Chapter 7, Ancestral Manuscript

Willing, of course, it would be even better if we were of similar ages. "Are you married?" This sudden question caught me off guard, and even I felt it was abrupt.

I embraced her thick neck with both hands, furry and truly a good girl

"The Golden Ridge Tomb," it stated solemnly

Amei stands tall, her lion-like mane bristling, her expression stern, gazing down at the pack of dogs with disdain, embodying the spirit of a noble woman who is neither corrupted by wealth nor subdued by power

Upon closer inspection, one can see that Amei is tightly bound with iron chains to a wooden post, surrounded by seven or eight robust and fierce-looking mixed-breed male dogs. Each of them has a menacing appearance, drooling and eager to pounce. Nearby, several crew members with crew cuts stand holding whips, coercing Amei to submit.

The key lies in maintenance. You see, I am already over 1300 years old, yet I still have a smooth and radiant complexion, a spirited demeanor, and a graceful, upright, and attractive presence. Ah Huang's face showed sincerity.

The grass has withered, the flowers have faded, and wisps of white smoke are rising from the bare skin of the young men and the wealthy gentlemen, who are crying out in pain and rolling on the ground.

A word is a promise

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"I have long told you to take me as your master, and once you have mastered the skills, wouldn't it be a piece of cake to leap over such low walls?" Ah Huang complained, "Forget it, just climb onto my back. For over a thousand years, no one has ever had such fortune."

"Uncle, do you know about the golden female catfish that often comes here?" I stepped forward to inquire, who made me guarantee this.

I scoffed, "I have never seen such a boastful dog."

A plump middle-aged man elegantly took a sip of champagne and said in authentic Qinqiang: "Young Master Fang, it is rare for you to have such refined taste. This藏聱 we are all presenting to you not only boasts a pure breed but is also a veritable treasure trove."

The main text of the will is a poem: "The ancient hairpin reappears, the copper coin is revealed, a thousand years later, it meets the eyes of future generations. Not seeing the Wei River, the heart remains unyielding, three mountains and two rivers, one inn for travelers." Li Fengniang raised her eyes to look at me and continued, "The annotation states: 'Seven seven hairpins pierce the abdomen, eight eight tortoise patterns appear, nine nine yin and yang unite, the decayed copper coin is revealed.' An ancient hairpin is also attached to the scroll."

I am at a loss for words

Today is a good day The eyes of Ah Huang are filled with excitement

I let out a long sigh, gently stroking Ah Huang's mane and comforting him, saying: "I see you are getting old and confused."

Today, not to mention the renowned Tibetan Mastiff, even the commonly seen German Shepherd has vanished without a trace

Amei was trafficked to a villa near Phoenix Square in Qindu District. Ah! How despicable, they actually forced her to mate with those vile little black devils! Poor Amei, she is now refusing to eat or drink, living a fate worse than death

We meet often. Ah Huang is very pleased with himself

Hmph

The number of pedestrians gradually increased, including elderly individuals in their seventies exercising in the morning, retired men walking their birds, and vendors selling local snacks from the Qin region, their calls echoing incessantly

"Take good care of yourself. Back in the day, Lady Wu Zhao truly had an extraordinary demeanor. However, looking back, they were indeed quite similar," recalled Ah Huang

What she said is indeed correct; Li Chunfeng's prophecy has come true in my life more than 1,300 years later. I lowered my head and silently gazed at the markings on my lower abdomen, my thoughts surging within. I know that in this life, I will probably never be able to separate from the will and Li Fongniang.

"It's settled then?" Ah Huang said seriously

I remained silent without making a sound

Li Fengniang continued, saying: "If 'Qiqi' refers to 49 people, then that is already sufficient, and I will not harm anyone further. 'Baba guiban jian' likely refers to the possibility of seeing the so-called guiban in 64 days, whether on a person's face, on their abdomen, or perhaps even on oneself"

"Where is it acceptable to directly ask a girl her age?" Ah Huang muttered discontentedly

My family's ancient teachings must be thoroughly studied, particularly the history of the Tang Dynasty, with the hope that future generations will unravel the mysteries of the ancient texts. Therefore, since my childhood, I have been well-versed in both the official and unofficial histories of the Tang Dynasty, yet I still find it difficult to comprehend the meanings contained within the poetry

I focused intently, waiting for the smoke to clear, and saw that the seven or eight henchmen had already fallen, each foaming at the mouth and unconscious. The seven or eight mixed-breed dogs were trembling all over like sifted chaff, with excrement and urine scattered all over the ground

Amei looked at me gratefully, as the large lion's head approached, its long, sticky tongue licking my face.

