Qing Yun stared in shook at the girl before him.

At a glance the girl dressed in blue looked to be fourteen to fifteen years of age. She was as fair as snow with charming rosy lips and a delicate nose. Her amber eyes were shining like orbs in thhe sky as small drops that were akin to stars were pouring down on her jade like cheeks. Her face exuded a dazzling gentleness and softness.

Staring at the nearby girl whose eyes were reflecting a deep longing. Qing Yun took a closer look and unconsciously called out to her, “Su’er?”

“Big brother Yun!”

Before Qing Yun could react, the girl’s soft body was pressed against his. Her jade like hands were hugging his neck tightly as pearl shaped tears were rolling down her cheeks from wide amber eyes.

Qing Yun hugged the girl back but his mind was still a mess. He could feel that this girl who was sobbing silently in his embrace was undoubtedly his little sister. But Qing Su should be just four years old, then who was this graceful young lady who hugged him like she was afraid that he would disappear if she looked away.

“Big brother Yun, is it really you? I’m not dreaming right?” Qing Su’s sobbing voice sounded into Qing Yun’s ear as she let go of his neck and put her soft hands on his cheeks.

Looking at her tear stained face, Qing Yun felt his heart ache.

“Little Su, what’s wrong, why are you crying? Did someone bully you? Tell your big brother, I’m gonna take care of them!” Qing Yun touched her cheeks gently with a warm smile on his face.

“It’s really you! Big brother Yun, you finaly woke up!” Qing Su exclaimed as she buried her face in his chest.

Looking at his graceful little sister Qing Yun could guess what happened but he was stunned by that thought.

“Big brother Yun, wait here, I’m going to call mother!” After roughly fifteen minutes, Qing Su finally left Qun Yun’s embrace and run out of the room without waiting for his reply.

Qing Yun was left alone in the room with a bewildered look on his face. He glance at a mirror hanging on one of the rooms walls as he moved closer to it. In the mirror he saw the reflection of a handsome young man, roughly sixteen to seventeen years old. Black deep eyes, soft sharp lips together with his smooth flawless skin and the purplish mark between his brows that added a devilish look to his face, he appeared very handsome. Of course he didn’t looked feminine, his face actually gave of a manly aura.

“Hmm, ten years in coma and still as handsome as always!” Qing Yun’s mouth formed a slight arc as he glance at his reflection.

From my and Qing Su’s appearance it looks that I was asleep for ten years. What the hell is going on? It’s because of the heavenly tribulation?

Qing Yun sat down as he fell into contemplation but his eyes narrowed suddenly. He felt a throb in his heart as he licked his lips to let a sour taste enter his mouth.

This… Murdering Heart Powder!! Qing Yun expression darkened as he said softly.

Hmph

Qing Yun gave a snort of disdain as he slapped a few spots on his body. He extended his hand and a barely visible mist flew out of his middle finger.

In his previous life Qing Yun learned about all the poisons present in this world, his knowledge in medicine was unparalleled. He could identify a poison’s name and effect with just a whiff. How could such a low level poison affect him.

The Murdering Heart Powder was odorless but not tasteless. It’s potency wasn’t bad, a normal person would lose his life in less than ten minutes, but to Qing Yun this was just child play.

It seems someone wished for my death! I wonder who…

A strange smile appeared on Qing Yun face.

“Hmm?” The mark between Qing Yun gave off a purple luster but it subsided soon after.

“Yun’er!” A women’s gasp of surprise was heard from the side.

Qing Yun looked toward the graceful women. His expression already went back to normal and a warm smile was hanging on his face, but it was soon replaced by a dark expression.

“Yun’er you really woke up!” Qing Yin embraced Qing Yun tightly, she didn’t even noticed the change in his expression.

Qing Yun looked at the angelic face that didn’t show any sign of aging even after ten years, but his heart couldn’t help but ache as he saw her pale countenance and thin physique. Poison. Qing Yin was poisoned.

“Mother, this son is unfilial, I have let you suffer those years!” Qing Yun embraced her back as he softly pressed several acupoints on her back.

“What are you saying, I’m the one who let you down. I couldn’t let you recover sooner.You had to spend your childhood years like. Are you still willing to call me mother?” Streams of tears were pouring down on Qing Yin cheeks and her voice was filled with grief.

Qing Yun was startled.

“What are you saying mother? This wasn’t mother’s fault! No matter what you will always be my mother!” Qing Yun exclaimed.

“Hehe, isn’t that great sister, I told you it’s gonna be alright!”

Aside from Qing Yun And Qing Yin there were three more people in the room, they came at the same time as Qing Yin. One of them was of course Qing Su. Her mouth was curled upward but her eyes were sullen.

