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Chapter 2171

Only then did Baby Zetty somewhat resentfully shut her mouth.

Gale stood up and said, "Granny, now that we've cured their poison, I think it's time we leave."

Baby Zetty had just reunited with Brother Finn whom she had been missing for so long. She had not even gotten the chance to say everything that was on her mind yet. Hence, she was extremely reluctant to part with him.

Baby Zetty pleadingly looked at Gale. She knew that the eccentric Gale would have a way for her to stay by Gale's side.

Gale quickly saw through Baby Zetty's thoughts and could not help but say, "Granny, do you have more of those medicinal herbs? There's a forest of poisonous plants upfront. If we don't give them more of our Detoxifying Grass, your efforts to save them will be in vain today. I'm afraid they'll be poisoned again after walking ten miles from here."

Jenson had already deeply realized that they needed a healer by their side. Hence, he asked Baby Zetty sincerely, "May I know where you're headed, Granny?"

Baby Zetty said, "Well, I don't have anything important

to do...."

Gale secretly reminded her again, "That's too much. The more you show that you want to go with them, the more they'll doubt your motives."

Baby Zetty turned her words around and said, "I'm missing some medicinal ingredients back home, so I'm here to look for some in the mountains."

Jenson said, "Well, in that case, would you like to join us on this journey? We can help you find the ingredients, so will you help us with the poison and lead the way?" Baby Zetty pondered over it and said, "Then I'll be parting ways with you once I bring you to the top of the mountain."

Jenson said, "Thank you, Granny."

Baby Zetty shot a grateful glance at Gale and stuck her tongue out at him.

Gale reminded her in a whisper, "Don't make such funny faces. You're not a teen. You're an 80-year-old woman."

Baby Zetty whispered back, "Well, I'm still a teen on the inside."

Just like that, Baby Zetty and Gale joined Jenson's troop and they walked forward together.

However, Baby Zetty was old and frail, so she almost could not catch up after walking for some time with this group of young, fit men.

She clenched her teeth and tried enduring it for a long time. However, she could not hold on any longer and sat down on the rock next to her.

Jenson gave out an order saying, "Who here wants to carry her?"

Baby Zetty suddenly pointed at Finn and said, "I want him to carry me."

Since Baby Zetty had saved every one of them and Finn still remembered how she favored him, he did not refuse her request. He merely knelt and said," Come on over, then."

Baby Zetty did not know whether to laugh or cry when she noticed that Finn was a distance away. She pointed at the spot in front of her and said, "Come over here. I simply can't walk anymore." Finn had no choice but to compromise and walked toward her.

Baby Zetty crawled onto Finn's back, and his back froze slightly when she placed her hand on his left shoulder.

He recalled that Baby Zetty had the same habit when he carried her in the past.

However... this grandma was clearly not Baby Zetty.

Finn carried Baby Zetty as they trekked along the rugged mountain road.

Gale glanced at Baby Zetty from time to time. Seeing the calmness on her face, Gale could not help but shake his head and sighed.

No matter how formidable a girl was, they would still be a child in front of the person they fancied.

Why did he not understand this before?

Was he finally regretting it after losing her?

As Finn had carried Baby Zetty on his back for quite a distance, she felt sorry for him and took out a handkerchief to wipe his sweat.

She chatted on and on, "You have a good heart, young man. You seem to respect people of all ages. The gods will surely bless and protect you so that you'll live a long life."

Finn smiled bitterly and said, "I don't plan on living a long life, Granny."

He only needed to look for Baby Zetty and protect her for the rest of her life.

When night fell, it started raining again.

Jenson ordered the men to pitch tents on the flat ground. They even chivalrously provided a separate tent for Baby Zetty and Gale.

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Gale would surely not choose to stay inside a tent with Baby Zetty if it was just both of them. He stood outside and was drenched in the drizzle while looking into the hazy distance. Sitting at the edge of the tent, Finn was surprised to see Gale when he looked out through the open window of the tent.

He said to Jenson, "Why isn't Gale taking shelter inside the tent, Jens?"

Jenson was baffled at this and zipped open the tent's entrance. He looked over at Gale who was standing upright outside the tent.

Gale's small body was standing motionlessly, akin to a tree, or more so like a mountain.

"Finn, I don't think Gale is an ordinary person. His standing posture reveals his perseverance and tenacity," Jenson said suspiciously.

Finn smiled and said, "If you put it that way, the granny should be even more extraordinary since Gale respects her so much. There must be something unusual about her status."

