This, for Liu Ling, is not unreasonable.

She might not want to have any ties with her past family, but she can’t treat a young boy like this.

This child isn’t very old; he appears to have just graduated from elementary school. His mind is still simple and innocent—how could he endure such a shock?

If that trace of energy continues to run amok in his body, this child could very well end up becoming foolish.

Yes, being foolish might be better...

Gu Qiaoqiao’s lips curled with a trace of coldness, and her heart brimmed with disgust towards Liu Ling.

Previously, Gu Qiaoqiao felt indifferent towards Liu Ling and considered her a stranger.

But from this moment on, she disliked her, believing her to be someone who doesn’t act with integrity.

Such a simple, small matter—there was no need to be so ruthless.

Besides, why not consider that she’s already regained her mana and memories? Unlike before, when she knew nothing about the Mystic Sect, what repercussions might her actions towards an ordinary child have? 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

Then Gu Qiaoqiao noticed the child’s brows furrowing more tightly, his face turning a bit pale, and he involuntarily hugged his head, squatting by the display window.

Gu Qiaoqiao clearly saw sweat trickling down his forehead.

Clearly, his thoughts had been disrupted, unable to make sense of it, caught in a dead end, all consciousness and reasoning in disarray.

Without hesitation, Gu Qiaoqiao took action, crouching down to ask with concern, "Little one, what’s wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

Then, discreetly, she placed her hand on his shoulder, and a strand of the purest spiritual energy in the world flowed silently from Gu Qiaoqiao’s fingertips into the boy’s body.

In an instant, she captured that chaotic breath and mercilessly devoured it—this was a method Gu Qiaoqiao recently learned, not dispersing but devouring, then purifying it, eventually turning it into pure energy.

One could say Qi Fang benefited from this disaster; this trace of energy lingered in his body, gradually repairing his damaged nerves and consciousness.

His furrowed brows relaxed, only then realizing his sister beside him was looking at him with a worried expression. The young boy stood up, embarrassed, and shook his head, "I’m fine, just suddenly felt uncomfortable. Thank you for your concern, sister."

Gu Qiaoqiao reached out to pat his head, thinking to herself what a polite child he was; the family raising such a child must be decent.

However, judging by this child’s clothing, their family conditions probably aren’t well-off. Gu Qiaoqiao gently asked, "Did you come here by yourself or with family?"

"I’m with my family; they’re downstairs. I saw someone who looked like my missing second sister, so I followed them here."

"Did you find your second sister then?"

Gu Qiaoqiao asked softly.

Qi Fang thought for a moment, doubtfully hesitated but shook his head, "I might have mistaken her. If it were my second sister, she wouldn’t look at me like that."

As he spoke, the young boy’s mood grew somber.

Gu Qiaoqiao’s eyes darkened, but she felt helpless; she said, "Let me take you downstairs then, there are a lot of people here."

"No need, I can find the way down myself; I have a good memory."

Qi Fang declined, not wanting to trouble a stranger, though this sister was very kind.

"Is your family in the Imperial Capital?"

"No, we’re in Yanjing. My second sister worked here and went missing here. We’ve reported it to the police, but it’s been a long time with no success..."

Saying this, the young boy became teary-eyed again, seemingly eager to vent his emotions, "My mom was already unwell, and now it’s worse. My grandmother keeps secretly wiping tears every day. My elder sister quit her job to come with my brother-in-law looking for my second sister, but we don’t even know where they are now..."

Although he spoke a bit incoherently, it was still clearly understood.

Gu Qiaoqiao couldn’t describe her feelings at this moment.

She harbored a layer of resentment towards Chu Chengfeng.

Even if Liu Ling had ulterior motives, as a clan leader, why hadn’t he thoroughly investigated when dealing with this matter?

Why hadn’t he handled this affair properly, to avoid hurting another family’s feelings?

Yet he was too eager, believing one-sided words, utilizing his capabilities and connections to easily erase all of Liu Ling’s past.

Even the police were out looking, but where should they search?

Now she called herself Liu Ling; this was her new identity, everything new, undoubtedly appearing different from before.

After all, she regained her memory, becoming a noble member of the Phoenix Clan, a distinguished future Clan Leader’s Wife, and possessing Divine Clan blood.

Naturally bearing a different aura from others.

This young boy could recognize his sister—clearly, they shared deep affection.

However, nothing could be done; Chu Chengfeng handled Sima Xiaowen’s matter similarly, didn’t he?

Seeing Gu Qiaoqiao remain silent, the young boy awkwardly scratched the floor with his toe, apologetically saying, "Sorry, sister, I shouldn’t have told you all this."

He didn’t know why he had shared so much with a stranger.

"With whom did you come?"

"I came with my grandfather and my younger brother."

"Is your mother’s condition serious?"

Gu Qiaoqiao asked with concern.

"She’s been better these days because someone mentioned seeing my second sister in the Imperial Capital, so she urged my grandfather and brother to come look for her."

The young boy choked here again, taking a deep breath, "My grandfather and I need to return; my mom will be upset knowing we didn’t find her."

Gu Qiaoqiao felt compelled to reassure Qi Fang, "Little one, don’t worry; surely you’ll find your second sister. Trust me!"

When Gu Qiaoqiao said this, her tone was firm, carrying a hint of mind power, subtly making the young boy trust her unconditionally; his eyes shone brightly, excitedly asking, "Sister, is what you said true?"

Gu Qiaoqiao nodded, "It’s true, sister never tells lies."

Having learned so much, Gu Qiaoqiao couldn’t stand idly by; she wouldn’t necessarily force Liu Ling to return to the Qi Family, but she must resolve this issue, not let the family devote all their energy searching for her—wouldn’t that be terribly wrong?

She just needs to discuss the solution with Xiao Wen.

"You should go home with your grandfather and brother first. Tell your mom not to worry; you’ll certainly find her."

Qi Fang wasn’t a fool, realizing with careful thought that the beautiful sister was comforting him, yet he still gratefully replied, "Thank you, sister, I’ll be going then."