big happen?"
An uneasy atmosphere spread in the Yun Clan. The originally dark district was now brightly lit. Everyone didn't even bother about dinner and walked out of the house to discuss.
In a pitch-black room, Yun Kai stood by the window and listened to the sound of the ancient bell. The corners of his mouth gradually curled up into a cold arc.