Volume One, Chapter 15: Sprouts Appear on Tuantuan's Head

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Gu Hongwen widened his eyes and looked closely. He noticed the black and white figures rushing toward him, causing the old master Gu’s face to turn pale and his body nearly to collapse.

Everyone gasped: “!!”

Quick as a flash, the little toddler grabbed the master’s arm. “Grandpa Gu, be careful.”

Master Gu almost fell off the sofa. Before anyone could react, the toddler had already caught him in time.

Everyone thought the toddler might be thrown off as well, so they tried to catch her, only to find she had firmly held onto Gu Hongwen, preventing his fall.

Despite Gu Hongwen no longer being young, his height and weight were considerable.

A three-and-a-half-year-old toddler had managed to catch an elderly man with bare hands?

Such strength made even the fourth brother, Yang Boyu, a former martial arts champion, feel humbled.

“Wow, my sister is amazing,” Yang Boyu exclaimed in awe.

Yang Jinchuan quickly hugged his precious daughter, and Gu Hongwen settled steadily back onto the sofa.

Old Master Yang Nanqiao was nearly frightened into a heart attack by the scene.

Panting and patting his chest, he exclaimed, “Old Gu, what on earth are you doing?”

Master Gu was speechless.

How embarrassing.

He cleared his throat twice to cover his awkwardness, then looked at the toddler again.

“Little one, may I see your hand?”

Yang Jinchuan hugged his daughter tightly, hesitant to let her show her hand to Gu Hongwen, who was beginning to question whether he truly was a master of the spiritual lineage.

Old Master Yang saw this and softly said, “Jinchuan, let old Gu have a look.”

Yang Jinchuan glanced at his daughter. If she didn’t want to, he would never force her.

But the toddler stretched out her hand naturally. “Here you go.”

Her sweet, clear voice made Gu Hongwen smile. Holding her hand, he first examined her palm, then her five fingers.

Yet he still couldn’t decipher which spiritual sect she belonged to.

She didn’t seem possessed by a ghost, nor did she appear to be from the underworld.

Then how did she possess such power?

This little one’s background was far from simple.

With a cheerful smile, Gu Hongwen said, “Tuantuan, Grandpa heard that your family’s apples are especially delicious. Could you take Brother Jinghuai to eat some?”

Gu Jinghuai was speechless.

He instantly realized Grandpa had something to discuss with the Yang family that wasn’t convenient to say in front of the toddler.

“All right, Brother Jinghuai, Tuantuan will take you to eat apples.”

Tuantuan stood up and naturally held Gu Jinghuai’s hand, following him to the apples.

Yang Dad and the five brothers were speechless, their hearts turning sour for some reason.

The toddler seemed to like Gu Jinghuai very much.

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No, it must be because their little sister was polite and courteous! Their sister was always so well-behaved, obedient, and sensible!

Seeing the toddler walk away, Gu Hongwen told the Yang family, “I can’t read this child’s fate.”

The Yang family was puzzled.

Yang Jinchuan nervously asked, “Uncle Gu, is my daughter in any danger?”

“Yeah, will our little sister be in danger?” the brothers echoed together.

Their every word was filled with concern and worry for the toddler.

Gu Hongwen shook his head. “Although I can’t see through this child’s fate, I can tell her spirit is unstable. She will face many disasters and hardships and is prone to attracting unclean things.”

The Yang family was at a loss.

What could they do now?

Yang Nanqiao gasped, urgently asking, “Old Gu, I’ve struggled so hard to find my granddaughter again. You must help Tuantuan.”

Gu Hongwen nodded and waved to the toddler. Gu Jinghuai then led Tuantuan over.

Tuantuan held a big apple, beaming as she offered it to Gu Hongwen. “Grandpa, here’s a big one for you.”

Her cheeks flushed pink, skin porcelain white, lips red with pearly teeth, her voice soft and melodious.