Jenson gave it a thought and said, "Gale is standing guard for two reasons. First, as you said, the granny is

someone highly respectable and has an unusual status. Hence, Gale respects her and is protecting her. But there could be another reason..."

Jenson paused for a while and said, "Perhaps Granny and Gale are not a pair of grandma and grandson.

Since Gale respects the boundary between a man and a woman, he's deliberately standing outside the tent."

Finn looked at Gale in scrutiny and said, "He doesn't look that old. How could a child his age know how to distinguish those things?"

Jenson said, "I can tell that the child matured early, so it's not very surprising that he has such an awareness."

Finn smiled and said, "Jens, you seem to like him very much."

Jenson smiled and replied, "I do admire him."

Then, he said to Finn, "Why don't you call Gale in, Finn? Let him sleep with us."

Finn got out of the tent and walked toward Gale, inviting him while saying, "Gale, my young master has invited you to come and sleep with us."

Gale chirpily went along.

While Jenson and Gale were chatting, Gale took an umbrella and went out of the tent.

He plucked off a tree leaf and placed it near his mouth, playing a tune while sharing his thoughts.

The night on the mountain was extremely cold.

Baby Zetty's immunity was rapidly deteriorating along with her aging body. Baby Zetty found that she had caught a cold after waking up in the middle of the night.

She started sneezing incessantly.

Baby Zetty sat up and suddenly heard a beautiful tune coming from outside.

Baby Zetty was very familiar with the song. It was called 'Forgetting One Another', and Finn was the one who taught her this song. She felt extremely moved when she suddenly heard the familiar melody.

She unzipped her tent and got a slightly dim flashlight. Then, she noticed Finn sitting on a stone outside the tents. He was holding onto an umbrella with one hand while he used the other to position a leaf near his mouth. He produced such a poignant melody.

Baby Zetty ran into the drizzle and went under Finn's umbrella. He stopped blowing the leaf when he saw her.

"Why'd you come out, Granny?" Finn asked curiously.

Baby Zetty looked at the leaf in Finn's hand and said," You play that song really nicely, but it sounds too sad. Why don't I play another one for you?"

Baby Zetty plucked a leaf and placed it on her lips, playing a rearranged version of 'Forgetting One

Another'.

Finn listened to the tune carefully, and the expression on his face got weirder by the second.

With a look of astonishment, he stared at Baby Zetty and said, "Granny, you're able to rearrange the melody of Forgetting One Another after listening to it just one time. You're truly talented and admirable." His words inwardly amused Baby Zetty.

Given the difficulty of this song, she could not have learned how to play it after listening to it once. Plus, she was musically illiterate. After Brother Finn taught her this song, it had taken her quite some time to get the hang of it.

Moreover, it took her even more time to make another rendition of this song.

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Her so-called talent was nothing but hard work.

Baby Zetty said, "Who were you playing this song for? Why does it sound so sad?"

Finn smiled bitterly and said, "It's for an old friend."

Baby Zetty felt bitter about this and replied, "Since it's an old friend, why'd you play Forgetting One Another? Do you truly have the heart to forget about them?"

Finn replied, "There are some people you can't seem to forget even if you want to."

Baby Zetty secretly rejoiced that Brother Finn still cherished her so much in his heart. He was indeed worth her being infatuated with.

It was just that her aged body quickly fettered such joy. She quickly became sorrowful once more.

If Brother Finn remembered her and truly missed her yet she could not satisfy his longing, it would be better to let him forget about her completely.

Baby Zetty forcefully squeezed out a smile and said," Sometimes, letting go is also a type of love."

Finn stared at Baby Zetty in a daze and suddenly chuckled while saying, "You told us that you were never married, Granny. So I assume you've never met

a person whom you'll never be able to forget in your life. If you've truly loved before, you'll know how difficult it is to let go of them."

Baby Zetty's eyes turned crimson. How could she not know the feeling of loving someone? She loved Brother Finn more than her own life. If fate had not played tricks on her, how could she ever give up on him?

"You're wrong. I loved someone unforgettable like that when I was young and I pursued him with all my might, but the heavens didn't fulfill my wishes. He always refused to believe that I can remain unswerving in my love for him and was stubbornly set in his ways. As for me, I wasn't blessed with the time that could validate my promise, hence God tore us apart."

When Baby Zetty was telling this story, her voice became inexplicably choked up.

However, Finn was dumbstruck for her, who was the heroine of the story.

Granny's love story was so similar to his.

Baby Zetty's sobs made Finn, who was on a similar boat, take pity on her.

