owlsbooks Chapter 366 Little Butterfly! A Fortuitous Encounter in the Realm of Life and Death!
Chapter 366 Little Butterfly! A Fortuitous Encounter in the Realm of Life and Death!
Chen Fan listened for about two hours.
During this time, when he heard someone angry, he would join in the cursing.
When he hears something touching, he will cry along with it.
When he hears something sad, he will fall silent along with it.
Chen Fan only returned to normal after the female monster stopped speaking.
His face showed neither joy nor sorrow as he sighed and said:
"Girl... that guy surnamed Ning is really no good person, let's just forget about him!"
"Then who is the good person?" The stunningly beautiful monster smiled bitterly.
"Yes, that's my family!" Chen Fan volunteered.
"We don't want your body, your money, or your feelings. Aren't we good people?"
"That's true... but I don't like eunuchs." The stunningly beautiful Ouyang Taiyang shook her head slightly.
Chen Fan was speechless!
Seeing that he still couldn't convince the female demon in front of him, he gave up trying to explain.
Chen Fan slowly got up, stretched his back, and then turned to leave.
But the female demon was taken aback and said:
"Where are you going? Aren't you going to take me in?!"
"Your background is so tragic," Chen Fan paused and said.
"Why would we take you in... You can stay here, we'll buy this house for you."
The words had barely left his mouth!
Chen Fan walked step by step out of the house.
The female demon, stunned, blinked, then bowed slightly and said:
"Father-in-law...do you need someone like me around?"
"To be honest... there are a lot of people like you around us," Chen Fan stopped and turned around.
"And you probably shouldn't go to that place."
"No problem, I can hide inside the umbrella." After saying this, the female demon turned into a wisp of green smoke and disappeared into an umbrella!
He hovered in the air and quickly flew to Chen Fan's side:
"Father-in-law, you're right. There are so many heartless men and women in the world, but the most miserable are us lovesick men and women. Rather than becoming ghosts and still being sad, we'd rather find our true selves..."
Chen Fan nodded.
Seeing that the female demon was quite perceptive, he took the umbrella in his hand and walked out, smiling as he said:
"The path of humanity is insignificant, the path of immortals is boundless, the path of ghosts is joyful; when humanity enters the gate, immortals value life, ghosts value death... It's all preordained! Our family is just a coincidence!"
"Father-in-law, what did you say? Xiaodie doesn't understand." Xiaodie's soft voice came from under the umbrella.
Chen Fan shook his head slightly.
After pondering and comprehending the meaning of life and death, he saw life and death much more deeply than some other cultivators.
The reason he discovered that Xiaodie had that strange aura was because he sensed the death intent within her!
Originally a wealthy young lady, she committed suicide by jumping into a river after meeting a heartless scholar.
By a twist of fate, the kind-hearted Xiaodie did not go through reincarnation, but instead became a ghost!
Just then, Chen Fan happened to pass by and bumped into her.
Having also grasped the meaning of cause and effect, he naturally understood that this was unavoidable!
Since that's the case, he might as well take the initiative to figure it out!
After much deliberation, Chen Fan left the house step by step.
Outside the door, the anxious-looking boss was waiting.
Seeing the person come out, he quickly stepped forward and asked:
"Immortal Master, how is it?"
"You old geezer," came Xiaodie's voice from the umbrella in Chen Fan's hand.
"Don't bully innocent women again, or I'll be back!"
"There's a ghost..." Upon hearing this, the boss was so frightened that he quickly backed away!
"It's alright," Chen Fan said cheerfully, squinting his eyes.
"You can go back now. Remember her words, or I can't help you anymore!"
"Yes, yes, yes... Immortal Master, please accept this." The boss nodded and quickly took out a bag of gold from his pocket!
Chen Fan, seemingly oblivious, shook his head slightly.
He glanced at the shopkeeper, then turned and walked out of town...
……
Five days have passed in the blink of an eye.
Inside the Imperial City of Dayuan.
After finishing his court session at the Ziji Hall, Xiao Wu went straight to the library.
Whenever he has free time, he comes here to read and calm his mind.
Over time, he grew to like the feeling!
As always, Xiao Wu arrived at the library.
He had barely sat down when he saw that Zhang Ru had also arrived.
"Your Majesty, what book are you reading today...?"
Upon hearing the inquiry.
Xiao Wu quickly stuffed the copy of *The Plum in the Silver Vase* into his pocket and said:
"Just browsing...just browsing!"
Zhang Ru smiled but remained silent.
Having already noticed it, he sighed and said:
"Your Majesty, is that book really that good?"
"It's alright," Xiao Wu said nonchalantly, realizing he couldn't hide it any longer.
"Never mind me... I'm the emperor now, Zhang Ru, go do something else!"
"Your Majesty, disciplining you is the most important matter for me!" Zhang Ru said, clasping his hands in a fist salute.
"Your Majesty entrusted me with this task before you left, and I cannot be lazy."
"You...you actually used a fake father to pressure me!" Xiao Wu was stunned, then got up to leave!
"Give it to me!" Zhang Ru stretched out his hand, blocking Xiao Wu's way!
"Hmph! You pedantic scholar!" Xiao Wu gritted his teeth, immediately took out the Plum in a Silver Vase, and left in a huff!
Zhang Ru, unconcerned, shook his head slightly.
He glanced at the copy of *The Plum in a Vase* in his hand, then muttered to himself:
"What's so interesting about this book? It's a real sham!"
Perhaps it was out of curiosity.
Zhang Ru turned to the first page and took a look.
He was completely captivated by it once he saw it!
His eyes were filled with surprise as he murmured:
"No wonder His Majesty and the Ninth Prince love it so much... So that's why..."
……
Beside Tai'an Pond.
Xiao Bai glanced at its master, who was still fishing, and a hint of helplessness appeared in its eyes.
After setting the food aside, she reported to her supervisor as usual:
"Master, we've found the eunuch! He's less than a thousand miles from the Qingyun Sect, and there are about ten days left until the one-month deadline!"
Ten days?
Emperor Jianwen, who was fishing, was taken aback. A hint of worry appeared on his face as he whispered:
"Is Master walking so slowly to deliberately buy time? Is the Qingyun Sect not reacting at all?"
"Master," Xiaobai shook his head and said:
"Not only did the Qingyun Sect not react, but I also noticed that many unfamiliar faces came from the eight sects. I don't know where these people came from, but I feel something is strange."
"People from beyond the realm..." He nodded, having heard his master mention this before.
"Let's keep observing... It's getting closer. I wonder how Master will deal with the Qingyun Sect..."
Yes!
Xiao Bai clasped his hands in a fist salute and left.
After the people left, the area around Tai'an Pond returned to quiet.
Emperor Jianwen, fishing, had a calm expression.
He glanced at the fish in the pond and couldn't help but shake his head inwardly.
……
On a small road a thousand miles away from the Qingyun Sect.
Chen Fan glanced at the high mountain in front of him and a smile appeared on his face.
Riding on Black Wind's back, he nodded and coughed, saying:
"A mountain may not be high, but if a deity dwells there, it is considered sacred; there's something strange about this place..."
"Father-in-law, something seems amiss..." Little Butterfly inside the umbrella said.
"I can't see it at all..."
Chen Fan smiled but remained silent.
He glanced at the village ahead and quickened his pace.
Upon closer inspection, there were only a dozen or so households in the village.
The smoke from the chimneys was rising in wisps; it looked ordinary and nothing unusual.
And the name of this village is Longevity Village!