Chapter 75: Exposed “It’s best to be a human now. I’m going to find my mom…”
Song Keling had a plan in mind, but she didn't expect the itinerary to change.
Because Song Keling told Shi Yue in the afternoon that she was almost done with her work, the hot spring bathing trip in the Summer Resort was moved forward to tonight.
Qingyun Mountain is high and steep, surrounded by lush vegetation.
Few tourists know that there is a natural hot spring in the Taoist temple that is often found on the mountain.
Song Keling guessed that her mother had earned this privilege because she donated a lot of money to charity, and that she could come and soak in the hot springs every three to five years.
Although she considered the privilege unnecessary, hot springs were available throughout the country.
What my mother said about the hot springs at Qingyun Temple being the best and most effective is too superstitious.
More importantly, Song Keling had to be skeptical about things that she had previously considered superstitious.
Is this hot spring that is good for humans also good for the little snake demon?
If not, should I keep Qianqian in the room, or take her to the hot springs and watch them soak? The little snake is so small, I really can't control it if I take her there...
Before Song Keling could figure it out, her mother, father and two brothers were already ready.
The arrangement is very simple. First, go to the Taoist temple to eat vegetarian food, and then soak in the hot springs after digesting the food.
Since we are having dinner, we must bring Qianqian with us.
Song Keling failed to get the little snake back, so Shi Yue took it with her.
This time Song Wuyu was present, and she was making a fuss around the little white snake. Sometimes she said that the snake looked very poisonous and how could she dare to keep it. Sometimes she said, "Mom, please bring me a plate of it."
Shi Yue disagreed and was annoyed by his fuss, so she asked to wait and not take the same car with him.
Several cars arrived at the Taoist temple half an hour later.
Song Keling originally wanted to wait in the Taoist temple's dining hall to eat as she did before. Here, the dining areas were divided into distinct areas for Taoist priests in the temple and pilgrims, and they were unrelated to each other.
But tonight is special, Qianqian is still in her mother's hands. She is worried and even can't help but feel suspicious, thinking that the hot spring trip might be moved forward because of Qianqian's presence.
So Song Keling followed in, contrary to her usual behavior.
Song Wuyu was surprised to see this and lowered his voice to say, "Lingling, didn't you dislike coming to see the master before?"
Song Keling also whispered: "I'll just take a look and won't say anything."
As I walked in, I could see that the Taoist priests in the temple were dressed differently. Some were in blue robes, some were in yellow. They all had their hair tied up, wore crowns, and wore square shoes.
The master's robe in this dormitory was different from those others. It was very gorgeous, with intricate patterns and Tai Chi Bagua diagrams embroidered with gold thread that people could not understand.
The more exaggerated the appearance, the more likely it is to be deceptive.
But Song Keling didn't dare to jump to conclusions based on her previous thoughts. This Taoist temple must have some real skills, otherwise it would be impossible to turn a modern glass bracelet into a magic weapon.
At this time, a familiar-looking little Taoist boy carrying a tray walked by the corridor.
When Song Keling looked over, she found that it was a girl, the same girl from the father and daughter she met on the mountain two days ago.
But that day he was still wearing his elementary school uniform, and today he was wearing a small Taoist robe. His expression looked as if he was detached from the three realms and had no desires or demands.
Perhaps Song Keling's gaze was too obvious, the other party looked over, and the two looked at each other for a moment. Before Song Keling could make any move, the other party nodded slightly to greet her and left.
He seemed to have totally failed to recognize her.
Song Keling was puzzled, not understanding but respecting the situation. This might be the Taoist way of doing things. However, she thought, even a child of the red scarf age would instantly look like a little liar in such an outfit.
After meeting the master, Song Keling didn't even see his face before following a group of people to the dining hall.
She deliberately slowed down her pace and waited until her mother came up, then she said nervously, "Mom, give Qianqian back to me?"
This time, Shi Yue was no longer as difficult to deal with as before and insisted on taking care of the little white snake himself. He returned the little white snake to his daughter quite readily.
Song Keling immediately observed Qianqian's condition. It seemed that nothing was different. The little girl tilted her head and neck, looking nervous, curious and frightened about the unfamiliar things around her.
Perhaps it also realized that this place was unusual and somewhat similar to the Jinshan Temple in the Legend of the White Snake.
Although these Taoists are not bald and do not chant "Amitabha".
Song Keling whispered to comfort him: "It's okay, don't be afraid."
How could Qianqian not be afraid? Just now, an old man in yellow clothes stared at it for a long time, then tapped its head with his cool fingers.
At that moment, it felt like the top of its head was about to fly off!
It really scares snakes.
But fortunately, it soon discovered that its crown had not flown away and was still there. The old man also smiled and looked quite kind.
But being able to smile doesn't mean he is a good person.
In this unfamiliar place, it's more reliable to be with Song Keling! !
After the vegetarian meal, I took a walk in the backyard to help digest the food.
The hot spring is behind the Taoist temple.
The backyard is densely covered with bamboo forests. In the past, Song Keling always came here directly, and it was rare for her to even have a meal in the Taoist temple.
Not to mention meeting that master.
She didn't know what the master looked like, nor did she know the stories circulating in the Taoist temple. She didn't even know the last name of this supposedly powerful master.
Song Wuyu was still saying that the incident in the circle about the mistress raising a ghost that killed several members of her family was a ritual performed by the founder of Qingyun Temple. He didn't expect to have the opportunity to meet him today. He was indeed as good as his reputation as a Taoist priest, and he looked like a capable man.
Song Huaijin didn't say anything. He didn't believe these things before, but he was in awe. As for now... his eyes fell on his sister who was walking in front of him.
Song Keling quickened her pace.
