Noticing the olddy’s somber demeanor, Deana gently reassured her, saying, “Auntie, I haven’t been here for very long myself. I can’t say for sure if Charlie has been around for all those years before I arrived, so there’s no need for you to feel too down.”
The olddy nodded slightly, letting out a deep sigh as she replied, “I have no doubt that Charlie is still out there, but the clues I can gather about him are so scarce. If even one of those clues falls away, it feels like everything will be lost…”
Deana smiled softly and said, “Auntie, perhaps it simply isn’t the right moment for you to see him. When the time is right, no matter how far he may be, he will find his way back to you.”
“I believe you, but I fear that I might not be around to see that day when I’m old,” the olddy admitted.
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For the olddy, Aurous Hill was undoubtedly a ce steeped in sorrow, a ce she struggled to revisit.
Her daughter and son-inw had lost their lives here, and her grandson had vanished for two decades.
If she were in the olddy’s shoes, she might not have summoned the courage to return to such a heart-wrenching location.
Yet, despite her advanced age, the olddy hade without hesitation. This alone, Deana thought, must have required immense psychological preparation.
With this in mind, Deana couldn’t help but murmur to herself, “Charlie, your grandma hase to Aurous Hill at her age. No matter the challenges you face, you should at least think of her, right?” However, Deana was also aware that
the struggles and hurdles Charlie encountered were likely far beyond her understanding. Knowing Charlie’s character, he must have hadpelling reasons for making such a difficult choice.
So, she quickly turned to the olddy and suggested, “Auntie, since you’ve traveled all this way to Aurous Hill, why not stay here for a while? Even if you can’t find Charlie right away, perhaps he will return one day, and you’ll have the chance to see him here.”
Deana’s suggestion resonated with the olddy’s own thoughts. She nodded earnestly and dered, “I have no intention of leaving Aurous Hill aftering here this time. Even if I don’t wait for Charlie to return, I will make my home here.”
Relieved, Deana smiled warmly and said, “Auntie, it’s great to hear that! You should settle here for an extended stay. You cane and go freely whenever you like. If you need any assistance in Aurous Hill, I promise to help you in every way I can.”
With gratitude in her eyes, the olddy replied, “Thank you so much, Deana!”
…
Meanwhile, while the olddy was a guest at Deana’s home, Charlie remained at the Champs Elysees Hot Spring Hotel, attentively monitoring the progress of Hong Changqing’s teachings.
The oral liquid that had been stored in the vi on the mountain was still waiting there. Charlie nned to hold off a few more days until Nanako, Aurora, Isaac Cameron, and Don Albert sessfully entered the realm of martial arts. He intended to distribute the oral liquid to everyone, allowing them to experience rapid growth in their cultivation.
After a productive morning at the Champs Elysees, Hong Changqing concluded his lecture around 11:30 AM, announcing loudly, “Everyone, that wraps up this morning’s session. You’re free to grab some lunch and rest. We will reconvene for ss at 1:30 PM.”<fnc8da> The rightful source is findnovel</fnc8da>
As the students rose from their meditation mats, they bowed in appreciation to Hong Changqing before stretching and heading outside to rx.
Nanako Ito lingered, turning to Aurora with excitement, “Aurora, have you figured out the mystery of endoscopic examination yet?”
Aurora scratched her head in contemtion, “I think I’m getting closer, but it feels elusive… It’s like diving deep into a pond, and every time I reach the bottom, I can’t go any further. It’s really frustrating…”
Then, she curiously asked Nanako, “You seem so excited! Have you mastered it?”