eurekapd Chapter 132 The Willful Mother
Chapter 132 The Willful Mother
Ye Yunchu tried several more times, unwilling to give up, but still couldn't get in! That kid got in, wasn't it said that anyone related by blood could get in? Then could he be... Ugh, what am I thinking? How could I not be Xi'er's father! There must be other conditions for getting into this formation, and I just happen to not meet them!
Alright, Ye Yunchu, stop trying. You probably don't have spiritual power and have been mistaken for a mortal!
Yes, Mother-in-law! Ye Yunchu obediently withdrew.
Xie Ling tried it herself, but it didn't seem to work either; she couldn't get in!
The other elders tried one by one, but none of them were able to get in!
They had no choice but to give up! Three days was neither a long nor a short time! Leaving two guards behind, everyone returned to Cloud City!
As soon as everyone arrived at the Dream Clan, Mengya ran over anxiously, "Third Elder, you're finally back! Third Master is refusing to eat again and is throwing a tantrum to see you!"
"What's this old rascal up to now?" Xie Ling said impatiently. "Come with me and see!"
Grandmother, is that grandfather? Xi'er, can we go see him together?
Mother-in-law, I'll also go and visit Father-in-law!
Xie Ling hesitated slightly, then thought, "Fine, this old rascal, I don't know where he heard that you're here, he insists on seeing you. I didn't let him see me, and he's been making a fuss about it for the past few days!"
As the door was pushed open, sunlight suddenly flooded the dimly lit room. The person on the bed squinted and shielded their eyes with their hand, feeling a little uncomfortable.
You old hag, are you trying to blind me with the sunlight?
Hmph! You old fool, I'm not that idle. Take a closer look and see who's here.
Through her fingers, Meng Chang'an saw a delicate figure emerge from the light and shadow, bathed in sunlight!
"Yao'er, my Yao'er is back!" Tears welled up in Meng Chang'an's eyes, and his hands trembled with excitement.
Old fool, look carefully! This is your granddaughter!
Seeing the elderly man on the bed, his hair white and his face streaked with tears of emotion, Gu Lingxi hurried over, sat down by the bed, and took Meng Chang'an's hand. "Grandfather! It's me, Xi'er!"
You are Yao'er's daughter, Xi'er!
Yes, grandfather!
Good! You and your mother look so alike, like you were made from the same mold! Your mother was just like you back then, charming and lively, but unfortunately, she loved the wrong person!
Standing at the back, Ye Yunchu... cough cough! Xiao Xu greets Father-in-law!
Upon discovering that Ye Yunchu was also present, Meng Chang'an's face darkened. "What are you doing here? The Meng Clan does not welcome you!"
Cough cough cough cough... Get out! Seeing how agitated he was, Gu Lingxi had no choice but to persuade her father to go outside and wait for her! After much comforting of her grandfather, she finally calmed him down!
Grandmother, isn't it said that after cultivating oneself, one's body will become very strong and one's lifespan will be extended? Why is Grandfather's health so poor? And why is he so old?
Alas! Back then, your mother violated both clan rules and valley rules in order to marry your father! Dreamfall Valley forbids intermarriage with outsiders! Moreover, your mother, as the Holy Maiden of the Dream Clan, was already burdened with the clan's mission, yet she insisted on her own way!
Her freedom was bought with his Foundation Establishment Pill by your grandfather. Without the Foundation Establishment Pill, your grandfather would be stuck in the Qi Refining stage forever, unable to make any progress in his life! His lifespan would only be around a hundred years!
Your mother, on the other hand, left for the man she loved! She had no idea that your grandfather bore all the punishment for her! He was given fifty lashes by the clan rules, and then received another fifty lashes from the valley's disciplinary hall! His health collapsed instantly! The blow of your mother's death was like adding insult to injury! From then on, he never recovered! I had no choice but to take his place as Third Elder!
Gu Lingxi... So her mother is such a willful person! She really does anything for the one she loves, even neglecting her parents. Perhaps her grandparents spoiled her too much, and her mother probably has no idea of the price her grandfather paid!
Ahem! Old woman, why are you saying these things to the child? She's a poor child who doesn't love her father or mother, knowing so much will only make her unhappy!
Xie Ling pouted, wanting to say that it was all his fault for spoiling their daughter so much that she was lawless and ignorant of the ways of the world! That's why she made such a big mistake! But seeing his expression, she couldn't bear to blame him! She was his mother, and she also had an inescapable responsibility!
Gu Lingxi is very kind-hearted; her grandfather really cares about her!
Is there no cure for my grandfather's illness?
Alas! Yes, it exists, but as Doctor Xie said, even a skilled cook can't cook without rice!
Just one Grade 4 Spirit-Nourishing Pill and a few Foundation-Building Pills would be enough to cure your grandfather's serious illness! But, let alone Grade 4 pills, there isn't even a single Grade 3 pill left in the valley, let alone Grade 4! Grade 2 pills are already a luxury; one a month is barely enough to keep your grandfather alive!
Each family and each person can only have one Foundation Establishment Pill in their lifetime! Once it's gone, it's gone. No one would give up a Foundation Establishment Pill to save your grandfather's life!
Are these herbs so rare? Why not go out and look for them?
Xi'er, that's a good question! This is precisely the problem that has been troubling everyone in Dream Valley!
You've probably heard some of what that holy son told you; this place is trapped by a massive barrier! To reach the wider cultivation continent, you must break through this barrier!
Legend has it that if a goddess descends once every thousand years, she will lend us a helping hand! That's why everyone was so excited and happy when they learned that you, Xi'er, are a goddess! You are everyone's hope!
If you can break the seal and go out to seek opportunities, there will be hope for your grandfather's illness!
So that's how it is! But Xi'er doesn't know how to break the seal.
You don't need to worry about that. Once you're better, go to the secret realm yourself. Perhaps the answers are all there!
Yes! Xi'er understands! Don't worry, Grandmother! Once Xi'er recovers, she will definitely find a cure for Grandfather's illness!
"Good!" Xie Ling held Gu Lingxi's small hand with a look of relief! "Xi'er, you're so thoughtful! Your grandfather would be so happy if he knew how filial you are! It's a pity your mother can't see it!"
Seeing the desolation in Xie Ling's eyes, Gu Lingxi felt a pang of heartache for the two elderly people. They had truly raised a daughter in vain! Sigh!
Grandmother, don't be sad. From now on, Xi'er will stay with you and Grandpa!
Hmm! Good child! I'm really sorry to have put you in such a difficult position!
Grandmother, may I see Mother? Father must really want to see Mother, but he doesn't dare to say it for fear of putting Grandmother in a difficult position. So, she asked for him to speak up!
Oh! How can you be so sensible, child! Seeing that she was speaking up for that old bastard Ye Yunchu, Xie Ling felt even more sorry for Gu Lingxi. This girl had never had a father or mother to love her since she was little! Yet now she was so filial and understanding! She felt even more pity for this poor child!
Do you miss your mother? Fine! Come with your grandmother! I haven't seen her in ages!
When Ye Yunchu heard that he was going to see Yao'er, his body trembled involuntarily! Sixteen years! Sixteen years since they parted, he had thought of the person who haunted his dreams every single moment!