Chapter 273: Red Wine Miss
Chapter 273: Red Wine Miss
"With such power, why do you still live in the outskirts?"
Looking at Red Wine Miss's faint expression, tinged with a hint of confidence and show-off, Hu Ma couldn't help but feel a little uneasy.
After all, he had personally witnessed the mystery and terror of that thing and had felt the oppressive aura it exuded. Therefore, Han Womzi's calm and collected demeanor at this moment couldn't help but make people suspicious.
But since he knew Han Womzi's other identity, it made sense to believe her, so he decided to stay for now. Han Womzi then asked Fragrant Girl some questions.
As dusk approached, Han Womzi had the Golden Armor General bring over a small wooden table filled with chicken, duck, fish, and meat to treat Hu Ma and Fragrant Girl. After they ate, Han Womzi asked Fragrant Girl to go inside the cottage early, while Hu Ma remained by her side.
They didn't enter the main hall but stayed in the small courtyard. Han Womzi gently pulled down a piece of cloth hanging between two slender trees, which had the Eight Trigrams pattern embroidered on it. Instantly, two wicker chairs and a small tea table appeared before them, with a tiny incense burner on the table holding three lit incense sticks.
"Let's have some tea!"
Han Womzi invited Hu Ma to sit down and slowly took out a small teapot and two cups from her sleeve, pouring tea into both cups.
"How could she possibly fit all that in her sleeve..."
Hu Ma was astonished. She picked up a teacup and took a small sip, surprised to find that it was a strong, stimulating tea, and it was even hot. How was it stored in her sleeve?
"Eat and drink as you please, just don't ask questions."
Han Womzi sat in one of the wicker chairs and said calmly, "In our line of work, we avoid prying questions."
Hu Ma understood perfectly and held the tea, sipping it slowly.
The person beside her was from the same place as her, sharing the same worldview.
However, due to the caution of the reincarnators, she couldn't openly converse, even though she knew the other person was from the same world. She had to pretend not to know and be cautious even when face-to-face.
Just as she was thinking this, Han Womzi suddenly turned around and spoke in a lowered voice, "Is Little White still being so cautious among you?"
Hu Ma was startled and coughed a little, looking at Han Womzi in surprise.
Could they really discuss such topics in reality?
"Don't worry."
Han Womzi, or Red Wine Miss, suddenly pulled out a folding screen from behind a tree, with several small bells hanging on it, and said, "Isn't this enough to block the view?"
'What's the point of blocking the view?'
Hu Ma wasn't sure if she was more surprised by Red Wine Miss's action or her attitude.
Reincarnators usually wouldn't chat in reality unless necessary, right?
You bring out a folding screen and start chatting casually?
Although this estate seems deserted, aren't there evil creatures everywhere, transformed from those wicked people?
Just as she was about to remind Han Womzi, she suddenly exclaimed, "Oh!" realizing something. She looked around carefully and discovered that she could only see the wicker chairs, the tea table, and the surrounding area within a few inches.
This wasn't reality; they were in some sort of mystical realm.
"You have a quick reaction."
At this moment, Red Wine Miss realized that Hu Ma had caught on and smiled faintly, saying, "I have a different personality from Little White."
"She's too cautious, always worrying about this and that, but I'm different. I represent another attitude among the reincarnators, but that doesn't mean I'm not careful."
"Chatting in my mystical realm is no different from doing so in the Life Spirit Temple, so you don't need to worry."
"..."
Hearing this, Hu Ma felt slightly more at ease and carefully looked at Red Wine Miss, saying, "She's White, and you're Red..."
Red Wine Miss smiled faintly and said, "She took the name White because she was born with a pale complexion."
"I took the name Red because I've killed too many people in the past, staining my hands red."
"Moreover, our personalities are too different, and our friendship is one forged through life-and-death experiences. Although I've been through hardships, I still can't quite understand her cautious way of living. The fact that she still thinks of us shows that she has a conscience."
"..."
It seemed that White Wine Miss's relationship with them was quite complex! Hu Ma thought to herself, not feeling surprised at all. It would be strange if White Wine Miss had been in the same organization as them before.
She was so cautious...
...No, so careful that she should have been working with someone like Brother Two Pot Heads, who loves raising games.
Just as she was thinking this, Red Wine Miss continued, "She mentioned in her letter that you are a very reliable person, and she asked us to help you without hesitation. This makes you even more extraordinary."
"Dealing with the Li Clan's matter won't be difficult. What else do you need?"
"..."
This question made Hu Ma hesitate for a moment. She smiled and said, "Senior, you're too kind."
"I'm just delivering this letter on my way; there's no need to discuss any compensation."
"..."
Although White Wine Miss had mentioned that the reincarnation organization in Anzhou would reward her, it was still polite to show gratitude first!
"That's not the case. Let's keep things separate."
