When Hua Xiangyun saw so many people gathered there, and even some helping to clear the snow from the yard, she immediately sensed something was wrong.
"Yes, I'm here for a few days," Hua Xiangyun said without hiding anything. Wu Chenxi was able to stay here for so long without any problems because she had already built up good relationships with the local residents.
"I thought you were related to Old Man Wen. Alright, nothing's wrong, you should go back now. This is none of your children's business." The old woman stood at the door and shooed them away. "Comrade Wu isn't home. If you don't have a key, you'd better go back now."
"She left me a key," Hua Xiangyun glanced inside, "Grandpa Wen, is there something you need?"
"He's gone," an old man said, walking out with his hands behind his back. He looked at the two people in front of him and said, "If you're not relatives, you'd better leave quickly!"
This was the second time Hua Xiangyun had been driven away. She couldn't help but look inside more curiously. A sinister aura surrounded the house, indicating that she had died with her eyes wide open in disbelief.
"No one from the county town has come yet?" the old man asked in a low voice, looking at the road they had come from.
"No, I sent someone to notify them first thing this morning. They'll probably arrive in a little while, since the roads are difficult to travel on in this snowy weather."
“Those are his unfilial children and grandchildren. Before the New Year, Old Man Wen had already sent someone to deliver a message to them, asking them to come over. Who knew that none of these unfilial sons would come to see him.”
I just said a lot of nice things to him inside, but his eyes still won't close.
Everyone fell silent. The residents here were mostly elderly men and women, and no one knew if they would end up like Old Man Chengwen.
Hua Xiangyun had also relayed a message to Wenjie before the Lunar New Year, but to her surprise, his children still haven't come to visit.
However, this was ultimately a family matter, and several elderly people nearby kindly asked her to leave, fearing that she was too young and might be frightened.
Hua Xiangyun could only nod silently and take Jiang Yi back to Wu Chenxi's home.
Opening the main room, it was still spotless despite being uninhabited for so many days.
Jiang Yi looked at the small courtyard in front of him and asked, "Isn't this house too small?"
There's only one room. Could it be that Hua Xiangyun is sharing a room with her master?
Hua Xiangyun then asked with a smile, "Didn't you see the formation here either?"
Jiang Yi shook his head. Old Comrade Jiang mainly cultivates talismans, and knowing a few formations is already his limit. He can't do anything about other major formations.
Hua Xiangyun walked around the main room and found that the originally cramped courtyard had suddenly become spacious, and there were even a few more rooms.
Jiang Yi was somewhat lost in thought, and his expression suddenly became one of surprise.
"How about it?"
Of course, apart from her room, Hua Xiangyun did not touch any of the other formations.
Seeing Hua Xiangyun's smug look, Jiang Yi understood why she chose to become a disciple again. With this skill alone, even those famous families known for their array formations might not be able to pull it off.
Moreover, this may only be the tip of the iceberg; their true abilities are not so easily revealed.
He gave a thumbs up and said, "You're really lucky."
Although there wasn't much dust, the two of them tidied up a bit.
Jiang Yi looked at the swaying locust tree outside the window and immediately frowned. "You've been living here with it all this time?"
Hua Xiangyun glanced at them, then took out a large handful of talismans from her Qiankun bag. "These are all drawn in my spare time. See if you need any?"
Jiang Yi picked out a few without ceremony, then curiously glanced at her Qiankun bag disguised as a pocket, "You even have this?"
He used to not care about these things at all. Although Comrade Lao Jiang was very strict with him, he had also given him a few good things.
Just by changing identities, one becomes penniless again.
Hua Xiangyun pulled out a Qiankun bag from her pocket. "This was given to me by my master. I'll get you one when I learn how to set up spatial arrays."
"Then I'll be waiting," Jiang Yi said, already looking forward to receiving a gift.
Jiang Yi picked out three more exorcism talismans, flicked his wrist, and nailed them directly to the window. "Don't let them near you easily in the future." This boudoir is not a place for outsiders to easily enter. Not even a female ghost.
Hua Xiangyun blinked and said with some regret, "Actually, they didn't mean any harm. Having them around makes it less boring."
For some unknown reason, these ghosts have taken up residence in this locust tree. Master Wu doesn't offer any explanation, but aside from occasionally scaring her, they seem perfectly normal.
Jiang Yi checked the room again before heading back, saying, "I'll also reserve a room for you in my courtyard. If you find the tenement too noisy, you can stay at my place."
Hua Xiangyun said, "No way! If I were to live there, all those old ladies in the neighborhood would eat me alive."
You should know that you are everyone's ideal son-in-law...
Speaking of this, she felt a little down. They used to be siblings, and even if her senior brother found a wife, the two families could still maintain contact.
However, aside from their neighborly relationship, the two are really not suited to spend time together in private.
"Senior brother, you will have your own new life from now on, you don't need to consider me in everything."
Jiang Yi already knew her temperament inside and out. He raised an eyebrow and knew what she was thinking. "So, now that you have a new life, you don't want me, your senior brother, anymore?"
Hua Xiangyun, "...but after all, the people here don't know..."
"So what?" Jiang Yi took a step closer, bent down, and looked her in the eye. "If that doesn't work, the two families can join forces, and all problems will be solved."
Hua Xiangyun's eyes lit up. "Yes, that's a good idea."
Jiang Yi's lips curled up; it seemed this little girl wasn't completely clueless.
“When I get back, I’ll tell my grandpa to recognize you as his godson, then you’ll be my older brother.”
"..." Jiang Yi gritted his teeth and squeezed out the words, "This idea is really bad. Don't you already have two older brothers? You can change your identity."
Hua Xiangyun said, "How about I get my grandma to acknowledge you? Your cousin could always..."
Jiang Yi took a deep breath and realized he had lost.
However, he didn't notice that as he looked up, Hua Xiangyun revealed a cunning look in her eyes.
After seeing the person out, Hua Xiangyun began packing her personal belongings.
It wasn't that she didn't want Jiang Yi to stay for a meal, but rather that Jiang Yi had some things to take care of.
There was still rice and grain prepared before the New Year in the kitchen. Hua Xiangyun also brought some vegetables when she came over. After simply filling her stomach, she began to cultivate behind closed doors.
When I woke up from my meditation, it was already dark, and the locust tree outside began to tap against the window.
Hua Xiangyun didn't open the window, but went around to the backyard. "It's been a few days since I've seen you. You're all so welcoming."
Opening his spiritual eye, he saw several figures sitting on the locust tree. "Master Wu hasn't been home for so many days, and we don't even have anyone to talk to."
"You came without even greeting us, and then you wouldn't let us in. That's rather unethical."
The one speaking was their leader, Fang Qinghe. Despite her name sounding like a man's, she was actually a female ghost.
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