I Can Destroy Planets with My Psychokinesis-Chapter 68 -

68: 68.

The Reasons Behind

68: 68.

The Reasons Behind

Xiao Cha was stunned for a while before she came to her senses.

She forced a smile, bent down to pick up the “jujube square cake” and give it back to Lu Li, then with a leap, jumped out of the courtyard and disappeared.

Seeing this, Lu Li immediately realized he had unwittingly done something wrong.

And the cause was these two packages of cakes!

Lu Li approached Wanqing’s room and gently knocked on the door.

“Come in.”

With the young lady’s permission, Lu Li pushed the door open and entered.

Wanqing was teaching Tong Shao to write; she stood up and softly asked, “Is there something you need, sir?”

At that moment, Tong Shao saw the cake in Lu Li’s hand, his eyes lit up and he exclaimed, “It’s the jujube square cake from Gui Shunzhai!”

Hearing this, Wanqing immediately guessed what was going on and hurriedly asked,

“Did Xiao Cha see this jujube square cake?”

Lu Li nodded and said, “Indeed, she did.

Please enlighten me, young lady.”

“This matter is related to Xiao Cha’s father,” sighed Wanqing.

“I can’t say much, but I know where Xiao Cha is.

Perhaps you should go see her yourself and ask her directly.”

Wanqing walked to the bedside, rummaged around, and found the “tiger doll” to hand over, saying,

“Xiao Cha must have gone back home…”

Xiao Cha’s home was not far from the medical hall, about a 15-minute walk, and Lu Li quickly arrived there.

It was a very spacious quadrangle, four times the size of the medical hall.

The door was slightly ajar, and Lu Li walked straight in.

He was greeted by a courtyard as large as a basketball court, equipped with stone locks and other Body Refining devices.

However, weeds ran rampant and fallen leaves covered the ground, making it look quite desolate.

There was some movement in the west side room.

Upon checking, Lu Li found Xiao Cha inside.

She was squatting, hugging her knees, next to an altar table.

On the altar table was placed a spirit tablet inscribed with the words—In Memory of the Revered Luo Heng.

Luo Heng must surely be the name of Xiao Cha’s father, but astonishingly, a fine steel Nine-section Whip was also placed in front of his tablet!

The whip, made of nine thick black steel rods, was imposing and clearly a formidable weapon!

At that moment, Xiao Cha stared at the Nine-section Whip, her expression very melancholic.

Lu Li first solemnly bowed to the spirit tablet, then sat beside Xiao Cha and handed her the tiger doll.

Xiao Cha numbly took it and held it in her arms without speaking.

The two sat together quietly, and after a long while, suddenly the wind picked up, causing the window latches to clatter loudly.

Xiao Cha, touching the doll, said softly,

“My dad had a stubborn nature and liked to meddle in other people’s business.

He only managed to become an arrest officer at the age of 30.”

“Yet becoming an arrest officer only exposed him to more problems he couldn’t fix.

He then took to drinking, spending his days in a drunken stupor.”

“How could someone practicing Martial Arts mistreat his body like that?

I didn’t understand at the time and would scold him every day… I guess he was just feeling stifled inside.”

The young lady spoke sporadically, and Lu Li listened patiently.

“I used to love the jujube square cakes from Gui Shunzhai the most; I could devour a whole bag in one go.”

“But we didn’t have money back then, so I could only buy a little and would take small bites to savor it.”

“Finally, once Wanqing cured a wealthy family, and they gave a whole big bag.”

Xiao Cha gestured with her hands and continued,

“All of it was given to me by Wanqing; I was overjoyed, took it home, and hid it in the cupboard, thinking it would last me several days…

But my dad came home drunk and ate all of it in two bites!”

“I was so angry…

I scolded him and accused him of not caring for me, not buying me clothes, not spending time with me…”

“I scolded him thoroughly and even yelled ‘I hate you’, then ran back to my room to sulk…”

Xiao Cha’s voice began to tremble:

“I never thought that would be the last thing we ever said to each other!

My father was in pursuit of an Evil Cultivator who kidnapped pregnant women…

and he died in the line of duty.”

“Not even a body was left behind; his colleagues only found his Nine-section Whip…

and some jujube square cakes.”

Xiao Cha hung her head low and remained silent for a long time, the only sound being her tears falling and shattering upon the ground.

A casual remark had turned into a final goodbye, and the world held no deeper regret than this.

Lu Li wanted to offer comfort but didn’t know how to begin.

He raised his hand, wanting to use his sleeve to wipe the tears from the girl’s eyes.

But Xiao Cha threw herself into his arms, crying loudly,

“I didn’t hate him at all; I was just speaking in anger, I regret it so much…”

Lu Li gently patted the girl’s back, allowing her to cry her heart out.

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Even the most painful feelings could become bearable once cried out.

Xiao Cha gradually calmed down, though her eyes were still a bit red.

Lu Li asked with concern, “Are you okay now?”

“Thank you, I’m fine.”

At that moment, the two were still embracing.

Xiao Cha, supporting herself on the young man’s shoulder, gently stood up and hung the Nine-section Whip, which had been on the altar, around her waist, saying,

“That Demon human is still rampant in this world.

I will use this whip to personally avenge my father!”

Seeing the girl’s determination, Lu Li also wanted to help and said,

“I have a lot of money, and if money can enhance your strength quickly, don’t hesitate to tell me.”

At that moment, his face was covered in tears and snot, but his words were earnest, and his eyes were fervent.

Xiao Cha felt a warmth in her heart, and pulled the young man to his feet, her voice tender, “I want to eat Medicinal Diet every day, 100 silver coins a day~”

“Don’t worry, I can afford it.”

Lu Li had returned with ten gold bars and could exchange them for a substantial amount of silver on Blue Star, so he was very confident.

Xiao Cha was appreciative, but she took it as Lu Li trying to comfort her.

She performed a formal Wanfu Ceremony, bowing gracefully, “Then I must thank Mr.

Lu.”

The spirited young girl displayed such dignified and gentle manners, adding a unique charm.

Lu Li did not elaborate further, simply smiling, “Let’s head back, I have something to ask you…”

He wanted to inquire about the exchange rate between gold and silver.

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As they approached the alley, the aroma of donkey meat filled the air.

Practicing Martial Arts was hugely demanding, and the two quickened their step.

Wanqing, hearing their footsteps, knew all was well and couldn’t help but smile lightly.

But it wasn’t long before Xiao Cha exclaimed, “Damn!

It’s gold!”

At that moment, Lu Li had taken out the looted gold bars, surprised by Xiao Cha’s reaction.

“Is gold…

very expensive?”

“More expensive than you can imagine!” Xiao Cha lowered her voice,

“Do you remember the ‘Golden Body’ realm in Martial Arts that you can’t stop thinking about?

This realm requires the consumption of gold!

It’s also needed for making Magic Artifacts and such!”

Lu Li instantly understood; gold was a high-level Cultivation resource, its value not merely measurable in money!

That’s when Xiao Cha, looking enlightened, said,

“No wonder you said we could eat Medicinal Diet every day.

It’s because of this.”

Lu Li shrugged, this really was a lucky coincidence that hit the mark…

“Since you’re this loaded, then I won’t hold back!

Wanqing, I want to eat Medicinal Diet every day!”

Xiao Cha went to the kitchen to find Wanqing, and soon returned gripping two big steaming chunks of donkey meat, handing over a piece.

Lu Li, not the least bit squeamish, accepted the hefty two to three pounds of meat and started gnawing on it.

He swallowed it in no time…

and wasn’t full yet!?

As his Body Quality improved, his appetite was starting to increase as well!