Chapter 93
◎Return to Xiaoqianshan◎
The main room was terribly quiet, and everyone remained silent without any prior agreement.
No one dares to break this window paper called silence.
【Wow, grandma noticed it.】
How could I not notice? A good grandson who came home every winter and summer vacation. He hadn't spoken to me on the phone in three years, and he hadn't been home in three years. How could I not be suspicious?
After my second aunt passed away, the whole family kept it a secret from my grandmother. Perhaps family members have a sense of connection, so no one told her. My second aunt was far away from home, and she died suddenly of a cerebral hemorrhage, so she somehow found out.
Every time grandpa and grandma put something in the cabinet, it reflects their thoughts and expectations for Xiaowei.
[In the past three years, my grandparents have noticed something.]
…
"Old woman, the pot is boiling..." The old man hurried in. Seeing the silence of the crowd, his voice gradually trailed off. "What are you doing?"
Haichun's eyes were red from crying, and someone had to take this step in the end.
"Dad, Mom, Xiaowei, Xiaowei... he's gone..."
The old man's eyes were red as he stood there, somewhat bewildered, his face looking bewildered and embarrassed. "Xiao Wei is gone, but we living people still need to eat, right?"
Liu Yaoguo was stunned. "You know?"
It was as if all his strength was drained away in an instant. He slowly slid down to sit on the ground, leaning against the cabinet. He raised his trembling hands, covered his sweaty face, and burst into tears.
"Dad, Mom, Xiaowei is gone... Xiaowei is gone..."
"Xiaowei is so stupid... He is so stupid... It's all my fault, it's all my fault!"
【Ahhh, grandpa and grandma know? 】
Did they already know this?
Oh my god, why is this happening? It's so painful.
[This is good, Brother Liu won't be under so much psychological pressure.]
[Indeed, if they kept it a secret, Brother Liu and Sister Haichun would have to think about how to put on a brave face every day and hide the news of their child's death. Grandpa and grandma would be heartbroken, so how could Mom and Dad not be heartbroken too?]
Let's speak out, let's speak out. Brother Liu and Sister Haichun have been in so much pain these past three years.
【I hope every child in the world can grow up healthy and happy. 】
[It's so sad to see this scene. Brother Liu and Sister Haichun can finally put down their burden.]
Grandma Liu shed tears silently, patted Liu Yaoguo on the shoulder, and said, "If you are not in a hurry to go back, just stay home for a few more days. Your father is old and can't do it alone. Turn the land over before going back."
Grandpa Liu called out to the others, "Please sit down, please sit down. The food will be ready soon."
"Dad, Mom..." Haichun cried out with sobs.
"Haichun, you've worked hard too, have a good rest."
The two wiped their tears and went back into the kitchen.
"There's a newspaper on top of the cabinet," Qianyang reminded.
The photographer zoomed in and saw a crumpled newspaper on the cabinet that had been folded many times.
There were many oil and water stains on the newspaper, as if something was wrapped with it. There was a report on it: On June 13, 2022, a third-grade student from Qingteng City No. 4 Primary School fell to his death.
Attached to it is a photo of Xiaowei's parents standing in front of the school gate holding his portrait.
The elderly in rural areas don’t often pay attention to mobile phones and news. Perhaps a kind neighbor steamed some meat buns and wrapped them in newspaper and delivered them to them.
The video call stopped with Liu Yaoguo crying.
Xiaoshui came back to her senses and wiped away her tears. "Things are unpredictable. I hope Xiaowei's parents and grandparents can get over it soon."
Qianyang said: "Yes."
【Wuwuwu, I must be fine.】
【Unexpectedly, grandpa and grandma have been pretending not to know. 】
[It makes sense, otherwise it would have been such a coincidence every time and my grandparents wouldn't have asked about it.]
Where are Xiaowei and Qianqian buried? I'm close enough to visit them.
[Yes, Master Qianyang said that paying respect to the deceased is useful.]
Let's go together.
I donated 2,000 yuan to the children's welfare home near my home. It's a drop in the bucket, but I hope they can at least have something good to eat.
[This kind of advice is to buy things directly, and the money will definitely not go to the children.]
[I ordered.]
"Thank you all for watching. The third episode of 'Approaching Metaphysics' is about to end." Xiao Shuidao said.
"goodbye."
The third episode of "Approaching Metaphysics" has officially ended.
