Jiao Qiu could leave the Jiao family, which means she has made up her mind and the Jiao family will not be able to stop her.
It is definitely not because of the clan saying she is unable to use the Ding technique that she left.
Absolutely not because the family said she didn't use the Daishi properly, Jiao Qi's actions were another form of evasive avoidance.
Jiao Qi walked away from my room to a certain distance, then walked deep into the courtyard, where there were no people and surrounded by trees and flower gardens. It was only then that I dialed Jiao Qi's phone.
After ringing for half a day, no one answered. I called her four or five times in a row, and it was still the same.
Just as I thought that Jiao Qi was not willing to communicate with me at all, my phone suddenly rang, and it was Jiao Qi calling me back.
"Brother-in-law?" The slightly surprised voice that reached my ears was indeed Jiao Qi's: "Why are you calling me?"
Taking a deep breath and expelling the impurities, I spoke directly and said two words.
"Home."
For a moment, there was silence on the phone.
After a few seconds, Jiao Qi softly replied, "It's quite good outside. I know you and Sister are back home. It's easier for you without me at home, and I'm not so oppressive."
"I don't think the Guankan will be a good choice." I opened my mouth again.
The phone fell silent again, as if my words had stunned Jiao Qi.
Then, Jiao Qi said, "People have their own aspirations. Brother-in-law, no matter how you found out where I am now, you can't change anything. It's just like I can't change you."
"You shouldn't influence my choices; that's not appropriate."
"So many times, I've been thinking, is it just because my sister met you first? Or is it that I lack something compared to my sister?"
"I can't understand. I don't know. I feel more and more uncomfortable the more I think about it. It's better to do something that feels meaningful."
"I know your situation, so I advise you, at this moment, it would be best for you not to stay with the Jiao family. This would harm many people."
"The ghost altars everywhere are all eager to kill you first."
Jiao Qi's face said a lot of things, even the preface didn't match the conclusion, and she didn't even think about my answer as she spoke on and on by herself.
What she said indeed made me delve into complex contemplation.
"Take Sister away from the Jiao family; there are many places you can go in this world. I will try to prevent the incidents from the other day."
"After you two leave, even if they find out, because of me now, they won't do anything to the Jiao family."
"Brother-in-law, you're not strong enough. Otherwise, many problems would be solved. I hope you're well."
"Goodbye."
The simple two words were spoken by Jiao Qi with an unusual lightness.
The phone call was hung up.
I stood there for half a day until I came to my senses.
I had to admit that Jiao Qi didn't say a wrong word. I thought she would listen to me, but that was just my perception.
Jiao Qi had directly said that no matter what I said was inappropriate.
Because, my position is wrong.
But she said that I will drag down the Jiao family, and the information about the ghost altars is common knowledge! This is indeed a hidden danger!
Previously, I only thought of the benefits of coming to the Jiao family and ignored this.
Leaving the courtyard, I returned to my room.
Pushing open the door, I saw that Huanying was sitting by the chair and was still paying attention to Lao Gong and Yu Xiu.
Upon seeing me, a look of surprise appeared on her face as she asked how I was?
I told her some things as they were, no longer hiding anything from Huanying. I revealed the little affection Jiao Qi had for me and also spoke openly that it was indeed due to my influence that she had left. I shared all of my conversations with Jiao Qi with Huanying.
Huanying pursed her lips and showed a bitter smile.
"Actually, I have seen it. You didn't say, so I didn't dare to ask."
Huanying's words made my heart even more stunned.
"Ai." Huanying sighed, and she pursed her lips, her expression looking particularly complex.
"So, the reason why you didn't call me was that you came back, leaving me to call. You know, perhaps I can still persuade her?" I asked again.
Huanying only nodded.
For a moment, I didn't know how to open my mouth.
A wave of regret welled up in my heart.
"I won't be angry about this. Yes, you're so excellent; it's normal for Xiao Qi to be attracted to you."
"And you adhere to the rules, and Xiao Qi has also upheld the rules."
"You're not wrong, and Xiao Qi is also not wrong."
"She doesn't want to go back home, but she still cares about home, which is why she said other things." Huanying spoke again.
She paused and then added, "Still, it's about strength. If we have sufficient power, even if Xiao Qi joins the ghost altars, what if? She has the ability to control herself. Can the people from the ghost altars force her to do evil? At that time, they wouldn't think about coming after you. On the contrary, they would be wary of you. They would only be good to Xiao Qi and not evil."
Huanying's words hit the nail on the head!
Strength!
In fact, it's not Huanying who pointed out the problem.
Why did I have to leave Jin Yang? It's because my strength wasn't enough.
Why did I have to send Yu Xiu back to her hometown village, the place that filled her with nightmares, and why couldn't I help her temporarily? It's all because my strength isn't enough.
I cannot immediately kill Sun Zhuo on Mount Sihui.
I cannot cooperate seriously with Youyang Ju.
It's all about strength!
I remained silent for a very long time.
I realized that we are all powerless regarding Jiao Qi at the moment.
Then, I changed the subject and told Huanying everything Lao Gong had said.
Huanying wiped away her tears, and her gaze became incredibly serious.
"Is it possible to bring the coffin of Lü Kan and place it in that village as well? It might have a slight effect."
"Perhaps, by returning our lives to him, we can see him."
"Perhaps, with him watching Xiu in the village, we can be more at ease?"
I shook my head and dismissed Huanying's idea.
Nowadays, we don't know the situation of that village. We don't know what other terrible things are in there. Even if Lü Kan returns to his fate, it may not be much use because in Yu Xiu's hatred, she is resistant to Lü Kan.
First, send Yu Xiu back, and we keep our fate. When I enter the village, we can bring Lü Kan with us to achieve the greatest effect.
Huanying nodded only then, indicating that she understood.
At this moment, the sound of sizzling and crackling suddenly came out of Lao Gong's mouth from the night pot.
He widened his eyes and sweat continuously appeared on his forehead.
Yu Xiu's body trembled slightly, and her gaze appeared even more desolate.
Even visible to the naked eye, I could see a tiny rift on the spot between her eyebrows and forehead.
"My mother, oh..." Lao Gong took a while to calm down halfway.
"Fortunately... it's a sense, not that she's actually gone in..."
"Good thing it's just a perception, not actually getting inside..."
"Widowed young lady, she's terrifying beyond description! She even beats herself up. Her nightmare seems to be connected to that village, but she can't go there. Even if you guys go in, die coming out, and die right there, we still need to find a way to go there."
Lao Gong's words were not very clear, and the listener seemed to understand but not fully comprehend.
"I asked Lao Gong for the name of the village."
Lao Gong swallowed his saliva and said, "Red Ghost Village."
"Red Ghost Village? A ghost village as a name?" I was stunned for a moment.
According to common sense, in remote and desolate places, people tend to have a stronger belief in gods and ghosts. It's normal for village names to be lucky and include deities, but it's unusual for a village name to include the word "ghost."
"This name is rare. We should check it; there shouldn't be many villages with the same name, making it easier for us to find it." Huanying interjected.
Then she looked down and took out her phone to fiddle with it.
I suppressed my thoughts about Red Ghost Village and instead thought of someone else.
"Can you hold your ground, Lao Gong?" I asked Lao Gong.
Lao Gong tilted his head, and a hint of doubt appeared in his eyes. The deep and mysterious expression on his face disappeared, replaced by an extremely perverted look.
"Sure, I can hold them back. Several of them!"
