Grandpa solemnly finished saying this to me.
Hearing that, the weight in my heart finally eased a little.
So the situation was not as bad as Black Emperor had said. Grandpa having only one or two years left to live had also been denied by him.
But the decline of his vital energy and blood was certainly real...
As for having children, that really had been Black Emperor acting on his own initiative.
But it was true that Grandpa had used his own Eight Characters to suppress my fetal-bone fate. That had to be changed.
At the same time, Grandpa reached out and helped me up.
"Ningzi, Grandpa is doing very well now. It's not as terrible as that black dog made it sound.
"As for the rest, don't ask.
"If I can tell you, I definitely will.
"Once my Eight Characters are removed tomorrow, you'll truly have to walk the rest of your path on your own..."
I nodded.
"Grandpa, don't worry about me.
"I won't ask what I can't ask. If there comes a time when you can tell me, then tell me.
"Grandpa, you're my only blood relative in this world. I want you to always be well.
"I don't want you to hurt yourself because of me again."
Grandpa smiled and gave me a sharp rap on the forehead.
"Silly child, don't overthink it.
"Your grandpa can eat and sleep just fine. What could possibly be wrong?
"I'm happy to see you grow too!
"Don't listen to Black Emperor, and don't mess around outside either. Keep yourself clean."
I smiled and nodded at Grandpa.
The solemn atmosphere in the room eased somewhat at that moment.
At the same time, I remembered the Black Spirit Flower.
So I said to Grandpa,
"Grandpa, we brought back the Black