The next day, Yang Mao mentioned on social media that the Qian family's ancestral home would be rebuilt during the winter vacation. He hoped that those who had met and helped Qian Yang in the past would keep their promise and come to participate in the reconstruction project.
AAA Building Materials Wholesale Brother Wang: "Guaranteed to be there!"
Cang Cang: "Okay! Mom and I will go."
Xiaojia's mother: "Thank you, Master Qianyang, we will definitely be there."
Ruyi Ruyi: "I am Ruyi and Xixi's mother, our whole family will go there."
Xiao Sangyue: "Dear Sister Qianyang, I understand."
Ye Zi: "I will go with Xiao Sangyue."
Fang Fanglielie: "Ahem, I'll go too. (Don't ask me why, it's embarrassing, I don't want to talk about it)"
Xiang Li: "Thank you, Master Qianyang, for saving my life. I've decided not to start a business again. By the way, my dad's company can provide construction materials."
Xie Yan: "Got it. Please @Xie Yan Studio clear out your winter vacation time in advance. Thank you."
Shian: "Master and I are ready!"
The daughter of an unknown investor said: "I can provide all the materials and furniture for rebuilding the Taoist temple."
…
Almost everyone Qianyang had met responded in the comments section.
[Fuck, is this what it means to get a hundred responses from one person?]
[Ahhh Qianyang opened a cool novel at night, read it for a few seconds, and said: This is not cool either.]
I saw a lot of familiar faces. I clicked on their IDs to see their daily lives. Everyone has become better and better since meeting Qianyang.
【This is the true meaning of having students all over the world! 】
[This Taoist temple is built by believers themselves, it is the only one in the world!]
[No matter if you are a top student or a poor student, a grassroots or white-collar worker, a celebrity or a boss, once you arrive at Qianyang's territory, you all must roll up your sleeves and get to work!]
I also want to go, not for anything else, but to build a house with everyone.
[I really want to help, but I need government permission to go up the mountain.]
I wanted to go in and clean for free, but a group of people who had briefly connected with Qianyang in the livestream laughed at me for not being qualified. I gave up.
"Huh! What's wrong with building a house with everyone? Who wants to do such dirty and tiring work? I don't care at all."
But why are they showing off their ability to build houses? (I'm not just jealous, I just can't stand them.)
[Holy crap!!!]
[Bart and Cecil also posted that they would arrive on time to participate in the reconstruction plan.]
【Ahhhhhh, won't everyone be rushing to do the work then?】
[The kind where you can't get it if you go a little late?]
[My goodness, just imagine the spectacle...]
[One person wrote in blood to request the temple to be rebuilt and the entire process was live-streamed! ]
[I want to see bigwigs from all walks of life fighting over building jobs for Qianyang!]
[Ten thousand people signed a petition in blood asking for live broadcast!]
This is what is meant by one call and a hundred responses.
In the end, Qing Si, who had once had conflicts with Qian Yang, publicly stated that he would be present.
The audience had already forgotten about him, but he actually jumped out on his own!
His comment section is also quite interesting:
【???】
【Do you have any shame? 】
[Give you a chance? Who invited you?]
【SB is just trying to get some attention. 】
[I can't even go if I want to, who the hell do you think you are?]
I have never seen such a shameless person.
[Give me the melon (get out)! ]
Qianyang didn't care about what happened after his death at all, and left it entirely to a group of disciples to handle.
The fourth episode of "Approaching Metaphysics" begins.
The fifth episode of "Approaching Metaphysics" begins.
Since the first episode, the supernatural variety show "Approaching Metaphysics" has been gaining popularity and discussion around the world.
Even many countries that do not broadcast the program have approached the program team to purchase the copyright.
The popularity is so high that the program team has received frequent submissions of supernatural events from all over the world, as well as requests for help from some victims' families. Many viewers hope to extend the program time and continue it as a long-term variety show.
The program team naturally also had this intention and found Qianyang, hoping to extend the cooperation time.
Qianyang said that he needed time to think about it and did not respond immediately.
During the broadcast of the sixth episode of "Approaching Metaphysics", a piece of news suddenly broke out from abroad.
Qianyang became famous internationally in the Global Live League competition. At the same time, a foreign Internet celebrity imitated Qianyang's experience of becoming famous and made a lot of money with his company in the local area. Now the truth has been revealed, and dozens of victims have brought him to court, with the amount involved reaching millions of US dollars!
[Oh my god, are these people stupid? It's the same way Qianyang became popular, even the story of Yingying and the ghost sister is exactly the same.]
