56: Chapter 56 Little Fish Confronts the Issue

Actually, blood-testing for kinship wasn't reliable, but in this era, people believed in it. Furthermore, in the original story, this was how Xiao Yuer and Hua Wuchuan confirmed their identities.

After hearing Meng Li's words, Xiao Yuer fell silent.

He understood Meng Li's meaning. The blood-testing for kinship sounded simple because, with his intelligence and his relationship with Hua Wuchuan, obtaining the latter's blood wouldn't be difficult. However, if Hua Wuchuan sensed something was amiss, he would inevitably become suspicious.

If the matter was true, and Hua Wuchuan found out, it would be a significant blow to him.

No matter what, Yao Yue and Lian Xing were the ones who raised him. Judging by Hua Wuchuan's demeanor, he must deeply respect Yao Yue and Lian Xing, perhaps even viewing them as parents. To then discover that they not only murdered his biological parents but raised him solely for revenge...

Any normal person would find this impossible to accept.

At the same time, the fact that Meng Li could calmly suggest such a simple and effective verification method indicated that the matter was highly likely to be true.

Seeing Xiao Yuer remain silent, Meng Li spoke up, "Besides the blood-testing for kinship, you have two other ways to verify it. First, go to Red Leaf Pavilion. Red Leaf Pavilion has records of this matter, but the relevant documents are all at their headquarters, which is hard to infiltrate."

"Second, go to Yihua Palace. Given the style of Yao Yue and Lian Xing, if you simply mention the events of that year, the probability of them concealing the truth is small."

"However, if they realize your identity, they will most likely try to kill you immediately."

Hearing this, Xiao Yuer realized, "The two troublesome people you mentioned earlier—are they them?"

Meng Li frankly admitted, "That's right."

"Are you afraid they will cause you trouble?"

Meng Li shook his finger, correcting him, "It's not fear; I just dislike trouble."

"Then if you hadn't told me, there would be no possibility of them finding you."

Meng Li smiled, "But if I didn't tell you, it would be very difficult for me to obtain the Qiao Duo Tian Gong Secret Manual from you. Besides, didn't you just say you wouldn't reveal that I was the one who told you? As long as you keep your word, it's highly unlikely they will come looking for me."

"That's true," Xiao Yuer smiled, then rubbed his temples, "What do you think I should do?"

"What are you referring to?"

Xiao Yuer said, "Whether I should tell Lao Hua, and seek revenge against his two Masters."

Revenge was something he was certain about immediately. A parent's feud was irreconcilable. Even if he had never met his biological parents, he should avenge them. But the matter also involved Hua Wuchuan, his biological brother, who was raised by Yao Yue and Lian Xing. Without knowing the inside story, he would inevitably side with them.

If Xiao Yuer insisted on revenge, he and Hua Wuchuan would certainly become enemies.

At that point, the brothers turning against each other would fulfill Yao Yue and Lian Xing's wishes.

If he told Hua Wuchuan the truth, not only would it be a shock to him, but it would also put him in a difficult position afterward.

No matter what, Yao Yue and Lian Xing had ultimately raised him.

Furthermore, given Yao Yue and Lian Xing's Martial Arts skills, even if the brothers united, they wouldn't be a match for them.

If he didn't tell Hua Wuchuan the truth, and Xiao Yuer sought revenge alone, at most one person would die. If he told Hua Wuchuan and dragged him along, it was highly likely both would die.

Yet, logically, Hua Wuchuan should know.

Moreover, Xiao Yuer couldn't guarantee that after his death, Yao Yue and Lian Xing wouldn't tell Hua Wuchuan the truth.

If that happened, Hua Wuchuan would likely collapse even more.

Therefore, the matter was incredibly tangled.

Even Xiao Yuer couldn't help but have a headache.

Meng Li understood immediately and raised his hand, "This is your business. I can't advise you, nor do I want to get involved. I only told you the truth because I wanted the Qiao Duo Tian Gong Secret Manual. But speaking of which, based on your meaning, you completely believe it without needing to verify it?"

Xiao Yuer replied, "Verification is definitely necessary."

"But your reaction makes me feel that the matter is very likely true, so even without complete confirmation, I have to consider it in this direction."

"Forget it, I won't trouble you anymore."

"I will think this over myself."

"As for the Qiao Duo Tian Gong Secret Manual, I will write it out for you after I verify things. But speaking of which, where can I find you then?"

Meng Li didn't answer, asking instead, "How long will your verification take?"

Xiao Yuer thought for a moment and replied, "About two months."

"Two months?" Meng Li murmured lightly, then considered, "If nothing unexpected happens, I should be back at Meng Family Village by then. Meng Family Village is adjacent to my father-in-law's Tie Family Village. You can find out when you get there."

"Fine."

...

"You haven't said a word since you came out. Is there something wrong with your background?"

On the street, Hua Wuchuan walked for a while, then couldn't help but ask upon seeing Xiao Yuer silent.

"Nothing," Xiao Yuer replied casually, then vaguely added, "It's just that when I was investigating my background, I originally wanted to see if my parents were still alive. But I found out they passed away shortly after I was born, so I'm a bit down."

Hua Wuchuan said, "My condolences."

Xiao Yuer waved his hand, "I never even met them, and so many years have passed. There's nothing to offer condolences for."

Then, he took the opportunity to inquire, "By the way, Lao Hua, what about your parents?"

Hua Wuchuan answered without hesitation, "I don't know. Grand Master and Second Master picked me up from the wilderness. I don't know who my parents are."

Xiao Yuer's gaze narrowed slightly, "Then you never thought about looking for them?"

"No," Hua Wuchuan replied without hesitation, then added, "I grew up in Yihua Palace since I was young. My two Masters and the others in Yihua Palace treated me very well. I feel like whether I have parents or not makes little difference. Moreover, whatever the reason, they abandoned me in the wilderness."

"Since they abandoned me, I have no need to be fixated on finding them."

Xiao Yuer clenched his fist, "Is there a possibility that they didn't abandon you, and you weren't picked up from the wilderness?"

Hua Wuchuan shook his head.

"Why?" Xiao Yuer asked.

"My Grand Master and Second Master wouldn't lie to me."

Xiao Yuer said, "Then what if one day, they lied to you?"

"Then they must have their own difficulties."

Xiao Yuer: "..."

At this moment, Hua Wuchuan also reacted and suspected, "Why are you suddenly asking me so much, and even doubting my Grand Master and Second Master?"

"Could it be that your background is related to them?"

Xiao Yuer didn't answer, asking back, "When you first met me, did you feel an inexplicable sense of closeness and familiarity?"

Hua Wuchuan paused.

Xiao Yuer continued, "I felt that way when I met you."

This was the truth; otherwise, he wouldn't have wanted to be friends with Hua Wuchuan right after they met.

A moment later, Hua Wuchuan replied truthfully, "Yes. Why are you asking this?"

Xiao Yuer said solemnly, "Because we might be biological brothers."

Hua Wuchuan: "..."

E Tongtian, who was following behind like a backdrop, exclaimed, "What? Is it true or false?"

Hua Wuchuan frowned, "This joke isn't funny at all."

Xiao Yuer said, "This isn't a joke. It's simple to verify if it's true or false—just give me a drop of your blood."