There are changing rooms near the hot springs. The pure natural hot spring pool is artificially divided into two parts, one for male pilgrims and the other for female pilgrims.
There are two rows of lights on the roadside and next to the hot spring pool.
Song Keling quickly changed into a bathrobe and entered the hot spring pool.
When I handed the little snake over to the mother just now, she responded and said that Qianqian could take a hot spring bath and it was okay.
She believed that her mother's love for Qianqian was not fake, so she carefully placed Qianqian in a stone pit next to a hot spring.
A trickle of hot water rushed over.
Mother hasn't come yet.
Song Keling looked at Qianqian, hesitated for a while, and took out the glass bracelet she had brought out when she changed clothes.
She picked up the bracelet, not knowing how to put it on Qianqian.
The little snake, who originally liked taking hot baths, was frightened when he saw the familiar bracelet. He immediately raised his neck, turned around and swam back.
Song Keling held the bracelet in front of it and blocked its way. It shrank again and took a detour to leave.
Obviously still scared.
Song Keling tried two or three times, but seeing that it was indeed hiding from the bracelet, she had to give up temporarily. It was undeniable that after giving up, she breathed a sigh of relief, and a subtle sense of relief floated in her heart.
It was like someone had made this difficult decision for her.
——It was Qianqian’s own choice not to change back into human form. She had tried her best.
Song Keling put away the bracelet and touched Qianqian's head. "You like this too, don't you?"
Qianqian thought that Song Keling was angry because she had ignored her for days and wanted to use the bracelet against her, so she opened her mouth and bit Song Keling's finger!
"Ah." Song Keling cried out softly after being bitten. Remembering that it was poisonous, she immediately wanted Qianqian to let go. However, she was worried that Qianqian hadn't injected poison to begin with, and if she scared her, she would inject poison again, which would be troublesome...
Soon the little snake loosened its grip.
Song Keling hurriedly squeezed the blood from her fingers.
Qianqian thought, "Now you know how powerful I am, right? Let's see if you dare to use that bracelet against me again!"
But seeing Song Keling squeezing out blood bit by bit, he couldn't help but feel nervous.
Come closer and take a look.
Will it bite and cause any harm?
It was obviously very careful, not using any force, just biting gently...
Song Keling noticed it and immediately moved away, fearing that it would feel unsatisfied and bite her a second time.
Although Qianqian may not inject poison, the physical pain of being bitten is still there.
Qianqian suddenly became anxious. Would Song Keling ignore her?
Stingy humans.
It was just a light bite, and Song Keling also used the bracelet to deal with it. They should be even now!
At this moment, Qianqian suddenly felt a chill on her head where the old man's fingers had touched her.
Qianqian didn't care about this strange thing.
The bright moon shines through the dark clouds above my head.
Anxious, Song Keling ignored Qianqian after she was injured and leaned forward again and again. Her core strength was good enough, but she didn't expect that the next second, she instantly lost all her strength and fell into the hot spring water.
Hot water was still gurgling up from the bottom of the hot spring, and both the sound and the swirling smoke affected people's five senses.
Song Keling didn't realize what was happening.
But they soon discovered something was wrong. There was "something" splashing in the hot spring water, making a lot of noise.
This inexplicable scene is terrifying to others.
Song Keling reacted very quickly. She didn't look at the place where Qianqian was originally placed, nor did she care about her finger bitten by the snake. She went straight to rescue the drowning person in the hot spring pool.
Qianqian was still coughing when she was pulled out, her eyes were red, and her thick long hair was wrapped around her graceful body curves like a waterfall.
Song Keling then noticed that she was not wearing any clothes this time, and quickly pushed her back into the hot spring, leaving only her little head exposed.
Qianqian also realized something. She looked down and saw her long hair floating in the water, then looked at the ten fingers on her hands, and then looked at Song Keling in front of her.
Song Keling thought she was frightened by the sudden exposure and quickly comforted her: "Don't be nervous, Qianqian. I know you are a little snake in disguise. Don't hide, don't be afraid. I'm not afraid either."
Qianqian asked doubtfully, "Who's afraid?"
Song Keling: “?”
Qianqian took Song Keling's hand away, stood up and said, "I'm not afraid at all!"
Song Keling was very strong and quickly pulled her down again, "Okay, okay, you are not afraid, but don't stand up, soak in the hot spring first."
Song Keling asked in confusion, "Did you become a human after falling into the hot spring?"
"Yes!" Qianqian didn't know the answer herself, but she was determined to win. "Do you have any objection?!"
Song Keling actually didn't quite understand where the kid's arrogance came from. Based on previous speculation, Qianqian should be very worried about being exposed in front of her.
Why is it that now that it’s fallen, he acts like he’s sorry for her?
Song Keling unraveled the mystery and finally figured out the origin of the abnormality. Qianqian's attitude changed when she went to see her mother after she turned back to her original form that day.
Could it be...
Qianqian actually followed out at that time and heard some of the conversation?
Song Keling looked at Qianqian for confirmation.
Qianqian said, "It's best to be a human now. I want to go find my mom!"
One or two is fine, but not three.
Song Keling reacted very quickly this time. Before she could get up, she suppressed her anger. Then, confused and a little anxious, she asked, "Your mother? Aren't you an orphan?"
"She was before, but not now." Qianqian said, "From now on, your mother is my mother."
Song Keling: “…”
Song Keling thought she was going to bring up marriage again, so she explained, "That's not the case, Qianqian. Although my mother likes..."
However, before Song Keling could finish, Qianqian interrupted: "Don't call me Qianqian anymore, call me sister instead!"
Song Keling: "Ah?"
Qianqian looked proud and complacent, "Mom just said I'm her daughter~!"
Song Keling was stunned. "What? Just now?"
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