[Huh? I'm so stupid! How can a con man make so much money? Are all the audience stupid?]
[It's a sure sign that foreigners are stupid and have a lot of money.]
[No...you have never understood the family situations of most of the victims.]
[Most of the victims in this case were people whose families had suffered severe trauma and who truly hoped to receive help.]
[To be honest, no one would place their hopes on vague metaphysics unless they were truly desperate.]
The victims are not at fault; they just hope to get help.
【What a beast, he cheated me out of so much money. 】
When Qianyang saw this, she was in the dressing room of "Approaching Metaphysics", preparing to take off her makeup and go home.
Qian Yang had seen this person online at first, but she didn't take it seriously. She didn't expect that a one-to-one replica of what happened in her live broadcast room could deceive so many people.
"Master..." Sang Chen called softly when he saw that she looked unhappy.
Qianyang shook his head and made a final decision in his mind.
After removing her makeup and changing into a Taoist robe before leaving, the director found Qian Yang again.
"Master Qianyang, the sixth episode is about to end. Look, the contract renewal we mentioned earlier..."
"Sorry, I have to go back to Taihang City after the last two episodes." Qianyang refused.
The director immediately said, "The production team can also move to Taihang City!"
Qian Yang glanced at him and said, "Director, everything that goes up must come down, and too much is as bad as too little. You should understand this principle. It's better to stop at the right time for everything."
Qian Yang roughly knew why the Qian family had gone into seclusion and why the Xuanmen had declined.
When the water is full, it overflows; when the moon waxes, it wanes.
After all, only a small number of people can learn the Xuanmen spells. If they are often used in the world, they will disrupt the balance among ordinary people.
When he first came down the mountain, Qianyang did think about reviving Xuanmen.
However, during these days at the foot of the mountain, Qianyang gradually gave up this idea.
Because of her appearance, Xuanmen became a hot topic. Everyone wanted to learn the mysterious arts, but not everyone could learn it. If this continued, the social order would inevitably be broken.
Qianyang had previously planned to find an heir and return to Xiaoqianshan. The fact that a foreign internet celebrity used her experience to cheat people made this clear to Qianyang.
If this continues, similar incidents will surely occur across the country.
Moreover, Qianyang vaguely felt that her voice was too great, and the audience seemed to believe her words more than the law and facts.
While investigating the truth behind Qianqian and Xiaowei's deaths, the school staff found Qianyang and even tried to bribe her to cover up the truth and keep the peace.
If the situation is allowed to continue to develop and Xuanmen returns to its glory hundreds of years ago, then ordinary people are very likely to lose trust in the law and the government, and instead regard the words of Xuanmen disciples as treasures.
What if there is a bad guy here? Just like the foreign Internet celebrity who was exposed recently?
Everyone has selfish desires, and only the law and the country can truly be fair and selfless. Qianyang has always believed in this.
Therefore, Qianyang has to return to Xiaoqianshan before the situation gets out of control.
After hearing her words, the chief director nodded and said, "Master Qianyang, although I feel a little regretful, you are right. The right to speak should never be in the hands of a specific person."
The director sighed, "I think even if the show continues filming, the authorities will take action sooner or later."
"Thank you very much. Goodbye."
"Take care."
The sixth episode of "Approaching Metaphysics" ended. With the arrival of winter vacation, the program was temporarily suspended, and Qianyang and his group returned to Taihang City.
Fang Lie and Song Yunli met them at the airport.
"Master Qianyang, long time no see!" Fang Lie waved at them.
"Long time no see." Song Yunli said.
It's been quite some time since I last saw them.
"Taihang City is not very cold this winter, but it is far worse than the capital," said Yang Mao.
"Boss brother, Brother Yunli." Yang Wei greeted them honestly.
"Hahaha!" Fang Lie laughed heartily, patting Yang Wei's shoulder in appreciation. "Look at the way you're yelling. I thought I'd accomplished something so big all by myself! Alas, I'm different from those second-generation rich kids."
Song Yunli glanced at him and said, "Be quiet."
"Okay, cousin." Fang Lie immediately lowered his voice.
"Let's go, the car is parked outside." Song Yunli said.
Qianyang nodded, "Okay."
They drove all the way back to Song Yunli's manor. Just as they entered the gate, there was a "bang" sound from the car window next to Qianyang. A white shadow flashed by, leaving a strange footprint on the glass.
"What the hell?! It looks like a pig!" Yang Wei looked out the window in horror.
