Volume 1 Huangquan December, Chapter 123: Raising with chopsticks
Nothing happened all night.
Xie Huayao was like in the past. When the junior sister fell asleep, she would stay by and pat her gently and coax her. She coaxed Aling like this at home, and she coaxed little Mu Wan when she came to Xueyan Sect.
Later, when she grew up and left, she was replaced by Arling.
When she woke up the next day, Mu Wan felt very energetic. It seemed that she had not slept so well for a long time. Before, her head always felt groggy no matter how long she lay in bed. Maybe the bitter water was poured out and she felt relaxed. It was already noon,
But it was quiet all around, and she didn't know where they had gone. But she wasn't worried at all - it didn't matter if they were running around the house. She stretched out, got dressed, hung up the umbrella bucket, and pushed
Opened the door.
Yeah, she's awake!
Arling, who was making sand dunes with Dai Luan in the yard, suddenly said this. At this time, a group of people came from nowhere, all familiar faces. They all stayed far away when talking, for fear of disturbing her.
Mu Wan was surrounded by a group of old friends and was a little at a loss for the moment.
What the hell, I haven’t washed my face yet, why are you still watching the fun!
Shan Hai, with his hands behind his back, stood far away from Xie Huayao and several older senior brothers, smiling and saying nothing. It seemed that some of her situation had been exposed to the world by him and Senior Sister Yao early in the morning. More than a dozen people
They crowded over diligently and asked all kinds of questions, which made her a little overwhelmed. After watching the excitement for a while, the two people finally came to relieve the siege.
She hasn't had a good rest yet. If you have any questions, please ask later. She must appreciate your kindness.
Yes, it has been a long journey.
Dai Luan muttered quietly to the side, but it didn't last long.
Although Mu Wan was in a hurry, she was very happy in her heart. However, she kept looking around, looking left and right, but she couldn't find her senior brother's face. This was inevitably a bit disappointing - maybe she was busy, so she didn't dare to ask any more questions.
Junior sister, I want to find senior brother Wu. One senior sister said that someone went to tell him. He stayed up late to deal with things again, and most likely he is not awake yet.
Another senior brother said: "An Xin, everyone has already started organizing the dust-cleansing feast. You will definitely be able to see us before dark."
Mu Wan couldn't help but sigh, she was indeed a sibling who watched her grow up, and she couldn't hide her little thoughts.
Aling quietly said to Dai Luan: No one has called me "Senior Brother Wu" for a long time.
Who is it? The leader’s first disciple? I heard Mu Wan say it. Why didn’t you shout?
He doesn't seem to like saying that anymore. Those who are close or distant are called Yuan Gui directly. Those new disciples and some of his friends who are unfamiliar to us are called Leader Wu directly.
It's so honorable.
is not that right.
As expected, Mu Wan went to visit her old friends who had taken care of her one by one. Her brothers and sisters always wanted to make her sit down and chat, but they all had things to do, and she couldn't sit anywhere.
It was a rough greeting. Everyone's first words were to call her junior sister - even though she was no longer a junior sister, this was only for the disciples of the sect leader. The second words were to ask her when she would leave. It was not that she was looking forward to leaving.
He wanted her to leave quickly, but was afraid that she wouldn't be able to stay for long.
I should stay a few more days. She always laughed and said ambiguously.
Even during lunch, there was no idleness around her. Everyone was chirping like a flock of excited birds. Amidst the laughter and laughter, Shan Hai felt a little uncomfortable.
He couldn't explain why. Those happiness did come from the bottom of his heart, but for some reason, he always had a strange feeling. And the source of this feeling was soon confirmed.
As soon as Mu Wan put down his bowls and chopsticks, a man ran over to this side.
The moment she saw him, Mu Wan opened her eyes wide and didn't say a word. The man didn't say anything either. He suddenly hugged her tightly and didn't let go for a long time.
you are back
That should be her senior brother.
Shanhai and Aluan both looked at him from a distance. Wu Yuangui did have a good appearance, a talented person, and he looked like a gentleman. It was not much different from her description. But maybe after many years, there was something about him that was different from what Mu Wan said.
He is more mature and has a smoothness unique to adults. This is also reflected in his subsequent politeness to Shan Hai.
Watertight, flawless wording.
If you ignore the silence of others.
Mu Wan, who was immersed in great joy, didn't realize it. She just smiled and listened to her senior brother stupidly. The latter had a string of witty words, ranging from her thoughts when she left to the surprise when she returned.
He couldn't sleep or eat well, he was tossing and turning. Mu Wan didn't know whether he believed it or not, but he was quite happy to hear it.
strange.
You have suffered, he said at last.
It's as if he's been rehearsed. It doesn't matter. Maybe he is in the position of acting head and has developed this kind of speech by dealing with all kinds of people in the world. But others say that he shouldn't
Everyone has a gloomy face.
There is respect, but it's just a feeling, a mixture of respect and fear, fear taking over the majority of it.
Wu Yuangui asked about Shan Hai as a matter of course. When he learned that he was a disciple of Linxiao Temple, he slightly raised his eyebrows.
Then, the Taoist priest must know an immortal named Danning.
Yes. How could we forget the ancestor of our sect? It’s just that he has already attained Taoism and Immortality—do you know him?
No, no, Wu certainly doesn’t have such a big reputation. He smiled with a charming smile, but I heard that he left some immortal artifacts behind, and he is well-known in the world.
