"If Father hadn't accidentally obtained the Nine Heavens Emperor's inheritance, and then happened to meet Mother, they would still have been utterly insignificant little figures within the Heaven-Soaring Imperial Family."
As he said this, cold glints flickered repeatedly in Sikong Jing's eyes.
In truth, the story of his father and mother was quite simple.
It had basically been laid out clearly in their second letter. What they had told Sikong Jing this time had only one central point: the terror and cruelty of the Heaven-Soaring Imperial Family.
And also, the vastness and danger of Boundless Sea.
Taking a deep breath, Sikong Jing continued, "According to them, I must not force things, nor should I lightly go looking for them. Even if I reach Boundless Sea, I absolutely must not reveal anything about me and my sister—that we are their children."
"But I must force things..."
"I naturally know that this road is fraught with danger for me, but as their son, how can I let my parents suffer?"
Sikong Jing whispered softly beside Su Yuexi's ear, gradually revealing a trace of vulnerability beneath his strength.
It was a vulnerability he could only honestly reveal before his beloved wife.
Of course he was afraid—not of death, but of never seeing his true parents, of failing to take good care of his wife and younger sister.
Su Yuexi merely listened quietly and held Sikong Jing tightly, comforting her husband...
No matter what happened, they were one and the same. She would always be her husband's strongest support within the home.
Su Yuexi said firmly, "We've been through so much already. We'll definitely find Father and Mother."
At that, Sikong Jing smiled faintly...
"Let's not talk about this for now. Let's talk about something happier."
Next, Sikong Jing told her about the battle