bayedsolid Chapter 417 One person leaves
Chapter 417 One person leaves
Ji Mei carried her mother's coffin and slowly made her way to the Peach Forest Valley. A gentle breeze blew through the valley, and peach blossoms fluttered, creating a scene reminiscent of a paradise. Her steps were heavy and slow, each one carrying a deep longing for her mother. She thought, this place is peaceful and tranquil, the kind of retreat her mother had always longed for. Let her rest here, forever surrounded by this beautiful peach forest.
"Mom, you'll like this place, won't you?" Ji Mei slowly knelt before the grave, tears streaming down her cheeks and dripping onto the soil. Her voice choked with sobs, as if she were having a conversation with her mother, transcending the realm of yin and yang. Her hand gently stroked the tombstone, as if she could feel her mother's warmth.
"Grandma, great-grandmother would definitely like this place. It's quiet here, and there's a beautiful peach orchard to keep her company." Su Siyi walked over to Ji Mei, squatted down, gently hugged Ji Mei, and whispered comfortingly. Her eyes were full of tenderness and concern. Although she had never met great-grandmother, she could deeply understand her grandmother's longing for her.
None of them had ever met their great-grandmother, but they all saw how deeply Ji Mei cared about and yearned for her mother. In Ji Mei's memories, the most beautiful moments were her childhood, when she and her mother depended on each other for survival. There was an old peach tree in the yard, and her mother loved to sit beneath it, quietly reading or gently watching her play. The sunlight filtering through the branches and leaves onto her mother's face was a scene of warmth and beauty. The days spent by her mother's side were the happiest of her life.
However, happiness is always short-lived. Everything changed when her father took a concubine. Painful memories flooded back to Ji Mei's heart. All the suffering and pain she endured were at the hands of the Ji family. If her father had been a responsible, loving father, their lives would have been much better. But reality was cruel. Her father's indifference and betrayal plunged their lives into endless darkness. Now, she has finally found a resting place for her mother, hoping that in the other world, she can escape the pain and live in eternal happiness and peace.
Ji Mei settled her mother's affairs, feeling relieved. She led the others back to the Li family compound with steady steps. The moment she entered the compound, a feeling of both familiarity and unfamiliarity washed over her. This place held the family's hopes and future, and its reconstruction was now of extraordinary significance.
"Grandma, we're pretty famous in the cultivation world now, right?" Su Wenxin beamed, his eyes sparkling, his face brimming with excitement and pride. He recalled the battle at the Ji family and felt his family's strength must have made a name for themselves in the world of cultivation, perhaps even becoming renowned.
"No, because no one knows about the restoration of our Li family yet." Ji Mei rolled her eyes at her second grandson, her eyes filled with doting. She knew that in this seemingly peaceful but turbulent world of cultivation, a single conflict with the Ji family wouldn't be enough to truly elevate the Li family to prominence. There was still a long way to go before the Li family could regain its footing.
"Why don't we promote it?" Su Wenxin suggested enthusiastically. He was rubbing his hands together, as if he had already seen the Li family shining brightly in the world of cultivation.
"No need. I believe it won't be long before they come to the Li family to investigate." Ji Mei narrowed her eyes slightly, a look of confidence and composure gleaned from them. She understood that in this world of cultivation, where information spreads so quickly, completely suppressing it was impossible. Even if they did nothing, news of the Li family's reconstruction would spread quickly, and those with ulterior motives or curiosity about the Li family would surely come knocking.
"Grandma, you stay at the Li family. I want to go investigate other parts of the cultivation world with Brother Nangong." Su Siyi suddenly stood up and said to everyone with a firm look in her eyes. Her voice was clear and loud, breaking the brief silence in the room.
"Are you sure?" Ji Mei frowned slightly, her eyes filled with worry. She looked at her beloved granddaughter, worried about her safety, but also aware that she had grown up and had her own ideas and pursuits.
"Well, Grandma, we're here for two main reasons. First, to seek justice. The Ji family's foundation is now crippled and they can no longer be our rivals. I want to investigate the specifics of the cultivation world." Su Siyi's expression was serious and her tone sincere, her eyes gleaming with a desire for the unknown and a determination to explore. She said that if the Li family wanted to thrive in the cultivation world, they must gain a deeper understanding of it.
"Okay, then you can take those soldiers who have just started training with you!" Ji Mei pointed to the soldiers who had just stepped into the threshold of training, hoping that they could get more experience under the leadership of Su Siyi.
"No, let them train here and perhaps they'll be able to hone themselves a little." Su Siyi shook her head slightly. She didn't want to bring too many people with her. Too many people would not only make it difficult to move around, but would also easily attract unnecessary attention. She also believed that these soldiers would grow better if they stayed with the Li family and were immersed in the family atmosphere.
"Then I'll go with you!" Su Wenying felt uneasy when he heard his sister was leaving. He was worried about his sister's safety and wanted to protect her at all times.
"Brother, it's better for you to stay. Otherwise, I won't be able to rest assured." Su Siyi walked over to Su Wenying and gently held his hand, her eyes full of concern. She knew that her brother's cultivation was one of the highest in the family. If they left, if the Li family encountered any danger, he would be able to withstand it with his strength. If her brother followed them, if the Li family encountered a powerful enemy, the consequences would be disastrous.
"Then I'll go with you." Su Wenxin immediately volunteered when he saw his elder brother couldn't go. He didn't want his sister to take risks alone and wanted to be by her side to protect her.
"Brother, you're the family's mainstay, so you can't leave. We're out exploring, not fighting. The danger won't be great, so you can rest assured and stay home!" Su Siyi explained patiently, a reassuring look in her eyes. She had already considered this: this trip was primarily to gather intelligence and understand the state of the cultivation world, not to fight, so a lot of fighting power wasn't needed. Keeping her family within the Li family was crucial to the family's stability and development.
"Okay, let them go!" Su Sheng looked at his granddaughter's determined eyes and knew that it was useless to say more. He knew that young people had their own ideals and pursuits. Instead of stopping them, it was better to let them go and explore without worry.