Yang Mao asked doubtfully, "Brother Song, do you raise pigs at home?"
Song Yunli said: "No."
Qian Yang was caught off guard and was also frightened. Yang Wei's description was not an exaggeration. The thing looked exactly like a pig.
"Woof! Woof!" Shunyi jumped twice excitedly in the trunk.
After the vehicle stopped, Qianyang opened the door and got out.
"Goose! Goose!"
"Geese! geese! geese!"
"Sing, sing with a curved neck toward the sky?" Fang Lie got out of another car and thought someone was reciting a poem from across the street!
Yang Mao continued, "White hair floats on the green water, red palms stir the clear waves?"
Qianyang: “…”
She looked at the fat and strong thing on the ground, whose original shape was almost invisible, with a shocked expression.
What, what is this thing?!
"Goose!!!"
“Geese, geese, geese!!!”
A creature with glowing fur, shaped like a pig and somewhat like a goose, stood on the grass. Its eyes were filled with anger as it yelled at Qianyang.
"Goose, goose, goose!"
"What the hell?!" Yang Wei was shocked when she saw something strange on the ground. "What is that?"
"Goose goose goose goose goose!"
That thing felt extremely aggrieved. If it could speak human language, it would probably be cursing at them.
"Big goose?" Yang Mao said in surprise.
"Oh my god? How come the big goose you raised at home turned into a pig?" Fang Lie exclaimed.
When they went to the capital, they thought they would not have time to take care of it there, and it would not be as convenient as keeping it with Shunyi, so they left it in the manor.
How come this guy has become as fat as a ball after not seeing him for a few days?
Song Yunli explained, "The servants bought some food for it and put it in the warehouse. It found a hole from somewhere and sneaked in every night. Later, it was found to be getting fatter and fatter. The servants went to check the spare food and were worried that there was something wrong with it. Only then did they realize that it was stealing food every day."
"Then why is it so angry?" Qianyang asked.
Song Yunli said, "It's unfair."
"Unfair?" Qian Yang asked in confusion.
Song Yunli explained, "The veterinarian said being overweight isn't good for it. The servants have been helping it lose weight these past few days."
“Geese, geese, geese!!!”
"Goose, goose, goose!"
As if the words touched its pain point, the goose cried even louder, almost in tears.
Qianyang glanced at its basin-sized body and nodded, "It's time to lose some weight."
Yang Wei agreed, "Yes."
"really."
"It's too fat, it will taste delicious..."
"ha……"
There was a sound of breathing behind them. Everyone turned around and saw Shunyi sitting on the ground, looking at the goose with golden eyes, and his saliva had already flowed to the ground.
"Woof!" Shunyi rushed forward in one step.
"Goose!!!" The big goose screamed and flapped its wings and ran away.
How could it possibly outrun Shunyi? It was caught up in just a few steps.
Shunyi didn't bite it, but just followed it to scare it.
"Okay, let it help the goose lose weight."
"Hahahaha...you run so fast."
"Goose!!!"
A bunch of ruthless humans!!!
In the evening, Qianyang logged into the Qingning platform, started a live broadcast, and mentioned the story of the goose growing into a pig.
【Mamahahahahahahahaha! 】
【I want to see the big goose being chased by Shunyi! 】
[How many gifts can make the goose run two more laps? ]
[Such a fragrant pig... no, such a fat goose. ]
[Oh my god, back home I would have thought this goose had mutated.]
[Is Shunyi really just teasing it? ]
[Yes, the dog wanted to catch it, so he pressed it to the ground this morning.]
Qian Yang said, "It's too fat, which is not good for its health. I'll let it lose weight when we return to Xiao Qianshan in a couple of days."
【Are you going to build a Taoist temple? 】
"Yes, there is still half a month before the Chinese New Year, so it shouldn't be completed so quickly. So my apprentice contacted the others and asked them to come in batches, one before the New Year and another after the New Year."
"I plan to go back to the mountain tomorrow to take a look."
I want to see it too!
[I don’t know what Grandpa Tree looks like.]
"Okay, I'll broadcast live to you tomorrow."
Qianyang rested at home for a night and arrived at the foot of the north side of Xiaoqian Mountain at ten o'clock the next morning.
Xiaoqian Mountain is not particularly big, but the peak is particularly high.
After greeting the staff guarding the gate nearby, Qianyang led Yang Wei and Sang Chen into the mountains.
