Kui Kui had been prepared for this ever since Yan Shi'an invited the Immortal of Death.
Afterwards, Yan Shi'an did not die young, but instead aged visibly.
She was also relieved that her mother was an exception and did not die from the summoning of the Death God.
As for aging, everyone gets old.
However, reality slapped her hard in the face.
When she returned to Maoshan and saw Yan Shi'an, whose face was so pale it was almost transparent, she instantly realized what had happened.
It was all just her deceiving herself.
The reason why the "Death Immortal" is called "Death Immortal" is that the immortals invited are mostly very powerful. Even if they only possess a person and do nothing, a mortal body cannot withstand such a burden.
Secondly, the spirits invited are not worshipped by the person themselves, so they will not help for free. On the contrary, they will take away one's life force as a reward.
Kui Kui guessed that his mother was able to save her life most likely because the immortal with the same name who was summoned did not ask for any reward.
Even so, the act of summoning the spirit had already caused irreversible damage to the mother's body.
Yan Shi'an's body had aged at least thirty years, not only in terms of changes in appearance, but also in the failure of his organs.
She knew best herself, but she didn't want Kui Ziyu to worry, so she concealed it well.
Until she suddenly fainted.
Kui Ziyu, who was in seclusion, sensed something and immediately came out of seclusion.
Kui Ziyu felt extremely guilty. If he hadn't been in seclusion, focusing all his energy on cultivation, he would have discovered it long ago.
He should stay by Yan Shi'an's side and accompany her through her final moments, instead of going to cultivate.
He has stayed by Yan Shi'an's side these past few days, never leaving his side.
Kui Ziyu held Yan Shi'an tightly with both hands, her eyes filled with worry and dark circles under them.
His cheeks were sunken, and his face was covered with bluish stubble, making him look extremely defeated.
He focused all his attention on Yan Shi'an and didn't even notice when Kui Kui entered the room.
"Dad, Mom," Kui Kui called softly.
His hoarse voice trembled involuntarily.
Kui Ziyu raised her head and forced a smile, saying, "Kui Kui, you're back."
He tightened his grip on Yan Shi'an's hand and said softly, "An'an, our good daughter is back."
Kui Kui responded and walked straight to the bedside, bending down.
Yan Shi'an's face had turned ashen, and his curled eyelashes trembled slightly.
Eyes that should have been as bright as stars have now become fish eyes, slowly turning.
Only when he saw Kui Kui did his eyes light up slightly, "How come you've lost so much weight?"
Kui Kui changed his clothes as soon as he got back, fearing that his parents would worry. However, due to the long journey and sleeping outdoors, his chin had become quite sharp.
"Girls look better when they're thin, Mom, you don't need to worry about me."
"Yes, you've always been smart and well-behaved since you were little, so Mom isn't worried." Yan Shi'an smiled and then fell asleep again.
Kui Ziyu carefully tucked the blanket around Yan Shi'an, tidied her hair, and gestured to Kui Kui to go outside to talk.
The two went out the door one after the other.
"Dad, is there any other way?"
Kui Ziyu glanced at Xiaobai standing not far away, then looked at Kui Kui, her lips curving slightly upwards, her smile carrying three parts mockery and seven parts bitterness.
"This isn't a question you would normally ask. Birth, aging, illness, and death are natural laws; there's nothing we can do about it."
He took a pack of cigarettes out of his pocket, thought for a moment, and then put it back.
He lowered his eyes and sighed, "There are many people in this world who want to defy fate, but very few can actually do it."
Kui Ziyu suddenly raised her head, looked at Kui Kui with a smile, and said, "Your mother and I did it."
His expression darkened slightly as he continued, "However, defying fate will ultimately come at a price."
"But your parents don't regret it! They just feel sorry for you. They brought you into this world without asking if you wanted to, and they couldn't give you a normal, happy life."
“Dad, I am very grateful to you and Mom. Maybe my life is different from that of ordinary people, but I do not feel unhappy.”
Upon hearing Kui Kui's words, Kui Ziyu took two steps to her and gave her a hug.
"My dear daughter, your parents are so sorry. Please take good care of yourself."
"Don't be too sad about your mother's situation. Everyone has to go through this sooner or later. You don't need to stay with her. We're all happy that you were able to come back and see your mother one last time."
He patted Pa Kui Kui on the shoulder again, went back to his room, and closed the door.
Kui Kui frowned, her heart pounding wildly.
Dad just gave up like that?
Kui Kui did not go inside, but sat on the steps by the door.
Little White transformed into a black cat and obediently lay down at Kui Kui's feet.
One person and one cat, sitting there all night long.
At dawn, the sound of bells came from afar.
Kui Kui looked over and saw that it was his grandmother.
When one's lifespan ends, the ghost messenger arrives to guide the soul.
Kui Kui's eyes immediately reddened, and tears streamed down her face like a faucet turned on.
"Grandma!"
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