Ever since Tang Chen died, Tang Hao had never been as happy as he was now.
Watching Ah Zhu's radiant smile, he felt his long-dead heart come back to life.
Every day, he stayed by her side, watching her with a foolish grin. But whenever she looked his way, he hurriedly turned his head and pretended he hadn't been staring.
His clumsy attempts to hide it always made Ah Zhu giggle to herself.
But the sight of Tang Hao neglecting himself pained Tang Xiao. If his brother lost himself in romance, when would he avenge their grandfather? When would he restore the Clear Sky Sect's prestige?
Tang Xiao grabbed Tang Hao and pulled him into a small grove.
The night was cold and still.
Tang Xiao's face was expressionless, and his voice carried the full authority of an elder brother.
"Brother Hao, have you forgotten the blood debt we carry? Have you forgotten that we're expected to restore the Clear Sky Sect's prestige?"
"Look at yourself. You spend all day exchanging looks with that girl called Ah Zhu. I swear she's stolen your soul."
"I'm your elder brother. With Father away, it falls to me to set you straight. Today, I'll talk some sense into you, and if words don't work, I'll beat it into you."
"If you neglect your training again because of that woman, I'll send her away. The choice is yours."
Tang Hao's expression changed drastically. Ever since his encounter with Lin Feng over Ah Yin, he had shut himself off from love. His heart had turned to ashes.
Only after meeting Ah Zhu had it begun to beat again.
"Big Brother, I'm begging you. Ah Zhu hasn't done anything wrong. She made me feel alive again. Please don't take this out on her. Blame me."
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