Chapter 124

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In the bedroom.

“Heavenly Master, you must help my daughter get rid of this calamity. She’s not yet married.”

The woman was almost on her knees pleading with the Old Taoist Priest.

“Madam Yao, do not get agitated. The ghost fetus has not yet taken shape; this will not be a problem,” the Old Taoist Priest consoled Mother Yao with a few words.

“That’s good, that’s good. My poor daughter, why should she suffer this misfortune?” Madam Yao was continuously wiping tears, full of trust and gratitude towards the Old Taoist Priest.

The Old Taoist Priest turned to the absent-minded Yao Wei, “Miss Yao, are you sure you can’t remember anything else?”

Yao Wei tried hard to remember, “I… really can’t remember.”

The Old Taoist Priest fell silent for a moment, “Does Miss Yao have a boyfriend? Or perhaps a boyfriend who has passed away…”

Xia Han and Chuzheng entered and happened to hear this question.

At this moment, the Old Taoist Priest could no longer see Chuzheng; he only noticed Xia Han alone. The Old Taoist Priest frowned slightly, clearly expressing his displeasure.

Yao Wei was still trying to recall.

During her college days, she had been reckless and had several boyfriends.

But all these boyfriends were still well.

Moreover, they had all parted on amicable terms, without any emotional disputes.

After graduation, she only had another boyfriend.

However, they had already broken up over a year ago, and the man was now married with children. They had met once before, and there were no emotional disputes.

Since then, she hadn’t met a man who made her heart flutter and had remained single all this time.

Chuzheng, having nothing better to do, wandered around the room.

Her gaze fell upon the photos hanging in the room.

Chuzheng floated back beside Xia Han, “Ask her what was hanging in the middle.”

That spot was now empty, but there were traces where a photo album had hung.

Seeing that the Old Taoist Priest had asked almost everything, Xia Han softly relayed Chuzheng’s question.

The Old Taoist Priest was somewhat displeased with Xia Han’s behavior, but Yao Wei already answered, “It was my graduation photo, but it’s been missing for a long time.”

Xia Han asked her to think about when exactly it had disappeared.

Yao Wei recounted carefully and surmised it was roughly before the strange occurrences began to happen around her.

But it was just a graduation photo.

The photo was one each of her classmates had; there was nothing special about it, and she hadn’t paid it much attention.

“Was there anyone special in your graduation photo?” the Old Taoist Priest inquired.

Xia Han swallowed his question back.

“I don’t think so… They are all my classmates,” Yao Wei shook her head.

The Old Taoist Priest asked Mother Yao to make an effort to inquire about the current situation of those classmates in the photo.

Mother Yao immediately set about doing it.

The Old Taoist Priest announced he would stay here for the time being, until her problem was resolved.

Yao Wei began to feel better.

Considering she had not collapsed from being harassed by the ghost for so many months and even managed to attend various banquets dazzlingly made-up, it was evident that Yao Wei was not a weak person.

After settling the Old Taoist Priest and sending away the group of people below, the villa instantly quieted down, leaving behind a mess.

“Xia Han, you stay.”

In the room, as Xia Han was preparing to leave, the Old Taoist Priest sternly stopped him.

The Old Taoist Priest hadn’t seen Chuzheng in the room and thought she wasn’t there.

The Old Taoist Priest asked with a stern face, “The female ghost from earlier, do you know her?”

Xia Han was silent for a few seconds, then defiantly said, “I have already been expelled from Taokong Mountain, so I can choose not to answer that question.”

Smack!

The Old Taoist Priest slammed his palm down on the table.

“You’ve grown wings, have you? And you even dared to steal!”

Xia Han stood up straight, “That card was originally mine.”

The rules of Taokong Mountain were clear: whoever completed the task got to keep the money, no matter how much it was.

If one wished, they could contribute a portion of it, but if not, no one could say anything.

Two million wasn’t much for Taokong Mountain, and they weren’t after Xia Han’s money either.

The doubt surrounding Xia Han was too great, and who was it that sent him so many props?

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This matter at Taokong Mountain had to be thoroughly investigated.

It definitely wouldn’t do to leave the money with Xia Han, lest he take off before matters were clarified.

And sure enough, not only did he run, but he also stole the card.

This incident caused an uproar at Taokong Mountain.

In the end, it was decided to expel Xia Han from Taokong Mountain.

“What on earth have you done outside!”

Xia Han spoke deliberately, “Since I’m no longer a disciple of Taokong Mountain, you have no right to question my affairs, I’m leaving now.”

“Xia Han!”

Xia Han left the room without looking back, followed by the Old Taoist Priest’s low admonishing voice.

Xia Han quickly covered some distance.

Taokong Mountain, that place, he didn’t like it.

The people there didn’t like him either, because he had no talent and always attracted ghosts, causing them unnecessary trouble by having to protect him.

But Xia Han was also grateful to Taokong Mountain.

Because it was Taokong Mountain that allowed him to survive.

Of course, Xia Han didn’t feel he owed them anything; whenever they asked him to lure out the ghosts, he had agreed.

Some ghosts were fierce, some were cunning, all sorts; he had nearly lost his life several times.

It was his own effort that kept him alive until they dealt with those ghosts.

Xia Han exhaled a breath of turbid air.

From now on, it would be best to each walk their separate ways and not be involved with one another.

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Xia Han didn’t stay with Yao Wei. After exchanging a few words, he left the villa.

Yao Wei asked him to come over again tomorrow.

Chuzheng had already nodded on his behalf, so Xia Han had to come no matter what.

“Little Beauty, why did you make me agree to her?”

Chuzheng’s reasoning was completely justified: “You’re broke.”

The money Bastard gave couldn’t be handed directly to him. Even if it was her earning those rewards, giving them directly to him, he might not accept.

A man’s pride was at stake.

Not to be trifled with.

“…”

Xia Han was still stung by this comment and couldn’t refute the fact that he was broke.

“But what can I do? I don’t know how to help her.”

“I’m here.”

Under the streetlight, there was only Xia Han’s lonely shadow.

The girl’s voice was clear, indifferent, and he was the only person in the world who could hear it.

It was a rather peculiar feeling.

Xia Han’s heart felt a bittersweet pang, and suddenly, he reached out to embrace her, resting his chin on Chuzheng’s shoulder: “Little Beauty, you’re really good to me.”

“Mmm, you should properly thank me.” Thank me from the bottom of your heart!

“My body and soul are yours.”

Chuzheng considered the notion of separating Xia Han and his heart and found it too macabre…

Chuzheng earnestly said, “You’re fine just as you are.”

“Mommy, Mommy, what is that brother doing?” A little girl being led by a woman happened to be curiously looking at Xia Han on the path.

To the normal observer, Xia Han, who was embracing Chuzheng, appeared to be hugging air in the shape of a person, looking especially foolish.

“Shh, let’s go quickly.” The woman, seeing him as if he were insane, hurriedly pulled the little girl away: “Remember to steer clear of such people in the future, okay?”

“Why?” the little girl asked with curiosity.

“They are sick and can hurt you.”

“Ah…” The little girl looked back at Xia Han with a face full of innocence and curiosity.

Xia Han, the “Madman,” said: “…”

Xia Han let go of Chuzheng, rubbed his arms, then took her hand with a smile, “Let’s go home.”

Chuzheng looked down, somewhat distracted, looking at the hand Xia Han was holding.