abnabooks Chapter 48 Fan Xian learns that his brother is a time traveler
Chapter 48 Fan Xian learns that his brother is a time traveler
He thought to himself, "This Asura Field is indeed incredibly powerful!"
"Fan Xian." Ye Tian turned his head to look at his younger brother, a meaningful smile on his face.
"How about we find a quiet place to talk alone?"
He knew that some things were not appropriate to say in front of these two jealous people.
Fan Xian understood immediately upon hearing this.
He glanced at the two stunningly beautiful girls beside him who were exchanging intense glances, and felt a chill run down his spine.
"Alright!" He nodded without hesitation. "I'll take you to my study, it's quiet there."
As he spoke, he made a "please" gesture.
Ye Tian smiled apologetically at Lin Wan'er and Fan Ruoruo, and then followed Fan Xian toward the study.
Only Lin Wan'er and Fan Ruoruo remained in place, continuing their "battle" with their eyes.
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Inside the study of the Fan residence.
Fan Xian dismissed the servants and personally brewed a pot of fragrant tea for Ye Tian.
"Brother, please have some tea."
His tone was more respectful and curious than before.
He knew that his adopted brother was no ordinary person.
Whether it was his extraordinary talent or his unfathomable strength (although he didn't know that Ye Tian was already a Grandmaster), he felt that he was far beyond Ye Tian's reach.
Ye Tian took the teacup, took a small sip, and then looked at Fan Xian, saying directly, "Fan Xian, although this is our first meeting, we are brothers."
"But there are some things I think we don't need to beat around the bush with."
Fan Xian felt a chill run down his spine upon hearing this.
He knew the real issue was about to be addressed.
"Please speak, elder brother," he said earnestly, sitting up straight.
Ye Tian looked at Fan Xian, a mysterious smile playing on his lips, and then slowly spoke:
"Fan Xian, what do you think of this world?"
Ok?
Fan Xian was taken aback by Ye Tian's question, somewhat confused as to why Ye Tian would suddenly ask such a seemingly nonsensical question.
He hesitated for a moment, then tentatively replied, "This world is vast, wonderful, and also dangerous."
"Hehe," Ye Tian chuckled upon hearing this, a knowing glint in his eyes.
"Yes, it's huge, amazing, and dangerous."
"But," he changed the subject, looking at Fan Xian, and said, word by word, "don't you think this world is a little too 'retro'?"
"It's like a large-scale ancient costume cosplay event?"
boom!
Ye Tian's words struck Fan Xian's heart like a thunderbolt from the heavens!
His body trembled violently!
Those eyes, once full of curiosity and exploration, suddenly erupted with disbelief, shock, and horror!
Ancient costume cosplay?!
This word,
This is a word that only people on Earth would know!
Could it be, could it be him?
A thought that he dared not imagine, yet longed for, was growing wildly in his heart!
"Big brother, what do you mean by that?"
Fan Xian's voice trembled slightly, almost uncontrollably.
His heart was pounding wildly with excitement!
Seeing Fan Xian's shocked expression, Ye Tian's smile grew even brighter.
He knew that his "testing the waters" tactic had succeeded!
"Hehe, it doesn't mean anything."
Ye Tian shrugged casually, then said in a slightly teasing tone:
"I just feel that the people in this world are all too 'awesome'."
"Every day, all sorts of 'battles of the gods' unfold."
"It's truly impressive, though I don't fully understand it!"
awesome!
Gods are fighting!
I don't understand it, but it sounds impressive!
These are clearly the overused internet slang from my past life on Earth!
At this moment, Fan Xian could no longer suppress his excitement!
He suddenly stood up from his seat, staring at Ye Tian in disbelief, his voice becoming somewhat shrill with excitement!
"You, you're from that place too?!"
He did not utter the word "Earth".
But he knew that Ye Tian would definitely understand!
Seeing Fan Xian's ecstatic and almost incoherent expression, Ye Tian finally stopped hiding his feelings and gave him a knowing smile.
He stretched out his hand and gently made an OK sign towards Fan Xian.
Although it's just a simple gesture.
But in this era, in this world, it represents a unique, unspoken understanding!
"When fellow villagers meet, their eyes well up with tears!"
After receiving confirmation from Ye Tian, Fan Xian could no longer contain his excitement and rushed forward to hug Ye Tian tightly!
His eyes instantly welled up with tears!
He never imagined that he would meet a fellow countryman from the same place in this unfamiliar world!
Moreover, this "fellow villager" was actually his own brother, by blood!
This feeling is just too, too wonderful!
This is so, so exciting!
Ye Tian was left speechless, both amused and exasperated by Fan Xian's sudden "bear hug".
He could clearly sense Fan Xian's heartfelt joy and excitement at that moment.
He also knew how difficult it was for a transmigrator who had been struggling alone in another world for so many years to meet a fellow countryman.
"Alright, alright, how old are you? Stop crying, aren't you ashamed?"
Ye Tian gently patted Fan Xian on the back and teased him with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Fan Xian finally released Ye Tian and wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes, somewhat embarrassed.
"Cough cough, I'm just too excited, too excited."
He chuckled, a relieved smile spreading across his face.
After confirming that Ye Tian was also a transmigrator, he felt that the huge weight that had been pressing on his heart for so long had finally been lifted.
