Chapter 7 He Saved Me
Having opened two coffins in succession, my courage has increased slightly
No wonder there isn't even a night watchman in the ancestral hall; they probably fear that the dead might rise at midnight
I came to my senses and realized that the coffin lid had been lifted, and the surroundings were empty, with only Su Qingyuan and me.
Following Su Qingyuan's instructions, I stood guard in the ancestral hall for over ten minutes. Just as the coffin along with the fox corpse was about to be completely consumed by the flames, a sudden sound of footsteps came from outside the door
This is indeed a straightforward, efficient, and time-saving method
I nodded in understanding, lifted both coffins in one breath, yet still did not see the fox corpse
I saw him quickly draw a circle in the air with his left hand, and it seemed that an invisible barrier formed in the air, blocking the attack from Xiaomanzi's corpse
I felt a bit confused and couldn't help but ask Su Qingyuan: "What exactly happened to Xiaomanzi's corpse just now? Why did he come back to life while the other corpses remained unaffected?"
I gritted my teeth and forced myself to walk in front of the first coffin
The coffin was pushed open, revealing Zhang Youde's eldest son inside
You should act a bit faster
In the village, when a funeral is held, it is essential to set up a mourning pavilion; the coffin will never be placed directly on an open area without any cover
It seems that this is undoubtedly the last bite
You guard the fox's corpse until it turns to ashes before leaving, find a place to hide, and do not let anyone find you
That thing let out a terrible scream
A wave of fear washed over me
The face is blank, devoid of features, appearing inexplicably eerie and terrifying
Half a face suddenly pressed against a tuft of furry substance, a pair of dark red, bloodshot eyes abruptly opened wide, staring intently at me
It was he who saved me
In a state of panic, the wooden hairpin on my head fell down. I grabbed it in my hand without having time to think further and fiercely thrust it upwards.
Do not look at me with such foolish and bookish eyes. Su Qingyuan clasped his hands behind his back, casting a faint glance over my face, a hint of disdain flashing in his golden eyes
The coffin was filled with a child covered in red hair, who was none other than Zhang Youde's grandson, Xiaomanzi. However, his appearance at this moment had changed significantly from before
However, there are five coffins, all covered with lids, and I cannot distinguish which one contains the fox corpse; I can only open them one by one to take a look
This coffin is coated with tung oil, which is highly flammable and can ignite easily with an open flame
He heard my voice, and with a mechanical "click, click, click," he turned his head and stared directly at me
I opened my eyes and saw a face of unparalleled beauty
I exerted all my strength and pushed hard, only to find that the coffin lid was surprisingly light. With one excessive force, half of my body plunged directly into the coffin.
Wow! That's impressive!
Chen Dalong and the others nailed me inside the coffin, and they probably never imagined that I could escape with my life, which is why there was no one left to guard the ancestral hall
Su Qingyuan's handsome and cold face flashed with a hint of impatience, but he still opened his mouth to answer me
Break!
The most terrifying thing is that his eyes are open and they move
The radiance of the wooden hairpin gradually dims, my vision becomes increasingly blurred, and my eyelids feel heavy and begin to droop
Su Qingyuan, what do we do? He has come out! This is the first time I have seen a corpse come back to life, and it is someone I know. I feel both anxious and scared, and my voice is trembling.
A warning bell rang loudly in my heart
Just now, I happened to stab his forehead with a wooden hairpin, and blood slowly trickled down the contours of his face, adding an even more chilling and terrifying aura.
This indeed makes it convenient for me to destroy this fox corpse
Yet even so, one is still trapped inside this coffin, unable to escape death
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These individuals were all afflicted by the poison of the fox's resentment before their deaths. Once this poison penetrates the bones, it will drain the vitality of the living, causing the body to gradually transform into that of a fox
Although it was just a fleeting glance, I am certain that what I saw was the body of a child, yet I do not understand why his entire body was covered in red hair
In the midst of confusion, a glimmer of light suddenly appeared before my eyes
With the crisis averted, I can confidently continue to lift the coffin
I see now
There were exactly two candlesticks in the ancestral hall, and I immediately went to fetch one.
What should I do? I turned back to Su Qingyuan, seeking his assistance
These coffins have been deliberately placed in the center of the courtyard to absorb the moonlight and阴气, suggesting that there may be ulterior motives at play
Fortunately, this corpse has not yet risen from the dead
"Deception, it has come back to life!"
Did the firelight attract the villagers' attention
Aww
Disperse
It is Su Qingyuan
Subsequently, the index and middle fingers merged together, gracefully drawing several incomprehensible runes within the circle, akin to flowing clouds and flowing water
Directly burn
"It's just a corpse, why are you so flustered?" Su Qingyuan looked at my panicked expression with utter disdain
Are you alright? I couldn't help but ask with concern
This time I carefully controlled my strength, fearing to repeat the same mistake
At this hour, the villagers should have long been asleep; how could anyone have come to the ancestral hall?
I was terrified to the extreme, struggling desperately
His fingers are fair and slender, with long joints, and all his movements are executed seamlessly, exuding an indescribable elegance and beauty. The moonlight casts a glow on his exceptionally handsome face, making him appear almost like a deity in a moment of daze
Just as he was about to lean in to light the fire, a gust of cold wind swept in from nowhere, extinguishing the flame with a "poof" sound
His corpse had also grown inch-long red hair and - pictures - books, and his body was so emaciated that only the skeleton remained, curled up inside the coffin
He stealthily circled around the corner of the ancestral hall, not knowing what he was up to
At that time, my grandmother forced me to wear this wooden hairpin, and I was reluctant to wear it because I thought it was old-fashioned. I never expected it would save my life at a critical moment
With a light call reminiscent of a cold spring washing jade, Su Qingyuan's two fingers advanced directly to the center of Xiaomanzi's brow.
