Chapter 4: Obsession

Ji Liao will take care of this matter and will certainly accomplish it

This is something he never dared to dream of, yet it has the chance to become a reality

The once cheerful Qian, who had come over earlier, seemed to have returned to her original self, simply because she felt that the young master was still the same young master as before

The subtle pain in the heart and mouth is precisely the response of the body's original owner

The southern frontier is indeed a place shrouded in mystery; the twenty-four solar terms, which have only been established for two years, have yet to permeate this region, thus making it difficult to locate that Miao girl, but it will not be long now

A faint killing intent seems to have convinced the obsession within the body of Ji Liao's promise, and the pain in the heart gradually dissipates

Ji Liao walked out of the long corridor beneath his feet, where Xiao Qin had been waiting at the end of the corridor. He said, "I will be going down the mountain tomorrow, please help me prepare some things."

Quietly, Ji closed the door and left the study

Some say that what is eaten here is not rice, what is heard is not music, but rather the glittering gold.

Ji Shan habitually wanted to inquire about Ji Liao's whereabouts, but the words were held back at the tip of his tongue

As one grows old, one tends to reminisce; the past surges like a tide, leaving Jishan momentarily stunned

The young girl was suddenly moved, yet she rarely acted coy and said: "I am simply happy."

It turns out that the young master has always trusted her, and she feels that after living for more than ten years, there has not been a day as happy as today

Since he recalled this matter, Ji Liao was prepared to handle it properly. To be honest, ordinary people tend to avoid trouble, but Ji Liao was somewhat different; he did not like to be idle. Having already endured the emptiness of doing nothing while being a mere blade of grass, he sought to keep himself occupied.

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It turns out that in his youth, Ji Shan had a close confidante, a Miao woman from the southern border. However, as the young master of the Four Seasons Villa, Ji Shan was unable to marry her. Later, Ji Shan married the mother of Ji Liao, and after ten years, that Miao woman suddenly reappeared, using a poison to blind Ji Liao. Subsequently, Ji Liao's mother fell ill due to grief and anger, and a few years later, she also passed away

She always feels that there is something going on, yet she never dares to ask

Listening to the girl cheerfully humming a tune, Ji Liao's mood also brightened. If a person has light in their heart, they are not in darkness anywhere.

Ji Liao smiled faintly and said, "After all, in three months, I will be twenty-three. I cannot let my father worry about me for a lifetime."

Xiao Qin chuckled softly and unexpectedly hummed a little tune, as cheerful as a lark

After Ji Shan discovered that Ji Liao had left, some time had already passed. He looked at the gently closed door and smiled. The fatigue left from the recent hustle and bustle surged over him like a tide, and he chose to sleep

Ji Liao naturally would not explain; he bowed to Ji Shan and said, "Father, you have worked hard for me"

Ji Liao smiled and shook his head, saying: "Silly girl"

The location of the secret meeting of the Twenty-Four Solar Terms is in the city at the foot of the mountain. No one would expect that a force from the underworld is hidden right under the eyes of the Four Seasons Villa. Precisely because it is unexpected, even if someone detects the existence of the Twenty-Four Solar Terms, they cannot find the roots of this mysterious organization

At the same time, Jishan Xindao: Thank the heavens, Liao'er has finally grown up

He walked out of Jishan's study, and his gentle smile gradually faded as he murmured to himself: "Is this the obsession you cannot let go of"

Ji Shan noticed a change in his son's demeanor. He thought that Ji Liao felt regret for not finding that little divine doctor, so he comforted him, saying: "It's alright, as long as that little divine doctor is still wandering the world, we will surely be able to find him."

Ji Liao's heart was as calm as still water. It was not due to the strong demands of the original owner of the *Tu* book, but rather because she felt that the Miao girl should indeed take responsibility for her past actions

He let out a gentle sigh and replied to himself, "I will help you."

"What are you laughing at?" Ji Liao asked her, turning his head, his ink-like pupils reflecting the beautiful face of the girl, as if he could truly see her.

Whether in a past life or the present, he has made the resolute decision to kill someone for the first time

All the ingredients at Zui Xiang Ge are of the highest quality, including the young ladies who sing.

He patted the old man's back and gently said: "Father is the best father in the world, there is no other."

This entangled feud has the original owner of the body and his mother as the true victims, while Ji Shan and the Miao woman are the root of the calamity. The original owner of the body can forgive Ji Shan, but the Miao woman will never be forgiven

Ji Shan smiled and said, "His filial piety is the best gift."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Qin revealed a smile; the young master has truly changed, and he is aware of it. The owner had previously asked her about the young master, but she had not uttered a single word.

Xiao Qin saw the way Ji Shan wanted to ask and said openly: "Zhuang Master, the young master mentioned before leaving that next month is your birthday, and he went to choose a gift for you"

The secret meeting is scheduled for tomorrow. When Ji Liao entered the city, it was still early, so he went to the most famous restaurant in the city—Zui Xiang Ge.

Originally, the season of desolation was not solely due to her own blindness, but rather the deeper resentment stemmed from her mother's sorrow that led to her untimely death, which in turn fostered feelings of grievance towards her kind father. Yet, the root of all this hatred still lay with that苗女.

It was only then that Ji Shan realized it had been thirteen years since Ji Liao had gone blind, and he had not seen that woman for thirteen years. He did not know whether she was still alive, nor did he know if he truly wished for her to be alive.

He is indeed far more troubled than Ji Liao, yet he cannot show it

Xiao Qin nodded silently, as Ji Liao often left the villa for a few days during these two years, and he would not take anyone with him

Ji Liao did not ride a horse, nor did he take a carriage, but instead walked down the mountain alone. He set off before dawn, for a blind person perceives little difference between day and night. If there is any difference, it is that traveling at night is quieter.

Ji Liao vaguely understood the reason for the original owner's blindness from his memories, and his feelings about the blindness were not as profound as those of the original owner. Therefore, by putting himself in the other person's shoes, he was able to empathize with Ji Shan's emotions

At this time, he was still unaware that the little divine doctor was a woman and that she was very close to the original Ji Liao

Ji Shan felt a warmth in his chest, and after a long while, he said: "Liao'er, you have truly grown up." In fact, he knew that with his son's intelligence, it was impossible for him not to uncover the truth. Therefore, he could only suffer in silence regarding the past subtle estrangement from Ji Liao. Today, Ji Liao's words finally made him understand that his son was willing to draw closer to him.

He intended to invite Ji Liao to have breakfast together, but unexpectedly, Ji Liao's maid, Xiao Qin, informed him that Ji Liao had gone down the mountain very early.

After a while, Ji Liao suddenly said: "From now on, when the owner inquires about me, you should tell him directly, without any concealment"

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This is the obsession he would leave behind even at the cost of his soul, hidden within his body until it finally erupted just now

Ji Shan hurriedly helped him up and said, "Actually, it's all because of my father's incompetence; otherwise, you wouldn't be dragged into this..." However, he could not continue his words, as Ji Liao's blindness was the most sorrowful event of his life. He would even prefer to live thirty years less than to witness such a thing, yet this matter was inextricably linked to him.

This sleep was unprecedentedly solid, and by the time I woke up, it was already the next day