He also felt that the distance between him and Ye Tian had instantly shrunk considerably.
After all, they are from the same place!
This unique connection is irreplaceable by anyone!
"Big brother, when did you come into this world?"
Fan Xian asked impatiently.
He wanted to know everything about Ye Tian.
Ye Tian smiled slightly at Fan Xian's curious expression, and then began to tell him about his "fantastic adventures" over the years.
Inside the study, the atmosphere gradually became relaxed and harmonious.
After confirming that they were from the same hometown, the awkwardness and unfamiliarity between Ye Tian and Fan Xian instantly vanished.
Instead, there is a deep sense of closeness and trust.
Ye Tian briefly recounted some of his experiences over the years to Fan Xian.
Of course, he also cleverly concealed some shocking secrets about the system, the daily check-in system, and the Bad Guys and Yan Ling Ji.
He simply said that he acquired his current talent and ability because of some "serendipitous encounters".
Fan Xian naturally had no doubt about this.
After all, they are all time travelers, so it's normal for some "unusual" things to happen to them.
"Holy crap! Dude, you're amazing!"
After listening to Ye Tian's story, Fan Xian couldn't help but exclaim in amazement, his eyes filled with undisguised admiration and envy.
"He wrote 'Dream of the Red Chamber' and 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms' at the age of seven, and by the age of thirteen he was already a master!"
And they even recruited so many extraordinary people!
"This is practically the standard setup for a protagonist in a wish-fulfillment novel, a true overpowered hero!"
The more he thought about it, the more he felt that his adopted older brother was practically a bug in the system!
Compared to him, I, a "newbie" who is still struggling to cultivate domineering true qi and has not even reached the ninth rank, am simply too weak!
"Haha, big brother, I think that with the two of us brothers joining forces, we're absolutely invincible in this era, unstoppable by any force!"
Fan Xian became more and more excited as he spoke, as if he could already see the magnificent scene of the two brothers dominating the world and being invincible in the future!
Ye Tian smiled slightly at Fan Xian's smug and spirited appearance, without saying anything more.
He knew that Fan Xian's personality had always been somewhat unconventional and unrestrained.
However, he also believes that after experiencing enough trials and tribulations, Fan Xian will definitely grow into a truly upright and honorable man!
"By the way, big brother."
Fan Xian suddenly thought of something, and the smile on his face gradually faded, his eyes becoming somewhat serious.
"What do you know about our mother, Ye Qingmei?"
He knew that his mother was no ordinary person.
Her death was by no means an accident.
There must be a huge secret hidden behind this!
Ye Tian, having arrived in this world earlier than him, possesses such formidable strength and influence.
He must know some inside information that is unknown to others!
Upon hearing this, Ye Tian's eyes darkened slightly.
He knew it was time to reveal some of the truth about Ye Qingmei's death to Fan Xian.
"Fan Xian, what you've heard about your mother before is probably just the tip of the iceberg."
Ye Tian's voice was low and cold.
"My mother's death was not as simple as it seemed on the surface."
"The Empress is nothing more than a knife that has been pushed to the forefront."
"The one who truly wanted my mother dead is someone else!"
What?!
Fan Xian was shocked upon hearing this!
His eyes, which were full of curiosity and exploration, suddenly erupted with unbelievable shock and boundless rage!
"Someone else?!"
"Who is it?!"
"Who on earth killed our mother?!"
His voice was hoarse from extreme anger!
He couldn't imagine what kind of vicious person would kill such a brilliant and extraordinary woman, a woman of unparalleled talent!
Looking at Fan Xian's furious expression, Ye Tian's eyes flashed with a hint of barely perceptible satisfaction.
He knew that the flames of revenge had been completely ignited in Fan Xian's heart!
"You might know this person too."
Ye Tian's voice was as if it came from the deepest hell, cold and full of killing intent.
"He is the supreme ruler of the current Qing Kingdom—"
"Emperor Qing!"
boom!
Ye Tian's words struck Fan Xian's heart like a thunderbolt from the heavens!
His body trembled violently!
In those eyes that were filled with rage, an unbelievable horror and a deep sense of despair suddenly erupted!
Emperor Qing?!
Emperor Qing?!
It was actually Emperor Qing?!
That, his nominal father?!
That man, whom he had always held in some awe, and even looked forward to?
He was actually the mastermind behind his own mother's death?!
This fact was even more unacceptable to Fan Xian than knowing that he was a time traveler!
It completely overturned all his understanding!
It also shattered the last vestige of unrealistic fantasy in his heart!
"No, that's impossible."
Fan Xian muttered to himself, his eyes filled with confusion and pain.
"Why, why him?"
"Mother, didn't you help him ascend the throne?"
"Mother, didn't you make great contributions to the Qing Kingdom?"
"How could he be so ungrateful, so heartless?!"
He couldn't understand, nor could he accept, this cruel truth!
Looking at Fan Xian's distraught and nearly broken state, Ye Tian sighed inwardly.
He knew that this truth was indeed too cruel for Fan Xian.
But he knew even more that only by making Fan Xian face reality could he make him fully determined to embark on this path of revenge with him!
"Fan Xian, I know that this fact is hard for people to accept."
Ye Tian's voice carried a hint of comfort, but also a hint of cold resolve.
"But that's the only truth!"