Arc 3.29 Xiao Yao

Standing on top of the mountains, Xiao Yao and Xu Xin stood side by side.

It had been 2 years, and Xiao Yao and Xu Xin had traveled to countless tombs hoping to find a way to break his curse.

Two years of searching but finding nothing.

Every time they came out of a tomb empty-handed, Xiao Yao would always feel bad for Xu Xin who was always hoping.

He journeyed with the other, he was beside him for the past two years forgetting his responsibility as the Young Master of the Xiao family just to go on an adventure with this guy.

He thought that by journeying for so long, Xu Xin must be lonely, he thought that he would need a partner in crime during a tomb raid.

Anyway, he was worried that if he left Xu Xin alone, he might wallow in his sadness so he went together with him to cheer him up.

Looking at the mountain view, Xiao Yao secretly looks at Xu Xin, studying his face.

The two just went out of a tomb, they were both covered in soot and mud after running and tumbling away from the zombies and other dangers inside the tomb.

Xiao Yao almost lost his life when he saved Xu Xin. 

Luckily, he was the luckiest and strongest man alive who had the System as a cheat or else he would have died two years ago when he risked his life for Xu Xin at every juncture.

"Yao..." Xu Xin started.

He bit his lips, he was hesitant and felt pain in his heart when he opened his mouth.

He looked at Xiao Yao with reluctance, his eyes filled with sadness but his mind already made up.

Xiao Yao looked at the hesitant child, he smiled gently.

"I know."

These were the only words Xiao Yao said but it beat Xu Xin's heart harder than one might expect.

"It's been two years."

"Two years of friendship and camaraderie, it's a great two years of my life."

"In my long life, I never thought that I would find a soulmate who can understand me."

"Billions of people in this world, glad we had met each other."

"But Yao, two years of risking your life for me is enough. You lived this two years for me, now, I want you to live it for yourself."

Xu Xin turned his back on Xiao Yao unable to face him.

Xiao Yao bit his lips, he sighed in resignation.

"I chose to be by your side for those two years, it was my own volition. And risking my life to save you, is my own choice."

"But, I don't want you to save me."

Xu Xin faced Xiao Yao, his eyes filled with complicated emotions.

But for the first time, a hint of sadness was drawn on his handsome face showing what he truly felt.

Xiao Yao looked him in the eye, he knew in his heart what the other wanted.

"Will you be fine... You know, without me?"

Xu Xin laughed, heartbreakingly.

"Without you, I had always been fine."

"I know."

Xiao Yao stood on his spot as he watched Xu Xin walk heavy steps away from him, continuing his very long journey once more.

"Xin, come back home soon."

That same year, Xiao Yao of the Xiao Family officially took over the Xiao Family's business.

It was chaos at first when the supposed to be cowardly spoiled brat of the Xiao Family took over the Family's business, many said that it was the end of the Xiao Family.

But who would have thought, with Xiao Yao in power, the Xiao Family rose in power and become the most powerful and influential family in the tomb-raiding world even with the other families combined.

Xiao Yao was crowned as the King of the Tomb Raiding World as everywhere he went, he would always bring out the good stuff from every tomb he raided.

As for the leads, they were the same as ever. 

Fei Chen and Leng MianMian were also now both hands on managing their family business being the successor.

Though not as successful as Xiao Yao, they are still doing fine.

As for Chen Qiao, the second lead, he who seemed to be possessed kept on chasing after Xiao Yao from time to time hoping to gain the heart of the other only to be left alone to starve inside a tomb for a week.

This matter did not shatter his will, instead, he became more persistent in chasing after Xiao Yao becoming a big headache.

Throwing him away to become a shooting star, Xiao Yao readied for the day without worries.

Chen Qiao who was thrown away was immediately carried to the hospital, his underlings already used to it.

The Old Bandit and Old Bai would also come and visit often to see Xiao Yao, to chat.

The two had finally retired from the tomb-raiding world.

They bought a house in the countryside, it was quiet and peaceful.

The two would sometimes boast about how their life has become better and more peaceful after retiring. 

Later, they even wanted Xiao Yao to retire with them which Xiao Yao would only respond with a laugh.

All in all, it was a good year with many blessings.

Xiao Yao hoped that this would last forever.

~15 Years Later~

*Thunder!*

*BAM!*

*BANG!!*

It was raining heavily, thunder striking loudly, two figures stood not far away from each other as they dazedly looked at the grave in front of them.

