Chapter 167 This skeleton seemed to have undergone a complete transformation.
Before descending the mountain, Shen Yuepo pointed to the coffin, which was completely corrupted by evil energy, and said to Xiao Zhengqing:
“This coffin has been completely tainted by evil spirits, and keeping it here is ominous. Burn it on the spot and bury the ashes deep inside.”
Xiao Zhengqing immediately ordered the five burly men to do as he was told.
Soon, flames erupted, billowing black smoke and a nauseating, burnt smell.
The group descended the mountain in silence.
The sun has returned to its warm glow, but it cannot dispel the gloom that hangs over everyone's hearts.
Shen Yuepo deliberately lagged behind a few steps, walking alongside Xiao Zhengqing, her voice low and tinged with seriousness:
"Chairman Xiao, things have come to this point, so there are some things I will no longer hide from you."
"The owner of that dark figure possesses extraordinary abilities. His purpose in stealing Old Master Xiao's remains..."
"It is highly likely that the remains, nourished by the bloodline of the Xiao family and the earth's veins, were used as the bone base to reshape their physical bodies."
She paused, noticing the instantly pale faces of Xiao Zhengqing and Xiao Yizhou who followed closely behind, and continued:
"Once he successfully refines Old Master Xiao's remains and integrates them into his own body..."
"Then, this skeleton is completely transformed, and it is difficult... or rather, almost impossible to find its original appearance and return it to the grave."
"What?!"
Xiao Zhengqing's voice was hoarse, filled with pain and confusion, "Why my Xiao family of all people?! What did my ancestors do to offend this evil spirit?!"
Xiao Yizhou also looked at Shen Yuepo with great eagerness, his eyes filled with the same question.
Shen Yuepo slowly shook his head, his brows furrowed. "I don't know the specific reason either."
She looked at Xiao Zhengqing, "I need Mr. Xiao Zhenshan's detailed birth date and time, the more precise the better. Perhaps we can find some clues from it."
"Okay! I'll have someone check the family tree right away and give it to you as soon as I find it!" Xiao Zhengqing quickly agreed.
He took a deep breath, suppressing the anger in his heart, and looked at Shen Yuepo with gratitude and respect:
"Master Shen, the entire Xiao family truly doesn't know how to thank you enough this time!"
"If it weren't for you, we would still be in the dark."
He said in an extremely solemn tone, "After I get back, I will have my secretary immediately prepare five percent of the shares of the Xiao Group and transfer them to your name."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yizhou's eyes flashed with surprise, but it quickly turned into deep agreement.
Five percent of the Xiao Group's shares are worth an astronomical sum.
But he completely understood why his father did it.
What the Xiao family owes Chen Yuepo is far beyond what money can measure.
From ferrying Wanxing and saving Xiaoman to now, this kindness is too heavy.
However, Shen Yuepo shook her head without hesitation, her expression calm:
“Chairman Xiao, there’s no need for that. We cultivators believe in karma and cause and effect.”
"Perhaps the Xiao family and I are destined to face this calamity. My intervention to resolve it is in accordance with the will of Heaven. The reward will be as before."
She paused, fearing the Xiao family might force her to accept it, and continued:
"Excessive gifts may hinder my spiritual practice, and I cannot bear the consequences."
If Yun Jingyan chose Xiao Zhenshan's remains to lure her here, then she shouldn't accept the money.
Seeing her resolute attitude, Xiao Zhengqing stopped pressing the matter and made a solemn promise:
"In that case, if you ever need anything in the future, Master, please come to us. The entire Xiao family will do everything in our power!"
Shen Yuepo nodded slightly and said no more.
Back at the Xiao family villa, the atmosphere was even more lively than when they left.
Xiao Yizhou's mother, Zhou Wanqing, had already arrived and was anxiously waiting in the living room.
Xiao Yizhou's cousin, Xiao Linyuan, also came along.
When Xiao Linyuan saw Shen Yuepo and his group return, he immediately went to greet them.
He was still dressed in a smart business suit, but his brows furrowed with concern: "Master Shen, it's been a long time. Thank you so much for your help with the Xiao family's matter this time!"
He then turned to Xiao Yizhou, his tone tinged with reproach and worry:
"Such a big thing happened, why didn't you tell me sooner? I could have come to help sooner!"
Xiao Yizhou explained with a wry smile, "Cousin, it's not that I didn't want to tell you. Yuepo said before that Xiaoman's birth chart is weak and prone to attracting evil spirits."
“The ancestral graves are filled with evil spirits. I’m afraid you’ll pick up some unclean energy there and bring it back to Xiaoman and your sister-in-law.”
Xiao Linyuan frowned, but his tone was firm, "So what? At worst, after this matter is completely resolved, I won't go home for a month. I'll stay in a hotel and wait until the lingering scent on my body dissipates before returning!"
His care for his family is evident in his words.
Shen Yuepo listened from the side, recalling Xiao Xiaoman's innocent and adorable little face.
She didn't say anything, but simply took out another folded amulet from her cloth bag and handed it to Xiao Linyuan:
"Take this with you. It can temporarily isolate you from the lingering evil energy here, preventing you from taking it back."
Xiao Linyuan's eyes lit up, and he quickly accepted the gift with both hands, saying gratefully, "Thank you, Master Shen, thank you so much! How much is this? I'll transfer it to you!"
"No need," Shen Yuepo said calmly.
Shen Yuepo's "No need" was swift and decisive. Xiao Linyuan, holding the peace talisman, paused for a moment, feeling somewhat awkward.
"This...this is too much, Master Shen, after all, it's such a valuable item."
Seeing his cousin's flattered yet hesitant expression, Xiao Yizhou smiled and patted him on the shoulder:
"Alright, if Yuepo says she doesn't need it, then she doesn't need it. Just keep what she gave you."
His tone was surprisingly familiar.
Zhou Wanqing, who was standing to the side, glanced subtly between her son and Shen Yuepo, and understood what was going on.
The way his own son looked at this Master Shen, and the tone of his voice...
How could she, as a mother, not see it? She's probably taken a liking to that girl.
She suppressed the complex emotions in her heart, put on a more sincere and warm smile, and stepped forward to say to Shen Yuepo:
"Master Shen, you've really had a long day! You look quite tired, please go back to your room and get some rest."
Her tone was gentle, carrying the concern of an elder, "I'll cook you some home-style dishes later to help you recover. What kind of food would you like? Or are there any dietary restrictions? Just let me know!"
Shen Yuepo sensed the other party's genuine concern. Although somewhat unaccustomed to such enthusiasm, she still responded politely:
"Thank you, Madam Xiao. I don't have any dietary restrictions."
Zhou Wanqing's smile widened upon hearing this: "Alright, alright! I'll take care of the arrangements."
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