Chapter Four, a desiccated corpse

You men are truly ridiculous, always thinking that girls are just as profit-driven as you are. I am utterly exasperated!" Hai Ji's wife interjected with displeasure.

Understood. "Rekawa sighed and said.

I don't know, it's my fault... it's all my fault!" Haiji desperately tugged at his own hair, "If I hadn't meddled, she wouldn't have died! She wouldn't have ended up in a situation where she couldn't even have a tombstone or a funeral!

"Alright, you are not wrong," said Ruikawa, his expression darkening. He had long understood what Haiji was saying, but he had simply refused to believe it. Now, Haiji had presented the bloody reality before him, and there was no escaping it.

Rekawa took a deep breath, helped Haiji up, and said: "Don't be like this! It is not you who is killing!"

Yo yo yo! Isn't this the leader of the mountain bandits! When are you coming to raid my home?" A familiar person recognized Ruikawa and said with a smile

"Ah, no, didn't you say that if you don't raid my house, you are my grandson? No, no, you must come and raid my house, otherwise you are my grandson!" As soon as he said this, the people around burst into laughter.

Not long after, Haijijia

It is quite interesting, so how did you manage to do it? Don't say it was your eloquence that persuaded him

Indeed, she escaped on her own. It is said that she slipped out through the window in the dead of night

Just as Ruikawa and the small cart passed each other, one side of the cart's wooden wheel rolled over a stone, causing the entire cart to tilt over, and the white cloth wrapped around it rolled down until it collided with Ruikawa's leg, at which point it came to a stop

More beautiful than my wife

Hehe, I am quite familiar with him. Don't be misled by the fact that he always carries a knife; in reality, he is just a bit fierce on the surface and does not provoke others actively

A scene from the market just now appeared before Ruikawa's eyes

Oh my... but if he must drink blood, why does the young master of the Lanruosi family have to drain her completely

You don't understand anything! The key is business, business! He said he would consider collaborating with my family

You are drunk! Look at what you are saying!

A sense of extreme sorrow and despair spreads like a shadow over the pages of the book

That night, Haiji returned home in a drunken stupor, supported by his wife. Ruikawa, who was chatting with Haiji's mother, was taken aback at the sight of Haiji, who looked like a pile of mud.

Go to hell! Reikawa threw Haiji onto the bed and turned to leave

Her family is unlikely to agree

Is that so... then when will you hold your son?" Ruikawa asked

At the beginning of the establishment of the Broder nation, the law stipulated that those who died from being drained of blood could not be buried in graves. Reikawa's uncle told him that this was to prevent unrest from brewing during funerals and tomb-sweeping. This law, which was clearly contrary to reason, ultimately evolved into a provision that those who died from being drained of blood could not receive a funeral, and their graves could not have any form of tombstone.

Congratulations! When he is born, I will definitely send you a generous gift

Someone has lost their life, and Ruikawa must express his condolences. However, why did he transport the body directly instead of holding a funeral? Ruikawa was puzzled

"Do not mention that nickname, I was just bragging!" Ruikawa glared over, frightening several passersby nearby into turning and running away

They may not necessarily know that it was you who made the introduction

"I am sorry, I apologize, I am sorry, I apologize, I am sorry, I apologize..." The middle-aged man stared blankly, mechanically repeating these words, his voice devoid of any emotional fluctuation. He walked in a daze, swaying unsteadily, until he squatted down beside the corpse

I apologize. He continued to speak as he brushed past the startled Ruikawa

What is wrong with speaking the truth? She is getting married in two months

"Just kidding! Come on! I'll help you to bed!" Ruikawa said with a hearty laugh, as he assisted him into the bedroom.

At this banquet, the national clan has arrived. In the realm ruled by the blood clan, the blood clan is referred to as the national clan, signifying the fundamental ethnicity of the nation

The merchant laughed out loud

But this is my fault! Hai Ji suddenly grabbed Ruikawa's shoulders and shook him, saying, "Moren is from the outer city and has no noble protection; according to the law, the blood clan has no fault in draining her!"

