Chapter 78: If we can’t be husband and wife, we can be master and apprentice

If before, Xiao Yu only had admiration and praise for the fortune teller's Taoism, then last night was the first time he truly felt how big the gap was between himself and the powerful fortune teller.

Although he narrowly won the battle last night, he was very self-aware. If Sanshan Zhenren had not been seriously injured, it would have been as easy to kill him as it is to kill an ant.

He didn't want to repeat the feeling of being crushed under someone's feet, nor did he want to repeat the deep feeling of powerlessness of being unable to protect Xu Chuchu.

He also wanted to be strong and superior to his enemies.

So he wanted to take this path.

I originally thought I didn't have the talent, but after hearing Xu Chuchu say that I had the right physique, I became even more reluctant to give up.

"Are you serious? Learning this trade is a long and arduous process." Xu Chuchu was even more surprised. "Besides, I'm still a rookie myself, and I've never had an apprentice before."

Xiao Yu looked at her deeply: "It doesn't matter. I'm not afraid of the long and hard journey. I only trust you."

Besides... he was not without selfish motives, he also wanted to spend more time with her naturally.

If you can't be husband and wife, you can be master and apprentice first.

He is such a clever boy.

Xu Chuchu was really confused by the question.

To be honest, it is the wish of every fortune teller to accept a talented apprentice and carry forward the school's achievements in the future.

But asking her to accept Xiao Yu, who is bigger than her, as her apprentice now...isn't it too sudden?

If they really became master and disciple, she would have to be with Xiao Yu forever.

Xiao Yu is not as free as her. She might have disputes with the imperial court in the future, and it would not be convenient for her to go north to find her master.

"Is it difficult?" Xiao Yu asked softly, with a hint of loneliness and pity in his eyes as he looked at her, as if he would cry on the spot if Xu Chuchu refused and shattered his dream of becoming a fortune teller.

"I..." Xu Chuchu hesitated for a moment, not knowing whether to agree or refuse.

"Two heroes! I've got you covered!"

Suddenly, a cry came from the sky. The servant who had just slipped away to the toilet came running over and rushed to the two men: "I have taken a shower, changed my clothes, and cleaned up. Are you two heroes waiting for me? I am so sorry!"

Xu Chuchu immediately took advantage of the situation and said hurriedly, "I need to think about it again! Let's talk about it next time!", then stepped aside.

The servant immediately felt that something was wrong when he saw this. He looked up and saw that the handsome and tall hero's eyes were ferocious enough to skin him alive.

Uh, did he do something wrong again?

…

The three men packed up everything they could loot from the Taoist temple, and burned the tools and talismans that Sanshan Zhenren usually used to do evil, to prevent him from taking them away and doing evil again. Finally, they left through the back door.

At this time, several groups of guests had come and gone at the gate of the Taoist temple, but because the gate was closed, they had no way to get in.

I don’t know how many bad things Sanshan Zhenren has done by taking advantage of guests and incense money.

"I'll send someone to seal off this Taoist temple in a few days," Xiao Yu said. "We can't let it have a chance to revive in the future."

On the way back, the three of them discussed the unresolved case again.

What is known now is that there were two deceased persons, Mr. Lu and Mrs. Lu, a mother and son.

Based on the existing evidence, it can be confirmed that Sanshan Zhenren, who was previously the most suspected, is not the direct murderer.

Mrs. Lu, as the victim, can also be temporarily excluded.

Then there are not many suspects left.

"So, it seems that this is how Master Lu died." Xu Chuchu also actively analyzed the situation. "First, Nannan was sent by Sanshan Zhenren to kill Master Lu, but because Nannan still remembered the father-daughter relationship, she didn't kill him in the end."

"After Nannan left, the real murderer appeared at the right time and suffocated Master Lu to death with a pillow or clothing. Master Lu's vitality was sucked away by the doll, and he was already weak. If he killed him again, it would be difficult to leave any marks on the body."

"That's a correct analysis." Xiao Yu nodded in agreement. "And the murderer who killed Madam Lu should be the same person who killed Second Master Lu. We can dig up Second Master Lu's body and re-examine it to scare the murderer. He will then kill the old lady at night and put the blame on Madam Lu to save himself."

At this point, it is obvious who the murderer is.

"But these are just our speculations now. We don't have any evidence to catch him," Xu Chuchu said distressedly. "Putting aside what Sanshan Zhenren did, all the evidence for the old lady's death still points to Madam Lu. She has conflicts and motives. Her bloody clothes were found at the scene, and she has no alibi."

Xiao Yu was also aware of this, and he pondered carefully as he walked, then suddenly stopped and said, "I have a way to hook this fish out."

"What method?" Xu Chuchu asked hurriedly.

Xiao Yu did not answer immediately. Instead, he turned to the servant who was following behind and carefully eavesdropping on their conversation: "I need this little brother's help."

"Me?" The servant was surprised, then immediately puffed out his chest, "No problem! I'll go through fire and water to catch the real culprit for you, Master!"

"Very good." Xiao Yu smiled slightly.

…

The three men did not return to Lu's mansion directly. Instead, they went to the yamen to mobilize a team of officers and soldiers, borrowed a stretcher, and asked the officers and soldiers to carry the servant on the stretcher and then return to Lu's mansion.

Arriving at the gate of Lu's mansion, Xiao Yu ordered the servant to close his eyes: "From now on, you must pretend to be unconscious. No matter what happens, no matter who calls you, no matter who touches you, you must not wake up. Do you understand?"

The servant felt fully engaged and nodded excitedly, "Got it, hero!"

After saying this, he fell down, closed his eyes, and didn't move.

Xiao Yu and Xu Chuchu brought the person back to Lu's Mansion, which immediately aroused the anxiety of the Lu family members who were already waiting anxiously.

"Master Xiao, Miss Xu, you are back. But what did you find out?" Mrs. Lu had recovered some of her spirits by now and hurried to the door to greet them.

The eldest son of the Lu family also rushed over. Because his mother had passed away, he was dressed in mourning and cried, asking Xiao Yu to quickly convict the murderer, Mrs. Lu.

"Don't worry, everyone. We've made some progress in the case," Xiao Yu said to the group. "We've already apprehended the personal servant who used to serve Second Master Lu. He's a traitor, colluding with the Three Mountains Immortal to deceive Madam Lu and seize the Lu family's wealth."

"What!" Mrs. Lu finally saw the servant lying on the stretcher behind Xiao Yu and exclaimed, "It's this guy! He disappeared some time before my husband died."

"That's right." Xiao Yu also pointed at the servant and said, "Master Lu had instructed this man to bury the will. He told the Three Mountain Immortal the news, so the Three Mountain Immortal had an excuse to come looking for you. On the surface, he's trying to persuade you to take back the property, but in reality, he's plotting to take it himself."

Madam Lu grew increasingly enraged as she listened. She rushed forward and began to punch and kick the servant on the stretcher. "You ungrateful bastard! My husband always treated you kindly. But when you disappeared that day, he assumed you'd escaped and didn't pursue the matter. He even went all the way to support your family. I never thought you'd be the one to kill him!"

Mrs. Lu was thin and weak, but she could still punch and kick continuously.

Helplessly, the servant followed Xiao Yu's orders and pretended to be unconscious. He didn't dare to resist or make a sound. He could only endure it silently with tears in his eyes.

Xu Chuchu also watched silently, noticing that Xiao Yu not only didn't stop the boy, but even seemed to have a faint smile on his face as he watched the boy being beaten... This was too weird. When had this boy offended him?!