On the way back, Chen Yun casually removed the illusion array and the soul-confusing array. They didn't encounter any vehicles until they were close to the city, when they finally managed to flag one down.
"What's your plan? Go to my place, or back to the shop?"
This was the first time we spoke on the road. It wasn't that I didn't want to ask anything, but I felt too awkward. I figured Chen Yun must have felt the same way, otherwise her face wouldn't have turned red every time I looked at her, making her wish she could disappear into a crack in the ground.
"I'll go back to the shop first! I'll tidy up before heading to your place," Chen Yun replied shyly, like a bashful young bride.
"Alright..."
After dropping Chen Yun off at the KTV, I asked the driver to take me back to the village. At that moment, Zhang Dabiao also returned from indoors.
"Qingyun, how did things go? Did you find her?" Zhang Dabiao asked with concern.
"I found her. She was blocking the entrance of the Hu family's residence, shouting curses. She was incredibly imposing."
"Blocking the Hu family's entrance and shouting curses? Didn't they chase her away?" Zhang Dabiao looked utterly bewildered. How was that possible? What kind of place was the Hu family's? If it wasn't a dragon's pool or a tiger's den, it was close. In the past, people had gone there to cause trouble, but what was the outcome? The troublemakers either went mad or became fools. At the very least, they were beaten and sent to the hospital. As for who did the beating, no one could say. Coupled with the Hu family's power, it was eventually left unresolved.
"She had an old woman with her. Hu Dejin even called her 'Ancestor Huang.' I don't know what kind of divine being she was, but she was incredibly imposing. Even Hu Sixi suffered a loss in front of her. After suffering a loss, he didn't dare to utter a word..." I recounted the entire incident from beginning to end. I didn't ask Zhang Dabiao if he recognized this Ancestor Huang. Su Dan Novel Network.
"Ancestor Huang?" Zhang Dabiao frowned and pondered for a moment before saying, "The Hu family primarily worships the Fox Immortal, and Ancestor Huang usually refers to the Yellow Immortal. The Hu family and the Huang family have always been at odds, but because the Hu family had Master Hu Three guarding them, the wild immortals considered the Hu family to be the leader. Since Master Hu Three went missing, the Huang family has always wanted to replace the Hu family's position. However, because they were suppressed too severely by the Hu family over the years, the Huang family also declined. Now, it's basically impossible to find anyone from the Huang family. Even if there are some, they are mostly engaged in other industries and no longer involved in the spiritual realm. So, this means Chen Yun is likely a descendant of the Huang family?"
I nodded and said, "That should be the case. By the way, how is the news spreading?"
"Haha... With this news spreading, the entire Yin realm is going to go crazy. Just you watch! Within a day, the entire region will be in chaos, and that will be enough for the Hu family to deal with."
"That's good. Seeing me alive today made Hu Yuan's face turn incredibly dark. Today, his father also forced him to fork out ten million as compensation. I estimate that guy is about to go mad. I wonder if he'll still try to cause trouble behind the scenes," I said with some worry. If Hu Yuan were to play fair, I wouldn't be afraid. His strength wasn't much greater than mine, but this guy had powerful backing. If he casually brought out something, he could chase me all over the mountains. If he brought out a few more, wouldn't I be exhausted from running?
"He's bound to cause trouble for you, but I think with Ancestor Huang helping you clear the path, he should restrain himself. At least Hu Sixi shouldn't make a move anymore. Even if there are some minor actions, as long as you're careful, it should be fine."
I nodded and said, "Mm." This time, if it wasn't a near-death experience, it was still extremely dangerous. If Fifth Princess hadn't suddenly appeared at the critical moment, the outcome would truly be uncertain.
In the evening, Chen Yun drove back. Her complexion had returned to normal, but her gaze towards me was still somewhat shy. After a few simple words, she returned to her room.
"Qingyun, you don't have a girlfriend yet, do you?" Zhang Sao suddenly asked me during dinner.
I nodded and joked with a smile, "Why, Zhang Sao, are you going to introduce one to me?"
"Where do you need an introduction from me? I think Miss Chen is quite good. Although she's a few years older than you, a woman three years older is like a golden brick! She also has such a business. Marrying her wouldn't be a loss for you."
"Brother, I think your wife is right. Such a good girl, if you miss this opportunity, you won't find another. You must hold on to this chance," Zhang Dabiao agreed, nodding in support.
I gave him a big roll of my eyes and said, "I was just joking earlier. Now, with my father's whereabouts unknown and the culprit behind the scenes still unidentified, how can I be in the mood for romance?"
"That's where you're wrong. A true man, after establishing a family, then builds a career. You..."
"Alright, Zhang Sao, please don't say any more. I don't have that idea for now. When I do, I'll let you be the matchmaker, okay?"
"Such a smooth talker." Zhang Sao made a gesture as if to hit me, and I chuckled and dodged, thus deflecting the topic.
"What a pity..."
After dinner, lying on the bed, I was contemplating where to find money next. I had earned another ten million today, plus what I had saved earlier. Half of the money my master needed was already secured.
However, I had no clue about the remaining half. I tossed and turned on the bed like a pancake, flipping countless times before finally falling asleep.
In my dream, I felt my body lighten, and then I passed through a thin mist, arriving in an unfamiliar place.
In the distance, a wooden structure stood, with faint candlelight casting shadows from within. A graceful figure appeared at the window, seemingly engaged in needlework.
Looking at the figure in the window, my first thought was Fifth Princess, because only she had the ability to pull me into her world with my consent. I wondered what she needed me for again.
Fifth Princess? How did I end up here? Didn't we just part ways? What business could she have with me?
As I walked closer, before I could even knock, Fifth Princess's voice came from inside, "Come in! The door isn't locked."
Pushing the door open, the interior decoration was very similar to the small hut in the Yin Bamboo Forest of the Half-Yin Realm. The only difference was that one was a wooden house and the other was a bamboo house.
"Fifth Princess, what is it that you need me for?"
Fifth Princess put down her needlework and looked up at me, saying, "Do I have to have a reason to call you? Can't I call you just to talk and chat?"
I was stunned by her words. What was wrong with her? Was she on medication, with such a fiery temper? However, thinking about her previous attitude, I felt relieved. Regardless of her age, she was still a "girl."
"Yes, of course, you can," I said with a smile. "So, what shall we talk about?"
Seeing me seriously preparing to chat, Fifth Princess let out a burst of laughter, playfully scolding me as a fool. Then, she said seriously, "I've called you here this time to give you a gift. Master said you might be in big trouble soon, so it's necessary to take precautions in advance."
"A gift for me? What gift?"
"Didn't you see it at the door just now? Here, it's this."
Following the direction Fifth Princess pointed, I looked at the colossal creature before me, and a shiver ran down my spine, almost waking me up from my dream.
Woof woof...