This poem originates from Qu Yuan's Li Sao from my previous life.
It means that the road ahead is still long in the pursuit of truth, but I will persevere and seek and explore with all my might.
After setting down her brush, Nian Jiaojiao picked up her fan and said to the waiting Prefect:
"Take me to the freshest deceased."
The Prefect quickly replied:
"Right away!"
Soon, the group arrived at the morgue.
"You two wait for me at the door."
Nian Jiaojiao said to Xuan Yi and Nan Qing.
Unexpectedly, the two of them refused her without hesitation.
"No need."
"I'm going in too."
At this moment, the Prefect beside them chimed in with flattery.
"Truly worthy of being the master's husband, possessing the demeanor of our great women!"
The way that woman died had disgusted her for days.
Of course, she still ate as usual and slept as usual.
Seeing the determination in their eyes, Nian Jiaojiao knew they had their own reasons, so she stopped objecting.
She merely asked the Prefect:
"Could that deceased person be tidied up?"
She still remembered that the other party had said that person's lower body was rotten...
The Prefect nodded:
"She was cleaned up, there's nothing indecent, just a bit disgusting..."
"I understand."
Nian Jiaojiao led the group into the morgue.
Since a batch of bodies in the morgue had been cleared out yesterday, only one female corpse was placed in the vast morgue at this moment.
Nian Jiaojiao walked directly to the female corpse.
Her pupils contracted slightly.
Immediately, she turned to look at her two husbands.
Fortunately, their expressions were natural, showing no unusual signs.
Thus, she felt relieved and began to use her abilities.
They had previously speculated.
First, the deceased was harmed by the Face-Stealing Demon.
Second, there was a second demon from outside the heavens in Hot City.
Regardless of what kind of demon the other party was, Nian Jiaojiao intended to deal with this one first.
She tossed her fan above the corpse. The peach wood fan slowly unfurled, and an energy began to probe the corpse.
At this time, she chanted:
"The road is long and winding, I shall ascend and descend to seek."
Instantly, a thick and long beam of light emanated from the center of the fan. This beam of light was visible to everyone only at the moment of its appearance, after which it vanished into the air.
Of course, Nian Jiaojiao, who could command light, could see the light clearly at all times.
Soon, after circling the room, the beam of light flew outwards.
"Let's go, follow it!"
Nian Jiaojiao said in a deep voice.
At this moment, the Prefect's voice came from behind, "Master, do you need me to follow as well?"
"No."
"Alright!" (Instant reply)
...
"Look, doesn't this courtyard seem a bit strange?"
Luo Wen asked Luo Jin and Nie Xian.
"Why are there so many crows, it's so ominous!"
Luo Jin frowned.
The three of them were patrolling south of the City Lord's mansion.
Since the City Lord's mansion was already in the southern part of the city, they soon arrived at a place close to the outskirts.
At this moment, Nie Xian said:
"According to the people at the City Lord's mansion, this area used to be a graveyard with heavy Yin energy. When the City Lord's mansion was built, a monk insisted that the southern district was a place where Yang energy gathered, and building the mansion here would surely bring prosperity. That's why the mansion was built here, half an hour's journey from the former graveyard..."
"No wonder..."
Before Luo Jin could finish speaking, Luo Wen suddenly said:
"Do you think the Face-Stealing Demon might be here?"
"Oh my, don't scare me!
What are you afraid of? Didn't Senior Sister give us the charms? If we really encounter it, we won't be completely defenseless, right?"
Luo Jin's analysis put the other two at ease.
Creak—
Suddenly, the courtyard in front of them was pushed open, startling the three of them.
And when they looked over cautiously, they saw a delicate young man.
"Who are you? Why do you live in such a secluded place?"
Nie Xian asked.
The man seemed startled. He leaned against the doorframe, appearing somewhat unsteady.
Luo Jin immediately said with displeasure:
"Nie Xian, you've scared him."
Then, she performed a scholar's bow to the man and said:
"My companion was rather rude, please forgive him, young sir."
The delicate young man finally spoke:
"No need for such formalities, young ladies. My parents passed away early, leaving me alone. Because it was difficult to make a living, I sold my house in a good location and moved here. The remaining money will sustain me for a while longer."
