Chapter 55: The Missing Child Murder Case, Trouble Arises from the Mysterious Door!

Chapter 55 - The Missing Child Murder Case, Trouble Arises from the Mysterious Door! Note: Don't Forget to join my Patreon.com/flokixy to get access to +40 Advance Chapters I have to stop if there is no support The rest of the Gu family only learned about Gu Qingkai's situation late at night. Although they had known beforehand that this child was destined to be a "child of fate," his ties with the Gu family in this lifetime had now come to an end. From now on, he would no longer bear this name but instead return to the celestial realm as an immortal child. Grandmother Gu said to Gu Xuesong, "Later, inform your eldest brother about Qingkai's situation." "After all, he raised the boy by his side and shared the deepest bond with him. Knowing the truth might help ease his heart, even if just a little." "Mm, I'll personally tell Elder Brother tomorrow," Gu Xuesong nodded, accepting the task. However, he suspected that given his eldest brother's temperament, it would be difficult for him to believe what he said. He might even think Gu Xuesong was mocking him. At this moment, though, Yaoyao suddenly looked up and said brightly, "Dad, you don't actually need to go. If I'm not mistaken, the God of Wealth's child will likely visit Uncle tonight himself." Even though the other party had nearly disrupted his cultivation, Yaoyao cared even less about seeing General Xingjun. But severing past ties included cutting off dreams and ending old connections. No matter how reluctant the God of Wealth's child felt, he still had to follow through. In Yaoyao's eyes, whether or not they informed the other side made no difference. "In that case, I must go tomorrow. I suspect Elder Brother will want to verify the truth," Gu Xuesong replied, shaking his head after hearing Yaoyao's words. If things went as Yaoyao predicted, then regardless of whether he visited or not, his eldest brother would surely seek answers later. Given this, it was better to take the initiative and visit first. After all, losing a child under such tragic circumstances was heartbreaking. "Alright, Dad, you decide what's best!" Yaoyao didn't fully understand why her father insisted on explaining things when the God of Wealth's child would appear in a dream anyway. But she trusted that her father always had his reasons, so there was no need to question further. "By the way, Yaoyao, what's Xiao Wei been up to? We haven't seen him around for days." Mentioning Gu Qingkai reminded Grandmother Gu of the great-grandson from the third branch of the family. She hadn't seen him these past couple of days. She'd heard that after recovering, the young great-grandson had become a closed-door disciple under Master Shibo, Yaoyao's senior martial sister, and was learning esoteric Daoist practices. It was natural for her to inquire about his progress. The reason Yaoyao hadn't taken Gu Wei as her disciple wasn't due to her lack of ability but rather because she was still too young, and her personality hadn't fully matured yet. "Yesterday, Shibo said that Weiwei has begun sensing spiritual energy and is currently trying to guide it into his body!" Yaoyao explained. Initially, Master Shibo had firmly refused to accept any disciples, especially since Gu Wei called Yaoyao "Auntie." Accepting him as a disciple would disrupt the generational hierarchy. Moreover, while Master Shibo excelled in theoretical knowledge, her practical foundation was weak. However, after Yaoyao enumerated Gu Wei's excellent aptitude and potential, Master Shibo couldn't resist. The more she observed Yaoyao, the more envious she became of Qinghan for having such a talented disciple back in the day. Now, encountering a promising candidate like Gu Wei, though her own cultivation was lacking, her theoretical expertise made up for it. Besides, teaching didn't necessarily require the master to surpass the disciple—it was more about the disciple's innate insight and understanding. Evidently, Gu Wei's Insight was exceptional. In just a few days, he had already sensed spiritual energy entering his body. Once this step was achieved, consistent practice would eventually lead him to becoming a skilled practitioner. Grandmother Gu was very satisfied that her great-grandson could learn valuable skills. "In that case, we owe Master Shibo our gratitude. Xiao Heng, keep an eye on her needs. If she requires anything, make sure to accommodate her requests promptly." A teacher who imparts wisdom and resolves doubts was indeed rare and worthy