Chapter 298: Picking Up Memories

Tong Bo, Dou Dou, and Tong Xin arrived at Yin Zhong's room without any obstruction.

The three of them opened the mechanism and once again arrived beneath the Underground City.

Looking at the Underground City before him, Tong Bo felt nothing, merely wandering around inside, looking here and there in a daze.

Meanwhile, Tong Xin walked all the way to the central area of the Underground City, and looking at the giant snake-shaped sculpture before him, the familiar-feeling Tong Xin reached out his hand to touch it.

Unexpectedly, there was actually a mechanism on the snake-shaped sculpture, and the sculpture moved the moment Tong Xin touched it.

Caught off guard, Tong Xin had his finger cut by the suddenly moving snake-shaped sculpture.

Seeing that Tong Xin was injured, Tong Bo and Dou Dou walked straight up, and Dou Dou asked:

"Tong Xin, how are you?"

Looking at the faint glow on the snake-shaped sculpture that had pierced Tong Xin's finger, Tong Bo suddenly said rationally:

"Tong Xin, the snake-shaped sculpture is poisonous, hurry and circulate your Qi to purge the poison!"

Upon hearing this, Tong Xin also felt as if some change was occurring within his body, so he hurriedly sat cross-legged to circulate his Qi and neutralize the poison.

Yet this poison was intimately familiar to Tong Xin; it was the snake venom of the Blood Python from back then.

While he was circulating his Qi to neutralize the snake venom, the memories sealed away by the Spirit Mirror began to revive in Tong Xin.

Tong Bo bringing him and Tong Zhan up, breaking the Blood Wish leading to the freezing of Shuiyue Dongtian, being imprisoned by Yin Zhong in the Underground City, being sucked into the Spirit Mirror Space by the Spirit Mirror, and Tong Bo pleading with the Spirit Mirror to sacrifice himself in exchange for Yin Zhong's kindness, his wisdom, and a series of other scenes constantly surfaced before Tong Xin's eyes.

After Tong Xin finished circulating his Qi to purge all the snake venom from his body, he looked at Tong Bo with red, teary eyes.

Seeing the suddenly distraught Tong Xin, Tong Bo asked with a worried face:

"Tong Xin, what's wrong with you?

Could it be that you haven't purged the poison?"

Dou Dou also looked at Tong Xin with a worried expression.

After hearing Tong Bo's words, seeing that his elder brother had become like this yet was still worrying about his safety, Tong Xin could no longer hold back the urge to cry, and he hugged Tong Bo and began to weep.

"Big Brother, I remember now, I remember everything.

Big Brother, why did you do this? Why did you sacrifice yourself to fulfill me and Yin Zhong!"

Dou Dou looked at Tong Xin, took Tong Xin's hand, and asked:

"Tong Xin, you remember everything?

Then tell us how you and Tong Dage went missing, and why you and Yin Zhong ended up like this."

Tong Xin said with red eyes:

"Back then, I stole the Spirit Mirror and brought it to Hell Valley to bask in the sun. When Big Brother came to find me, the two of us were sucked into the Spirit Mirror Space by the Spirit Mirror.

And inside the Spirit Mirror Space was Yin Zhong, who had escaped from Hell Valley. Big Brother fought a great battle against Yin Zhong in the Spirit Mirror Space for five years.

Five years later, Big Brother discovered that the Spirit Mirror could no longer contain Yin Zhong, and I had committed the mistake of acknowledging Yin Zhong as my master.

For the sake of all living beings, Big Brother pleaded with the Spirit Mirror to sacrifice himself, to give his kindness to Yin Zhong, and let Yin Zhong use his divine power to help others.

Big Brother also gave his wisdom to me, allowing me to distinguish right from wrong.

The wisdom I possess now is exactly Big Brother's former wisdom, and the kindness Yin Zhong has now is also Big Brother's.

Big Brother sacrificed his life in exchange for a new life for me and Yin Zhong, preventing this catastrophe of heaven and earth.

My Big Brother, why did you do this? You always only consider others and never consider yourself."