Looking at the aged grandmother, he could already guess the ending to this love story. He downheartedly asked, "Granny, did you lose your opportunity with him in the end?"

Baby Zetty continued, "I met him again later in life.

Although things have remained the same, we, the people, have changed. He and I will never be able to return to the past."

Finn felt extremely sorry to hear this and said in a stirred up manner, "So he married someone else?"

Baby Zetty shook her head, saying, "He's still all alone."

Hence, Finn asked in confusion, "Then why didn't the two of you continue where you left off?"

Baby Zetty stood up and looked at the first glimmer of dawn in the east and said, "He's standing where dawn is, while I'm hidden inside the dark of night. We're destined to be separated between light and dark. At most, we can cross paths for only a split second."

After saying this, Baby Zetty left in a daze.

She burst into tears right after returning to the tent.

She rolled up her sleeves, and seeing her aged skin, Baby Zetty sighed disdainfully.

"In the past, I was hoping that you'd come to understand me. But now that you have, I'm hoping for you to forget me instead. Is this the end of our relationship now, Finn?"

Early the following day, it began to rain once again.

A mudslide had occurred on the mountain road ahead, so Jenson and the others were forced to stay put.

Baby Zetty had packed up her things and was getting ready to leave when Finn suddenly came into the tent, saying, "Granny, I brought you some food."

When Baby Zetty laid her eyes on the colorful dried fruits, her eyes were filled with delight. They were all her favorite snacks. She was itching to grab a piece and shove it into her mouth. Finn stared at her blankly and was slightly absentminded.

Baby Zetty realized that she had forgotten her manners and asked, "What's the matter?" "You're just like her, Granny," said Finn.

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A trace of panic flashed across Baby Zetty's eyes as she said, "Are you missing her so much that you're getting hallucinations now?"

Finn restrained his thoughts and tried to brainwash himself. The granny in front of him was an 80-year-old woman. How could he compare her to the young and beautiful Baby Zetty? She was certainly not her.

Baby Zetty took out an aromatic herb pouch from her bag and handed it to Finn. "This pouch is filled with detoxifying herbs. I'm giving this to you as a thank you for the delicious snacks."

Finn's gaze fell on the pouch. He hesitated slightly when he saw the lavender design on it.

Lavender symbolized waiting for love, so it was inappropriate for him to accept such a gift.

Finn declined her and said, "Granny, this sort of bag is too feminine. They'll laugh at me for taking this along with me."

Baby Zetty forcibly stuffed the pouch into his hand and said, "Sacred Land is filled with poisonous plants. This pouch can save your life at the most critical moment. Would you prefer to keep your dignity as a man or your life?"

Finn had no other option but to accept the pouch.

Baby Zetty staggeringly stood up and looked at Finn in scrutiny. She wanted to wholly engrave the man's face in her heart before they parted ways. She would carry this memory with her to the grave. "I'll be leaving now." Baby Zetty was overwhelmed with reluctance.

Finn was startled and asked, "It's still raining outside, Granny. Why are you leaving in such a hurry?"

Baby Zetty was somewhat choked up as she replied, "1 f I don't leave now, I'm afraid that I'll..."

'I'll not be able to stop my heart from longing for you, loving you, and attaching itself to you. I'm afraid I'll reveal my true self, and I'm afraid you'll come to grieve and be broken-hearted for me. I'm even more afraid that you'll... come to dislike me for the current me.'

"I still have quite a distance to go and I have to go through it alone. I'm scared that if I don't do it now, there'll come a day when time is no longer on my side. And I'll never be able to do it again." Finn did not try to make her stay, but he still felt nothing but pity toward Granny Winter. Her miserable experience made him feel a trace of bitterness in his heart.

He took out a pan flute from his inner pocket and handed it to Baby Zetty. "I'm giving you this pan flute,

Granny. Your song 'Meeting One Another' will be even more beautiful when played on a flute."

Baby Zetty did not try to reject him and happily accepted it. She fiddled with it with an admiring gaze. "Alright."

Before leaving, Baby Zetty deliberately went over to Jenson's tent and bade farewell to him.

She wanted to see her big brother once more.

However, due to Jenson's rather cold personality, she could only talk to him while the tent stayed zipped up.

"Young Master Jenson, thank you for providing me accommodation last night. I should get going now, so I came over just to tell you this."

"You've been kind to me, Granny. It'll be a long journey, so perhaps we'll meet again."

Baby Zetty bitterly said, "I'm getting older and older. My body feels particularly fatigued nowadays. Maybe my time is coming to an end soon. But I do have a request, and I hope you can help me fulfill it, Young Master Jenson."

