Chapter 10: The Beauty Rolls Up Her Pearl Curtain, Sitting Deeply with a Frowning Brow

  I suddenly remembered the matter of Wei Gongzi not being able to see Longjing Gongzi, but it was strange that I should be scared out of my wits yet remained extremely calm. I couldn't even explain it myself, and directly asked: "Longjing Gongzi, why did Wei Gongzi not see you yesterday?"

  Longjing Gongzi sneered and said, "Do you think everyone can see me? You just happened to have eaten the thousand-year-old flesh of Jin Lao Tai Sui, others don't have this kind of once-in-a-thousand-years opportunity. That rare object is not as common as the dog urine moss behind your house."

  "The young master said, 'That rotten human head?' I should have felt a chill, but for some reason, I remained calm and unruffled, feeling even more awkward."

  Longjing Gongzi looked at me with a smile: "Oh, forgot to tell you that the thousand-year-old flesh and blood of Jin Lao Tai will grow into a human head shape in ten years, vaguely have a face in a hundred years, and only after a thousand years can it be vividly alive. After taking it, one can communicate with spirits, see all things in the three realms, hear all sounds in the three realms, and even forget the fear of humans. It's a rare immortal medicine, so it's actually a waste to give it to you to eat. The rest, although not very tasty, is better than nothing, so I'll just swallow it as a snack."

  Treat a rotting human head as a snack? What he swallowed that day wouldn't be...

  The more I listened, the more confused I became. I also recalled that strange sound from last night, something about the demon world and the underworld, which made me suspicious. I hastily asked: "Dragon Well young master, are you saying that only by taking that rotten human head can one see you? If so, then aren't you a mortal?"

  "It's just that I used a technique to distract him, so that foolish big fellow couldn't see me. Can you see anything about me that doesn't seem human?" Longjing Gongzi spun around in place, his sleeves fluttering, his tall and slender figure standing upright, truly a refined and elegant young nobleman who could not be found even in books or paintings.

  "So it turns out that you're an extraordinary person with a unique skill..."

  "Ah, if you want to think that way, then go ahead!" Longjing Gongzi squeezed his eyes into a mischievous expression, making people feel uneasy.

  I recalled the matter of Wei Gongzi and Xiaonu, and asked: "Longjing Gongzi, since your abilities are so great, Mei Cai wants to ask, recently there have been disturbances on Zi Yu Chuan Street, is it related to that night hag? And what about Wei Gongzi's wife..."

  "That was a voluntary transaction, an exchange of one thing for another. No one could have stopped it. I told you earlier that there's something strange about the Purple Jade Hairpin Street. What do you think?" Longjing Gongzi gazed thoughtfully at the swaying lanterns of the Smoke and Rain Pavilion with his slightly narrowed eyes: "The best part is yet to come."

  "I had to ask, 'But, Dragon Well young master, how do you know so many things? What kind of person are you? Even if you have great abilities and can catch monsters, but always sneaking into the Dragon God Temple to steal offerings... If you get caught, the consequences would be unthinkable. I'm just trying to help, if the villagers catch you, they'll definitely take you to see the official, accuse you of desecrating the gods, and when the time comes, getting beaten with a stick wouldn't be worth it.'"

  "Sneak food offerings? How could I be sneaking, I'm openly and honestly eating." The young master said with a pleased expression: "However, if you don't say it and I don't say it, how would the neighbors know?"

  "Shut up! Shut up!" The parrot loudly cried out in discontent.

  "Hmm... The main hall doesn't allow outsiders to enter, so it's naturally not easy to get caught. This Longjing young master is indeed reasonable in his words, leaving me speechless."

  Longjing Gongzi looked at my wooden expression and smiled: "You don't have to worry about this, as long as the Dragon God Temple can keep the local water and soil peaceful, it's naturally a sign of prosperity, no matter who made the effort, the villagers benefited, and absolutely nothing can be said."

  I could only nod: "Young master, what you said is not wrong. At present, the most important thing in Zi Yu Street is still the origin of that night woman. It must be a harmful demon. Since young master can catch demons and recognize ghosts, why not eliminate the harm for the people? Now, no one does not know about the legend of the night woman. When the time comes to capture the demon, the neighbors will surely thank you heavily."

  "The true identity of that old woman, you will know soon. Now let's see the commotion of that shameless ghost." The corner of Longjing Gongzi's mouth slightly rose, revealing a mysterious expression that was like a smile but not quite: "With the three realms in chaos, I can take advantage of the situation to have a good meal."