I Possess a Scroll of Demon-Subduing Records

What should she do in this situation?

Forget it, let's observe for a while!

Finally, the little grass finished venting her anger, and she was exhausted.

"Little Grass, it's your father who's sorry, and sorry to your mother."

Upon hearing her father's apology, Xiaocao finally lost control and burst into tears.

"Mother, younger brother, younger sister, they're all dead!"

Liu Jian, his face contorted in pain, closed his eyes and gritted his teeth, saying, "I know."

He hated it, he hated it so much.

Only one year left.

He persevered for so many years, and was just a little short of returning. By then, his family was destroyed and his loved ones were gone.

If he had returned a year earlier, his wife and children would still be alive.

He had already gone to the village chief to find out what had happened to Qin.

He knew the whole story.

He knew everything, including that the tiger demon ate his children, that Qin was possessed by an evil spirit and lost her chastity, and that she was killed by the Jingye Division patrolmen while seducing them.

After killing Qin Shi, Lin Yi also cleared her name, explaining that Qin Shi had died long ago and that a demon had taken over her body.

Although many people in the village still didn't believe it, and many rumors circulated in private, that was the official version. When the village chief told Liu Jian, he was following Lin Yi's version.

But this statement made Liu Jian feel even more guilty.

If the Qin family betrayed him, his mistake of not returning home for so many years could be somewhat offset.

It's lamentable that his wife, so devoted and loyal, struggled to raise his children, while he, for the sake of his grand ambitions, hasn't returned home to see them even once all these years...

Chapter 461 The Resolute Little Grass

Wang Jinxuan, who was secretly observing from the outside, was already numb.

What kind of plot is this?

Little Grassland, how come you have such a powerful father?

Having experienced so much, Wang Jinxuan's insight was now far superior to what it used to be. He could naturally see that Liu Jian's subordinates were no ordinary people, and that the person who could control them must have a high status.

Fortunately, her brother died young; otherwise, if this powerful aggrieved party had come knocking on her door, she would have certainly given him a hard time.

While Wang Jinxuan, a bystander, was lost in thought, Xiao Cao in the room gradually calmed down.

In fact, Xiaocao matured very early. Children from poor families mature early, and Xiaocao experienced more setbacks, making her mentally mature far beyond her peers.

During the time she was adopted by Lin Yi, she rarely opened up to anyone. She always appeared obedient and pitiful to everyone she met. It had been a long time since she had vented her emotions like she had just done.

But after venting, she gradually calmed down.

The people who had just rushed in gave her a strong sense of crisis, and these people were clearly acting on her father's orders.

This means that her father has now made a name for himself and gained a certain amount of power and status.

However, success cannot be achieved overnight. His father should have made his mark long ago, so why is he only coming back now?

Moreover, even if he rose to prominence suddenly, so many years have passed, and since he is still alive, why hasn't he sent back a single letter home?

Even if the person can't come back, sending a letter is definitely not something that can't be done.

As long as news comes back, the people of Zhao Family Village won't think her mother is a widow and openly or secretly bully her family.

Thinking of this, Xiaocao's heart suddenly felt a little cold.

When she first met Liu Jian, although she was sad and angry, it was more of an emotional outpouring. The reason she vented her emotions was because she felt that she was finally safe.

Her biological father's return naturally made her feel like she had someone to rely on.

However, this feeling only lasted for such a short time. As reason returned, she only felt a chill in her heart.

Xiao Cao showed no sign of distress. She looked up at Liu Jian and asked, "Dad, how have you been all these years?"

Liu Jian never imagined that such a young girl would be so sensitive. He was still feeling gratified by Xiao Cao's words.

What a sweet and loving daughter!

He nodded, touched, and said, "Don't worry, Dad has been doing very well all these years."

Danger and struggle certainly existed, but he ultimately succeeded.

"After Father joined the army, he must have experienced many life-or-death battles, right?"

Xiaocao's tone was actually a bit off. Although she was smart, she wasn't a girl who was good at acting. At this moment, she was already restraining her emotions.

Unfortunately, Liu Jian didn't realize this. He didn't understand this daughter, and according to common sense, after his return, it would indeed be time to show filial piety to his daughter.

"There were indeed a few life-or-death battles..."