I will handle the matter well. The door opened and closed, and Ruikawa left

Rekawa smiled awkwardly with a bitter expression

Are you still feeling spirited? Step aside quickly! Blocking the way maliciously, be careful that I go find the guards to report you

"Just kidding, we don't drink." Ruikawa helped Haiji into a chair and said, "But you, how did you end up like this?"

"So you are overflowing with girlish feelings?" Ruikawa said disdainfully, "I will have to give you a big bowl of offal soup tomorrow morning, otherwise don't expect to wake up."

Finally, the door was gently pushed open, and Haiji cautiously peeked out to take a look, pulling the bewildered Ruikavala in and closing the door tightly

Upon hearing this, Ruikawa was filled with rage

This one... heh heh, he is quite interested in a girl, and coincidentally, I know that girl, so I made an introduction for him

How could this happen

Hmph! Reika turned and left

Oh... you are back already, I thought you would be drinking until very late

What shall we do next? Reika thought

It is time to go back. Walking on the desolate street, Ruikawa thought.

A desiccated corpse of a girl

You do not understand! That is the young master of the Lanruosi family! Do you know how many enterprises the Lanruosi family owns? The chamber of commerce to which my family belongs is controlled by his family. Moreover, we have been having a pleasant conversation!

He carefully rolled the body back into the white cloth, murmuring: "Don't catch a cold, don't catch a cold, don't catch a cold..." He lifted the wrapped cloth, his movements solemn as if he were holding a rare treasure

On the small cart is a large white cloth, and based on the uncle's demeanor as well as the shape and size of the wrapped cloth, anyone could easily deduce that this is a corpse

However, the fierce gaze of Ruikawa immediately silenced them, and even two more individuals fled.

Everyone inside was present, yet there was a profound silence. Haiji's wife and mother sat together on the long bench in the outer room, their hands clasped, and Ruikawa read the fear in their eyes

a desiccated corpse

"Wow, what happened? How did you end up like this?" Ruikawa hurried to support him

Hearing the sound of an argument, a little girl by the jewelry stall nearby curiously looked over. Just then, Ruikawa disdainfully turned her head away, and by some strange coincidence, their eyes met. You looked at me, I looked at you, staring wide-eyed at each other.

That must be his child. Children are always the treasures of their parents

Haiji weakly supported his forehead and squatted down: "Ruikawa, take good care of my family"

Oh, what a lovely young lady! Should I make a move? Reikawa thought.

How beautiful

Haiji's wife shyly retreated to the inner room, leaving Haiji to proudly exclaim: "It has already been three months!"

You have become even less honorable... not only teasing my wife, but also wanting to tease me...

The girl you mentioned yesterday? How could that be?

Approaching us, a somber middle-aged man pushed a small cart, walking with little energy. He was dressed appropriately yet untidily, his clothing marked with tear stains. He kept his head down, his eyes rimmed with red, his gaze vacant, and he swayed with each step.

You know nothing! This is cooperation, cooperation! As a decaying entity, do you have any idea how difficult it is to make the nation consider such matters?

Rekawa lowered his head, and one end of the white cloth completely loosened during the rolling, revealing the body wrapped inside

"Um, I apologize, but my wife and I cannot go," Haiji sighed helplessly. "We have been invited to a banquet. The host is an important business partner of my father, and as the only male left at home, I must attend."

On the second day of arriving at the Chulin Fortress, Ruikawa sold all the furs he had hunted in recent days. After completing the business, Ruikawa stood at the street corner with his hands on his hips, looking up at the sky, feeling refreshed.

There are bystanders present; they will find out sooner or later

Is it just a consideration, and you are this happy about it

Not long after, Haijijia

Is it impossible to seek the protection of the Lanruosi family for the "Illustrated Book"?