Just as the words were spoken, a series of thunderous roars erupted from Ah Huang's groin, initially weak and then growing stronger, with wave after wave of shockwaves sweeping through like a mighty thunderclap

"Have you ever seen Wu Zetian?" I asked in astonishment

The second roar, "piss and shit flowing everywhere." Ah Huang's voice penetrated into the depths.

What shall we do? I glanced at the wall, which was more than two meters high, its top covered with sharp and pointed shards of glass

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I cannot go up. My legs have already gone weak

Ah Huang was heartbroken, tears glistening.

Yuan Tiangang

"Where to?" I asked.

Do you have it on you? I asked

My father has very strict requirements for me. Of course, the bets we make between us, even if they involve dogs, cannot be considered bribery, but it is necessary to have a grandiose pretext. The speaker is Fang Xiaodong, the son of the director of the provincial criminal investigation department.

Do you know the meaning of this poem? I asked

"She is a virgin," I explained to Ah Huang

I have never been married and am still an untouched flower. Having said this, she swayed her waist and hips gracefully and departed...

I fell into deep thought

"Haha, I can't see any of that at all, still sexy?" I said, unable to hold back my laughter.

Ahuang realized that he had let something slip, shot me a glance, and turned away without saying another word

I gazed at her beautiful face, her fair and rosy skin, her slender and soft body, how could it be possible

This is retribution, " Ah Huang said resentfully

With a thud, I have heavily landed on the grass in the garden inside the wall

Wait for me. I also shouted loudly, following closely behind.

"Amei is right inside," Ah Huang whispered

So you stabbed 49 people in a row! I said angrily

***

Hmph. It is indeed as I expected

Ah Huang remained silent.

Ah! I was taken aback, feeling a mix of emotions within me, and the flush on my face suddenly faded away.

I hesitated as I climbed onto Ah Huang's back, gripping its mane tightly, and a surge of moral heroism to rescue the beauty arose within me

In name, we have all thought it through; let us call it 'Youth Loss Compensation' or 'Mental Compensation Fee', how about that? The short and stout fellow at the front chuckled.

"Yes, the tortoise spots have appeared, and the will has been fulfilled," Li Fengniang said softly

Let her continue speaking. "Ahuang's voice was transmitted in whispers.

The ancestral manuscript is metaphorical, obscure and difficult to understand, which is quite peculiar sighed Li Fengniang

What about your parents? I asked with concern

"The eleventh day of the ninth month in the lunar calendar." That was Ah Huang's voice

Who is the master of your house? I asked

With a whoosh, my vision blurred, and my body soared nearly three meters into the air, effortlessly clearing the wall without any exertion!

"Ah, what happened then?" I exclaimed in surprise

On the Baijuyuan, the Jin Gang Tomb lies, fifteen miles away, an old friend arrives. Not seeing the face of the flower protector, every night the host's gate opens.

Of course, just jump over it. Ah Huang said nonchalantly

"Stop! Who are you to dare cause trouble here!" The door opened, and the gentlemen in the living room rushed out, with the leader surprisingly being the pretty boy Fang Xiaodong

I interrupted its words: "She is actually over sixty years old? Look at her, with her jet-black hair, willow-like waist, a melodious voice of Qin opera, and breathing like an orchid..."

That was incredible, far surpassing the 'Eighteen Palms of the Descending Insects'! I jumped up in joy

A two-story villa with red tiles and pink walls, adorned with carved beams and painted rafters, is clearly the private residence of wealthy individuals. In the luxurious living room, seven or eight well-dressed men sit, holding wine glasses, some with premium cigars in their mouths, as the atmosphere is warm amidst the swirling smoke and the presence of books.

