He yearned to belong, but was terrified of being cast out.
Zhong Ling headed to the kitchen to prepare dinner with Big Bell.
Although Zhong Chenghuai didn't return that evening, there were still five people for dinner.
Zhong Yi had just mentioned that Shen Xuan might become part of the family, so with a new member joining, Zhong Ling decided to make a few extra dishes.
As a Four-finger Peak Soul Master, Zhao Kai had felt something was off about Shen Xuan's condition from the moment he saw him.
But at the time, Zhao Kai couldn't quite pinpoint what the problem was.
When Zhong Yi said he wanted Zhao Kai to perform the Soul Awakening for Shen Xuan, inspiration struck.
He immediately realized why Shen Xuan was covered in so many purple marks!
Zhao Kai pondered for a moment, organized his thoughts, and spoke to Zhong Yi in an exceptionally serious tone.
"Young Master, if I'm not mistaken, this young friend you've brought back, Shen Xuan, is covered in purple marks."
