Chapter 309: Entering the King of Wu's Mansion Alone

In Stone's heart, there is a tender spot that always remembers a lively, adorable, and kind-hearted little girl.

When he was in trouble, when he was immobilized and his mind and memory were blurred, many people in the King of Wu's Mansion abandoned him. No one cared for him or stayed by his side, only a cold bed remained. At that time, a little girl named A-man stayed by his sickbed, with tears in her eyes, constantly reminding him not to forget that he was the Supreme One, a born Supreme.

A-man was originally a servant's descendant but was exceptionally intelligent and thus allowed to enter the inner quarters to take care of Stone. When he was "ill" and on the brink of death, those who had once been warm and welcoming, like his cousins and the clan members who had once anticipated his rise, began to distance themselves upon hearing about his "condition". Only A-man remained to care for him.

Through the memories revealed by the Willow Goddess, Stone vividly saw those scenes—the warmth of human relationships and the coldness of worldly affairs. When he lost his Supreme Bone and became a dying patient, he experienced a lot.

Years have passed, and he wonders how A-man is now. Has she been doing well?

There was once a promise that A-man, seeing his memory becoming blurry and his mind deteriorating, would make him remember and not forget her name.

"A-man, I'm back. This time, I’ve come to take you out of the King of Wu's Mansion," Stone murmured, with a touch of nostalgic sadness on his face, but also with hope and a smile of anticipation.

The capital city was in an uproar. The battle at the Rain King’s Mansion shook the entire city, leaving everyone stunned. The news spread and caused a stir.

Not everyone had made it to the scene, and many had just received the news, dumbfounded by the incredible events.

Following the Great Demon God, the Rain King’s Mansion had been demolished once again, with large areas turned to ruins, and even the Rain God's decree had been devoured. It was astonishingly miraculous.

At first, many people could not believe that a teenager could stage such a grand spectacle. It was inconceivable and shocking to all directions.

“The Rain Clan has really had bad luck for eight generations, being attacked twice in a row. Such a grand reputation has gone to waste.”

“Why provoke anyone? First, they challenged the Great Demon God, claiming they would clean up the King of Wu’s Mansion, and then they provoked this universally detested kid. What happened? They got their retribution.”

Ultimately, people were still amazed by the kid. Even though they knew of his extraordinary talent, they hadn’t expected him to dare to enter the Rain King’s Mansion and perform such astonishing feats by himself.

At this moment, many major powers were searching for him, a ruthless child who had opened up ten Heaven’s Caves, claiming to be the young Supreme.

He was a prodigy who had stepped out from the Void Realm and truly appeared in front of everyone, attracting the attention of many major forces. As long as he survived, his future achievements were limitless.

Of course, there were also those with ulterior motives secretly investigating, looking for opportunities to eliminate him, such as the Tuoba ancient family and the four great families.

Amidst the chaos in the capital, Stone arrived in front of a grand mansion, staring blankly. Was this where he was born?

White marble steps, with giant auspicious beasts lying on both sides, and a vermilion gate leading to a magnificent mansion.

This mansion appeared even more imposing and grand than the Rain King’s Mansion, but all it had left for him were sickness and injuries. He stayed here briefly, less than a year, and then left.

Back then, so many clan members fought against Stone Ziling, and it was all thanks to his father who fought his way out to protect him. Even now, it still feels a bit cold.

At that time, most of his father’s old friends and his grandfather’s comrades had been transferred away from the mansion, and it truly was a cold and desolate place.

Stone's thoughts were numerous; only A-man had made him feel immensely warm back then.

“Hey, young man, you’ve been standing here long enough. Is there something you need? If not, please leave quickly,” said a guard in front of the King of Wu's Mansion.

Stone was surprised; he did not feel the oppressive demeanor he had anticipated. The guard’s tone was quite calm, contrary to his expectations.

“I thought you were going to chase me away,” he said with a self-deprecating smile.

“If it were before, you would definitely have been chased away. Last time, even the Fifteenth Master was mocked by guards when he returned, and they were all dismissed,” several guards laughed.

“I thought so,” Stone murmured.

“Are you really here to visit?” someone questioned, looking at him.

“Yes, I want to enter the King of Wu's Mansion,” Stone said calmly.

“You are?” They were surprised, wondering what a young boy was here for.

At that moment, chaos erupted on the street as people rushed in, clearly the mansion's own people.

“What’s the rush?” a general stepped out of the mansion and asked them.

“Something big has happened. The Rain King’s Mansion has been demolished, and even the divine decree has been devoured. We need to report back to the mansion.”

The returning people spoke one after another. Suddenly, one of them fixed their gaze on Stone, saying, “Why are you here?” He was extremely shocked.

The Rain King’s Mansion had fallen into chaos, and all the major clans were aware, but many details still needed to be investigated and reported by their members, such as the specifics of the battle.

“Heavens, a ruthless child has come to our mansion!” the returning people exclaimed.

The gatekeepers and others were also astonished. Even the general took a few steps back, scrutinizing Stone with surprise.