After speaking, Tong Xin hugged Tong Bo and continued to cry bitterly. Tong Xin regretted it deeply now; if it weren't for his own willfulness back then, Big Brother and he wouldn't have been sucked into the Spirit Mirror Space, and Big Brother wouldn't have become like this.

Dou Dou was also teary-eyed after hearing this. She hadn't expected the story of Tong Bo and the others over the past five years to be like this, and that the current scene was all bought with the sacrifice of Tong Bo's life.

Her Tong Dage was a towering hero who always only considered others and never thought of himself.

Dou Dou hugged Tong Bo from behind, leaned her head against him, and said: "Tong Dage, I know you are a towering hero.

But when you were sacrificing yourself, did you think of me?

If you died, how would you expect me to go on living?"

Tong Bo first pushed Tong Xin away and said:

"Tong Xin, no matter what danger you encounter, Big Brother will save you. Who else would, if not your brother?"

Then Tong Bo turned around and hugged Dou Dou, saying:

"Alright, Dou Dou, I know.

Now that I have you, and have things I need to protect, I will definitely cherish my life."

Dou Dou hugged Tong Bo tightly, unwilling to let go; she was afraid that if she let go, Tong Bo would disappear again.

However, Dou Dou was very glad that Tong Bo was still alive.

Moreover, the current Tong Bo did not bear so many responsibilities; he was no longer as worried about the country and the people as before, always sacrificing for others. He was now straightforward and honest, daring to love and hate, which gave Dou Dou more time to spend with Tong Bo.

Tong Xin looked at the two of them embracing tightly, a smile on his face. Seeing the Big Brother he respected most find happiness, Tong Xin was genuinely happy.

Tong Xin spoke up:

"Alright, Big Brother, Sister-in-law, don't hug anymore.

It's already noon, I haven't even had breakfast yet, I'm starving. We should go out to eat."

Upon hearing Tong Xin's words, Dou Dou's face turned crimson as she pushed Tong Bo away, saying in a soft voice:

"What are you talking about?

Who is your sister-in-law?"

Tong Xin laughed:

"I have already acknowledged you as my sister-in-law. If it were anyone else, I wouldn't acknowledge them."

Dou Dou laughed:

"Sure enough, after gaining Tong Dage's wisdom, you rascal have become much more slippery.

Why didn't you eat some breakfast while you were at Qin Shuang's place? Could it be that the great Boss Qin of the Ririsheng Guild is stingy about a single breakfast?"

Tong Xin shook his head and said:

"I had just gotten up and was preparing to eat breakfast when you all arrived.

Because of you, I didn't even get to eat breakfast!"

"Alright, alright, I know."

"Let's go, let's head out, I'll treat you to lunch!"

Dou Dou waved her hand and said.

"Thank you, Sister-in-law!"

Tong Xin cheered.

Dou Dou enjoyed hearing Tong Xin call her sister-in-law repeatedly, and walked happily in front of Tong Bo and Tong Xin.

Meanwhile, Yin Tianxue and Tong Zhan, having failed to find Tong Bo and Dou Dou, arrived in front of Yujian Villa; the two of them had a very obvious attitude—they were here to sponge a meal off her maiden home.

Tie Feng saw Yin Tianxue and Tong Zhan and bowed, saying:

"Young Miss, Son-in-law, Tong Bo and Tong Xin went inside an hour ago; I didn't expect you two to come as well."

"Are Big Brother and Tong Xin both here?"

Tong Zhan asked in confusion.

Tong Zhan was extremely puzzled right now; why would Tong Bo and Tong Xin run to Yujian Villa for no reason?

Tie Feng replied:

"It seems they wanted to go to the Second Master's room to look for something!"

"Oh, I understand now!"

Tong Zhan realized with a start; it seemed Tong Bo and the others were likely going to the Underground City to search for memories again.

"Tie Feng, go tell my father and Big Brother that we haven't eaten yet, and ask them to prepare a few more dishes."

After Yin Tianxue finished speaking, she pulled Tong Zhan into Yujian Villa and walked toward Yin Zhong's room.