Red Wine Miss smiled and said, "Little White understands my personality. Since she asked you to deliver this letter, she must know how I would handle it.
"According to her understanding, we should all be cautious and hide, but I know that hiding won't work. Among those who were purged back then, many also tried to hide, but those who were destined to escape didn't. If the purge were to happen again, it would be the same."
"Especially me, I definitely wouldn't be able to escape. It's better to make some preparations early on."
"..."
"Hmm?"
This statement suddenly startled Hu Ma, and he said, "Escape? Why do you say that?"
"I learned my skills too quickly."
Red Wine Miss smiled and said, "I gained fame in the world of deception and caught the attention of the Divine Hand Zhao Family."
"Of course, don't be afraid. The Divine Hand Zhao Family doesn't know my identity. They just think I have high talent and am from the same sect, so they gave me some benefits. They even asked me to help them clean up some rogue elements within the Deception Sect."
"But this one thing is dangerous."
"Because..."
Her voice became somewhat mysterious as she spoke, and she said in a low voice, "We don't know the reason for the last purge."
"But someone investigated afterward and came up with a guess."
"Most of those who were purged had come into contact with the Ten Clans."
"..."
"What?"
Hu Ma never expected that in this casual conversation, such a terrifying matter would be revealed.
Those who had contact with the Ten Clans couldn't escape the purge?
What would happen to him?
"White Wine Miss has always been angry with me because of this, and we parted ways."
Red Wine Miss gave a faint smile and said, "Because I joined the Deception Sect, and within the sect, there are all sorts of people. There are those who are treacherous and evil, who exploit and harm others, and those who deceive and trick. So, I took action and dealt with several of them."
"White Wine Miss once advised me not to meddle in others' affairs, but I couldn't help it. Whenever I saw those scoundrels, I wanted to take action and get rid of them."
"I don't think there's anything wrong with that. In my past life, I suffered because of this, but I didn't have the ability to resist. Now that I've learned these skills in this world, how can I just sit by and do nothing?"
"..."
Listening to her words, Hu Ma suddenly saw another way of life for the reincarnate.
But as he became curious, he also wondered what White Wine Miss had written in her letter that made Red Wine Miss so willing to help him without holding back?
"Hehe..."
Red Wine Miss glanced at Hu Ma and chuckled softly, "Little brother, you are a qualified messenger. You didn't open that letter."
"But do you want to know what's in the letter?"
"Once you know, you'll become one of us and will have to face some things together with us."
"..."
"What?"
Hu Ma immediately composed himself and said solemnly, "My friends know that I'm the least curious person."
"That's it, then."
Red Wine Miss smiled and said, "Let's first survive this crisis, and after we've settled the Li Clan's matter, we can talk."
"To be honest, it's good that you came. Although I seem reckless, I am still a member of the Deception Sect, and I'm usually quite cautious in my actions."
"In the borders of Anzhou, I know where the experts in the world of deception are, where the powerful evil spirits are, and where those who worship vengeful souls in their shrines are. Many of them are even close acquaintances, except for the Li Clan of the Ghost Cavern in Ling Shou Prefecture. Outsiders can't enter their territory!"
"Helping their young miss is a rare opportunity to gain insight into the Li Clan's secrets."
"..."
"The Li Clan of the Ghost Cavern is quite mysterious, isn't it?"
Hu Ma looked at Red Wine Miss. The Li Clan of the Ghost Cavern had quite a reputation.
Even the Fate Keepers in Grass Heart Hall knew about them.
In Mingzhou, it was fine not knowing what they did, but Red Wine Miss, who was also from Anzhou, didn't know either?
"They are very considerate to their fellow martial artists, but they don't form deep relationships with anyone."
Red Wine Miss furrowed her brows and said, "Previously, I also wanted to use an opportunity to get close to the Li Clan of the Ghost Cavern and probe their background."
"There was a young man in the city who sold tea. He was honest and had an elderly mother to care for, but he had just gotten married when he suddenly fell ill and died. I wanted to save him, so I went to Ling Shou Prefecture to bring him back."
"This is a legend in Anzhou. The Li Clan of the Ghost Cavern in Ling Shou Prefecture controls the life and death of those around them."
"Of course, I didn't know if it was true, but I used this rumor to investigate."
"And the result..."
"..."
Hu Ma was also intrigued and quickly asked, "What happened?"
"I didn't meet anyone from the Li Clan of the Ghost Cavern. I only saw one of their servants at their boundary marker, who gave me a copper coin."
Red Wine Miss spoke softly, "He said that this person's lifespan had already ended, but since I came to beg, they couldn't refuse me. So, they gave me this copper coin, which I brought back and placed in the mouth of the tea seller. At that time, he had already been dead for three days."
"Then..."
She paused slightly and said softly, "He came back to life, and now, he's still selling tea in the city."
(End of Chapter)
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