t so much."Hearing this, my ears immediately perked up.Mu Xiaoqiao said that my name was carved on the cliff, left by the master when he checked our destinies. I also happened to run to Mu Wanchen's t...The night was as black as ink, and the moon was as cool as water.

Unlike the shadowy ravine earlier, this place isn't as cold and gloomy. Instead, the back mountain is shrouded in a heavy, ominous atmosphere.

The closer you get to the top of the mountain, the stronger this feeling becomes.

If the previous icy ghostliness had sent chills down our spines, this current dry and oppressive atmosphere feels like being wrapped in a furnace.

It makes people feel a little agitated.

My brother looked up at the moon and whispered, "This place is really magical. In the Yin gathering evil places, you can't see your hand in front of your face. Now that we've climbed to the sunny side of the slope, this moonlight is so bright it's like streetlights that cost nothing..."

I wiped the sweat from my brow. This sunny slope at the back of the mountain is a good place for a burial ground. It seems the Zhou family ancestors really understood Feng Shui.

Perhaps it was intentionally chosen because of its geomantic features, with a double yin gathering and suppression formation. This acts as a natural barrier.

My brother told me not to get distracted. If Jiang Qiyun doesn't appear, don't think about him.

I think my brother makes sense, but I can't outlast Jiang Qiyun... To Jiang Qiyun, an ordinary person's life is just a blink of an eye. How could I possibly win against him in terms of patience

Oh, we had such a fight that I'm completely drained. I really brought this on myself.

"Whew, whew..." a panting sound came, my brother pulled me behind a rock.

Zhou Lao Yao couldn't move anymore. He sat on the slope, panting heavily, leaning against the coffin and muttering to himself: "Old... old... Second brother... I'm sorry for you... There will be no one to carry on the Zhou family..."

I widened my eyes, this week Lao Yao has been hiding a lot of secrets, hasn't he

"Second brother... Big brother, who went out to make a living, is back... He's back... But I'm weak, I can't drag him..."

Zhou Laoyao leaned back against the coffin, facing the moon, as if he had fallen asleep.

We can't stand here in the cold with him. I glanced at my brother, who frowned deeply and mouthed, "Uncle probably didn't have to return home. The fact that he insisted on being sent back with the Ling Shu this time must mean he wants us to come into the mountains, but it's desolate and—"

He wanted to say that there was nothing interesting about a deserted place.

Before I could finish speaking, a shadow suddenly appeared on the stone where we were hiding.

We jumped and ducked to the sides, turning back to see what was behind us.

A completely black figure stood not far behind us. Its clothing was so dark it was impossible to tell what color it was. The sleeves and pant legs were tattered and frayed, hanging like strips of cloth. The rest of the garment was tightly stretched across its body.

What the heck is this!

We were taken aback by this thing, it seemed to be scared too. After a few seconds of stunned silence, it suddenly ran into the woods behind us.

Alive!

We immediately chased down the slope. I looked back and saw Zhou Laoyao, who was carrying the coffin, he seemed to have heard the movement here too, and looked this way with caution.

The dark figure in front was running around wildly, with something gleaming in its hand reflecting the moonlight.

"...It's like a sickle that's been rolled up, be careful." My brother panted, warning me.

"Is this thing a human" I raised my hand, ready to pinch the Ghost-Seeking Seal and test it.

This secret method can test for the strange and demonic.

But in this rugged mountain forest, it's too difficult to chase while simultaneously reciting incantations!

People say "ten paths, nine are arrogant," which Taoist priest when reciting incantations and casting spells is not a proud and aloof appearance. I chased for a long stretch, tired half to death, don't say, even after pinching the seal right, couldn't aim at that black shadow ahead.

My brother grumbled in discontent, "Didn't your husband teach you personally Was he a bad teacher, or did you learn too poorly How come you're still so awkward reciting the incantations"

It's not that I'm out of touch, it's just that this mountain is really special!

The stones on this mountain all grow like porcupines, mixed in with the trees. There's not even a flat patch of ground to stand on, how can I possibly perform the incantation!

I wanted to retort, but I had no time to speak. The shadowy figure in front of me had already run to the "yin land" at the back of the mountain. This place was far less arid than the sunny side.

My foot slipped—

Well, a fall is nothing compared to this. By the time I get up, that shadow will probably be long gone!

The expected stumble was delayed.

A cool breeze rustled through the trees, and a long, strong arm effortlessly reached from behind to grab me at the waist.

My jaw almost hit the ground, stopping just short of the protruding stones.

"Jiang... Jiang Qi Yun" I murmured, he would never stand idly by and watch me eat dirt and knock out a few teeth, right

Jiang Qiyun single-handedly pulled me up, his posture relaxed.

Like, embracing the cool night breeze.

》》》

He clasped my hand, his long fingers, slender like plum blossoms, pressed down on mine, making my movements quick and graceful.

“This seat ~~naturally teaches well, but alas, this student has been foolish for three years after the first pregnancy, and again will be foolish for three years after the second. After studying for three years, he is still so stupid…”

Jiang Qiyun snorted coldly, directly pinching a seal with his hand. The black shadow in front of him was restrained by his Ghost-Conjuring Seal and fell from the vines with a thump.

He let go of me, "flinging" me to the side, and turned away with his hands in his pockets.

No, I won't!

Oh my...

Lord Emperor, don't you think you're being too tsundere!

I just yelled at you, why are you so angry!

And I'm doing this to prevent Yu and Younan from being embarrassed when the kindergarten calls their parents because they can't speak. They might be questioned by the teachers or laughed at by other children...

You accused me of lying and violating Taoist precepts, placing such a heavy burden on me. How could I not be upset

I really feel like I did nothing wrong.

After all, people in this world are complex. It's not a great sin to protect a child with a kind lie or two. When they grow up, they will naturally learn to discern the truth.

I'm not wrong, I really am not.

"Yeah, sorry…" I wasn't wrong, but a soft apology is fine, right

Jiang Qiyun's figure was very visible in the moonlight. He had been unwilling to appear just now, only saying a word and helping me up. Now, seeing that I might fall, he couldn't bear it and revealed his form.

"Why not take a sedan chair... You have a perfectly good sedan chair, yet you insist on running all over the mountains and fields." He frowned slightly, his tone laced with severity.

"I can't go back yet, my brother and I are here to handle Uncle's will... As for you, weren't you supposed to be on patrol Why are you here" I retorted with displeasure.

Jiang Qiyun stood among the withered trees and rocks under the moonlight, making this mountainside seem to possess a touch of otherworldly charm.

Hearing my question, he calmly said: "The Zhongyuan Festival is approaching, this deity naturally needs to visit everywhere, feeling the hardships of the people..."

Yes, yes, isn't this the same as building aid in Africa

He is so busy that he can't be seen even during the day.

"...."This isn't... I just sensed a young girl running around in a panic, so I hurried over to save her" He raised his hand, fingers extending from his wide sleeves, and wiped at the grass stuck on my chin.

I blushed slightly. It was impossible for the Emperor to yield. Him speaking like this was already giving me a step down.

"Slap, slap." Two sounds of applause arose——ped by white birds.I always felt... she wasn't the kind of ruler who was completely out of touch, high and mighty, dictating everything with no room for reason.But Mu Wanchen could defy her, while I m...