Xiao Yao

Born in *****

Died in*****

"Why did you only come back now?" Chen Qiao said without looking at the man in full black beside him.

Time seemed to have no effect on him as he stood there still looking the same as the first time they met, young and beautiful.

Compared to him, Chen Qiao had aged big time, his face had a few wrinkles already and he had grown a beard. He looked like an uncle in his 40s.

"........."

The man in black did not speak, one might think that he was mute since he had never uttered a word since he arrived.

But it was not because he was mute that's why he was not speaking, but, because he could not speak feeling a lump in his throat.

The man in black looked at the grave in front of him, his eyes had never left the name carved on the grave ever since he laid his eyes on it.

"You know what, he was waiting for you every day." Chen Qiao croaked.

The man in black fell on his knees, and with a thump, his whole being felt as if the whole world had fallen on him.

"Although he had never said a word, I know, I just know that he was waiting for you."

The rain fell even harder on both of them. 

The rain felt like sharp blades stabbing him in the back instead of water gently falling from heaven.

"The expectant eyes every time someone opens the door, his mouth about to say "Finally, your home!" But that expectation always left him in dismay."

*Rain Falling Heavily*

"Xu Xin, why did you not come back sooner? If not for you, he would have not left to look for you. If he did not, he would have not encountered any danger."

Pit!

Pat!

"Xu Xin, this is... he always wanted for you to come back "home"."

Chen Qiao gritted his teeth and clenched his fist, he unwillingly swallowed back the words he really wanted to say to this man kneeling in front of Xiao Yao's grave.

In truth, he wanted to scream, blame him for everything but isn't that childish of him?

He knew that Xiao Yao's death was not Xu Xin's fault at all. But, he could just not help but blame him.

Blame him, pour all of his hatred on him, and make him guilty for the jealousy he felt.

That, even without Xiao Yao's choosing, he knew in his heart that he had already chosen though he always denied it.

"Xu Xin, live a long good life. That is what Xiao Yao wants you to do the most if he was here. Don't even think about taking your own life, you don't deserve it!"

And with that, Chen Qiao turned back and walked away with heavy steps.

Xu Xin never once looked at Chen Qiao's direction ever since they met and even when he left, his attention was only on the grave.

Rain fell heavily on him, even though the heavy rain falling on him felt like knives, he felt numb. He could not feel anything.

"Yao...."

Xu Xin caressed the name on the tombstone, each carving planting a bloody letter on his heart.

He smiled, although a bit dazed, rain fell from his face.

"....I'm home."

[World Error]

[Arc 3 P■mp■r■d Y■■ng M■st■r Vs Myst■r■■■s P■rs■n]

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"FUCK!!! Why did the fucking plane exploded!!!! Ahhh!!!"

[Host, don't throw stuff! Staph! My limited edition unicorn dolly and my idol's super limited no barter or exchange shirt!!! Wuwu! Host, have mercy!!!]

"What happened? Why did I die?!"

Shu Yin felt like he was about to go crazy, no, he has gone crazy!!

Who would have expected that the plane he was on would suddenly go kaboom?!

[Host, don't be angry. Anyway, we completed the world missions. It's perfect! Stop being angry Host and throwing my stuff! I'll go broke!] Xiao Xiao cried.

"You are not telling me how I died! Tell me! Or else, you will not be seeing this super limited edition unicorn patterned rainbow-colored underwear of yours! Speak!"

[Host, anything but that! Okay, I'll tell you! It's the World Systems fault, Host! After it woke up from its slumber, it immediately kicked us out of its world, Host. It was still sulking when it did not get what it wanted, which is to suck us dry to evolve.]

"Did it really have to kill me?! When I see that little bastard next time, Xiao Xiao remember, when we meet that little bastard next time you must beat him and beat him until his momma can't recognize him. Also, tie him and don't let him interfere again! By hook or by crook, I must get my revenge!!"

Shu Yin gritted his teeth together in anger.

He was fuming so badly that he almost destroyed the System space.

[Alright, Host. Next time I see that bastard, I'll definitely beat the life out of it! You can count on me, Host!]

"That's my Xiao Xiao!"

[Yeepy! Then Host, should we proceed to the next world?]

"What else can I do?"

[World Transfer In 3, 2, 1!]