Demonic Dao Fanfiction: Protecting You from Worries for a Lifetime

You might ask why he didn't ask for help. Chaoyang didn't want to owe anyone a favor. In the world of cultivation, favors are the hardest to repay. Chaoyang would rather endure some hardship himself than owe favors to the aristocratic families. After all, he knew all too well the methods and motives of these families. If he owed a favor, he'd inevitably be manipulated by them.

Chaoyang's heart moved, and he quickly walked forward, squatted down, and asked gently: "Little boy, what's your name? Are you here alone?"

The little boy raised his head, his bright eyes gazing at the rising sun, and timidly replied, "My name is Xue Yang, and I came here with my grandma."

Chaoyang was delighted, but he remained calm and continued to ask, "Where is grandma?"

Xue Yang pointed to an old woman not far away. Chaoyang looked in the direction his finger was pointing and saw an old woman with a wrinkled face and ragged clothes standing in the crowd with a hint of worry in her eyes.

Chaoyang stood up, walked up to the old woman, and said gently, "Old lady, are you Xue Yang's grandmother?"

The old woman nodded, a hint of vigilance flashing in her eyes. "Yes, I'm his grandmother. What do you want from us?"

Chaoyang quickly explained, "We have no ill intentions. We are just looking for a child named Xue Yang. Don't worry, we just want to make sure. We won't cause any harm to you."

After hearing this, the old woman relaxed a little, but still held Xue Yang's hand tightly, fearing that he would be taken away.

Seeing this, Chaoyang understood the old woman's concerns, so he said softly, "Don't worry, old lady. We just want to confirm Xue Yang's identity. If he is the child we are looking for, we will give you some compensation and ensure that your life will be improved."

The old woman hesitated for a moment, then finally nodded and said, "Okay, then ask."

Chaoyang smiled slightly, turned to look at Xue Yang, and asked gently: "Xue Yang, do you have any special marks or items that can prove your identity?"

Xue Yang blinked his eyes, thought for a moment, and then pulled out a small jade pendant from his pocket and handed it to Chao Yang. Chao Yang took the pendant, examined it carefully, and discovered that the word "Xue" was engraved on it.

"Is this your family heirloom jade pendant?" Chaoyang asked.

Xue Yang nodded and said, "Yes, grandma said this was left to me by my parents."

Chaoyang's heart skipped a beat. The jade pendant matched the information they had. It seemed Xue Yang was the child they were looking for. He looked up at the old woman and said sincerely, "Old lady, we have confirmed that Xue Yang is the child we are looking for. We will provide you with some compensation to ensure that your lives are improved. We will also provide Xue Yang with a better life and education."

A hint of surprise flashed in the old woman's eyes, but then she became a little worried: "Will you really take good care of Ayang?"

Chaoyang nodded firmly. "Don't worry, we will do our best to take care of him. He will receive the best education and care, and he will not suffer any more."

The old woman finally felt relieved, tears welling up in her eyes. "That's good, that's good. Ah Yang has had a miserable life. After his parents died, he's been wandering around, and I can only do my best to take care of him. If you can give him a better future, I, an old man, will feel at ease."

Chaoyang looked at the old woman, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart: "Old lady, don't worry, we will take good care of Xue Yang. You can also rest assured to leave Ayang to us."

Chaoyang comforted him, "Don't worry, we will treat Xue Yang like our own child."

The old woman nodded, a trace of relief flashing in her eyes: "Then I'm relieved. Ah Yang, you have to be obedient and follow these kind people. They will give you a warm home."

Although Xue Yang was still young, he seemed to have sensed this sudden change. He hugged the old woman's legs tightly, tears glistening in his eyes: "Grandma, you have to come with me too."

The old woman gently stroked Xue Yang's head, her eyes filled with reluctance and helplessness: "Ayang, grandma can't go with you. If you follow these kind people, they will give you a better life. Grandma is old and doesn't want to leave her family."

After hearing this, Chaoyang finally understood that the old woman had family and that she only fed Xue Yang and took care of him. Chaoyang couldn't help but feel respect for the old woman. Although she lived in poverty, she still tried her best to take care of a child who was not related to her by blood.

Chaoyang said softly to Xue Yang, "Xue Yang, grandma is right. If you follow us, you will have a warm home, delicious food, fun things to do, and lots of friends to play with. Although grandma can't go with you, she will always miss you and hope you have a good life."

Xue Yang wiped his tears and nodded, as if he understood what Chaoyang meant. Chaoyang felt warm in his heart, knowing that although this child was young, he already understood the hardships of life and the pain of separation.

