Chen Ping An cautiously looked at Chen Sui Nian, who stood up and slowly walked over to his side with a smile.
Seeing Chen Sui Nian approach, Chen Ping An slightly raised his head to meet his gaze!
This boy in white gave Chen Ping An a sense of familiarity that he couldn't quite place.
Just as Chen Ping An was still pondering, the boy in white reached out his hand and gently patted Chen Ping An's head,
“Hello! My name is Chen Sui Nian!”
“You can also call me brother!”
Chen Sui Nian extended his right hand towards Chen Ping An's head.
Chen Ping An instinctively took a step back.
Because he thought of that tall woman.
In the alley, she had also gently patted his head, flicked his forehead, and then playfully said she was about to die.
Chen Ping An knew he was really going to die!
But in the next moment, Chen Ping An straightened his back; after all, he was going to die anyway, so it was no big deal!
However, this time, Chen Ping An felt completely different from the last time!
This time, the hand on his head felt different.
Warm, familiar sensation.
Chen Ping An even felt a cool, comfortable sensation entering his mind.
In the next moment, Chen Sui Nian slightly bent down and gently stroked Chen Ping An's brow.
As he tenderly caressed the brow, Chen Sui Nian smiled gently at Chen Ping An and said, “Hello!”
A cool breath, identical to the one before, entered Chen Ping An's brow.
The boy in white before him was named Chen Sui Nian, and he said he was his brother?
Chen Ping An looked up at Chen Sui Nian, staring blankly for a while before coming to his senses.
The gentle smile of the boy in front of him seemed like his father from his memories, and the warmth between Chen Sui Nian's brows resembled his mother, and Chen Sui Nian looked a lot like him.
Chen Ping An suddenly felt a bit at a loss, glancing anxiously at Daoist Lu Chen beside him.
Lu Chen smiled and nodded, but his smile seemed a bit forced.
There was a mix of joy and worry in Lu Chen's eyes.
Only then did Chen Ping An whisper, “Brother!”
His voice was soft, with a slight tremor!
Chen Sui Nian smiled and nodded, then patted Chen Ping An's back and chest, “Not bad, quite sturdy.”
Chen Ping An felt warmth in his chest; he suddenly looked up at Chen Sui Nian, who just smiled back.
Chen Ping An's lips moved slightly, preparing to say something.
Chen Sui Nian glanced at the house and Chen Ping An, ready to ask why he was living here and where their parents were.
Suddenly, Lu Chen realized he couldn't let Chen Sui Nian and Chen Ping An speak; something big was bound to happen, so he needed to stabilize them both and make his escape!
“By the way, I have something to attend to and may need to leave this place!”
Chen Ping An asked, “Are you leaving, Daoist Lu Chen?”
The young Daoist glanced at Chen Sui Nian and nodded, “Yes, I will be leaving the town soon.”
Chen Ping An said, “But, Miss Ning Yao is with you!”
Upon hearing this, Lu Chen forced a smile, “It's fine, Miss Ning knows your brother, so I can leave her in your and your brother's care. Plus, your brother can also treat illnesses! He just healed Miss Ning.”
Chen Sui Nian smiled at the side, quietly watching Lu Chen's performance.
Chen Ping An looked at Ning Yao, who nodded.
They were somewhat acquainted!
Chen Ping An wanted to ask something else, but Lu Chen waved his hand,
Lu Chen said to Chen Ping An, “Just live well.”
Lu Chen smiled at Ning Yao, “We are all travelers in this world; why must we meet again? Miss Ning, Chen Ping An, Brother Sui Nian, then we shall meet again!”
Ning Yao replied, “Daoist Lu, until we meet again! If you need me to draw my sword, just come to Sword Qi Great Wall to find me!”
Lu Chen nodded.
Lu Chen glanced at Chen Ping An, then at Chen Sui Nian.
Some things were better left unknown for Chen Ping An; after all, his brother would clarify everything later.
