SPMT : Chapter 59: Various States of the Xiao Family

At the Zhou residence…

 

“Sister.” Sun Miaomiao entered Sun Miaoyin’s bedroom and called out.

 

“You don’t seem to be in a good mood,” Sun Miaoyin observed Sun Miaomiao’s expression.

 

“I can’t believe Xiao Linfeng and Wang Lu are still alive, and they’ve both advanced to the eighth level. These troublemakers have such good luck. That ferocious woman Wang Lu is always giving me dirty looks. If I weren’t from the Sun family, she might have whipped me to death,” Sun Miaomiao vented angrily.

 

“Wang Lu is too arrogant. She actually publicly whipped Xiao Muhong’s concubine to death. Although I didn’t have much affection for that Maple Snow, seeing someone killed like that is still disturbing,” Sun Miaomiao added.

 

“Marriage to Xiao Muhong was somewhat unfair to you. I thought Xiao Muhong would come into power,” Sun Miaoyin frowned.

 

Sun Miaomiao sighed. “I’m already married. It’s too late to talk about this now.”

 

“The path of cultivation is full of variables. Xiao Linfeng and Wang Lu escaping unscathed this time doesn’t mean they will every time. We’ll just have to wait and see,” Sun Miaoyin comforted.

 

“Sister, you’re fortunate. You married Zhou Kanghe, a genius who’s already at the sixth level of Qi Refinement. Who knows, he might even reach Foundation Establishment in the future,” Sun Miaomiao said enviously.

 

Sun Miaoyin waved her hand. “It’s too early to talk about Foundation Establishment now. But with Kang’s ability, reaching the ninth level of Qi Refinement should be achievable.”

 

Sun Miaoyin’s tone was light, and a hint of pride flashed in her eyes.

 

Sun Miaomiao looked at Sun Miaoyin with envy. “Sister, you’re lucky. Marrying Zhou Kanghe, such a genius, and he’s already at the sixth level of Qi Refinement. Maybe he’ll even reach Foundation Establishment in the future.”

 

Sun Miaoyin raised her chin slightly. “Dragons don’t associate with snakes. He should understand that.”

 

Sun Miaomiao nodded. “You’re right. How could a brute like Xiao Linfeng be worthy of you? When he was expelled from the mercenaries, he was poisoned. Even if the poison is cured, there will still be consequences. He’ll probably be stuck at the fourth level of Qi Refinement for the rest of his life, barely managing in some rural place.”

 

Sun Miaoyin delicately lifted her tea cup and took a sip. “Let’s not talk about him anymore. Just mentioning him makes me feel bad. Xiao Jingting is also coming back. He always acts like the perfect grandson whenever he sees you.”

 

Sun Miaomiao blushed. “I’m his sister-in-law now. He probably won’t dare to do anything.”

 

At that moment, Zhou Kanghe entered Sun Miaoyin’s bedroom. “Has your sister been here?”

 

Sun Miaoyin nodded. “Yes. I can’t believe Xiao Linfeng and Wang Lu are still alive. Miaomiao isn’t in a good situation.”

 

Zhou Kanghe narrowed his eyes, his expression turning serious. “Xiao Linfeng and his wife are still alive. That’s quite fortunate for the Xiao family. Having two individuals at the eighth level of cultivation is a considerable blow to the other families in the Desert City.”

 

“I heard that Xiao Linfeng wants to bring Xiao Jinfeng and Xiao Jingting back. I thought Xiao Jinfeng had no chance of turning things around, so I let him go. But this guy has surprisingly good luck. Not only did he survive, but now he wants to return to the Desert City,” Zhou Kanghe said.

 

Sun Miaoyin lowered her head. “He’s just a fourth-level cultivator. He’s not much of a threat to you, and his influence on you is limited. You don’t need to worry about such a minor figure.”

 

Zhou Kanghe grumbled, “If he were an ordinary person, I wouldn’t mind. But he had a marriage contract with you! Just thinking about his past relationship with you makes me want to kill him.”

 

Sun Miaoyin gave Zhou Kanghe a sidelong glance, teasingly saying, “You’re being petty.”

 

Zhou Kanghe suddenly hugged Sun Miaoyin, and the two of them shared a smile before tumbling onto the bed.

 

Zheng Peier helped her younger son get dressed while urging her older son to get out of bed.

 

“Mother, why do we have to get up so early?” complained Xiao Yuerong, puffing out his cheeks.

 

“Your two uncles are coming back today, so we need to get up to greet them,” Zheng Peier explained.

 

Xiao Yuerong snorted. “It’s just two useless uncles coming back. What’s the big deal?”

 

Zheng Peier furrowed her brow. “Don’t speak nonsense.”

 

“My brother didn’t speak nonsense! Father said the same thing. I really don’t understand why Grandpa and Grandma are bringing them back. The second uncle has a bad reputation, and the third uncle is a spendthrift. They’re more trouble than they’re worth,” Xiao Yuefeng said disdainfully.

 

Zheng Peier shot her older son a warning glance. “No matter how disappointing your uncles may be, they are still your grandparents’ sons. When you’re in front of your grandparents, don’t talk nonsense.”

 

Xiao Yuefeng nodded seriously. “Mother, don’t worry. I know how to handle this.”

 

“When we’re in front of your grandparents later, remember to speak sweetly,” Zheng Peier reminded.

 

Xiao Yuefeng nodded. “I know. Grandpa and Grandma like me. I’m different from those two bastards born to Xu Mu’an.”

 

“Mother, will the idiot come back?” Xiao Yuerong asked.

 

Zheng Peier nodded. “Yes.”

 

Xiao Yuerong smirked. “I wonder what kind of savage he’s turned into in that rural place. When he comes back, I’ll give him a good lesson.”