Chapter 6 The Shameless "Briefcase"

Xiao Si lowered her head, looking at her nails that had barely grown a little in almost a year, and suddenly felt a wave of confusion in her heart. Having lived for a thousand years, if she were to be called human, she was bloodthirsty yet immortal; if she were to be called a zombie, she had grown from an infant just like an ordinary person. Yet, the river of time seemed to flow exceptionally slowly for her. Not only her body, but also her brain developed at a similar pace. Despite having a thousand years of experience, she did not possess the wisdom of a thousand years like a flowing river, and was still not much stronger than an ordinary fifteen-year-old child. The river of time seemed to flow exceptionally slowly for her. Not only her body, but also her brain developed at a similar pace. Despite having a thousand years of experience, she did not possess the wisdom of a thousand years like a flowing river, and was still not much stronger than an ordinary fifteen-year-old child

Usually, green leaves complement red flowers, yet she is more beautiful than the flowers themselves. The sight of the thousand leaves is truly a marvel of the world. Six hundred years ago, Jiang Liu heard that there was still one in existence and specially took her to secretly observe it. Unfortunately, she was still young at that time, merely a few years old, and the scene has already become blurred in her memory. However, the shock she felt in her heart is something she still remembers to this day

Jiang Xiaosi hopes to be embraced by a handsome prince, but in reality, she has become a briefcase wedged under someone's arm. Her head hangs back, and her backside is awkwardly facing forward

I am afraid, what should I do if he comes again? Moreover, I am very hungry and cannot move.

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Occasionally, she desires to grow up, to quickly attain a well-proportioned figure and engage in a little romance. Yet, she also fears that with the passage of time, one day she too will grow old and die, inevitably parting ways with her father. She is not afraid of death, but she cannot leave her father alone. She understands the taste of loneliness and knows all too well the feeling of aimlessly trudging through the endless river of time, like a living corpse.

Her nose pressed against the window frame, and her eyes brightened. That flower had gone extinct five hundred years ago, yet she never expected to see it here. The Thousand-Leaf Orchid does not have seeds or *illustrations*, and can only be propagated through leaf cuttings. Out of a thousand leaves, only two or three can survive and grow into a plant. Once mature, it is actually easy to care for, as long as it is watered daily. However, its flowering period is excessively long, lasting a hundred years; with the passage of time, who can guarantee that they will not miss a single day in tending to it? Yet, the bloom of the Thousand-Leaf Orchid often lasts only the brief time of a stick of incense. Once mature, it is actually easy to care for, as long as it is watered daily. However, its flowering period is excessively long, lasting a hundred years; with the passage of time, who can guarantee that they will not miss a single day in tending to it? Yet, the bloom of the Thousand-Leaf Orchid often lasts only the brief time of a stick of incense.

Are you awake? Then we can leave. Just follow the road down to the back gate of T University, and you can catch a ride there. No need for me to accompany you.

Shen Mo furrowed his brows, and the air seemed to freeze in an instant. Jiang Xiaosi shrank back slightly, feeling as if in the next moment she would fall dead on the spot, becoming a true zombie.

Jiang Xiaosi, inhaling the fragrance of tea and the aroma of dishes wafting from the kitchen, could not help but swallow hard, casting a pitiful glance at Shen Mo

Who? What is it? Speak!

The ringtone came from Shen Mo, ringing for half a day, yet he remained unresponsive, neither answering nor hanging up.

In the past thousand years, there have been quite a few Taoists wanting to capture them, and she had never seen one so handsome. However, with Jiang Liu's martial arts and magical powers, and the fact that both of them wore a gem taken from a tomb, it was easy to conceal their zombie identities, appearing no different from ordinary people. No matter how powerful this man was, it was impossible for him to discern that she was not human; she was very confident in this. Otherwise, the moment he guessed that she was a Taoist, combined with his ruthlessness when dealing with Di Fan, she would have fled long ago. Perhaps her father could compete with him, but she still needed to cultivate for another thousand years.

Only now do I slowly begin to understand that the wild orchids, nourished daily by rain and dew, perhaps do not require human watering at all. Once domesticated, they live in comfort and gradually become reliant on care, much like the illustrations in books. The attempt to propagate through a thousand leaves is evidently too arrogant and defies the laws of nature, destined to fail; otherwise, the world would be overrun with thousand-leaf orchids, leaving no room for other plants to survive. Just as in mammals, the normal number of offspring born is precisely half the number of mammary glands, and it rarely exceeds that number. The impermanence of all things, the constancy of heavenly principles, and the growth of all living beings in the world follow their own rules and reasons, with everything in the universe having its own master. Yet, I wonder about the existence of zombies, ghosts, and various non-human entities—what purpose do they serve, and why do they exist?

Jiang Xiaosi confirmed that there was no movement, and she sprang up from her chair, looking around. For a moment, she even thought she had returned to several hundred years ago. The room was decorated in an antique style; although the furniture could not be considered precious antiques, it had some age and was certainly not ordinary replicas. Apart from a few chandeliers disguised as oil-paper lanterns, she hardly saw any other electrical appliances. The two-story building formed a courtyard layout, with a small pond inside, a crooked-neck willow tree by the pond, a small vegetable garden, and a grape trellis set up in the garden, surrounded by various flowers and plants, some potted and some planted directly in the ground.

