In the courtyard, the only sounds were silence and coughing until Grandma Tang told everyone to go back to their rooms and rest.
Ke Lin looked around and asked in a hoarse voice, “Where’s Tang Yuxin?”
Grandma Tang replied, “She’s too tired; she went to rest. Don’t worry; she’ll be fine by tomorrow. The family immortal will help her.”
Upon hearing this, everyone’s thoughts were along the lines of: Can something so ominous actually help someone?
Grandma Tang led everyone to the second floor. Originally, she intended for them to sleep separately, but after the recent experience, no one wanted to sleep alone.
The four of them exchanged glances, all seemingly in agreement. No one wanted to be alone.
“Grandma, we can share one room, except for him,” Wen Dong smiled and looked at Gu Xuan, saying, “Grandma, please choose a room for this important guest. We’re a bit tired and will go to sleep first.”
Gu Xuan: …
He glanced at Tong Xiaosong, hesitated, and then stopped speaking.
Tong Xiaosong was momentarily puzzled. What did that look mean? It was as if they had some special relationship.
Seeing that Tong Xiaosong still rejected him, Gu Xuan smiled resignedly, “Never mind.” He said to Grandma Tang, “Thank you for your hospitality. I’ll take my leave now.”
Grandma Tang lowered her gaze, “I’ll escort you.”
Wu Mabo whispered, “Consider him sensible.”
***
Inside the room, Wu Mabo was about to say something when Wen Dong advised, “I suggest you think carefully before speaking. Don’t say anything disrespectful.”
Wu Mabo thought about the scene of receiving the immortal just now and grimaced, deciding to swallow his words.
The second floor had wooden flooring, which was relatively dry. Each of the four found a spot to make their makeshift beds.
Occasionally, strange sounds emanated from downstairs, but no one bothered to inquire about their source.
Listening to the gradually calming breathing of the other three, Tong Xiaosong found it difficult to sleep. His mind was filled with the disturbing images he had seen in the immortal hall.
Why would the immortal hall dedicate such things, especially when it’s not a ghost hall?
Those heart-wrenching scenes, the aura of resentment, not only seemed ominous but also gave a sense of menacing danger.
We’re sorry for MTLers or people who like using reading mode, but our translations keep getting stolen by aggregators so we’re going to bring back the copy protection. If you need to MTL please retype the gibberish parts.
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Zhi Xian chuckled lightly, joking, “Recognized me? Well, I wouldn’t dare do anything bad to you if you did.”
Tong Xiaosong was still not fully awake. He thought that Zhi Xian, such a wonderful person, could only exist in dreams, and couldn’t help but mumble with a hint of grievance, “Why aren’t you a real person…”
“I’ll be one soon…”
***
The next morning, everyone appeared listless except for Tong Xiaosong, who seemed lively, as if a fox spirit had poured yang energy into him in the middle of the night.
Blushing, Tong Xiaosong recalled dreaming of Zhi Xian last night. Although they didn’t exchange many words, he remembered sleeping in Zhi Xian’s arms in the dream.
After washing up, they gathered in the hall for breakfast, with bloodstains still on the floor from the previous night.
Tang Yuxin, pale, sat across from them. Although not in the best spirits, she seemed to have returned to normal.
Wu Mabo curiously asked, “How did you feel when you received the immortal last night?”
Tang Yuxin sighed, “I can’t describe it. It felt like going to another place, but I can’t remember where. All I recall is that it was very uncomfortable, like going through fire and water.”
Wu Mabo was about to ask more when Wen Dong interrupted.
Looking at Tang Yuxin’s wrist wrapped in red cloth, Wen Dong asked with concern, “Do you really not need to go to the hospital for the wound?”
Ke Lin also looked worried.
“It’s fine.”
Tang Yuxin unwrapped the red cloth, surprising everyone. On her wrist, there was only a faint red mark, and nothing else.
Tang Yuxin smiled, “My grandmother is a person with real abilities.”
“That’s good,” Wen Dong sighed in relief. “After we finish breakfast, we’ll leave. Your place is too eerie, and we can’t be of much help. It’s better to leave early.”
“You’ve already been a great help,” Tang Yuxin expressed gratitude. “You boosted my courage, or else I would have been scared during the ceremony yesterday.
