Chapter 265

Chapter 265

Elsewhere, Eighth Master Chang approached his Eldest Brother with an ingratiating smile.

“Big Brother, Little Eight is back. It’s been several days… have you been well?”

Chang Huaiyuan, dressed in robes white as snow, held back tears and affectionately patted Eighth Master Chang on the head.

“I am well. Eighth Brother, did you encounter danger while accompanying the young master physician on his Guoyin journey?”

His Eldest Brother’s concern warmed Eighth Master Chang’s heart. He recounted every detail of what had happened.

As Chang Huaiyuan listened, murderous intent began to emanate from him.

“Eighth Brother, did you just say Day-Wandering God Wen Liang hit you?”

Eighth Master Chang froze and instinctively nodded.

A cold smile spread across Chang Huaiyuan’s refined face.

“Good, good, good. I will remember this grudge. As for that old toad on Donggou Mountain… if I acted personally, it might look as though I were bullying the weak. If necessary, shall I ask Seventh Brother to avenge you?”

Eighth Master Chang finally understood that his Eldest Brother meant to stand up for him. He hurriedly shook his large head.

“Big Brother, you don’t need to worry about the toad. Give me a few more years of cultivation and I’ll beat him until he calls us Father!”

Chang Huaiyuan was immensely gratified. He regarded his spirited younger brother with admiration. His brother was finally showing promise.

“Cultivate diligently, Eighth Brother. I believe in you.”

After exchanging greetings, everyone returned to Deaf Granny’s courtyard.

Only after arriving home did Chen Daji finally realize they had “lost someone.”

“Holy crap! Where are Uncle Snow Corpse and Godmother?”

Hua Jiunan smiled. “The two elders went directly to the General’s Temple after returning to the mortal world. We’ll see them at daybreak.”

Zhao Aiguo and Chen Fu also struggled to hold back tears when they saw their sons return safely. If duty had not demanded it, what parent could bear to send a child into mortal danger?

Chen Daji was too tactless to understand. Seeing Chen Fu’s expression, he burst out laughing.

“Dad, why are you crying? What happened, did Mom beat you?”

Chen Fu’s deep longing for his son vanished instantly. He glared at Chen Daji and cursed.

“Why did you come back, you little bastard? You should’ve died out there. Then your mother and I could have a second child!”

Chen Daji did not understand why his father had suddenly become angry. He scratched his head and muttered, “Then have one. Why get mad? It’s not like I’m stopping you…”

That reminded him of something.

“Dad, I met lots of acquaintances during this Guoyin trip. Next time, I’ll speak to them in advance. When you die, the fellows can look after you and spare you some suffering.”

Young Monk Wuxin had been hiding behind Hua Jiunan, always hoping to fit into the family. Hearing Chen Daji, he timidly poked out his small head.

“Namo Amitabha. Benefactor, if you die, this young monk can also help deliver you…”

He looked expectantly at Hua Jiunan, clearly hoping to show that he was useful and earn some praise.

Chen Fu knew Wuxin’s background and did not dare provoke him, so he could only curse his own son.

“You little bastard, do you have a grudge against your father? Can’t you wish me something good for once? No, I have to beat this unfilial wretch to death today!”

After driving his father away in fury, Chen Daji turned to Zhao Aiguo. He hesitated before speaking.

“Uncle Zhao, don’t worry. I’ll have my acquaintances take care of you too…”

Zhao Aiguo grabbed Zhao Fei and fled.

“I appreciate the thought, nephew. Save those acquaintances for your own father.”

Before leaving, Zhao Fei kicked Chen Daji hard in the backside.

“Little Rooster, can’t you stick to tormenting your own dad? Don’t drag mine into it!”

Their reactions left Chen Daji bewildered. He had clearly meant well. Why could no one understand that?