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Chapter 26: Strange Wrath, the Ox Demon Arrives!
Chapter 26: Strange Wrath, the Ox Demon Arrives!
The cold wind howled, and the winter chill raged as snowflakes drifted in the air. On the roof of the long corridor, the snowflakes created a soft friction sound.
The winter wind stirred, fluttering like a white curtain hanging in the air above the suspended pavilion.
Li Che stopped in his tracks, his expression frozen by the cold winter. His eyes, like two unsheathed swords, pierced through the chilly air and landed on the old woman standing next to the white-robed man.
"Lea Chunlan!"
A deep voice emerged from Li Che's throat.
Xu Beihu, sensing Li Che's movement and emotional change, was momentarily startled.
"What's wrong?" Xu Beihu furrowed his brows and asked.
Li Che's emotions surged, and he would never forget that face.
Lea Chunlan, the midwife who delivered Xi Xi's child, was also responsible for the deaths of many children she had delivered.
At this moment, she appeared in a place Li Che would never have imagined.
In that instant, Li Che's heart sank to its lowest point.
In his mind, thoughts raced a thousand miles.
Lea Chunlan...what was her relationship with Sir Family's Son? It was said that Lea Chunlan had some connection with the Spirit Infants Sect, could it be that the Spirit Infants Sect also had some relation with the Shi Family? Lea Chunlan's background seemed even stronger than imagined, no wonder the bounty in the outer city was taken down after only a few days, and her "Ox Demon" wanted poster still hung high on the wanted list.
"I saw an acquaintance," Li Che suppressed his emotions and spoke calmly.
Although Xu Beihu had a robust physique, his emotions were very sensitive, and he noticed that Li Che's gaze towards the old woman was unusual.
"Let's figure out the situation before making any decisions," Xu Beihu said.
Li Che nodded, and the two stepped into the pavilion's private room.
The young servant carefully placed the wood carving covered in black cloth onto the table prepared in the pavilion.
"Brother Si Mu Bai, the genius woodcarving master from my family has arrived, let's see his craftsmanship."
Xu Beihu stepped into the tower, and his laughter boomed.
Seated in the yellow sandalwood armchair, the white-robed man's gaze fell upon Li Che, who also recognized the man's face.
A handsome face with a touch of eerie beauty, his eyes carried a hint of gloom, and a tear-shaped mole at the corner of his eye. His aura exuded an intensely sad aura, teetering on the verge of tears, with a strand of hair falling over his cheek, gently fluttering in the wind.
"Brother Xu Beihu, you've truly helped me greatly," Si Mu Bai stood up, his voice carrying a hint of a crying tone.
He exchanged fist bumps with Xu Beihu, and then his gaze fell upon Li Che.
"This must be Master Li, right? Although you haven't entered the inner city, your woodcarvings have caused a stir within. Such a rich and profound aura in your woodcarvings is a rare sight beneath a woodcarving master..."
Si Mu Bai smiled, but his smile was uglier than crying.
Li Che nodded slightly, but his gaze remained on Lea Chunlan.
At this moment, Lea Chunlan also recognized Li Che, and her wrinkled face lit up with a kind smile as she looked at Li Che warmly, not avoiding his gaze.
Si Mu Bai noticed Li Che's gaze and continued with an ugly smile, "A servant from the mansion is helping out with some tasks. If I've offended Master Li in any way, please forgive me."
Xu Beihu narrowed his eyes, and Li Che understood the meaning behind Si Mu Bai's words.
Lea Chunlan was his person, and there was some conflict, but he endured...
The meaning between the lines was clear—Si Mu Bai was aware of what Lea Chunlan was up to, but his attitude was strongly protective of her.
Or perhaps...Li Che's identity wasn't significant enough for Si Mu Bai to take seriously.
Lea Chunlan's smile became even brighter, like a withered old chrysanthemum stubbornly blooming.
The atmosphere in the tower seemed to turn icy for a moment, as the cold wind howled in.
For a moment, a smile appeared on Li Che's cold face.
"Perhaps I mistook her for someone else. I thought she was the midwife who delivered my daughter and had some connection with the Spirit Infants Sect."
"That midwife took the lives of many newborns and is wanted by the government. How could she possibly be here in Sir Family's Son's mansion? I must have made a mistake."
Although Li Che's words carried a hint of ambiguity, Si Mu Bai noticed the softening in his attitude. He raised his lips into an even uglier smile, waved his hand, and Lea Chunlan bowed her head and left.
"Master Li is giving Sir Family's Son face, and that's wonderful. Let's take a look at Master Li's craftsmanship."
Si Mubai spoke softly, quickly changing the subject without further elaboration.
