Chapter 1113 The Returnee's Notes 187
While Deng Xiangu and the other two were having breakfast downstairs, Xie Ning and his companion also came down.
Xie Ning learned from Xie Li that the spider from last night was a Gu worm, and guessed that it was made by those three people. He couldn't help but secretly observe those three people.
The white-haired woman and the man in the Tang suit were not much different, except that the one with the more robust build was wearing a high-necked shirt in such hot weather, which only made his brow more conspicuous.
Old Qi also laughed at Xu Chuan, but his laughter was tinged with sarcasm. Even though Xu Chuan tried his best to hide it, Old Qi still noticed the red lines on Xu Chuan's neck.
If he's right, it should be a backlash.
Xu Chuan was a Gu practitioner, and at this moment he suffered a backlash... Old Qi glanced at the old man and the child coming downstairs, and thought that he probably tried some tricks last night, but not only did they fail, he was also tricked by someone.
Thinking this way, Old Qi couldn't help but think more highly of the grandfather and grandson.
Deng Xiangu was the same, but Xu Chuan had a very gloomy expression, staring at Xie Li with a sinister look, but when the other party looked over, he resumed his honest smile.
"This journey is fraught with danger. Should we go and ask them if they want to join us?"
Old Qi had already asked her this question yesterday, and Deng Xiangu had refused at the time. But after what happened last night, she tacitly agreed and then glanced at Old Qi.
Old Qi's lips curled into a mocking smile, but he still got up and walked towards Xie Li and the other person's table.
Xie Ning was peeling the cat's eggshell when a shadow fell in front of her.
Old Qi first asked the two if they had customized the Soul Umbrella. After receiving an affirmative answer, he sincerely invited Xie Li and Xie Ning to join their team.
After all, more people mean more strength.
That way, they can look after each other.
Meeting Xie Li's deep gaze, Lao Qi felt a chill run down his spine. This was no pushover, and he wondered if he might cause trouble.
Just when Xie Ning thought Xie Li would refuse, she heard her accept the invitation.
Not only Xie Ning, but also Deng Xiangu were surprised. Could it be that the two spider-like Gu were not killed by these two last night?
Even Xu Chuan fell into self-doubt because he overlooked one thing: Xie Li could indeed crush a Gu worm without any problem, but Xie Ning was different, after all, she looked like a complete novice.
Therefore, even if a Gu worm dies, only one of its offspring may die.
But both of them are dead... Could it be that something outside the door ate the baby Gu?
Regardless, they maintained a facade of peace, none of them knowing the other's true intentions.
Since they had decided to cooperate, the group naturally had to introduce themselves. Xie Ning also had a general understanding of the three people's areas of expertise: Deng Xiangu was skilled in incantations, and Lao Qi could summon zombies from the ground.
Xu Chuan, on the other hand, was skilled in using poisons.
When he said that, Xie Ning could see the surprise flash in Lao Qi's eyes, but he didn't say anything, so Xu Chuan was probably lying.
He might be the one who released the Gu worms last night.
The fake smiles continued until Aunt Fang's disciples came to find them, saying they would pack up and leave with her.
Pay a fee.
Back in the room, Xie Ning couldn't help but ask curiously, "Grandma, why did you agree? Weren't they... trying to harm us?"
It wasn't just a thought; it was something they actually did.
Xie Li picked up his basket and patted Xie Ning on the shoulder. "That's precisely why we need to keep a close eye on them. And... since they dared to make a move, they have to bear the consequences."
You think I'll let this go?
She was never a good-natured person to begin with, so of course she had to get revenge.
"Then I'll go down first."
Xie Ning had already packed her things, only a backpack and a sword. Many peach wood swords are short swords, but Xie Ning's is a long sword, so she had to carry it on her back.
However, it is quite convenient to carry in a sword pouch.
There were no customers downstairs; only the shopkeeper was slumped over the counter, looking utterly dejected.
Seeing Xie Ning come downstairs, the shopkeeper sat up straight and asked, "Are you all ready?"
"Um."
"Thank you for helping me with the sentence breaks."
Last night, when Xie Ning came to the kitchen to get food, he saw her reading a book, but she couldn't punctuate it. So he helped her punctuate a few passages. He didn't expect that outsiders could punctuate such classical Chinese texts. It was different from what Liang Yong had said.
The shopkeeper smiled somewhat awkwardly at Xie Ning, then served her a plate of pastries. "I made chestnut cake, is it good?"
Xie Ning only tried one; its rich aroma and soft, chewy texture made her eyes light up. "Delicious!"
Although the shopkeeper's other dishes were just average, this chestnut cake was indeed very delicious.
"Of course, that's what the previous manager taught me!"
However, the previous manager passed away when she was still young.
That's why she doesn't have the same skills as other shopkeepers; her chestnut cake is the best she can make.
Innkeepers generally don't live very long.
They spent their entire lives guarding this inn, watching the outside world and listening to its stories, yet they remained like caged birds.
Trapped in a huge cage.
She didn't really understand; guarding this place seemed to have become her mission.
They all volunteered at the beginning...voluntarily stayed in Qing Shi Town, voluntarily took on the responsibility of sending away those lost souls, but in the end, some of them always became exhausted.
She, too, wanted to see the outside world, but she couldn't go out; she couldn't cross the lake, nor could she cross her own heart.
Half of her heart yearned for the outside world, while the other half remained here to fulfill her duty.
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