The elder couldn't help but recall his beloved, a woman who resembled his daughter, except that his beloved was much more aloof than his daughter, truly like a fairy descended from heaven.
"Your mother used to be a workaholic, always prioritizing cultivation. Sometimes, she would even forget about me because of it. After giving birth to you, she gradually shifted her focus to you and neglected her cultivation for a time," the elder recalled.
Wei Wenru looked up in surprise, glancing at the woman who was lost in her memories, and listened quietly.
She rarely heard her father talk about her mother.
According to the sect leader, my mother was so engrossed in cultivation that when she was trying to break through to the Mahayana stage, the demons disturbed her mind, and she was almost struck by lightning.
After finally defeating the demons together with the Grand Elder, one was seriously injured and his cultivation level regressed; the other failed to pass the tribulation and his cultivation level kept dropping until he reached the Nascent Soul stage, after which his lifespan couldn't hold out and he perished.
"Later, I really didn't want her to give up what she had always insisted on, so I insisted on raising you myself so that your mother could pursue what she wanted in her heart."
"Yan Zhi's talent is even higher than mine, and about the same as yours." The Grand Elder thought of this, and a sweet smile appeared on his lips.
These words successfully kept Wei Wenru in place, and she stopped thinking about running away from home. Instead, she listened quietly.
"At that time, Yan Zhi said he was going into seclusion to cultivate and seek an opportunity for a breakthrough, but unfortunately the demons invaded and he was unable to achieve his goal."
The Grand Elder and his wife were deeply concerned for the world. When the demons invaded, they stepped forward without hesitation, but ultimately perished at the hands of the demons.
Upon hearing this, Wei Wenru's eyes welled up with tears. Her father must have been in so much pain back then!
"Our Tianji Sect and Guixu Sect have always had an excellent relationship. It's not just that our former sect leader was a good friend, but that's how it has been for generations. Your mother and I have an even stronger bond on top of that, making us even closer."
After his daughter finished speaking, the elder smiled and continued to tell the story of himself and his lover, Yan Zhi.
"Your mother was such a beautiful, kind, and talented woman. Back then, your memory was very shallow, and you couldn't even remember what people looked like. Yet, you loved your mother the most. You would remember her no matter how long it had been since you last saw her. The little girl would follow Yan Zhi around, it was so cute."
It happened three hundred years ago, but now that I remember it, it feels like it was just yesterday.
The elder's smile was filled with a deep sense of happiness.
"It's a pity that Yan Zhi's cultivation regressed too quickly and he didn't survive. Otherwise, you would definitely have become Yan Zhi's only disciple, and your mother loved you the most."
At this point, the elder's eyes reddened slightly. Happiness is always mixed with regret and sadness, but even so, it is still very satisfying.
"I still remember some of my mother's appearance. Sometimes when I look in the mirror, I always think of her smile." Wei Wenru gently comforted the elder. Both father and daughter missed their mother very much.
Thinking of this, Wei Wenru couldn't help but sigh. She should spend more time with her father.
I used to be away from home a lot for cultivation, and thinking about it now, I realize I've spent very little time with my father, which makes me feel a little guilty.
After thinking it through, Wei Wenru decided to make amends to her biological father, so she asked, "Father, have you used the pills I gave you? You should use them; they were originally meant for you."
The elder smiled. This child is still thinking about his own affairs.
"The Nine-Turn Resurrection Pill is too precious. I'm not dead yet, so I don't need it. I'll save it for you to use later."
Wei Wenru shook her head: "Father, I asked the Four Elders about the Nine-Turn Resurrection Pill. It's not just for bringing the dead back to life, but more for repairing injuries. Your previous injuries haven't fully healed yet, and the Nourishing Pill that Wanwan prepared for you is only for healing injuries."
The key is to completely heal the injury before proceeding with gentle recuperation. You should take the medicine as soon as possible.
The elder wanted to refuse again, but Wei Wenru glared at him and said, "If you dare to refuse, then don't expect me to stay with you in the future. Your daughter has grown up and can think about her father. Refusing will only hurt your daughter's heart!"
The elder dared not do that now, and with a kind smile, he repeatedly agreed.
My heart felt so warm and cozy.
His daughter had grown up and was always thinking of him, so he talked about many more things related to Yan Zhi.
She also took out her treasured portraits, hairpins, handkerchiefs and other items to share with Wei Wenru, saying, "These are things your mother used to use. I'm keeping them as a memento, and I was thinking of giving them to you as a dowry when you get married."
Wei Wenru took the portrait and saw that the woman in it was gentle, aloof, and elegant, and she did indeed resemble her mother.
She took the portrait like a precious treasure and examined it closely. Her mother from her memories came alive again, and she smiled unconsciously. No wonder Wanwan liked her at first sight; she looked just like her mother.
Just like her, she felt an urge to get close to her mother the moment she saw her portrait.
Wei Wenru accompanied the Grand Elder for several days, and finally on the sixth day, she waited for her two junior brothers to emerge from seclusion.
As soon as they emerged from seclusion, the two came to find the Grand Elder and said in unison, "Master, we want to go out with Senior Sister to train and find Wanwan's whereabouts."
The elder looked at the two of them, remained silent for a moment, and then agreed to their request. He instructed them, "Be careful on the road. If you have any problems, discuss them with Wenru. Don't be reckless. If you can't solve them, come and ask me again, just like before."
Anyway, I was planning to have them come with me.
As the master, he can't just leave the mountain at will, or he'll be suspected. It's good that the sixth brother and his disciples are going.
The two brothers exchanged a knowing smile.
"Master, don't worry, we will be careful. Take care!" After saying this, the two bowed deeply to the Grand Elder before hurriedly returning to their cave to pack their belongings.
Embark on a joyful journey to find your junior sister.
The sect leader watched their backs and sighed, "We still have to go out and search. The celestial phenomena have been getting stranger lately. The Ziwei Star has dimmed, and the largest star of destiny... has risen to the main position."
His gaze lingered on Wei Wenru's retreating figure.
Could it be that Wen Ru is the chosen one?
Considering Wei Wenru's recent behavior, it's hard not to attribute this phenomenon to her.
She has always been the number one among the younger generation. The sect leader never seriously considered that his niece would be the chosen one, because the chosen one was too difficult to capture at that time.
But later, the Star of Destiny seemed to be a manifestation of Wei Wenru's growth path, gradually growing stronger and shining brighter.
Ziwei Star is the White Dragon, the guardian of the star of destiny, and Nian Wanzhou has always been the guardian of Wei Wenru. The fact that the two protect each other has been confirmed, and the sect leader is almost overjoyed and terrified.
But the last star of destiny...
It always follows the big star, without flashing or trying to take its place, just like the Purple Star.
He suspected that the last star of destiny might be either Le Xi or Song Yan.
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