Reunion

Wang Kuan got back to Hantian City safely. He went back to his apartment and decided he wanted to go out for a bit. He needed to buy some books and instant noodles, just like an ordinary person and Uncle Gu wasn't at home, he went out to buy groceries and travel to somewhere a bit. Wang Kuan didn't mind cause he deserved a rest after having to tolerate and take care of him for years.

Wang Kuan walked to get some coffee and bumped into a middle-aged man, the man had a cold and elegant appearance and Wang Kuan could feel a strong aura surrounding him, Wang Kuan instantly recognized that man. That man was his uncle from his mother's side. Wang Kuan was shocked to find him here.

"Uncle Lan?" Wang Kuan asked carefully, fearing he might get the wrong person. The man was shocked for a moment and stared into his eyes. Suddenly, tears started to well in his eyes, the coldness earlier disappeared.

"Wang Kuan, my nephew, is that you?" The man said walking towards Wang Kuan slowly, almost didn't believe that he was standing there in front of him. Wang Kuan stood there, unable to move. The man opened his arms and pulled him into a tight hug. Wang Kuan felt kinda awkward cause they're literally hugging in public. Some people walked by and took some pics.

Such a tearful reunion, it's like they were separated for a lifetime.

The man hugged him tightly, Wang Kuan's bones might break at this moment from having a weak body. He didn't expect Uncle Lan to have this kind of strength. Wang Kuan was about to use his power to push him away but Uncle Lan pulled back and rubbed Wang Kuan's head, "You have grown, how have you been, my nephew?".

When Wang Kuan was still in the Wang Clan, he was very close with his mother's family. Uncle Lan used to educate him on how to charm the ladies and a lot of unnecessary stuff. Uncle Lan would visit him once a year due to his high position in the military, he wasn't able to visit them as often but he would send gifts to him and his siblings. Wang Kuan remembered he received an AK47 from him and his siblings got a sword and a whip. Wang Kuan's parents were furious but Uncle Lan joked that he sent them as a joke while he laughed it off and added that it would be necessary to teach them some combats.

Wang Kuan heard that Uncle Lan was devastated when he learned that Wang Kuan was kicked out, he wanted to reach out to him and adopt him but Wang Kuan's father interfered and cut off all connections. His father and his uncle fought over him but due to their respects for his mother, they decided to let it go. The military called for him back that day and deployed him to an unknown place.

"I have been well, Uncle Lan," Wang Kuan said gently.

"I know it must be hard on you these years," Uncle Lan smiled softly and said. He revealed a complicated expression but Wang Kuan didn't notice it.

"How's my mother?" Wang Kuan suddenly asked.

Uncle Lan laughed bitterly, "Her health is declining fast and she wanted to see you very much but the clans didn't allow that"

Wang Kuan avoided asking about his father.

The two walked to the top of the hill where he and his sibling used to play together. Times came by so quickly, Wang Kuan didn't get to enjoy the sheer beauty of peace in a while.

"Uncle Lan, you have grown old," Wang Kuan said out of nowhere.

Uncle Lan laughed loudly, "I might be old but I still have the strength to fight two bears"

The two laughed together and talked for hours.

"Wang Kuan, I can't believe you're alive, I thought you might die after the incident," Uncle Lan said worriedly. With Wang Kuan's former pride, he would likely commit suicide than to tolerate the shame and humiliation but yet he bitterly lived until now. Even Wang Kuan himself, didn't understand why he did that.

"Well, I don't want to die in shame," Wang Kuan said jokingly. It was the truth, before he dies, he would at least clear out his name, At the moment, he didn't want to die anymore cause a light from nowhere shone upon him that made him wanted to go on.

"Wang Kuan, I felt something coming from your body, can you explain what it is?" Uncle Lan couldn't keep it in and blurted out. Wang Kuan was stunned, he didn't think Uncle Lan would sense it.

"Um, I don't know what you're talking about" Wang Kuan acted confused. Wang Kuan still can't trust anyone with this and can't tell anyone about this. Uncle Lan had a suspicious expression. Wang Kuan felt something was seeing through his soul. Uncle Lan seeing that Wang Kuan was uncomfortable talking about this and decided to give up on probing him.

"Do you have a job?" Uncle Lan changed the topic and asked out of nowhere.

"Umm, no but I'm trying to find one," Wang Kuan said honestly.

Uncle Lan laughed cheerfully, "I recommend joining the military like I, I'll be able to teach you some defensive combat and protect you". Wang Kuan was instantly interested in the this. With his fighting experience, he'd thought he would be a better fit for the military. If he joined the military, How would he be able to spend time with his daughter?.

"I'm interested in this"

"Haha, show me strength and you'll be able to join the military," Uncle Lan clenched his fists and got into a fighting position.

'If I win, I would be able to secure a position in the army but what about my daughter?'

