Super System in the Early Tang Dynasty

Chapter 206 Going Home

As the group stood in front of the door, looking towards the signboard, a loud, high-pitched, and joyful bark came from the front yard, drawing attention in the tranquil alley.

As soon as the first bark rang out, another slightly sharp but not shrill, equally joyful bark came from the yard.

Just as the barking subsided, another exclamation arose, as if complaining about the two dogs running around and barking. Strangely, there were no shouts or curses like in ordinary households. After the slight disturbance, the entire courtyard returned to its previous quiet and tranquil state.

Hearing the barking of the dog, Li Xingzhi's calm heart was stirred.

He also sensed the joy and happiness of the two dogs, and consequently, he felt a sense of joy at their reunion.

From the side gate of the Li residence, a massive dog, as large as a wolf and with its golden fur billowing, charged out with a roar, rushing straight at the people standing in front of the gate like a hurricane.

When Old Man Luo saw this enormous dog, which he had never seen before, he was immediately startled! Before he could even react, the golden retriever was already upon him.

Old Man Luo was no ordinary man either. After his initial shock, he saw the strange dog approaching with overwhelming force and dared not be careless. His whole body surged with heat, and his muscles and veins bulged up like earth dragons, forming strands of steel rope. He stood in front of the two men, ready to fight the giant dog.

He was crouching and standing at attention, ready to be attacked by the giant dog, when he felt a figure sweep past him with a breeze. Before he could react, the thin figure collided with the giant dog!

"It's over!"

As Old Man Luo watched the figure rush out, his heart turned cold—judging from the giant dog's ferocious approach, there was no chance that the young man would survive!

His eyes were bloodshot, and his already swollen body seemed to expand even more. The fierce, murderous, and killing aura that had accumulated over decades burst forth at this moment!

He immediately set off to avenge the young man.

Even though they had only met by chance and for less than half an hour, and were not even acquaintances, this man was his son's savior, yet he died before his eyes. How could he not be furious?!

Old Man Luo felt a surge of heat in his chest and was about to step forward and punch the dog when he was stunned by what he saw. He was dumbfounded. The boy's thin body was now like an iron wall, and he did not take a step back even when the giant dog pounced on him. It seemed that he was playing happily with the giant dog.

"Big Yellow, did you miss me?" Li Xingzhi squatted down, avoiding Big Yellow's licking tongue, and stroked its fluffy, clean golden fur with his hand, asking happily.

Surprisingly, the giant dog actually rubbed its head against Li Xingzhi's face for a while, nodded, and made a soft whimpering sound.

At this moment, the man and the dog became the only scene in this small world, harmonious and natural. The father and son standing beside them could feel an overflowing emotion. It was as if they were not just a man and a dog, but two people who had been separated for a long time and were reunited.

Just as Li Xingzhi was enjoying this warm and peaceful moment, several more whimpers came. The man and the dog turned their heads to look, and before they knew it, a cluster of fiery red had appeared at the side door. Amidst the fiery red, a few white spots stood out, like pure white snowflakes fluttering in the raging fire.

Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be another giant dog.

"Diandian!"

The giant red dog responded with a few whimpers, though more reserved than the golden giant dog from before. It strode lightly and quickly approached Li Xingzhi.

Li Xingzhi hugged Diandian and affectionately rubbed her fluffy head.

"Dian Dian, did you miss me?" Li Xingzhi stroked her fluffy fur and said with a smile, "Did Da Huang bully you? If Da Huang did, I'll teach him a lesson for you."

The fiery red giant dog whimpered a few times, its bright eyes filled with a hint of confusion; clearly, it didn't quite understand such complex language.

Whether Dahuang understood or not, he looked into Dian Dian's eyes with tenderness, then stuck out his tongue and licked her face a few times.

Beside him, seeing two enormous dogs that seemed to have come to life, Old Man Luo was once again stunned. Seeing the dogs' figures clearly, feeling the surging, powerful energy within them, and recalling the attack just moments before, he couldn't help but feel a wave of fear!

However, after what he just witnessed, he no longer had any doubts about Luo San's words that "this young man in front of him once swept away a crowd with a single sword strike."

He figured that if he had dealt with that attack like the boy had, he would never have been able to do so with such ease. Thinking this, his gaze towards the boy who was affectionately interacting with the two large dogs not far away changed, now showing admiration mixed with a touch of eagerness.

Although Old Man Luo was not a pure martial artist, he was still very enthusiastic about improving everyone's strength.

Li Xingzhi felt the sudden, burning gaze fixed on him. Looking back, he saw Old Man Luo still waiting at the door, and a sense of apology and embarrassment welled up inside him. He had been so engrossed in catching up with the two dogs that he had forgotten about the guests.

He patted the two dogs, immediately stood up, and said apologetically, "I am delighted to see an old friend again, and I have kept you waiting."

