the truth behind it

"Calm down, Wu Liang will be back soon, he will never get lost, this is the road he has traveled, there is no way he will get lost."

Ming Qi's grandfather held his head which hurt because it was throbbing violently, his mind was frantic when he thought of Wu Liang who had not arrived, while being carried by uncle Ao Qi and uncle Bei Ming Qi's grandfather tried to stabilize his body which felt unsteady.

"I'm sorry, but as a grandfather I can't ignore my grandson, I'm really worried, ahh soon the peak of the full moon, how is this" he said to himself looking at the wide open cave door.

He was eager to find and bring Wu Liang to quickly participate in this most sacred and holy activity.

"It is not natural for Wu Liang to behave like this, I am really afraid that Wu Liang cannot attend, Grandpa Ming Qi, I know you are very worried about him and I am also an uncle and we are family, I am also worried about Wu Liang, I cannot hide this from you, but still we cannot ignore this, I beg Grandpa Ming Qi to remain wise and continue this ceremony without Wu Liang."

"Father!?", Ao Nan had an expression of astonishment with his father.

"I am really sorry, but I promise and I am willing to bear the punishment that will come because I did not pray long, please forgive me, I promise I will find Wu Liang after this quickly..."

Uncle Ao Qi looked at everyone while still carrying Grandpa Ming Qi, "Please everyone, there is not much time left before the moon finally shines brightly... Grandpa Ming Qi, please brace yourself, I will look for him even if morning comes."

But Ming Qi's grandfather just looked at him and nodded slowly, while actually getting up and walking around, everyone was fully prepared for the ceremony, the aunts were in their positions and so were the uncles.

The moonlight was getting brighter and brighter, filling the cave that had a small hole on top with a bigger hole in the center.

The wooden plaques of ancestors' names that had been neatly displayed were then bathed by the slow-moving points of light.

The scene was witnessed by twin brothers Bei Zhang and Bei Zheng, while the others just sat on their knees about to get ready to wait for grandfather Ming Qi to perform the second opening prayer, before they could finally pray.

But because the twin brothers Bei Zhang and Bei Zheng weren't focused, they continued to see a beautiful light with equally beautiful reflections bouncing around and filling the entire cave.

The cave, which had been dimly lit, now shone in almost every corner.

Showcasing the contents of the cave was truly beautiful, with the natural ornate arrangements around the right and left as well as the candles with the same refreshing natural odor that were kept alive in front of the wooden plaques in the artificial sunken area of the cave.

The fragrances they had all worn filled the area with a fragrance that was luxurious but simple, expensive but light.

With the compactness of the white set of clothes, they all looked like spirits dressed in heavenly attire, and as the moonlight grew longer, it almost reached the small pond in front of the main plaque, the plaque bearing the name of the most revered ancestor.

Wu Jian.

A few breaths and finally the moon's main light completely filled the stepped pool in front of Ming Qi's grandfather and its light bounced in all directions, filling this cave with a bright pale blue light, all the darkness hiding in the corners of this cave room completely disappeared instantly.

So with that short time Ming Qi's grandfather returned to chanting the second opening prayer, the lyrics and tone undulating as if singing a simple and ancient-sounding poem.

"Zǔxiān de yīnghún a,

Zài zhè mǎnyuè zhī yè,

Wǒmen chéngxīn guìbài, mǎnhuái jìngyì.

Nǐ de zhìhuì yǔ róngyào zhàoyào wǒmen,

Wǒmen chéngrèn, wǒmen de shēngmìng shì cóng nǐmen nàlǐ dé lái de,

Wǒmen gǎn'ēn, xīnhuái jìngwèi.

Ràng zhè jìlǐ chéngwéi qiáoliáng,

Ràng wǒmen de qíyuàn yǔ gǎnxiè chuándá zhì nǐmen de línghún,

Ràng wǒmen cóng nǐmen de ēncì zhōng jíqǔ lìliàng, jìxù qiánxíng.

Yuàn nǐmen de míngzì yǒngyuǎn míngkè yú wǒmen de jìyì,

Yuàn wǒmen shēngshēng bùxī, chuánchéng nǐmen de róngyào.

Jīnrì, yuèguāng mǎnyíng, róngyào guī nǐmen.

