Chapter 198: I Want to Relocate the Graves

Lian Li did not believe for a second that the original owner’s brother hadn’t realized this point.

It wasn’t just Yun Huizhou who felt distressed because he thought Lian Li had personally experienced those hardships. Even Lian Li himself felt quite angry on behalf of the original owner.

He felt that besides paying respects to the parents and repairing their graves for the original owner, he had to do something more for him. Since the original owner’s brother and sister-in-law couldn’t stand to see him living well, he would make them suffer a bit as well.

Furthermore, although the original owner hadn’t actually been sold, he had been tormented by them until he ran away from home, eventually dying by the roadside.

Seeing Lian Li remain silent for a long time, Yun Huizhou thought he was merely putting on a brave face while actually being heartbroken. He assumed that because the other party was his biological brother, Lian Li was too kind-hearted to seek revenge and could only endure it all in silence.

At this thought, Yun Huizhou felt his heart tighten. Since Lian Li had met him, when had he ever suffered such a grievance?

Yun Huizhou lowered his eyes, thinking that while Lian Li was kind and valued family ties enough to forgo revenge, he himself was not someone to be trifled with. Unfortunately, he had to consider Lian Li’s feelings and be mindful of his boundaries.

After a long while, Lian Li was the first to break the silence. “Yun Huizhou, if I said… I want to take revenge on my brother and sister-in-law…”

“They should be punished properly,” Yun Huizhou said decisively. “Even if the person this happened to wasn’t you, it is only natural for someone to retaliate after being treated that way. How do you want to take your revenge?”

To be honest, having spent a long time in the violent world of the martial arts circles, the mention of “revenge” usually implied killing. However, that was clearly not applicable in this situation.

Lian Li thought for a moment and said, “Relocating the graves. I want to move my parents’ graves to Jianggao City. There, I can ensure their graves won’t end up neglected for over a year.”

Yun Huizhou watched him, his lips twitching. He wanted to ask, That’s it? But it wasn’t his place to say, so his expression became somewhat distorted.

This kid… was truly too soft-hearted.

How was this revenge? Wasn’t this a perfectly legitimate request? If the brother wouldn’t look after the parents’ graves, it was only reasonable for Lian Li to move them and take over the responsibility himself.

It would be better to let him go and give the brother and sister-in-law a beating—one severe enough to leave them with permanent ailments.

“And,” Lian Li continued, not noticing Yun Huizhou’s expression, “then there is the matter of dividing the family estate. The things our parents left behind should have been split half-and-half between my brother and me. He wanted me to suffer so badly, and selling me definitely had something to do with that.”

“He specifically sought out a middleman for this, clearly intending to have me registered as a slave. That way, I wouldn’t be able to claim any of the family property. I must take back what belongs to me.”

Yun Huizhou nodded, yet he still felt in his heart: Isn’t this just what is owed? How can this kid call this revenge?

As expected, it would still be better to just go and beat them until they were left with permanent injuries.

“Then, we will…” Lian Li looked around, then leaned in to whisper a few words into Yun Huizhou’s ear.

After hearing Lian Li finish, the corners of Yun Huizhou’s mouth curled up slightly, though he was clearly still not entirely satisfied.

This kid was indeed still showing mercy because the man was his only living relative. However, at least he was thinking of revenge rather than doing nothing at all.

If this kid really just stayed silent and did nothing, then after they returned, Yun Huizhou would have to have a serious talk with the Sect Elders about this matter. He would let the Elders properly educate the boy.

He reached out and patted the back of Lian Li’s head, then smoothed down the hair draped over Lian Li’s back. “We’ll do as you say.”

The two returned to the graves of the original owner’s parents once more. Lian Li offered a stick of incense and burned a significant amount of paper money.

Lian Li didn’t really know what to say, so he could only remain silent. Fortunately, Yun Huizhou didn’t find his silence strange; after all, many people were silent when visiting graves.

After paying their respects, the two went to the outskirts of the village.

Lian Li did not show his face. He let Yun Huizhou enter the village to find a few children playing. Yun Huizhou gave them each a piece of candy to verify Auntie Liu’s story about Lian Li’s brother and sister-in-law selling him, failing to produce the person, and being confronted by the middleman.

After confirming from the children that it was indeed true, Yun Huizhou returned and told Lian Li.

Lian Li gave a soft “Mhm” and said nothing more.

The two returned to the nearest town.

Since Lian Li wanted to relocate the graves, the first step was to determine the location of the new burial site. It was impossible for the two of them to rush back to Jianggao City right now to handle it.

Therefore, the first thing Yun Huizhou did upon entering the inn room was to ask for paper and brush. He wrote down the matter of Lian Li relocating his parents’ graves and asked Uncle Zhang in Jianggao City to find someone to scout for a location and finalize the address.

While he was writing that letter, Lian Li was writing another one to the South Island Lord, informing him that he and Yun Huizhou would be returning late because they had decided to relocate his parents’ graves.

More than half a month later, Lian Li and Yun Huizhou finally received a reply from Uncle Zhang. The new burial site had been selected, and the plot was already being excavated and prepared.

By the time Lian Li finished his business here, the site over there would be ready for the relocation.

Once they had the reply, the two didn’t delay. They immediately went to find someone to consult the calendar for an auspicious date for moving a grave. They also settled on all the necessary items for the relocation and hired a Master to preside over the rituals.

Two days before the appointed date, after the two had finished dinner at the inn as usual, Lian Li looked up and said, “The night is dark and the wind is high—perfect for doing some robbery and intimidation.”

Yun Huizhou pinched the back of his neck and said, “The way you put it makes it sound like you’re going to do something evil. You’re clearly just using the most simple and crude method to handle official business.”

Lian Li said with a grin, “Let go, I’m heading over.”

Yun Huizhou didn’t let go, instead asking, “Are you sure you don’t want me to go with you?”

Lian Li waved his hand and said, “No need, I can handle it myself.”

Seeing Lian Li’s firm attitude, Yun Huizhou didn’t insist. He withdrew his hand and let him leave.

After staying in the room alone for a while, he jumped out of the window and hid in a concealed corner under the eaves. Only after seeing Lian Li’s figure move further away did he silently follow.

Lian Li naturally didn’t know that Yun Huizhou was quietly following behind him, nor could he have detected it.

He moved quickly, heading straight for the home of the original owner’s brother and sister-in-law.

The original owner’s village wasn’t a poor one, but the family’s blue-brick house was still a prominent sight in the village.

When Lian Li arrived, the lights in the house had already been extinguished, and the occupants had fallen asleep.

However, Lian Li had come today specifically to cause trouble, so he naturally wouldn’t be so considerate as to let them sleep peacefully.

He raised his foot and, with a loud bang, kicked the door wide open.