Chapter 465

Yu Nian's acceptance ability is also too strong, it left me a bit caught off guard.

She pulled me and asked many questions; I told her everything I knew.

Afterwards, we walked around the courtyard a few more times.

At first I worried about her health and wanted to support her, but it turned out unnecessary; her legs are very nimble.

If Bái Sōnglán hadn't already gone into seclusion, she would have wanted to personally come thank her.

At that time it was already past 3 a. m.; she drank two big bowls of millet porridge, a bowl of medicinal food, and gnawed an apple, then went to sleep feeling satisfied.

Yu Nian is alright, everyone's hearts settled.

In the latter half of the night, everyone slept soundly.

Liu Junyan returned just before nine in the morning, holding something in his arms covered with a black cloth, heading straight to the west room.

When he carefully placed the item from his arms onto the shelf of the wall-mounted spirit altar, lifted the black cloth, and pulled me to offer incense, I realized it was a double spirit tablet.

After accompanying Liu Junyan in respectfully offering incense, he then said: "Xiāo gē basically has control of the Linghai Dragon Palace's overall situation; just waiting for the right moment, when the superiors issue the appointment document, he can become the true Dragon King of the Linghai Dragon Clan."

I asked: "What about the great uncle?"

"The great uncle is happy to enjoy his longevity." Liu Junyan said, "This spirit tablet was made by hand for my parents by the great uncle; it was originally meant to be enshrined in the Linghai Dragon Clan's ancestral hall, but I asked to bring it back."

The little white dragon and Liu Mu have both turned to ashes; offering sacrifices is merely a spiritual comfort.

Just like I burn incense for my grandmother's tablet whenever I have free time.

Although I know my grandmother is now a little over one year old, her tablet's presence makes me feel she is still always by my side.

I can understand Liu Junyan's feelings.

The little white dragon is merely a manifestation, destined not to last long in this world, but Liu Mu is different.

Liu Mu's death will probably remain an indelible scar in Liu Junyan's heart forever.

He struggled for a hundred years, yet still couldn't save her; how could he not regret it?

"Xiao Jiu, I'm leaving this afternoon."

Liu Junyan said that suddenly.

I was stunned for a moment, not immediately realizing where he was going.

Just as I opened my mouth to ask, I suddenly realized: "The first golden scale already has feedback this quickly?"

Liu Junyan nodded: "That golden scale headed straight south but didn't leave Jiangcheng; coincidentally, Fang Lao was also there, it seems some people died; I took the Dībā pò there, he will perform rites for the dead and chant scriptures, I took the golden scale, drew this Dragon Qi into the nearest Dragon Vein, and will return immediately, guaranteeing before the fifteenth."

"No need to rush." I sincerely said, "Dragon Qi matters are more important; if I can't return in time, it's fine; protecting myself is most important; for the Yin Dang Hang side, I'll ask Elder Brother Hu to accompany me there."

After all, it was Hu Yulin who guided us last time; he's reliable.

Liu Junyan pressed down the corners of his mouth, after a while he stubbornly said: "There's plenty of time; we can make it."

"Er, alright."

I said concerned: "Why don't I go with you? We haven't left Jiangcheng, so it shouldn't be far."

"Don't." Liu Junyan said, "You should rest well during this time, and also spend more time with your senior sister; once she enters the Yin Dang Hang, your chances to meet may become rare, so keep her company."

Actually I know, Liu Junyan is speaking euphemistically.

Yu Nian's reopening of the Yin Dang Hang will surely cause a great stir in both yin and yang realms; the pressure and danger she will face will increase greatly…… he lacks sufficient confidence in Yu Nian.

After lunch, Liu Junyan and the Copper Coin Person left together.

Over the next few days, the pawnshop side remained calm.

Fang Chuan Zong would occasionally send me updates, telling me their progress.

He also took several videos of the Copper Coin Person chanting and transmitting scriptures; in the videos I actually saw the image of Master Hui Quan.

He also went over to help.

Everything went smoothly.

Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye it was the seventh day of the next month.

Yu Nian's recovery kept improving; Tang Tang's little face also gained color under Li Qingying's care, and she returned to school.

I still occasionally get haunted by the bloody scenes of the Yin Dang Hang, but it remains within controllable limits.

One must admit, human adaptability is truly strong.

I went from being timid and frightened at first to now facing things calmly; it only took about ten days.

But perhaps the other side suffered heavy damage, and they've been busy with those several Dragon Qi matters, having no time to drive witchcraft to interfere with me.

On the morning of the eighth, Yu Nian told me she wanted to return to Huicheng for a trip.

I immediately became nervous: "Senior sister, we're going to the Yin Dang Hang in a week; at this time it's best not to cause extra trouble."

Yu Nian said with some difficulty: "I know, but I need to go back to get my Qian Hun banner; the spiritual qi on Wangting Mountain is gradually depleting, which may affect the Qian Hun banner; since I'm not dead, I can't just leave it there."

Ah, that's the matter.

I immediately said: "I'll contact my aunt and ask her to have the Seven Halls Yama help you retrieve it, okay?"

Yu Nian thought and replied: "Then it will trouble Tang aunt's husband."

I couldn't help but laugh with a puff.

Yu Nian glared at me resentfully: "Is there a problem with this title?"

I waved my hand: "No problem, Tang aunt's husband is fine; it just sounds a bit odd, sis, you can call him little uncle together with me."

Yu Nian readily accepted: "Okay."

What I didn't expect was that before I could contact Tang Xun, Tang Xun had already sent me a message.

She sent me several photos.

The moment the pictures opened, my hand trembled violently.

Yu Nian and Li Qingying both hurriedly leaned over to look, and both were startled.

Those photos were of the same snake shed.

The snake shed was black, thick and strong, and very long.

The first two photos showed the snake's tail and body, but when it came to the neck, things started to look abnormal—I saw familiar multicolored bird feathers, and neck skin that looked pieced together.

A close-up of the inner side of the neck skin revealed a striking 'luan' totem.

The most terrifying was the piece of human face skin that had grown half a face with eyes.

I never expected that during the shedding process, the eyes would also shed a membrane, on which the outlines of the whites and pupils were clearly visible.

This is clearly the shed of that black python!

Tang Xun's call came through quickly; as soon as I answered, I asked, "Auntie, was this snake shed found on Wangting Mountain? Did you see who shed it?"

"I didn't see the shedding process," Tang Xun said, "but it definitely appeared on Wangting Mountain, and Xiao Jiu, the vegetation on Wangting Mountain has suddenly withered over a large area these past few days—I think they're preparing to relocate their position."

My heart skipped a beat—they've abandoned Wangting Mountain; where are they moving to?

The Yin Mountain of the fox clan?