"It's alright, young friend. Your natural ease is just like our style!" At this moment, Old Man Luo's face, which was as sharp as if carved by a knife, softened a bit.

Just then, footsteps sounded, and another person came out of the side door.

Old Man Luo turned his head and saw a fair-skinned, plump woman running out, clutching her skirt. Although she looked somewhat disheveled, her eyes were bright and clear, her eyebrows were relaxed and high, and her whole demeanor was gentle and pleasant. He assumed she was one of Li Xingzhi's elders.

As soon as the woman came out, she looked around and saw the two large dogs squatting beside her. Just as she was about to speak, she saw the young man next to the giant dogs, paused for a moment, and then beamed with joy, "My lord is back!"

"Ah Lang?" Old Man Luo was puzzled. Then he saw the woman walk to Li Xingzhi's side, clearly acting like a servant, and realized he had misunderstood again. Even with his thick skin, he couldn't help but feel embarrassed.

Li Xingzhi looked at the fair-skinned and beautiful woman in front of him, puzzled. After scrutinizing her for a while, he finally noticed a hint of familiarity in her features and tentatively asked, "Aunt Wu?"

"It's me, Ah Lang, don't you recognize me?"

Li Xingzhi never imagined that in just a few years, Aunt Wu, who used to have rough hands, a sallow face, and a vulgar and somewhat mercenary air, would have become like this.

He had forgotten that he had filled the large well in the Li residence with a considerable amount of spiritual spring water, along with many precious water-purifying treasures. While the well water was now far inferior to the spiritual spring water, it was still clearer and more refreshing than those deep mountain springs. Furthermore, the ordinary breathing techniques and physical exercises he had passed down were revered as divine arts by these servants. They practiced them diligently every day at the appointed time. Over the years, although they hadn't developed internal energy, they were all physically strong, with sharp hearing and eyesight, and their minds had become clearer and more agile.

Why didn't Aunt Wu go to Wangjia Village with Wu Laoliu?

Aunt Wu treated Wu Laoliu like her own child. Meanwhile, with Li Xingzhi's permission, Wu Laoliu had already married and settled down in Wangjia Village with the widow Wang Liu, and was also looking after Li Xingzhi's land and property. Logically, Aunt Wu should have gone with him.

"I'm just an old man, and I'm more comfortable staying in this mansion. If I leave this mansion for too long, I feel uncomfortable all over."

As the two were talking, the dark door creaked open a crack, and a young man darted out, his eyes darting around, his whole body brimming with cleverness.

As soon as he stepped outside, he noticed Granny Wu and the two giant dogs beside her. His mind settled down, and he looked at the people around him, asking, "Granny, who are they?"

This was rather rude, but seeing his clear eyes and childlike words, none of them were displeased.

Aunt Wu quickly pulled the young boy over and introduced him to Li Xingzhi, saying, "Young master, this is Little Stone. Master Shi took pity on him on the street and took him in, letting him study at the academy. I saw that he was clever, so I kept him in the mansion to do some chores."

Little Stone looked at the handsome young man in front of him, who had an indescribable charm that made him approachable. Just as he was getting curious, he heard Aunt Wu call out "Ah Lang." He quickly lowered his head, but couldn't suppress his curiosity and kept glancing at him sideways.

There were hardly any rules in Li Xingzhi's household, especially after Wang Xiucai left; the master and servant got along very casually. Old Man Luo, a rough man, was slightly surprised by the interaction between master and servant, but didn't take it to heart.

After introducing Xiao Shitou, Aunt Wu sent him away and accompanied Li Xingzhi and the others towards the gate.

As soon as Little Stone entered the mansion, the dark gate of the Li family creaked open, and a dozen men and women lined up to greet their master's arrival, without a trace of chaos or panic.

Old Man Luo looked at the servants. The men were strong and powerful, and the women were fair-skinned and plump. Although their clothes were simple, they were much better dressed and cleaner than those of ordinary people. What was rare was that each of them had clear eyes and was holding their breath and waiting, showing a solemn and imposing manner.

Before he had taken more than a few steps, a series of neat and heavy footsteps approached, making Old Man Luo's heart tighten.

His pupils suddenly contracted as he stared intently at the door!

Inside the gate, dozens of burly men marched out in two neat rows. These men were all strong and muscular, with disciplined manners, large and powerful limbs, and full of vitality, even surpassing Old Man Luo in many ways.

The person at the very front was somewhat thinner, but still extremely strong. This person had no sleeves, revealing that he was a single-armed individual!

Though he only had one arm, when Old Man Luo looked at this man, an extremely dangerous feeling surged into his heart, just like when he challenged an enemy general in front of tens of thousands of troops. That dangerous and exciting feeling made the hair on Old Man Luo's body stand on end, his blood and qi surge uncontrollably, and he felt an urge to speak out. (To be continued.)