Jenson's voice remained indifferent, and there were n o changes in his mood as he said, "Do tell, Granny."

"I have a treasure here and I'd like you to hand it to my family, Young Master Jenson."

Jenson asked, "Who are they? And where do they live?"

Baby Zetty was choked up when she said, "He..."

He was someone seemingly far away, but in reality, he was right under her nose!

"I've been separated from him for so many years now. He doesn't have a fixed residence, and it'd be a little difficult for you to find him."

Jenson proceeded to decline. "In that case, I think you should entrust this to someone else, Granny. Since it's a treasure, I'm afraid I'll not be able to fulfill your wishes."

Baby Zetty said, "Don't refuse me so quickly. Just listen to me first. The owner will come to collect the treasure on his own, so just keep it safe with you."

At this moment, the tent's zipper slid open. A slender hand stretched out from the opening.

Baby Zetty said, "Can you let me see your face?"

Jenson thought that it was because she was handing something precious to him, so she wanted to look at the person she was entrusting it to. Hence, he reluctantly fully opened the tent's zipper.

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Baby Zetty looked at Jenson with a smile. She had not seen him for three years, and he no longer had the immature side to him. He appeared even more mature and stable now. He was incredibly handsome yet exuded a sense of being someone accomplished though he was still young.

Baby Zetty tremblingly handed the bundle in her hand to Jenson and said, "Bon voyage, Young Master Jenson. I hope your journey will be as smooth as you can hope for, and may you find a beloved in the future.

I pray that your whole family will be in good health. I wish you a life that frees you from any worries."

After Jenson received Baby Zetty's blessings, he did not show any sign of gratitude. Instead, he put on a straight face and said very sternly, "There's no need for such polite words, Granny. I'm not worthy of them."

Baby Zetty smiled and stuffed the bundle into Jenson's arms, saying, "Here."

Then, she turned around and left.

After taking a couple of steps, Baby Zetty could not help but look back.

It was just that Jenson had already zipped up the tent. Baby Zetty's eyes were wet with tears in an instant.

The words Jenson had taught her when she was younger flashed across her mind. When she thought of the big brother who used to pamper her and care for her, Baby Zetty wanted to pounce herself into his arms and tell him that she was Baby Zetty, his sister who still needed his love and care.

However, the zipped-up tent shattered all of Baby Zetty's hopes.

Hence, Baby Zetty dragged her old body and staggered forward.

Gale caught up to her and complained, "Why are you leaving without saying goodbye?"

Baby Zetty looked at Sacred Land in front of her and said, "Gale, you've accompanied me for quite some time now. Sacred Land's sea of flowers is in front of us and I'm thinking of burying Mister in that place. Once I fulfill this last wish, I don't know what lies ahead in the future, so you'll have no prospects if you choose to follow me."

Gale clapped his hands and looked somewhat casual as well as sloppy.

"Prospects? The world is huge, and I feel at home anywhere. I'll travel everywhere, so there's no use worrying about my future."

Baby Zetty scolded him, "You good-for-nothing chap! You still have plenty of years to live and many more meaningful things to do. Unlike me, I no longer have the strength nor energy to complete the things I want t

o do."

Baby Zetty walked for a short while, and she was clearly more tired than before. She sat on the rock and panted heavily.

Gale asked in astonishment, "Granny, your body..."

A trace of sadness appeared on Baby Zetty's face." Perhaps my aging has greatly accelerated after seeing him and getting my emotions stirred up."

Gale sighed and said, "What on earth is love? It simply preaches the phrase 'till death do us part"."

Baby Zetty looked at Gale and smiled. "Why are you sighing? You've never experienced such emotions before. But I truly do envy you for that, Gale." Gale stared at Baby Zetty in a daze, and a dark glimmer filled up his eyes.

"Do you know how hard it's been waiting for her to appear?" Gale's voice became extremely sorrowful.

Baby Zetty said, "You're still young. There's no need to hurry in finding a wife."

Gale proceeded to show a bitter smile.

He was indeed not old in appearance, but his mental age had already gone through the extreme vicissitudes of life.

Gale squatted down and said, "Come on. I'll carry you on my back."

The rain had cleared up and the sky was blue again.

Jenson and the others continued with their journey as well.

Finn would occasionally pluck a leaf and place it by his mouth to play Meeting One Another.

Hearing the difference in tune, Jenson asked him curiously, "This version of Forgetting One Another doesn't sound as sad anymore."

Finn explained, "This one's called Meeting One Another, and Granny was the one who taught it to me last night.

