"Big brother, you're back! I'm over here!" A loud shout suddenly came from beneath the bed. Then a little head popped out, followed by Axi crawling all the way out.
His little legs pattered as he ran toward Poison Spirit Ancestor and threw himself into his arms.
Poison Spirit Ancestor picked Axi up and said to Ye Chen and the others, "Tell me, why have you been pursuing me relentlessly? What do you want?"
"If Axi weren't here, I'd make you pay for your crimes today."
Ye Chen cupped his hands and said, "There's really been a misunderstanding. We'd never do something so utterly despicable. This must be a plot by the Heavenly Court."
Poison Spirit Old Ancestor looked at them, nodded perfunctorily, and said, "You need proof for anything you claim. If you can find evidence, I'll believe you—and I'll also detoxify Tang Sanzang."
Ye Chen and Tomb Spirit exchanged a subtle nod, then said to Poison Spirit Ancestor, "Please rest assured. We'll find the truth and prove our innocence."
"There's one more thing. May I ask you about it, senior?"
"What is it?" Poison Spirit Old Ancestor asked.
"Could you tell me who Axi is?"
"What does Axi's identity have to do with your investigation?" Poison Spirit Ancestor took a step back and asked.
Ye Chen explained, "It's like this: I once went to the South Sea and found a Magic Treasure called the Spirit-Peeking Mirror. It can show what happened in the past, but only if someone witnessed it with their own eyes. That's why Axi's identity is so important."
Poison Spirit Ancestor glanced at Axi and told him to go play outside. After giving him a few more instructions, he closed the door.
He looked at Ye Chen and sighed. "Axi is my elder brother's child.