Chapter 174: Sun Fang’s Possession (2)
Sun Fang, having regained his full balance, launched into a relentless assault, his movements a blur as he unleashed a flurry of strikes toward Li Chen. The room transformed into an impromptu battleground, the air charged with the intensity of their struggle.
Li Chen, determined to avoid harming his cousin, evaded each oncoming attack with calculated precision. His agile movements allowed him to dance around Sun Fang’s strikes, displaying a fluidity that spoke of years of combat training. Li Chen’s eyes, though focused and vigilant, revealed the internal conflict he grappled with—a conflict between self-defense and the desire to free Sun Fang from the malevolent influence.
Sun Fang’s strikes came with increasing ferocity, each blow delivered with a force that left the air vibrating. Li Chen’s dodges were swift, a testament to his skill and the deep bond that made him reluctant to retaliate. The room echoed with the rhythmic dance of their movements, a poignant reminder of the familial connection that persisted even in the midst of chaos.
Li Chen, now positioned near the shattered vase, sidestepped Sun Fang’s attacks with a grace that belied the emotional turmoil within him. The fight unfolded like a delicate balance between self-preservation and a yearning to break the spell that had gripped Sun Fang. The dimly lit room bore witness to a clash of physical prowess and emotional restraint, a struggle that transcended the boundaries of a mere physical altercation.
Soon, Sun Lixia came down the stairs and turned on the main lights of the living room, her eyes widening as she took in the intense scene before her. "Li Chen, what is going on here?" she inquired with a mix of concern and confusion.
Li Chen, still maintaining his defensive stance, replied, "He is possessed by something."
Sun Lixia, perplexed, questioned further, "What do you mean?" Suddenly, Sun Fang repeated the haunting words that had been echoing through the room, "Give it to me."
Sun Lixia, her worry deepening, demanded, "What is wrong with you, Sun Fang? What do you want?" Sun Fang’s response only heightened the mystery, "Give me the manual, Chosen One."
Sun Lixia’s skepticism grew as she observed the peculiar exchange between the two cousins. The urgency in Sun Fang’s demand, coupled with the cryptic reference to a "manual," left her uneasy. She couldn’t shake the feeling that there was something more to this situation than met the eye, and Sun Fang’s focus on Li Chen raised her suspicions.
As the tension in the room escalated, Sun Lixia braced herself for the unfolding revelation, sensing that the answers lay in uncovering the secrets behind Sun Fang’s mysterious possession and the enigmatic manual he sought.
Once again, Sun Fang charged forward, launching another attack on Li Chen. Sun Lixia, witnessing the confrontation, pleaded, "Don’t hurt him, Li Chen."
Li Chen, maintaining his defensive strategy, reassured, "Don’t worry, I won’t." He continued to skillfully evade Sun Fang’s attacks, demonstrating a delicate balance between self-defense and preserving the safety of his possessed cousin.
In a swift turn of events, Li Chen seized an opportunity and delivered a controlled strike to the back of Sun Fang’s head. With a loud thud, Sun Fang collapsed to the ground. Sun Lixia, alarmed, demanded, "What did you do to him?"
Li Chen, standing over the fallen Sun Fang, calmly responded, "Don’t worry, Mom. He will wake up soon." Sun Lixia, sensing that Li Chen was concealing something, pressed further, asking about the mysterious manual Sun Fang had mentioned.
Li Chen, choosing to keep the truth hidden, shrugged and replied, "I don’t know. He has been repeating those words since he came here." Sun Lixia, aware of the complexities surrounding Li Chen’s existence, couldn’t shake the feeling that there was more to the story. She made a mental note to seek answers from Chen Lao, the enigmatic old man who held the key to Li Chen’s unique situation.
Suggesting a temporary solution, Sun Lixia advised, "Put him on the couch. Maybe he will be better when he wakes up." Li Chen, bending down, lifted Sun Fang and carefully placed him on the couch. The room, once filled with the echoes of a struggle, now settled into an uneasy calm, awaiting the moment Sun Fang would awaken and perhaps shed light on the mysterious manual that seemed to hold a grip on his consciousness.
Sun Lixia, compelled by curiosity and concern, forced open Sun Fang’s eyes. The sight that met her gaze sent a shockwave through her. Sun Fang’s eyes had transformed into an unnatural shade of green, a hue more reminiscent of an animal than a human. Sun Lixia, taken aback, stared at the peculiar eyes before her.
In a startling moment, she witnessed Sun Fang’s eyes slowly dimming, gradually returning to their original color. The sudden change confirmed her suspicions that Sun Fang was indeed under a mysterious spell. The realization left Sun Lixia grappling with questions—Who cast this spell? What was its purpose?
Li Chen, standing by, affirmed, "I told you he was possessed. It’s like something was controlling him."
Sun Lixia, still processing the bizarre occurrence, admitted, "I have never seen something like this in my life."
Li Chen, determined to uncover the truth, cautioned, "I know who to call. He will make things clear for us. Don’t tell Uncle Weilong about this until we fully figure out what is going on."
Sun Lixia nodded in agreement, acknowledging the need for discretion. Li Chen, deep in thought, took out his phone and dialed Chen Yunlong. After a brief conversation, Chen Yunlong confirmed that he would be coming. The call ended, leaving Li Chen immersed in contemplation as the mystery surrounding Sun Fang’s condition unraveled before them.
Sun Lixia sat down, her mind burdened with the weight of the mysteries surrounding Li Chen. She stole glances at him, a sigh escaping her lips as she grappled with the realization that there were facets of Li Chen’s life she might never fully comprehend. The enigma that surrounded him cast a shadow on their relationship, leaving Sun Lixia unsure of how to broach the subject with her son.
The reluctance Li Chen showed in discussing certain aspects of his life only intensified the difficulty of initiating a conversation. Sun Lixia, wrestling with her desire to understand and respect Li Chen’s boundaries, found herself at a loss for words. The silence in the room echoed the unspoken complexities that lingered between them, a barrier that seemed insurmountable at times.
In those quiet moments, Sun Lixia wished for a bridge that could connect her to the depths of Li Chen’s experiences. However, the unspoken agreement to keep certain matters undisclosed hung heavily in the air, making it challenging for Sun Lixia to breach the walls that surrounded her son’s secrets.
