Path of the Lilies

14. Martial Path

"You're really an idiot, Xiao Ge," Ye Ai Xia murmured. Her hand softly caressed Ye Jiao's hair who was sleeping peacefully in her embrace.

Ye Xiao patted Ye Ai Xia's shoulder. "Yeah, this idiot is the most foolish man in the world. How's your condition in this place, Xia'er?"

"They still give me meal, so it's good."

"That man didn't come to you, right?"

"If he dares, I'll cut off his little brother," Ye Ai Xia's eyes glinted with ruthlessness.

Hearing her claim, Ye Xiao felt a bit chilly at his lower half. He coughed a bit as he balled his fist in frustration. "I still can't take you away from here. I haven't chosen my specialization, so I'm not a match against Wei Shang."

Once they reached rank 4, they would be able to make a specialization in their Eon Energy mastery. Before they entered their specialization, they were only at the lowest bottom of rank 4. Even though Ye Xiao would be able to make things difficult for Wei Shang with his power, there would be someone else at rank 4 who would stop him from taking Ye Ai Xia away from this place.

At that time, it would be the end of them.

The arranged marriage that Wei Shang did was because he wanted his sister, and also because they wanted to entrap him in this kingdom forever. Without Ye Ai Xia, Ye Xiao wouldn't be able to leave the kingdom peacefully as he cared for his sister a lot.

Moreover, finding out that his real wife was his sister made him treasure her even more.

"It's fine, Xiao Ge. I know that you can do it," Ye Ai Xia put her hand on top of Ye Xiao's hand. "No matter how long, I'll be waiting for you."

"I know, you're the best sister in the past. And now you're the best wife I have, Xia'er."

Ye Xiao gazed on the sky. When he felt relief on the fact that Ye Jiao has great talent on her own and able to practice, he also realized his martial path. The path that he once lost has returned.

"Is there anything I can help, Xiao Ge?"

"In a few months' time, I have to go," Ye Xiao said slowly. "My martial path is to be carefree and become strong. With the watchful eyes of those guys, I won't be able to train my specialization."

Once they found out that he had reached rank 4, they would do everything they could to suppress him and kill him. It wouldn't be beneficial to him, so he wanted to leave the city. However, leaving the city meant that he had to leave both Ye Ai Xia and Ye Jiao.

Ye Ai Xia sighed as she listened to her husband's rambling. "You're always like that. Being a martial arts maniac, you always think of training and training all the time."

Ye Xiao could only smile wryly. When they were young, his sight has always been about training and reaching the higher rank. As for other things, he barely paid any attention because he wanted to become strong. With his talent and aptitude, it didn't take long for him to raise even stronger.

On the other hand, Ye Ai Xia loved to play around. She has good talent, not far from him, but she didn't really like training and all. She wanted to enjoy her life to the fullest with her friends and brother, so she rarely practiced too much. Still, in terms of progress, she was far better than her peers.

"But I'm not going to go against it," Ye Ai Xia smiled. "You should pursue the sky, Xiao Ge for it's your fate. I'm unable to advance any further, so I'll support you from behind."

"You're already rank 3, so you still have the chance to advance," Ye Xiao furrowed his brows.

Ye Ai Xia shook her head. "In terms of Eon Energy, I do have more than enough, but do you really think that I still can advance? I don't like training, and I hate violence. The path of martial art is not suitable for me. I could never cross the barrier for rank 3 and 4."

There were two barriers to reach rank 4. The first barrier was talent barrier, which only those who has talent green color or above could possibly cross. The second barrier was their mental barrier, which meant that they needed to have the heart to follow through the path.

Not everyone has it, and Ye Ai Xia knew that she didn't have the second one.

"You really should think this through," Ye Xiao sighed.

Ye Ai Xia laughed. "I have thought about this numerous time, Xiao Ge, and my answer will stay the same. As for Jiao'er, you can trust her with me. I'll protect her with everything I have."

"Xia'er...."

"Don't worry," Ye Ai Xia raised her head. Her green eyes reflected the man before her. "I'm not a weak woman, Xiao Ge. Pursue your dream and attain the highest rank possible. We'll be waiting to hear your success."

Ye Xiao smiled. The one who understood him the most was really Ye Ai Xia and no one else. Even though they only met a few times each year, she still could guess what was inside his mind the most. He leaned in and gave a kiss to the woman's cheek.

"I understand. When the times come, I'll entrust Jiao'er to you."

"Do your best, Xiao Ge," Ye Ai Xia smiled.

At this time, Ye Jiao stirred a bit. Her eyes fluttered open and looked at the two of them. "I'm sleepy."

"You can continue to sleep. It's almost midnight," Ye Xiao laughed. He picked Ye Jiao carefully as he looked back at Ye Ai Xia. "I'll come to visit you again. Please take care of yourself."

"You too, Xiao Ge."

Ye Jiao watched as the two of them looked at one another. She rubbed her eyes as she felt sleepy and rested her head to her father's chest again.

After a few seconds, Ye Xiao walked to the gate. This time, his steps were firmer than before. He had come to the conclusion of what he was going to do and his plan in the future. He hoped that the two of them would be fine when he left because they were the only family he had left.

As her father left the Wei Residence, Ye Jiao opened her eyes slightly. The moment it reached midnight people started to light up the fireworks to celebrate the new year. Many of them celebrated it with their family happily and laughing with one another.

Her eyes watched the fireworks behind her father. They were beautiful as they light up the dark sky.

At this time, she recalled her father's words to her.

'Even in the darkest moment, there will be hope. Just like fireworks in the sky. They're able to shine so brightly.'

Ye Jiao believed those words. Her days were filled with hardship, but every day with her father was really fun. Someday, she would be able to become far stronger. This was only the beginning of her path.