"I was speechless."
"I had little favor towards Liang Yu before, only disliking him. After Shang Taizi, my view changed slightly because I owed Liang Yu a favor."
After repaying with Zhong Simi, my attitude became more tranquil.
Liang Yu had been talking nonstop, making unjustified assumptions, which made me very uncomfortable. But when she brought out this box, I became even more silent.
Liang Yu has indeed done wonders for Jue Ying.
Even taking a step back, as her friend of Jue Ying, everything she says is from Jue Ying's perspective, and I shouldn't be angry at all.
"Thank you." I whispered.
"Don't thank me, it's all for Jue Ying." Liang Yu handed me the items.
I didn't reach out to take them.
"I brought out the copper rhinoceros from my teacher's sect, and it's enough for Shang Taizi. The items at home, you can return them to Liang's family. Collecting these things for the Liang family isn't easy." My tone was much calmer now, and I explained again: "Also, you don't need to worry too much, Si Yan is just my fellow disciple."
Perhaps because I kept defending myself, Si Yan finally said, "Master Xianzhen is concentrated on his work, and you don't need to misunderstand. However, I also hope you will stop insulting people with your words on the spot. I've met with Jue Ying a few times, and she is much more gentle."
Liang Yu was taken aback: "Do you know Jue Ying?"
Si Yan nodded in response.
At this moment, Liang Yu seemed a bit embarrassed. After putting away the box, she awkwardly explained to Si Yan that she didn't mean it and it was just a misunderstanding.
My original intention was not to have Liang Yu tag along, but since she drove, it's actually much more convenient.
Furthermore, my purpose is not just to repair the four-principles mirror.
Therefore, I didn't let Liang Yu leave.
We took the car to Shang Taizi's residence, and on the way, I casually asked Liang Yu about the recent developments in Jiang Huang City, if there had been any major changes, such as movements at the Tian Shou Tao Temple?
Liang Yu told me that the Tian Shou Tao Temple was very discreet in its actions and she didn't know anything about it. If I had to say something about the recent movements in Jiang Huang City, it would be that a group of special people had come to the Coffin Graveyard. They also mentioned the "stripped flesh" that I had previously investigated.
My face changed instantly.
"They are also investigating the stripped flesh?" I questioned back.
"If they are investigating the stripped flesh, it means that someone is looking into the family my father came from. That ethnic group has a lot of people like my father who are constantly searching for bodies. That previous Ban Yu mentioned a lot, including how his father was brutally killed."
Those people are very likely to be enemies of that family.
Just that, I am currently involved in many things, and I don't have the time to get involved in this matter.
"Not an investigation... In fact, this information is quite confidential. Only because I had checked it before, so some friends of mine thought I needed to know, so they told me. They... seem to be looking for stripped flesh... Yes, that's right, they are seeking corpses. The more terrifying and fierce they are, the more they enjoy."
"Information about strange and fierce corpses, they buy at high prices. The items they bring out are astonishingly valuable," Liang Yu explained seriously.
Si Yan seemed thoughtful, but most of it was beyond her understanding.
My face turned slightly pale.
For a moment, emotions surged within me, overwhelming and uncontrollable.
My father's family?
Will they... know about my father's whereabouts?
People from a family... to some extent, they must know something.
"How long have they been here? When are they leaving? Do you know?" I asked Liang Yu again.
"I won't go to touch them, right? I advise you not to. The underworld of the Yin Coffin has many inferior people, and it's very oppressive just to be close to them. I once went near the Coffin Graveyard because of curiosity, but the little spirit hairs on my body were all very uncomfortable and refused to let me get any closer. Luo Xian Shen, don't add extra branches." Liang Yu said seriously.
I remained silent without a word.
Investigating the information on the family involved in stripped flesh, I believe, is the closest to my parents.
In fact, encountering people from that family again in Jiang Huang City was really close to them.
Liang Yu didn't continue talking. We arrived at the street of Shang Taizi's residence, got off the car after it stopped in front of his doorstep.
As usual, we knocked on the door. After passing through the room filled with roaring fireplaces and many strong men wielding hammers, we arrived at the hall where Shang Taizi drank tea and rested.
He was still sitting in his usual spot, holding a teacup in his hand.
Due to the height of Shang Taizi, the teacup he held in his hand was very small, and in comparison with his palm, it looked like a tiny wine cup.
"Shang Taizi." Liang Yu respectfully bowed.
I clasped my hands together in a gesture of respect, bowing in the same manner.
Si Yan's actions were similar to mine.
Shang Taizi's eyes sparkled, scanning over me before focusing on the half-exposed bronze staff.
"It seems you have the items prepared? It took some time, though." Shang Taizi's voice was aged, yet full of vitality.
I took out the copper block, and Si Yan handed me the thunderstruck wood. We placed both items on the table beside Shang Taizi, and I carefully took out the production diagram of the four-principles mirror.
Lastly, I took out the copper rhinoceros feather and placed it aside.
The copper rhinoceros feather I was given by He You Tian was more than double that of Liang Yu's. I only took half, yet it was still a bit more than what Liang Yu had. The reason I only took this amount was because, at a glance, He You Tian's copper rhinoceros feather had a brighter luster and better texture than Liang Yu's. In terms of weight, it was also about one-third heavier in hand.
However, Shang Taizi did not directly look at the diagram. He glanced at the copper rhinoceros feather and saw that there was a trace of displeasure in his eyes, saying in a deep voice, "I've told you before, when making mirrors, copper rhinoceros feathers are... Ah?"
In the next moment, Shang Taizi picked up the copper rhinoceros feather, and his pupils constricted slightly. Then, a burst of brilliant light erupted in his eyes!
"Hmm... This kind of material is acceptable."
After that, he put down the copper rhinoceros feather and picked up the design diagram.
With his head bent and staring intently, Shang Taizi's expression kept changing, as if he had an epiphany, then his brows furrowed tightly again.
"Where is the old mirror?" Shang Taizi looked at me immediately.
"It's been placed elsewhere, made into a charm, and cannot be taken out now." I answered.
Shang Taizi's brows immediately furrowed.
Quickly, his brows relaxed slightly, and he stood up.
He looked at least two meters tall, with extremely wide bones, and it felt like he could easily sweep us off our feet with a single gesture...
"This mirror has a special feature that is difficult to make, and you're lucky to have found me. If other craftsmen were to do it, they could only draw a rough copy based on what they see. Well, I'm also grateful that you showed me the old mirror before, as I have a deep impression of it."
"In fifteen days, come back again. It should be fine."
While saying that, Shang Taizi put the design diagram into his pocket, picked up the thunderstruck wood heart, and the copper block.
These two items appeared very small and delicate to him.
Turning around, Shang Taizi went through a door on the right side of the hall and disappeared.
The conversation was actually quite short, and the man who had led us in made a gesture to send us off.
As I walked out, I was lost in thought.
The special feature that is difficult to make?
Did that special feature exist in the mirror held by Zheng Ren?
In a flash, we had left Shang Taizi's house.
I was about to get back into Liang Yu's car when I noticed a suspicious figure lurking near her vehicle!
