Chapter 58: My Family Has a Son Who Has Just Grown Up

  Longjing smiled and said, "That silly boy who kept saying he wanted to protect the foolish child for his whole life, how could I not know? What's wrong, do you have something to say to him? If you're too embarrassed, I can help you out by passing on your message as a favor for your hard work running errands."

  "I hastily said: 'This matter, let's not trouble Lord Longshen with it, let Mei Cai speak for herself.'"

  "It's different when you grow up," Longjing sighed: "A girl can't stay at home, and Ben Shen will have to rely on you from now on."

  I became more and more confused, and hastily said: "Mei Cai is not going anywhere, just wants to find Li Kui Tang to discuss, if can discuss the result, will certainly inform Long Sheng Ye immediately."

  "Does the Lord only think of himself as an old man under the moon?" Longjing sighed and said, "Tsk, tsk, now even a fool like you has something to hide from the Dragon God..."

  It's terrible, if it goes on like this, Longjing will ask me out and I'll be ridiculed. I had to make an excuse to leave, but Guapian was still shouting behind me: "Silly donkey's heart is moving! Silly donkey's heart is moving!"

  It turned out that there was a misunderstanding about the relationship between me and Li Qiting, I was so angry and amused, but too lazy to respond, and went straight to the Smoke and Rain Pavilion to deliver pastries.

  It just so happened that I came out of the Smoke and Rain Pavilion today, but I didn't see Li Kaidao standing in his usual place. I muttered to myself in surprise, but then thought that we hadn't made an appointment with anyone, so it was normal if he was delayed by something and didn't come. However, there was still a hint of disappointment in my heart. I could only head home, and as I walked, just as I was about to arrive, I suddenly heard the clear sound of a baby's crying voice from behind me.

  Uh…… I was extremely hesitant, and immediately thought of the story that the cargo mate on my father's ship had told. My whole body got goosebumps, and I didn't want to go look for it, but that crying sound was so pitiful and sharp, making people unable to bear it, wanting to save that little baby and stop him from wailing.

  I turned back, looked around and saw that the bluestone road of this Purple Jade Hairpin Street was empty, with only willow branches swaying constantly, like a pair of arms beckoning people to come over.

  At this moment, I suddenly saw Hu San'er's thin back shadow quickly passing through the willow trees, hurrying towards the direction of the Rouge River. At this time, the crying sound stopped abruptly, as if it had been taken away by Hu San'er.

  My heart is racing violently, should I follow or not? Is this really Hu San'er, or the person I mistook for Hu San'er? I really want to see where Hu San'er has gone. But if Hu San'er is a monster and finds me, my life will probably be in danger.

  But if I don't go, the rare opportunity to understand the truth will be wasted, and it's a pity. Hu Saner doesn't seem like a bad person either. If I hide well, maybe I won't be discovered. With this lucky thought, I steeled myself and quietly followed him.

  Today is the fifteenth, the moon is like a silver plate, quietly emitting bright moonlight, illuminating the banks of the Huachi River very clearly. Hu Saner's legs are long and his strides are big, walking very fast. I try not to make any noise, running quickly to barely keep up with Hu Saner's speed.

  Hu San'er stood with his back to me, stopping at the edge of the Rouge River. I hastily stopped in my tracks and hid behind a willow tree. All I saw was Hu San'er facing the moon, taking something out of his bosom and placing it on top of his head, then kneeling down to worship.

  Strange, I couldn't help but furrow my brow, this Hu San'er is extremely odd, what is he doing?

  That thing was a white lump, I was far away and couldn't see what it was, it made me anxious. [Shooting birds] I am Shi Hongshi

  At this time, only the sound of a reed leaf swaying was heard, and someone asked: "Who?"

  Hu Saner was so frightened that he immediately fell to the ground, then picked up the things in his arms and ran away quickly.

  In the direction of the sound, a silver arrow shot over, bringing with it a whistling sound as it cut through the air, but it was unclear whether or not it had hit Hu San'er.

  "Monster! Where are you going?" I listened carefully, and this voice was surprisingly familiar. From behind the tree trunk, I took a peek, borrowing the moonlight, and found that it was Li Kaidang, holding arrows, who ran out of the reed marsh.

  Li Kaitang apparently did not catch up with Hu San. Under the vast and white moonlight, his expression could not be seen clearly, roughly about ten percent disappointed.

  I rushed out and asked: "Young Master Li, how did you end up here?"

  Li Qiting was also stunned to see me suddenly appear: "Mei, you're here too..." As he spoke, it seemed like he remembered something and furrowed his brow: "Ah, I followed the demonic energy over here and actually forgot..."

  "I just saw a suspicious figure and came over, by the way, what did you forget?" I asked in a hurry: "Master Li, what happened earlier? What kind of evil spirit was that?"

  Li Qiting's face turned red, and he hastily said: "No... I didn't forget anything. Miss Mei asked about the evil aura? I was patrolling on Purple Jade Street when I heard that the evil aura had caused chaos, so I rushed over to chase it. I saw a demon in this dark place absorbing spiritual energy under the full moon. I couldn't catch up with it, so I shot out a Heavenly Punishment Arrow, but I don't know if I hit it or not."

  "Heavenly Punishment Arrow?" I gazed at the shining bow and arrow, saying: "Is this really the Heavenly Punishment Arrow? Last time, I saw Young Master Li use it to shoot and kill a Shadow Demon."

  "In the lower house, generations have cultivated immortality. Ancestors once produced an immortal, so there are some magical instruments in the family. This Tianya arrow is a heirloom of the ancestors and is said to be given by the Tianya star, with the power of slaying demons and evil spirits, having the spiritual power to break magic and eliminate filth."

  "It turned out to be a treasure." I hope that Hu San'er, who had fled in disarray, could escape this calamity. I continued to ask: "Young Master Li, what kind of monster was it after all?"

  Li Kaitang said: "To use the mysterious yin moonlight to assist in cultivation, the inhalation and exhalation of collection should be the essence of animal cultivation."

  I thought of that unclear and ambiguous baby's cry, my heart became more and more chaotic. If I tell Li Jie Tang about Hu San Er's matter, will Li Jie Tang, in order to slay the demon, chase him to that sauce shop and shoot Hu San Er dead? Ah, whether I say it or not, it's all not right.

  And I had never clearly seen the front face of that back, only feeling it was Hu San'er, without being 100% sure, and couldn't help but hesitate more and more, framing an innocent person is not a trivial matter.

  "Mei, did you get a fright?" Li Qiting's straight eyebrows furrowed in concern as he looked at me.

  I waved my hand and made up my mind, thinking that it would be better to ask Hu San'er tomorrow. "I wasn't frightened, I often followed the Dragon God running errands, and even ate some Ta Sui's egg-laying equipment, but I didn't think much of it."

  "That's good, although I didn't catch up with that demon, it's fortunate that there will be another chance in the future. As long as he is still on Purple Jade Street, I can find his demonic aura again. Miss Mei being safe and sound is the most important thing...” Li Xiangtang said this far, then hastily added: “It's already so late, I'll send Miss Mei back home now!"