Chapter 2217 Confession

2217 Confession

Throughout the return journey, Yun Wuhan wrestled with a barrage of questions for Yun Lintian, but his voice remained choked in his throat. This tense silence persisted until they arrived home.

Yun Lintian surprised Yun Tianlong by saying, "You may accompany me, First Ancestor." Yun Tianlong had anticipated excusing himself to grant the father and son some privacy.

Entering his courtyard, Yun Lintian allowed Yun Ling to leave first before discreetly erecting a powerful isolation barrier.

Once everyone was served tea, Yun Lintian addressed his father directly. "Ask your questions, Dad."

Taking a fortifying sip of tea, Yun Wuhan finally found his voice. "Are you truly my son?"

"Yes, but not in the way you understand," Yun Lintian replied gently.

"Can you elaborate?" Yun Wuhan pressed, confusion clouding his features.

Withholding no further details, Yun Lintian explained, "While I am indeed Yun Lintian, I hail from a different world."

A glimmer of understanding dawned on Yun Tianlong. "Something transpired after your injury. You've taken Tian'er's place in this world, haven't you?" he inquired.

Yun Lintian's altered behavior, particularly the memory loss, had raised suspicions from the moment he awoke. As a Lower God himself, Yun Tianlong possessed the knowledge of soul possession.

The realization struck Yun Wuhan with full force. His gaze fixed on Yun Lintian, his heart pounding in anticipation of the explanation.

"Precisely," Yun Lintian confirmed. "I originally came from a world similar to this..." He then proceeded to recount the events leading up to his arrival in this world.

Awe and disbelief painted the faces of Yun Wuhan and Yun Tianlong as Yun Lintian narrated his tale. It sounded like a fantastical story ripped from a novel.

A surprise attack claimed Yun Lintian's life, only for him to wake up in this world, inhabiting the body of his namesake. Even more astounding was the identical existence of Yun Wuhan in both realities. Were they truly living in a bizarre dream?

Yun Lintian responded with a soft nod. It seemed he would have to find his answers on his own.

"The Misty Cloud Palace..." Yun Tianlong chimed in, his brow furrowed. "Back then, I conducted some inquiries. It holds a prestigious position within the Divine Realm. Your mother, a direct disciple under the current palace master, might lead to some resistance. In truth, her departure most likely stemmed from a desire to keep you safe." Unfortunately, Yun Tianlong's knowledge couldn't offer much further assistance.

When Yun Wuhan had brought Yun Wushuang back, Yun Tianlong had recognized her extraordinary talent. Curiosity piqued, he delved into her background, the revelations leaving him stunned for quite some time.

Yun Lintian's brow furrowed slightly. He could understand his mother's predicament. Having grown up in a female-only sect, Yun Lintian knew the strictness they enforced. For his mother, a gifted disciple, losing her chastity and bearing a son would undoubtedly be considered a grave offense.

"I'll bring her back to you, Dad," Yun Lintian said with a serious expression.

Yun Wuhan offered a warm smile, patting his son's shoulder. "Your well-being is paramount. Don't take unnecessary risks."

"Understood," Yun Lintian replied with a smile of his own.

"Let's leave this topic for now. We can revisit it later," Yun Wuhan suggested. "With the Azure Spring Grove secured, we're bound to face challenges."

"The Chen Clan will likely be the first to make a move," Yun Tianlong chimed in.

"I've already investigated them," Yun Lintian said confidently. "Their strongest member is a Lower God, hardly a threat to us. Besides, let's wait and see how the Azure Royal Clan reacts first."

Yun Wuhan and Yun Tianlong exchanged glances, both sporting amused smiles. The once-daunting problems seemed trivial now.

"Right," Yun Lintian interjected, a sudden thought striking him. "There's a potential threat within the grove itself." He then proceeded to explain the situation with Qing Shui.

Sorry for the late publish. There's a storm on my place and it's blackout for hours, I can't set a schedule.

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