Li Shu knew that a person's importance in the eyes of posterity increases after death.

So she looked serious and respectful: “I really dare not offend my ancestors, so if I use this method, it will be a fake act that becomes real. Even if you do not recognize me in the future, I will still worship and make offerings to them every year and consider them my relatives.”

“I think it’s a good idea.” Chen Feiqing looked at her sympathetically. “Although Ali had a father before, she lived like a servant. Now that she’s joined our martial arts manor, it would be good if she could become his godparent. That way, the spirits of her ancestors would have someone to worship them, and she would have someone to rely on in her heart…”

Duan Changdong didn't disagree; he just hadn't expected this young girl to go so far with her first words!

You have to acknowledge someone's father as soon as you open your mouth!

"Wait! You said you'd throw a wooden plaque, but what if it doesn't go up?!" Chang Fa suddenly asked. "Wouldn't that backfire? People would think you're not recognized by the ancestors!"

"Don't worry about that. I believe that as long as I am sincere enough, my ancestors will protect me," Li Shu said with a devout expression.

"..." Everyone opened their mouths.

urgent.

Does this little girl really believe in the existence of ancestors?!

So her talk of auspiciousness, protection, and good fortune... wasn't just a joke, it was for real?!

Can she do it?!

"Are you... are you sure?" Duan Changdong felt something was off, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it. It was as if... without realizing it, everyone was following her lead? They were starting to worry about whether she could complete the task of throwing the wooden sign, instead of worrying about whether she could catch anyone?

They even began to wonder... whether Li Shu would actually gain the ancestor's approval...

But it was clearly agreed that it was a lie!

Li Shu nodded firmly: "Everyone just met me, but there was no disgust or exclusion at all. They were all thinking of me and even stood up for me. I am really touched. But I wasn't born here, so it feels like there's a barrier between us. So... I really hope that I can get closer to you all..."

Li Shu was despicable at heart; she always thought that these people could be used.

Making use of everything and everyone available is her survival instinct.

Li Shu's words were quite moving.

She looked so helpless, like someone who had been in the abyss seeing the light.

Duan Changdong and the others felt as if they were that ray of light.

How could I refuse her request to pull her out of the abyss?!

“Since you’re planning to do this, then let’s do it! Let’s tell you about General Nie first. Write it all down and tell us you dreamed about it. Also, if you can, practice your archery. Try to shoot the wooden sign as high as possible; that will make it easier!” After discussing it, the group finally agreed.

Li Shu nodded obediently, and said nothing more at this moment.

Li Shu's idea was also somewhat interesting to them. They were a group of teenagers who, after getting carried away with their passion, started acting it out.

Chen Ying kept telling everyone that she had been having good luck lately.

Chen Feiqing had to convince himself for a long time. He had originally planned to tell a lie to the outside world, saying that he had seen a strange herb growing in Li Shu's yard. However, before he could spread the word, his family received a letter from his father.

His father was transferred to guard the camp!

This means that his father's life is almost saved!

And the reason for this... is because of Ali!

Dad said that Ali met a very capable doctor, and the doctor helped her out of respect for her!

Chen Feiqing was shy and couldn't bring himself to say those boastful things before, but now he wanted to shout it from the rooftops, wanting everyone to know how much benefit Ali had brought to the Chen family!

No amount of empty words can compare to saving your life!

Of course, Chen Yousong's letter contained many questions, almost all of which concerned the Li family.

In the past, hearing her husband's concern for the Li family would have made Zhu feel uneasy, but at this moment, the reward for her husband's past efforts almost overshadowed all the resentment in her heart. She even began to feel guilty for not being enthusiastic enough when Li Shu came...

In just one night, Li Shutian's reputation as a jinx was already starting to crumble, raising suspicions.

The next morning, after telling Lao Yu, Li Shu went to Beishan with his friends.

As planned, he tripped and fell, hitting his forehead on the stone tablet, even scraping his skin and drawing a few drops of blood.

Immediately afterwards, a group of people spread rumors that Li Shu had been taken in by General Nie, who had no descendants and had been dead for at least 150 years, and had become his godfather...

The group of friends hadn't yet realized the seriousness of the situation.

If everyone agrees on this, then Li Shu's seniority will rise again and again, and she will be able to become everyone's great-aunt.

The elders all thought it was just children talking nonsense and playing around. They didn't believe that their most promising general, Ghost, would fall for a thin, weak, orphaned girl. Even if they were to take her as a goddaughter, they thought it should be a strong and powerful boy...

Therefore, Li Shu's ears were filled with voices of doubt.

That evening, Li Shu changed into a white outfit. Although it was thick, the color made him look like a sick bird with little energy.

She stood demurely before the sacred tree.

Looking around with a pale face, she said in a soft voice, "My godfather said in my dream that he would help me prove myself. He said I was too weak and in poor health, and he was afraid I wouldn't be able to protect myself, so he taught me some skills, but... I've never used them before, and I'm not very familiar with them..."

"..." The Chen siblings were a little flustered.

What kind of skill do they have? How come they don't know?

“My godfather said that three days from now will be an auspicious day. At that time, the sacred tree will be the witness, and the prayer plaque will be hung at the highest point. Then the kinship can be established. This is a big event, so on that day, I will ask people to prepare a feast, make a lively celebration with music and drums, and invite everyone to come and witness it.”

"..." Three days?!

Duan Changdong and the Chen siblings were all shocked.

Didn't we agree that we'd first sneak off to Beishan to practice archery, and then come shoot at the wooden plaques once we were more familiar with it?!

How come it's only been three days!

That's way too short!

How can they teach her to become a master archer?!

Ah Li probably never touched a bow and arrow before, so she doesn't know how powerful they are!

The group was starting to panic, as they could already see Li Shu being mocked for failing to throw the wooden sign!

The others, unaware of the inside story, regardless of age, were all somewhat confused. They couldn't believe that this little girl had caused such a big commotion so soon after arriving, but at the same time, they were also somewhat disdainful, after all... this divine tree was very tall.

The weather is still a bit chilly now. Although the cypress trees are evergreen, they look more desolate compared to spring and summer, and you can see their thick branches struggling to grow upwards.

The wooden sign tied with a red rope at a low position swayed gently in the wind, while the high, unreachable position was empty.

They didn't believe she could actually hang it so high up.

At this moment, no one remembered that she was a cursed lone star; everyone was wondering if the story of "General Nie appearing in a dream to recognize his relatives" was true.

If such a weak and helpless little girl could really do that...

Maybe it really is a miracle from our ancestors!

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