Liu Jian recounted his experiences, partly boasting and partly stating the facts. Although he was the former crown prince, his situation was far from good.

He went to Zhao Family Village incognito, and then went to the north as a conscript.

Although he still had some connections with former officials from the previous dynasty, Liu Jian dared not act rashly.

He had already foreseen that the King of Liang would one day rebel, and that the time would come for him to seize the opportunity to rise up in the chaos.

Before that, he needed to lie low and wait for the right opportunity.

During this period, he also participated in some battles, large and small, and made a name for himself. After several years of development, he also attracted a lot of talent.

In short, his struggle was indeed not easy, but with someone protecting him, he managed to escape danger overall.

Even now, when talking about it with Xiaocao, Liu Jian is filled with emotion.

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, he is already middle-aged.

After hearing Liu Jian's account, Xiao Cao's heart sank completely.

In his career, he was indeed very successful, rising from an unknown nobody to become the leader of a rebel army, making him a legendary figure.

If his story were adapted into a storybook and told to storytellers, it would probably be very popular.

but……

In such a wonderful story, her mother has no place.

"All these years have passed, and you still haven't had the chance to write home, have you?"

Xiao Cao calmly asked this question, which immediately startled Liu Jian, who was immersed in sighs and emotions. Realizing that he had indeed overlooked this point in his previous expression, Liu Jian quickly tried to make amends.

"Little Grass, don't worry. When your father changed his name, he didn't dare to expose your mother and me, lest our enemies come looking for us and use you to coerce me."

I originally planned to come back to find you all as soon as I succeeded, but alas…

"I understand."

This time, Xiaocao was not agitated.

She simply expressed her attitude calmly, which made Liu Jian's heart tighten, wondering what the words "Little Grass" meant.

"You don't blame your father?"

He asked somewhat guiltily.

Little Grass shook her head and said, "You have more important things to do, I don't blame you."

Liu Jian then smiled.

His daughter is very well-behaved and sensible, which makes him very happy, and he wants to make up for his shortcomings as much as possible.

"Good child, you've suffered all these years. Now that your father is back, I won't let you live a hard life anymore. I will make those who bullied you pay for it, one by one!"

If he hadn't met Xiaocao, Liu Jian probably wouldn't have done such a thing, but now he just wants to vent his anger for his daughter and make her happy.

As for gifts, he didn't prepare any at first, but he will arrange them later.

He wanted to give Xiaocao a life befitting her status.

Xiaocao calmly replied, "No need, Father. You must have come back for something important. Go and do your thing. I need to go back and report to my master."

"Why are you leaving so soon? And Father has already returned, what are you going to do with your master?"

Liu Jian heard from the old village chief that Xiao Cao's master was a constable of the Jingye Division, of low status but with some skills.

They killed the tiger demon and vanquished the evil spirit.

But in Liu Jian's view, it was nothing special.

If it weren't for the fact that Lin Yi adopted Xiaocao, he would have had to talk to him about the Qin family.

Now that Xiaocao wants to return to Lin Yi's side, he is naturally unwilling.

How could a constable from a small county town be qualified to be his daughter's teacher?

"Your father will bring generous gifts to visit Lin Yi later as a way of thanking him for taking care of you. You won't need to stay by his side anymore."

"Please forgive me, but I cannot agree to this. A teacher for a day is a father for life. Father, you don't need to visit your master. He hates evil and despises men who abandon their wives and children. If you meet, it may cause discord."

Liu Jian: "..."

Lin Yi hated evil as much as he wanted to kill, yet he abandoned his wife and children?

Liu Jian thought his daughter would completely understand him, be considerate of him, and care about him, but he never expected that his sensible daughter would suddenly do something so cruel to him.

Wang Jinxuan, who was just watching the drama unfold, was even more shocked.

The little grass usually speaks very little, and her sentences are very brief, which once made people worry that she might soon forget how to speak.

Who would have thought she was so eloquent and so adept at hitting people where it hurt?

This is not the grass she knows at all!

Liu Jian's expression changed repeatedly, his eyes widening like copper bells, clearly showing his extreme anger.

"Haven't I already explained the reasons to you? Why are you still resentful?"

The little grass shook its head, offering no further explanation.

After hearing Liu Jian's story, she had no feelings for this father anymore.