Chapter 9 Arrived in Dawton City

Speaking of that, the old man felt complicated feelings.

“Then hurry up. Tell Betty what she needs to learn before it’s too late!” Jocelyn roared testily.

“Grandma Grey, don’t be angry. I don’t feel any pain at all.”

Betty realized that she had done something wrong and looked guilt–ridden.

“Grandma Grey, Grandpa, Grandpa Langley, I’ll be careful with what I eat in the future.”

The little girl looked at them with teary eyes in a pacifying manner.

Isabella caressed her head, knowing it wasn’t time to scold her.

“It’s good that you know you are wrong. But don’t do something so dangerous again, okay?” Isabella said.

Betty nodded obediently.

Isabella stroked her soft curly hair and then turned to the old man. “Grandmaster, what has been done can’t be undone. Please save Betty.

“I’ll keep an eye on her to ensure she won’t use the Legacy of Evil Doctors to cause any trouble.”

The old man wiped the cold sweat from his forehead again. “No. She doesn’t need me to teach her anything. What do you think those poisonous pills can do?

“They are lethal and can end the life of those who consume them instantly. A long time has passed since little Betty took them, but she’s still fine. The only explanation is that little Betty has already learned the Rhythm of Evil Doctors.”

1sabella was dumbstruck.

So were the others.

Betty’s eyes fell on each one of them, and she said meekly, “Mom, I found some human–shaped toys in the cabinet, and they are very interesting. I followed the patterns on them and played a game. It was so much fun. Look, Mom.”

Betty took out a figurine made of jade from her pajama pocket. The figure’s surface was covered with complex marks of organs and veins.

The whole thing looked like a geometric riddle.

Isabella opened her eyes wide.

like this game. Can you let me play it

looked at

Isabella and the others were all at a loss for

has shown such talents

help but marvel at what

for now. She

rubbed his hands

one choice. Leaving Betty seemed inevitable. “Betty, Mom intended to take you and your brother away from Lotus Village

grandpa. So you will be separated from your

some time.”

cheek and felt terrible about leaving

understand her words, and then she nodded in an amenable way. “Mom, don’t be sad

didn’t ask her to

more reluctant

stared at

her, spread her little arms, and threw herself at

face in Isabella’s

so heavy–hearted that, for one moment she had the impulse to stay in Lotus

better of her, and she knew

She

should support her. With us around her, she will be taken good

stay too,” said the old man

eyes flicked between the old man and the little girl as she hesitated about

midnight. Isabella carried her home and found that Ricky had woken up when they

was waiting patiently on the bed, staring

Isabella and

and planted a kiss on his cheek. “Hey, Ricky. Did you wake up because Mom and Betty were

circles under Betty’s eyes. “Mom, what’s wrong with Betty?”

their questions perfunctorily just because they were

what had happened and that they

understand what was happening,

he has found us?” Ricky looked at her with starry

a lump

she never had for one second regretted bringing her

evasive answer, Isabella nodded and said, “Yes. Mom made a

Ricky, Betty, you are the most adorable angels in the

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