"Elder Dan is gone, today. Fanfan, would you like to see him off? I can put in a good word with the higher-ups."
Although the Dragon Group has its own burial methods, his reputation should be enough to secure a spot for him.
Xi Yan, who was following behind, said, "I'm afraid it won't work. Before Elder Dan died, he told the group leader not to tell Fanfan this news and refused Fanfan's attendance."
According to the rules, Fanfan has received all of Elder Dan's teachings, so it's not unreasonable for her to call him "Master." Sending him off is justified. However, Elder Dan knows that Fanfan only wants to be an ordinary person. If she appears in the Dragon Group, she might attract attention and disrupt her current life.
Zhu Fanfan still thought the two were joking, and her smile was forced: "I only separated from Grandpa Dan a few days ago, how could he possibly be dead? You guys are joking."
Xi Yan spoke somewhat hastily: "I came to tell you about Elder Dan's passing, so you won't overthink things if you hear it from someone else. I have limited time; I still need to attend Elder Dan's funeral. I just wanted to let you know that Elder Dan passed away peacefully without any regrets. He said he hoped you would always be happy."
Elder Dan said that Fanfan told others that she could refine pills because she wanted to share the workload with Vice Dean Liu. She herself was a lazy bum, didn't like to show off, didn't like to work, and didn't have any lofty ideals. He thought that after Vice Dean Liu and his wife passed away, she would probably give up everything and become a leisurely and ordinary person, living a carefree life.
He didn't want Fanfan to change because of him. The Taoist temple was his wish. He only needed her to build a Taoist temple when she was at a leisurely age and take in some good talents to prevent the temple from declining. Once she joined the Dragon Group, others would discover her strong mental power and would definitely try to pull her into the Dragon Group. Her potential would be developed to the maximum extent, and her future life would be extremely exciting. That was not the life she wanted.
Zhu Fanfan still didn't believe it: "I checked his pulse, and he has no problems at all. His physical decline is a natural decline, and it's impossible for him to die in just a few days."
Xi Yan explained, "You know it rained, right? Elder Dan paid for it with his own life. He was old after all. Although his cultivation was high, his abilities in the world were limited. So the rain only lasted for half a day. His life was coming to an end. The burial locations of the Dragon Group members are secrets. It's impossible for ordinary people to know them."
These ordinary people include the country's middle-level leaders and some high-level leaders. Because the country has a dragon vein, these gifted people or those who have made significant contributions will be buried nearby. Their own bodies will act as a guide to set up formations to continue protecting the dragon vein. The dragon vein can also nourish their bodies, so that they will be reborn into a good family in the future.
Zhu Fanfan still didn't believe it: "Is it true?"
Looking at the child who seemed about to break, Xi Yan hardened his heart and answered, "Elder Dan is really dead, Fanfan. He was thinking of you before he died, and he wanted you to be happy. You can't let him down."
Before she knew it, tears were streaming down Zhu Fanfan's face. In the past six months, Grandpa Dan had taught her a lot, especially alchemy. She had already advanced from the low level to the intermediate level. She had established herself on her own, and others would have to think twice before trying to take her place. She knew that Grandpa Dan didn't have much time left, but she didn't expect it to happen so quickly.
Seeing Fanfan like this, Xi Yan also felt sad: "Elder Dan said that his life was worthwhile. He saw the founding of the new China, he witnessed the people becoming masters of their own country, and in his last days he ate all the delicious food he wanted to eat and did all the things he wanted to do without depriving himself in the slightest. He also found a successor for all his skills. He died without regrets, able to make a final contribution to the country. You should be proud of him. He was an extraordinary person."
Zhu Fanfan knew, but she couldn't accept it.
Xi Yan finished speaking in a hurry and left, saying that he would stay in the Dragon Group for a while after his funeral to resolve some matters, and he would come back after he resolved them. He added that he would still have to rely on her for alchemy.
Zhu Jiabao said, "Everyone has to go through birth, aging, sickness and death. Those of us who survived those wars are lucky, it's a blessing from God. Even if we die now, we will have no regrets."
Zhu Fanfan glared at them angrily. She was just a child. What discouraging things were they saying? How was she supposed to survive if they left her alone?
Seeing that his granddaughter was angry, Zhu Jiabao could only say, "It's just an example, a very general analogy."
Zhu Fanfan angrily said, "For example, you can't make promises either. Don't you know that people shouldn't make promises? What if God answers randomly and it actually comes true for you?"
She only has her grandparents left. If something happens to them, what's the point of her living?
Although he didn't know what "setting a flag" meant, nor did he quite understand what "reading and replying randomly" meant, Zhu Jiabao still apologized: "Grandpa knows he was wrong and will never say anything reckless again. I acted impulsively, so please don't be angry with Grandpa."
He raised his granddaughter himself, so he could tell when she was really angry and when she was just pretending. Although he didn't know which words had crossed her line, he figured it was best to appease her first; this girl was more responsive to gentle persuasion than force.
Zhu Fanfan realized she was getting excited: "We used to say that sometimes a casual remark can come true. What if it really is?"
Zhu Jiabao replied earnestly, "Fanfan, your grandfather has been running this business for so many years. Although my son's descendants are gone, I have supported many younger generations. Your grandmother has treated countless people. Even if your grandmother and I are gone one day, others will not make things difficult for you out of respect for us. Even strangers will support you. This is the confidence I have earned for you over the years in the military, so you will not have any worries."
The child's mentality is starting to break down again, and he's going to have another headache. He can't leave the child's side from now on. He doesn't know where the child learned this stubborn habit from. He raised four children by himself, but none of them were as troublesome as this one.
Zhu Fanfan forced a smile: "I know Grandpa and Grandma will arrange everything for me, I just don't want to lose you."
She could live on her own without her grandparents, but life would lose its meaning. She only cherished her grandparents' unconditional love and didn't want to lose their only light. They were the meaning of her life.
Zhu Jiabao was indeed starting to have a headache. He wouldn't be worried if this girl started arguing with him again, but hearing her sweet and fragile voice and the words she spoke made his heart ache. It was as if he saw an orphan girl with no relatives, being bullied to the point of not being able to survive. He felt guilty for abandoning her, as if he would go to the deepest hell. It was truly unbelievable.
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