After appeasing his stomach, he felt much refreshed. Without even washing the bowls, he left the kitchen, realizing that finding someone to cook was a priority. If he didn't have food to eat, how could he go on?
Emerging from the kitchen, he saw Murong Yun sitting on a stone bench with a worried expression. On the stone table were some plastic-wrapped foods, their bags unsealed.
Su Jiandong paced nearby with a grim face, checking his phone from time to time as if only that could bring him peace.
Seeing me come out of the kitchen, Murong Yun stood up and said, "Mr. Song, can I see my daughter again?"
Su Jiandong remained silent, but he also looked at me with hopeful eyes. However, due to his previous poor attitude towards me, he felt a bit embarrassed to speak.
After a moment's thought, I nodded and said, "You can see her, but not too close. After all, she's still alive, and her soul is unstable..."
"Don't worry, we just want to see her and confirm she's safe," Murong Yun said, her voice trembling with emotion.
I nodded and led them into the冥堂 (underworld hall). I opened their heavenly eyes and then unfurled the yellow talisman wrapped around Nannan. Instantly, Nannan appeared before them. Seeing Nannan, who looked as if she were asleep, Murong Yun's tears flowed uncontrollably.
Su Jiandong's face turned ashen, his eyes bloodshot, and the veins on his forehead bulged. He looked like a fierce beast trapped in a cave, ready to devour anyone.
"Damn it, if I find out who harmed Nannan, I'll skin them alive!"
Su Jiandong's sudden outburst startled me, not by the content of his words, but by the intense malevolence and faint aura of killing intent emanating from him.
This made me question Su Jiandong's true identity. How could he possess such a strong aura of killing intent? Ordinary people wouldn't have such ferocity.
People with such aggressive and malevolent auras were usually of two types: hardened criminals or butchers. However, Su Jiandong didn't look like a murderer, and a butcher was even less likely. What butcher could afford a car with a license plate starting with letters?
Just then, a commotion erupted from outside the door. The sounds indicated a large number of people, as if they had seen something terrifying. Then, a trembling voice of a bodyguard came through.
"Mr. Su... Miss... Miss is back."
Upon hearing that Nannan had returned, both of them froze for a moment before rushing out the door simultaneously.
I was only a step behind them, but as soon as I exited the courtyard gate, I heard Murong Yun crying, muttering her daughter's name.
"Yun'er, don't go over there."
Stepping out of the courtyard, I saw Nannan's physical body lying flat on the ground. Around her were over a dozen yellow weasels with golden fur and gleaming bristles, each as large as a small cat. They bared their teeth, confronting the bodyguards.
Several bodyguards drew their concealed weapons, batons, and surrounded the weasels. Some of them had bleeding wrists, and their faces showed fear as they looked at the yellow weasels.
Most animals feared humans, unless they were large predators like tigers or lions. However, these dozen yellow weasels were not only unafraid of humans but also showed disdain towards the bodyguards surrounding them.
I even saw one yellow weasel with a curled lip, as if mocking the bodyguards, as if to say, "You weaklings, even if more of you came, you wouldn't be enough for us to bite."
Although I didn't know exactly what had happened, based on the scene before me, I had a rough idea.
It was likely that these bodyguards saw the yellow weasels returning Nannan's body and wanted to snatch it from them to claim credit. However, the yellow weasels were not afraid of them at all and had even injured them.
After all, these yellow weasels were disciples and grand-disciples of Huang San. If Nannan's body were snatched by these bodyguards, how would they claim credit for Huang San? Wasn't this stealing their merit?
Understanding this, I quickly said, "Put down what you're holding, and do not harm them." Then I told Murong Yun to quickly tell her subordinates to put down their weapons. "These yellow weasels are disciples and grand-disciples of Great Immortal Huang. If you injure them, none of you will leave here."
Hearing this, the bodyguards exchanged glances. Those who were bitten showed expressions of terror, and finally, they looked towards Su Jiandong.
"All of you put down what you're holding. Those who are injured, go get yourselves bandaged..."
"Yes."
With Su Jiandong's approval, the bodyguards breathed a sigh of relief. One of them who had been bitten even looked at me with gratitude.
Seeing me come out, the yellow weasels lost their arrogance and showed fawning expressions. The dozen yellow weasels lined up, bowing their heads and bending their bodies. Their front paws were clasped together, as if performing a human bow.
This scene stunned everyone present. They couldn't understand why these fierce creatures had changed so quickly upon seeing me.
"Alright, I know you've worked hard. I will have Huang San reward you."
Upon hearing this, all the yellow weasels squeaked a few times, then scattered and disappeared instantly.
Seeing this, Murong Yun broke free from Su Jiandong's support and rushed to Nannan's side.
"Nannan, Mommy's here, Mommy's here. How are you? Don't scare Mommy..."
Su Jiandong also knelt beside her, his eyes red, constantly stroking Nannan's hair and murmuring something.
I walked forward, first checking her breath. She was still breathing, though weakly. Then I opened her eyelids. Her pupils were somewhat dilated, but not too severely.
I had them carry the child into the冥堂 and then placed the yellow talisman wrapped around Nannan on her forehead. Instantly, her earthly soul, like smoke, entered her body, followed by Nannan's coughing.
"Cough..."
"Nannan, Mommy finally found you. You scared Mommy to death... Why did you run off like that..."
As Murong Yun cried, the newly awakened Nannan also began to cry. Although Su Jiandong didn't cry, tears welled up in his eyes, and his eyes were red.
Watching the family reunited, my heart ached. I wondered when I would be able to embrace my parents like this. My father was in a coma, and my mother was missing. I still didn't know where she had gone.
It seemed unlikely that this wish would ever come true. Suppressing my sorrow, I left the冥堂, leaving the family of three alone.
A short while later, Su Jiandong emerged from within. The paternal affection on his face had vanished, replaced by a look of ferocity, which then returned to calmness.
"Mr. Song, can you help me find the culprit who harmed Nannan?"