Chapter 263: with translation of chapter title

Xingyi is the name of Dahui Chan Master.

We once suspected that the Copper Coin Person was Liu Xingyi.

But in that high tower on Song Mountain, I saw Dahui Chan Master.

Our brief conversation actually deepened my doubts.

If the Copper Coin Person is Liu Xingyi, how could the mummified body of Dahui Chan Master appear in that high tower?

So what exactly the Copper Coin Person is remains to be considered.

I once asked Hui Moqiong, who have followed the Copper Coin Person for so many years, whether they know his name.

Hui Moqiong's answer was vague.

They call him an evil monk.

So the 'Xingyi' that Bai Shulan mentions is probably the same as ours, just that she looked up Dahui Chan Master.

After all, she has returned to Qinling for many years; how could she not investigate carefully?

Bai Shulan's inner demon is none other than the Copper Coin Person.

The name Liu Xingyi once gave her spirit a reliance.

And now, Liu Junyan has appeared.

Bai Shulan's spiritual reliance is likely to be frenetically grafted onto Liu Junyan.

Liu Junyan went to the Bai Family Medical Clinic again today...

I turned my head, stared at Bai Jingmo, and asked: "So, today you invited me out, said all that, just to draw out this last sentence?"

Bai Jingmo looked at me somewhat surprised.

I continued to counter-question: "You say this last sentence, what do you want me to do? Go to the Bai Family Medical Clinic to catch an affair?"

Bai Jingmo's eyes flickered with panic, and he hurriedly said: "Xiao Jiu, I just wanted to give you a heads‑up; I'm afraid you're being kept in the dark..."

"You're overthinking it." I said firmly, "I believe that whatever happened at the Bai Family Medical Clinic today, Liu Junyan will definitely tell me when she returns; between us, there are no secrets."

Having said that, I lifted my foot and left.

Left alone, Bai Jingmo sat dazedly in the teahouse for a long, long time.

All the way back to the pawnshop, Liu Junyan still hadn't returned.

I shut myself in the room, took out that list, and continued to memorize the names.

Although I spoke so firmly, I still cared a little deep down.

I don't worry that Liu Junyan will betray our feelings; absolutely not.

But if Bai Shulan unilaterally takes Liu Junyan as her spiritual reliance… that would be troublesome…

Moreover, I still need a soul‑piercing.

I thought about it and sent a message to Jin Wuya.

We haven't been in touch for several days; the last time we talked, he said he was going on a long trip.

I know he has Li Qingying in his heart, but the appearance of Hui Moqiong completely cut off his longing.

He knows from the start that he is destined to be the one left out; this long trip is also to clear his mind.

Considering that his situation outside might not be convenient for taking calls, I sent this message so he could reply when free and ask for help if needed.

I didn't expect to receive Jin Wuya's callback so soon.

It was a bit noisy on his end, wuwu yangyang like being in a market.

He covered the microphone and walked a bit farther away, then said: "Xiao Jiu Zhanggui, long time no see."

His tone was uplifted; while speaking, I could hear someone greeting him on the other end, seeming in a good mood.

My mood also lightened, and I asked: "Where are you? It sounds lively."

"I'm in Lingnan, at a stone‑gambling market." Jin Wuya said, "Lingnan is truly a great place; I've recently acquired two big items, I can make a fortune selling them, and I'll bring you gifts when I return."

I joked with a smile: "How so, are you opening up again? Business is picking up?"

"Ah, life is like that—you give to get; having come into this world, you must grasp something." Jin Wuya said optimistically, "Since I'm destined to be alone in this life, I might as well make more money; when I'm old and no one keeps me company, I'll just play with money, hehe."

I was made to laugh out loud.

It's good that he can be so open‑minded.

Next, I told him about the soul‑piercing matter: "Boss Jin, you have wide connections and know many people; please help me look for it, money is no problem."

"Xiao Jiu Zhanggui, between us talking about money would hurt our feelings." Jin Wuya said, "I'll do my best to keep an eye out; I'll contact you the moment I have news."

I added another reminder: don't make too much of a fuss about this, lest complications arise.

After hanging up, my mood improved a lot.

Yeah, people should be more open‑minded.

Don't constantly torment yourself over things that haven't happened; isn't that just asking for trouble?

Jin Wuya will help me find the soul‑piercing item, and Tang Tang will surely use the Tang Family's connections to search in secret; with multiple approaches, we may not have to rely on Bai Shulan.

For now, the most important thing is still the matter in Changshi.

Thinking of this, I picked up the list again and recited the names one by one.

Liu Junyan returned at noon, and his complexion was very poor.

He pushed the door open, came in, directly lifted me up, held me as I sat on the chair, and rested his chin on my shoulder.

I could feel that his mood was bad.

So I asked: "What's wrong?"

"This morning I went to the Bai Family Medical Clinic to see Bai Shulan." Liu Junyan said, "I didn't expect her condition to be this bad…"

Bai Jingmo already told me about this.

"She has been haunted by heart demons for many years." Liu Junyan continued to say, "The obsession in her heart is too deep, and she just happens to be about to enter this hundred-year tribulation period, going mad…… Xiao Jiu, if you ever meet her in the future, stay away from her, I'm afraid she will hurt you."

I asked: "She has placed her feelings on you, and taken me as an imaginary enemy?"

Liu Junyan pondered and said: "It might not just be taking you as an imaginary enemy; I barely spoke a few words with her before she began questioning me about who the phoenix raccoon slave is."

That is to say, Bái Sōnglán may develop double hostility toward me.

Once she goes mad, she will indeed be very frightening.

I raised my hand, cupped Liu Junyan's chin and rubbed it, looking at him and said: "It's fine, I'm just avoiding her a bit; for now let's settle the matters in Changshi first."

Liu Junyan lowered his head, kissed my forehead, then held me for a while before asking: "I heard Bái Jīngmò came looking for you today?"

I also didn't hide it from him, I described again what Bái Jīngmò had said.

After hearing that, Liu Junyan frowned: "He still harbors a thief's heart, trying to sow discord between us; his mind truly does not match his medical skill."

"Bái Jīngmò is still young after all." I said: "The so-called virtue and art both excellent, he is still some distance from that realm; perhaps his original family had an influence, I only hope he will suddenly awaken and become a great medical scholar of an era."

After all, Uncle Huo still holds a high opinion of Bái Jīngmò's medical skill, especially his needle technique.

Liu Junyan seemed lost in thought.

I suddenly thought of a question: "Āyàn, if Bái Sōnglán suddenly told you she wants to return to Dang Pu and rejoin the Five Blessings Immortals, would you agree?"