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Chapter 1462 - Chapter 1462 Chapter 718 Transition of Old and New Waves of

Chapter 1462: Chapter 718: Transition of Old and New, Waves of the Era Chapter 1462: Chapter 718: Transition of Old and New, Waves of the Era Jiejiang City, Sect Head Residence

With the great battle imminent, the eldest sons of the two generations of the Tang Clan were all incredibly busy. The only one free was the second son of the Sect Head’s family.

Born in ’85, Tang Qi and Tang Lin had already completed their Foundation Building. However, because they were still so young, they couldn’t bear to send them to the Martial Hall and had Lady Zhen oversee their cultivation and general education.

As a grandmother, Xu Shuhui was still quite young, but her affection for her two grandsons had not diminished at all.

She loved to hold and play with the two lively boys, just as she had done when the two brothers were younger.

When Tang Xing, having been turned away, returned from the backyard, the banquet hall was already prepared for dining.

Casting a glance at the empty seat of honor and his elder brother’s seat, Tang Xing raised a radiant smile and took his place.

“Where’s Nuan Nuan? Why didn’t she come with you?” Xu Shuhui asked while holding Little Lin’er.

“Nuan Nuan seemed to have no appetite, so she asked us to start without her.”

Covering for his sister, Tang Xing cheerfully told his mother, then called out, “Let’s eat first. It’s been so long since I’ve eaten at home; you have no idea how much I’ve missed the chefs’ cooking here.”

“You should come back more often then.”

Xu Shuhui complained, “Your father and your elder brother are so busy nowadays; you’re the only one willing to keep this old woman company for meals!”

“Mother maintains herself so well, she hardly looks like an old woman.”

Tang Zhen’er laughed with her hand over her mouth, “Outside, countless ladies from noble families would love to know mother’s secret to such upkeep.”

“Yes, definitely; mother doesn’t look old at all!”

Tang Xing also chimed in, and the couple together lavished praise until Xu Shuhui was beaming with joy.

With the two big eaters absent, there were always leftovers in the Sect Head Residence. Although Tang Xing also wanted to be like his father and brother, cleaning off the table, he patted his round belly and looked at the nearly half-remaining food, forced to give up reluctantly.

After tea and dinner, the couple joined Xu Shuhui in taking the two young boys for a walk to aid digestion.

But the two naturally active rascals were unwilling to appreciate such a slow-paced method of digestion. They reached the end of the pavilion and waterside pavilion, greeted their mother, and then ran towards the Spirit Beast Garden.

Watching the lively figures of the two boys, Xu Shuhui couldn’t help but sigh, “In the past, Nuan Nuan was just like them, always loving to visit the Spirit Beast Garden to see the Iron Eating Beast. But since going to Yuanzhou, she hardly visits anymore.”

“People’s interests naturally change as they grow up.”

Tang Xing smiled and added, “Now she likes practicing swordsmanship, which is not bad either. The profundity of the Five Absolute Sword Intentions passed down by her grandfather is impressive. Just look at Xu Chengyuan, who integrated the three realms at the Martial Arts Conference–you’ll know even if Nuan Nuan only masters the Sword Realm, she can still make a significant impact in Longzhou.”

“If she truly loved swordsmanship, that would be great.”

Xu Shuhui spoke somberly, “Since Chengyuan left, Nuan Nuan has lost her appetite and quickly becomes irritable during practice. She seems more enthusiastic about running to the Wind Media Department than practicing swordsmanship.”

Xu Chengyuan again!

From a martial artist’s perspective, Tang Xing greatly appreciated Chengyuan’s swordsmanship, but as a brother-in-law…

Tang Xing shook his head, ignoring Tang Zhen’s gaze urging him to stop, and said solemnly to Xu Shuhui, “Mother, regarding the matter of sister and Xu Chengyuan, I have something I must say!”

“Chengyuan is a good boy, but not a good husband for Nuan Nuan.”

Xu Shuhui smiled, “Is that what you wanted to say?”

Utterly surprised that his mother had anticipated what he wanted to say, Tang Xing found it unbelievable.

Because in his heart, he always felt that his mother was intentionally trying to bring Xu Chengyuan and Nuan Nuan together.

“Since you know, I won’t hide it anymore.”

Tang Xing spoke earnestly, “Xu Chengyuan is good in all respects, but the only issue is that he has no feelings for Nuan Nuan. I’ve observed Xu Chengyuan instructing Nuan Nuan in swordsmanship; even during close demonstrations, there’s not a flicker of emotion in his eyes.”

“What are you saying?”

Tang Zhen blushed and nudged her husband, signaling him to watch his words.

“It’s true.”

Tang Xing spoke stubbornly, “Nuan Nuan is deluding herself, and I’m afraid she’ll end up hurt.”

“As a mother, how could I not understand.”

Xu Shuhui sighed, “But Nuan Nuan has already deeply fallen for Chengyuan, which isn’t something a few words can dissuade. Moreover, Nuan Nuan is stubborn; unless she tries and fails, she won’t give up.”

“Originally, I wanted to keep him in the residence, so that as Nuan Nuan spent more time with him, she would naturally understand that Chengyuan only has the affection of a sibling for her, not romantic love. But after your elder brother’s advice, he has now gone to Kunwu County, leaving Nuan Nuan’s heart issue unresolved.”

Clutching his fist in despair, Tang Xing exclaimed, “Isn’t that just ruining her?”

Unrequited love is the most painful love. Wasting time and what one imagines as meaningful efforts only moves oneself–it’s utterly useless.

Even if sincerity can move stones, such love is like a sand castle that crumbles at the slightest breeze.

“So we can only wait for Nuan Nuan to realize it on her own.”

Looking towards the backyard, Xu Shuhui sighed, “It’s a tragic fate…”

…

Now, the biggest sensation in Xiehe was undoubtedly the ongoing battle against the Tang Clan in Longzhou.

The Commerce Alliance’s Bounty Guild had drawn countless powerful individuals from all over.

Some were orphans left by the destruction of the Ghost Weeping Warship, others were strong people displaced by the floods in Longzhou, and of course, there were many justice-seeking hot-blooded warriors and bounty-seeking wanderers.

“For dealing with the ferocious and cunning thugs of the Longxi Alliance, why bother with niceties?”