Upon hearing this, Brother Pu gave a bitter smile and lowered his head, his face filled with helplessness and bitterness. "How can I possibly think about getting married and having children now? In my condition, I shouldn't be a burden to others."

Xu Yuehuai didn't know what had happened to the Pu family during this time, or why Pu Erge was so depressed. She asked what had happened, but Pu Erge remained silent. Unable to get any answers, she could only stay silent as well. "Since you don't want to tell me what happened, then at least tell me where Grandpa went, right?"

Xu Yuehuai realized that since she entered the courtyard, the only sounds in the entire courtyard were the voices of the few of them. There wasn't even the chirping of insects, the calls of birds, or the sounds of servants moving around. Moreover, given the commotion outside just now, and the fact that her grandfather was quite skilled in martial arts, it was impossible that he hadn't heard the noise.

But the fact that he hasn't come forward can only mean one thing: something has happened to him.

After realizing this, Xu Yuehuai's expression turned sour. She frowned and looked at the two men with worry in her eyes, waiting for their answer. However, Brother Pu and Brother Pu's eyes darted away.

Xu Yuehuai did not back down, staring straight at them. Pu Erge could not bear her resentful gaze and said, "Grandpa has not been feeling well lately and is still in a coma, but little sister, you don't need to worry too much. Grandpa's symptoms are only temporary. He will be fine after this period of time passes."

Even Pu Erge himself didn't quite believe what he was saying. Xu Yuehuai's face darkened. She roughly understood the pros and cons involved. Presumably, the old man's injury was caused by this most crucial matter.

There are still three days before she is to return. Within three days, Xu Yuehuai must rush back to participate in the competition, otherwise she will miss this opportunity to participate.

Since Xu Yuehuai had arrived, there was no reason to send her away. Xu Yuehuai's room was the same one she had mentioned before, and she looked around at the furnishings.

As a large family, the Pu family was not usually so ostentatious, but the things they used and the decorations they had were extremely particular. Xu Yuehuai glanced around the room. Pu Erge was still standing at the door. He smiled somewhat awkwardly and said, "Little sister, you can stay here for now. You can move over to the room next door after it's been cleaned up."

Pu Erge felt that the place was really too shabby, but the current situation of the family was indeed different from before, which led to the current situation. He was helpless and could only express his helplessness with a bitter smile.

Xu Yuehuai looked around the room and said with satisfaction, "No need, I'm only staying here for three days, no need for so much trouble, this place is fine."

Xu Yuehua nodded in satisfaction, her face showing approval.

Pu Erge stood with his hands hanging at his sides, knowing that she was saying this to comfort him. He felt incredibly bitter and said tremblingly, "Okay, then tell me if you need anything."

After Pu Erge left, Xu Yuehuai took a closer look at the place. In the past, although the Pu family was not too ostentatious, they always used the best things, which was worthy of their status as the number one family.

A low-key demeanor with substance.

Looking at the things in this house now, it's not that they're particularly shabby, but compared to before, they're really hard to believe.

Xu Yuehuai laid out all the things she had brought out on the table. Yuan Shui saw her fiddling with these things again and asked, "Are you planning to go back to your old ways? Why are you putting all these things out here?"

These are all old gadgets, used to draw ordinary talismans, but ever since Xu Yuehuai learned how to condense spiritual power into talismans, making it easier to fight, he has never used such things again.

Xu Yuehuai said slowly, "I feel that something big is going to happen to the Pu family in the next few days. I am only one person and I am worried that I cannot protect them. If Bai Ze is released, after I leave, other people will know that the Pu family has something like Bai Ze, and they will definitely swarm in. That will be a bigger problem for the Pu family."

Yuan Shui clicked his tongue in amazement. Xu Yuehuai's attitude towards these people was indeed impeccable, exceptionally good.

"So I'm going to use these talismans to make an array and place it around the Pu family's residence," Xu Yuehuai continued.

Upon hearing this, Yuan Shui showed no particular expression. He continued to leisurely play on his chair, without offering to help. However, he was quite curious about how Xu Yuehuai planned to set up the formation.

Xu Yuehuai wasn't sure either; she had only glanced at the book before and noted down the main points. Now, replicating it wouldn't be too difficult.

In no time at all, she had made it.

...

Meanwhile, chaos erupted at the Jin family's residence. The old man sitting on the high platform slammed his cane heavily on the ground, his face twitching. He looked at the people in front of him with a stern gaze and said in a grim tone, "What did you say? My son was actually killed by a girl with a single sword strike?!"

"Do they even know who the Jin family is? How did you protect your young master?!" The old man's questions and accusations came one after another, causing everyone to lower their heads and not dare to meet his gaze.

They exchanged glances, all looking somewhat guilty. "We told her, that woman knew the young master's identity, but she didn't take him seriously at all, and even killed him! Patriarch, this grudge belongs to the Pu family. I think that woman is very familiar with the two young masters of the Pu family, they must have some private relationship! Collusion! As long as we wipe out the Pu family, it will be avenging the young master!"

The man who spoke had a heavy tone, looking indignant and serious. The old man in front of him sneered twice, looking at the man with hostility, and said leisurely, "Do you think this old man doesn't know how to handle this matter? When did it become your place to tell this old man what to do?"

Realizing he had misspoke, the man quickly lowered his head and stammered, "Please, Master, spare my life! I spoke without thinking; it was an unintentional mistake!"

The Jin family head sat in his seat, sneered, and looked at the people below him. "You take your men and surround the Pu family. I want to see for myself what power this little brat has that could make my son die like this! I will definitely get justice for my child!"

The Jin family head spoke angrily, looking at his subordinates. One of them tentatively said, "That woman... is... is at the Pu family's house! A brother saw her go back with two Pu brothers! What should the family head do?"