Gu Hongwen laughed heartily, his voice booming, “Tuantuan will surely be safe and sound every year, free from worries.”

The Yang family breathed a sigh of relief. As long as Gu Hongwen said so, Tuantuan would be fine!

Just then, Ai Xin arrived and overheard those words. She clenched her fists tightly.

That little brat safe every year?

What about her own Beibei?

That old man was truly despicable!

Ai Xin turned and left, but Gu Jinghuai caught sight of her retreating figure.

That aunt wore a fierce expression and had taken more than one life.

Gu Hongwen’s attention remained on Tuantuan, calling her a rare prodigy in a millennium.

He handed her a book and earnestly instructed, “Tuantuan, take this book home and study it carefully.”

A book?

Tuantuan hadn’t even started school. Could she read?

For Gu Hongwen to give this, it must be no ordinary book.

Coupled with the mysterious look on Gu Hongwen’s face, the Yang family dared not ask further. Could it be a talisman?

If so, that would be excellent protection for Tuantuan.

The toddler grabbed the book with both hands, obedient and adorable. “Thank you, Grandpa Gu.”

Gu Jinghuai looked at the book in her hands, still puzzled why Grandpa had given this sacred text to Tuantuan.

Was he grooming her to be the Gu family’s successor?

Or... did he have other intentions?

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He resolved to ask Grandpa properly once they returned home.

Gu Hongwen also planned to study ancient texts himself to uncover Tuantuan’s true origins.

The grandfather and grandson then left the Yang family.

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On the car ride away from the Yang family, Gu Hongwen’s previously gentle and kind demeanor vanished.

“Jinghuai, did you see clearly?”

“Grandpa, I don’t know what you mean.”

Gu Hongwen chuckled, “You’ve already opened the Yin-Yang Eye, yet you pretend not to know?”

He continued, “I raised you myself and taught you everything you know. Though you’re gifted and powerful, don’t forget, I can still detect when you open your Yin-Yang Eye.”

Gu Jinghuai was a rare talent born after the Gu family’s spiritual power had withered for a century. At a young age, he could open his Yin-Yang Eye anytime, without time limits, a feat even Gu Hongwen couldn’t manage.

But Gu Jinghuai rarely opened it casually, knowing it would attract things best avoided and cause backlash, entangling him.

He didn’t want to deceive Gu Hongwen. He only wanted to protect Tuantuan and keep her secret safe.

Grandpa wasn’t a bad man; he wouldn’t harm Tuantuan.

Gu Jinghuai said, “Grandpa, all I saw was a leaf above Tuantuan’s head.”

“A leaf?” Gu Hongwen was stunned. The child looked soft and adorable; how could it be a leaf?

“Grandpa, I really only saw a leaf. Why do you look like you think Tuantuan should be a giant panda?”

Gu Hongwen was speechless.

That rascal had read his thoughts.

With Tuantuan’s cute image, she did remind him of a giant panda.

“Grandpa, you mustn’t tell outsiders about Tuantuan.”

Gu Hongwen glanced at Gu Jinghuai. This child had lost his parents young and never had such devotion or protectiveness for anyone else. There was definitely something he was hiding.

It seemed Gu Jinghuai was keeping secrets from him.

Gu Hongwen frowned. “I’m not some bad old man who eats children. I just wonder if she can save your father and your mother...”

“Grandpa, we agreed not to talk about that anymore!” Gu Jinghuai’s face turned pale, as if recalling a terrifying and painful memory.

“Jinghuai, are you still holding a grudge about what happened back then?”

Gu Jinghuai lowered his head, silent. He opened his palm, revealing the whistle Tuantuan had given him.

He truly was hiding something from Gu Hongwen. When he opened his Yin-Yang Eye to look at Tuantuan, he saw the leaf above her head, waving gently at him.

It seemed he must go back and investigate Tuantuan’s origins.

Old Master Gu sighed deeply. Could he really place his hopes on Tuantuan?

That book was his only hope.