"What are you still dawdling for?" Su Qingyuan urged impatiently, his tall figure blocking my way.
Su Qingyuan's gaze sharpened, and a hint of disdainful smile appeared at the corner of his mouth: "Is there even a need to ask? Just set it on fire."
The light gradually intensified, expanding, with the wind brushing against my face
I was taken aback and could not help but become alert
The originally chubby face has become so thin that it is merely skin stretched over bones, the hands are as slender as withered branches, and the eyes are filled with resentment and a fierce glare
He stood before me, a figure of elegance and grace, exuding an extraordinary presence. The gilded trim of his black robe accentuated his tall and slender stature, with long sleeves that added to his dignified appearance
Look! He, he, he has sat up!
At first glance, it resembles a corpse of a dead person forcibly encased in a fox fur.
I dared not delay, so I took a candlestick and ignited the coffin.
It seems that I, Bai Xiang, have indeed encountered a stroke of good fortune; not only have I regained my life, but I have also effortlessly found the fox corpse.
I faintly heard the sound of liquid dripping, and after a while, a faint smell of kerosene began to waft through the crack of the door
If it weren't for Su Qingyuan's overly gloomy appearance and unapproachable demeanor, I might have considered seeking his support
When an open flame encountered the tung oil on the coffin, it immediately sizzled and ignited, and the flames quickly engulfed the entire coffin
I let out a slight sigh of relief, intending to thank Su Qingyuan, but I noticed that his complexion was not looking well. His originally delicate skin had taken on a sickly pallor, and the tips of his fingers were even slowly becoming transparent
Su Qingyuan's indifferent voice carried a hint of fatigue: "It's nothing, I just expended too much spiritual energy earlier; I need to rest for a moment to recover"
He was crawling on all fours, emitting visible black smoke from his mouth, his blood-red eyes fixed on me as he lunged towards me
What I did not expect was that there seemed to be only one person outside the door, and there was no intention to rush in to put out the fire
He casually reminded me: "A corpse that dies an unnatural death is most averse to being illuminated by moonlight, as it is prone to reanimation"
I mustered the courage to take a glance and found that the red hair on Xiaomanzi's corpse had disappeared, her eyes were closed, and there were no signs of resurrection.
In an instant, that chilling wind vanished, leaving only a faint, unwilling growl echoing in the distance
I clutched the bloodied wooden hairpin, my whole body trembling uncontrollably, my heart pounding wildly due to lack of oxygen
Oh no
The dark energy on Xiaomanzi's face dissipated in an instant, and his body was also repelled, falling back into the coffin, becoming motionless once again
I tried to push it, but it wouldn't budge; the coffin lid seemed as heavy as a thousand pounds
Zhang Youde's family is not lacking in wealth; the coffin is made of high-quality paulownia wood, appearing quite substantial.
Ah! Let go of me! Who are you?
Su Qingyuan remained calm as usual, glanced at the moon in the sky, and said in a steady voice: "You continue to open the coffin, I will handle things here."
How? Is it very comfortable in the coffin? Do you want to live here
It turns out that Chen Dalong and the others placed me in the ancestral hall
What is it if not a resurrection?
Don't touch me
If there are many people, and at this moment someone rushes in to extinguish the fire, I am concerned that the fox carcass will not be completely burned.
If not handled properly after death, it is very easy for the body to rise again
Still not giving up? Su Qingyuan let out a light scoff, formed an incomprehensible hand seal with one hand, and then waved it towards the void.
What exactly is that thing
I quietly leaned against the wall, trying to ascertain how many people had come outside
The coffin parked on the side belongs to the Zhang Youde family of four, and the extra coffin, without needing to guess, is undoubtedly meant for the fox corpse.
His remark drew my attention as well
I hid behind him, trembling all over, on the verge of tears: "I, I am scared..."
The other party seemed to be wary of the wooden hairpin in my hand. After being injured by me, they immediately covered their face with their long sleeves and quickly disappeared into the darkness
I used both my hands and feet to quickly crawl out of the coffin, but to my surprise, as soon as I landed, I saw five identical coffins neatly arranged beside me
Just after finishing speaking, Xiaomanzi's corpse had already crawled out of the coffin
I was so frightened that my soul seemed to leave my body. In a hurry, I lifted my head, my legs felt weak, and I staggered backward, pointing at that coffin, my speech faltering.
After all, I am still of use to him; if there were to be any danger, he should not stand by and watch me perish.
The corpse just now was that of a three-year-old child, with a pure constitution, making it easy to absorb negative energy, which is why it was the first to undergo a transformation.
The wooden hairpin emitted a white light in the darkness, and only then did I see clearly that it was a face as pale as a mask.
After speaking, he vanished right before my eyes
He intends to set fire to the ancestral hall
Su Qingyuan stood calmly and composedly beside, showing no intention of stepping in to help
Lifting the coffin lid is somewhat detrimental to one's moral integrity, and I cannot help but feel a bit apprehensive. However, seeing Su Qingyuan beside me brings me a slight sense of reassurance.
Her head, adorned with silver strands, is simply held up by a plain white jade hairpin, exuding an innate sense of nobility amidst her languid demeanor
Bitterness and resentment surged within me