Xu Beihu, standing nearby, remained silent, his expression slightly somber, feeling a hint of disappointment in Li Che.
Even if Li Che were to challenge her, he couldn't do anything to Lea Chunlan, but with Xu Beihu present, he could still support Li Che and regain some face. However, Li Che chose to endure the humiliation.
Xu Beihu acknowledged Li Che's stability but felt he lacked the previous boldness and recklessness, leaving him somewhat dissatisfied.
He could understand, though, as they were dealing with the Shi family.
However, Li Che's personality was similar to his third brother, Xu You, as they both had overly gloomy and overly restrained minds, which Xu Beihu disliked.
Since Li Che had taken the initiative to yield, Xu Beihu didn't bother saying more.
Si Mubai walked to the woodcarving, drew back the black curtain, and immediately the "Nine-Headed Guanyin Wrathful Cry Ghost-Suppressing Statue" beneath it caught his attention.
Si Mubai's breath suddenly hitched.
His eyes revealed a look of surprise as he stared, and slowly, two lines of hot tears streamed down his cheeks.
"Waaah... So good, so good. Although it lacks divinity, its aura is rich. Guanyin's nine heads have different expressions, each filled with compassion and suffering. A slight frown on her face conveys a deep empathy for all living beings, and her wrathful cry is imbued with profound meaning..."
"So good, so very good."
Si Mubai wept and laughed, applauding in delight.
The next moment, Si Mubai's palms slammed onto the woodcarving, and he opened his mouth to wail. On the woodcarving, wisps of white energy seemed to rise and steam.
Li Che's eyes narrowed, and this eerie sight made his heart tense.
The entire pavilion was instantly enveloped by a unique and strange aura, as if ghosts were crying, women wailing, and old men sobbing in agony...
Li Che felt his nose tingle, and he couldn't help but want to cry as well.
Xu Beihu took a step forward and landed in front of Li Che. He gently patted Li Che's shoulder, and Li Che's urge to cry instantly vanished.
Taking a step back, Li Che's eyes flashed with surprise.
"Si Mubai is cultivating his divinity, and you were affected by the overflowing divinity. I've suppressed it for you, so you're fine now."
Xu Beihu explained with a smile.
Although he wasn't entirely pleased with Li Che's temperament, Li Che's talent was evident, making him worth cultivating a relationship with.
Li Che bowed in gratitude.
"Your cultivation has just reached Skin Polishing Perfection, and if you're influenced by the wrathful divinity for too long, it might harm your mental state..."
"Take the Gold Leaf and leave. The carriage is outside. You can go back on your own. If you want to explore the Inner City, you can, but make sure to leave before nightfall."
Xu Beihu said with a light laugh.
Li Che received five Gold Leaves, put them away, and then bowed and left.
He took a deep look at Si Mubai, who was still hugging the woodcarving and sucking on it, making it look like a frost-bitten eggplant, its features barely discernible...
Li Che licked his lips.
His hand... seemed to itch a little.
He suppressed the urge to use his Primordial Technique, Thousand Analysis Hand, to absorb the divinity from Si Mubai's body.
Li Che left the Golden Radiance Pavilion.
He returned to the carriage and sat upright in the luxurious cabin. His fingers gently and rhythmically tapped the tea table, his eyes slightly focused.
"Old man, stop the carriage for a moment. It's a rare opportunity to visit the Inner City, and I want to buy some Osmanthus cakes for my wife and bring back some delicious food. Please wait for me, old man."
Li Che said with a smile.
Although the carriage driver was from the Inner City Xuji family, he was very polite to Li Che and smiled in response.
"Master Li, go ahead. I'll wait for you here as long as you leave the Inner City before nightfall."
Li Che tested by driving the carriage driver, it is to evaluate in the Inner City.
Li Che bowed politely.
The Inner City was bustling, with a significant population and bustling streets comparable to the Outer City.
Once out of the carriage driver's sight, Li Che's face instantly turned icy cold.
He went to a silk shop to buy black cloth, which he quickly turned into a loose black robe. He also bought a conical hat and took out his carving knife and thin wood from his pocket. With his current skills, he made a Cute Bull Mask in just a few breaths.
He found an empty alleyway.
Putting on the conical hat and black robe, and then donning the Cute Bull Mask, he transformed in an instant!
The shadows on the alley walls began to twist, squirm, and elongate dramatically! It was as if a divine dragon was humming, and a demonic elephant was bellowing!
Hiding? Stability? Yielding?
I just wanted to change my posture...
"Lea Chunlan..."
"Your Ox Demon grandpa is here!"
(End of Chapter)
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