The end of innocence (Chapter 3)

As Jiang turned 10, he was a cheerful boy oblivious to the fate that awaited him. His parents, busy leading their clan, taught him to fight and be kind. Jiang rarely left their clan's grounds, but Liang, their loyal servant, cared for him.

"Father's always busy,Why?" Jiang asked.

"Because they're clan leaders, young master. You'll understand soon," Liang replied.Jiang's face showed sadness, missing his parents."can you ask Mother to dine with me tonight?"

Liang sighed. "I'll try."

Jiang's face lit up, and he resumed playing.

Jiang savored the warm dinner with his parents, laughing and sharing stories. Suddenly, a searing pain gripped his stomach. His vision blurred.

"Mother... Father..." Jiang's trembling voice echoed.

His parents' faces twisted in agony as they slumped forward, unconscious. But Jiang remained conscious, his body paralyzed.

"Mother... Father... What happened?" Jiang whispered, desperate to come to his parents' aid.

A chilling voice seemed to come from nowhere: "Make sure they're dead."

Jiang's parents were murdered. He couldn't understand what was happening; he was just 10 years old... so innocent.

"Mother... my head hurts," Jiang pleaded.

The voice returned: "The kid is still alive. Are we going to kill him too?"

A strange voice replied, "Let him stay alive. We have nothing to do with him. I just want his parents."What kind of person commits such evil? Are they even human?

Jiang, a helpless child, had lost his parents. What would he do now?..

Jiang lay in bed, his mind foggy. "Liang... what happened? Where are my parents?" he whispered.

Liang's eyes welled up with tears. "Jiang, I'm sorry... Your parents are gone. They said it was an accident." They said it was an accidentt,their are no sign of murdered..it's seems like the murderer is smart huh?

Jiang's confusion deepened. "An accident?"

Liang's voice cracked as she hugged him tightly.

Jiang's eyes widened in horror. "No... i-its my fault. If I hadn't asked for dinner with them, this wouldn't have happened."

Liang's grip tightened. "No, Jiang, it's not your fault. Don't blame yourself."

But Jiang couldn't shake the guilt. His eyes dried, and he fell silent, stuck on the haunting phrase: "It's my fault."

At just 10 years old, Jiang's innocence was shattered.

Days passed, Jiang's silence a heavy burden. Liang tried to comfort him, but he pushed her away.His heart heavy with grief and guilt, Jiang became withdrawn.

Liang's tears fell as she watched Jiang's despair.

"Jiang, please talk to me... " Liang pleaded.But Jiang's silence persisted, a shield against the pain.As darkness gathered, Liang's whispered promise echoed:

"Don't worry, I'll take care of you".Jiang's journey through grief and guilt had begun.

Rumors swirled, spreading like wildfire through Jinjiang City and beyond. The news of the Jinjiang clan leaders' tragic demise reached the Hauling clan, stunning Ling Wang, Xhan's father.

"I can hardly believe it," Ling Wang said, shaken. "Wu Xhing killed his own wife? And his sons barely survived?"

The usually composed Ling Wang struggled to grasp the truth.In every clan, servants whispered among themselves.

"Can you believe it? The Jinjiang clan leader and his wife,are gone."

"It's tragic. Wu Xhing's killed his wife.".The fake news had taken on a life of its own, fueled by malicious intentions.

But who was behind this vicious rumor?

Ling Wang summoned his trusted advisor, Jian. "Investigate this immediately. I want the truth" Ling Wang wife are very closed with Jinjiang clans that in every occasion they are all on one.

Jian nodded and departed, determined to uncover the source.As the news continued to spread, Jiang, still grieving, remained unaware of the false narrative.

Meanwhile, in the shadows, a figure smiled, satisfied with the chaos."every clans will soon turn against Wu Xhing. My plan is unfolding perfectly."

The mastermind behind the rumors remained hidden, but their intentions were clear: destroy Wu Xhing and the Jinjiang clan.

At just 10 years old, Jiang's life forever changed. Orphaned and heartbroken, he inherited the leadership of the Jinjiang clan.

"Liang, I'm scared," Jiang whispered.

Liang's eyes welled up with tears. "You're strong, Jiang. Your parents' legacy lives on through you."

With a deep breath, Jiang accepted the challenge.

The clan's elders gathered, pledging loyalty to their young leader.

"We'll guide you, Jiang," Elder Wang said. "Together, we'll navigate these tumultuous times."

Jiang's determination ignited. "I won't let my parents' memory fade"Liang smiled, proud of Jiang's resilience.

As news of Jiang's leadership spread, neighboring clans took notice.

Ling Wang, Hauling clan's leader, visited Jiang.

"You're brave, young one," Ling Wang said. "We'll support you, but beware of those who'll try to exploit your youth."

Jiang's eyes locked onto Ling Wang's. " My parents taught me well."With each passing day, Jiang grew into his role.

He listened, learned, and led with kindness and strength.

The clan flourished under his guidance.

But challenges loomed:Rival clans sought to take advantage of Jiang's youth.

The mastermind behind his parents' murder remained at large.Jiang's journey as a leader had just begun.

He would face trials, but his spirit remained unbroken.

"I'll make you proud, Mother and Father," Jiang whispered, his heart ablaze with determination.

Liang's gentle smile reassured him. "You already have, Jiang."

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Jiang's eyes widened as he glimpsed his reflection in the mirror. The symbol of his heritage on his back glowed with an ethereal light.

"Did it really glow?" Jiang wondered, confusion etched on his face.

He checked again, but the glow had vanished.

Perplexed, Jiang sought out Liang.

"Liang, my mark on my back was glowing!" Jiang exclaimed.

Liang chuckled. "Jiang, you've been reading too many epic books."

As Jiang turned to leave,he senses something unusual..he sees a guy on his mind he terrified

"Someone's watching us," he whispered.

Suddenly, a unknown person emerged from the shadows.

"Ah, a fresh soul," he sneered.

Liang's eyes widened in terror. "Who are you?!" she demanded.

The stranger cackled. "I'm just hungry... for your fresh soul."

Liang screamed for help. "HELP! HELLP!!"

A servant rushed to their aid, but the unknown person touched his leg, and it cracked with a sickening sound.

Liang and Jiang watched in horror as the stranger seemed to swallow something in the air.Was it the servant's soul?

More servants arrived, and the unknown person vanished into thin air.

The eerie silence left Jiang and Liang shaken.Yes that unknown person is a evil spirit that can swallow innocent soul

And the darknes start to awakening again..does the sacrificed of Liang Wei turn to nothing?....

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-End of chapter.