Chapter 52
"Captain Yang, Yuan Chen's final location is here."
Yang Lanling nodded, glanced at the location, and said, "Thank you all for your hard work. We need to keep a close eye on him."
What's been happening with Liu Yunqing's family lately?
“The couple stayed at home except to buy groceries and never went out. They spent all day worshipping that strange wooden statue.”
The man nodded seriously: "Okay, I understand."
The officer seemed to remember something and mentioned the recent development: "Captain Yang, among the thirty children you asked me to keep an eye on, Li Yunxuan has been hospitalized for unknown reasons. The hospital hasn't yet determined the cause of his illness."
Yang Lanling paused, then said, "He's sick."
"Yes, I was hospitalized immediately after returning from the trip."
"I see."
...
Linxi Cave
The entire sky was pressed down by a layer of dark clouds, which domineeringly blocked the sun's view and unleashed a torrential downpour.
The heavy rain pattered on the roof.
Long Xingye ran into Jin Li and her husband early in the morning. The three of them complained about the sudden downpour.
"Xingye, I need to pick up my package."
Long Xingye: "Okay, I'll go find it for you."
Jin Li sat there for a long time without leaving, waiting in the same spot.
Suddenly, a very stylishly designed "Linxi Fresh" caught her attention.
Long Xingye brought over three relatively large packages.
Jin Li pointed to the sign in her hand.
"This is"
Long Xingye chuckled: "I've discussed a collaboration with the master, and we're looking for a designer to create a brand. What do you think?"
Li Yuncheng came up and took the package.
Jin Li thought of the food she had eaten at the master's house and became very interested: "What are some things I would like to order now?"
"Wait a minute, it's just started. I'll send it to you once I've finished organizing it."
"Okay, have you finalized the follow-up cooperation?"
"Hehe, who am I, Long Xingye? I wouldn't be so bold if I wasn't properly prepared."
"Then we'll wait for your good news."
Long Xingye raised his head. "Just wait and see."
Seeing that the two were about to leave, Long Xingye said, "I have an umbrella here. It's raining heavily outside. Get in the car and don't get wet."
"Hey, thanks."
Li Yuncheng took the umbrella, opened it, and saw his wife to the car. The big man then returned with the umbrella and left it at the store.
Long Xingye: "..."
He watched the man get on the bus in the rain.
No, the umbrella can be delivered to him tomorrow, why let him get soaked in the rain?
Jin Li was also dumbfounded, "You..."
Li Yuncheng picked up a tissue and wiped the raindrops off his face. In the dim light, the contours of the man's face became clearer, and even the hideous scars from the past were more conspicuous.
The man's lips twitched slightly, and he said casually, "I saw that he only had one umbrella in his shop, and I was afraid that it would be inconvenient for him to take it later."
Jin Li's eyes softened even more, and she said softly:
"Yes, lean your head closer, I'll wipe your forehead for you."
At the same time, Long Xingye, realizing what was happening, chuckled and energetically cleaned the shelves again.
Lingxi Courtyard
The three masters and disciples, along with Su Yuan Yishu, had a rare moment of free time and enjoyed tea in the rain.
The spiritual energy in the courtyard gradually became abundant.
Five-colored light danced among the flower buds and green leaves, and the flowers that should have withered were stubbornly kept alive. With the continuous blooming of flower buds, the courtyard was full of flowers and fragrant aroma.
After the raindrops pattered against the fallen leaves, they merrily jumped into the soil.
The wind carries moisture and disperses it to all corners of the world.
Caramel-colored milk tea simmers in boiling water in an earthenware stove, releasing a rich and sweet aroma.
Lingxi poured a glass for the handsome man in a tracksuit next to her and enthusiastically introduced, "Try it, this is a rare and relaxing drink, my favorite."
The man had delicate features, and his emerald green eyes were calm and serene. He seemed approachable, but in reality, he exuded an indescribable pressure.
The woman's delicate pink fingertips touched the pale blue teacup, placed it in front of him, tilted her head, looked at him, and her eyes were full of expectation.
Su Yuan's lips curved into a smile. He slowed his breathing, picked up his teacup, and gently sipped his tea.
The subtle milky aroma is mixed with a strong tea fragrance, and it has a slightly sweet taste, which is quite good.
The man put down the pale blue teacup in his hand, his well-defined fingertips stroking the inside of the cup, his languid and relaxed eyes meeting those expectant dark eyes.
He slowly revealed: "The taste is refreshing and pleasant, with a rich and fragrant aroma; it's quite delicious."
As they spoke, their eyes met. In those clear, emerald-green eyes, it was as if a seductive enchantress resided, trying to steal her soul and making her heart flutter.
"Splash splash~"
The rain outside got even heavier.
A raindrop, for some reason, veered off course and landed on the woman's flawless white face. It was cool to the touch. Lingxi blinked her big eyes, her mind clearing as she was captivated. She noticed the warmth on her cheek, a hint of panic flashing in her eyes. She quickly looked away and, feeling a little embarrassed, started drinking her milk tea.
Su Yuan regained her senses, slowly lowered her eyes, and the smile on her lips unconsciously deepened.
He raised his hand and slowly savored the food.
Savor that unfamiliar emotion.
