I am well aware that the statement made by Mr. Yang is indeed correct.
I only responded with one sentence.
"Live to see people, die to see the tomb, I have my own way."
"Slightly challenging," Yáng Manager muttered, probably because there was no name and no other information, only an old photograph, finding people is like looking for a needle in the sea.
At this point, the leader snapped back to attention. He looked at Yáng Manager for a moment and coughed, "Wèiyáng, you've been talking more lately. Just go find them in person. The relevant departments should be able to help with that. If Xuángén keeps showing up in Qíjiācun without providing any explanation, it won't be easy to deal with him. If that old woman turns against him, what does Xuángén want to do in Qíjiācun? It will be a big problem."
Indeed, the leader was still as sharp as ever.
Yáng Manager nodded, put the photo away without saying much.
"That's right, there's one more thing. It's related to Zhao Kang." I spoke up again.
"Zhào Kāng..." The leader seemed to be thinking, then said, "I remember this person."
"Find his wife and child, give them enough money on my behalf, and I'll repay this favor to the Hun Temple later."
I haven't forgotten about Zhao Kang's affairs, but I haven't done anything about it yet because I'm short on money.
This matter, since the Hun Temple is already looking for the old woman's son, might as well settle Zhao Kang's affairs.
Between the Hun Temple and me, we help each other, and it's not just about a single favor. Our cooperation has become long-term and inevitable, so we might as well make it more convenient for myself.
"It's a small matter, how can this be considered a favor?" Yáng Manager shook his hand repeatedly and said, "There's no need to look for them. When we investigated Zhao Kang before, we already had all their contact information."
The leader showed some satisfaction, smiled and nodded.
I sighed heavily and slightly frowned.
This way, we actually can't go to Qíjiācun immediately.
Finding the old woman's son is a detour, and it's something that should have been done long ago. It's just that what the leader mentioned earlier is also a risk.
Just as I was thinking about this, the leader suddenly spoke up again: "Uncle Xianshen, be honest with me. Is the Corpse Mind that Ju Yangju wants?"
I paused for a moment and said yes.
For a moment, the leader bent his head in thought.
"This matter isn't easy to handle. I told you earlier that I've been to Qíjiācun three times already. Xuángén might get angry and turn against us."
I nodded.
The leader then explained the reason.
It turned out that after we caused a stir in Qíjiācun, and in addition to that, the Guandao Temple arrested the vengeful ghost, the entire village was thrown into chaos, filled with dangers everywhere.
These pieces of information were all gathered by the people of the Hun Temple.
If it were before, to obtain the Corpse Mind, find the Shihuán Ròulin and figure out another way to take the heart.
Now, it's not certain. Even whether the Shihuán Ròulin is still in its original location is uncertain.
We need to give him some time; he also has to make a series of preparations. Moreover, he hopes that when I complete this task, I will report back to Ju Yangju and ask for something from them.
My expression didn't change, but a little bit of worry settled in my heart.
The leader explained again, essentially meaning that such ghostly objects as Shihuán Ròulin are only wanted by people from Ju Yangju. No one else would want to avoid them. Even Guàn-kān would not use such ominous items.
I then understood.
In fact, the leader rarely makes requests of me.
The leader indeed wants something from Ju Yangju. Yáng Guǎnshì had secretly told me about it. When the leader and I talked about mental health at the outset, he also mentioned it himself.
However, the Corpse Mind is used to exchange for an underground main body of the spirits of decomposition...
Given Fèi Fáng's shrewdness, he would likely agree if I were to ask again. I would then owe Ju Yangju a favor...
Thinking about it, I heaved a long sigh and replied, "No problem."
The leader's face immediately showed excitement!
"Uncle Xianshen, thank you very much!" The leader's hands were clasped in a bow, and his joy was even more apparent in his eyes.
"No trouble." I gathered my thoughts and smiled.
I knew this would bring me trouble.
Just that the leader has helped me a lot.
I can't keep owing favors and not paying them back.
By agreeing to this, it can make our cooperation with the Hun Temple more fair.
"Uncle Xianshen, Ghost Sheep and I will each go about our business. You can rest here well, as the matter is almost done. I'll come find you to leave!" After the leader had said this with enthusiasm, he signaled to Yáng Guǎnshì, and the two of them left the Jīngyíng family's house.
As they left, they all looked at Yúxiù's eyes, but did not say anything else.
I sat silently on the sofa for a long time.
The neon lights outside were dazzling, and the night was enchanting.
Lǎo Gōng's head kept rotating around the night pot, and his dry face, as well as the back of his head, were becoming increasingly similar.
"Go see my sister?"
Suddenly, Yúxiù broke the silence and spoke a sentence out of the blue.
My pupils narrowed as I looked deeply at Yúxiù.
Her eyes were still hollow, and she stared back at me blankly.
"I won't go back," I replied in a hoarse voice, decisively: "There are still things to be done."
Yúxiù tilted her head slightly, and she shook her head slightly as if she didn't understand.
I whispered to Yúxiù and Lǎo Gōng.
Yúxiù acted as if she knew nothing, showing no change in expression or response.
Lǎo Gōng's head slightly raised, and he muttered, "Widow's head lacks a string, and the little lady adds some spirit in, sometimes it connects and sometimes it doesn't. Poor thing."
"Dad, what do you mean by that?"
Lǎo Gōng's eyes were confused.
"Find your heart."
I gathered my thoughts and firmly exhaled before saying,
"Heart..."
Lǎo Gōng was taken aback again, unable to connect his next words with my previous ones.
"Heart... do I have a heart?"
"What about my heart?"
...
After leaving the Jīngyíng family's house, I hailed a car and headed towards the city village.
I didn't mention this to Yáng Guǎnshì or the leader because they both had their own tasks to attend to. It's best for me to handle this matter myself as it concerns me personally.
After so much time, I've come to understand a point.
With any matter, one must never be hasty. One must wait, do more, think more, and observe more.
For example, I have felt time and again that my strength is just a bit lacking.
Not enough to see here, and someone is picking on me there.
In fact, this is my current situation. The other party is just stronger than me.
My fundamental situation is difficult to change.
What I can change is what's around me.
The earth energy is a great danger, but it's not too bad. It erodes me, but it also keeps me alive. It gives me the opportunity to stand in front of Máo Sān yuán and ask for his help.
What if I died without the earth energy?
A person dies, and everything is over.
Even if I haven't truly become the bride's garment, and the earth energy has helped me in some way.
Moreover, before I return to my original life, it will be difficult to make significant improvements in my current strength.
I can only come up with another life-saving card!
Lǎo Gōng is ready-made!
If he is sufficiently intact and can perfectly wield those abilities of Wū Zhòngkuān, I would essentially be carrying a compliant Mr. Yin-Yang with me.
Even if my strength can't compare to Máo Sān yuán, the things I can do are many and varied!