Jenson asked in astonishment, "She knows the song?"

Finn replied, "She probably got the hang of it after listening to me playing it. Then, she creatively rearranged the piece on the spot."

Jenson said, "So that's how it is."

The few of them arrived at a narrow and winding road. They suddenly discovered a cave on the opposite side. Jenson said, "It's a good place to stay for now. We can stay there and slowly look for Daddy."

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After Jenson and the others trekked through the rugged and steep mountain road, they ultimately arrived at a cave. The front area of the cave was expansive, but there was a stove placed there. They knew that it was occupied at first glance.

Finn said, "I think we have to find another location now, Jens."

Jenson's sharp gaze swept across the structures in the area and a touch of astonishment filled his eyes. He said, "Finn, look at what's on top of the stove. Is that a jacaranda?"

Finn said in surprise, "Perhaps Sir Ares and the others are here?"

Jenson said, "Head in and see if there's anyone inside."

Finn joyfully entered the cave. Not long after, he delightfully came out and said, "You're a genius, Jens. Sir Ares and the others are indeed camping out here. Look who's here!" As soon as he said this, Zayne stepped out behind Finn.

Seeing Jenson, Zayne ran over to him with excitement. He picked him up and was trying to spin him around in his arms, only to discover that he could

not move Jenson in the slightest bit. Then, he awkwardly placed him back down and let go of him.

"Hehe." Zayne proceeded to pat Jenson's shoulder with his hand instead. He bashfully said, "You've grown up to be quite the man now, Jens. I can barely pick you up now."

"Where are the others?" Jenson asked.

Zayne explained, "Andy and Grayson are inside. The others are out looking for food."

Jenson looked at Zayne suspiciously and asked, "Why didn't you go with them?"

The vital task of taking care of Grayson and Andy should not have fallen into the hands of the unreliable Zayne Severe.

Uncle must have requested this task himself.

Zayne embarrassedly patted the back of his head and chuckled awkwardly. "Hehe. Well, your daddy didn't allow me to go with them."

Jenson knew that Daddy had always tossed his uncle aside, but he would not specifically go out of his way to shake him off.

"Did you do something wrong?" the wise Jenson asked.

Zayne could not hide anything from Jenson, so he merely told him the truth, saying, "Oh my God, it truly wasn't my fault! I'll tell you the whole story so you can be the judge of it.

"A few days ago, there was an old woman called Granny Winter who came to our rescue and your daddy became particularly attentive to her. Not only did he carry her up the mountain, but he even paid specia attention to her meals. You know how wretched my mouth is, so I merely stated that his intentions with Granny were impure. Granny must've sensed my hostility and quietly left us. Your father has been furious with me because of this-"

Jenson interjected, "Did you say Granny Winter?"

"Yeah."

Jenson suddenly raised his fist and aimed to hit Zayne in the face.

He furiously cursed, "My daddy's integrity is unquestionable and he's a person of noble character. How dare you slander him that way? Are you in need of a spanking?"

Zayne covered his face and yelled, "I'm your uncle! Are you not afraid of God's wrath for hitting me?!"

Then, Jenson's fist froze in mid-air.

He furiously withdrew it.

Finn started criticizing Zayne as well, saying, "The age difference between that grandma and Sir Ares is too big. What on earth were you thinking? Do you think Sir Ares would toss aside his beautiful wife at home?"

Zayne had long regretted making the jokes he should not have made. His imposing mannerisms had gotten weaker as well. He said, looking ashamed, "I didn't take it seriously at first. I merely thought that you daddy was being too attentive to the grandma. Think about it. He's a person who usually avoids any woman, so why was he suddenly so concerned about that old woman? I thought that there must be a hidder secret between the two of them.

"So I tried to joke around to dig out the secrets between him and Granny Winter. That's all."

Jenson scolded him, "You've been following my daddy for so long now. Do you think anyone will be able to coerce him into doing things?"

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Zayne looked like a kid who had done something wrong. He lowered his head and said nothing in retort.

Not long after, Jay returned with Baby Robbie and the others. It seemed like their harvest was plentiful. Not only did they bring back birds and other land animals but also the fish and shrimp swimming in the river.

When Zayne saw Jay, he quietly hid to the side. The moment Jay shot his sharp glare at him, his body started trembling.

Ultimately, Zayne could not bear Jay's fierce cold shoulder and gave in, saying, "Okay. Fine. I was in the wrong, Big Brother. Tell me, what should I do so that you'll forgive me?"

Jay looked at the cloudy sky. As he thought about the wilderness out there and Baby Zetty dragging her old body as she trekked, he became distraught.