The northern entrance to Xiaoqian Mountain is very hidden and almost completely covered by weeds and branches.
After walking up a mountain road, they entered a staircase surrounded by dense woods.
The strange thing is that when you stand at the foot of the mountain, you can't see it at all, as it is completely blocked by the trees on both sides. But when you get inside the mountain, the sunlight can penetrate and it doesn't look gloomy or dark.
The steps were different from most of the ones made of cement nowadays. They were all carved out of stones. The road was very clean, with not even a few fallen leaves.
【Wow! So quiet.】
[I really like this feeling, quiet but not eerie.]
[To be honest, it's a bit scary to be alone in a place like this.]
[Why is the road so clean? Does anyone come to clean it occasionally?]
Qian Yang said, "The small animals in the mountains will come to clean up."
【???】
【ha? ? ? 】
Is it really that cool?
[Isn’t that a Taoist temple…?]
"They also clean the Taoist temple and help me wash clothes, cook and farm." Qian Yang said.
"Is it so good?" Yang Wei asked in surprise.
"Well, Master is not a human after all. They were the ones who took care of me when I was a child."
"Sister, can't you cook? I was very curious about what you ate in the mountains."
Qian Yang said: "Most of it was caused by them. I usually don't do anything else except practicing."
[Fuck, I'm really jealous of this.]
[No, why? ]
"So, your pet can cook, wash clothes, sweep the floor, and even farm? But my rebellious son can't do anything except eat, drink, poop, urinate, and sleep?"
[I am madly questioning my kitten. It can do housework, so why does it play every day?]
[Impossible! Absolutely impossible! My rebellious son is telling lies!]
[Wow, I don't believe it unless you let me see it with my own eyes! ]
Qianyang looked at the trees on both sides, raised his hand and snapped his fingers.
After a while, there was a rustling sound in the woods.
Soon, a bird with green feathers flew over with a fruit in its beak.
It flapped its wings and flew above Yang Wei's head.
"Yang Wei, stretch out your hand."
"Ah? Oh..." Yang Wei was stunned and stretched out her hands after hearing the reminder.
The fruit landed steadily in Yang Wei's hands, then it flew back to Qian Yang, stood on her shoulder, and rubbed Qian Yang's cheek affectionately with its head.
Qianyang raised his hand and rubbed its head, "Long time no see."
Jealousy has completely changed my appearance (anger)
[I don’t believe it, I still don’t believe it! ]
[I won’t believe it unless you give me this bird. 】
What kind of bird is this? A parrot?
[No, I haven't seen it often.]
Qianyang explained, "Xiaoqian Mountain is larger than everyone imagines. There are many animals that have cultivated to become spirits. They are very smart and good at hiding themselves. You would never see them normally."
Yang Wei looked at the birds on her shoulder and said worriedly, "Sister, what if someone wants to hurt them?"
There is no guarantee that there will not be people with malicious intentions who attempt to harm them for their own benefit.
Qian Yang said: "Spiritual creatures are superior to humans. Unless they actively show themselves, humans cannot see them under normal circumstances."
"Besides, they are very powerful. People who came to Xiaoqian Mountain before got lost because of them."
Yang Wei nodded, then looked at the fruit in her hand thoughtfully.
"That's it...why does the fruit it brought have a trademark?"
Qianyang: “?”
【I report it!!!】
The locals knew you were coming back to Xiaoqian Mountain, so they were waiting there early in the morning. Just two minutes ago, a pigeon flew in from nowhere and snatched the peaches I had placed on the ground!
Yang Wei looked at the peach in her hand, "Sister..."
Qianyang was silent for a moment, "I'm wrong, it's not a pigeon."
The blue bird transformed, its blue feathers gradually faded, and it turned into a lively big pigeon.
This is it!
She patted the pigeon's head and its feathers turned back to green.
Qian Yang said: "No, you are wrong."
Yang Wei: “…”
I have a bold idea.
Where do the food cooked by those small animals come from?
Some can be planted, but some cannot.
Qianyang, do you know?
Qianyang had a blank expression on his face. "Today's live broadcast ends here..."
No, no, no!
Wrong, wrong.
[Stop talking nonsense! What's wrong with paying a "ticket" to go up the mountain?]
[It’s just a small animal, what does it know (hands on hips)]
[And who would know that the things you put on the ground are yours (with confidence)]
Yang Wei agreed, "That's right!"
【Author’s words】
Thank you for your support, muah [kiss]
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