Immortal God of War

Chapter 670 - 641: Mother, Mysterious Black Shadow_1

Inside the garden, there were green grasses, charming flowers, clear streams, and exquisite rockeries.

Qin Feiyang walked slowly along a narrow path, looking at the familiar surroundings, his eyes full of confusion.

His mind, usually so calm, was now a chaotic jumble. He really didn’t know how to judge whether all of this was just a dream, or real.

Unconsciously, he walked onto a small bridge. A stream flowed beneath, its clear waters reflecting the Yu’er swimming back and forth.

Qin Feiyang stood on the bridge, looking at his reflection in the water, feeling helpless.

In the past, he rarely asked for help. But now, he wished someone could give him some guidance.

After a long pause, he withdrew his gaze and turned to a pavilion next to the bridge, his eyes filled with nostalgia.

When he was a child, he often sat in the pavilion to read, practice calligraphy, and study various history books.

He remembered one time when he found a very interesting book. He had stayed in the pavilion for three days and nights, forgetting to eat or sleep, until he finished it.

Because of this, the Emperor and Empress had scolded him severely.

They said he didn’t cherish his body and was too insensible. Who read books like that?

It was said to be a scolding, but in truth, it was concern.

Since then, his mother came here every day to accompany him in his reading and cultivation.

His mother’s doting gaze and gentle face from that time were still vivid in his memory.

This place had brought him much joy. But it was also the place he hated the most! For it was here that the terrible disaster had struck!

He clearly remembered that on the day of the incident, it was overcast and rainy. He had been sitting in the pavilion reading when suddenly, people came and forcibly made him swallow the Elixir of Misfortune.

At that moment, he was desperate! He roared! He didn’t know what he had done wrong to deserve such punishment.

But no one gave him an explanation.

Those once-familiar faces appeared so alien, so cold in his eyes.

At that time, he had just turned ten.

He was still an innocent child; why did they treat him so cruelly?

For the past ten-odd years, he had thought of revenge every single moment. But now, to be told this was all just a dream—how could he possibly accept it?

Could a dream be so real? Could every detail, every person, be so clearly imprinted in his mind?

Truthfully, he would rather believe that everything he was seeing now was a dream.

However, Qin Yue and Qin Xi had said he was unconscious for three days.

The Eldest Prince had also said he was unconscious for three days and had even made a special trip to ’show concern’ for him.

These things felt very real too!

Suddenly, a jolt went through him as a thought struck. There were things that could prove whether this was a dream! One of them was the Qiankun Bag! The ancient castle might disappear, but the Qiankun Bag had always been at his waist; it absolutely couldn’t vanish! And its contents couldn’t possibly change either!

He hastily took out the Qiankun Bag and sank his consciousness into it, only to be stunned on the spot.

Blue Snow, the rib, and various medicinal materials and pills had all surprisingly vanished. In their place were large amounts of Gold Coins, Martial Arts Techniques, and history books.

These were exactly the things he had before leaving the Imperial Capital!

"I don’t believe it," he muttered, pulling open the front of his robe to look at his chest.

Instantly, his arms fell limply to his sides. He stared blankly at the stream, utterly bereft.

The Heart Knot and the Potential Mark on his chest were gone too!

"Could it be that the experiences of these past ten-odd years were really just a dream?" Qin Feiyang murmured.

Because only when one awakened from a dream would everything disappear.

"Your Highness."

At this moment, Qin Yue came running over. When she reached Qin Feiyang and he didn’t respond, she couldn’t help but ask with concern, "Your Highness, what’s wrong?"

Qin Feiyang paused, then turned to look at Qin Yue. Seeing her concerned gaze, he composed himself slightly and smiled. "Sister Yue, do you need something?"

"Shush!" Qin Yue’s expression changed. She quickly made a hushing gesture and whispered, "The Empress is here! Don’t call me that anymore. If she hears, I’ll be skinned alive, if not worse!"

"Mother!" Qin Feiyang’s gaze trembled.

For the past ten-odd years, he had missed his mother every single moment. But now, truly about to see her, he felt somewhat lost and hesitant.

"During the three days you were unconscious, the Empress came over a dozen times. Each time, her face was awash with tears."

"Your Highness, when you see her later, you absolutely mustn’t be naughty," Qin Yue whispered, reminding him.

"Naughty?" Qin Feiyang was taken aback.

He was an adult now, after all; how could he still be mischievous?

Er! But then, he was stunned again, a wry smile touching his lips.

He had completely forgotten; he was merely a ten-year-old boy now.

Ten years old was, by nature, a mischievous age. Besides, he had indeed been quite naughty before. It was only because of that incident that he had become mature and composed.

Qin Yue looked at Qin Feiyang suspiciously and asked, "Your Highness, did you hear what I said?"

"Yes, yes, I did." Qin Feiyang nodded and asked, "Where is Mother now?"

Qin Yue replied, "In your bedchambers, Your Highness."

Qin Feiyang looked up at the palace situated directly ahead of the garden, remaining silent for a long time before finally withdrawing his gaze. He then looked at Qin Yue and said with a faint smile, "Sister Yue, you can go about your business. I can go over by myself."

"Very well." Qin Yue responded respectfully and then turned to leave.

Qin Feiyang didn’t go over immediately.

Although he longed to see his mother, he was utterly unprepared. He had no idea what he would say when they met.