"Let’s go, Ah Huang, we are going to rescue Ah Mei!" I shouted.

How old are you? A sense of unease inexplicably arose in my heart, and my face unexpectedly felt a bit flushed

You have killed an unborn child I said solemnly

"Really? What does that mean?" I asked.

Indeed, although the dogs we have brought are not as rare as the Tibetan Mastiff, they are all distinguished breeds. After mating today, the puppies will be born in four months. We will conduct a DNA test, and aside from the owner of the father dog, the rest of you present will need to pay Young Master Fang a sum of money, each person 200,000.

Oh. That's how it is

"You don't believe me?" Ah Huang widened his eyes.

"No, I should count myself as 50 people," she corrected.

Ah Huang did not respond, but went straight to Ah Mei's side, rubbing against her affectionately.

A-Huang turned around, adopting a horse stance with its four limbs, its hindquarters raised, aiming at those horsemen. Suddenly, with a flick of its tail, there was a loud "whoosh" as a cloud of yellow smoke mixed with a foul odor erupted from between A-Huang's legs, instantly enveloping those individuals.

"Are you willing to help me?" Who could bear to refuse her pitiful appearance

Indeed, I am penniless, "We can elope," I said

I know that I cannot return to the detective class, and I will have no home to go back to

The villa area located to the northwest of Phoenix Square

"Alas, it is too late, Ah Huang." I lowered my head to convey this dreadful news to him

Hearing the commotion, several crew members with crew cuts turned around, looking at me in surprise, while simultaneously taking a stance to encircle me, raising their whips high in their hands

I quickly said something nice: "I have seen many female dogs, but it is truly rare to find one as young and beautiful as Amei."

I was born in the 33rd year of the Republic of China, and this year I am 62 years old. Li Fengniang smiled calmly.

Refreshing

At this moment, Ah Huang and I have arrived outside the back wall of the villa, and through the wall, we can already hear the barking of dogs inside.

"This is what Amei said." Ahuang had a look of grievance on his face

I am very sorry she lowered her head

Thirty minutes later, Ah Huang and I were already squatting and waiting at the cat and dog market in Bei'an Village

It is just that the figure is somewhat lacking, the waist is too thick, the buttocks are too large, the voice is somewhat off-key, and the mouth is also too... I am deliberately criticizing that woman.

I have no desire to follow in their footsteps. Perhaps it is due to my innate intelligence or good fortune that, after ruling out all other possibilities, I pierced my own lower abdomen with an ancient hairpin on the seventh day of the seventh month this year

"Exactly eighty-six days!" I exclaimed.

Ah Huang became anxious and clarified: "In the twenty-third year of the Zhenguan era, Emperor Taizong passed away, and Consort Wu along with over two hundred other concubines entered the Ganye Temple to become nuns, only returning to the palace in the third year of Emperor Gaozong's Yonghui era. During the three years at Ganye Temple, she often sneaked out to visit my family’s master, greeting me every time she came. " Seeing my disbelief, it further explained, "In the past, when an emperor passed away, the concubines belonging to him would be expelled from the palace (except for those with children), and the new emperor would select new concubines and palace maids. During the three years at Ganye Temple, she often sneaked out to visit my family’s master, greeting me every time she came. " Seeing my disbelief, it further explained, "In the past, when an emperor passed away, the concubines belonging to him would be expelled from the palace (except for those with children), and the new emperor would select new concubines and palace maids. The Tang Dynasty's approach for those expelled from the palace was to send them all to temples to become nuns.

"Both died young," Li Fengniang said with a bewildered bitter smile, "Year after year, day and night, I have been lost in deep contemplation, and in the end, I ended up in a mental hospital"

Just as they were in a state of panic and at a loss, the sound of flatulence abruptly ceased, followed by a torrential downpour of dog urine that came pouring down upon them.

Wuwu... Wawa... Sisi. Ah Huang had never been this furious, his mane standing on end, his eyes bloodshot, veins bulging, saliva spraying everywhere, and with a loud roar, he dashed eastward.

