Rebirth: He refused to Divorce Again-Chapter 1294: An Unexpected Encounter

But unexpectedly, through a twist of fate, he met Fang Liang, who was a kind person and cared for him until his final moments.

Therefore, before his death, he did not destroy the Red Phoenix, but entrusted it to Fang Liang.

Elder Sima sighed softly and suddenly spoke, "You need to discuss this with your father. If he doesn’t agree, I can’t take you away."

"My father is out, but I will speak with him tonight. Uncle Sima, as long as you don’t mind me being a burden, he will certainly let me go with you."

Fang Liang said earnestly.

Elder Sima nodded noncommittally, having never met Fang Liang’s father but knew some things about the old man from Xiao Wen and Gu Qiaoqiao’s conversations. Although there were reasons, he wasn’t an easy person to deal with. Even if he wanted to fulfill this kindness, it should be done with mutual consent.

It wouldn’t be right to kindly offer help only to owe a karmic debt.

This is something he didn’t want to see.

Elder Sima thought for a moment and took something from his pocket—a thin sheet of yellow paper. Then he wrapped the Nirvana Stone with it.

Unexpectedly, the thin yellow paper disappeared silently on the surface of the Nirvana Stone, like candy wrapper melting in the mouth.

Then Elder Sima handed the Nirvana Stone to Fang Liang, "I have already controlled some energy; you can wear it now without any issues."

Fang Liang accepted the Nirvana Stone without asking questions and wore it around his neck.

The familiar feeling returned, just like when he first put it on.

It was as if a wanderer had finally returned home.

No pain, naturally.

At this moment, because of this encounter, Fang Liang’s eyes sparkled, a light that hadn’t appeared in his eyes for many years.

It was hope for the future.

Elder Sima patted him on the shoulder, "With such determination, I believe heaven will favor you."

With that, he led the way out of the study and said as he walked, "Since you are confident you can leave with me, start packing. I’ll fetch you in three days."

Fang Liang followed behind, his voice suddenly choked with emotion, "Uncle Sima, regardless of success, I thank Elder Sima for your kindness."

Elder Sima smiled slightly, "It’s just fate."

Though the elder spoke this way, Fang Liang couldn’t think like that. These unbelievable events perhaps only appear in legends and storybooks, yet they happened in his life.

How couldn’t he feel excited and grateful?

Yet years of restraint had shaped his personality; he managed his emotions well and followed Elder Sima to the courtyard.

Seeing the two come out, Gu Qiaoqiao and Xiao Wen quickly stood up.

Elder Sima’s loud voice echoed in the courtyard, "Fang Liang, I have things to attend to and need to take the two girls away."

"Uncle Sima, please stay for lunch; it’s already prepared." Fang Liang earnestly pleaded.

Elder Sima waved his hand, "No, I indeed have matters to attend to."

Fang Liang didn’t insist, understanding that such people are passionate by nature.

His gentle gaze fell on Xiao Wen and Gu Qiaoqiao; whatever the future held, these two young girls lit his beacon of hope, especially Xiao Wen, who really had done much for him.

But he had no way to repay her.

He could only wish her the best going forward.

At that moment, Xiao Wen and Gu Qiaoqiao didn’t understand what transpired. Actually, Gu Qiaoqiao could have overheard, but the presence of Elder Sima and Fang Liang in the study made it simply impolite to eavesdrop.

So Gu Qiaoqiao used Spiritual Energy to shut off her hearing.

Yet even so, Gu Qiaoqiao sensed Elder Sima had spoken to Fang Liang about something important; otherwise, Fang Liang wouldn’t appear this way.

From her few encounters, Gu Qiaoqiao concluded he was someone whose emotions didn’t show on the surface.

Not that he was exceedingly deep or scheming, but his expression always carried a breezy smile, concealing his true inner world.

However, the moment he stepped out earlier, Gu Qiaoqiao clearly saw his expression changed from calm to excitement, fervor, joy, disbelief... all sorts of complex emotions flashed in his eyes.

Though he quickly regained composure, Gu Qiaoqiao had caught it distinctly.

By now, Elder Sima had walked over to the two girls, and upon seeing the empty plates, he teased, "You two girls really are quite unrestrained."

Gu Qiaoqiao chuckled, showing her bright white teeth, "This is Uncle Fang’s home; no need to stand on ceremony."

"Exactly, exactly. Why be so formal at Brother Fang’s house?" Xiao Wen remarked logically.

Brother Fang?

Uncle Fang?

Sister Xiao Wen!

Elder Sima frowned, somewhat amused, as he pointed at the two girls, "Look at you two, what on earth are those titles?"

"Oh, Dad, we each have our own references; this shouldn’t be nitpicked."

She didn’t wait for Elder Sima to speak before asking, "Dad, can you tell us what was discussed inside?"

Elder Sima didn’t hide anything and readily answered, "I want to take Fang Liang away, but first I need his father’s consent."

"What, you want to take him away?" Xiao Wen asked, wide-eyed with surprise.

"Yes, I plan to take Fang Liang away from here."

Xiao Wen wanted to ask more, but instead, she smiled and winked at Fang Liang, "Brother Fang, I think your father might not agree, you know."

From what she knew, that old man doted on his son very much.

Fang Liang seemed like his very life; how could he let his son leave Jinling City with a stranger?

Fang Liang smiled, speaking with tact, "I believe my father doesn’t want me to leave because he fears I will become someone else’s burden. Just maybe, this will inconvenience Uncle Sima in the future."

For great kindness, no thanks spoken; currently, he was just an ordinary person without the skills or abilities to repay Uncle Sima.

Moreover, speaking flowery words to Elder Sima held little purpose.

"No bother at all; see you in three days." Elder Sima said unconcerned.

He didn’t definitively state everything, as Xiao Wen worried, even if Fang Liang encountered an Immortal, for someone as stubborn as Old Man Fang, it wouldn’t necessarily mean consent. At that point, threatening with his life, even if Fang Liang’s resolve were strong, he’d ultimately compromise.

With that, he gestured to the two girls and started heading out of the courtyard.

Indeed, he had many tasks ahead, given some ambiguous traces in Jinling City that he planned to investigate.