Well, that's true.
Priest Lin, you must give me a favor at today's dinner. Thanks to your care all the way, the little junior sister can return safely. This child has not made people worry since he was a child, and he must have caused a lot of trouble.
Mu Wan did not refute, but she interrupted him:
Actually there are
Junior sister, listen to me. Wu Yuangui suddenly held her wrist. You should know about your senior sister Yan. I'm still sending people to look for her, but nothing has been found.
Mu Wan was stunned for a moment.
She tried to turn her attention to Xie Huayao for help - it seemed that she had not told anyone yet. But she was not here at the moment, maybe busy in the kitchen. The crystal dumplings she made were beautiful and delicious, and Mu Wan still thought about it in her dream.
If you can come back, it's really God's will. He must be afraid that we will be too sad and send you back as soon as possible.
They seemed to still have a lot to say, but Wu Yuangui still had something to do. They said goodbye reluctantly and left the rest of their words until the evening. Mu Wan had just finished lunch, but Mu Wan was already thinking about the dinner. Senior Brother Wu also said
He said that he would introduce many new disciples and friends to her.
In the afternoon, a group of people pulled her back and forth again. Shanhai and Xie Huayao followed. While walking on the road, Shanhai distanced herself from Mu Wan and took the opportunity to ask Xie Huayao a question.
Is your acting sect leader also an Onmyoji?
Xie Huayao, who was not a member of the list, said that he was free to practice swordsmanship and that dealing with monsters was only for self-defense.
So does he have any shikigami of his own? Or is there a fusangshin born from some old object?
No. Probably not. Mr. Lin, don’t you think so?
Well, we had a friend along the way. Only people who have been with monsters all year round can be infected with such strong monster energy.
Is that so? I haven't seen him very often. When I first noticed it, I asked the other brothers and sisters. Almost all of them grew up with Yuangui and didn't think there was anything wrong. I thought maybe I was worrying too much.
Already.
you have not.
Although Xue Yan Valley is always as warm as late spring, winter is approaching and it gets dark early. As soon as the lamps are lit in the valley, some disciples tell them to attend the banquet.
Lengthy speeches are an inevitable part of any banquet, and there is no way to escape this. However, no matter how slow Mu Wan is, she also noticed that the seating arrangements at this banquet are not quite right. Let’s not talk about why the master is still missing.
But the senior brother sat in the position of the leader - which is understandable. It's just that those senior uncles and the disciples in other rows who came to the front were all seated very low. The seats to the left and right of the upper seats were all filled with
They had strange faces. And those people had almost no expressions. They all had straight faces, looked contemptuous, and looked extremely angry. This made Mu Wan feel disgusted, but it was inconvenient to say anything.
Anyway, the senior brother still takes care of her, and that's enough.
There was still a seat next to Wu Yuangui, but it had always been empty and no one asked. Shan Hai briefly mentioned it, but he just said that he was a very important counselor, but he was not in good health and did not participate. He paid for a glass of wine for him.
At the end of the long banquet table, Dai Luan and Xie Hualing secretly ate crystal dumplings.
The dumpling wrappers are rolled out very thin and steamed until they are transparent. You can see the meat, green beans, corn, and diced radish inside. No wonder A Ling has been bragging to herself for so long. It is really delicious. It also contains a lot of meat, eggs, vegetables and fruits grown in the valley.
, very fresh, two people's mouths were shiny and refreshed after eating it.
Are you bored? Xie Hualing asked her, shall we run away?
But where to go? I'm not familiar with this place. Dai Luan said honestly.
I will take you to the place where the direct disciples live. It is very close and very impressive.
So Dai Luan followed A Ling and slipped away from the banquet. Anyway, there were many people and it was very chaotic. Everyone's attention was focused on those three people. No one would notice the two little girls who ran away secretly. They would pay attention.
Those were the only people who saw them, and it was difficult for them to escape, so it was a good opportunity.
Walking in the exquisitely decorated building, Dai Luan followed A Ling who was holding a candle and felt a little emotional.
I thought the buildings in this kind of out-of-this-world place would be simpler. Did you build these yourself? Mu Wan said, you all support yourself for food, clothing, housing and transportation.
No. Senior Brother Wu only took over the position of head for half a year and immediately hired people to renovate the dilapidated things. Calling it a renovation is no different from rebuilding. It seems that a lot of money was spent, but everyone can speak for themselves.
The beneficiary - who wants to sleep in a leaky house? So, no one asked him where he got the money. But I didn't expect that this was just the beginning, but he told us that he left it for Sister Wan
There is a house, it should be on the third floor. Let's go and have a look.
Dai Luan is not stupid, she has long realized that this place is not that brotherly and respectful.
Who is the empty seat next to Wu Yuangui?
He is said to be a fortune teller and has helped him a lot. He is the counselor of the senior fortune teller. His surname is She, and everyone calls him Master She. However, we have never seen him very often, and those empty seats are all placed to show respect.
The two arrived at the third floor, which was also the highest floor. There was a door with staggered seals and a large lock.
So, why is there a note on that door?
Huh? Where?
Xie Hualing was a little hesitant. Could it be Senior Sister Yan's room?
I'm just going out, why do you want me to see other rooms - Mu Wan's room is not sealed.
It would be great if I could get in.
Dai Luan blinked and asked: Do you want to go in?
Not so good.
While the two were secretly communicating by the candlelight, such a voice suddenly came from the darkness behind them.
