The Ghost of Fog
Chapters 149. Be a Witness

"Whoops!!- Haaiitt!!"

"Trang-Trang!"

In the vast land filled with trees, there appeared a man and girl who were competing to use a sword fiercely. The girl uses a sword and her movements are beautiful, even like dancing. While the man who only had one arm and one eye, used his powerful machete to fend off every attack from the girl.

They were none other than Xiao Lian and her personal bodyguard Hao Yu. They were practicing swords in the backyard of the Xiao residence which was overgrown with many trees.

Daritadi Hao Yu was clear that the man always relented, only occasionally replying to completely harmless attacks. On the other hand, Xiao Lian attacked solemnly, because she knew that her bodyguard would not lose to her, so she did not worry.

After the massive changes that had occurred within his father, Xiao Lian's nature gradually changed as well. If he was quiet, this time he was quieter. And every day from morning until evening, he continued to practice silat very vigorously. To make Hao Yu and his sister worried.

Indeed, the girl felt annoyed to her father, because he considered her father could not see reality and pretended to be blind. Everyone knew that his mother, Xiao Mei, had been killed and the Alliance was the culprit. But it seems that Xiao Li has not been able to let go and you have a very noticeable change in attitude.

Xiao Li, a respected and well-known leader of the Xiao family, is now famous for his depression. Every day he remembers the death of his wife and can't stop blaming himself.

Due to the extremely vigorous training, Xiao Lian was currently experiencing drastic progress. Even occasionally Hao Yu who always accompanied him practiced it became a bit of a hassle when fending off Xiao Lian's sword.

This girl is indeed extraordinary, she is actually quite talented in silat, but because she used to rarely practice and currently there is no guide, at all, so the silatnya science is still not mature and half-and-half.

"You're a great lady, your swordsmanship and movements have made a lot of progress!" praise Hao Yu to his nona.

The girl gasped for breath, yet did not answer Hao Yu's praise. He became very cold at this time, his nature was very indifferent and did not care about the circumstances around. Her father's change had a huge impact on her.

Xiao Lian then walked towards one of the trees then sat herself there. Staring at the clear sky during the day while wagging the tip of his sleeve towards the sweaty neck.

While sitting like that he was pensive, his gaze looked far up there. I don't know what he saw.

"Lin Tian...will you be a helper again for us?" he murmured unconsciously. Still in a state of staring at the sky, suddenly his eyes were hot and felt by him tears would soon spill if he did not immediately wipe it.

"No, no.." he shook his head as if to wake himself up.

"I can't keep depending on him, this is my life!"

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"Sister....!!" Xiao Niu ran towards his brother and hugged him tightly. A second later she was crying.

"Relax Niu'er, your brother will be fine." Xiao Lian said gently as she stroked the tip of Xiao Niu's head.

While in the back there, Hao Yu just stared with a concerned look.

After training this afternoon, Xiao Lian suddenly said to Hao Yu that she wanted to go on a journey. To broaden the experience and see the world out there.

Of course Hao Yu was surprised by the sudden request. He tried to persuade even until there was a clash between them. But indeed the woman's character is wayward, so she snapped at once threatening.

"What the hell is it if you refuse!? I'm just asking you, not forcing you!! You think I'm afraid to go alone huh!??"

Thus the girl snapped and made Hao Yu pale instantly. So there is no other choice, inevitably he will accompany his nonanya to travel at once to maintain the safety of the girl.

And at this time, at night, Xiao Lian approached her father and asked for permission to leave.

Xiao Li did not immediately reply when he heard the request, he instead stared intently at his daughter. His mouth sometimes opens sometimes shuts, but no sound comes out of it. Until finally there was also the words of Xiao Li who was slightly trembling.

"Lian'er, am I really not hearing wrong?"

"Right dad, I want to go on a quest to find knowledge so that I can become a strong swordsman for this family!" xiao Lian replied firmly.

The man's face looked even older as his eyebrows furrowed deeply and his face became unsightly tangled. Xiao Lian, who was familiar with her father's condition, immediately approached and hugged him gently.

"Dad take it easy, I won't be like a brother who disappears and forgets family. Dad, I just want to leave before I come back here. After all, there is Hao Yu who always accompanies me."

Unfeasible, Xiao Li's tears came down that skinny cheek. She hugged her son back and said.

"I don't want to lose anymore..."

"I'm not going to disappear, Dad..."

Xiao Niu also immediately approached and hugged them, it was difficult for the little girl because after losing her mother, she would soon be left behind by her brother.

Hao Yu was also slightly moved by this moment. He secretly cursed the truly savage Black faction Alliance. He blamed all of these events on the Alliance and from that very day on, an enormous grudge flame raged in Hao Yu's heart. A grudge was directed against the Black faction Alliance, the place where her non-parent brother was.

"Please promise to go home." After a long time of hugging, Xiao Li finally said weakly.

"I promise you!!"