of respect! Grandmother Gu signaled Gu Heng to show proper respect, which was the most basic courtesy of the Gu family. "Grandma, don't worry. I'll ensure all of Master Shibo's needs are met," Gu Heng smiled and nodded. He had visited his son recently and was delighted to see him looking healthy and diligently practicing martial arts and cultivating energy. For this, he was deeply grateful to his younger sister and Master Shibo. Anything they needed, he had already prepared. "Good, you handle matters well, Grandma can rest assured." Grandmother Gu smiled as she finished speaking, then handed a piece of pea cake to her granddaughter. She remembered that her little granddaughter had reached out three times for this snack—clearly, she enjoyed it. "Wow, thank you, Grandma!" As expected, Yaoyao beamed with joy as she accepted the treat and happily began eating. Seeing her enjoyment, Grandmother Gu delighted in feeding her. The interaction between the two was heartwarming. Just then, Gu Jinnian's phone rang. Glancing at the harmonious scene in the hall, he didn't wish to disturb anyone and quietly stepped outside to answer the call. The others in the Gu family noticed but said nothing, as Gu Jinnian often received calls due to his profession. However, this time was different. Not long after, Gu Jinnian returned—but he wasn't alone. Accompanying him was none other than Liu Dong, recognizable by his square face and slightly plump figure. Upon seeing Yaoyao, Liu Dong apologized, "I'm sorry to disturb you at such a late hour, Senior." "But the matter is urgent. Our special operations team couldn't find anyone suitable, so I had no choice but to come here despite feeling embarrassed." After learning that the youngest daughter of the Gu family was possibly at the sixth-tier level, the department leader had issued strict orders: unless absolutely necessary, do not disturb her. Experts of this caliber were often aloof, and offending them would bring nothing but trouble. However, given her immense strength—among the top tier—and her apparent lack of hostility towards the special operations group, she was undoubtedly an ally. In emergencies where nearby experts were unavailable, contacting her was permitted as an exception. To foster closer relations, upon discovering that the young master was a member of the Gu family, Gu Jinnian became a key target for friendship-building. This time, Liu Dong had contacted Gu Jinnian first before visiting. "It's Uncle Liu! What's the matter? If I can help, I will," Yaoyao said warmly, setting aside her snack and focusing intently. Seeing her reaction, Liu Dong visibly relaxed. Clearly, there was room for negotiation. He began to explain. "Master, do you remember those mystic practitioners we captured last time for kidnapping children?" Yaoyao nodded. She had used thunder techniques to cripple their cultivation. "What did you find out?" Liu Dong continued, "Yes, we extracted some clues from them and traced it back to one of their bases. There, we discovered this pill." He pulled a brocade box from his pocket, opened it, and handed it over. Inside lay a crimson pill, emitting a pungent odor that made Yaoyao wrinkle her nose. Something was off. Pills were typically made from spiritual materials and should carry a fresh, herbal scent. This pill, however, reeked of foulness and corruption—it couldn't possibly be normal. Her reaction didn't escape Liu Dong's notice. Clearly, she had identified the issue. Without beating around the bush, he stated bluntly, "As you've probably realized, this pill wasn't crafted using standard methods. Its ingredients are derived from flesh—specifically, the flesh of children with spiritual veins!" "After analysis, our department confirmed that this pill accelerates cultivation for mystic practitioners exponentially." "Previously, we compiled data on missing children and found that their birth charts were unusual." A person's birth chart could indicate whether they possessed unique constitutions. In other words, most of these missing children likely had spiritual veins, which were essential for mystic cultivation. Yet spiritual veins weren't common—they were extraordinarily rare, perhaps one in a hundred. And now, every single missing child had spiritual veins! Moreover, with pills like these surfacing, the truth behind the matter was glaringly obvious. Yaoyao's round, cherubic face turned cold. She finally understood why this chubby uncle had come to her at night. Because this calamity—the source of this pill—originated from within the mystic world itself!