Following the direction indicated by the mysterious Gua Xiang, Su Mu and the man dressed in a black robe searched diligently until they finally arrived at a secluded valley hidden from the world.
At the entrance of the valley, lush vines draped like a green curtain, obscuring it completely. Without careful observation, discovering this entrance would be as difficult as reaching the heavens.
As the two stepped into the valley, a breathtaking scene unfolded before them.
Several quaint and elegant houses were nestled among the verdant trees, creating a tranquil and harmonious paradise that felt untouched by time.
In the center of the courtyard, an elderly man with silver hair but a rosy complexion sat cross-legged with his eyes closed, seemingly merging with the surrounding natural environment.
Just as Su Mu and the man in black approached, the old man appeared to sense their presence and slowly opened his eyes.
His gaze was like a deep, cold pool, shimmering with intense light as it fixed directly on Su Mu.
In that instant, Su Mu felt a jolt in his heart, an indescribable sense of familiarity rising from within him, as if there were an innate blood bond between them.
"You have come," the old man's voice was deep and resonant, echoing as if from ancient times.
Su Mu widened his eyes, looking at this stranger who felt so familiar with confusion etched on his face. After a moment's hesitation, he asked, "Who are you...?"
The old man smiled gently and replied, "Child, I am your granduncle, Su Yuanshan. Your father, Su Changfeng, is my nephew!"
Hearing these words sent waves of shock through Su Mu's heart; he never expected to encounter a family member at this moment.
In an instant, a wave of excitement surged within him, making it almost impossible to contain himself.
He quickly stepped forward and respectfully bowed deeply to Su Yuanshan, then eagerly asked, “Uncle, may I ask where my parents are now? I wish to find out their whereabouts after all these years.”
Faced with Su Mu's hopeful gaze, Su Yuanshan couldn't help but let out a long sigh, a hint of sorrow appearing on his face.
He paused for a moment, seemingly reluctant to reveal the cruel truth to the young boy before him. However, he eventually gritted his teeth and said with difficulty, “Child, your parents have... have already left us to protect you.”
At this point, Su Yuanshan's voice trembled slightly, and tears glimmered in his eyes.
Su Mu felt as if a thunderclap had struck him directly on the head; he stood frozen in place, unable to move.
Although he had an inkling of this outcome in his heart, when the harsh reality truly sank in, it felt as though his heart was being torn apart, leaving him in unbearable pain.
He clenched his teeth tightly, struggling to suppress the overwhelming grief within him. With a trembling voice, he pressed Su Yuanshan for answers: “Father, mother... what happened to them? Please tell me!”
Seeing his son’s face filled with anguish and urgency, Su Yuanshan sighed softly and took Su Mu's hand, leading him slowly into the house.
Once they were seated, Su Yuanshan remained silent for a moment before finally beginning to recount the buried secrets of their family history and the unknown origins behind the mysterious Heavenly Secrets Medical Manual.
“Our Su Family has been practicing medicine for generations. If we trace our lineage back, our ancestors were renowned Ancient Divine Healers. This ancestor devoted his entire life to distilling the essence of medicine into a single volume—the Heavenly Secrets Medical Manual. However, this Medical Compendium is far from an ordinary medical book,” Su Yuanshan said, pausing slightly as a serious expression crossed his face.
“It not only meticulously records countless exquisite medical techniques but also contains many miraculous secret arts that have long been lost to the world. It is said that some of these methods possess prophetic abilities that can foresee future events and alter the fate of an individual or even an entire family.”
Because the *Heavenly Secrets Medical Manual* contains immense power and value, it naturally attracted the covetous eyes of countless ill-intentioned individuals.
For many years, the *Su Family* has faced various calamities due to this *Medical Compendium*, enduring trials and tribulations that have left them weathered and shaken.
"Your parents were well aware of the dangers posed by the *Heavenly Secrets Medical Manual*. To protect this ancestral treasure and the young you, they made a difficult decision—to secretly send you to the mortal realm. They placed heavy seals upon you to conceal your true identity. Their only hope was that you could grow up safely and live your life like an ordinary mortal."
At the same time, *Su Mu* contacted his current parents.
They no longer hid anything from *Su Mu* and revealed the entire story of his adoption.
"Our family has guarded the *Heavenly Secrets Medical Manual* for generations, bearing a special mission," *Su Yuanshan* said gravely. "That is to use the power of the *Heavenly Secrets Medical Manual* to save lives, uphold justice, and maintain balance in the world."
*Su Mu* understood the responsibility he bore and recognized his parents' good intentions. He solemnly accepted the complete version of the *Heavenly Secrets Medical Manual* that *Su Yuanshan* handed him, his eyes filled with determination: "I will inherit our family's legacy and fulfill our mission."
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