After drinking the tea and feeling the aroma fill her mouth, Lingxi lowered her head slightly, her gaze slowly lingering on the rippling tea soup. However, the loud noises in her heart grew stronger and stronger.
Perhaps, we haven't seen enough handsome men?
That's really embarrassing!
I heard that I recently appeared on a variety show, which is full of handsome men of all shapes and sizes.
Thinking of this, the unknown emotions that had been rising in Lingxi's heart were swept away, and her eyes shone even brighter.
With the abundant spiritual energy, Su Yuan's main body finally recovered some of its vitality. Its roots, as white as jade, easily broke through the spatial nodes and obtained void energy.
Only when the true form is manifested can it be successfully revealed.
Su Yuan silently sensed Ling Xi's fluctuating emotions. He raised an eyebrow and, seeing that she still wanted to look at the other men, his eyes showed some displeasure.
Why am I unhappy?
He didn't know.
The rain continued to fall silently.
The four of them quietly began to drink tea. Jin Moli put down her teacup, somewhat puzzled. She felt that the atmosphere between her master and senior was strange.
She turned her head to look at Yun Qingzi.
Yun Qingzi sat upright, her gaze not on what was in front of her, but rather on the courtyard.
Those big, clear eyes tilted back again, and she silently picked up a book that Lingxi had compiled and began to read.
...
The rain gradually stopped.
Looking out the window, Suzhou Road saw that the rain had stopped and was pleasantly surprised: "Hey~ the rain outside has just stopped."
After getting ready, Yu Juan put on her shoes.
"The weather is truly perfect; we don't need to brave the rain to get there."
Suzhou Road thought of the child in the hospital and sighed, "Zixuan has suffered too much."
"Old Su, I'm leaving."
"Okay, Zixuan loves these fruits and snacks, so bring more."
Yu Juan nodded: "I've brought them all."
The couple drove to the hospital where the patient had died, and less than a minute later another car pulled up beside them, but got out a little while later.
A tall young man took his things and closed the car door.
Seeing the two people on Suzhou Road beside him, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and at the same time, an idea instantly popped into his mind.
Suzhou Road noticed the fruit basket in the man's hand: "Hey, Officer Yang, you're at the hospital too? Who's feeling unwell?"
Yang Lanling seemed surprised as well, "I came to the hospital on some business, to visit a patient."
Who are you?
Yu Juan had just gotten off the bus with her things when Suzhou Lu immediately took them from her.
Yu Juan: "Officer Yang, hello."
“Our family member is in the hospital, so we came to visit him.”
The couple had several contacts with Officer Yang because of their involvement with a cult.
We're not exactly close, but we've met a few times.
For a moment, I didn't know what to say.
Yang Lanting and the couple were both saved by the master. They also found out that Yu Juan's sister's son had an accident. They were in the outdoor parking lot, and there was no one around.
Yang Lanling organized his thoughts, hoping that his words would be well-received by the couple.
Seeing the young man's serious expression, the couple assumed that the police officer's family was going through a difficult time, and they couldn't keep asking him about his sad experiences.
It was getting late, and the visiting hours at the hospital were almost over.
Suzhou Road said softly, "Well, we'll go ahead and visit the patient. We'll take our leave now."
Yu Juan nodded, "Officer..."
"Wait a minute, Mr. Su, Ms. Yu, I have something I'd like to discuss with you first."
Suzhou Lu and Yu Juan looked at each other in bewilderment.
A sense of unease began to creep into my heart.
Suzhou Road swallowed hard: "Officer Yang, whatever you say, we'll definitely cooperate."
Yang Lanling said in a low voice, "As you all know, some things are related to special events, and we ordinary people usually can't escape them."
These words, spoken by a policeman, carried an especially heavy weight.
"Officer, what's wrong?" Yu Juan suppressed her unease, eager to know what had happened and who was in trouble.
Yang Lanling's Adam's apple bobbed. "Your nephew, Li Zixuan, is involved with a cult. We suspect his condition is not so simple."
"What--"
"Ah Juan~"
Upon hearing this, Yu Juan's legs went weak, and she almost fell to the ground if Suzhou Lu hadn't been supporting her.
The feeling of being completely controlled by that spell last time, with no one to turn to for help, still lingered in her mind. And how could her five-year-old nephew...?
Suzhou Road put the gift box on the ground, and while helping Yu Juan up, his expression was very serious: "Officer..."
"I need to go up and check the situation now. Just in case, could I borrow your relative's identity, Mr. Su?"
"No problem," Suzhou Lu nodded repeatedly, "I have a younger brother who's not much younger than you."
"Okay, I'm your brother."
Yu Juan still looked somewhat dazed.
The three of them waited until they had recovered enough before heading towards the hospital building.
Pediatric ward
Yu Lan lay on her son's hospital bed, feigning sleep, while Li Zixuan, covered in medical equipment, lay pale and thin on the large hospital bed.
Apart from the ticking of the medical equipment, the ward was very quiet.
"Knock knock~"
A knock on the ward door startled Yu Lan, who was in a light sleep, and she immediately got up to see her son.
She breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that her son was alright.
"Knock knock~"
Another knock on the door finally drew the attention of the woman, who looked dejected.
She walked to the door, opened it, and the moment she saw who it was, her nose suddenly stung, and her eyes seemed to fill with tears, which streamed down her face.
"Lanlan, your older sister is here."
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