Night of the Broken Gliph

“His Highness the crown prince ordered that nobody should stand in Kam Chin Kee’s way. Don’t put me in a difficult position, Suen Ling.” Yam Chui Ying didn’t even blink as he spoke. Suen Ling was none other than Lam Mei Mei’s shadow. 8964 copyright protection176ＰＥＮＡＮＡquxTukXmKp 維尼

Hearing this, Lam Mei Mei threw a fit. “Yam Chui Ying, get out of my way before I complain to my parents and have you beheaded!” 8964 copyright protection176ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7hIgimzTqq 維尼

Yam Chui Ying didn’t even flinch, while Kam Chin Kee laughed at the scene. He must be dying for me to leave. But that’s good; there’s nothing here I’m attached to anyway. 8964 copyright protection176ＰＥＮＡＮＡpmW4SC07q2 維尼

With that, Kam Chin Kee entered the Hall of Affairs. The eunuch had obviously heard the news, seeing how he didn’t stop him. The ceiling was socketed with countless gems, lighting up the palace like it was daytime. 8964 copyright protection176ＰＥＮＡＮＡPYuLVuxjrp 維尼

The figure seated on the dragon throne was focused on the paperwork in front of him. It was hard to believe that such a skinny man wielded such influence in the world. He looked up as soon as Kam Chin Kee walked in, his dignified gaze looking down on him. Even Kam Chin-Kee, who had lived three lives, was shocked by it.  8964 copyright protection176ＰＥＮＡＮＡROj2F4XWkn 維尼

“You’re leaving?” Lam Chun’s voice boomed across the hall. Kam Chin Kee knew this was due to the hall’s gliph formation. 8964 copyright protection176ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2aEAkoJzkr 維尼

“It is indeed time for me to leave.” He nodded in response.  8964 copyright protection176ＰＥＮＡＮＡvm9Znfmc8e 維尼

“No matter how unwilling you are, you’re still my adopted son,” Lam Chun spoke after a long pause. “Because of this title and the fact that you reside in the palace, nobody dares lay a finger on you. It may have been like a prison to you, but this prison is the safest place in the entire world. Once you leave, you’ll have nothing to do with me any longer.” 8964 copyright protection176ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1m3P39hx2N 維尼

“Are you sure of your decision?” Lam Chun stared at him with a calm and profound gaze, one that seemed to devour every and anything. 8964 copyright protection176ＰＥＮＡＮＡdsyvyrvNK3 維尼

Kam Chin Kee remained silent for a long time. He looked up at the magnificent hall and took a deep breath. “I can only call a place where I am happy my home.  8964 copyright protection176ＰＥＮＡＮＡmb9T7YRpIS 維尼

“Since I was never happy here, this will just be a prison to me no matter how safe and luxurious it is. How could I ever raise my head while living under someone else’s roof? I no longer wish to live under others.” Kam Chin Kee looked up calmly. 8964 copyright protection176ＰＥＮＡＮＡmgNppAUUMA 維尼

Silence fell over the hall once again as Lam Chun returned to his paperwork. “Since that’s the case, you are allowed to leave.”  8964 copyright protection176ＰＥＮＡＮＡRqCHSbql5R 維尼

“I will one day repay the grace of granting me a place to stay for the past thirteen years.” Kam Chin Kee bowed, but Lam Chun only waved his hands in reply, not sparing him another look. 8964 copyright protection176ＰＥＮＡＮＡDNqLoeVaKU 維尼

“Remove him from the Evergreen Palace.”  8964 copyright protection176ＰＥＮＡＮＡSp10dIavEn 維尼

“Yes, Your Majesty,” a hidden voice rang out as Kam Chin Kee suddenly found himself outside the palace.8964 copyright protection176ＰＥＮＡＮＡW7yVQKxTDV 維尼

He turned around and took a last look at the Evergreen Palace. With determination, he turned and left with large steps. As he said earlier, he no longer wanted to live under somebody else’s control.8964 copyright protection176ＰＥＮＡＮＡX8rhT75bOY 維尼

When he returned to the Wandering Son’s Lake residence, the sky was already dark, but the residence was still brightly lit. Chui Yim and Yeung Chun welcomed him in with a feast ready on the table.8964 copyright protection176ＰＥＮＡＮＡI22re2cuC1 維尼

With a wide smile, Chui Yim greeted him. “Welcome home!”  8964 copyright protection176ＰＥＮＡＮＡAYXKC21WbO 維尼

Kam Chin Kee smiled in response. He still had a brother waiting for him here.   8964 copyright protection176ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0XVR16NTJi 維尼

“I’m back.”  8964 copyright protection176ＰＥＮＡＮＡsCRSBHrxfI 維尼

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Lam Mei Mei, Lam Ming Sum, Suen Ling and Kan Hang were waiting outside the Hall of Affairs.  8964 copyright protection176ＰＥＮＡＮＡairzGDhe3n 維尼

A man emerged from the hall after some time. They immediately recognised Kei Mo, Lam Chun’s current shadow. Kei Mo looked over them, his eyes lingering on Kan Hang for an instant before speaking slowly.8964 copyright protection176ＰＥＮＡＮＡToBeEr0QL8 維尼