While everyone was talking, Tong Xiaosong thought of another matter. Could Grandma Tang help him get rid of the copper basin?
After finishing breakfast, Tong Xiaosong knocked on Grandma Tang’s door.
Grandma Tang, sitting like a wooden sculpture in the darkness, spoke softly, “I knew you would come to find me.”
Tong Xiaosong was somewhat surprised, “You knew?”
Grandma Tang replied, “I cannot say more, but since it has chosen you, it is your fate. Don’t try to escape; try to accept it. Otherwise, you will never find peace in your entire life and will not die a peaceful death.”
Tong Xiaosong’s face turned pale, “My… fate?”
***
Even after leaving Tang Yuxin’s home, Tong Xiaosong continued pondering over that sentence.
His fate?
What exactly was his fate?
Was a lifetime of hardship, unable to break free, his fate?
“Xiaosong, what are you thinking about? You seem gloomy.”
Tong Xiaosong: …?
When he saw the newcomer, he couldn’t conceal his surprise.
The newcomer appeared carefree, leaning against a tree on the side of the road, with a handsome and elegant demeanor.
Tong Xiaosong stared blankly around, confirming that he was on a mountain road.
Why is Gu Xuan here!?
In this deserted place, what does Gu Xuan want to do?
Tong Xiaosong widened his eyes in vigilance, taking a few steps back.
Gu Xuan paid no attention to Tong Xiaosong’s rejection and calmly said, “Fate is a mysterious thing. If you don’t resist it, it will always be your fate. But as soon as you resist, you will usher in different outcomes.”
Tong Xiaosong stared blankly at the current Gu Xuan, feeling an illusion that Zhi Xian had come before him.
It seemed that without saying much, the other person could understand all his emotions.
Gu Xuan smiled, “But the copper basin I gave you is indeed a treasure. Don’t think about throwing it away. Whether you throw it away or not, it will be entangled with you for a lifetime.”
Tong Xiaosong turned around and walked away, not intending to pay any more attention to Gu Xuan.
He felt somewhat strange and couldn’t make sense of it.
After a while, he felt that there was no movement behind him. When he turned around, Gu Xuan was surprisingly following not too far behind.
Tong Xiaosong: …
He hesitated for a moment, ignored Gu Xuan, and even though he was unwilling to believe it, he had to admit that his perception of Gu Xuan had indeed changed.
However, this change did not imply forgiveness and trust. He just felt confused in his mind.
His feelings towards Gu Xuan were now very conflicted, as if subconsciously, he had split Gu Xuan into two people.
This felt wrong, but he couldn’t change his thoughts.
Back home, as he opened the door, his mother rushed out in a daze, wielding a broom vigorously, “It’s flooding, it’s flooding! Quickly sweep the water, hurry! Don’t let the fish into the house!”
Tong Xiaosong was shocked, and his first reaction was to go and close the courtyard door to prevent his mother, who was having an episode, from running out.
As soon as he turned around, he saw Gu Xuan walking in. He watched as Gu Xuan entered as naturally as if he were returning to his own home, casually closing the courtyard door behind him.
Then, he witnessed something that surprised him even more.
His mother, in a daze, stared for a moment, and her eyes unexpectedly lit up. “You are… Have you come back, did Xiaosong bring you back?”
Gu Xuan smiled, effortlessly took the broom from Tong Xiaosong’s mother, and casually stood to the side, saying, “Yes.”
At this moment, Tong Xiaosong’s mother finally seemed to notice Tong Xiaosong and joyfully exclaimed, “Xiaosong, when did you come back?”
Tong Xiaosong: …?
Before Tong Xiaosong could speak, Gu Xuan said, “We just returned. Can I stay here for a few days? Xiaosong doesn’t seem to want me to stay.”
“Stay! Listen to me.” Tong Xiaosong’s mother warmly pulled Gu Xuan towards the house. “Stay in the room next to Xiaosong. I’ll tidy it up for you!”
Watching the two enter the house, Tong Xiaosong still couldn’t quite believe what was happening. He felt like the world had become a bit backwards.
Hahaha poor xiaosong. He have to understand this quickly.. Thanks for the translation MP ( MiniPickle) o(￣▽￣)ブ
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Welcoming her son in law for the 2nd time.
hahah xiaosongs mother already accepts her son in law!!