Chapter 5, Running Away from Home

The method of cultivation is very similar to what I have read in novels, yet it is easy to speak of but difficult to practice. Moreover, the energy within me is simply impossible to capture, let alone control

This is also my first time having such contact with a girl, my face flushed and my heart racing, not knowing what to do, just gazing at her charming face, feeling a flutter in my heart

I have something on my mind, so I went to sleep when it got dark. Xiao Lu did not dare to enter the house and stayed outside for a while before going back to sleep.

I recalled the bracelet given to me by my grandfather, but tokens of affection are meant to come in pairs, and this one does not count

At last, she was about to go out again, instructing Xiao Lu to keep an eye on me. After seeing her off, I knew the time to leave had come, but it was impossible to walk to the market on foot. Moreover, Xiao Lu followed me closely during the day, so I could only leave at night

Passing by the territory of the Corpse King, there was a small mound next to the large golden mound, which should belong to Dongzi. Xiaoling instructed the stone beast to make a circle, and then it flew towards the direction of the market, landing in the mountains at midnight. We gathered some dry leaves to hide it.

Xiao Ling and I quarreled over this matter, while descending the mountain under the moonlight. However, when we reached the mountain pass outside the market, she suddenly pulled me to hide behind a tree. Just as I was about to ask, a group of people approached from a distance, dressed in white garments and mourning attire, consisting of both men and women.

I nodded quickly in response. She sighed upon seeing this, looked at me with a strange expression, and said, "Although there is no wedding, we are husband and wife, and we need a token of our union."

Regardless, during this period, we have been sleeping together; she is my wife

Finally, I took a glance at the crooked characters, feeling satisfied. I neatly folded the quilt on the bed and quietly stepped out.

I waited for a while, but my sister-in-law still did not wake up. I crawled out to look at her lips, which resembled peach blossoms, and couldn't help but lean in to kiss her. However, just as I got close, her big eyes opened wide, staring quietly at me. Startled, I shivered and blushed, retreating back into the blanket.

Sister-in-law took a wooden box from the dressing table, and upon opening it, there were two rings inside, identical in style, with only the gemstones on the ring faces differing—one was pure black and the other was pink. The craftsmanship was exquisite and meticulous; even without knowledge of jewelry, one could tell that it must be very expensive

Just as I was about to do this, a voice calling my name came from the shadows. It was Xiao Ling. When I approached, she pulled me into the darkness and asked, "Are you really going to leave?"

Days are spent in cultivation, my sister-in-law scolds and hits me, calling me foolish and an idiot. However, when the first breath of energy was generated in my dantian, I happily ran to show her. As she looked at the pale yellow spiritual energy emerging from my fingertips, she merely huffed and said she could do it when she was one year old

When the aura is injected, the short blade will suddenly emit a red light, capable of splitting mountains and stones

The men in black had a very cold attitude, "Li Laosan, Li Liu, the two of you keep an eye on the coffin. We will come to take it away tonight. If anything goes wrong, it will cost you your lives!"

As soon as Xiao Lu left, I climbed up and prepared to leave without a trace. However, upon reflection, I realized it was inappropriate; I needed to leave a letter. But at my sister-in-law's house, there were only brushes, ink, paper, and inkstones, and I did not know how to use them. In the end, I found a small stick, dipped it in ink, and wrote: "Wife, I have left. I will return when I grow up. Su Yan"

In the span of half a month, I have been able to control the spiritual energy within me at will. My sister-in-law said that I have barely stepped into the first realm and has begun to teach me how to use the Blood Blade, which is the small knife in the wooden box

In the midst of the crowd, eight individuals were carrying a large coffin, while others nearby were continuously scattering paper money, which floated and drifted along the way

It is evident that they are dissatisfied with the figure in the black robe, and they do not seem to care much about the contents of the coffin

What is in the lonely grave? I was taken aback for a moment, and the person they referred to as Bai should be my sister-in-law, whom Xiao Ling has called Sister Bai.

Wife! I called out softly, but she did not wake up. Boldly, I leaned into her embrace

But I cannot do it, and Dongzi cannot do it either. Even if we do not acquire any skills, as long as we grow up and gain strength, we will still seek revenge.

I honestly climbed into bed, and she turned to her side and fell asleep. No matter what I did, I couldn't fall asleep; my mind was still on Su Mi. To cultivate energy in the dantian, one must first open the meridians, and only after circulating the energy through the microcosmic orbit can the energy gather in the dantian, and then it will begin to grow as the circulation continues.

I am also very happy in my heart; as long as I can use the Blood Blade, I can leave this tigress. The important thing is that Dongzi saw the man in black at the market, and they might be active nearby. My sister-in-law said she would inform me, but after asking several times, I was met with evasions. It is clear that she will not help, so I can only go look for it myself

The secret techniques of the Su family are not particularly complex, but my sister-in-law said that they differ from all other arts. Most of the techniques in the world use qi to control symbols, while the Su secret techniques use qi to break symbols

It makes one's scalp tingle with discomfort

"Go to sleep!" After putting on the ring, she didn't even glance at it, "As long as you obey from now on, this will be your home."

When going down the mountain, Xiao Ling wanted to hold my hand, but I wouldn't let her hug me on the stone beast, quickly retracting my hand. She asked discontentedly: "Are you afraid of your wife?"

Living under someone else's roof, I did not dare to retort, and I quietly brought the blanket to the bed to cover her. In the morning, she did not change her clothes, indicating that she did not plan to go out. As expected, after breakfast, she began to teach me Su Mi, and under her guidance, I finally made some progress.

