"Xiang Chu's smile did not change, and he no longer looked at me and Huayanqing, and turned to go back into the house."
I faintly heard Shao Sifeng muttering a few more words, but the sound was too small for me to hear clearly.
...
"Everything returns to peace."
It seems as if nothing had happened.
But in fact, if I hadn't come to Shao Si today, Huayanqing would definitely have been taken back, and who knows what kind of consequence I would have faced.
"The family of Huayanqing is fine, the Zhou family is indeed quite weird, but we have managed to escape safely."
I exhaled lightly, my smile showing just a bit of relief.
"Um..." Huayanqing nodded faintly, her voice as delicate and soft as a mosquito's buzz.
"However, she looked out into the distance once more."
"Elder Lin of the Mausoleum seems to be very familiar with the Zhou family," Huayanqing whispered, closing the window at the same time.
"Understood?" I was slightly surprised.
"Um..." Huayanqing nodded again, and she spoke unnaturally: "The Huayan family is fine, unless there are any accidents, Elder Lin won't have any unexpected incidents, then Zhou Ji will have unexpected incidents."
Huayanqing's three unexpected events in a row made it even more confusing for me to understand.
"What kind of magical arts do the Zhou family specialize in?" I asked.
Huayanqing did not hesitate, she told me that the people of the Zhou family had average strength, but they were skilled in a bizarre divination that could predict a person's death date.
In general, the other party will die as predicted.
If the person does not die on time, then the Zhou family members will be in trouble.
If the Zhou family curses a person three times in succession, and the person does not die, then the person who cursed will die.
My pupils contracted slightly, and a thin layer of sweat covered my forehead.
My intuition told me that if it hadn't been for Elder Lin, and the Zhou family couldn't easily take Huayanqing away, they would have cursed me instead.
Shao Si did not appear directly, which may be the reason.
"Zhou Ji was hit by a surge of anger, he has been in a high position for a long time, everyone has to defer to him by three zho, he is used to flattery, and Elder Lin does not give him face, so he directly cursed in front of Elder Lin," Huayanqing explained softly once more. She said she wouldn't talk any more and wanted to rest first.
Today's events are enough for me to process.
I no longer asked and returned to the ground mat to lie down.
Huayanqing seemed tired and quickly fell into sleep.
The next morning, I woke up when it was already very bright.
Huayanqing had already woken up, and she was sitting in a chair next to the window.
The morning sun shone on her cheeks.
Her makeup from yesterday was slightly faded, revealing some of her true features. The subtle, ethereal beauty was so captivating that one could easily be lost in it for a moment.
Huayanqing pointed to her own cheek, revealing a sweet smile.
Silent, I understood her meaning.
After getting up, I applied a touch of makeup to even out her complexion.
"There is another secret technique in the paper-wrapped corpse technique, which can change one's appearance. However, the conditions are very strict."
"And, it can hide your face, but not your aura. Concealing the makeup can hide your aura, and it's because these things are extremely yin. "
I explained in a low voice while applying the makeup.
"Do you already have an idea?" Huayanqing asked softly.
I had to admit that Huayanqing was indeed intelligent. I had just mentioned a possibility, and she had deduced so much from it.
"We need to go back to the Qi village and fetch back the charm," I heaved a sigh and said.
"Mi..." Huayanqing was thoughtful, and she then exclaimed with excitement.
"Will the secret technique of yours, which has strict conditions, completely cover your face, and then use mi to hide the aura? Will the fate be hidden again?"
I nodded, indicating that Huayanqing was correct.
"Okay, after investigating the Bamboo Forest Mound and worshipping Qin Mr. at the grave, we will sneak back to Qijia Village! I can find the location of mi, and besides, Shi Qing's soul is still there. She is my good sister, and you promised Shi's family to give them a satisfactory answer," Huayanqing said seriously.
"Okay."
I agreed to Huayanqing directly.
"By the way, Qimie and Tang Shu have already returned to Jinyang. Yang Guan personally sent someone to pick them up and arranged for them to be taken to a safe place."
I felt even more relieved.
With Tang Quan safe, I had fewer concerns left.
"The leader is relatively a deeper friend of mine, and Yang Guan won't have any problems. Both Huayanqing and Tang Shu are safe."
I explained to Huayanqing once more.
"Leader..."
Huayanqing's expression was slightly unnatural.
"You still need to be careful of him."
I put away the concealed makeup items, intending to explain a few things to Huayanqing.
I have told Huayanqing about most of the things, but I haven't explained the details of the leader too clearly.
As long as Huayanqing listens, she will definitely understand my meaning.
However, the knock on the door came right away.
Simultaneously, the voice of Shao Si's kindness also entered.
"Xiang chi, if you're awake, come downstairs for a chat."
Without further explanation, Huayanqing and I exchanged a glance, then I opened the door directly.
Outside the room, Shao Si's face had a faint reddish glow, like he was in a good mood.
He glanced at the room and noticed the floor mat, showing a slight surprise.
"Haha, you young and sprightly Xiang chi don't sleep much, so let's go down first."
Shao Si made a gesture of inviting.
I was polite and said Mr. Shao first, and I also made a gesture of inviting.
Shao Si then smoothed his chin and walked towards the stairs.
The two of us went down the stairs together.
The first floor of Shao Si's house, in front of the tea tray, was still only Elder Lin.
The friend that Shao Si mentioned has not arrived yet.
"My friend, encountered a little trouble, can't come to here to meet, but, he will be there later. We don't need to waste time, can go first to Bamboo Forest Mound, Ghost Gate."
"Elder Lin wants to ask you for more details of the situation," Shao Si explained to me.
He indicated for us to sit on the right side of the tea tray, while he went to the front to pour tea.
A tray of snacks was still placed in front of us.
Huayanqing picked up a piece of the snack and ate it slowly, savoring it in small bites.
I pondered for a moment before saying, "The things I told Shao Lao Mr., Shao Lao Mr. should have relayed to Elder Lin. Instead, let the Elder Lin ask me, I will answer."
Shao Si smoothed his chin and nodded, "This is the best way."
Elder Lin picked up the teacup, sipped the tea, and then said, "Since there is such a mysterious mountain and a strange immortal ghost, your village must have many strange events and people."
"I want to know what strange events or people have occurred in your village."
My heart skipped a beat.
Though I tried to keep my expression unchanged, I couldn't help but fail.
Elder Lin's gaze fell on my face.
He said nothing extraordinary, but his gaze gave me a sense.
If I were to lie, he would probably detect it instantly.
This strange matter, I really don't know.
The so-called strange person……really exists one.
Isn't it Yu Xiu?
Just, what is the meaning of Elder Lin's questions, is it good or bad?
If I said something wrong, would it bring danger to Yu Xiu?
I was hesitating, and sweat was subtly soaking through my back.
"Why, don't you answer?" A hint of displeasure appeared in Elder Lin's eyes.