His wife shot him a glance

Rekawa, you are not being considerate! Taking advantage of me while I am drunk and teasing my elder...

"Are you drunk? Then I will help you to bed," said Ruikawa with a meaningful smile

Rekawa was taken aback, suddenly jumping back and screaming: "What... what is that!"

Is that so? the merchant said with confusion, Although he is young, he certainly looks like a thug

She went to the inner city last night. Today at noon, her family only received a dry corpse

Do not let me encounter you in the wild ! Hmph !

So what? What does this have to do with your excessive drinking?

The merchant looked at the passerby who had mocked Ruikawa with admiration and said: "You are truly a brave gentleman, able to calmly and sarcastically speak in the face of such barbaric and rude armed thugs"

Rekawa lowered his head in displeasure, glaring at the merchant in front of him, yet remained silent

According to the law, this has nothing to do with you either

Hey, hey, hey! That little soldier, don't block the road!" A merchant driving an ox cart grumbled unhappily at the human barrier in front of him

The Morun family cannot take revenge on the Blood Clan, nor can her fiancé's family. But they can take revenge on me! I was the one who introduced Morun to Xiaolanruo! It was me! I will bear this anger! And no one in the entire outer city will speak on my behalf!

Then the little girl, in terror, clutched her chest and turned to run away

Are you asking me to give my beloved wife to that beast to be torn apart

You! She had already had a bit to drink, and upon hearing those words, she felt both shy and angry, her face reddening even more.

"He is dead. Morun is dead." Haiji crouched down, holding his head in anguish

Still sharp

"Haiji! I am Ruikawa, I have returned!" Ruikawa said, knocking on the door in confusion

Oh, whose daughter is this? Such good fortune

"Alright," Ruikawa shook his head, "Is there any happy event at his home?"

Putting aside these worries, with the business already concluded, Ruikawa felt it was time to invite friends out for a meal

... ...

After acquiring the supplies from https://www.hetushu.com, Ruikawa also completed the final task at the Chulin Fortress

If it were in the past, someone inside would have already answered the door. It is unlikely that Haiji would take his whole family out when he has an appointment with him

I am sorry, I am sorry, I am sorry..." He carefully placed the cloth back onto the car, swaying as he walked back to the rear of the vehicle, and began to push it forward.

Rekawa stepped aside, silently bowing his head in mourning

Buried in the ground, that is all.

Her family said that she was invited by the people of Lanruos to the inner city as a guest last night

The following evening, as the sun set in the west, the evening glow was brilliant, and shadows gradually engulfed the ground

Do you think I am foolish? The place where I am standing is someone else's stall, but they simply did not set up today! I am standing here basking in the sun, quite legitimately! As for you, couldn't you wait for others to pass before moving? Why must you squeeze in here, as if you are in a hurry to be reborn

Where the cloth was loosened, a desiccated corpse revealed its shoulders and the upper part. Its skin was deeply sunken, emanating an eerie glow that outlined the contours of the bones. The long ponytail indicated to Ruikawa that this was a girl

"Hehe, how unfortunate," Ruikawa said with a malicious smile. "Do you think she will regret the engagement now that this has happened?"

A girl named Morun, who, like me, comes from a merchant background, you do not know her. Hmm... she is a very beautiful young lady

It lay on its side, a twisted smile that was utterly unsettling. It grinned widely, its teeth just brushing against Ruikawa's calf, as if about to take a bite.

What happened?" Reikawa asked

What do you understand! Time is money, do you think everyone is as lazy as you, idling around with nothing to do!

He is holding his grandson

Rekawa did not know how long he had been standing there

He did not know that at this moment, Ruikawa, who was striding away, was secretly cursing in his heart

"My armor is in the room; you may use it if necessary." Reikawa drew the knife, flipping it back and forth in his hand, his gaze meticulously scanning every inch of the blade, and finally, with satisfaction, he sheathed it.