Cousin (1)

Ling Tian felt an electric shock in his body when he heard that voice and that manner of address when referring to him! There were not many people who called him that way, besides all those people were in the Immortal realm, it was impossible for there to be anyone in the lower plane, more so, in this small world!

So who could this person who knew his name be?

When Ling Tian turned around, he immediately saw the older man step forward taking a few shaky and weak steps without taking his gaze away from Ling Tian. His eyes showed an unusual glint at the sight of him, with an expression of disbelief as he blinked to show that he wasn't dreaming.

"Father!" The man who looked about 40 years old called out worriedly to the older man who approached Ling Tian tremblingly. The other older man put his hand on the sword at his waist and looked more carefully at any movement.

Hao Zhentian and company narrowed their eyes and did not move or take combat positions, since one of them could easily take care of these people in a single second.

But the old man paid no mind, only keeping his full attention on Ling Tian. Ling Tian didn't say anything either, since his gaze lay on this old man, especially on that scar over one of his cheeks.

"B-big brother... S-Sheng?" After several seconds, a trembling voice came from Ling Tian's mouth, with a dumbfounded face as he continued to stare at this man who was very old. That scar on his face filled his mind with memories!

Ling Guosheng! One of his many cousins, his older cousin!

How could this be? How could his cousin be alive after almost 500 years?

Ling Tian froze, unable to believe that this man was his cousin from long ago, someone who took care of him many times back then. He could not take another step, as if he felt heavy without being able to move his foot.

But the moment this old man heard Ling Tian call him in such a way, his face lit up and he smiled happily! Without hesitation, he walked over and hugged Ling Tian tightly!

"C-cousin! Is it really you!" Ling Guosheng's trembling voice at once was heard as his body trembled likewise, feeling that what was happening right now was just a dream.

Everyone present, from Ling Tian's group to the other two men who had come with Ling Gousheng, were dumbfounded upon seeing this scene.

"Cousin..." Ling Tian felt the warmth that this man conveyed to him, reminding him of those moments in his childhood when he played and took care of him. It was true, it was his cousin! It really was him!

Ling Tian's arms reached out and hugged Ling Gousheng as well, smiling with a few tears in his eyes as he embraced this person. He was no longer the only survivor, there was someone else who had survived from the family!

Ling Tian no longer had any doubts, he could not forget that curious scar on his face that kept his whole mind focused on it, after all, it was due to him that his cousin had been wounded and got that scar...

The scene became the center of attention, seeming to be a reunion of a father or grandfather with his offspring and not a reunion of cousins.

Yun Mengxin and co-wives understood this and smiled happily knowing that Ling Tian's family had not completely disappeared. They wished the best for Ling Tian, so this development made them very happy!

"B-big brother, h-how come you are still alive?" At this moment, Ling Tian's rationality couldn't help but stop, becoming torpid knowing that there was still someone from his family alive.

Ling Gousheng took a deep breath and took a step back, taking a good look at Ling Tian and keeping that happy smile. His one hand patted Ling Tian's shoulder and nodded, "It really is you, my lil' brother. I looked for you everywhere and I could never find you, you really make your big brother worry..." The burden, the great regret in his heart finally disappeared as he had this person in front of him.

Ling Tian looked sadly and gratefully at Ling Gousheng; somehow he could sense the heavy feelings of sadness and helplessness from him.

Ling Gousheng was about to say something else when he frowned and cast a sidelong glance at various places. He nodded to the other old man and at once said to Ling Tian, "Lil' brother, come with me, this is not a good place for us to talk." At once, the other old man took out a flying sword that was very rusty and soared off in the direction of the village, passing through a secluded place free of people.

Ling Gousheng stood waiting for Ling Tian and company, wanting to lead them on the way. The other man in his 40s stood likewise, watching these people, mainly Ling Tian.

"Master, what do we do about those people?" Ying Chen asked as he felt countless gazes on them. Although these individuals were trying to hide their presences, they still found them easily; they were all below the Golden Core Stage.

Ling Tian soon found them and scowled in annoyance, "Pay no attention to them. If they dare to come, then they will have to suffer to consequences." His spirit sense fiercely spread out, finding all of these people. Although it seemed that none of them contained malice or murderous intent, Ling Tian still sent them a warning.