A, wěidà de zǔxiān, jiēshòu wǒmen de lǐbài."

Which means.

"O noble ancestral spirits,

On this full moon night,

We bow sincerely, full of respect.

Your wisdom and glory illuminate us,

We acknowledge, our life comes from you,

We give thanks, with hearts full of reverence.

Let this ceremony be a bridge,

Let our prayers and gratitude be conveyed to your spirit,

Let us draw strength from your grace, and move forward.

May your name forever be engraved in our memories,

May we live on, inheriting your glory.

Today, full moonlight, glory to you.

O great ancestors, accept our prostration"

On the second chant they all recited each lyric in unison, after Ming Qi's grandfather had represented the first chant, along with the light that had become the peak time.

And at this moment, everyone performed three kowtows individually with wisdom, and then offered their prayers individually as well.

"Please ancestors, please help me look for my grandson Wu Liang, because he is also the successor of all of us, please help me, ancestor Ming, I Ming Qi earnestly beg you and borrow your strength to help me."

"Mom and dad, please help me to find my sister, I am really worried about her, I hope mom and dad are more worried than me, because honestly I am really worried and my mind can't think properly"

"I beg all the ancestral spirits, I beg you to give me some of your power to find my cousin, I also beg you to keep Wu Liang from getting hurt, I don't want him to be like yesterday."

Bei Zhang and Bei Zheng also prayed earnestly, "grandfather, grandmother, old grandfather, old grandmother, oldest grandfather and grandmother, please help Big Brother Wu Liang, but don't forget our prayers."

Everyone was praying seriously, but only Wang Jun was silent and staring at everything from the outside.

His eyes piercingly looked at everyone here, a rustling sound was heard and echoed throughout, "Wang Jun, why are you acting like that" said uncle Ao Qi.

All of the uncles realize with the help of their instincts that Wang Jun has positioned himself to attack them, with a predatory look in his eyes. Although his gaze is flat and cold, they are very clear about this sense of danger.

Instantly, the other aunts got up and went behind the uncles who were also preparing and guarding the people who could not fight, the elderly, women, children.

"What do you mean by showing your sword at this time Wang Jun? Jin Fei, what's wrong with you?" said uncle Jin Hao, his eyes looking at his son who was silent after walking to Wang Jun's side.

"Father, I really wanted to tell you guys earlier, but honestly I can't, the truth is that our ancestors, the ancestors we worship are great sinners, and what really happened is that all the ancestors we worship are just wind."

"What do you mean, what do you know about this huh? Jin Fei, I understand you are young, but you have insulted our family, initially I tolerated your friend's arrival because of your story, but it turns out that you guys are wolves in sheep's clothing, how vile, how cunning", Huang Gu's grandfather pointed at the two haughtily but clearly his heart was also trembling.

"My son, please stop this, because this is really not funny and this is a serious matter, please stop and I will apologize properly if I am wrong, but please ask your friend to put down the sword first."

Both of them were silent, but the most obvious was Jin Fei who was holding back his tears.

"I just can't dad, I just... I just want to end this falsehood, my friend and I are Cultivators of the path of righteousness and we must uphold justice for what the ancestor did, and since his blood flows in us, then please forgive me for having to end you".

Jin Fei was about to go forward, but was suddenly intercepted by Wang Jun, Jin Fei was clearly confused, this was not the same as he thought, "Why? Why stop me?" he said in confusion, but Wang Jun was silent, for a moment Jin Fei thought about the possibility that there was a chance for his family to survive, after all it was the sin of his ancestors, how could his descendants even bear the punishment.

"Wait and see."

Wang Jun's short words made everyone there flinch and dare not do anything, even the uncles who were originally brave enough to face Wang Jun's threatening gaze and impression, now they are just silent, especially with the fact that Jin Fei is also cooperating with him.

"Oh so this is the collection of descendants of that coward Wu Jian."

The voice was very clear and echoed throughout the place, making a bit of debris and dust from the ceiling of the cave fall, as well as small pebbles raining down on the floor where they were praying.

Wang Jun and Jin Fei twisted their bodies to face and greet in the direction of the source of the voice.

***

"Wake up, you are really a matchable person"