"That was also the decision your mother regretted the most: killing that whole family..."
After discovering the incident, Madam Pu immediately launched an investigation and uncovered the whole truth. She learned that her family's child abduction was not due to coercion, but rather that they were in cahoots with the people behind it all.
So they all deserve to die, causing so many family members to lose their children in their old age. Perhaps Madam Pu's own child was also lost, which made her even more afraid and angry about this matter. If the Pu family hadn't found someone in time, would Ji Yuanchi have also encountered such a thing?
According to Mrs. Pu's investigation, Yi Zhuo was unaware of these matters. She may have seen them, but she didn't understand why the companions she brought back had disappeared, while her parents kept telling her to find children of the same age to come and play at their house.
Her desire to save Ji Yuanchi was genuine, and her hatred for Ji Yuanchi's mother for killing her entire family was equally genuine.
She was unaware of the shady dealings her family had done behind her back; all she knew was that because of Madam Pu, she had no home anymore.
So she sought out Ji Yuanchi. She wanted to live and make those who caused her family's ruin pay the price.
She thought so, and she did so.
The time when Madam Pu was away and never returned was precisely when she led her men to kill Yi Zhuo's family.
Later, the Pu family sent people to investigate what was going on, but the results were unsatisfactory.
Clearly, Madam Pu simply vanished.
Grandpa Pu and his men searched for a long time, but in the end they only found Madam Pu's personal belongings. The final verdict was that Madam Pu and all the people she brought with her were dead.
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Xu Yuehuai had no intention of listening to these words, but neither the grandfather nor the grandson intended to let her leave.
After hearing this, Ji Yuanchi was filled with surprise, but also felt a little happy. "So, Yi Zhuo's family deserves to die, right?"
"Yes, according to your mother's investigation, their family abducted no fewer than a hundred children in just one year, all around seven, eight, or nine years old." Old Master Pu's eyes were filled with disgust when he mentioned this topic.
Now that the truth has come out, the problem that had been troubling Ji Yuanchi has been solved so easily. She told Grandpa Pu about her plans to go to the academy, and the old man was surprised, "With your small frame, you actually got in."
"Of course! I've become Dean Guo's personal disciple!" Ji Yuanchi's emotions came and went quickly at this moment.
She proudly showed off.
"How did you manage to convince Dean Guo to take you on as a disciple when you can't even refine pills? And which courtyard does Miss Xu belong to?" Old Master Pu asked with concern.
Ji Yuanchi had no intention of hiding Xu Yuehuai's importance in this matter. She told him everything in one breath, which shocked Grandpa Pu.
Others may not know how strict Guo Yanzhi is in selecting his disciples, but he does. Take Quan Cang, the most outstanding person in Qingcheng Academy right now, for example.
Quan Cang wanted to cultivate pills back then, but Dean Guo wouldn't accept him, saying he didn't have enough talent.
Quan Cang was ambitious. His strength was enough to make other deans accept him as a disciple, so he was unwilling to learn from the elders. Therefore, he spent a year learning talismans and successfully became Fu Jia's disciple.
Ji Yuanchi's stay this time was short. After sharing her good news, she skipped back to her room to pack her things. Before leaving, she said to Grandpa Pu, "Grandpa, you must treat Yueyue well. If you neglect her, I will be angry later!"
Grandpa Pu smiled helplessly and agreed, "Alright, I understand. Go quickly and don't waste any time."
Ji Yuanchi then left, turning back every few steps.
After everyone had left, Grandpa Pu walked up to Xu Yuehuai, sighed softly, and said, "Originally, as Chichi's elder, I should kneel down to thank you, but I am taking advantage of my age to stand here and speak to you. Thank you for taking care of that girl for so long."
"I suppose she went to the Alchemy Academy because she was with you. That's just her personality. Ever since her mother left, she's become a bit stubborn. She only listens to the person she's chosen and ignores everyone else." As he spoke, Old Master Pu took something out of his spatial ring.
"This is a magical artifact. It has no name. I forged it when I was young. It can withstand a fatal blow from an enemy. I'm giving it to you now as a way of thanking you for taking care of that girl all this time and for saving her life. I imagine she'll need your help a lot in the future." Grandpa Pu felt that his current behavior was taking advantage of his age, but for the sake of his granddaughter, he still gritted his teeth and said it.
When the old man stood in front of her, Xu Yuehuai got up from the stool. After listening to his words, Xu Yuehuai did not refuse the spiritual artifact that Grandpa Pu had given her. "Thank you, senior. Achi and I are friends. It's no trouble at all."
Xu Yuehuai knew perfectly well that if she didn't accept this gift today, Old Master Pu would be even more worried. On the contrary, it was good that she accepted it, as it proved that she had accepted the Pu family.
"It's Chichi's good fortune to have a friend like you!" Old Master Pu understood what Xu Yuehuai meant by looking into his eyes.
They had only met once, yet Grandpa Pu was certain that the girl before him was no ordinary person; her temperament and character were both excellent. Ji Yuanchi was fortunate to be learning from her.
When Ji Yuanchi returned with the things, she saw Xu Yuehuai and Grandpa Pu playing chess. "Oh my! It's been a long time since I've met such a formidable opponent!"
During this time, Xu Yuehuai glanced up at Ji Yuanchi standing behind her. The two looked at each other for a second before looking away. "Senior, let's stop here for today. If there's another chance next time, let's play another game together."
It's almost time for the two of them to return to the academy.
Grandpa Pu wanted to persuade them to stay a little longer, saying, "You've only been back for less than an hour, why are you leaving already? Play a little longer! You can't leave the academy for the first month after you enter it. If you don't spend more time with me now, who knows when you'll be able to leave again."
Ji Yuanchi ran to Grandpa Pu's side. She had changed her clothes; the clothes she had just worn had Yi Zhuo's blood on them, which she disliked. "Grandpa, don't be naughty and act spoiled. It's only a month, it'll be over quickly! Besides, why don't you just call my brothers back to keep you company?"
Ji Yuanchi pouted, with two braids on her head, and her innocent-looking face made her playful and cute, unconsciously softening people's gaze.
"I don't want those brats. They're always trying to annoy me. I'd rather they go out and gain experience." Old Master Pu wasn't exaggerating when he said that.
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