Instantly, most of the gazes disappeared as some of them fled the scene and others moved several meters away. Only less than 5 people remained in their same place, but their breaths had given them away while their bodies were shivering with a sweat filled with nervousness.

Ling Gousheng was startled as he slightly sensed Ling Tian's fierce voice, feeling a slight chill. Was Ling Tian really a practitioner? What level of strength had his cousin reached?

Ling Tian's cold gaze instantly disappeared as he turned to look at his cousin, then he said, "Big brother, where do you want us to go?"

Ling Gousheng raised his eyebrows as he did not understand what Ling Tian was asking, but without any hesitation he replied, "In the middle of our homes, in our family's big courtyard..."

"Then don't resist, I'll take you." Ling Tian nodded and his spirit sense spread out again, capturing the whole village and quickly finding the place where his family once resided.

When he found it, Ling Tian realized that this place had changed quite a bit. There were even many people living in these houses; the house where he lived was apparently home to a family, a beautiful woman was playing with what looked like two children, a girl and a boy.

The place where the Ling family's large yard used to be, now a large home had been built that curiously seemed to be made of sturdy materials, forming the structure of a sturdy house.

The Space Law mobilized and instantly this large group of people suddenly disappeared, alerting the individuals who were still watching them.

Ling Guosheng and the other adult felt dizzy when they saw their surroundings revolving around themselves.

"Cough, cough!"

"Father!"

Ling Gousheng coughed up some blood suddenly, causing the other man to quickly help him.

Ling Tian frowned as he saw that this was not because of the teleportation, but because Ling Gousheng's vitality was weak and he was injured!

"Big Brother, what happened to you?" Ling Tian rushed over and grabbed his wrist, inputting his energy to stabilize Ling Gousheng's body.

The next moment, Ling Gousheng was surprised to feel a warm and powerful energy stabilizing his body, "Lil' Brother, don't worry, I only have some injuries." Ling Gousheng was now sure that Ling Tian was a practitioner, and a very powerful one! Not just anyone could help him stabilize his injuries, it had to be someone even stronger than him!

Ling Tian didn't have to say it, he saw that vitality in his body and knew that Ling Gousheng could only live a few more years.

"How did you do this?" Once better, Ling Gousheng realized where they were!

"It's one of my abilities, don't worry, cousin." Ling Tian smiled reassuringly at him.

Ling Gousheng was surprised and finally let out a sigh. Then he said, "Follow me, there's a lot to tell... Lang'er, help me walk to the house." Ling Gousheng leaned on the man beside him. The emotions in his heart were still still bursting, unable to calm down at all.

"Yes, father." Ling Ahlang, Ling Gousheng's son, without before he told him, he was already helping his father walk.

"You can stay here to rest for a while. You are safe here, so don't worry." Ling Tian told the others.

Most of the people still couldn't get used to the dizziness of teleportation, so Ling Tian let them stay behind.

Yun Mengxin, Tang Wanying, Mu Shuiruo, Long Yuyin, Zhang Xinya, Lan Yin, Qing Sha, Shan Qingwu and Xuanyuan Ling followed Ling Tian. The little white fox jumped back to Ling Tian's shoulder from Lan Yin. Hao Zhentian, Ying Chen, Shin Wei and Sun Xiang quickly disappeared and sent out their spirit senses, covering the whole place in search of any trouble.

"This is the world where little Tian grew up?" Zhang Ruoyan murmured as she looked around. This place was not so different from their old world, except for the big city far away from this place.

"It seems so." Tang Zhi looked happily at Ling Tian for presumably finding someone from his family. Although Ling Tian didn't talk much about his family, everyone close to him could see that he really missed his family.

Ling Tian followed Ling Guosheng into one of the huge rooms inside the huge house, followed by his wives, disciples and fellows.

"It really has been a long time, my lil' brother. Uncle, Auntie and everyone would be happy to know that you really survived." Once Ling Gousheng lay down on the bed, his attention focused on Ling Tian and he smiled in relief. Although his voice sounded a little weak, it couldn't hide that happy glow on his face.

Ling Tian felt his nose bitter as he heard Ling Gousheng mention his adoptive parents and family.

He still could not assimilate that he had actually returned to this world where he had grown up...