“Are you here to visit the mansion?” A group of people exclaimed. This was a killing star; coming here, did he want to demolish the King of Wu’s Mansion too? Everyone was on edge.

Stone remained calm, stating that he did not intend to start a war.

The general nodded, being very accommodating, and invited him inside to wait in a hall while they went to report.

This was a major issue, and everyone was afraid of making mistakes, not daring to be careless, facing him with a sense of imminent danger.

This seemed absurd to them, as a teenage boy was causing them such immense pressure.

Stone waited for a while, pondering silently, and then suddenly disappeared from his spot, directly entering the mansion. He feared that the Rain King’s Mansion would send word to inform Stone Ziling that he was Stone, and at that time, it would be difficult to take A-man away.

He transformed into a wisp of smoke, moving through the mansion. Relying on his memories, he did not make any mistakes and proceeded towards the area where he had once lived.

“A-man, where does she live?” he asked a servant.

“She lives over there, but…” The servant had not finished speaking when Stone vanished, leaving him astonished at the speed.

“A-man, I am Stone. I’m back to take you,” Stone rushed into the small courtyard, which was exceptionally quiet.

A young woman looked up in surprise at him.

“You are not A-man. Where is she?” Stone had an intuition that this was not the A-man he knew.

“A-man was taken away by the Fifteenth Master long ago and hasn’t returned to the King of Wu's Mansion,” the young woman said swiftly and clearly.

“Why do you look so pale and shocked?” Stone asked her. Although she quickly revealed the situation, she looked at him as if she had seen a ghost.

“Are you really Master Stone?” the young woman asked quietly.

“You know me?”

“A-man often mentioned you, saying you wouldn’t die and would definitely return, and you would remember her,” the young woman said.

A warm feeling surged in Stone's heart as he sat on a stone pedestal in the quiet courtyard, experiencing a sense of affection mixed with a tinge of sourness.

A-man had such confidence in him. While everyone else in the King of Wu's Mansion thought he would die from his illness, A-man meticulously cared for him, crying and telling him not to forget, to remember, and to stay alive.

Years have passed, and she had not forgotten, saying she would return and visit him.

“A-man,” Stone softly called out, remembering her pretty face with big eyes. After so many years, she must have changed a lot.

When he first entered the courtyard and realized A-man was not there, he felt a wave of panic, fearing something might have happened. He did not expect that she had been taken away by his grandfather.

“Why?” Stone asked.

Clearly, the young woman was smart and knew what he wanted to understand. She quickly informed him.

“Fifteenth Master came to the mansion to learn about the past and knew that A-man had taken care of you. A-man is exceptionally intelligent and talented, so he took her away.”

“A-man is very capable?” Stone asked with a smile.

“Very capable. She’s a genius. The clan deliberately kept it hidden to avoid external knowledge, as a kind of reserve. Also, when the Fifteenth Master fought with that spider, A-man had even given a warning, which drew the Fifteenth Master’s attention,” the young woman chattered, clearly having a good relationship with A-man.

“A-man,” Stone thought of the warm scenes from his childhood. Although he did not see her today, he received very good news.

“Are you really the Stone mentioned by A-man?” the young woman asked courageously.

“Yes,” Stone nodded.

“Heavens, you are the born Supreme!” The young woman felt overwhelmed. A person thought to have been dead for many years had returned.

“Where did my grandfather take A-man?”

“I don’t know,” the young woman shook her head.

At this moment, the King of Wu's Mansion was in chaos, with loud noises that even attracted outside attention. Many people on the streets looked on with suspicion.

“What’s happening?”

“That ruthless young man entered the King of Wu's Mansion and then mysteriously disappeared, making the mansion feel like it was under siege.”

In fact, there was indeed great disorder in the mansion. The arrival of the killing star, followed by his sudden disappearance, made many people extremely nervous.

It was known that this young man had just dealt with the Rain Clan, and now he was here, which made everyone uneasy.

Hearing the commotion, Stone strode out and headed toward the main hall. As soon as he appeared, he was immediately surrounded by a large group of people, and the atmosphere became extremely tense.

In the distance, Stone Ziling approached, surrounded by a group of people.

From another direction, a group of old men arrived, clearly in opposition to Stone Ziling and his group.

“This is the child from the Void Realm who caused countless disturbances and has just caused a ruckus in the Rain King’s Mansion, demolishing many palaces,” someone whispered.

Many people looked over, feeling like they were facing a great enemy.

“I heard he opened ten Heaven’s Caves in the Void Realm and is known as the Young Supreme, having broken Stone Yi’s record,” someone asked.

“Indeed.”

These words were heard by the people of the King of Wu's Mansion, and their reactions varied. Stone Ziling and his group had cold eyes, while the old men were both surprised and regretful.

Originally, the King of Wu's Mansion might have had its own Young Supreme, but that had passed.

“You are quite remarkable. After causing such a commotion in the Rain King’s Mansion, do you intend to make trouble here as well?” someone beside Stone Ziling said coldly.

“Who exactly are you?” another person demanded.

“My name is Stone,” Stone announced boldly, giving his name without any pretense. His voice was like thunder, shaking the King of Wu's Mansion and reaching the outside world.