"Mm." I nodded and walked into the shop of Ma San.
Qixi followed, but appeared at a loss.
I knew roughly that it was because we had fled from Ma San in disarray earlier, and now that I was staying here, Qixi naturally felt uneasy.
However, for me, Ma San's strength is not inferior, and he must be aware of the Yuyang Pavilion in the dark realm.
Perhaps, he even knows something about Fei Hall.
With the exchange of information, I should be able to glean something from him.
The result was that I waited there for two or three hours, but Ma San didn't come back.
I maintained my patience and continued to wait.
I waited for several more hours until the ghost puppet shop closed, and people gradually left the street. Yet, Ma San still didn't appear.
"Uncle-in-law... he hasn't come back... It can't be that something has kept him so long. Is the old ass trying to avoid you?" Qixi said awkwardly.
"Don't say anything carelessly, Ma San is no ordinary person." I furrowed my brow and looked at Qixi.
"Oh..." Qixi pouted.
I knew in my heart that Qixi was probably right.
What kind of person is Ma San?
He has shown me his ability to predict the future more than once in front of me.
Of course, I just don't know when he has divined.
When I look for him, Manager Yang can recount it in one sentence.
It's because Ma San doesn't want to offend the Yuyang Pavilion? Or does he not want to meddle in our affairs?
Now that I know Ma San won't come, I didn't continue waiting here.
I left with Qixi from the dark realm.
When we returned to the surface, the sky was already bright. The commercial street was crowded with people.
The sunlight on the body was warm and heavy.
The stomach was empty, and it was already hungry.
First, I took Qixi to have some food.
No, Qixi should have taken me to eat.
It's really quite delicious, with flavors I've never tasted before.
Many people looked at Qixi, and she had an extremely high turnover rate.
Even some people came up to ask for WeChat, but Qixi just rolled her eyes.
I remained indifferent to this.
During this period, my phone rang several times.
I didn't answer.
In fact, not just these few times, there were also many text messages that were forwarded from missed calls.
First, it was the leader's call, followed by Manager Yang's, and until just now, it was the two of them who had been in contact with me intermittently.
I understood the leader's problem and naturally knew that Manager Yang's contact was just part of protocol.
The leader, I'm definitely not going to contact during this time.
I had previously thought that there was a way to approach him.
After being awakened by Qixi, I think that perhaps even if there are ways, they must be approached with caution.
As for Manager Yang, it's definitely no longer possible to contact him through his phone, and I can only wait for him to contact me in another way.
As the time approached noon, I and Qixi left this commercial street.
Since I couldn't clarify the matter about the Yuyang Pavilion from Ma San, I had to temporarily set it aside. Even if I overthought it, as long as there was a remote possibility, I couldn't bait myself into a trap.
I got in touch with Tang Quan and learned about his current location. Then, I took Qixi and headed towards him.
We met at a small and unremarkable hotel.
I briefed him on everything and told him to get ready. I was going back to the village, and he still couldn't follow me. He should find a new place to stay and keep an eye on things for me.
Tang Quan became more vigilant and asked me, "Who are you watching?"
I fell silent for a moment before replying, "Not watching anyone in particular, but keeping an eye on Changfeng Temple."
Tang Quan was taken aback, and his face showed a look of confusion.
Qixi also didn't understand and felt uneasy.
I didn't explain much, after all, there were too many things Tang Quan didn't know.
I just told Tang Quan that Sun Zhuo had been taken away by Wei Youming, who was the ghost that had possessed him before.
There is a possibility that Changfeng Temple may send reinforcements to rescue Sun Zhuo.
I didn't want Sun Zhuo to have any chance of a comeback, so I also gathered some people to prepare for striking at Sun Zhuo first.
However, Qixi has been trapped for too long, so I need to rescue her first.
Tang Quan's expression changed to one of realization as he murmured, "So, Master is asking me to keep an eye on Changfeng Temple and notify you if there are any movements?"
I nodded.
Tang Quan looked more composed, saying, "I will not disappoint you, Master. Although I am missing a leg and am not very useful, I will certainly keep a close eye on this matter for you!"
"This concerns the deep-seated grudge of the Luo family!"
I nodded.
Later, I handed something to Tang Quan.
It was a key.
"This is a key, Tang Shu. If you don't get in touch with me by then, go to a place, and this key can open the door. Inside, wait for a man named Ma San-yi, whose face looks like a donkey's. He's easy to recognize. Tell him about the situation at Changfeng Temple, and he will know what to do." I paused and carefully recalled the address of Ma San-yi's house, then told it to Tang Quan.
Tang Quan looked even more cautious and careful, taking out paper and pen to write it down carefully.
Before I left, I also reminded Tang Quan that from now on, he could trust no one but me, and he must stay away from Manager Yang and the leader!
Tang Quan's expression was serious, saying he understood.
After settling everything, I didn't stay with Tang Quan for too long.
After all, the power structure in Jinyang is complex, and it's not hard to find ghosts or officials of the Underworld.
After leaving the hotel where Tang Quan lived, I took Qixi to a guesthouse on the outskirts of Jin Yang City and settled down temporarily.
Qixi still appeared cautious, and she didn't say much.
I explained my plan for the future to her.
First, we will go back to Lao Tiao Village and prepare for rescuing Qixi.
Indeed, it is not enough for me alone.
As she said, perhaps we can utilize the Zhou family, but we cannot involve the Qiu family. After all, this line of work could result in heavy casualties. Although some people from the Qiu family act in ways I find despicable, they are still Qixi's relatives, and I cannot disregard Qixi's feelings.
Qixi's eyes lit up with surprise!
She nodded repeatedly, saying, "Brother-in-law, don't worry! I understand! Everything will be taken care of!"
I heaved a sigh of relief and said, "Let's part ways for now. Go and gather people. I'll go back to the old Tiao Village first. I have to take care of something else."
"Ah?" Qixi looked confused and uneasy.
"Brother-in-law... are you trying to get rid of me? You say you need me to gather people, but actually, you're going to take the risk on your own?" Qixi asked awkwardly.
I shook my head and said, "Of course not."
However, I couldn't explain the situation with Yuxiu to Qixi in too much detail.
Yuxiu has undergone some changes now. I will go back to the village first. If I can find something useful, I will find Yuxiu first. This way, our chances of success will be higher!
Moreover... there is still an issue in the old Tiao Village.
The issue is that at noon, a big dark cloud appeared, killed Wang Biniang, and then killed the old ghost who killed Liu Guifei.
He is the biggest uncertainty and one of the hidden dangers!
