Qin Jishi stared at the plaque above the Qin Family residence, momentarily lost in thought.
If Qin Xiao had not taken him in back then, given him food and clothing, and taught him how to cultivate, there would not be a Qin Jishi today.
Toward Qin Xiao... Qin Jishi could not put the gratitude in his heart into words, no matter how much he said.
Just as he was staring blankly at the plaque, a sharp rebuke rang out.
"Who goes there? How dare you trespass into the Qin Family!"
"..."
Qin Jishi looked over and saw two Qin Family disciples approaching.
The instant they saw Qin Jishi looking their way, their eyes blinked rapidly.
First came astonishment!
Then shock!
Finally, delight!
The two swiftly turned around, their voices ringing into the clouds. "Clan Leader, the Young Master has returned... Quick... hurry and notify the Clan Leader... our Young Master has returned!"
"The Young Master has returned!"
"..."
"The Young Master has returned!"
"..."
Voices rose one after another as a figure hurried over from the depths of the Qin Family.
"Jishi!"
"..."
When Qin Xiao saw Qin Jishi, his eyes reddened slightly.
After all he had been through and all the hardships he had endured, Qin Jishi had reached his current heights. Yet beneath Qin Xiao's joy, no one understood better than him... just how much suffering Qin Jishi had borne.
"Foster Father!"
Qin Jishi stepped forward. "These past years, Jishi has made you worry."
No!
Qin Xiao shook his head. "Come... whatever you have to say, we'll talk once we're home."
Grasping Qin Jishi's arm, Qin Xiao led him into the Lineage.
Qin Jishi's return... had the entire Qin Family festooned with lanterns and colored banners, bustling with excitement.
The King Jishi of the Black and White Domain