Chapter 365 : Adventure In The Human Realm (5)
A palpable tension hung heavy in the air of Fuxi Palace as the news of the twins’ disappearance reverberated through its halls. The entire staff, from the highest-ranking guards to the lowliest servants, buzzed with worry and anticipation, mirroring the anxieties of the family within.
It was not until Zhang Fengxi arrived with his two sons tightly clutched in his arms, that the tension finally gave way to a wave of relief.
Lady Song, the grandmother of the twins, was in a state of utter despair. Tears streamed down her face as she clutched her grandsons tightly, her voice choked with sobs. "Mingrui, Junjie, why are you two so naughty? You are going to be the last two nails in my coffin!"
The twins, overwhelmed by their grandmother’s grief and the stern faces surrounding them, offered their apologies in muffled voices, their small hands clutching their grandmother’s robe.
"Grandma, I am sowwy..."
"Grandma, don’t cry..."
Consumed by worries, Jiang Muchen almost ripped all hair out of his head as he waited in Fuxi Palace. He had the good sense to send an urgent message to his mother, lest Xie Jianshen could no longer contain himself and decide to personally descend to the Human Realm to look for the twins.
The Fire Guardian, his expression stern and unwavering, addressed the boys. "Mingrui, Junjie," he said, his voice firm, "let me make this perfectly clear: your actions were foolish and irresponsible. There is no excuse good enough for venturing into the Human Realm on your own. You must never repeat this mistake."
Zhang Fengxi, his eyes blazing with fury, ground his teeth together. "Rest assured," he growled, "they won’t. Starting tomorrow, both of you will be under constant watch. No more freedom for you. You will only be allowed to leave Fuxi Palace for your studies at the Golden Dragon Palace, and upon the conclusion of the class, you will come straight home. Understand?"