Super Soldier King and Cute CEO
Chapter 815 - 825: Solve the Puzzle!

Chapter 815: Chapter 825: Solve the Puzzle!

"Master Yigu has passed away!" Tang Zhong spoke aloud.

Immediately, Ji Chunlian’s face turned ashen.

"How is that possible... How could he die? I was planning to ask him to read my fortune!"

Ji Luowu suddenly leapt forward, shouting at Tang Zhong, "Are you lying to us, kid? I may not know Master Yigu well, but I know he was a diviner. Speak up—are you saying this because you don’t want us to see Master Yigu?"

Tang Zhong couldn’t be bothered to respond and turned to leave.

"Trying to leave? Looks like you really are lying!" Ji Luowu exclaimed, rolling up his sleeves in preparation. "If you dare spout nonsense, just see how I’ll deal with you!"

"Luowu..." Ji Chunlian bellowed.

Hearing his father’s voice, Ji Luowu froze in place.

"Without my permission, you are not allowed to move!" Ji Chunlian commanded sternly.

"Ah!"

Ji Chunlian then turned to Tang Zhong, his tone turning respectful. "Young man, my son’s poor behavior is a result of my inadequate upbringing. I apologize for offending you."

"It’s fine. Master Yigu has indeed passed away." Tang Zhong replied.

"I understand. Today is August 3rd, Master Yigu’s centennial birthday. Everyone knows the story—Master Yigu once cast his own fortune decades ago and predicted he would pass away at the age of 100. So, I believe you." Ji Chunlian sighed heavily as he spoke.

"It’s such a pity. I waited all these years, hoping Master Yigu would resolve a deep question for me. But now he’s gone!" Ji Chunlian lamented.

"What question? Maybe I can help you." Tang Zhong offered.

"You can help me?" Ji Chunlian asked, surprised.

He didn’t doubt Tang Zhong for a moment because he believed in fate. Master Yigu, who hadn’t read a fortune in fifty years, had read one for this young man—it wasn’t a coincidence!

"Yes." Tang Zhong affirmed.

"Then, I would like to hear you resolve my question," Ji Chunlian said. "Young man, follow me!"

The matter he wished to discuss was something no one else could be allowed to hear.

"Alright."

Ji Luowen and Ji Luowu became visibly uneasy and immediately tried to stop him. "Father! You mustn’t go with him. What if he’s planning to harm you? That’d be disastrous!"

"I know what I’m doing! Stay here and do not follow me!" Ji Chunlian reprimanded.

He then led Tang Zhong away to a quieter spot at the edge of the area.

Only then did Ji Chunlian’s face reveal a deeply fatigued expression.

With just one glance, Tang Zhong could tell that the elder was nearing the end of his life. But for him to still climb this mountain meant there were unresolved matters anchoring his spirit.

"Speak. Whatever question you have, I will help you resolve it," Tang Zhong said decisively.

"To be honest, my question is simple. Young man, you’ve seen my two sons, haven’t you?" Ji Chunlian asked.

"Yes," Tang Zhong replied.

"In my lifetime, I’ve fought for kingdoms and lands, but I wronged my wife. My devotion to work left her overburdened, and eventually, she died of exhaustion, leaving me with two young sons. Ever since, I’ve been obsessively giving them the best education and arranging everything for their future. I wanted them to excel. But all these years have passed, and instead of becoming accomplished men, they’ve become completely reliant on me. I truly don’t know what to do. I know my time is running out, but without me, they wouldn’t be able to fend for themselves. If I go to the afterlife, how can I face their mother? What should I do?" Ji Chunlian’s voice trembled as he confided his pain.

"This... it’s simple... Let go." Tang Zhong said softly.

"What do you mean by ’let go’?" Ji Chunlian’s eyes lit up with hope.

"They’ve become this way because they’ve always relied on you. If you stop interfering, that’s letting go. Perhaps they’ll achieve something on their own." Tang Zhong explained.

"Let go... Let go. I understand now!" Ji Chunlian exclaimed joyfully. "For over twenty years, I’ve been confused, and today you’ve resolved my deepest doubt!"

"You’re welcome." Tang Zhong waved dismissively.

"I am Ji Chunlian. Thank you, young man, for enlightening me!" Ji Chunlian bowed deeply in gratitude.

"If there’s nothing else, I’ll be leaving now," Tang Zhong said, then turned and walked away, disappearing quickly.

All the while, Ji Luowen and Ji Luowu had been anxious about Tang Zhong harming their father.

"Brother, what do you think father’s question was? He never told us." Ji Luowu asked.

"I don’t know," Ji Luowen shook his head.

"And just who was that guy? Our Ji Family belongs to the Xuanguan Sea. If that guy knows, won’t he try to get on father’s good side? Hmph, if he dares to take advantage of father, no way!" Ji Luowu muttered bitterly.

Seeing Tang Zhong leave, they rushed to their father’s side, concerned. "Father, that man couldn’t have resolved your question. Let’s just head home and forget about this!"

"The two of you... you’re useless," Ji Chunlian scolded angrily. "Go home, go home. I truly don’t know what will become of you two without me. Will you even be able to preserve our family?"

He remembered Tang Zhong’s words—letting go meant collapsing.

Looking at his two sons, Ji Chunlian suddenly raised his voice. "Listen to me carefully starting now!"

The brothers froze, startled.

"From today onward, I will no longer manage your affairs. Whether you rise as dragons or fall as mediocrities depends on your own fortunes!"

"For years, I’ve resolved your troubles, but you’ve only brought me disappointment!"

"So, I’ve decided—I’m done meddling!" Ji Chunlian declared.

"Father, what are you saying..." Ji Luowen and Ji Luowu struggled to respond.

"Mark my words. I’m choosing to let go, and what becomes of you will depend entirely on yourselves!" Ji Chunlian stressed.

At that moment, his body could no longer hold on, and his eyelids began to droop.

For years, he had feared his sons’ failures. How could he face his wife in death? But now, his doubts were resolved, and he was ready to let go.

He was tired.

His body crumpled suddenly, hitting the ground with a heavy thud.

Ji Luowen and Ji Luowu hadn’t expected this. They rushed forward to catch him, their faces pale with shock. "Father, what’s wrong?!"

"I... am about to die," Ji Chunlian murmured.

"You can’t die!" Ji Luowu cried out desperately.

If their father fell, their family would collapse.

"All these years, I’ve done things wrong. From now on, everything is up to you," Ji Chunlian said weakly.

"No, father..." Ji Luowu pleaded in panic.

"The Ji Family must depend on you both now," Ji Chunlian said.

"Father... was it that man who harmed you? I’ll go after him!" Ji Luowu shouted angrily.

"Don’t. It was me who was wrong all along. From now on, the Ji Family relies on you. And as for that man, you must build ties with him!" Ji Chunlian’s voice weakened further as he closed his eyes.

He had been tired for too long, burdened for too long. Tang Zhong was right—it was time to let go.

"Father..." Ji Luowu and Ji Luowen were pale as they realized their father was gone.

Their father was dead.

And now, what were they supposed to do?

From a distance, Tang Zhong watched as Ji Chunlian collapsed. Perhaps this was the best ending. But for Tang Zhong, this was just a fleeting moment in his journey. Yet, inexplicably, thoughts of the woman Master Yigu had mentioned kept bringing Weiwei to his mind. He couldn’t shake an ominous feeling, though he quickly dismissed it. For Weiwei, the future would be nothing but happiness.

When everything was over, he would take Weiwei and leave.

But just then, Tang Zhong noticed thick black smoke billowing fiercely in the distance.

The source of the smoke... it was in the direction of Li Chuwen’s home!