After Descending the Mountain, Seven Big Brothers Spoil Me - Chapter 777

Chapter 777: The Mountain Was Dug Out
Hearing this, Zhouzhou tilted her head, yawned, and asked curiously, “But didn’t Commander uncle say he would take us to see it in a few days?”

“No way!” Ancestral Master said urgently, “I have a premonition that my cultivation is about to break through.”

“Oh.” Zhouzhou looked up at him, “Ancestral Master, have you been cultivating?”

What kind of breakthrough? The breakthrough of his face’s thickness? It’s so late, and he drags her out; if she doesn’t grow taller, he’s partly responsible!

Ancestral Master’s temper flared. “Who said I haven’t been cultivating!” he exclaimed, his beard bristling with anger. “I just did it when you didn’t see!”

Seeing his frustrated expression, Zhouzhou realized he wasn’t lying and nodded, but she then leaned back on the bed, closed her eyes, and fell asleep in a second.

Ancestral Master’s anger was stuck. Reluctantly, he shook the little chubby girl awake again.

Zhouzhou glared at him, her little fists clenched, and with a face full of grievances, she shouted, “Ancestral Master!” Her little legs kicked out in annoyance. “I want to sleep, I want to sleep!”

She stomped her foot, about to start crying, when Ancestral Master quickly covered her mouth and said, “Do you want to get rid of your financial troubles sooner?”

Of course she did!

At the mention of this, Zhouzhou’s eyes lit up. She knew it.

Ancestral Master released her and, with a composed demeanor, stroked his beard. “I don’t mind; as long as Sanqing Temple is around, the incense burns, and I can recover bit by bit. It just depends on whether you can wait.”

Can’t wait.

Of course she couldn’t!

Zhouzhou sprang out of bed, pulling him along. “Let’s go, let’s go!”

Ancestral Master’s eyes gleamed with satisfaction. Hmph, a little brat thinks she can outdo him? Not in this lifetime!

He pulled Zhouzhou back and reminded, “Wear your coat.”

It was winter, and if she caught a cold, her two fathers would probably eat him alive.

“Oh, right.” Zhouzhou hurriedly put on her clothes, grabbed the map, and dragged Ancestral Master out.

On the way, Ancestral Master said happily, “You’re young and don’t understand; jade is much better than gold. Using gold to exchange for merit is indirect, but the spiritual energy in jade can be used directly.”

That’s why he was so impatient. With spiritual energy so scarce, a place rich in it was a rare opportunity.

Zhouzhou nodded vigorously, finally feeling less resentful about being dragged out in the middle of the night.

Jade Mountain was not far from where they were now. With Ancestral Master guiding them, they arrived in just over an hour, using the earth escape talisman.

“This is the place.” Zhouzhou checked the map and then looked at the mountain in front of her.

Ancestral Master was delighted and started floating up the mountain with Zhouzhou. However, after a few steps, he suddenly stopped, his brow furrowed tightly. “Something’s wrong.”

“What’s wrong?” Zhouzhou asked curiously.

Ancestral Master didn’t answer. He closed his eyes, and after a moment, opened them with a cold glare. He stared angrily at Jade Mountain.

“Who emptied out my Jade Mountain!!!”

He roared in fury. “The spiritual energy here has been completely dug out! Although the jade is still here, all the spiritual energy is gone!”

Ancestral Master was fuming with rage. Who cared about the jade? Spiritual energy was the most important thing!

Who did this?

Hearing this, Zhouzhou was taken aback. She dashed a few steps forward and threw herself down at the foot of the mountain to feel the ground.

Moments later, she looked as if she’d been struck by lightning, her face crumbling in despair. “My jade!” she exclaimed.

That was her hard-earned treasure! After all her efforts, how could it end up like this? Was it all for nothing?

As she thought about it, Zhouzhou felt utterly defeated. Her lips trembled with a sense of grievance. “Why is my life so hard?”

Ancestral Master, who had managed to hold it together until now, felt a wave of sadness wash over him upon hearing her words.

Yes, why was his life so tragic?

The pair, one big and one small, embraced each other, sobbing in a display of pitiable despair.

Half an hour later, they cried themselves out, collapsing at the foot of the mountain, looking utterly despondent.

Snow began to fall gently, and soon, both were covered by a soft blanket of white.

When Xi Mo arrived and saw this scene, his heart sank. He quickly rushed over and picked up the little girl. “Zhouzhou?”

Zhouzhou didn’t respond, her body stiff, and her eyes vacant.

Commander was startled. “Is she frozen to death?”

As soon as the words left his mouth, Xi Mo’s sharp glare made him fall silent.

“Zhouzhou.” Xi Mo called her again, unfastening her clothes and holding her close to transfer warmth.

Commander was anxious too. He didn’t want Zhouzhou to be in trouble; he was still planning to recruit her.

Which scoundrel caused this?

“Zhouzhou?” Xi Mo called out repeatedly.

Zhouzhou remained unresponsive. Commander’s heart sank further.

Wei Fangyi came over, touching Zhouzhou’s cold face. It was like an ice cube. Despite the time that had passed, she hadn’t responded at all.

But Zhouzhou didn’t seem to be dead.

After thinking for a moment, Wei Fangyi said, “Xi, do you want to know what Zhouzhou said that day?”

Xi Mo didn’t have time for that, but noticing the little girl in his arms stirred slightly, he perked up and asked, “What?”

Wei Fangyi meaningfully said, “She said you only rank…”

Before he could finish, a small chubby hand flew out and quickly tapped him, looking nothing like someone frozen.

“Don’t say it!” Zhouzhou glared at Wei Fangyi fiercely.

His damn big mouth!

Seeing her awake, Wei Fangyi’s lips curled up, and he remained silent.

Xi Mo looked at the little girl, relieved to see her awake.

“Zhouzhou, why are you sitting here?”

In the morning, it was time for training, but Zhouzhou still hadn’t arrived. Given the little girl’s usual enthusiasm, this was quite unusual.

Realizing something was off, he immediately went to her room, only to find it empty. The bed was cold, clearly indicating she had been gone for a while.

His mind raced with various thoughts, considering all kinds of scenarios. At first, he feared someone might have broken in and taken Zhouzhou. However, there were no signs of a struggle in the room. Moreover, he found it hard to believe anyone could take her right under their noses.

Even if they weren’t dependable, Zhouzhou wasn’t the kind to go down without a fight.

After checking the surveillance footage, he discovered that she had left on her own. She even appeared to be talking to the air from time to time.

It must have been Ancestral Master.

He looked around, then reached out to pat Zhouzhou’s head, a frown on his face. “What are you running around for on such a cold day?”

Zhouzhou clutched her heart and shook her head in distress.

“It’s not the cold weather; it’s the cold heart!”