Alright! As for Chen Ping An's karma... now that Chen Sui Nian has arrived, there's no saving it, so let it all be entrusted to Chen Sui Nian!
The wind was tight! Time to hurry, the poor Daoist must leave this Li Zhu Cave Heaven quickly.
Otherwise, once Chen Sui Nian learns the truth, it could lead to another uproar, and he would surely end up as a laborer again!
First, he needed to leave Li Zhu Cave Heaven; even if the sky were to fall, it would no longer concern the poor Daoist.
Before Lu Chen left the house, he called Chen Ping An out to discuss some matters!
“Chen Ping An, if you have any questions, feel free to ask me, and I will do my best to answer.”
Before leaving, Lu Chen glanced at Chen Sui Nian, who had a smile at the corner of his mouth and a twinkle in his eyes, nodding to indicate there was no problem.
Then the two went to the back of the courtyard, where Lu Chen cast a spell to set up a barrier that isolated them from the world, and said softly, “What questions do you have? Ask away!”
Chen Ping An said, “I...”
Before Chen Ping An could finish, Lu Chen interjected, “Are you a bit confused about where this brother of yours came from? Are you worried about him?”
Lu Chen could see that Chen Ping An was quite uneasy about his brother.
Chen Ping An nodded, “Yes, I don't know what he just did, nor do I know what he is thinking, but he just touched my brow like that woman did.”
Lu Chen pondered for a moment, organizing his words, and slowly said, “What I can deduce is that your parents left the town before, and before they left, they conceived him without knowing it, and then he was born outside. However, it was a time of chaos, and your brother got lost...”
“As for what strange things happened in between, I can't predict, but I can assure you that he is your real brother!”
“Before coming to your house, I had no idea you were his biological brother, which caused things to deviate from my plan.”
“I originally thought that since you saved someone, I would owe you a favor and point you in the right direction, but...”
Lu Chen let out a bitter laugh, “Then your brother showed up!”
“Anyway, as long as you encounter difficulties, just bring them up; your brother will personally help you solve them, and mind you, it’s all the ‘difficulties’ from ‘other aspects’!”
“I was planning to recommend a safe place for you to stay, so you could at least preserve your life, and I could repay you a favor.”
“But now, with your brother's protection, you can rest assured!”
“With your life, it was already quite a struggle to survive. But now, because of your brother, you can do whatever you want without being as cautious as before. Remember, as long as your brother is here, this little town won't collapse.”
Lu Chen seemed to think of something and sighed lightly.
This fate!
Sigh—truly unfathomable.
Lu Chen smiled and said, “You probably don't understand, so I'll be straightforward: your brother has a significant background and great strength! So, someone is backing you up.”
“Remember, whatever happens, your brother will step in!”
Chen Ping An nodded.
Lu Chen looked at the boy in front of him, sighed, and thought to himself that helping others to the end was the way to go. This spell was actually something Chen Sui Nian would resolve, but the poor Daoist would lend a hand too; after all, he was still soft-hearted!
Lu Chen began to scold! Scolding Chen Ping An for being so reckless! Not afraid of death! His scolding left Chen Ping An at a loss!
“What if you just die like this? What will your brother do?”
“Your brother rushed back to this broken little town without hesitation when he found out he had relatives!”
“Your brother's time is precious...”
“Do you want your brother to live alone in this world, becoming a true 孤家寡人?”
Finally, Chen Ping An suddenly came to his senses, filled with fear.
Lu Chen lightly sighed, “You don't need to be too frightened; your brother has already neutralized the previous woman's methods against you. You can still live a long life!”
Chen Ping An nodded, no wonder his brother had gently stroked his brow earlier and patted his chest, praising him for being sturdy!
So, Chen Ping An trembled and bowed to Lu Chen.
Lu Chen looked at Chen Ping An bowing, slightly nodding, a hint of comfort flashing in his heart.