Upon hearing these words, Li Qingci's expression suddenly turned three shades paler.
She stepped back slightly.
Family Master... gravely ill.
She was aware of the news, had always known... but when the day truly arrived, she still could not accept it.
The Family Head was gravely ill, yet she could not leave Divine Temple Mountain, let alone see him for the last time.
Parting in life and death.
The moment she set foot on Divine Temple Mountain, she was destined to sever these mortal ties.
Li Qingci's eyes dimmed.
No wonder... no wonder it wasn't Li Qingsui who had come here.
She couldn't bear to imagine what that innocently naive girl looked like now, waiting by the sickbed, probably a picture of haggardness.
"According to the clan's regulations, before the Family Head's demise, the Elder Council conducted a final audit of the financial report, and discovered a serious issue..."
