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The familiar voice made Sang Qingxiao feel a bit sour inside, though she didn't show it on her face. She retorted, "You never used to be this sentimental. Where can't we eat?"
Xiao Shisan replied, "I am your Maternal Uncle. I raised you from infancy, so why shouldn't I have the same treatment as others?"
"Tsk tsk, I've never even had a meal cooked by you," she shot back. "Your brothers cook so poorly, and you don't even help out. It seems that after a few years apart, you’ve grown distant from the family."
As Sang Qingxiao led him inside, she felt a hint of grievance. "How old do you think I am? You want me to live on my own when it was you who pushed me away in the first place? And now you're blaming me for it?"
Sang Bai Jue sighed. "Who said I don't care about you? Everything was planned, but then an accident happened."
"What accident?"
Sang Bai Jue was at a loss for words. "You've gained weight."
"That's just an excuse!" Sang Qingxiao retorted angrily.
Once they entered the backyard, Sang Bai Jue took an interest in the various creatures around. At that moment, Old Vine rushed over from the front yard and bumped into Sang Bai Jue. Recognizing his scent instantly, Old Vine realized he was the uncle of his girl and potentially someone who could compete for her affection.
Old Vine naturally didn't give him a pleasant look and proudly presented a white garment to Sang Qingxiao. "The clothes are ready; try them on. If they don't fit, I'll have a friend alter them."
Sang Bai Jue was drawn to the striking emblem on the clothing and instinctively reached out to touch it, only to have Old Vine's vine strike his hand away. "What if you ruin it with those calloused hands of yours?"
Ignoring Old Vine's hostility, Sang Bai Jue asked Sang Qingxiao, "What about that outfit you wore that day?"
Sang Qingxiao nodded and picked up the garment, gesturing to herself. "See?"
Old Vine chimed in, "Look at what my daughter wears!"
Hearing the word "daughter," Sang Bai Jue turned to look at Old Vine.
Old Vine glared at him. "What are you staring at? My Xiaoxiao fell off a cliff when she was six, and I saved her. All her skills were taught by me, and after rescuing her, I raised her little by little. Later on, when we left Exile Land, I helped her as well."
"Isn't she just like my daughter?"
After hearing this, Sang Bai Jue immediately bowed to Old Vine to express his gratitude.
Old Vine was too polite; his nature wasn't that domineering. The atmosphere between them eased considerably.
Sang Qingxiao put away the clothes and went to the kitchen to prepare several dishes herself. By the time all the food was ready, it was completely dark outside.
In just that short time, Sang Bai Jue had established friendly relations with the creatures in the Small Tavern. When Sang Qingxiao brought out the dishes, Two Little Treasures were sitting on his lap, listening to stories about her childhood mishaps.
Sang Qingxiao filled a large bowl of rice for Sang Bai Jue, urging him to eat more. "You can't keep your mouth shut even while eating. With all your knowledge, do you really need to use my embarrassing stories to entertain the kids?"
Sang Bai Jue immediately changed the subject, eating and drinking while maintaining a lively atmosphere at the table. He joked and laughed, devouring his food with gusto, finishing two large bowls—more than double his usual portion in Exile Land.
Seeing that he wanted to eat more, Sang Qingxiao quickly advised him to take a break and digest before continuing. "But I'm about to leave. I’ve prepared some snacks for the road."
"If it's not enough for Qi Xiaomian or That Kid, I won't compete with you. Even Xuande Emperor has received your Spatial Symbol."
"I must have been blind!"
She directed the Mountain Spirit to tidy up the small courtyard and prepared tea for Sang Bai Jue. The wild tea from the mountains was extremely bitter, but it had a distinctly sweet aftertaste that Sang Qingxiao thought he would enjoy.
Sure enough, he praised the wild tea with unique and beautiful words for a while. "Alright, I’ll pack some for you when you leave; I'll put it all in the Spatial Symbol."
"That’s more like it! It seems my efforts weren't in vain," Sang Bai Jue said as he pulled her back. "Stop fussing around and talk to me first."
The demons in their household instinctively kept their distance as Sang Qingxiao took a seat across from him. They hadn’t seen each other in years and stared intently at each other's faces, examining closely.
"Ever since you suddenly gained weight, I almost forgot what you originally looked like. But looking at you now, you resemble your mother more."
"You’ve lost weight again! With such an appetite, how can you still be so thin?"
Sang Bai Jue had a somewhat androgynous appearance; his skin was fair and translucent, never tanning despite exposure to the sun. He had read many books and carried an air of scholarly elegance about him—his Peach Blossom Eyes and mischievous smile gave him a roguish charm when he looked at someone.
With a quick glance, he seemed full of mischief, never forgetting to tease others even in the harsh environment of Exile Land. Standing just over six feet tall, he was lean compared to the other robust men in the Sang Family—a true oddity since childhood.
At that time, the elders of the Sang Family disapproved of his appearance and sought various methods to toughen him up. He had never missed a training session, yet no matter how hard he tried, he still appeared somewhat delicate.
The Sang Family both cherished and criticized him; after he displayed exceptional intelligence, their affection only grew stronger. They even concocted rumors about his inability to carry heavy burdens or lift anything substantial, exaggerating this perceived weakness—after all, no one is perfect; being too outstanding could invite jealousy.
Little did they know that this decision would ultimately save his life.
Sang Bai Jue tapped her forehead with his finger, asking if she had enough yet.
Sang Qingxiao turned her head away. "Why are you here in Jingjing City again?"
"I'm worried about you, so I came to check on you."
"Hmph, I never knew you cared this much about me before."
It seemed this girl had some deep-seated issues. He hurried to explain, "I do have plans for you, but you suddenly gained weight, which caught me off guard."
"You keep bringing up my weight! You don't care about me at all. Am I supposed to just sit back and let myself go?"
"Fine, it's my fault for not telling you my plans in advance."
Sang Qingxiao was taken aback by his quick apology.
Sang Bai Jue continued, "Actually, there are more survivors from the Sang Family in Exile Land than just us."
Some did die early on; I wasn't strong enough to protect them. But later, as things stabilized, the survival rate gradually improved.
Vulture Ridge isn't a place for humans. During the reign of the Chongjing Emperor, many were watching us. I could only use the method of death evasion to send those who were harder to protect out one by one.
The escape route I prepared for you is similar. I coldly threw you out to let you fend for yourself, which would lure others into action against you. Then I could take advantage of that and transport your body out. There are still members of the Sang Family waiting outside; I'm quite familiar with this route.
But then you suddenly gained weight—so noticeably—that if you went out, you'd be an easy target and easily exposed. Later on, when I saw you managing to survive on your own, I slowed down my plans for you.
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