"If you want me to forgive you, find Winter for me," said Jay abruptly.

Zayne wanted to curse angrily at Jay again, but when he saw Jay's ice-cold face, he resentfully shut his mouth once more.

Jenson noticed Daddy's unusual concern for Granny Winter and was bewildered. He quietly asked Baby

Robbie, "Do you know the background of Granny Winter?"

Baby Robbie said, "I don't. I know that she's superb in the art of healing, but I don't know where she came from or where she's headed."

Jenson said, "Aren't you curious about her identity upon noticing Daddy's special treatment for her?"

Baby Robbie had always been a lazy young man. Perhaps it was because he had seen too many peculiar things while he was in the military intelligence division in the past and the things he had investigated all turned out to be bizarre tragedies.

Now, Baby Robbie had chosen to turn a blind eye to things and try his best to be indifferent toward worldly affairs.

Baby Robbie replied, "I'm curious."

"If you're curious, why didn't you question Granny Winter?" Jenson felt puzzled.

Baby Robbie said, "Oh man. Jens, this is Daddy's personal matter. How can I, a youngster, intervene?"

Jenson ridiculed, saying, "I think you're just trying to ignore all outside matters."

Baby Robbie merely chuckled after Jenson managed to guess his true thoughts.

Jenson stepped forward and said to Jay, "Daddy, we also ran into that grandma on our way over. She was the one who saved us. How about I go and get her

back?"

Jay gave it a thought and said, "You're here just on time, Jens. I'll hand Grayson and Andy over to you. They need to take their medicine on time and get their prescription adjusted regularly. I'll go and look for Winter instead."

Jenson nodded and said, "Okay."

Then, Jay said to Baby Robbie, "Prepare some delicious food for me. I'll be taking it with me while I make the journey."

Baby Robbie turned around and went inside. Before long, he carried out two roasted chickens in his hands and put them into the backpack for Jay to carry.

Everyone was filled with astonishment as they looked at Jay's back.

Zayne pouted and complained, "See, I told you there's something up with those two."

Jenson glared at Zayne fiercely and warned him," Can't you be proper for once? My daddy cherishes talents when he sees one. Granny Winter's skills in the art of healing are simply exquisite. What's the problem in him treating her kindly?"

Zayne retorted, "Then explain something to me.

Grandma Boye also saved his life back then and also your mommy's life. Did you see him caring that much about Boye?"

Jenson raised his fists and scoffed. "Do you have more

to add?"

Zayne replied, "Alright, alright. The two of you are truly extraordinary. One doesn't try to explain things, and the other is using violence to silence others.

When all is said and done, this matter is still fishy to me."

Jenson also knew that Daddy was acting rather strangely, but he could not seem to find a breakthrough point for this peculiar happening.

Baby Robbie suggested, saying, "Alright then. Just head in and get some rest for now."

Jenson, Finn, and the others went inside to settle in

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Sacred Land.

The whole area was a plot of magical land with countless rare and exotic plants. There were mountain ranges, hills, and grasslands. There was also an abundance of greenery along with a desolate desert.

Baby Zetty had finally come to Boye's hometown after such a long journey. It was exactly the same as the scene described in the book-the mountains were beautiful, the water was clear, and sunflowers filled u p the entire field.

Baby Zetty looked at the endless sunflower field and said to Gale emotionally, "Gale, I've finally arrived at my destination."

Baby Zetty's eyes were filled with tears. She slowly opened her bag and tremblingly took out Boye and Grandpa's ashes from it.

However, when it was time to say goodbye to Boye and Grandpa, Baby Zetty suddenly felt an overwhelming fear inside her heart. She tightly held onto the box of ashes in her arms and burst into tears. "Mister, Grandpa..."

It was such a moving and tragic farewell that Gale was

looking at Baby Zetty with reddened eyes. He crept to the side.

He wanted to leave a tranquil space for Baby Zetty so that she could bid farewell to Boye and her partner with peace of mind.

Baby Zetty cried out inconsolably, saying, "Grandma Boye, you practiced medicine and saved lives your whole life. You treated the wounded and brought light to others. But even so, you ended up dying so tragically. You were a candle that burned itself out just to illuminate others.

"I'll forever keep in mind all of your last wishes and lessons. Even though I've been helping and healing everyone with what little strength I have left, unfortunately, it seems like my condition is getting worse, Grandma. I'm no longer as strong as I wish, and my bodily functions are rapidly declining. I might be coming to see you real soon."

