Chapter 9: Why

The healing ability of the soul is much faster than that of a human, and Qin Mu silently smiled bitterly: "Xiao Bai, next time, let's buy a security door..."

She will come again

Qin Mu fixed his gaze on the direction in which that entity had departed, instructing Xiao Bai to take Qiu Lao Liu back to the room before securely closing the wooden door. He understood that the Thunder Summoning Talisman he had hastily written was impressive in appearance but, in reality, could only be considered average. However, the strength of the opponent astonished him. Thunder is the nemesis of all things filthy in the world; even though the power of the Thunder Summoning Talisman is limited, dispersing the opponent would be effortless. Yet, that entity had merely sustained serious injuries and managed to escape.

I do not know either. Qiulan gazed intently at Zhu Tian, extending a hand to gently caress Zhu Tian's face, yet her hand still passed through him

Xiao Bai struggled to drag Qiu Lao Liu's body into the hall, and with a "bang," he threw it onto the ground, kicking up a lot of dust. With a tone of frustration, he said, "Mu Mu, that guy will come back, and you still have the mood to talk about this."

Why? Xiao Bai said gloomily

"Twenty-five years ago? What happened?" Qin Mu asked foolishly, blaming himself for not having asked for the details earlier. The other party had come in such a swaggering manner, yet he was still completely bewildered.

"Doesn't he treat you this way, and you don't regret it?" Xiao Bai listened with some melancholy. This little fox had always been innocent and carefree. Apart from occasionally watching sad romantic dramas with Qin Mu, its world had always been one of carefree joy. Xiao Bai found it hard to understand the kind of devotion that Qiu Lan exhibited.

Just now, forcibly drawing the two symbols in mid-air resulted in a significant depletion of spiritual power, especially the second one. Since Qin Mu was genuinely enraged, he used a relatively complex type of exorcism symbol. If it were an ordinary soul, it would have dissipated as soon as it emerged from Qiu Laoliu's body. Fortunately, this time both symbols were successfully drawn; had they not been, it is likely that he would be kneeling by now

I have liked him since I was young, and Chonghua has given me a chance to live again, to be his wife, which brings me great satisfaction. Qiu Lan looked at Zhu Tian with a face full of happiness

The screaming sound sent chills down one's spine, yet in the face of such a thing, Qin Mu felt not a shred of compassion. He could not conclude who was right or wrong; all he knew was that the person before him was already filled with resentment. If this were to escalate further, it was feared that not a single person in Ningcheng would be left alive.

Qiu Lan merely smiled and shook her head

As for Qiu Laoliu, he can be considered quite a peculiar character, possessing a natural ability known as the "yin-yang eye," which allows him to see various supernatural phenomena. Yet, surprisingly, he has not been frightened to death. Long before Master Qin Mu brought Qin Mu to this secluded place, Qiu Laoliu was already here. At that time, he was merely an apprentice, helping out at his father's restaurant. Later, for reasons unknown, he decided to set up a ghost night market, thus embarking on a business dealing with the deceased.

Zhonghua allows Qiulan to be reborn as the destined wife of Zhu Tian, while Zhu Tian is still born into the Zhu family. They are a result of a family alliance, having been betrothed to each other since childhood. She loves him, but he only treats her with indifference.

Qiu Lan was taken aback by such a response and slowly said: "My husband did not mean it... If you insist on seeking an explanation, I am willing to take full responsibility"

"So what?" Qin Mu raised an eyebrow

What should we do? This broken door is covered in symbols, it can block ghosts but not people. If two more Qiu Laoliu come, my house will collapse. Although Qin Mu was smiling, he was forcefully suppressing the surging energy and blood within him

I also think so, but unfortunately, it cannot be modified anymore. Qin Mu began to meditate and recover as he spoke, uncertain of when that thing would arrive. Perhaps it would harm another person before she could return to her peak state, or perhaps she would appear in the next moment. What is most important now is to restore himself in this critical moment; every bit of recovery counts.

I do not know what exactly happened 25 years ago. After Chonghua reincarnated me as a human, he sealed most of my abilities. However, about 20 years ago, I predicted that Zhu Tian would face a great calamity... So... Autumn Orchid fell into memories of the past

It was at that time that Qiulan encountered Chonghua, who is also Qin Mu's master, and engaged in a transaction for a bowl of Meng Po soup.

The Thunder Talisman was easily affixed to the opponent, and the sky suddenly darkened. A bolt of lightning, as thick as a thumb, abruptly descended from the heavens, striking the opponent squarely. The object let out a piercing scream and vanished without a trace

In Qin Mu's mind, the image of the beautiful woman he saw in the Yin-Yang Cauldron resurfaced. Why does such a stunningly beautiful face carry such heavy resentment?

"In order to protect him." Qiulan looked at Zhu Tian with a gentle gaze, causing Xiaobai to shiver involuntarily. It simply could not understand how such a chubby man with a round face could possibly be liked by anyone

Of course, you don't need to say it! Xiao Bai was not particularly interested in this stunning woman; just the thought that she had emerged from Zhu Tian's body made him feel uncomfortable: "How could you be in his body?"