I am not afraid; since you have saved me, you naturally will not harm me again. Even a Taoist must adhere to professional ethics

Otherwise, one would not understand the magic, and so easily subdue Xiao Di. Although he is still young and lacks experience, he is, after all, a vampire of noble lineage

Unknowingly lost in thought, a tear slipped down, and Jiang Xiaosi suddenly realized what was happening. What was going on? She had never been so sentimental! Looking around and rubbing her nose, it was no wonder she had not noticed that the gilded cloisonné incense burner on the table was actually burning a sorrow-inducing incense. Although the fragrance was extremely pleasant, it would inevitably lead one to think of the memories and matters they least wanted to recall and confront.

Regardless, she confronted him directly, refusing to leave today, curious to see how he would handle her. Jiang Xiaosi unceremoniously sat down and began to pour herself a cup of tea, drinking it leisurely.

Thank heavens, at that moment, a sudden ringtone from a mobile phone saved her

Jiang Xiaosi was utterly speechless. What kind of person is this? A young girl in the prime of her youth encounters a vampire, and he doesn't even bother to offer any comforting words, let alone any attempts at concealment. If it were an ordinary girl, she would surely be scared to death. Moreover, the sun has already set, and he actually expects her to go down the mountain alone

Are you planning to answer the phone

Jiang Xiaosi was becoming restless: "Hey, your phone is ringing!"

Xiao Si was being carried in a rickshaw for a tour, but unfortunately, it was going in reverse. When she was younger, she was quite lazy and disliked walking; no matter where they went, her father would carry her, and he did so for what felt like hundreds of years. As she grew a bit older, her father insisted that she was too heavy and refused to carry her anymore. Now, being lifted like this for the first time is quite amusing.

The man who intended to kill Xiao Di with a single strike was naturally Shen Mo, the uncle of Shen Koudan, who possessed extraordinary abilities. After walking for about half an hour, Jiang Xiaosi felt pain in his waist from the tight grip, yet he did not break a single sweat.

Jiang Xiaosi would be strange to be afraid, squinting and crossing his legs while looking at him: "You are indeed a Taoist!"

Therefore, he dislikes dealing with these little brats the most

Is she a human, a zombie, or something else entirely? They have spent a thousand years searching for the answer but still do not understand. As for whether she wants to be human or is completely a zombie, she herself does not know

That bloodsucker from hetushucomcom won't be well unless it lies in the coffin for at least ten days or half a month, so don't worry. You still have a box of tomato juice, so drink it while rolling down the mountain.

She secretly opened her eyes and looked around. The man, carrying her and holding a large box of tomato juice, walked briskly with great vigor, creating a small whirlwind wherever he went. Passersby couldn't help but drool and stare, yet they retreated in deference to his imposing presence.

Passing through the back gate of T University, Shen Mo walked along the winding pebble path by the creek towards the back mountain of T University. T University is located in the northwest corner of Taoyuan City, and the back mountain is entirely planted with peach trees. Although there are no peach blossoms in this season, the area still exudes a serene and elegant charm

Jiang Xiaosi turned around and curiously looked at Shen Mo: "Are you a Taoist priest?"

Shen Mo could no longer endure and finally took out his phone, pressed two number keys, and then hit the hang-up button, after which the phone fell silent. Within a few seconds, it rang again. Shen Mo randomly pressed a few keys, and before he could even hear a greeting, he hung up again. When the phone rang once more, Shen Mo pressed a few buttons but received no response. As the phone continued to ring incessantly, Jiang Xiaosi noticed that his expression had turned fierce, and without hesitation, he raised his hand and threw the phone out of the window.

Shen Mo let out a cold laugh and said, "I tell you, the ghosts in my room outnumber all those in the entire Wanhe District combined. Do you want to take a look?"

Xiao Tang on the other end of the phone was almost in tears. He had clearly explained to Shen Mo how to answer the phone more than ten times yesterday, and it only required the press of a single button! Just one button! Why couldn't he remember it or press it correctly? After tirelessly dialing the number, it was not easy for him to finally get through. If it weren't for the fact that he was driving and worried about the time, he wouldn't want to bother him with a call.

At that time, she did not understand why such beautiful flowers were so delicate, unable to survive without human care. Clearly, with their thousand-petal glass-like leaves, they could only grow into one or two plants. Could it truly be that heaven is jealous of their beauty?

Shen Mo looked at her coldly; he had no fondness whatsoever for this little girl who had just begun to buy pregnancy test strips at the supermarket, nor would he be deceived by her pure and adorable appearance.

In the bamboo forest, there is a two-story ancient-style building, which appears quite ordinary as such structures are very common in Taoyuan City. Upon entering, Shen Mo threw Jiang Xiaosi onto the carved sandalwood chair in the living room, set down the tomato juice, and went off to attend to other matters

Shen Mo sat down and poured himself a cup of tea, saying: "It seems like this has nothing to do with you. It's getting dark soon, and if you don't want to encounter anything on the road, I advise you to hurry home."

No! Jiang Xiaosi was a bit bewildered. With a brave leap, he timely saved the phone that was about to fly out the window and plunge into the pond, uncertainly pressed the answer button and handed it to him

The two individuals faced each other for a moment, while the ringing sound persisted incessantly, like a death knell that refused to relent.

How is it possible? How could someone light such incense at home, constantly forcing themselves to think about those unpleasant things? Isn't the instinct for self-protection supposed to compel a person to strive to forget? Does this person have a tendency towards masochism?

Jiang Xiaosi looked around with her eyes and discovered that she had entered a bamboo forest. Wow, there was actually a formation here. She shivered all over, and Shen Mo paused for a moment, lowering his head to look at her. She quickly closed her eyes again, pretending to be dead.

Just as Jiang Xiaosi was curiously fiddling with the incense burner, a voice sounded from behind her.

Shen Mo's face was almost green with anger as he fiercely grabbed the phone and shouted into it