w she was crying; he had no idea how to console her as he watched her sobbing on the table.Cry then! Cry! Next year's Ghost Festival will be a surprise for you!Xiao Yu thought to himself as he looked...Chapter 223: Refusal

"Mm!"

Xiao Yu nodded his head and left without looking back. He had to discuss joining the Thirteenth Bureau with his mother.

When Xiao Yu returned home, he went to his mother's room on the top floor of the antique city.

In her room, Xiao Yu said to his mother, "Mom, Big Brother Zhang Da asked me to come today and told me something. I want to hear your opinion!"

"Haha, you're already a grown-up now. You can make decisions on your own without asking me. Mom will support whatever decision you make."

When Xiao Jianying heard that her son wanted to discuss something with her, she smiled and said this.

Her son was already twenty-five years old and had grown up enough to be independent. He also had a girlfriend now, so he could make decisions on his own. If he made the wrong decision, it would just be an opportunity for him to learn from his mistakes—didn't everyone mature step by step like this

"Mom, I think we should listen to your opinion," Xiao Yu said to her mother.

Then, Xiao Yu recounted what Zhang Da had told him and mentioned the Thirteenth Bureau. He also shared his own thoughts.

In fact, Xiao Yu felt conflicted inside. He was inclined to join the Thirteenth Bureau as an external member so that he would have more freedom and wouldn't need any privileges it might offer. His desire to join stemmed from Zhang Da's mention of the high casualties among ordinary soldiers each year.

Regarding the dangers mentioned by Zhang Da, Xiao Yu believed that his chances of survival were much higher than those of an average person due to his status as a Celestial Master.

Hearing what Xiao Yu had to say about the matter at hand, Xiao Jianying's originally cheerful face immediately clouded over.

"Xiao Yu, if you listen to me, don't join the Thirteenth Bureau!" said Xiao Jianying with a stern expression as she looked at her son.

Through what Xiao Yu had just told her and his tone of voice, Xiao Jianying understood that he was considering joining as an external member. Although being an external member sounded good now, who knew if something would change in the future If something did happen, could one person stand up to the entire country

It's better not to join now and regret later. Moreover, the Thirteenth Division’s missions are too dangerous; she doesn’t want her son to be in danger.

Xiao Jiaying may just have a dark look on her face right now, but rage has already stirred inside her heart like an enormous wave. She never expected that someone would ask her son to join the Thirteenth Division.

She understands better than anyone else what kind of missions the Thirteenth Division handles: they deal with tasks beyond natural laws, and their risk levels aren't much lower than those of war. Even though her son is a doctor and wouldn’t be on the front lines, who can guarantee that nothing unexpected would happen

Xiao Jiaying doesn’t want her son to face any danger—let alone unpredictable dangers—and he’s just an ordinary person; it's not suitable for him to participate in such matters.

She now has a bit of resentment towards Zhang Dahan. Could Zhang Dahan really be unaware of the danger It’s impossible, as he must know about it. Then, why would he still ask her son to join Isn’t that harming his own child

Perhaps Zhang Dahan doesn't have any malicious intentions, but now Xiao Jiaying is thinking this way.

Xiao Yu noticed after talking to his mother that she looked very unhappy. After a moment of hesitation, he thought, "It seems like Mother won’t agree." Sure enough, his mother finally refused his request to join the Thirteenth Division.

Although Xiao Yu was quite impressed with that outside member, since his mother didn't approve, there was no need for him to proceed. Moreover, after joining the Thirteenth Division, even if he lived under national supervision, it’s possible that his identity as a Heavenly Master might be exposed.

"Alright, Mom, I’ll tell Brother Dahan right away."

Xiao Yu said this when he saw how unhappy his mother looked. Since she didn’t approve, he wouldn't go against her wishes. Even though his mother hadn’t explained why, Xiao Yu understood implicitly.

Zhang Dahan hasn’t yet mentioned the specifics of his role in the Thirteenth Division to Xiao Yu, but Xiao Yu had heard it from Master Zhang and others before. Since Zhang Dahan didn't say anything about these matters, when he talked with his mother, he only said that it was a special task force within the military.

Xiao Yu didn’t mention what kind of tasks the Thirteenth Division faced, but Xiao Jiaying understood well enough—this is a thorn in her heart. She naturally wouldn't tell her son about these matters either.

Her son was just an ordinary person; she didn’t want him to know anything beyond human comprehension.

Xiao Yu also did not wish for his mother to know such things beyond natural laws, so as not to cause her worry. In reality, both parties were unaware that the other knew these matters very clearly.

"No, son! Call him right now!" Upon hearing Xiao Yu say he would call later, Xiao Jiaying immediately said.

Xiao Yu looked at his mother's serious expression and was somewhat taken aback, not knowing why she was so anxious.