Wang Kuan decided to give it a try, he could aim for a higher position and could have much more free time. Wang Kuan got up and strikes at Uncle Lan in full speed, Uncle Lan was caught surprised with the speed. Wang Kuan shoved his right fist right into his stomach, causing sounds of crack coming from him. Wang Kuan sent him flying into a tree, causing it to break and fall down on him. Uncle Lan threw up blood and blacked out from the pressure of his fist.

'Oh shit, Is he alive? I completely held myself back but I didn't expect it to be this strong '

Wang Kuan ran over and pulled the tree that laying on top of him to the side. He checked his breathing and vital signs. Thankfully, he was still breathing but his ribs are all broken. Wang Kuan's mouth twitched and proceeded to use his healing ability to heal him. Wang Kuan sat down and continued healing him. After 10 minutes, his injuries were completely healed but he didn't have any signs of waking up cause Wang Kuan placed a sleeping spell on him, hoping he wouldn't wake up and find out he had punched him till he almost died.

Wang Kuan carried back to his apartment and placed him onto the bed.

He suddenly remembered that there wasn't any food in the fridge and he didn't buy instant noodles cause he was busy talking. He opened an app on his phone and ordered some vegetarian foods cause Uncle Lan was a vegetarian. He proceeded to check his bank account and noticed a notification,

'Wang Yan transferred 10 thousand yuans to your bank account' (10 thousand yuans equals 1,416 dollars)

'What an exceptional sister! I thank you so much,' Wang Kuan thought tearfully in his heart.

Wang Yan and Wang Kun would secretly send him money monthly, his former pride would never accept that but his hunger was stronger so he had to take it. Even though they didn't talk back then but they would always secretly send him help without the clan knowing.

He sat down and watched an anime that was on the TV while waiting for the food, he couldn't help but praise the storyline and the characters. After an hour, the door rang.

'That must be the deliveryman'

He opened and received his dinner for today. He ate while watching the TV. After a while, he felt a person's consciousness somewhere near him and knew Uncle Lan was awake.

"Uncle Lan, have some dinner while it's still hot," Wang Kuan used his power and kept it at a hot temperature so it would taste better.

"By the way, what happened?" Uncle Lan said confusedly.

"You fainted cause you wasn't able to withstand my power," Wang Kuan said seriously. Uncle Lan laughed, "You are qualified and tomorrow, you can come with me to the base and get yourself signed up".

They ate together and talked about various things.

"I need to work so I could raise my daughter," Wang Kuan said while the two was talking about his job. Uncle Lan spewed out the food and looked at him in shock.

"You have a what what?" Uncle Lan wiped his mouth and said in shock.

"I have a daughter but please, don't tell father about this matter," Wang Kuan said almost begging. Uncle Lan smiled and laughed, "It seems my lessons bore fruit and you have succeeded in making this old man proud, don't worry, I won't tell your father about this".

"I don't even like your father cause he stole away my big sister and threw away my favourite nephew," Uncle Lan laughed bitterly. Wang Kuan felt in his heart that he could trust this family of his, after all even he did tell them, Wang Kuan had the ability to wipe them all out with a snap of his finger if they dare lend a hand on his daughter so he wasn't that worried.

"But now I have a grandniece?" Uncle Lan said dumbfounded, looking for answers. Wang Kaun couldn't help but laugh, "Well, congrats on being a granduncle".

"When will I get to meet her?"

"Soon, when she comes back?"

"Eh, she's with her mother? Who is her mother or your wife?"

Wang Kuan's mouth twitched, "Yes, she's with her mother but she's not my wife".

"Wang Kuan, you have failed this old one, I thought you would already be married since you two had a child, you must take responsibilities as a father," Uncle Lan said placing his hands on his heart and made a pained face.

"It's complicated and I'm doing everything I can to repay her back," Wang Kuan rubbed his neck and said. He didn't like talking about his former significant other and especially if she's a famous person and well-known by a lot of people.

"How old is she?"

"She's 3 year old"

"You had her at the age of 22, that's some skill!" Uncle Lan teased him and Wang Kuan bitterly laughed and continued," I didn't know about it until recently, I wasn't able to witness her birth or raise her".

"I have failed her and her mother"

Uncle Lan consoled him and rubbed his shoulder, "You may have failed her back then, but now God has given you a chance to do what you couldn't do when she was born and you mustn't fail her or your mother and I are gonna be extremely disappointed in you".

"Thank you for support but I'll try my best to live up to her expectation and give her the greatest things in this world," Wang Kuan said determinedly, he'll walk through hell if it's just to see her smile and be proud of him.

Uncle Lan had a faint smile on his face and turned to the clock, "Oh, it's late, let's go to bed and tomorrow will be your first day working so get some energy". Uncle Lan pat him on the shoulder and went to the secondary room. Wang Kuan decided to stay behind and wash the dishes.

Wang Kuan went to the other room, closed the door and sat in seclusion, seemingly cultivating until morning