Luo Jin had a weakness for gentle men.
She felt at that moment that this was a romantic encounter bestowed upon her by heaven.
So, she quickly showed kindness:
"Your situation is truly pitiable. I live in the Royal City, and my mansion is quite spacious. Why don't you come home with me? I will treat you very well."
The delicate young man lowered his head and did not respond.
He thought for a moment before saying:
"No need to trouble you, young lady. We are strangers, and I am grateful for your kindness." httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
Luo Jin showed disappointment.
Soon, she adjusted her demeanor.
She was considering staying to have a good "chat" with this handsome man after dealing with the demon. If she liked him, she would take him back to the Royal City; if not, she would simply leave.
Whether he was willing or not was not within her consideration.
Luo Wen, seeing his reaction, knew exactly what Luo Jin was thinking.
She quickly grabbed Luo Jin's arm and said:
"Let's go back first. Senior Sister is waiting for us."
Luo Jin nodded and prepared to go back first.
Just then, the delicate young man suddenly said:
"If you ladies are thirsty from your journey, why not come in for some tea?"
Nie Xian and Luo Wen were about to refuse, but Luo Jin had already answered first.
"Okay!"
Nie Xian: ...
Luo Wen: ...
As the three followed the man into the courtyard, Nian Jiaojiao, along with Xuan Yi and Nan Qing, also arrived near the courtyard.
She saw the three of them entering from afar, and that thick beam of light landed on the man's shoulder.
Nian Jiaojiao: !!!
Are you trying to court death!
She signaled to Xuan Yi and Nan Qing with her eyes, telling them to remain calm.
The two nodded, as if telepathically connected.
Then, she called out directly to the three of them:
"Junior sisters, you are here! You made us search for you!"
The three who had just entered stopped in their tracks. Seeing that it was Nian Jiaojiao, they were all taken aback.
Luo Wen asked with curiosity:
"Senior Sister, why are you here? Aren't you in the north of the city..."
"North your head!"
Nian Jiaojiao interrupted her directly.
As she spoke, she had already brought Xuan Yi and Nan Qing to the entrance.
She continued in a displeased tone:
"You are truly shirking your duties. Look, after only a short while, you're already thinking of resting at someone else's house. Fortunately, I'm smart and came ahead to check!"
The Luo sisters genuinely thought Nian Jiaojiao was angry.
Especially Luo Jin.
She genuinely had the intention of wooing the handsome man.
Therefore, Luo Jin hastily explained:
"We have been traveling all along. It's just that this young master was kind enough to see us tired and invited us in for some tea."
Nian Jiaojiao had already walked up to the three of them by this time.
She looked up at the man and said:
"Is that so?"
The man nodded gently and said softly:
"Yes, it is."
However, as he said this, his gaze flickered towards Nan Qing.
Nian Jiaojiao understood everything in her heart.
She walked enthusiastically towards the man and said:
"My junior sisters are ignorant, please do not mind, young sir."
However, it was strange that as Nian Jiaojiao approached, the man took two steps back and lowered his head slightly, not looking directly at her.
Nian Jiaojiao found it strange.
Could it be that he recognized her?
So, she tentatively took a few more steps forward.
The man took a few steps back.
Forward again.
Back again.
Forward again...
As they walked and retreated, they reached the center of the courtyard.
The other three women looked on with complex expressions.
Especially Luo Jin.
So, Senior Sister was also interested in him.
Why?
She was the one who liked him first!
A hint of resentment flashed in Luo Jin's eyes.
Nan Qing, standing beside her, saw everything clearly.
He subtly moved closer to Luo Jin and transmitted a message to her ear with his ability:
"Miss Luo, it seems the wife's old habit has resurfaced. I'm worried she might be rude to that young gentleman. Could you please step forward to defuse the situation? Don't worry, I'll cooperate with you so that the wife doesn't blame you."
Luo Jin's eyes lit up upon hearing this.
She couldn't help but secretly chuckle to herself.
It seemed Senior Sister's husband was jealous.
In the end, this delicate young man would still be hers!
So, she immediately stepped forward and squeezed between Nian Jiaojiao and the man.
Nian Jiaojiao, who was about to draw her fan: ???