Chapter 203

An hour later, Tang Xun finally woke up, her mental state was especially good.

She repeatedly said that during that period, she only felt her body heavy and tired, the whole person dazed and lethargic.

After sleeping for several days, she felt as if she had come back to life.

Her memory stopped at the time before she went to Hu Shan ancient tomb to pick the crystal orchid; that strange experience with the Ghost King Butterfly she had completely forgotten.

All of us tacitly avoided mentioning that matter again.

Tang Xun was fine, but this matter was far from over.

The story belonging to Tang Xun and her true love has only just begun…

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Tang Ao was very happy; these past days he had been disheveled, and a layer of white hair had appeared on his head.

He had prepared food and rooms, letting us eat our fill and rest; Tang Xun's subsequent recuperation was arranged by him.

Huo Shu also stayed overnight at the Tang household, but he hardly slept, constantly guarding Snow Phoenix.

The next morning when we got up, his eyes were bloodshot.

He specially called me over, pointing to Snow Phoenix sleeping on ice blocks in the foam box, and instructed: 'Xiao Jiu Zhanggui, I observed for a long last night and found that Snow Phoenix's wound only stops worsening in a freezing environment, so after you bring her back, please try to simulate such a living environment for her as much as possible.'

I was quite surprised and asked: 'Can the freezer compartment of the refrigerator work? Wouldn't it freeze her to death or cause suffocation?'

'It should be fine; in such an environment she is in a state similar to hibernation, which is conducive to her injury recovery.' Huo Shu said, 'I'll go check on her in two days, observe her condition, and help adjust in time; there shouldn't be any major problems.'

I responded with an 'oh oh'.

Huo Shu also specially reminded: 'Don't put her together with the frozen goods in the refrigerator; there are too many bacteria, and Snow Phoenix is too precious.'

I smiled and said okay.

Huo Shu also brought over the small bamboo basket we had brought back earlier, which was empty inside: 'The medicinal roots and stems you brought back, I have examined; they are all high-quality spiritual herbs, but not for ordinary people, and their storage method differs; I will first keep them safe, and return them whenever Snow Phoenix recovers.'

Those actually are all spiritual herbs?

Snow Phoenix had encountered the Phoenix Civet Lady precisely because she was gathering these spiritual herbs; I don't know whether she collected them to sell for money or to save someone.

These spiritual herbs must be very important to her.

Huo Shu is a strange doctor; he is indeed the best person to guard these spiritual herbs, so I first entrusted Snow Phoenix to Huo Shu.

Before leaving, Huo Shu checked Snow Phoenix's injury again, and only after confirming there was no major problem did he depart.

Early in the morning, Li Qingying sent a message inquiring about our situation here; after breakfast, I and Liu Junyan also prepared to head back.

Yu Nian will continue staying at the Tang household for a while; she said she has some things she wants to discuss thoroughly with Aunt Tang.

I know she also sensed the shift in Huicheng's overall situation, and she wants to deeply cooperate with the Tang family.

This is a good omen!

On the way back, Liu Junyan drove, while I held the foam box and sat in the passenger seat, lost in thought.

Liu Junyan saw my dazed expression and asked concernedly: 'Did you stay up too late last night and not rest well?'

'No,' I answered truthfully, 'I was thinking whether our family should replace the refrigerator with a bigger one.'

The refrigerator we are using now was bought when my grandmother was alive, and it's already been about ten years.

Back then there were only the two of us, and we didn't buy a large one.

Furthermore, it's quite old.

Before, putting the Buddha Eye in the refrigerator I didn't feel anything, but now with Snow Phoenix… after all I once personally saw her transform into human form; putting her together with frozen meat and fish… no way!

Even if I separately set aside a layer for her, I still couldn't accept it.

Moreover, our pawnshop is gaining new members, and the number will keep growing; we ought to get what we need.

'In a bit, when we pass through the county town, let's go stroll and get a bigger one,' Liu Junyan said, 'Also, the pawnshop's backyard—I also plan to have Mo Qiong find people to come over and repair it properly; it will be useful in the future.'

I nodded repeatedly: 'I'll pick the refrigerator; you handle the backyard repairs.'

The pawnshop, especially the area behind the main courtyard, is not a place just anyone can freely enter; fortunately, Hui Moqiong himself understands some Lu Ban techniques, and he has many disciples, so entrusting this matter to him is most suitable.

We wandered around the county town for a long while, settled on a large double-door refrigerator, and also picked a few small appliances.

By the way, we packed some tasty snacks.

When we returned to the pawnshop, we only saw Li Qingying, and I couldn't help but wonder: 'Where is Fifth Lord Hui?'

He is usually the most active; did he go out on some errand?

But seeing Li Qingying's hesitant expression, I knew something must have happened with Hui Moqiong.

Liu Junyan asked: 'What's wrong with Mo Qiong?'

'He's in the west room,' Li Qingying said, 'Last night after midnight he chased after a huge gray rat, running who knows how many streets, only returning at dawn; his mood has been terrible ever since, and he even sustained a slight injury.'

I frowned: 'A gray rat?'

The lineage of the Gray Immortals has especially complex members.

Hui Moqiong is the orthodox Gray Immortal of Wufu Town, formerly one of the Five Blessings Immortals.

But he had been trapped in the Dou family ancestral tomb for many years, and over these years the power of the Gray Immortal lineage has gradually split; before Dou Zhile's return, the Gray Immortal lineage was controlled by another faction of gray rats.

And my grandmother died at the hands of that faction of gray rats.

My grandmother's death is a thorn lodged in my heart.

Although she told me on her deathbed that her fate had run its course and not to seek revenge.

Although Liu Junyan redeemed my grandmother with abundant merit, allowing her to be reborn.

But… this does not mean the matter has just silently passed away!

Especially when the other side dares to come to our door to provoke—it means they're tired of living!

Don't look at Hui Moqiong's usual carefree attitude; he is also someone who hates evil like an enemy and is very protective of his own.

The gray rats have controlled the Gray Immortal lineage for so many years; this account, Hui Moqiong has always kept in mind!

Liu Junyan said: 'You go ahead and eat; I'll go check on him.'

I answered with an okay, then took Li Qingying to see the Snow Phoenix, and repeated everything Uncle Huo had told me: "The new refrigerator and some small appliances will be delivered this afternoon; I plan to put the new refrigerator in the main courtyard, and later the rear courtyard also needs repairs, so we might be busy these few days."

"Just leave these chores to me." Li Qingying patted her chest and said, "I'm best at managing the household."

I laughed and praised her: "Sister Qingying is my best capable wife."

Li Qingying laughed, tapped my forehead with her hand, and said: "Xiao Jiu, how come that sounds a bit weird?"

I held her, rubbing my cheek against her arm.

My life truly became lively only after Li Qingying came to Dang Pu.

I felt grateful to her and also grew close to her.

When Li Qingying and I were almost done eating, Liu Junyan led Hui Moqiong over.

Hui Moqiong hung his head, dejected; a deep scratch had appeared on the right side of his neck, the edges somewhat black, looking quite serious.

I exclaimed in astonishment: "What heavy killing intent! Has the way that gray mouse cultivates changed?"