Legend of the Dragon King: I really didn't mean to provoke them!

Xie Xie's brows furrowed slightly.

Logically speaking, he wasn't the type to meddle in other people's business, but at that moment he had an inexplicable urge to go forward and take the person back.

He stood there, hesitant for a moment, unsure whether to go forward or turn away.

In the end, Xie Xie chose to approach slowly and quietly, tentatively speaking with a hint of hesitation in his voice: "Hey, are you... are you alright?"

The boy didn't look up immediately, but tightened his grip on his legs, and his body seemed to tremble more noticeably.

After a long while, he slowly raised his head, revealing a pale face streaked with tears, red eyes, and a pinkish tinge on the tip of his nose.

Her chestnut-red eyes were filled with tears, and her gaze toward Xie Xie was filled with confusion, helplessness, and a hint of unease at being disturbed.

The moment their eyes met, Xie Xie's heart softened.

The boy in front of him was timid and didn't dare to look him in the eye for long. He lowered his eyes slightly, and there were still crystal tears on his long eyelashes, trembling gently.

Xie Xie squatted down, deliberately softening his tone, "I'm a student at Donghai Academy, not a bad person. Why are you here alone?"

The boy pursed his dry lips, his throat moved, but he couldn't say anything for a long time; his eyes only became redder.

After a long silence from the boy, Xie Xie frowned even more deeply.

Although the clothes this person was wearing were a bit faded from washing, judging from the material, they were probably not something an ordinary family could afford. It was likely that some young master or young lady from a wealthy family had a fight and ran away.

Actually, he didn't need to meddle at all. In this situation, his family would come to pick him up in a day or two.

But seeing the boy like this, Xie Xie couldn't bring himself to say he wanted to turn and leave; the inexplicable impulse in his heart grew stronger and stronger...

I just can't abandon him!

"We can't just stay on the roadside if we have nowhere to go; it's cold and unsafe here."

Xie Xie stood up and reached out to touch the boy's arm. "Why don't you come home with me first? Have you heard of the Xie family? Get some rest for the night, and we can talk about it tomorrow."

The boy suddenly raised his head, his chestnut-red eyes filled with surprise.

He stared blankly at Xie Xie, his eyes filled with disbelief and a hint of timid doubt.

"Really... is it really possible?"

"Of course, I'm not going to eat you." Xie Xie smiled and reached out to the boy, his tone lighter.

So, are you coming with me?

The boy stared at Xie Xie's outstretched hand for a long time.

That hand was clean and slender, with a warm temperature; it didn't seem like the hand of a bad person.

He hesitated for a moment, then slowly extended his cold, thin hand and gently placed it on Xie Xie's hand.

Xie Xie used a little force to pull the boy up from the ground.

It seemed that the boy's legs were a little numb from sitting for too long. He staggered when he got up, and Xie Xie quickly reached out to support him and carefully brushed the dust off his pants.

"Slower."

Xie Xie led him slowly toward the car parked by the roadside, where the driver had already respectfully opened the back door.

The carriage was warm and comfortable, a stark contrast to the slightly cool evening breeze outside.

The boy sat awkwardly in the corner, his hands on his knees, his head down, not daring to move. His eyes still showed unease, but less of the fear he had shown before.

Seeing his tense expression, Xie Xie casually asked, "My name is Xie Xie, the second 'Xie' is the 'Xie' in 'encounter.' What's your name?"

The boy was slightly taken aback, then blinked, "I...I didn't call out..."

"Pah, pah, pah, what I meant was, what's your name?"

Upon hearing this, the boy replied softly, "I...I'm called Yuan Ye."

Xie Xie raised an eyebrow. "It's a nice name."

Yuan Ye gave a soft "hmm" in a low voice. He quietly raised his eyes and glanced at Xie Xie beside him. The young man's eyebrows and eyes were full of youthful spirit, and his vitality was impossible to hide.

The car drove smoothly toward the Xie family's main residence.

The streetlights outside the window lit up one by one, casting a dim yellow light into the carriage.

The car slowly drove into an open area.

The ornate wrought iron gate stood majestically, with servants standing guard beside it. Upon seeing the car arrive, they immediately bowed respectfully and slowly opened the gate.

The Xie family's main residence was far more impressive than I had imagined.

The vast estate covers an area of ​​lush greenery that is neatly trimmed, and winding bluestone paths lead directly to the main building deep inside.

The European-style main building is magnificent and grand. The lights are lit one after another, exuding a sense of luxury and solemnity in the twilight. At a glance, one can see the family's prominence and extraordinary status.

Xie Xie turned his head to look at Yuan Ye beside him.

Yuan Ye glanced around indifferently, without the slightest surprise, but her fingertips were still gently clenched, carrying a hint of barely perceptible restraint.

But there was no sign of shock.

Sure enough, it must be that scion of that powerful family who ran away after a fight.

Xie Xie sighed.

Why did he impulsively bring her back?

The car came to a smooth stop at the bottom of the steps in front of the main building. The driver got out first and respectfully opened the car door for the two of them.

Xie Xie stepped out first, then turned around, reached out and helped Yuan Ye out of the car.

After getting off the bus, he naturally let go of Yuan Ye's hand.

However, Xie Xie had just taken a step when someone tugged at the hem of his clothes.

Turning around, he saw Yuan Ye tugging at his clothes, blinking at him with an innocent look in her eyes.

I wonder if it was just Xie Xie's imagination...

Why does he feel like he's picked up a second Tang Wulin?

Is this correct?

