Leaving the hall, the collateral Family members, Surrounded by Qian Duoduo, walked to the right.
In front of a large house, a white-haired woman leaned against the doorpost, looking in their direction.
The moment her gaze fell on Qian Duoduo, Qian Duoduo knew this was Jin Buhuan’s mother.
Qian Duoduo didn’t know what kind of look a mother gave her son.
However, in her eyes, there was infinite fondness, infinite warmth, and infinite tolerance; this was the radiance of motherhood.
At Buhuan Estate, the Spirit Beast and Spirit Birds “mothers” watched over their offspring with the same kind of gaze.
In Jin Buhuan’s memories, the most prominent figure was his mother.
Qian Duoduo felt a warmth spread through him, and he quickly ran a few steps to Jin Buhuan’s mother, knelt down, and trembled as he softly called out, “Mother.”
Qian Duoduo lowered his head, fearing that Jin Buhuan’s mother would see his face clearly and discover something unusual.
As soon as he uttered “Mother,” Qian Duoduo knew that from then on, he had a mother.
A pair of warm hands embraced Qian Duoduo’s head, “Bu Huan’er, you’re back.
You’re back…” Jin Buhuan’s mother’s voice choked.
Those hands caressed Qian Duoduo’s face, “My son has grown thin.”
Qian Duoduo opened his eyes and saw a kind face.
Jin Buhuan’s mother wasn’t actually very old, appearing to be in her thirties, but hardship had whitened her hair and wrinkled the corners of her eyes.
Qian Duoduo held her hands, which were full of calluses, a testament to her ceaseless toil.
“Mother, you don’t have to work so hard anymore.
Your son has brought you some good things.
From now on, you can just enjoy yourself.” Qian Duoduo helped the trembling, delighted Jin Buhuan’s mother into the house.
Sitting down in the living room, Qian Duoduo took out the things given by Wang Dahei, Huang Guiren, and Lei Jiashu, placing them one by one on the table.
“Mother, look, these are all gifts from my friends.
We’re not short on money now.
You don’t have to worry about me anymore.”
Jin Buhuan’s mother didn’t look at the items on the table; her gaze remained fixed on Qian Duoduo’s face.
“Good, good, I know.
Sit down.” She reached out and tightly grasped Qian Duoduo’s hand.
Her hand was so warm, warming Qian Duoduo’s heart.
“Is your Zhangzuo Dajiu doing well?” Jin Buhuan’s mother asked softly.
“He’s doing very well.
He even inscribed something for me yesterday.”
“What did Zhangzuo Dajiu write for you?”
“Purple-Gold Disciple.”
“Purple-Gold Disciple?
Then what color robe do you wear now?” Jin Buhuan’s mother was not a Cultivator and didn’t know what Purple-Gold Disciple meant.
“Orange—Mother, your eyes?” Qian Duoduo stood up and walked to Jin Buhuan’s mother.
“It’s nothing.
My eyes have been uncomfortable these past few days; I’ll be able to see things after a short rest.” Jin Buhuan’s mother said with a smile.
Qian Duoduo turned his head and asked the Jin Family members in the room, “My mother’s eyes…”
Jin Yongqiang emerged from behind the crowd, “A few days ago, she heard you were gone and cried every day; a burst of fire made her unable to see.”
A ball of flame suddenly erupted from Qian Duoduo’s chest: “If he had died outside, then Jin Buhuan’s mother would not have been brought back, and she would have died silently, perhaps even unburied!”
“Heh heh, this Jin Family is truly as warm as spring.” Qian Duoduo sneered and knelt down.
“Mother, come with me to the Sect.
My place is very big, enough for you to live.
There are also Medicinal Pills in the Sect, Medicinal Pills for treating eyes.
Once you use the Medicinal Pills, Mother, you’ll be able to see again.”
Jin Buhuan’s mother lovingly caressed Qian Duoduo, “Good son, Mother won’t go.
Mother doesn’t Cultivate either; going to the Sect would only hold you back.
Mother has endured all kinds of hardships and can endure any hardship.
I’m already very content with how things are now.
You should follow your Zhangzuo Dajiu well and Cultivate diligently.
When you have time, come back and see Mother a couple of times; that will be enough for Mother.”