As soon as Gale heard this, he walked over in a stirred up manner and said, "How can you give up, Sis Zetty? You can't die. You're the best healer I've ever seen in my life. I, Gale Quinn, was never a kind person, yet your kindness has influenced me to be good. Countless others will receive nothing but great things from you if you stay alive."

Baby Zetty stared at Gale in a daze and teased, "What nonsense are you sputtering now, kiddo? How are you not a kind person? You're the kindest person I've ever met."

When Baby Zetty thought about how her time was coming to an end, she wanted to plan for Gale's future as he was still young and had no one else to count on.

"Please leave, Gale. What's left of my future is nothing but old age and soon, death. You should be heading toward a life filled with vitality.

"So from now on, let's go our separate ways."

Gale knew very well that Baby Zetty would not be able to survive on her own without him. She made such a decision simply because of his future.

Gale retorted, "Sis Zetty, you and I have been walking together hand in hand for so long now. In my eyes, we're not only relatives but more than that. How can I abandon you when you need me the most?" Baby Zetty was choked up when she said, "I know you're a man with a chivalrous heart, Gale. But can't you leave me with a little bit of dignity here? I'd like to face the last stretch of my life on my own." "Don't worry about me. The moment I stepped foot onto this sunflower field, I've never even thought of leaving here. This place is beautiful and sunny, just like Mr. Boye's spiritual beliefs. I think that anyone who dies here might be reborn right here as well in their next life. And I think people who are surrounded by sunflowers will turn out to be a sunny and kind person."

Gale swept his gaze toward the field and looked at the blooming sunflowers. They looked a lot like smiling faces, and it was as though they were able to heal people's scars.

Gale suddenly said, "And those wicked people with blood on their hands should stay here to purify their hearts. So, I've decided not to leave, Sis Zetty."

Chapter 2179

Chapter 2179

Baby Zetty looked at Gale in confusion. Every word Gale had muttered today seemed to carry a profound meaning. Baby Zetty felt that Gale was a traveler, just like her. They were utterly wounded from head to

toe and had spent half their lifetimes being exhausted.

"Gale, the things you're saying today are so strange," said Baby Zetty.

Gale smiled at her brightly, but he did not respond to Baby Zetty's words and ran toward the sunflower field with open arms.

He embraced the sunflowers as they surrounded him.

Since Baby Zetty could not persuade him, she could only leave him be.

As for Baby Zetty, she searched for a good place by the mountains and rivers before digging out a pit.

With the help of a sharp stone, she slowly thumped the soil. Fortunately, the earth was somewhat loose and she could see a hole forming soon enough.

It was just that Baby Zetty's old hands were sluggish in terms of movement, making her progress slow-moving. However, at this very moment, a pair of beautiful hands suddenly stretched over and grabbed hers.

Baby Zetty raised her gaze in astonishment and was immediately dumbstruck upon seeing Finn.

"Let me do it," said Finn with a gentle voice.

Baby Zetty was immensely bewildered and asked, "Why are you here?"

Finn explained, "Sir Ares is looking everywhere for you. And my young master thought that since we went our separate ways not long ago, he sent me out to look for you as well. As expected, I managed to find you in such a place."

When Baby Zetty heard that Daddy was looking for her, her heart immediately felt extremely uncomfortable and conflicting. Daddy only wanted her back because he could not stop worrying about her. However, she honestly did not want to go back there in this state.

"Why is Sir Ares looking for me?" Baby Zetty asked.

Finn was stunned for a moment. He remembered what Jenson had said to him before leaving. "Finn, head out and search for Granny Winter. Tell her that Grayson and Andy are seriously ill right now, so we're asking her to come back and help them. If she's a person of virtue and kindness, she'll certainly come back with you."

Finn said, "Grayson and Lil Andy's conditions suddenly worsened. We're hoping you can come back

and help us treat them. Will you be willing to help us?"

Baby Zetty was startled and asked, "Haven't I contained the poison in their bodies? How did it spread so quickly?"

Finn was inwardly shocked by this. This grandma's art of healing was so magical that she could contain even Grayson and Andy's poison.

It was no wonder Sir Ares was doing everything possible to bring her back. If she could heal Grayson and Andy, that would be nothing but gospel for the entire Imperial Capital.

Finn became more determined to bring Baby Zetty back.

Finn said, "Perhaps there's been a mutation in the poison as their situation has turned for the worse today."

Baby Zetty was worried about Grayson and Andy, so her face was filled with worries.

Finn thought that if he could finish up Granny's tasks for her, perhaps she would follow him back to save them. Hence, he asked, "Why are you digging, Granny?"