Xie Xie fell into deep thought.

Chapter 98 The Tumultuous History of the Xie Family (Mainland Chinese New Year Edition)

Just as Xie Xie led Yuan Ye onto the stone path of the manor, two familiar figures rushed out of the main building in a flurry.

"Old Xie!"

Zhang Yangzi's voice came first, clear and assertive.

"You're finally back!"

He ran ahead, dressed smartly, his face full of smiles, his eyes brimming with the joy of reunion.

Following behind him, Wang Jinxi, though slightly more composed, walked quickly toward the two of them with a simple, honest smile on his face.

As former members of Class Zero, Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi naturally knew the holiday schedule and had been waiting to welcome Xie Xie. They were overjoyed to see him.

But soon, Zhang Yangzi noticed Yuan Ye following closely behind Xie Xie.

He stopped abruptly, his eyes widening as he looked the red-haired boy up and down with great curiosity.

Wang Jinxi also stopped and looked at Yuan Ye. Looking at his thin figure, pale face, and striking red hair, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

"Brother Xie, who is he...?"

"Holy crap, Lao Xie! You didn't just kidnap a child on the street, did you?!"

Zhang Yangzi pointed at Xie Xie, his face full of disbelief, then said with great distress, "Brother Xie, we can't do this! Child trafficking is a serious crime!"

Yuan Ye felt a little uncomfortable under their gazes. She subconsciously shrank behind Xie Xie, tightened her grip on her clothes, and lowered her chestnut-red eyes again, not daring to meet their eyes.

"Brother Xie, you should turn yourself in as soon as possible. I'll take good care of the Xie family for you... Ouch!"

With a dark expression, Xie Xie shielded Yuan Ye behind him and kicked Zhang Yangzi aside.

"Get out of my way."

"This is my friend, I met him on the road, he's coming to stay at my house for a few days."

Immediately afterwards, Xie Xie turned to Yuan Ye and laughed, "These two are my brothers. The one lying on the ground with his big butt sticking out is Zhang Yangzi, and the one next to him is Wang Jinxi."

Yuan Ye nodded slightly.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yangzi immediately scrambled to his feet, dusted himself off, and grinned.

"Since Brother Xie brought him back, he's our friend. Don't be shy, just make yourself at home!"

Xie Xie, his face dark, kicked him again.

"This is my house!"

"Hey, Brother Xie, look at you getting impatient again." Zhang Yangzi, who had been kicked aside, quickly raised his hands in surrender. "It's all the same, it's all the same, hehe."

Wang Jinxi nodded slightly, his tone calm: "Welcome. Yang Zi and I are both members of the Xie family. If there's anything you're not used to, or if you need any help, please let us know."

Hearing the two people's friendly words, Yuan Ye's tense body relaxed a little.

He looked up at Xie Xie, and when Xie Xie nodded, he replied, "Hello, my name is Yuan Ye."

"Alright, alright, don't stand at the door anymore. It's getting dark. Come inside and we'll talk. We've already prepared dinner and are just waiting for you to come back," Zhang Yangzi greeted warmly.

"I'll say it again! This is my home, my home!!"

"Then I'm a member of the Xie family now!"

Xie Xie and Zhang Yangzi were playfully fighting, with Yuan Ye and Wang Jinxi following behind them respectively.

The group walked slowly towards the magnificent main building, guided by the lights in the courtyard. The Xie Family Manor was quiet and solemn in the twilight.

……

My name is Yuan Ye.

Today is my fourth day staying at the Xie family's house.

Now, I'm starting to wonder if moving into the Xie family's place was really the right choice.

Boom—!

A deafening roar suddenly tore through the sky, and a menacing mushroom cloud rose from the direction of the backyard, blotting out the sun.

The surrounding emergency soul guides responded instantly.

Countless streaks of dark blue lightning spread out rapidly like a spider web, instantly weaving into a solid hemispherical light shield that tightly imprisoned the raging energy within, preventing its aftershocks from spreading.

The ground was still trembling slightly, and the air was filled with a pungent smell of burning and soul-guided energy fluctuations.

Wang Jinxi and Yuan Ye opened the door at the same time.

The two exchanged a glance and, with perfect understanding, rushed towards the backyard.

When the two rushed to the backyard, the dark blue protective shield was still glowing faintly, firmly locking in the remaining energy fluctuations without any leakage.

Before the two could get close, they saw two dusty figures crawling out from the opening of the protective light shield, looking extremely disheveled.

Xie Xie was the first to climb out.

His clean clothes were covered in dust and turned black, his hair was messy and sticky, and his face was covered in soot.

Zhang Yangzi, who was following behind him, was in an even more miserable state.

Zhang Yangzi was covered in dust, with a black mark on his cheek and half of his eyebrow missing. He crawled along, rubbing his arms and legs and groaning, looking like he was in a lot of pain.

Xie Xie looked at Zhang Yangzi with a constipated expression and said, "Hey Lao Zhang, are you here to learn mecha repair or mecha demolition?"

"You fucking reversed the energy circuit, didn't you know that?!"

Zhang Yangzi scratched his cheek somewhat guiltily, "Those two things are the same color, how could I know which is the front and which is the back..."

"That's not all, you even went and messed with the mech's soul-guided cannon device on your own, forcibly increasing its power. No wonder it exploded! Luckily, it was a white mech used for testing, otherwise we would both be finished!!"

"Brother Xie, weren't you also quite curious? Didn't you ask me to take it apart?"

"Who gave you permission to forcibly dismantle the soul guide core?!"