Yujian Villa was Yin Tianxue's home, so naturally, she would not stand on ceremony with Tie Feng and the others.

After hearing this, Tie Feng immediately ran to the main hall and said:

"Villa Master, Old Master, the Young Miss and Son-in-law have arrived, along with Tong Bo and Tong Xin.

The Young Miss asked the Old Master and Villa Master to wait for them to eat together." The father and son, who had originally been preparing to go eat, wore smiles on their faces after hearing Tie Feng's words.

Yin Tianqi laughed:

"Now that Tianxue is married, she still runs to Yujian Villa every single day."

Yin Hao, who had been full of smiles, suddenly turned serious after hearing Yin Tianqi's words and said:

"This is Tianxue's home; she can come back whenever she wants.

Could it be that a dignified Yujian Villa can't even afford to feed her and Tong Zhan?"

Seeing Yin Hao's protective stance, Yin Tianqi hurriedly spoke to defend himself:

"Father, I was just joking, I was just joking.

I'll go to the kitchen and tell them to add a few more dishes; since Tianxue and the others are here, the meal must be more lavish."

Only then did Yin Hao's expression soften significantly as he said:

"That's more like it!"

Seeing Yin Hao's protective behavior, Yin Tianqi shook his head vigorously, then trotted off to the kitchen.

Just as Tong Zhan and Yin Tianxue reached the courtyard of Yin Zhong, they happened to run into Tong Bo and the other two walking out.

Tong Xin, having recovered his memories, saw Tong Zhan and Yin Tianxue before him, stepped forward to hug Tong Zhan tightly, and then spoke in his old voice:

"Second Brother, Second Brother!"

Hearing this form of address again after several years, Tong Zhan felt moved inside and said:

"Tong Xin, you... you remember?"

Tong Xin nodded and replied:

"I remember.

I remember everything."

"Second Brother, it's all my fault that Big Brother has become the way he is now; if it weren't for me, Big Brother wouldn't have ended up like this."

Tong Zhan stroked Tong Xin's head to comfort him:

"Big Brother's situation is not your fault.

If Big Brother hadn't sacrificed himself, this world would have already been plunged into misery due to the reappearance of Yin Zhong.

So Big Brother did it for the sake of all living beings; I think if Big Brother were given another choice, he would still choose this!"

Tong Xin looked at Tong Zhan in confusion and said:

"Second Brother, you knew all along?"

Tong Zhan nodded and said:

"The Six Great Elders and I activated the Spirit Mirror and learned the cause and effect of all this from it.

Since Big Brother chose this, we should respect his choice. Big Brother is much happier now than he was before, so let's not burden him with certain responsibilities.

Before, he carried us on his shoulders; now, let it be our turn to protect Big Brother."

After Tong Zhan finished speaking, a defiant-looking Tong Bo walked up and said:

"That won't do.

You are all my younger brothers; how could I let you face danger?

If we are to face it, we should face it together!"

Tong Zhan and Tong Xin nodded, pulled Tong Bo over, and the three brothers hugged each other tightly.

Tong Zhan spoke up:

"Big brother is right, the three of us brothers are of one mind, our combined strength can cut through metal!"

Watching the three brothers hugging tightly, Dou Dou and Yin Tianxue wore smiles; the Tong Brothers of the past had finally returned.

Yin Tianxue spoke up to interrupt the brothers' embrace:

"Are you hungry? I had my father and big brother prepare a meal, if you're hungry then come with me!"

After hearing this, the three brothers let go of their embrace, and Tong Xin said to Yin Tianxue:

"Hello, sister-in-law!"

Hearing Tong Xin's "Hello, sister-in-law," Yin Tianxue felt as sweet as if she had eaten honey, and she smiled:

"Hey!

Let's go, let's go, today sister-in-law will take you to eat something delicious!"

The "sister-in-law" made Yin Tianxue beam with joy; she walked in front of the group, hurrying toward the main hall.

Brought to you by the great author Duan Fengyun, from "Traveling Through the Heavens Starting from Wind and Cloud."