Do you have money? It takes money to redeem Amei," Ah Huang said seriously

It was only in the psychiatric hospital that I learned that my parents and even my grandparents were also patients here. Despite this, they persevered tirelessly in their research, ultimately passing away in a state of melancholy

Ah Huang also fell into deep thought

Oh. I do not know what to say

"The phrase 'Seven Seven Hairpin Piercing the Abdomen' does not seem to refer to the seventh day of the seventh month with a hairpin piercing the abdomen. I wonder if it might refer to the forty-nine people of the Seven Sevens instead?" Li Fengniang revealed a faint smile

***

The first roar was "stirring the soul." Ah Huang whispered to me

Well, since that's the case, I will take you to a place

After a long while, some hybrid small Pekingese, Shih Tzus, Persian cats, and guinea pigs finally arrived, among which were even a few strange and unknown rodent species.

Ah Huang's eyes became moist

I also know that Ah Huang is my master, and I am about to cultivate the supreme martial arts of the world—"Old Dog Eighteen Howls"

"Amei is the same." It certainly said.

Ahuang's face was filled with disappointment, and the melancholy he expressed was truly heart-wrenching to behold

Yuan Tiangang's tomb? I recall the words of Li Fengniang

Yuan Li, hide behind me, for today I shall unleash the first level of the Corpse Technique, 'Old Dog's Eighteen Howls.' You young lad, take a good look and see who truly excels compared to the 'Eighteen Palms of Insect Subjugation' of the little beggar Hong Qigong.

Although I am unarmed, upon witnessing the steadfast and indomitable spirit of Amei, I vow to protect her at all costs, even if it means risking my life

Due to the history of "mental illness" in my family for several generations, and the absence of any extreme behavior, I was allowed to assist with some chores in the hospital, coming and going freely. Thus, I targeted the weaker women, making it easier for me to escape. Li Fengniang chuckled softly

I secretly laughed in my heart, yet maintained a composed expression on my face as I said: "Let us make a deal; I want to find a way to buy Amei back, and you will tell me the meaning of that poem."

The crowd applauded in unison, expressing their approval

Ah, you are referring to the Golden Retriever Yasha Amei, right? I heard that it has already been sold.

Li Fengniang noticed my disappointed expression, smiled charmingly, and said: "I have to leave first, but I will come back to find you. Having heard about these matters just now, how do you wish to deal with me now?"

Ah Huang had already sat cross-legged, with its eyes half-open, as it had begun to practice the art of corpse manipulation.

It is inflamed

"Elopement? Yes, how romantic, but it must be what Amei wants; I cannot go against her wishes." Ahuang lowered his head, appearing somewhat shy.

No, I look every day, perhaps the days have not reached today is ... ...

Ah Huang has also lost his voice

"Be quiet! Those are all advantages!" Ah Huang exclaimed.

Tomorrow I will take you to find Amei, and you can ask her in person. The rest is on me.

I am thinking of Amei, she truly is a beauty, with golden fur, a sturdy waist, a resounding voice, and a sexy big mouth..." Ah Huang murmured.

The glass of the villa was shattered piece by piece, and the clothes of the young men were also torn into fragments, fluttering and falling like snowflakes, each one turning into a white strip of chicken.

Of course I know that, " Ah Huang blurted out

"Alright, for you, I will go all out." I said through gritted teeth, opening my bleary eyes.

I envied her and walked over, gently untying the iron chains that bound Amei.

I was instantly filled with rage, indignant and furious, under the clear sky and broad daylight, that such heinous acts of coercing the virtuous into prostitution could occur, it is a violation of natural justice

"Yuan Li, is it you again?" the pretty boy exclaimed in exasperation.

Before dawn, Ah Huang tugged at my collar to wake me up

What nonsense is this about forcing someone into prostitution? It's all a mess. You trespassed into private property and sent them to the police station!" the short, stout man said sternly

I stepped forward and said with righteous indignation: "You gigolo, how dare you coerce good people into prostitution in broad daylight, it is simply inhumane!"

Indeed perplexing, exceedingly obscure I blurted out a sentence in a stilted manner

I smiled slightly, which cannot be denied, for the pride of an old dog is even stronger

***

Ah Huang, Ah Mei, and I left the villa with the demeanor of victors