The air was filled with a sense of melancholy.

Qin Zhiyuan couldn't help but collapse to the ground, tears flowing down as he lowered his head.

Beside him, Elder Zhuo also shook his head, sighing deeply, overwhelmed with emotions.

Yang Chen looked up at the sky, puzzled by the old sage's final words.

However, he felt that the old sage had finally passed away peacefully, returning to the path he had always pursued.

Yang Chen harbored no resentment towards the old sage; instead, he felt a sense of gratitude. After all, Yang Chen initially thought he would never find his parents in this lifetime, but the old sage gave him hope.

"Did you bring the shovel?" Yang Chen asked the four guards behind him.

"We did!" one of the guards replied, pulling a shovel from his waist.

Yang Chen nodded, "Let's dig a grave and allow the old sage to rest in peace."

After speaking, Yang Chen jumped down from the stone, helping Qin Zhiyuan off the ground, comforting him, "Principal, don't be too sad. The old sage has passed away peacefully, and he has achieved his path."

Qin Zhiyuan shook his head, sighing, "The old sage... oh! Unexpected."

He had so many words and questions for the old sage, but now he had no chance.

"I couldn't help you..." Qin Zhiyuan said, looking at Yang Chen.

Yang Chen quickly stopped him, "Principal, don't say that. Knowing my origins is already very satisfying to me. It's the greatest help you have given me. You adopted me; otherwise, how would I have survived to today? And the old sage saved my parents, all of this is kindness!"

Qin Zhiyuan nodded, hesitated a moment, then said solemnly, "Your grandfather's grave is nearby; you should go and pay your respects."

"My grandfather?" Yang Chen was taken aback.

Qin Zhiyuan nodded, "Your grandfather stayed at Wendao Temple for a year before passing away and was buried on the back mountain."

Hearing this, Yang Chen immediately walked toward the back mountain.

"Brother!" Chen Siyan hurried to follow.

Gao Hong thought for a moment and also followed behind Yang Chen.

"Brother!" Chen Siyan grabbed Yang Chen's hand, looking at him with worry.

Yang Chen's expression was heavy.

Soon, Yang Chen saw a tombstone.

Approaching, he saw engraved on the tombstone the three characters Yang Wuji, with a line beside it stating: In ancient times, there were advisors like Guo Jia and Zhuge Wolong assisting the emperor; today, Yang Wuji aids in establishing a new era.

Such an evaluation was indeed high.

Yang Chen crouched down, gently stroking the tombstone, his heart filled with emotions.

Perhaps as a child he had met his grandfather countless times, but Yang Chen had no memory of it in his heart.

Now seeing him again, they were separated by realms.

"Yang Wuji, is this grandfather's name? Master of astronomy and geography, famous like Guo Jia and Wolong..." Yang Chen murmured.

"Brother..." Chen Siyan tugged on Yang Chen's clothes, whispering, "Don't be too sad."

Yang Chen stood up, shook his head, and softly said, "I just feel a bit sad. I can't even remember what my grandfather looked like, but I think he would be very happy knowing I'm doing well now. And I've discovered my origins and that my parents are still alive — that's the greatest outcome."

Chen Siyan nodded, still standing before Yang Chen, worried he might have an incident.

Yang Chen looked at the tombstone, solemnly saying, "Don't worry, grandfather, once I find my parents, I'll surely relocate you to the ancestral tomb."

Finished speaking, Yang Chen stood up and walked back.

They were using the guards' shovels to carve out a grave for the old sage.

Yang Chen thought for a moment and said to everyone, "Dig out a sitting hole, placing the old sage in his living posture."

Then, Yang Chen returned to the small temple and took apart a door panel.

Once the grave was dug, Yang Chen and Gao Hong carefully placed the old sage into the excavated grave hole, then covered it with the door panel, piling stones to form a grave mound.

The group mourned the old sage in silence for a while and then left.

With stairs built, descending from the mountain became much easier.

After half an hour or so, everyone arrived at the foot of the mountain.

Afterward, they walked out of the forest and boarded the car.

Sitting in the car, Yang Chen's emotions were hard to calm.

Today's events were simply too astonishing for him.

Elder Zhuo looked at Yang Chen from behind, somewhat concerned, "Xiaochen, there's no need to worry about your parents. I'll have someone help find them; you don't need to rush."

Qin Zhiyuan also said, "Indeed, your parents once left anonymously; it's uncertain where they are living now. However, it's certain that with their abilities, they are surely living well somewhere. Since no one has found them all these years, it suggests they've hidden well, not easily found, requiring time. I suggest focusing on Ye Xin, to find her as soon as possible. Once your parents see their daughter-in-law, they will be happy."

"I understand!" Yang Chen nodded and started the car.

On the way back, there were many vehicles, creating congestion.

By the time they arrived at the guard area, it was already evening.

Naturally, Elder Zhuo had wine and food prepared, and everyone sat together for a meal.

At the table, Yang Chen drank a lot of wine, the quantity unclear, just continuously drinking, until he drank Gao Hong, Li Muyang, Elder Zhuo, and Qin Zhiyuan under the table.

Finally, Yang Chen passed out on the table and fell asleep.

When he woke up the next day, Yang Chen still had a headache.

It was a feeling he hadn't experienced for a long time; Yang Chen rarely got so drunk. However, this time he drank not out of sadness, but out of happiness.

He was thrilled; he was finally not an orphan!

Yang Chen sat cross-legged, adjusted his state, dispelling the alcohol, feeling refreshed.

After showering in the bathroom, Yang Chen dressed and went out for a run.

Within the guard area, there was ample space for Yang Chen to run, but his running speed was comparable to the sprinting speed of those New Guard recruits, shocking many people.

Coincidentally, Gao Hong's training team witnessed this scene and was amazed.

Seeing this, Gao Hong seized the opportunity to scold them: "All of you, pay attention! This is what real physical training looks like! This is real running! You all still have a long way to go! I tell you, once you can run like this without getting flushed or out of breath, then you're qualified, you're considered trained!"

A New Guard recruit asked, "Boss, can you run that fast without getting flushed or out of breath?"

"I... of course I can!" Gao Hong shouted, glaring.

Perhaps feeling guilty, Gao Hong immediately scolded, "Keep running!"

Yang Chen returned home, washed off the sweat, and as soon as he dressed, he heard a knock on the door.

Yang Chen opened the door to see Chen Siyan pouting, looking rather upset.

"What's wrong?" Yang Chen asked.

Chen Siyan showed her phone to Yang Chen.

Yang Chen glanced at it; there were 99 missed calls, all from Wei Xueqing!

"Oh no! My phone was bombarded by calls from Sister Xueqing; I'll definitely be scolded when I return!" Chen Siyan groaned.

Last night, seeing Yang Chen so happy, she couldn't help but join him for a few drinks, resulting in her passing out, and when she woke up in the morning, her phone was dead. After charging it and turning it on, there were over 90 missed calls!

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