Chapter 320: Yin Spirit

Outside the window, the night fell.

On the desk, an oil lamp was lit, its dim yellow light illuminating the yellowed book in Luo Zijun's hands.

The book was very thin, only a dozen or so pages, and most of it was already damaged.

However, what delighted Luo Zijun was that there was actually a map drawn on it, and the map was relatively complete.

"This is Great Yan..."

"This is Cangyun Mountain... This is the Nine Islands Kingdom, and further west is the Daughter Kingdom..."

"Between the Daughter Kingdom and the Nine Islands Kingdom lies a strange mountain range and sea area filled with miasma that appears and disappears; this is the Kingdom of Ten Thousand Demons..."

Luo Zijun first carefully finished looking at the map and memorized the markings on it, then looked at the intermittent text on the tattered pages.

"The Kingdom of Ten Thousand Demons is said to have been founded by the peerless great demon, the Nine-Tailed Fox King. After several generations, the Nine-Tailed Fox Clan gradually declined and was replaced by the Earth Cave Fire Wolf Clan. The remaining members of the Nine-Tailed Fox Clan were forced to flee the Kingdom of Ten Thousand Demons and drifted to various places..."

"The Kingdom of Ten Thousand Demons has an excellent relationship with the Daughter Kingdom and the Nine Islands Kingdom; members of the Demon Clan can freely travel and reside between the three kingdoms..."

Luo Zijun read word by word, memorizing as he went.

It was a pity that much of the content was intermittent and incomplete; some could be guessed, while some were completely unintelligible.

Outside the window, the night grew deeper.

Just as Luo Zijun finished reading the content and was pondering, a knock suddenly came from outside the door, followed by Bai Qingtong's voice: "Brother-in-law, are you here? Father and Mother are very worried and asked me to come find you. They said they don't blame you."

Luo Zijun put down the book in his hand and went to open the shop door.

Bai Qingtong's eyes were red, and her eyes were glistening with tears. Upon seeing him, she wanted to throw herself into his arms, but seeing the person inside the counter, she had to hold back her tears and said, "Brother-in-law, Sister has left, and everyone thought you were going to leave too..."

Luo Zijun's heart was full of guilt, and he said softly, "I just came out to read."

He did not shy away, raising his hand to wipe away the tears she couldn't help but shed, and said gently, "Don't worry, I won't leave. Bai Mansion is my home; where else could I go?"

Bai Qingtong could no longer hold back and cried out, "We searched the whole city but couldn't find Sister..."

Luo Zijun couldn't help but sigh; it would be a wonder if they could find her.

"Let's go, let's go home first."

He didn't linger any longer and said to the person inside the counter, "Senior Sister, I'm heading back first."

Su Qingling ignored him.

He then said to Su Dafang, who was tidying up books in front of the desk, "Master, I'm heading back first."

Su Dafang also ignored him.

Qingwen, who was to the side, said, "Go back, go back. Bai Mansion is your home, this place isn't, hmph!"

Luo Zijun ignored her, glanced at the counter again, said nothing more, and took his sister-in-law out the door.

Once in the carriage, Bai Qingtong wiped her tears and said, "Brother-in-law, has Sister already written you a Letter of Divorce?"

Luo Zijun said, "Yes."

Bai Qingtong looked at him with teary eyes, her lips moving as if she wanted to say something, but she didn't say it.

Luo Zijun said, "However, I will always be a member of the Bai Family."

Bai Qingtong lowered her head slightly and said nothing more.

The carriage creaked as it traveled along the night streets; outside the window, the cold wind wailed, causing the lanterns under the eaves to clatter.

Soon, the carriage turned into the alley and stopped at the entrance of Bai Mansion.

Only then did Bai Qingtong lower her head and say weakly, in a voice only she could hear, "You aren't related to the Bai Family anymore..."

Luo Zijun had just stood up to get off the carriage when he paused upon hearing this. He reached out and ruffled her hair, saying, "How could there be no relation? The eldest miss is gone, but isn't there still the third miss?"

Bai Qingtong raised her head and looked at him.

"Furthermore, I will definitely bring the eldest miss back."

After saying this, Luo Zijun lifted the carriage curtain and stepped out of the cabin.

Bai Qingtong stayed in the cabin for a while longer before murmuring to herself, "If even Sister couldn't keep you, what right do I have..."

"Are you not coming down?"

Luo Zijun said from outside.

Bai Qingtong hurriedly stood up and exited the cabin.

He had not left, but was standing below the carriage, holding out his hand, waiting for her.

Bai Qingtong hesitated for a moment, then reached out her own hand.

Their two hands clasped together.

Luo Zijun helped her off the carriage and looked up toward the main entrance.

Bai Ming and Chu Meixiang, who had been standing at the entrance, had already turned around and entered the gate with the servants.

The elder sister and brother-in-law walked down the steps.

The elder sister looked at their joined hands, seemingly wanting to say something, but she didn't speak, only forcing a smile on her face and saying, "It's good that you're back, go back and rest early."

The brother-in-law also said, "Hurry and go back."

Everything was understood without words.

Luo Zijun nodded and led Bai Third Miss into the mansion.

The servants in the mansion saw them and hurriedly lowered their heads.

Regardless of the rumors, at the very least he would still be in the Bai Family, still a member of the Bai Family, and would not leave.

"Brother-in-law..."

When Luo Zijun escorted Bai Third Miss to Qingshui Residence, Bai Third Miss spoke softly.

But she quickly corrected herself: "Brother Zijun."

The Letter of Divorce had already taken effect; the brother-in-law was no longer a brother-in-law.

"I know you feel sorry for me and sorry for the Bai Family, but I hope you are staying in the Bai Family sincerely, and not because of guilt or to repay a debt of gratitude."

Two blushes still lingered on her face, and her pair of eyes were as clear as water.

Luo Zijun said, "Of course I am sincere. I feel guilt, and I also have the intention to repay kindness, but I am certainly not staying because of these. I truly regard myself as a member of the Bai Family, and I regard you and the eldest young lady as my own kin."

Bai Qingtong did not speak again, only looking at him deeply with her pair of eyes.

"Alright, go inside and rest."

Luo Zijun reached out and gently pinched her delicate cheek, saying, "Stop letting your imagination run wild. Your sister will be fine, and I will definitely find her."