Late at night, I finally understood the key to cultivation. Taking advantage of my sister-in-law's good mood, I did not attempt it immediately, but instead asked her who the person wearing the mask was

There was no choice but to reluctantly extend my hand. The ring was warm, and the sensation of wearing it was quite strange, almost imperceptible, yet it felt as if it had fused with my finger.

Old Li San took a sip of wine and said, "What else could it be? It's the stuff from the old grave in Sujia Village. The Bai family has been searching for it these days, so scared that they dare not go out during the day and only move it at night"

The uncles in the village often joke that a wife is someone to be embraced and slept with after undressing. Just thinking about it makes me blush, so I only dared to boldly kiss her on the cheek and then quickly hide under the covers

After several attempts, the day has already broken

I feel a sense of unease within me, yet I have nowhere to go. Moreover, I am unable to acquire any skills, so how will I seek revenge in the future? Even if she despises me, for now, I can only cling to her.

The mourners remained silent as they placed the coffin on the table in the courtyard and turned to walk down the mountain, leaving only two men in black. At this moment, two individuals emerged from the tiled house, humbly approaching the masked figures in black, their backs bent low.

I am quite affected, but I can only blame my grandfather, for he did not teach me from a young age, and if I had learned the secret techniques of the Su family, the people in the village would not have died

I said no, I just want to seek revenge. It was only then that Xiaoling didn't ask any further and pulled me to the door. Under the light, I noticed she was carrying a bundle on her back and hurriedly asked, "What are you doing with that?"

Suddenly having to leave, I felt a pang in my heart. As I reached the door, I remembered the bracelet. Regardless of whether she values it or not, it is the most precious thing I possess. I carefully wrapped it in red cloth and pressed it onto the letter. After a moment's thought, I added at the back: The bracelet is a gift from me to you

After several seconds, my sister-in-law suddenly lifted the blanket, kicked me with her foot, and while kicking, scolded me: "You little lecher, always sneaking around, lacking ambition, get out of here."

Xiao Ling and I did not dare to move recklessly; after giving his orders, the man in the black robe left

During the day, the little ghost came to play, and I took the opportunity to ask him to inform Xiao Ling that in the evening, I would be riding the stone beast from my sister-in-law's house to leave. The message was conveyed, but I do not know if Xiao Ling will come. However, considering the friendship we shared while playing together, she should come.

I am not an impulsive person; otherwise, I would have rushed in just now. After they walked away, we followed them. By the time we reached the mountainside, it was about to dawn, and that group of people carried the coffin into three tiled houses. Only then did Xiao Ling and I dare to approach slightly.

"Are you deaf?" My sister-in-law coldly asked me when she saw that I was not responding

Then she extended her delicate jade-like fingers, and I hurriedly picked up the pink one to help her put it on

I do not want what she has given; I want to earn money in the future to buy something for her. However, my sister-in-law's gaze has turned very cold, holding the ring suspended in the air, and it feels like she is about to explode if I do not put it on.

Xiao Ling raised her eyebrows slightly and said, "Then we should keep our distance; that group of people is not to be trifled with. Something must have happened in the coffin."

What would the sister-in-law want?

I do not know what to say. Originally, I wanted her to ride back on the stone beast, but now it seems easier for me to leave on my own. However, I am already in the air, and all the lights in the mansion are on, so I cannot even leave myself.

I nodded slightly, and she asked again, "Did you have a quarrel with your wife?"

That mask was too familiar to me; it was not until the team had walked far away that I collapsed onto the ground, clenching my fists and saying: "They are the ones who harmed my village, we must follow them!"

My sister-in-law has not yet woken up, mumbling in her sleep, she turned over and embraced me, pulling me into her arms

She picked up the black ring to put it on me, and I hurriedly withdrew my hand, saying, "It is too precious, I do not want it"

Everyone in the residence has rested, but upon reaching the door, I did not see Xiao Ling's shadow. I felt a bit anxious, fearing that if too much time passed, I would be discovered. If there was truly no other way, I would have to ride the stone beast myself.

Grandfather ... . ... He did not finish his words before he died, but I know he wanted me and Dongzi not to seek revenge

Strangely, a group of twenty to thirty people walked along the mountain path, yet the surroundings were eerily silent, and it was the middle of the night for a funeral

I thought she would speak, but when I asked, her expression immediately turned cold. She snorted and said, "Rest, don't think about revenge; your grandfather wouldn't want you to seek revenge either"

I feel somewhat displeased; she herself cuddled with me while sleeping, and now she is turning the tables. Moreover, what does it mean to say that being sneaky is unambitious? If it were a straightforward kiss, wouldn't she just kill me?

"Come with me!" Xiao Ling pouted and said, "If you come back, your wife will surely skin me alive."

As soon as the man in the black mask left, Old Li Liu brought out a bottle of wine, and Old Li San carried in an old hen. I thought they were going to cook it, but when it was placed at the door, I was startled. The hen actually had four heads, sitting motionless at the entrance, its eight eyes scanning back and forth.

I rolled under the bed holding the blanket, while she sat on the bed in her thin nightgown, sulking alone

My palms were drenched in cold sweat, and neither of us dared to move until the group approached. My eyes suddenly widened in shock. Earlier, from a distance, the moonlight was dim, and I thought there were only white-clad figures in mourning attire. Now that we were closer, I realized there were also twenty to thirty individuals in black clothing behind them, all wearing masks.

But why haven't they all learned? Where have my parents gone? I asked my sister-in-law, and she said she didn't know

I want to grow up so that I can do anything, and most importantly, she will no longer be able to hit me at will

My face turned red all of a sudden, and now that it's out, I don't know when I will go back, nor will it leave a trace. It's just that she doesn't like it, so I don't want to do it.

As they drank and chatted, Li Lao Liu asked, "Brother, what is it that is in the coffin, which, if lost, would cost us our lives?"