The one who spoke was the women next to Qing Su. She had long dark hair flowing down her snow white shoulders. Strangely enough a faint light blue luster was exuded from her hair. Her facial feature were as exquisite as they were perfect. Her pearl like lips formed a gentle smile as she glanced at the pair of mother and son. She exuded a kind of charm similar to Qing Yin. It was a kind of gentleness that came from a mother. Her graceful figure made it hard for someone to look away. Qing Yun figure trembled slightly as he saw her, not because of her beauty but because of the familiarity he felt towards her.

A man was standing next to her. He looked like he was still in his thirties. His hair was midnight black and his eyes were dark brown, framed by graceful brows. He skin was tanned. He had prominent cheekbones and a well-defined chin and nose. Muscles rippled across every part of his body but he was not overly bulky. He was obviously a seasoned warrior.

Qing Yun eyes flashed as he glanced at this man. His strength was impressive, peak of Xiantian. In this region this man was a peak figure. Qing Clan clan master was also a peak Xiantian warrior but he was already over one hundred years old. While he knew that this man wasn’t as young as he appeared, he was still much younger than Qing Long. His facial features gave of a heroic aura but strangely enough, Qing Yun couldn’t help but think of a fatherly man when he glanced at the amiable smile that hung on the man’s face.

“Yun’er, those two are your uncle Xiang and aunt Yijun! They are from Su Clan. Even though we are not related by blood we treated each other like family since we were young!” Qing Yin exclaimed.

“Junior greets uncle Xiang and aunt Yijun!” Qing Yun cupped his fists towards them. Since his mother treated those two as brother and sister, he will naturally treat them with his utmost respect. Qing Yun also knew that those two were extraordinary people.

“Haha, good kid, it’s good that you’re finally awake!” Su Xiang let out a loud laugh as he strongly patted Qing Yun shoulders. He seemed very pleased with this young man’s response.

“Xiang, don’t be rough with Qing Yun, he just woke up and still need to recuperate!” Su Yijun clear voice was heard from the side. There was a slight annoyance in her voice.

“I’m grateful for you concern aunt Yijun, but I’m alright, I feel like I could run a few kilometers right now!” Qing Yun exclaimed heroically.

“Haha, that’s how a man should be, after ten years you’re body must be sluggish. Let’s go out for a bout, I’ll accompany you!” Su Xiang voice was loud but not unpleasant, one could not help but feel at ease when they heard it.

“Uncle Xiang, it will be my pleasure!” Qing Yun exclaimed. He had a very good impression of this honest looking man.

The three ladies by the side were smiling as they saw the exchange between the two men.

“Sister Yin, I’m sorry about my husband.” Su Yijun said with a helpless voice.

“There’s no harm to it sister Yijun, elder brother Xiang was always like that. Yun’er seems to be fine as well.” Qing Yin smiled as she glanced at her son.

“Sister Yin, you….” Su Yijun stared in shook at Qing Yin. The paleness on Qing Yin face started to dissipate as a rosy color took it’s place. Her eyes started to regain their vigor too.

Su Yiujin stretched out her hand and touched Qing Yin's chest. Qing Yin felt a cool but not entirely cold aura spreading inside her body. Before she could react an ecstatic smile appeared on Su Yijun face as her eyes became moist.

“Sister Yin, the poison… it disappeared!” Su Yijun couldn’t help but exclaim in shook.

“Ah!?” Su Xiang, Qing Su and even Qing Yin exclaimed in shook. The only one who wasn’t surprised was Qing Yun, but at this moment he widened his eyes in astonishment. Of course it was not because of Qing Yin condition as he already was aware of it and knew that she will recover. No, Qing Yun eyes never leaved Su Yijun since she used her profund strength to check Qing Yin’s condition.

Ice Phoenix Divine Art… How is this possible, did someone from the Ice Phoenix Palace survived? What the hell is going on?!

Although it didn’t show on his face, Qing Yun trembled inwardly in great astonishment.

The Azure Dragon Continent was formed from nine countries. Divine Wind Empire is one of the nine nations that rule this continent. Every country is ruled by a royal family, the royal families being the strongest force in their respective empires. In the past the Divine Wind royal family was the strongest force in the Divine Wind Empire but as time passed they gradually weakened. Now there are four major powers that are stronger than the royal family, Ice Phoenix Palace being one of them.

In Qing Yun previous life, Ice Phoenix Palace was destroyed by Demon Gate, leaving just a few survivors, but even those survivors were hunted and killed eventually.

Could it be… No it’s not possible, they were all killed back then.

Qing Yun clenched his fists tightly and let his nails bury into his palms as the slight pain started to clear his mind. His heart was pained as he thought about that.

His eye couldn’t help but darken as his mouth parted and two words were let out unconsciously, “Su Xiuying…”