Chapter 1176: Three Thespians

Three Thespians

Ding, dong—

The ancient Ritual Bell, accompanied by the footsteps of the Nuo Dance, emitted bursts of light sounds. That ferocious Nuo Mask was almost pressed against Xiaoyu's face. The aura blowing against her face gave her a fright...

But she quickly calmed down, curiously looking at this dark figure wearing a magical Theatrical Robe and dancing. She seemed not to have perceived that a mysterious aura was silently surging within her body.

"Pao Ge, this big brother of ours is too genuine... The bride escort is over, and there's actually still a dance?"

"Yeah, I only just found out that their troupe is actually three people..."

"This dance looks so magical, bouncing and jumping around, it gives a feeling of being both scary and not scary."

"..."

The spectating boys were similarly observing the figure dancing toward Xiaoyu with curiosity...

Ordinary People couldn't perceive the power contained within Shen Nan's Nuo Dance, but Sun Bumian could. Holding the Awakened Lion Head-dress and standing outside the door with Chen Ling, he couldn't help but ask:

"He actually really dispelled the illness and evil... Where did you find this person?"

"He is also a White Hand of Bureau 749, haven't you seen him before?"

"No... After I participated in that session of the conference four years ago, I went abroad. I don't know many of the newcomers who have come."

As the two spoke, Shen Nan had already finished the God-Sacrificing Dance. He took off the mask and removed the theatrical costume, and a round of warm applause immediately sounded from the spectating boys. Although they couldn't really understand the Nuo Dance, they knew respect.

Moreover, it was unknown if it was their misconception, but ever since Shen Nan finished the God-Sacrificing Dance, a healthy flush seemed to start surfacing on Xiaoyu's face. It was no longer a frost-like paleness, and her entire person seemed much more energetic.

However, Sun Bumian's expression remained incomparably solemn...

In the perspective of Fortune-Misfortune Divination, although the illness and evil on Xiaoyu's body had all been dispelled, the calamitous and baleful energy had only weakened a little. At least so far, he still couldn't see the slightest bit of vitality.

"Big brothers, stay and have dinner together tonight!" Pao Ge walked straight forward and said sincerely, "If it wasn't for you big brothers today, things wouldn't have progressed so smoothly for Xiaoyu and me... I know the reward I paid is completely unworthy of your efforts, but I really don't have anything on me that I can present... Let me personally cook a meal for you big brothers, consider it a little bit of my heartfelt intent!"

"Yeah, big brother, stay and have a meal!"

"..."

Sun Bumian spoke apologetically, "Sorry about that, we are here for a conference, and tonight we all have unified arrangements."

The few boys exchanged glances, all somewhat anxious. "Then, wait until you finish the conference tomorrow to come eat, is that okay?"

Sun Bumian opened his mouth and still said:

"Didn't you guys come to escort the bride? Now that you've received her, and I see Xiaoyu's condition is also much better... How about you guys leave Wushan first, go to your school or your home to take a look, and then come back later?"

Pao Ge and Xiaoyu exchanged a glance and directly shook their heads.

"That won't do, big brother. Xiaoyu's body is still too weak, she can't travel too far... Besides, her mother has taken care of her for so long. If we just leave like this, what will she do?

"We plan to stay here for a few more days. On one hand, to accompany Xiaoyu, and on the other hand, to help Auntie take care of the household."

Sun Bumian's expression was somewhat complex. He didn't try to persuade them anymore. Although he could judge fortune and misfortune, he wasn't a professional of the Path of Divination after all. All he could do was try his best to admonish them... Since Pao Ge and the others weren't willing to leave, no matter how much he tried to persuade them, he couldn't change fate.

"Big brother, can you really not come to have a meal? Lunch or dinner is fine. I also know a bit of various cuisines, it won't delay you for long." Pao Ge's eyes were full of pleading.

"Yeah, and tomorrow is Wushan Town's Colored Lantern Festival, it will be very lively outside." Xiaoyu also nodded repeatedly.

Sun Bumian was silent for a long time. "Do you know how to make Cantonese cuisine?"

"Yes! I can make rice noodle rolls, and also double-skin milk!"

"...Alright then, after it ends, I'll come eat a meal."

Once this sentence came out, the boys instantly cheered.

After bidding them farewell, the trio of Chen Ling left Xiaoyu's home and walked straight in the direction of the Meeting Immortal Guest House.

It was drizzling in the sky, and the three of them didn't bring umbrellas. Fortunately, most of the buildings in the small town had eaves. The three of them walked along the eaves on both sides of the road, and almost no pedestrians could be seen on the way.

"Hello, how should I address you?" Shen Nan extended his hand to Sun Bumian.

"Sun Bumian."

"Sun Bumian..." Shen Nan was taken aback. He seemed to feel that this name was a bit familiar, but he couldn't recall it for a moment.

He could only grasp Sun Bumian's hand first and introduce himself,

"Shen Nan."

After speaking, both of them fell into silence for a time, simultaneously turning their heads to look at Chen Ling behind them.

"...Why are you looking at me?" Chen Ling didn't understand.

"No... aren't you going to introduce us?" Sun Bumian secretly winked and made faces at Chen Ling. "Otherwise, how can I... understand... right?!"

Under Sun Bumian's frantic hints, Chen Ling understood his meaning...

This was Sun Bumian's first time meeting Shen Nan, and he didn't know how much this guy knew about the affairs of the two of them. Especially regarding Chen Ling coming from another era, and the matter of him bringing Chen Ling to sneak into the Wushan Conference. If Shen Nan was an outsider and they accidentally let the cat out of the bag, things would be troublesome.

Concerning a thousand kilograms of gold, Sun Bumian had no choice but to raise his vigilance to the maximum.

"It's fine, we're all on our own side." Chen Ling directly explained, "Shen Nan, this is the 'backing' I told you about who is going to bring me into the Wushan Conference... My Nuo Opera was taught by Shen Nan, and he also knows that I come from another era."

Once this sentence came out, Shen Nan and Sun Bumian both sighed in relief simultaneously.

"So we're on the same side! Then that makes things easy..."

"By the way, there is one thing I am very concerned about." Chen Ling's expression was somewhat serious. "I'm afraid a major incident is going to occur at this Wushan Conference..."

Sun Bumian's eyes narrowed. "You saw it too?"

"Saw what?"

"The calamitous and baleful energy spread all over this town." Sun Bumian pushed the Round Sunglasses on the bridge of his nose. "When I first entered this town, I perceived an extremely inauspicious calamitous and baleful energy, almost covering every corner here. This kind of omen usually only appears when a great disaster occurs, and once it appears, it's Ten Deaths and No Life."

Chen Ling didn't expect that Sun Bumian actually had a sensation from the moment he entered the city. He shook his head and said:

"I don't know how to sense fortune and misfortune. However, I just crossed blows with that Kongwang earlier..."

Chen Ling repeated the conversation between both sides when he fought with Kongwang. Especially the other party's phrase, "you can't save everyone," left a deep impression on him.

After listening to this, Shen Nan's expression instantly became a bit strange...

"Kongwang... So they are the envoys of the Ancient Vault of the Ghost Path?"

"You've seen them too?"

Shen Nan nodded slightly. "En, not only have I seen them, I've also fought with them... However, it wasn't the Kongwang you mentioned. It should be another envoy of the Ancient Vault of the Ghost Path."