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A biting wind howled through the forest as snow piled high upon the ground, leaving the woods bleak and desolate.
The middle-aged man stood silently amid the blizzard, his face pale as he pulled his robes tightly around himself. His gaze was distant and unfocused as he remained still, allowing the snow to gather upon his clothing while layer upon layer of snow descended from the sky.
Before long, a young man with a cold, sharp gaze made his way up the slope. He knelt beside him and bowed. "Family head… That Black Langur has come again… He says he has come to collect this year's blood food."
A sickly flush rose on the middle-aged man's face. After coughing twice, he slowly closed his eyes and replied, "If he wants it, then give it to him…"
The young man clenched his teeth and accepted the order. "Yes..."
He rose to his feet, but after taking only a few steps, the middle-aged man called out to him once more.
"Suining…"
Li Suining turned back and saw the man open his eyes before speaking calmly, "I'm afraid I do not have much time left…"
A pang of sorrow welled up in Li Suining's heart. He stepped forward and said in a low voice, "Fifth granduncle, please focus on recovering from your injuries. If the Daoist Master were still here, he would never wish to see you treat yourself so lightly…...



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