Bai Chong'an, the head of the Bai family, is now the only remaining Golden Elixir monk in the family. He also practiced in Danxia Palace when he was young. Later, as he grew older, he could never reach the threshold of Nascent Soul, so he simply went home to take care of himself.
He usually lives in the small house with dead leaves in the back hill and never sees anyone. The chores in the clan should be left to the younger generation. Only for extremely important matters can he be called upon to come forward.
At this age, Bai Mengjin only saw her great-uncle once, when her parents died. She remembered that she was kneeling in front of the soul, and this great-uncle with flowing sleeves and an immortal look came in, looked at her indifferently, and turned to follow
Uncle talks.
"Dinghan is on business for the family. You have to take care of his posthumous affairs. Find a mother-in-law to take good care of his daughter."
The uncle should be respectful.
When Bai Mengjin heard these words, she kowtowed to her uncle. Later, she was bullied and wanted to seek justice from her uncle, but she couldn't even get in through the door of Guye Xiaozhu.
Thinking of this, she curled her lips.
In short, this great-uncle is difficult to judge.
"Master Huo Xian please, Fairy Yue please, Second Miss please."
An old servant greeted him respectfully at the door.
Bai Mengjin stepped into this small house with dead leaves for the first time and looked over curiously.
There is a screen wall as you enter the door. There are piles of rocks on the left and right sides, which are simple and elegant. There is a big tree in the atrium. From the trunk to the leaves, it is dry, but there is an air of condensation. Under the tree, an open handle hangs out of thin air.
The umbrella is made of unknown materials. The top is as black as ink and the bottom is as white as snow.
Seeing this umbrella, Bai Mengjin's eyes froze.
Isn't this the umbrella that was her mother's relic? She knew that this thing was kept by her uncle, but she didn't know that it was displayed like this for viewing.
——No, it's not for viewing. If she saw it correctly, this tree is called Huangquan tree, which can condense the energy of death. Opening an umbrella under the Huangquan tree may attract all the ghosts.
What is this uncle doing? Orthodox Danxia Palace disciples cannot be practicing the art of controlling souls, right?
"Second Miss?" The old servant came to her at some point and called with a smile.
Bai Mengjin smiled back and followed Yue Yunqiao into the house.
I haven't seen him for many years, but this great-uncle still looks like an immortal with his long sleeves fluttering. He leaned against the window and looked at the young man who came in with a smile.
Huo Chongxiao and his junior sister saluted solemnly: "Huo Chongxiao from Qianxiu Peak has met Senior Brother Bai."
His master Changling Zhenren is quite senior in the sect, so just calling him "senior brother" is enough.
Bai Chongan stretched out his hand and said in a friendly tone, "We are all from the same family, so there is no need to be polite. Just sit down."
Huo Chongxiao thanked him and sat down next to him.
Logically speaking, as a junior, Bai Mengjin should stand, but she was too lazy to serve her great-uncle, pretending not to understand anything, and sat with Yue Yunqiao.
Fortunately, this great-uncle was too innocent to care about such a trivial matter and said nothing.
Bai Chong'an took a sip of tea and asked: "How are you, Master Changling? I have been away from the school for decades. I usually live in seclusion and rarely come out of the school."
Huo Chongxiao replied: "Thank you for your concern, senior brother. My master is very good. He became a god ten years ago and is now stabilizing his state."
"You have transformed into a god..." Bai Chongan was a little distracted, but soon smiled again, "Congratulations to Uncle Changling. With his talent, he will definitely be more than this."
Huo Chongxiao noticed his disappointment and responded with a few words, understanding his mood very well. Isn't the saddest thing about a monk the lack of progress in his cultivation?
The two talked about Danxia Palace for a while, and Huo Chongxiao couldn't help but mention: "Senior Brother Bai, what do you think about the monsters in Qingyun City?"
Bai Chongan waved his hand and said calmly: "The government has mages in charge. Once you find out, they will report it to the public for handling."
"but……"
"I will ask them to pay more attention. After all, this is where our Bai family is stationed. If anything happens, it will also affect our children and nephews." After saying that, he praised again, "I have heard about what you did tonight. Junior Brother Huo Junior Sister Heyue is indeed a disciple of Senior Uncle Changling, and she handled it very well."
Yue Yunqiao was still thinking of saying good things to Bai Mengjin, so after hearing the words, she continued: "Senior Brother Bai, thanks to...Senior Sister Mengjin, if she hadn't been vigilant, we might not have discovered the source of the demonic energy, and she also saved me."
"Really?" Bai Chong'an finally focused on this junior and praised with a smile, "You did a good job. Qingru, go back and get a talisman pen and give it to the second lady."
The old servant respectfully said yes.
Yue Yunqiao put down her heavy heart and smiled at Bai Mengjin. Since the head of the family has rewarded her, that vicious aunt can't make things difficult for her anymore, right?
Bai Mengjin smiled back, but didn't take it seriously. Yue Yunqiao didn't hear it, but she knew very well that the tone was full of perfunctory, and this great-uncle didn't take it to heart at all.
But it doesn't matter, she's not the same girl she was when she was a teenager, does she still care about this?
After talking for a while, Bai Chong'an said: "Junior brothers and sisters are destined to come to Qingyun City. As a senior brother, I have to fulfill my friendship as a landlord. You have worked hard tonight to eliminate demons, and you can stay at home for a few days to rest. How about returning to the sect?"
Huo Chongxiao replied gratefully: "Thank you, senior brother, so I won't bother you."
Bai Chongan smiled slightly, motioned to Guan Mowen to make arrangements, and then served tea to see off the guests.
Before going out, Bai Mengjin touched the screen wall casually and praised: "My uncle is really good at picking things. This painting is really beautiful."
Yue Yunqiao said: "If you like, you can make one yourself."
The two chatted and laughed, then followed Huo Chongxiao out of the Dead Leaf Xiaozhu.
Returning to the compound, Bai Mengjin asked: "Mr. Guan, which courtyard are the guests arranged to be in? Can it be closer to me so that I can also be a guide for Senior Sister Yue?"
Guan Mowen replied: "Master Huo and Fairy Yue live in Qinghe Courtyard. Second lady, don't worry, I will arrange for someone to serve you, and I won't let anyone neglect you."
"It's a bit far!" Bai Mengjin was disappointed.
Guan Mowen smiled: "Dong Weng told me that we must entertain guests well. Qinghe Courtyard is the best guest house at home."
Yue Yunqiao said hurriedly: "It's okay, no matter how far we are, there are only a few more steps. Junior Sister Bai, we are waiting for you."
Bai Mengjin nodded, took out the string of copper coins given by Huo Chongxiao and returned them: "Mr. Huo, thank you for taking care of me tonight. The property will be returned to its original owner."
Huo Chongxiao accepted: "This matter has nothing to do with you. It's up to us to thank you."
The three of them talked for a few more words and said goodbye reluctantly. Yue Yunqiao also made an agreement with her to wait for her to come over tomorrow morning and go out to play together.
Bai Mengjin watched their figures gradually disappear, and the smile on his face faded away.
She lowered her gaze, and the demonic energy collected from the monster flashed through her palms, and actually connected with Guye Xiaozhu.
Yellow spring wood, yin-yang umbrella...the source of these evil spirits is actually in your own home?