Jin Yongqiang stepped forward and said, “Bu Huan, your mother’s eyes are not a big deal; she’s already been given medicine since returning.”
Qian Duoduo looked into his eyes and said, “Then I thank you.
I’ll pay whatever it costs.”
Jin Buhuan’s mother tugged Qian Duoduo’s hand and said to Jin Yongqiang, “The child is ignorant and speaks impolitely, Clan Chief, please don’t take it to heart.”
Just then, Qian Duoduo’s Jade Slip rang—it was Huang Guiren:
“Junior Brother, many people are bringing gifts to the Estate to find you, but when asked what they want, they won’t say.
Some just drop off their gifts and leave.
You need to come back.”
“Come with me, Mother.
Your son has money now and can afford people to take care of you.” Qian Duoduo wanted to stand up, but Jin Buhuan’s mother wouldn’t let go.
She looked up at the people in the room and said, “Thank you, everyone.
My son and I would like to have a private conversation.”
Qian Duoduo’s heart tightened.
Had the old woman discovered something?
After everyone in the room left, Qian Duoduo thought to Liu Boli, “Please help shield this room.”
Jin Yongqiang’s objective was not achieved.
He stood with several Elders not far outside the room.
His Spiritual Awareness must have been constantly focused on this place.
With his Foundation Establishment Cultivation, Qian Duoduo would find it difficult to shield, but with Liu Boli’s help, there would be no difficulty at all.
Jin Buhuan’s mother held Qian Duoduo’s hands and slowly said, “Child, you’ve suffered a lot these past years.
If anything happened to you, there would be no meaning for your mother to live.
I’m very happy that you could return this time.
You’re different now than before; I can’t say exactly how.
Perhaps your abilities have grown, and you’re no longer afraid of the Jin Family.”
Qian Duoduo’s heart skipped a few beats, and he explained, “I haven’t changed.
I’m still me.
I was conferred the title of Purple-Gold Disciple by the Sect, Mother, do you know what Purple-Gold Disciple means?
A Purple-Gold Disciple means that my son, and my son’s son, will be Inner Sect Disciples of the Refining Spirit Sect from birth, and they won’t have to worry about food, or even Cultivation.
They’ll be proper second-generation Sect members.”
Jin Buhuan’s mother laughed.
She pulled Qian Duoduo closer, her voice lowering, “That’s good.
My son has achieved something.
However, when you still can’t fear anyone, you still have to endure, you still have to endure.”
“I know, Mother said, endure, endure, endure.”
“Moreover, there’s always someone better.
The higher your Cultivation, the safer Mother will be.
If something happens to you, even if Mother is by your side, it will be hard to survive.
Mother is a Mortal; even if I could live, I wouldn’t want to.”
“No.
With me here, Mother, you must live well.” Although Qian Duoduo was kneeling, he felt incredibly happy.
It was truly wonderful to have a mother.
“I just heard that someone from the Sect is looking for you.
Go back and attend to your important matters.” Jin Buhuan’s mother released his hands, “There are people here in this house to take care of me.
It’s still the same saying: the better you are, the better Mother will be.”
Qian Duoduo gave some money to each of the few people taking care of Jin Buhuan’s mother in the house, enough for them to eat and drink for several years.
With this money, they should be able to diligently take good care of Jin Buhuan’s mother, who was also his own mother.
After leaving the room, Qian Duoduo bid farewell to Jin Yongqiang.
Jin Yongqiang smiled, “Those people from the Sect, don’t bother with them.
They’re all outsiders, knowing you’re a Purple-Gold Disciple, they’ve come to try and curry favor.
If you take them seriously, you’ll only lose the dignity of being a Purple-Gold Disciple of my Jin Family.”
Qian Duoduo stopped him, “Stop.
I never said this Purple-Gold Disciple title of mine belongs to the Jin Family.”
Jin Yongqiang smiled again, “Whether you say it or not, everyone knows your surname is Jin.
That can’t be changed.”
Qian Duoduo was about to say, “Why are you still clinging on?” when his Jade Slip vibrated wildly.
He took it out and saw it was Zhangzuo Dajiu.
He only said one sentence—Come back, I have something to tell you.