Regrets and Truth(2)

(*All these talks are happening inside Fang's head, and he is still sitting in a lotus position*)

In reality, Xiao Chen's real name was William, and he was a transmigrator who belonged to a mortal world called 'Earth'. He was just an ordinary 16-year-old. One day, he was hit by a truck and then came into the body of a dying Xiao Chen, who was from a branch family. So, that means that the real Chen is dead, "Am I right, system?"

"You are right, host".

"But it still doesn't make sense, how could someone whose world didn't even have a trace of qi be a heaven-defying expert in this realm?"

"That brings us to the next truth host. In reality, Xiao Chen or 'William' also got a system when he entered this world, which made him a heaven-defying genius despite his low talent".

"Wait, so are there like more people with these systems or what?"

"No, host, right now you are on Pang Du continent, or more precisely, in the central plains of Pang Du continent, but in reality, there are thousands of worlds like yours, and above all is the heavens and immortals, or more precisely heavenly court which controls and governs all these worlds.

"In every world, one person in each generation has the chance of getting this system, but no more than that, as the world itself will collapse if 2 people with the system appear".

"Wait, so you mean my world is about to collapse?" Fang asked in a panicked voice.

"No host, let me finish first. These systems serve as a means for immortals to act as sponsors for talented juniors they believe are worth cultivating and investing resources in. As for you, your case is special, and that brings us to the last point."

"In reality, your system isn't being sponsored by an immortal but rather your karmic deeds. So, the only thing I was capable of was reversing time for once. After this, I cannot help you in any way and am just here as a friend."

"Wait, so how are these systems and that 'being' related to each other?"

"That host, it wasn't a being controlling you, it was Xiao Chen's system."

Hearing this, Fang fell into a deep silence.

"Host, are you ok?"

"Don't worry about that system, just tell me, how can you help me in this life, so that that 'being' or Chen's system doesn't take control over me?"

"It's as my name suggests, I can help you resist Chen's control."

Hearing this, a satisfied smile appeared on Fang's face.

"But there is a small problem".

Fang, with a disappointed tone, asked the system, "What now?"

"Well, you see, host, as I used your karmic deeds to reverse time in the exchange, it wiped all your previous lives and deeds, and because there weren't as many deeds as I expected so for the next 3 years I will be able to work perfectly, but after that I will have to shutdown for a short while for once during that period you will have to hide from Xiao Chen."

Hearing this, Fang sighed and said, "It's fine."

Then what are your plans for the future from now on? Asked the system.

Hearing this, Fang's mind went tranquil. "As of right now, I have no plans system," said Fang, in an eerily calm tone.

The best course of action for me right now would be to just stick to my routine and do nothing more. Sudden changes right now will arouse suspicion. 

Right now, I am 10 years old, and there are still 2 years left before the awakening ceremony. After 1 year, my mother will die, and after the awakening ceremony, 6 months later, I will meet Xiao Chen.

Suddenly standing up, Fang started to walk towards his mother's quarters again, with the decision to spend as much time as possible with his mother.

After reaching his mother's residence, Fang went straight to the courtyard where his mother would always be resting and enjoying the weather.

Seeing his mother Fang's gaze softened as he started to make his way towards her.

Seeing his son back so soon from the training, his mother was a little surprised, but this was a surprise that would always be welcomed by her. 

She then, in her soft and calm voice, asked, "What happened, Fang? Why are you back so early today?"

Fang, in response, just sat beside his mother and, with a serious expression, told her that he knew she didn't have much time left.

Hear this, his mother was taken aback a bit, but calming herself down again, she asked, "Who told you this, Fang?"

"No one, Maa," Fang replied, but I am big enough to see how much you are suffering because of your condition and how your health is declining by the day. "Is there nothing I can do to help you?"

Hearing this question, his mother smiled and asked, "Fang, do you remember how and when I started calling you Little Bird?"

Mom, is that important right now?, asked Fang.

"Of course, it is so, now tell me, do you remember or not?"

"No, Mom, I don't remember, and neither is it time for talking about those things right now."

Then his mother, ignoring him, started speaking, "Fang, at the time you were just 6 years old when you came running to me to tell me that you wanted to become a bird after growing up."

Hearing this, Fang was a little embarrassed and retaliated by saying he was just a child at the time and didn't know better.

But his mother nodded in disagreement and said, "Fang, it wasn't the dream that was important; it was the reason that led to that dream being born."

"I was surprised too, but not by your dream but by the question of what led you to think that becoming a bird was the goal of your life, and when I asked you, you know what you said?"

Fang didn't respond, but now there was a glint of curiosity in his eyes.

Seeing this curiosity, his mother replied, "Back then, you told me you envied birds because they were free and everyone loved them, without there being any expectations of them giving something back for that love".

Then his mother, in a serious tone, told him that she wanted him to remember this so that he doesn't end up losing himself in the journey that is about to begin 2 years from now.

"Fang, always remember I want you to grow up kind, but only show your kindness to those who deserve it. I don't want you to forgive your enemies or be some kind of fool."

"Remember, Fang people don't die, it's just that when their love grows too big for something or someone, they become one with the world to watch over their loved ones".

"I, too, will always be with you, my son." She said while ruffling Fang's hair.

Fang didn't know the reason, but hearing all this from his mother, he felt a sense of relief wash over him. It was like many regrets from his past were now suddenly gone.

After this one conversation with his mom, Fang felt a deep sense of calm and tranquility coming from inside.

For the rest of the day, Fang didn't do much but spent time with his mother.

At night, when it was time to sleep, Fang suddenly heard the system's voice.

"So, how do you feel now, host? Feeling like wanting to thank a particularly beautiful system, which helped you achieve this?". He heard the system say with a proud voice.

Fang sneered, "Thank you for what? Wiping my past lives or giving me back my destiny that was stolen from me?"

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"Host, just ignore the little things, and look at the bigger picture. Now you have 12 years of information on the future, and with your Xiao clan's bloodline, you will reach new heights and will reach the top".

Hearing this, Fang said nothing but just nodded because no matter how much he hated to admit it, but Xiao clan was the strongest in the central. It won't be a stretch to call them the strongest family of the Pang Du continent.

Yet, Fang couldn't care less. If he had a cure for a cure for his mother, he would have already given it to her and then taken her away from the Xiao clan.

Thinking all this was useless right now because he knew he was powerless, but not for long, even in his previous life, when he was under Xiao Chen's control, he had successfully killed more than half of the people of the Xiao clan.

While thinking of his sweet revenge, Fang didn't even realize when he had fallen asleep.