When Ah Heng was being thrown down the mountain by the old man while carrying his luggage, he still remembered the old man saying that his second uncle had forgotten the way home.
Looking back at the disappearing mountain path, Aheng shook his head and muttered to himself, "Even after all these years, I probably still wouldn't be able to find this place!"
Ah Heng turned and walked down the mountain, but the mountain path that had disappeared behind him suddenly reappeared, along with the old man.
The old man narrowed his eyes slightly: "Could it really be because of the barrier I set up that the second son can't find his way?"
Finally, the old man dismissed the idea: "Impossible. If they can't even see through such a simple illusion, how dare they call themselves members of the Ning family? They must be unskilled!"
Finally, the mountain path and the old man disappeared together.
Ah Heng grew up in her clan and knew nothing about the outside world.
It was only last night, when my grandfather brought up this matter, that he gave him a crash course on worldly matters.
His bundle contained only a change of clothes, two flatbreads, and a packet of copper coins.
"These things are enough down the mountain. Taking too many good things will attract the attention of bad people. You came down the mountain to find your second uncle, not to go sightseeing, so you don't need to take too many things."
This was Grandfather's advice last night, and naive Aheng believed it.
At the same time, the three-day period agreed upon by Ning Yao and the Taoist priest also arrived.
Last night, Ning Yao sent her family to Yingkelai for temporary accommodation, while she, Yun Xiang, and Nan Shan set up a trap at home, waiting for the person to walk right into it.
To reassure the fish that they would take the bait, Ning Yao even found some spirit stones in the secret realm and mixed them into the wooden box, restoring the underground warehouse to its original state.
That morning, Liu Zi came early and took away the cotton seeds.
Not long after, the Taoist priest from that day brought another, older Taoist priest to their door.
The middle-aged Taoist priest lingered on Yun Xiangnanshan's face for a long time, as if trying to see through her.
Yun Xiangnan also tensed up instantly. If she hadn't been looking down, the resentment in her eyes would have been soaring to the sky.
Seeing the reactions of these two people, Ning Yao sneered. This must be Chen Sheng.
But no matter how much he looks, he can't see anything.
Now, Yun Xiangnanshan has been transformed into a fifty-year-old woman by Ning Yao using makeup techniques.
His hair was gray, his body was bloated, and his face was full of wrinkles. Even if he looked up and saw him, he wouldn't reveal the slightest flaw.
"Master, this is Young Master Yun."
Ning Yao was dressed as a dashing young gentleman as ever, and greeted them with a smile.
"Master, you must be tired from your journey! My family's situation is really quite difficult, which is why I have no choice but to trouble you to come out of the mountain in person!"
Chen Sheng turned his gaze away from Yun Xiang and Nan Shan and looked directly at Ning Yao: "Exorcising evil is what our sect should do, young master, you are too kind."
Ning Yao observed that his features were upright and honest, unlike the kind of treacherous and wicked person.
His expression was calm, and his Taoist robe made him look like a hermit, exuding the air of a reclusive sage.
"Please come in, Taoist priest. Please rest with me for a while."
At the same time, Ning Yao secretly manipulated the spirit stones in the underground warehouse, making them emit a different kind of aura.
If the spirit stone is truly related to Chen Sheng, then he must have a way to sense it!
Chen Sheng was about to agree, but when he sensed the spirit stones, his eyes lit up instantly, and he changed his mind: "No need, business is more important!"
After saying that, he hurriedly went to the backyard, and the young Taoist priest immediately followed.
Ning Yao and Yun Xiangnan exchanged a glance, then nodded to each other.
"Daoist Master! Daoist Master, where are you going?" Ning Yao called out from behind, feigning surprise.
Chen Sheng immediately stopped in his tracks.
"Where are you going, Daoist Master? My house is quite big, it would be better if I took you with me!"
Chen Sheng coughed lightly to cover his panic: "I just sensed the presence of the evil spirit and was anxious to exorcise it, which is why I lost my composure. I hope you won't take offense, young master!"
Ning Yao suddenly realized and gave him a way out: "Oh? I see. You are truly amazing, Daoist. You were able to sense the presence of evil spirits so soon after entering the mansion. I admire you!"
In response to Ning Yao's flattery, Chen Sheng adopted an arrogant demeanor: "I have my own methods. I have already located the evil spirit's position. I will now set up an array and cast a spell to rid your family of it!"
Ning Yao's face lit up with immense joy, and she quickly cupped her hands in thanks: "I thank you in advance, Daoist Master. I will certainly reward you handsomely after this is done! I will leave the affairs of my family to you, Daoist Master!"
Chen Sheng flicked his whisk, looking like a hermit master: "This is what I should do."
After saying that, he rushed to the backyard again, unable to wait any longer.
Ning Yao, who was lagging behind, dropped her fawning expression, and her eyes flashed with coldness.
"He must have something on him that makes him unafraid of spirit stones, otherwise, apart from me, no one else has been able to directly contact him."
"Miss, why should we fight?" Yun Xiangnanshan's tone was already impatient.
Ning Yao said, "No rush. Now that he's here, he can't leave. I want to know what treasures he has on him."
"Let's go! Let's follow them and see!"
Chen Sheng, who was ahead of him, had already arrived at the underground warehouse. He sensed that the spiritual energy was inside the door.
Overwhelmed by the immense surprise, he didn't notice why the warehouse door wasn't locked.
Upon entering the warehouse, he went straight to several large boxes and opened them without a second thought.
He hadn't expected that the box contained only ordinary stones, not the spirit stones he had imagined.
His face immediately darkened, and then he opened several other boxes.
Although there were spirit stones in the later boxes, it was obvious that the spiritual energy inside had been exhausted, and they had all become useless stones.
"How could this happen? Who took the spiritual essence?"
The warehouse door closed, and Ning Yao and Yun Xiangnan walked in.
"Taoist Master, is the evil spirit here?" Ning Yao asked, looking bewildered.
At this moment, Chen Sheng was in a very bad mood, and the friendly attitude he had shown to Ning Yao earlier was gone.
"What's the rush? Doesn't it take time to find evil spirits?"
Ning Yao could tell he was dissatisfied; after all, anyone would be unhappy if their hopes were dashed.
She took two steps forward and continued, "Didn't you already sense the evil spirit just now? Why are you still looking for it now?"
Frustrated by the questions, Chen Sheng glanced at Yun Xiangnanshan at the warehouse entrance.
Yun Xiangnanshan stood at the door from the moment she entered the warehouse, not daring to take another step forward, because the residual spiritual energy of those spirit stones made her afraid to get close.
"Why don't you come over?" Chen Sheng stared intently at Yun Xiangnanshan.
Yun Xiang and Nan Shan pursed their lips and remained silent.
Seeing this, Ning Yao answered for her: "This is my youngest sister-in-law. She's old and her legs and ears aren't working well."
Chen Shengcai ignored her explanation; the old woman's reaction was all too familiar to him.
This is how the Yunxiang clan views spirit stones.
Regardless of size or strength, they were always afraid.
Who exactly are you?
What exactly is your purpose?
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