Chapter 24

Dongfang Xiuzhe originally thought his parents would scold him severely for the incident, but to his surprise, they only asked a few questions and said nothing more.

What puzzled him even more was that in the following days, his parents invited many doctors to examine his body, making him feel as if he had some serious illness.

After dealing with Zheng Xiumei, the maids and servants in the mansion looked at him differently, with a subtle fear in their eyes, and it seemed everyone was intentionally avoiding him.

"Am I that terrifying?"

Dongfang Xiuzhe had asked himself this question more than once, touching his little face, and could only smile bitterly at everyone's behavior.

However, he did not regret punishing Zheng Xiumei.

The maids and servants in the mansion were now much more obedient, and even Zheng Xiumei seemed to have changed, no longer as arrogant and domineering as before.

This was good. With so many secrets, it was better that everyone avoided him, which saved him a lot of trouble and allowed him to focus more on his cultivation.

Of course, not everyone distanced themselves from Dongfang Xiuzhe.

Chen Yue and Chen Xing, the two little girls, became even more devoted to him. They were both smart and knew that Dongfang Xiuzhe had lost his temper for their sake. Where could they find a master who would be so good to them?

Moreover, on that day, they realized that their young master was not an ordinary person (at least not as ordinary as others saw him). They had witnessed Dongfang Xiuzhe use mysterious techniques to subdue Zheng Xiumei completely!

Thus, the two sisters made a decision that day: as long as Dongfang Xiuzhe did not abandon them, they would follow him to the death!

Now, the two sisters stayed by Dongfang Xiuzhe's side every day, becoming inseparable little followers.

Dongfang Xiuzhe was not a wooden statue; he naturally sensed the change in the sisters' attitude toward him. In the past few days, he had been considering when to start teaching these two little girls some skills of "Yin-Yang and Five Elements."

Both sisters had excellent aptitude, and Dongfang Xiuzhe believed that under his guidance, they would surely become experts in Yin-Yang techniques.

Dongfang Xiuzhe thought far ahead, but he did not expect that the following events would prevent him from personally guiding Chen Yue and Chen Xing, as he would have to leave this home...

In the room, Dongfang Long, Xie Qiuping, and the military advisor Lin Yazi were discussing something important, with the door tightly closed and all the maids and servants kept away.

"It seems we can now confirm that the young master has not been affected by the 'Brain Devouring Pill'!" Lin Yazi said, stroking his beard.

After so many doctors had been invited and he had personally diagnosed the young master multiple times, the conclusion was the same.

"But why did Zhe'er suddenly change like this? He used to be very well-behaved!" Xie Qiuping, as a mother, was worried.

It had been several days since Dongfang Xiuzhe punished Zheng Xiumei, but she, as a mother, could not let it go. She felt her son had suddenly become a stranger, and she could not fathom what was going on in his mind.

Initially, they thought it might be due to the residual effects of the "Brain Devouring Pill" he had taken in his childhood, but after so many doctors examined him, no toxins were found in his body.

On the contrary, it was discovered that Dongfang Xiuzhe's body was abnormally strong.

"About this..."

Lin Yazi was momentarily at a loss. He could not understand the young master's character either, as he always did unexpected things.

He always felt that the young master was hiding many secrets, but thinking of his age, he found his own thoughts ridiculous.

A child around three years old, what secrets could he possibly know, let alone hide?

"Advisor, is my son's current situation good or bad?" Dongfang Long, being more composed, asked a crucial question.

"To be honest, I never expected the young master to say something like 'kill one to warn a hundred.' This is far beyond the thinking of a child," Lin Yazi paused and continued, "If the young master had said this a few years later, I would have thought he had a great military mind!"

Dongfang Long knew the advisor had more to say, so he did not interrupt and signaled his wife to remain calm.

"I have a concern now. I fear the young master might go astray due to a life of luxury!" Lin Yazi's expression was exceptionally serious, and he did not seem to be exaggerating.

Dongfang Long and Xie Qiuping were stunned for a long time, as this was also what they feared.

They did not expect their son to be outstanding in the future; they only wished for him to be safe and sound, even if he were just an ordinary person. They were afraid that their child might go astray and face life-threatening danger.

"It's all my fault!" Dongfang Long said, feeling guilty.

He knew he had spoiled his son too much. As the saying goes, "If a child is not taught, it is the father's fault." He could not shirk responsibility for his son's current behavior.

Xie Qiuping grasped her husband's hand, offering comfort without words.

Dongfang Long, being a general, was decisive. After composing himself, he continued, "Advisor, what do you think we should do in this situation?"

"Yes, Uncle Lin, please think of a solution. Don't let Zhe'er go astray; he has already had a tough enough life." Xie Qiuping's eyes welled up with tears as she spoke.

"Madam, don't be too upset. The young master is still young. As long as he is guided correctly, he will not go astray," Lin Yazi reassured her, thinking of a solution.

A sudden idea came to Lin Yazi, but he hesitated, unsure if he should speak his mind.

"Advisor, you can speak freely; there are no outsiders here," Dongfang Long understood the advisor's hesitation.

"I think we should consider sending the young master to the 'Enlightenment School' for a while, to temporarily remove him from the family's care..." Lin Yazi shared his idea.

Dongfang Long and Xie Qiuping fell into deep thought. Sending their son to the "Enlightenment School" meant they would not see him for a long time, which was hard for them, who were used to seeing him every day.

"Advisor's suggestion makes sense. Zhe'er should learn to be independent!"

Dongfang Long finally came to a decision and began to persuade his wife. In the end, they decided to send Dongfang Xiuzhe to the "Enlightenment School" for a period of adjustment.

After some inquiries and selection, they decided to send Dongfang Xiuzhe to an Enlightenment School named "Grassroots."

The name might be simple, but it was the perfect place for Dongfang Xiuzhe to endure some hardship.