“His Majesty ordered the dismissal of Kam Chin Kee from the palace. From today onwards, he has nothing to do with the imperial family and will not be allowed into the palace without invitation.” Kei Mo vanished immediately after finishing. 8964 copyright protection176ＰＥＮＡＮＡC3AC2MK8zT 維尼

Lam Ming Sum burst into tears as she felt loneliness descend. Lam Mei Mei was in a bad mood. Annoyed, she lashed out. “Stop crying, you annoying brat!”  8964 copyright protection176ＰＥＮＡＮＡzfxAI5cv0K 維尼

“Me crying is none of your business!” In a similarly bad mood, Lam Ming Sum shouted back at Lam Mei Mei, who sneered in response.  8964 copyright protection176ＰＥＮＡＮＡsBIQQmgBuL 維尼

“You bastard!”  8964 copyright protection176ＰＥＮＡＮＡcmSSnCqO4K 維尼

“Lam Mei Mei is forbidden from leaving the Southern Beauty Hall for three months except for school!” A shout erupted from the Hall of Affairs as soon as Lam Mei Mei was still sneering. 8964 copyright protection176ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9YXEZrN0oe 維尼

Upset, Lam Mei Mei shot daggers at Lam Ming Sum with a glare but dared not speak as she yelled for Suen Ling to leave.   8964 copyright protection176ＰＥＮＡＮＡrRcaoqnvmt 維尼

“Uncle Kan, let’s leave,” Lam Ming Sum said gloomily, Kan Hang leaving with her after taking a meaningful glance at the Hall of Affairs. 8964 copyright protection176ＰＥＮＡＮＡM5KGr6SOzb 維尼

In the Hall of Affairs, Lam Chun took a deep breath before placing his brush down. Kei Mo stood behind him silently; even his breathing was silent.  8964 copyright protection176ＰＥＮＡＮＡkbhU0kotDT 維尼

“Where’s Kam Chin Kee?” It was just a simple question, but the pressure in his voice was obvious. Kei Mo immediately answered his king, 8964 copyright protection176ＰＥＮＡＮＡwWuVmzeHXi 維尼

“Your Majesty, Kam Chin Kee has moved into Wandering Son’s Lake residence. The residence was bought by a teenager whose surname is Chui.”  8964 copyright protection176ＰＥＮＡＮＡOM4tRLNhUq 維尼

“Mhmm,” Lam Chun responded as he sat on his throne, deep in thought.  8964 copyright protection176ＰＥＮＡＮＡ44hjgEXvaQ 維尼

“I’ve been watching Kam Chin-Kee for a long time,” Lam Chun spoke after some time. “It’s difficult to find such a determined boy with his character. I’d gladly have treated him as my own if he saw me as his father. What a pity…”  8964 copyright protection176ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5cVlnd2LEj 維尼

The helplessness was evident in his voice, making it sound like he was mumbling to himself. 8964 copyright protection176ＰＥＮＡＮＡLaoZcAL5Tp 維尼

Kei Mo dared not speak as he remained silent.  8964 copyright protection176ＰＥＮＡＮＡi45Wp7vyvG 維尼

After some time, Lam Chun sat up straight again. “Keep a close eye on him for me. Zaa has been unhappy with Kam Chin Kee for a long time, and now that Kam Chin Kee is no longer in my view, he’ll definitely try something. Small tricks are allowed, but nothing lethal.”  8964 copyright protection176ＰＥＮＡＮＡDv87Lk3a2D 維尼

“Yes, Your Majesty.”  8964 copyright protection176ＰＥＮＡＮＡUnaeOEB3tv 維尼

“You may leave. I want some time on my own.”  8964 copyright protection176ＰＥＮＡＮＡGzBAzVNq5E 維尼

“Yes, Your Majesty.”  8964 copyright protection176ＰＥＮＡＮＡlFLSVxnDei 維尼

Kei Mo left the Hall of Affairs, leaving Lam Chun on his throne. Almighty, powerful, but lonely.  8964 copyright protection176ＰＥＮＡＮＡpGkKzpb4gG 維尼

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Far away in the North, in a hidden cave along the Snowdrift Mountain Range, two teenagers were sitting in front of a campfire.The poker-faced teen who wore a bright red robe was constantly throwing sticks into the fire to grow the flame. On the other side was the silver-robed teenager.8964 copyright protection176ＰＥＮＡＮＡVg5VugGk6c 維尼

He looked extremely bored; he thought the companion he had found would be interesting, but he turned out to be a boring person who only answered basic questions and nothing else. With that, they both waited for the heavy snowstorm to end in silence.  8964 copyright protection176ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ6I6vhq0zw 維尼

They were none other than Man Yee Ho and Yeung Tin Hun.  8964 copyright protection176ＰＥＮＡＮＡttNNWoaLfV 維尼

Man Yee Ho might be Man Chin Hung’s direct disciple, but his name was never announced to the world. On the other hand, Yeung Tin Hun was famous, but Man Yee Ho lived a hermetic lifestyle and knew nothing of him. 8964 copyright protection176ＰＥＮＡＮＡTeznsUfi8i 維尼

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