Chaoyang stood up and said to the old woman, "Old lady, we will definitely take good care of Xue Yang and let him live a happy life. Don't worry, we will regularly pass on his news to let you know his situation."

A trace of gratitude flashed in the old woman's eyes. "That's great, thank you. Although Ayang is a naughty child, he has a kind heart. I hope you can teach him well."

Chaoyang smiled and nodded: "Don't worry, we will teach him carefully and make him a responsible and loving person."

After hearing this, the old woman's eyes were filled with gratitude: "Thank you, you are really kind people. I feel much more at ease knowing that Ayang is with you."

Chaoyang smiled and said, "Old man, you're welcome."

The old woman nodded, a trace of relief flashing in her eyes: "That's good, that's good. Ayang can finally be saved."

Xue Yang hugged his grandmother reluctantly.

Chaoyang watched this scene with a pang of sadness in his heart. He squatted down and said softly to Xue Yang, "Xue Yang, don't worry, grandma will be taken care of."

A trace of gratitude flashed in the old woman's eyes. She patted Xue Yang's head gently and said, "Ayang, you have to be obedient. Go ahead. Grandma will visit you often."

Chaoyang stood up and said to the old woman, "Don't worry, old lady, we will arrange everything."

The old woman nodded, a trace of relief flashing in her eyes: "That's good, that's good. You are all good people, I believe in you."

"Mrs. Meng, you, Aying and Yan should go and send the old lady back!" Chaoyang turned and said to Meng Yao who was distributing porridge.

After he finished speaking, he sent a message to Wei Ying: "Pay attention to the situation of the old woman's family. If her family is of good character, give them some silver, daily necessities, and food. If their character is not good, just provide them with basic living supplies and daily food."

"How much?"

"Aying decides for herself."

"no problem."

Why didn’t Chaoyang give it to him directly? If he did, it would tell everyone that he was a fat sheep. This would not be a way of repaying a favor but would be a way of harming others.

Some might ask why they didn't teach him how to trade. After all, it's better to teach a man how to fish than to give him fish. But haven't you forgotten whether they can hold on? Without sufficient strength, they'll easily become targets of others' covetousness. Chaoyang understood this well, so he chose a more cautious approach.

Mrs. Meng nodded gently in agreement. She brought Aying and Yan and slowly walked to the old woman. She spoke to her in a gentle and kind voice, "Old lady, you look a little tired. Let us take you home. Please get in the carriage with us."

The old woman nodded gratefully, a hint of relief flashing in her eyes: "That's great, thank you."

Mrs. Meng helped the old woman into the carriage, followed by Aying and Yan. The carriage slowly drove away. Chaoyang watched their backs as they went away, feeling a surge of emotion in his heart.

He turned around and his eyes fell on Xue Yang. Although this child was still young, he had already experienced too much hardship.

"Ayang, can you tell your uncle where you have been these days?" Chaoyang squatted in front of Xue Yang and asked gently.

Xue Yang was silent for a moment, then whispered, "I've been staying in a dilapidated temple outside the city, and sometimes begging on the streets. Grandma would give me some food, but most of the time I had to find it myself. I've been sick these past few days, and Grandma has been taking care of me. Until today, Grandma said there were kind people at the city gate giving out porridge and candy, so she came and brought me here."

After hearing this, Chaoyang felt a pang of sadness. He gently patted Xue Yang's shoulder and said softly, "Ayang, from now on, you don't have to live like that anymore. We will provide you with a warm home so that you don't have to worry about food and shelter anymore."

Xue Yang raised his head, a glimmer of hope in his eyes. He asked softly, "Really? Can I have a home and warmth like other children?"

Chaoyang nodded firmly, his eyes full of kindness. "Of course, Ah Yang. You will have a room of your own, new clothes to wear, and delicious food to eat. We will also find the best teachers for you so that you can learn knowledge and become a promising person."

A hint of surprise flashed in Xue Yang's eyes, and he hugged Chaoyang tightly, as if he had found a long-lost support. Chaoyang's heart warmed, he knew that this child had not felt the warmth of family for too long.

"Ayang, are you willing to go with us?" Chaoyang asked softly.

Xue Yang nodded, his eyes full of determination: "I do, uncle. I am willing to go with you. I don't want to wander anymore."

Chaoyang stood up with a smile, took Xue Yang's hand, and led him to the porridge stall. He asked Xue Yang to sit aside, enjoy the hot porridge and dessert, and wait patiently. After all, they had already agreed to hold a porridge distribution event today, so how could they give up just because they found the child?