Fellow Daoist, your script is really good.

However, this was not Qin Shimei's true feeling.

Junior Sister Qin has the right to choose her own Daoist partner.

"..."

The old man was somewhat taken aback by Su Li's words.

Because in the minds of the elderly, marriages arranged by parents and matchmakers are the proper way to be.

Although Sisi's opinion is also important.

I would also ask Sisi for her opinion.

But Sisi probably won't refuse; I can tell from her that she doesn't dislike Young Master Su.

However, this was the first time the old man had ever heard of Sisi making all the decisions on her own.

Does the appearance of cultivators determine their future Daoist partners?

That makes sense, after all, cultivators have extremely long lifespans, so perhaps it really is different.

"Since Young Master Su puts it that way, I won't insist..."

A hint of worry appeared in the old man's eyes.

In the old man's heart, this Mr. Su was actually a very good person.

If this young master Su were to marry my Sisi, the old man is certain that he would treat Sisi well and would not let her suffer any injustice.

That way, I can leave with more peace of mind...

"Please rest assured, Grandma."

Su Li noticed her grandmother's worry and spoke up.

"Although Junior Sister Qin and I are not husband and wife, we are not Daoist partners."

However, if Junior Sister Qin is in danger or needs help, I will do everything in my power and will absolutely not stand idly by.

"Young master is so kind... Our Qin family... truly doesn't know how to repay you..." The old man's eyes flickered.

The old man believed in the promise Su Li made.

"There's really no need to repay me," Su Li said with a smile. "Grandma doesn't know, I don't have many merits, but I'm definitely upright!"

"Yes, I believe... I believe..."

The old man's eyes welled up with tears, and he felt a weight lifted from his heart.

After Su Li finished speaking, she was also deeply moved by herself.

Although Su Li felt like she had missed out on a fortune and was on the verge of tears...

But Su Li didn't regret it.

“Young Master Su, there is one more thing…” the old man continued, his voice even carrying a hint of gloom.

"Grandma, please speak."

"This matter concerns Sisi's parents."

"Sisi's parents?"

"Yes."

Grandma sighed deeply.

"Since Sisi can remember, she has never seen her biological parents."

I kept telling Sisi that her parents had passed away, except for an accident.

But in reality, that's not the case.

Sisi's parents were also cultivators.

"Huh?!" Upon hearing this news, Su Li was extremely surprised. "Then, what about Junior Sister Qin's parents now...?"

"have no idea......"

The old man shook his head.

"When my son and daughter-in-law handed Sisi over to me, they left. They said they were going to another country."

I asked them which country it was from.

They said that in that country, there were few humans and many demons, so it was not a good place.

If Sisi asks about their whereabouts in the future, just say that they are no longer here.

Although Sisi's parents told me not to tell Sisi, fearing that Sisi would go looking for it.

However, I will be leaving soon.

Then Sisi will be all alone.

Now, I will tell Young Master Su about this.

I am just an ordinary person, and I don't know anything about that place.

I didn't dare tell my youngest daughter myself, even though I knew she wouldn't blame me, but I was still afraid, after all, I had kept it from her for so long...

After I leave, I'll trouble Young Master Su to tell my youngest son...

"Grandma, don't worry, I'll talk to Junior Sister Qin. She definitely won't blame you..."

Su Li was quite surprised.

There are few humans, but many demons.

Isn't this the Kingdom of Ten Thousand Demons?

But what were Sisi's parents doing in the Kingdom of Ten Thousand Demons?

Sisi's parents are cultivators, but what sect or faction do they belong to? What happened?

"Well then, I'll trouble you, Young Master Su... cough cough cough..."

Just as Su Li was thinking, her grandmother started coughing violently.

"grandmother?!"

Su Li quickly channeled a wisp of spiritual energy into her grandmother, but the energy dissipated completely as soon as it entered her grandmother's body...

This means that it's all too late.

The old man's time has come.

"Grandma, buy some dried plums...Grandma!"

At this moment, the girl also returned with the dried plums she had bought.

Seeing her grandmother's violent cough and pale face, the girl rushed over, scattering dried plums all over the ground...

Chapter 281 Possibly in the Kingdom of Ten Thousand Demons

"Grandma...Grandma, don't scare Sisi...Grandma..."

Qin Sisi knelt before her grandmother, her small hands trembling as she held her grandmother's aged hands.

"Sisi..."

Grandma's breathing gradually calmed down, and she smiled as she looked at her granddaughter.

The old man's pupils gradually dilated, and his vision was slowly disappearing.

The old woman gently stroked the girl's face: "My little one... Grandma can't be with you anymore. From now on, you'll have to walk this path alone..."

"No, Grandma will be alright..."

Tears streamed down the girl's face, falling to the ground.

"Silly girl..."

The old man shook his head.

"Grandma, I've lived long enough..."

To see you safe and sound, to watch you grow up safely and soundly.

That's enough...

The old man sighed.

"Sisi, Grandma is so sorry..."

Sisi, it's Grandma's fault for being useless; she can't let you hold your head high...

Which daughter wants to feel ashamed and unable to hold her head up high...?

My dear child... I'm so sorry... my dear child...

"Grandma, no, Sisi doesn't blame you at all..."

The girl's voice trembled, and tears streamed down her fair cheeks, like pear blossoms scattered on the ground after a heavy rain, beautiful yet heartbreaking.

"Don't cry, my little one. You must live a good life."

Find a good family and have a healthy, chubby son.

Grandma will always bless you, my youngest son...

"grandmother......"

"I really want to see what your child looks like, my little one..."

Xuan'er, Chun'er, why are you leaving?

Why did you abandon this child, leaving him all alone and helpless...?

"Grandma? Grandma!"

The old man closed his eyes, and his aged hand slowly slid down the girl's cheek.

The girl cried out in heart-wrenching sobs.

The sound echoed throughout the entire courtyard.

A breeze rustled through the sycamore trees in the courtyard, and leaves fell slowly one by one...

......

As night deepened, Su Li helped carry the departing elderly man into the room.

When Yue'er returned and learned of the old man's passing, she cried uncontrollably, her tears soaking her sleeves.

Funeral customs in Dark Beast City differ somewhat from those in other places.

On the night the old man passed away, Qin Sisi, as his only relative, had to observe the mourning period for three consecutive days.

However, many things need to be prepared because the old man will be buried on the fourth day.

Therefore, under normal circumstances, if there is a death in an ordinary family in Dark Beast City, the closest relatives will be responsible for observing the mourning period, while other relatives will handle the follow-up matters.

If Qin Sisi's uncle were here, things would be easier.

But now, only Qin Sisi is left.

So Su Li offered to help.

"Sisi has already delayed Senior Brother Su's schedule, so we can't trouble him any further."

Qin Sisi shook her head to indicate her refusal.

"It's alright, it's fine if I return to the sect a little later. Or rather, Junior Sister Qin can come back with me then."

Without waiting for the girl to refuse, Su Li took the initiative to handle the next matters for her so that she could observe the mourning period in peace.

From custom-made wooden coffins to various paper figures, to selecting stone to carve tombstones, and choosing auspicious burial sites.

Su Li managed everything in a very orderly manner.

Because the elderly person doesn't have many friends, there's no need to host banquets, and many customs are simplified.

On the fourth day, after Su Li, Qin Sisi, and Yue'er had a simple meal, the old man began preparations for the burial, as was customary.

On this day, Qin Sisi was dressed in mourning clothes and had a white cloth on her head.