After that Xiao Li looked at Hao Yu with a sharp gaze. "Hao Yu, I also want you to promise me. For you to protect my daughter with a life bet, even if it means adding to your disability or even taking your life that one!"

"I promise you, during the trip, I promise to protect the lady with my life bet!!" Hao Yu said while kneeling.

"Sister, is brother really going to leave? Then I'll come!!!" Xiao Niu said with eyes glowing with spirit.

"Don't Niu'er, you stay here to accompany me."

"But..."

The boy was about to firm up, but stopped because his brother had already hugged him and kissed him gently on the forehead.

"Son't come home someday, I don't know when. But remember, until then, I will still be Xiao Lian, the daughter of the Xiao family!! And I will still be Xiao Lian, your brother who will always defend you! I won't be like big brother Xiao Fu, I won't." he said, staring at his sister's face.

"Take this, if you feel lonely, just look at this and imagine I'm in it" Xiao Lian said as she handed over her necklace. Necklace that has a dark green gem hanger.

Xiao Niu accepted it with a tear that broke back.

"So I have to go home!!" her screams are loud.

"Yes.definitely!!"

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That morning, Xiao Lian and Hao Yu had already left Stone City. They set out early in the morning, so that when the sun had seen a spear, they were already far away from Stone Town.

During the beginning of the departure to date, there was not a single conversation between them. Hao Yu deliberately silenced the nonanya because he thought that the girl was still in a state of mourning so he had not asked her to speak.

For a few hours and they reached the top of the mountain. Once they arrive at the top, it is seen by them how beautiful the natural scenery that appears from above. The hills and mountains towering, the river flow in the distance there looks glittering in the sunlight. There is also a hill that looks colorful because it is filled with a variety of beautiful flower trees.

Xiao Lian and Hao Yu looked at all of that in astonishment. If Hao Yu looked at him with wide eyes until he did not blink, it was different from Xiao Lian who felt amazed but only expressed it with a faint smile. It seemed that his heart was still very depressed.

Seeing his non-existence, Hao Yu felt concerned. But soon after he asked about something that made him curious to realize.

"Miss, where are we going."

I didn't hear the answer from the girl. Hao Yu thought that the nonanya did not want to answer, so he just kept quiet.

But suddenly Xiao Lian spread out both hands while taking a deep breath, a moment later she replied. "Where are we..."

"Huh!?" instantly Hao Yu put on a stupid face and gawked in surprise.

"Hihi.wajar if you don't understand, the point is you just come with me. I mean, wherever it is, you have to follow me wherever I go. If I had, I would have had a purpose."

Hao Yu was so astonished that he was speechless. But the astonishment was soon answered when Xiao Lian again said, "I have heard of the bird that you may have known, that it was in the Mountains of the Wall of Heaven there, there are so many great hermits who isolate themselves to stay away from the world. I want to find them and study them."

"But for now, we're not going straight there. I've heard a news if at the end of the South coast, there is a magician nicknamed the Fan God. Reportedly his power was even higher than the Four Wind God Eyes, but since he no longer wanted to interfere in the affairs of the world, then he only ascended there and did not belong to the four great masters." continued.

"Sorry lady, but to find a great teacher, isn't there much else. There are many possibilities if he-he, especially the Fan God, does not want to be disturbed by raising a disciple. So ladies--"

"Hao Yu.." cut the girl quickly, making the owner of the name dare not continue his words.

"I'm envious of someone."

Hao Yu's astonished feeling turned into shock. Envy someone? With who? Bati curious.

"The Zhang family, has Lin Tian who is just a bodyguard of miss Zhang, but his power is outstanding. The Hu family, having such a powerful young leader anyway, was not inferior to Lin Tian. While me? A princess from the Xiao family, one of the seven Ruler Families, was unable to do anything. Only able to rely on others, even until now. The proof is, I forced you to join my adventure. Heh..I'm such a coward." Xiao Lian said with a bitter smile.

"Don't do that, miss, you're-" again her speech was cut off by the girl's voice.

"Hao Yu, do you think that I'm forcing you to come along is for the purpose of having you protect me? Absolutely not!!"

"Huh? Y-you mean?" Hao Yu was made to not understand.

In the next instant, the girl turned around and smiled at her bodyguards. A gentle but sorrowful smile.

"Hao Yu, I forced you to come along is because I want you to be a witness. Witness that nonamu-no, that this girl in front of you is not a piece of trash. I want you to testify that I am a girl who can be useful to my family, not just a burden. Can you promise to grant this selfish request of mine?"

Hao Yu was flabbergasted. Struggled with surprise at the words, also astonished to see the very sweet smile. He immediately knelt down and answered.

"I promise you, lady, I promise!"

Xiao Lian's smile widened. Then he kneeled down and held onto both shoulders of Hao Yu, looking into his eyes with a soft and gentle look.

"Hao Yu, you did promise me that you would protect me at the stake of life. But remember this, during the odyssey, I wasn't your non and you weren't my bodyguard! We are two best friends who protect each other, that's why, I won't let you die just like that because of my weakness!!"

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