I was originally an orchid that had cultivated for a hundred years, and my dwelling place was in the room where Zhu Tian lived. I watched that little boy grow from birth to maturity... Autumn Orchid spoke slowly

You are aiding the wicked; do you not know the grave sins this person has committed? He deserves his fate; what right do you have to stop me? Accompanying this statement was a thunderous sound akin to a heavy hammer. The wooden door that Qin Mu had built for convenience seemed to have sustained a significant blow. An object resembling a hoe reached in, and through the moderately sized hole, one could see the expressionless face of Qiu Lao Liu outside. The wooden door that Qin Mu had built for convenience seemed to have sustained a significant blow. An object resembling a hoe reached in, and through the moderately sized hole, one could see the expressionless face of Qiu Lao Liu outside.

Qin Mu felt bewildered, as it seemed that both parties had not disclosed certain matters to him. Hearing the audacious remarks from the person outside, Qin Mu realized he had to make his stance clear: "I say, the person outside, have you perhaps overlooked my presence?"

Xiaobai's eyes turned red, and she suddenly felt that there were events in this world that were even more dramatic than those in television dramas. She reached out her small hand towards the autumn orchid floating in mid-air, but, unsurprisingly, her hand passed right through it: "Why?"

"Get lost!" Qin Mu suppressed the surging blood and energy caused by excessive consumption of spiritual power, and shouted sharply. It seemed as if countless Qins were shouting in unison around him: "Get lost! Get lost! Get lost!"

This symbol stood suspended in mid-air, appearing in a flash, and then completely vanished into the door panel. The person outside let out a sharp scream, followed immediately by the sound of something heavy hitting the ground

"Are you determined to stop me?" Perhaps realizing that fighting was futile, the voice from outside became exceptionally charming, accompanied by an irresistible allure. If Qin Mu were merely an ordinary person, he might have plunged headlong into this trap laced with thorns. Unfortunately for him, Qin Mu was accustomed to dealing with a seductress known for her enchanting nature. Although this particular seductress had not yet reached maturity, Qin Mu had already developed sufficient immunity.

Seeing Qiu Laoliu's dark expression and lifeless eyes, Qin Mu naturally understood what had happened. Initially, he thought that the previous Qiu Laoliu was merely a manifestation created by the other party, but he did not expect that she had directly taken over Qiu Laoliu's body

Qin Mu's complexion was dark and gloomy. He took a deep breath, and with the judge's pen in hand, he once again pointed it at the Yin-Yang Cauldron. In one continuous motion, a gigantic talisman appeared in mid-air before the wooden door. Just as Qiu Lao Liu swung the hoe in his hand once more, it was directed towards the opponent.

Zhonghua? Is that the master Qin Mu has never met? The inquisitive flames of Xiaobai's gossip burn brightly: "What exactly happened?"

"Thus, you released the essence of your entire life, using your final spiritual power to protect Zhu Tian." Qin Mu, not knowing when he had awakened, interrupted Qiulan's words and continued, gazing at Qiulan for a moment before shaking his head: "Master should not have been soft-hearted and left you with even a fraction of your ability."

This is a very clichéd story. At that time, Qiulan, as an orchid that had just begun to develop spiritual intelligence, fell in love with the little boy who often watered her and talked to her. However, she could not transform into human form, and thus could not accompany him. As the boy grew older, he became more mature, no longer confiding in her when he felt wronged, and no longer gently weeding and watering her.

What is this, Qin Mu? Your consultation fee is really too low!" The little white who initially thought Qin Mu's charges were quite steep immediately changed their tone upon seeing their master's pale face.

Qin Mu's expression changed suddenly, but his hands were not idle. With the brush dipped in the talisman water from the Yin-Yang Cauldron, he swiftly drew a talisman in the air, completing it in one go without any pause.

Yet her love grew increasingly stronger. As the boy grew older, when the day came for him to marry, the bride, disliking orchids, was cast aside in the wilderness

Qiu Lan floated in mid-air, looking somewhat worried in the direction of Qin Mu. Seeing Xiao Bai pulling a funny face, she couldn't help but laugh and said: "You need not worry, your master is certainly fine."

Hahaha... The person outside is laughing wildly, as if they have heard an incredible joke: "Qiulan, you regard him as your only husband, but it seems he does not appreciate it. As a fellow woman, I admire your approach, but that does not erase the beastly acts committed by Zhu Tian! If you insist on protecting him, then I have no choice but to accompany you!"

Upon seeing Qin Mu already in meditation, Xiao Bai ceased to speak, and for a moment, the atmosphere became somewhat oppressive

You? Hmph! The other party said disdainfully: "You and I are not even worth considering, mere trifles." As soon as the words fell, thick blood began to seep through the entire door panel, attempting to wash away the symbols on the door.

Qiu Lao Liu's expression changed suddenly, his eyes rolled back, and the hoe he was holding fell limply to the ground, as if something had left his body. Qin Mu quickly opened the door to follow, a thunder summoning talisman he had just written appearing in his hand, drifting towards the moving object. At the moment the door opened, it passed by fleetingly, and he caught Qiu Lao Liu's limp body with both hands, laying him flat.

Although Qiu Lao Liu does not have a master like Qin Mu to systematically teach him about yin-yang matters, he has at least seen pigs run even if he has not seen pork. Qiu Lao Liu has his own set of folk methods to defend against ghosts, and it is not so easy for an ordinary ghost to approach him.

I don't understand..." Xiao Bai fell into deep thought and pondered carefully: "Is he treating you well now?"