After a long while, they finally saw the old doctor breathe a sigh of relief.
"Her pulse and heartbeat have returned. Although they are very weak, I am confident I can slowly restore her health with medicine."
The Ji Family finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"Thank you, Doctor. Please prepare the medicine; we will ensure you are fully compensated."
Years of traveling had accustomed them to people sizing others up and acting accordingly.
"You’re too kind, Sir. Rest assured, I will do my utmost. The child has just taken a Rejuvenation Pill, so she mustn’t take any other medication tonight. I will return with the necessary medicinal herbs tomorrow."
The old doctor took his leave after speaking. The family seemed too calm; it was the quiet before a storm.
「Late at night」
Old Madam Ji sat alone at Suisui’s bedside. Ji Youyuan wheeled himself into the room.
"On Suisui’s body, there are new wounds, old scars—a total of three hundred and twenty-three." A cold light glinted in Old Madam Ji’s eyes. "Today, they were even more utterly depraved, attempting to bury Suisui alive!"
Ji Youyuan’s usually half-closed eyes snapped open, a chilling aura emanating from him and enveloping the entire room.
"Rest assured, Mother, I will seek justice for Suisui."
"Don’t let them die too easily. I want them to see who the real bringer of disaster is! All the suffering Suisui has endured over these years—I want them to experience every bit of it!"
Veins bulged on Ji Youyuan’s hand as he gripped the jade-boned fan tightly. In an instant, the fan’s ribs turned to powder.
"That is also what I was thinking. Let’s leave their lives for Suisui herself to take. This will also be a form of tempering for her, don’t you think?"
"For her to seek vengeance personally, she must possess the capability. Eldest, I, as your mother, know of your vow to never accept disciples in this lifetime, but Suisui..."
"Mother, be at peace. If she truly possesses the ability to freely enter others’ dreams, then even if I do not publicly announce taking a disciple, I will impart all my lifelong learning to her!"
Hearing his words, Old Madam Ji nodded forcefully, struggling to hold back her tears. "Eldest, with your assurance, I am relieved."
Old Madam Ji had given birth to seven sons and one daughter. Each of her sons was exceptionally gifted, all becoming leading figures in their respective fields.
Her only daughter, however, possessed mediocre talents and no spiritual aptitude, yet she was incredibly stubborn. Despite knowing that giving birth to this child would cost her her life, she had still, crying and pleading, resolutely insisted on bringing her into the world, even if it took her last breath.
"Mmm..."
The little girl on the bed groaned softly, interrupting Old Madam Ji’s thoughts.
"Suisui! Are you awake?"
"Grandma!"
"I’m here! My child, are you feeling any better? Where does it hurt? Tell Grandma!"
Suisui opened her eyes and tried to smile, but the movement pulled at her wounds, and she quickly suppressed the expression.
"I’m still alive! It’s so good to see you again, Grandma!"
Tears welled up in Old Madam Ji’s eyes. "My child, you’ve suffered so terribly. It’s all Grandma’s fault. I should have brought you back much earlier. It’s Grandma who has failed you!"
"Grandma...don’t cry...Suisui will wipe your tears!" Suisui, distressed at the sight of Old Madam Ji’s tear-streaked face, hastily reached out to wipe them away.
As she extended her hand, the numerous wounds, large and small, were fully revealed.
Old Madam Ji and Ji Youyuan both caught their breath.
Ji Youyuan gritted his teeth. Although his mother had told him that his niece bore over three hundred old and new wounds on her body, seeing them with his own eyes still shocked him profoundly.
"Suisui! These wounds... Did Old Lady Li inflict all of them?"
Ji Youyuan abruptly grabbed Suisui’s wrist. Hearing her hiss in pain, he realized he had used too much force and quickly let go. "I’m sorry, Uncle was too rough. Can you tell Uncle how you got these injuries?"