The whole family is full of evil disciples, Master, don't panic, your disciples are here

After Ji Xiuzhu left, he did not return to his own Suizhu Garden, but instead strolled to the gate of the Twenty-Four Caves and Heavens.

She stood there quietly, looking at the stone door in front of her, with a lot of thoughts in her mind. Ji Xiuzhu took a deep breath, then stretched out her hands and gently pushed open the stone door.

It was dark inside the door, and there was a faint sound of wind.

Ji Xiuzhu stepped in, his steps slow and gentle, as if he was afraid of waking something up.

She kept walking forward along the passage, with a gleam in her eyes, as if she was looking for something.

Suddenly, a ray of light appeared in front of him. Ji Xiuzhu quickened his pace and walked towards the light.

When she walked out of the passage, the view suddenly opened up and an elegant courtyard appeared in front of her.

Ji Xiuzhu walked slowly into the courtyard and saw a man in white holding peach blossoms with a melancholy look on his face.

Ji Xiuzhu stared at the man in white and called softly, "Senior Tushan, how are you these days..."

Ji Xiuzhu finished speaking, his voice trembling slightly.

Tu Shanyin slowly turned his head and when he saw Ji Xiuzhu, his expression remained the same, but his eyes were full of joy of reunion after a long separation.

But it was only for a moment, and then it was covered by sorrow again.

He let go of the peach blossoms in his hand, slowly walked to Ji Xiuzhu, looked down at the peach blossoms all over the ground, and murmured, "I thought... if you came back, it would take a long time, but I never thought it would only be seven years."

Ji Xiuzhu raised his eyes slightly, a hint of emotion flashing in his eyes.

She didn't know why, but when she looked at Tushan Yin again, the sense of familiarity became even stronger.

"I haven't seen you for many years, but you haven't changed at all, you are still as charming as ever."

Tu Shanyin: "You haven't changed, girl? Even the leader hasn't changed, how dare I change?"

Ji Xiuzhu's eyes moved, but he didn't say anything else. He just raised his hand to take the falling peach blossom, put it to the tip of his nose, and then quietly sniffed its fragrance, his heart full of emotion.

She didn't speak, and Tu Shanyin didn't speak either.

For a moment, the two stood in the courtyard, enjoying this moment of tranquility and beauty.

No one broke the silence, no one spoke.

It was unknown how long it had been before Ji Xiuzhu let go of the falling flowers and slowly asked, "Senior Tushan, can you tell me about my master?"

When Tu Shanyin heard this, his body trembled instantly.

After a long while, he slowly asked, "Do you know something..."

Ji Xiuzhu: "I don't know whether I know or not. During this trip to the Far North, I seem to have learned some incredible news. I just want to know why Master can't tolerate me..."

Tu Shanyin took a deep breath, as if he had made up his mind: "Since you have asked, I will tell you the truth. Back then, it was all my mistake because I was confused for a moment."

Ji Xiuzhu was completely confused and couldn't help asking, "What does this have to do with you?"

Tu Shanyin looked at Ji Xiuzhu with guilt, and said in a deep voice: "Zhu'er...you are not actually Meng Qishan's adopted child. You are her biological daughter...and my...my..."

As Tu Shanyin was speaking, the word "daughter" was extremely hot in his mouth. He tried to hold it in for a long time but still couldn't utter even a single word.

When Ji Xiuzhu heard this, his pupils trembled.

Tu Shanyin's voice was low and slightly trembling, as if he was under a huge psychological burden.

His eyes were filled with complex emotions, including guilt and helplessness towards the past.

Ji Xiuzhu's heart was in turmoil, and countless questions and memories flashed through his mind.

"I... am her daughter? That shouldn't be the case. It's not written in the original novel... This is impossible!" Ji Xiuzhu muttered to herself, her voice weak but full of shock and confusion. Her eyes wandered over Tu Shanyin's face, trying to find any signs that Tu Shanyin had deceived her.

However, Tu Shanyin did not lie to her.

Tu Shanyin nodded, took a deep breath, and finally mustered up the courage to continue: "Zhu'er, don't blame her. When you were little, she always protected you. She just wanted you to live a peaceful life, so she concealed your life experience from you. However, this secret can't be hidden after all. I also know that there will be a day to confess."

Ji Xiuzhu's heart was churning, and every little detail of his time with Mengqi Mountain kept flashing through his mind. He gradually understood why he always felt an inexplicable connection with this place.

Her heart was filled with confusion and anger. She wanted to question, but didn't know where to start.

"Why didn't she tell me? I have the right to know the truth!" Her voice gradually became firm, and there was an indescribable look in her eyes. "That's not right. Since she lied to me, why didn't she keep it a secret for the rest of her life? How did you know?!"

Tu Shanyin looked bitter, and said slowly: "I was also forced... In order to protect you, I can only choose to remain silent. If I tell you the truth, she will not let me see you again... Zhu'er, in fact, I am your... father..."

Tu Shanyin's last word "father" sounded completely without any confidence, as if someone was holding his lifeline and he had to be extremely careful.

After hearing this, Ji Xiuzhu's heart instantly broke.

In an instant, the atmosphere became solemn, and the emotional entanglement between the two people reached its peak at this moment.

Ji Xiuzhu's heart was like a surging wave that could not be calmed.

Her face was full of shock and anger, and she stared at Tu Shanyin in disbelief, as if trying to confirm whether everything she heard was true.

"Are you sure you're not kidding me? Are you my father?" She repeated this sentence with a trembling voice.

It’s not that she couldn’t accept this fact, but her body’s instinctive reaction made her feel suffocated.

She was an orphan without a father or a mother in her previous life and had long been accustomed to living alone.

But the original body is not like that. The ups and downs that the original body is feeling at this moment are really understandable.

After all, her parents were still alive, but they did not acknowledge her and kept her by their side for thousands of years.

After learning the truth, not crying is the greatest guarantee.

Tu Shanyin lowered his head, not daring to look her in the eye. The burden in his heart seemed particularly heavy at this moment.

"I know how hard this is for you to accept, but I have to tell you the truth. Meng Qishan may not have been a good mother back then, but she made many difficult choices to protect you. She can be considered a good master."

Ji Xiuzhu's mind became increasingly confused. All of her memories and questions were intertwined together, making it impossible for her to sort out her thoughts.

"Why are you doing this to me? Who am I?" Her voice became sharp with repression and anger.

Tu Shanyin slowly raised his head, his eyes revealing a hint of earnestness: "Zhu'er, I hope you can understand that everything I do is to protect you. This world is not simple..."

Before Tu Shanyin could finish his words, he was choked by Ji Xiuzhu.

"Protect?!" Ji Xiuzhu's voice almost rose eight degrees. "You used lies to protect me, but made me live in a world of ignorance and falsehood! The truth, I really can't bear this truth. My biological mother actually deliberately killed me?!"

Tu Shanyin felt her anger and felt extremely painful, but he was powerless to do anything.

At this moment, Ji Xiuzhu was like a powder keg about to explode, and his emotions were difficult to control.

Her world collapsed at this moment, and all her trust and dependence seemed to vanish at this moment.

"Zhu'er..." Tu Shanyin wanted to explain, but was interrupted by Ji Xiuzhu.

"Stop talking. Senior, let's just maintain the status quo." She turned around, tears welling up in her eyes, her heart filled with disappointment and loneliness, as if everything had become extremely pale.