Baby Zetty was afraid that Finn would grow suspicious, so she simply made an excuse and said, "I want to bury some things."

Finn was bewildered and stood up in a panic. He embarrassedly said, "My apologies, Granny. Perhaps I was bothering you?"

After he said this, he turned to leave.

However, Baby Zetty said, "You don't have to leave, Finn."

Finn was somewhat stunned and glanced at Baby Zetty's bag. Only then did he remember that she had entrusted her treasure to Jenson earlier, so presumably, the things that she wanted to bury now were no any rare treasures but sentimental things. It seemed poetic.

Baby Zetty took the box of ashes out and looked at Finn with a bitter smile. "Since you're here, why don't you help me give a proper burial?"

Finn wondered whether this was a person or a thing. However, seeing Baby Zetty's grim expression that was even somewhat laden with grief, he became solemn as well.

Chapter 2180

Chapter 2180

Baby Zetty solemnly placed the box into the deep pit. At this moment, she could no longer hold her tears back. She abruptly wailed out in agony. Finn ultimately learned that she was perhaps burying someone dear to her.

Baby Zetty had always been a melancholic and sentimental girl with sincere emotions, so her cries could make one shed a tear as well.

Finn stepped forward, knelt on the ground alongside her, and said, "My deepest condolences for your loss."

At this moment, Baby Zetty suddenly plunged into Finn's arms, crying out in anguish.

Perhaps due to being caught up in the moment, Baby Zetty forgot to hide her identity for a short while. She subconsciously placed her hands on Finn's shoulders. Her action made Finn stiffen. For some reason, he seemed to have felt Baby Zetty's presence.

As if something had possessed him, he even stretched his hands out, wanting to embrace her as well.

Ultimately, his rational side prevailed and stopped him from doing so. He merely froze in place, allowing Baby Zetty to vent her emotions as he stayed

motionless.

Gale walked out of the sunflower field and witnessed Finn and Baby Zetty's affectionate gestures. He was not at all surprised to see it.

"What's the matter with her?" Finn assumed that Gale might know the reason for Granny's sorrow.

The way she was crying was exactly like how Baby Zetty cried-completely inconsolable.

Gale looked at the box of ashes inside the pit and said, "The person inside the box is someone very dear to her. She's sad to bid farewell to her." Finn was slightly moved upon hearing this.

His nose became slightly sore, and there was an inexplicable emotion in his heart. It was as if he could feel Granny's pain.

As for Gale, when he turned his eyes to the box, one could not read the emotions in his eyes. They looked somewhat indifferent yet anxious and worried at the same time.

"Don't be sad, Granny. Life and death are ruled by fate. Meeting someone and parting from them has all been destined. You should calmly try to accept this."

Gale was clearly a young man who should know nothing about worldly affairs. However, the words he said showed that he had gone through many vicissitudes in life. "Don't cry, Granny." When Finn heard Baby Zetty gasping for breath as she cried, he was somewhat afraid that she would faint. Enduring the slight sadness in his heart, he still tried to say kind words of comfor to her.

Baby Zetty was still inconsolable, but she started speaking.

"I hate this world! Why should we go through so many joys and sorrows of parting and reunion?"

These words suddenly reminded Finn of Baby Zetty. His eyes turned red as he said hoarsely, "Yeah. I hate it too."

When she felt Finn's sadness, Baby Zetty lifted her head from his arms, only to see that she had drenched his clothes with her tears.

She felt embarrassed again in an instant.

Did she just... use this shell of an old lady and acted like a baby with Finn? What would he think of her now?

Baby Zetty's ears turned red, and she quickly stood up as if she was unperturbed. Then, she continued to sob as she buried the ashes with the dirt.

Seeing her pious attitude, Finn could not help but ask curiously, "Who is this person, Granny?"

Baby Zetty blurted out, "She's my mister, the person who taught me everything I know."

Finn was slightly startled. The word 'mister' was considered an old way to address one's teacher.

Considering Granny's current age and that she studied medicine, it was pretty normal for her to call her mentor 'mister'.

It was just that how could this Granny's experiences be exactly the same as Baby Zetty's?

Finn could not help but look at Granny in scrutiny. He was surprised to find that she seemed a little older than yesterday. Was it just his illusion? Did Granny always have a head full of gray hair? Finn felt even more pity and sympathy for Baby Zetty now.

Seeing how weak she was, Finn helped her in burying Boye. Ultimately, Finn went to look for a stone and placed it in front of Baby Zetty, asking, "What would you like to write on the tombstone?"