However, he would not go against what his mother said. Xiao Yu, filled with deep puzzlement, took out his phone to call Zhang Dahai.

"Brother Dahai, I'm sorry, but I can't join the Thirteenth Bureau!"

After connecting the call, Xiao Yu said to Zhang Dahai on the other end of the line.

"Ah, forget it then! Is Auntie and everyone else alright Tomorrow, I'll visit you guys again and check out your new place!" Zhang Dahai sighed over the phone before quickly recovering and saying.

Zhang Dahai could not describe his feelings; there was a tinge of disappointment but also happiness. After all, Xiao Yu was an ordinary person, even if he had high combat strength, when it came to unnatural matters, Xiao Yu was different from him. Zhang Dahai was a soldier and might be one for life, but that wasn't true for Xiao Yu who did not have the obligation or duty to put himself in danger. Although Xiao Yu was just a doctor who didn't charge into battle, anything could happen.

"Yes, Brother Dahai, even though I'm not joining the Thirteenth Bureau, I can still treat some of your wounded soldiers!" said Xiao Yu over the phone.

Although Xiao Yu refused to join the Thirteenth Bureau, he was a doctor and would never stand idly by when ordinary soldiers who lived in danger were injured.

"Good, good, thank you, Brother Three!"

Hearing Xiao Yu's words, Zhang Dahai's originally dejected mood immediately improved. Yes, although Xiao Yu didn't join the Thirteenth Bureau, he could now treat his wounded soldiers! The purpose of wanting to have Xiao Yu join the Thirteenth Bureau was precisely due to his medical skills; even though Xiao Yu hadn't joined, this outcome was satisfactory.

After finishing their conversation, they hung up. Seeing that Xiao Yu had called and declined joining the Thirteenth Bureau, Xiao Jianying's originally gloomy face gradually eased.

Xiao Jianying did not oppose Xiao Yu treating them; after all, as a doctor, it was natural for him to treat patients, especially ordinary soldiers who were injured on duty. There was no reason for him to object.

"Xiao Yu, go play with Yunxi and the others! Mom is tired and wants to rest."

Although Xiao Jianying's expression had eased, he now seemed mentally exhausted, looking listless as he leaned back.

"Mom, are you okay You don't seem to be in good spirits!"

Xiao Yu looked at his mother and said. He was now somewhat regretful because when he first arrived, his mother seemed fine, but after mentioning that matter, her mood and spirit had deteriorated.

"I'm okay, just tired. I'll be fine after a rest!" After saying this, Xiao Jian Ying closed her eyes and lay down diagonally on the bed.

"Mom, you take good care of yourself then. I’m going to look for my sister and Yunxi."

Xiao Yu said to his mother lying in bed. Xiao Jian Ying didn’t open her eyes but nodded where she was lying.

Right as Xiao Yu left his mother’s room, two clear tears slipped down Xiao Jian Ying's cheeks when the door made a sound.

The moment he closed the door to his mother's room, Xiao Yu paused. At this point, it just occurred to him that he hadn’t told his mother about the nature of Thirteen Division; why was she so firmly against it Could she have known about its existence Yet how could she know about such a mysterious department Was it possibly... related to his father

Thinking up to this point, Xiao Yu’s face changed abruptly. However, he would never ask regardless of what. When he was young and ignorant, every time he asked about these matters, his mother would be sad for days on end. Therefore, since he understood the situation, he and his sister had stopped asking their mother questions regarding her past or his father.

But deep down in his heart, there was an irrepressible hatred towards his father. He believed that even his elder sister harbored a similar level of resentment; this hatred had been deeply ingrained in him since he was called a bastard for fighting with someone when he was young.

After being called a bastard because of a fight, Xiao Yu hadn’t fought again, not even retaliating if people bullied him. It wasn't that he couldn't beat them; it was just that he didn't want to be called a bastard after beating up others. His sister, Xiao Yu, often had to stand up for him as a result and got the nickname "wild girl."

Xiao Yu went to Yunxi’s room but she wasn’t there even after knocking for quite some time. He then turned around and headed towards his elder sister's room.

He knocked on the door of his elder sister’s bedroom. The one who opened was her husband Lu Jianhong. When Xiao Yu went inside, he found Yunxi here playing with the little nephew sitting in a stroller.

Seeing Xiao Yu enter, Yunxi showed a look of joy and asked, "Why are you here Aren’t you busy today"

"The shop hasn't opened yet, so I don't need to watch it every day." Xiao Yu said with a smile on his face.

“Hanghang, call Uncle! Ask Uncle for candy!” Xiao Yu clapped his hands and instructed the little nephew sitting in the stroller. medicine and poison. It's just about how well you use them. Even if it’s a tonic, improper usage could turn it into lethal poison. The deathcamas is no exception; when used properly, not only does it...