Under the escort of An Tongchen, the teacher and disciple duo returned to Green Jade Valley.
The moment An Tongchen left, Lu Mingshu kneeled down in front of Liu Jizhen. "Master, this disciple has caused you trouble."
Liu Jizhen sighed before extending his hand to pull her up. "No, I still have to thank you."
Lu Mingshu lifted up her head and looked at him stunned.
Liu Jizhen said, "Twelve years ago when I damaged my meridians, I thought I would be a cripple for the rest of my life and my remaining years would be spent in desolation, day after day, year after year, like a zombie. But your Senior Uncle An opened up my eyes." He looked down at the child before him and continued in a soft voice, "I think I am a cripple, but to you, I am someone you rely on. If I do not stand up for you even when you are framed and bullied by others, there would be nobody else to shield you."
Lu Mingshu burst into tears. "Master!"