Book 6: Chapter 1: Hongqing Town

Book 6: Chapter 1: Hongqing Town

Inside a dried well.

Witch Doctor Ah Bais remains were actually resting inside a dried well behind the Octagonal Tower! It was so close to where they were staying, but Ruan Zhan actually didnt sense any ghostly or yin aura despite his power. It had also been incredibly difficult for Witch Doctor Ah Bai to contact Xiao Xia. What seal and restriction was so powerful?

Ruan Zhan spent an entire morning inside the well before discovering that it was a talisman built into the wall that suppressed all of Witch Doctor Ah Bais aura. The talisman and sealing method was extremely familiar. It immediately made him recall the Japanese ghost cases seal mixed into the basement wall.

The one responsible was actually Witch Doctor Ah Bais ghost husband, Si Ma Nan!

This solidified Xiao Xias decision to bring Witch Doctor Ah Bai to see Si Ma Nan. She wanted to help this kind and beautiful woman ask: If he did something so ruthless, had he truly ever loved her in the past?!

They took Witch Doctor Ah Bais soul back home with them, but Si Ma Nan had vanished once again. Immigration records showed that Si Ma Nan and his mistress Hong Hao Hao, posing as this citys millionaire Zhang Qun and his daughter Zhang Xue, had left the country!

Xiao Xia could do nothing about the situation. She didnt have the means to pursue them abroad. She could only let Witch Doctor Ah Bai live with her while waiting for an opportunity. She refused to believe Si Ma Nan would never return. He had yet to harm Ruan Zhan, and hadnt gotten the thing Witch Doctor Ah Bai was keeping yet. How could he just let things go?!

She had the childish thought that she was just taking Witch Doctor Ah Bai out on a trip. She would bring her out from this large mountain to see the teeming world after several decades had passed. Therefore, whenever night fell, she would wander around randomly with the mirror on her back. Then, she would hang out at the Nocturnal Revenant bar while secretly implementing her villages encroaching the city hot guy pickup plan. Although there wasnt much progress, she spent the month quite happily.

As for her jobwhile they were in the mountains, the Everplenty Group announced the news of their chairmans sudden death. There was even a thoroughly convincing funeral. Then, the will of Mr. Huang, who had been the head of the citys top ten young entrepreneurs, donated all his belongings to the non-profit law firm. It was to become a fund for charitable and benevolent legal work. This selfless act garnered much praise and admiration from the public. Only Ruan Zhans group knew that it was either Si Ma Nans handiwork, or Guan Zheng had already made prior arrangements!

Since their funding was secured, the non-profit law firm could continue operating as before. Therefore, after a month of being paid while doing nothing, Xiao Xia was contacted by the new head of the law firm, announcing the end of her vacation. Her dream of being forgotten by the boss while still getting her salary was thoroughly shattered.

Furthermore, she received her new assignment.

Whats a business trip? Ah Bai asked.

Now that theyve stayed with each other for a while, Witch Doctor Ah Bais respectful title had been replaced by just her name, a more intimate form of address. For Xiao Xia, it was very nice to have someone living with her in the small apartment, even if it was just someone inside a mirror.

It means to go work elsewhere for a period of time. Xiao Xia held and ate out of a watermelon without regard for her image. This time its to spread knowledge of the law to rural areas. I have to visit four towns in the next month where knowledge of the law is a little weak. Im to educate people on how to use the law when their rights are infringed upon. Which is to say She saw Ah Bai didnt really understand and used a different method to explain. If someone does something unreasonable and harms you, you dont have to bear with it. Instead, you should report it to the authorities based on the local laws I tell you about. You can go seek justice in a place where its upheld.

This is a kind act that helps others!

Thats right. Its a good thing! Xiao Xia compared Ah Bais excitement to her own frustration and thoroughly criticized herself. Im a city dweller without a conscience. I dont like to bear hardships, Im selfish, I hate hassle, so I didnt really want to go. However, after you put it that way, I do feel it can help a lot of disadvantaged people. Im not as reluctant to go anymore. Alright, lets go pack!

Arent you going to say goodbye to Wan Li and Ruan Zhan?

I was only told today that Im leaving early tomorrow morning! Really, couldnt I get a heads up?! Forget it, Ill just give them a call later.

Seeing that the curtains to Xiao Xias windows had been drawn, Ah Bai floated out from the mirror and helped Xiao Xia pack. This made Xiao Xia feel a little strange. Although Ah Bai often helped her with household chores, she still wasnt used to it. It felt like she got herself a kind River Snail Maiden to help her instead of her doing the helping.

Can you take me with you? Ah Bai asked shyly, Thatthat business trip!

Of course! If I left you here, wouldnt it be the same as being in that well Xiao Xia hurriedly stopped speaking.

This inn was also one of the towns largest, and the environment was pretty good. The innkeeper was smooth and warm, and looked as if he was born to the role. However, Xiao Xia kept getting the feeling that his gaze towards her was probing and musing. It seemed as if he wanted to say something but stopped himself, making her feel a little strange.

Is something wrong?She asked the innkeeper who had followed her to her room.

Nothing. The innkeeper put on his professional smile. Having come back so early, Miss Yue probably hasnt eaten dinner yet, right? What would you like to eat?

Im good with anything, just not beef. Xiao Xia was really a little hungry so she didnt stand on ceremony.

Sure, sure, Ill bring it right over. The innkeeper agreed, but stood without moving. When Xiao Xia looked over doubtfully, he hurriedly asked, Is the roomsatisfactory?

Its great.is there really nothing wrong? If you have a legal question

No no no, nothing, nothing. The innkeeper hastily waved his hand, as if afraid someone would think there was something wrong.

His actions truly made Xiao Xia a little curious, yet she was also a little tired. The three weeks of travel had exhausted her stamina so she didnt press further.

She was going to the towns closest village tomorrow. She would leave early in the morning and return at night. She decided that if she got back early and didnt need to socialize with those bumpkin officials, she would look into what was wrong with this innkeeper. She would help if she could!

After taking a shower, she got into bed. She fell fast asleep the moment her head hit the pillow. Her sleep was dark, murky and without dreams. However, she had always been a light sleeper. Around midnight, she suddenly heard a very soft thudding, as if someone was walking on tiptoes.

Blearily, her first thought was that Ah Bai was doing something. Although Ah Bai had followed Xiao Xias schedule in the past three weeks, she would sometimes go out at night for a stroll. She was curious towards everything in this world, like an actual child. Xiao Xia was very willing to let her do as she pleased, and never stopped her. She was so kind after all, and wouldnt scare or harm anyone. Instead, she would often go around helping others!

Thinking of this, Xiao Xia turned over to go back to sleep. Yet a thought suddenly penetrated her consciousness, causing her to become wide awake. Her body was covered in cold sweat!

Ah Bai was a ghost. Her footsteps didnt make any noise, and she had never woken her up before! Furthermore.after showering she had left the bracelet on the makeup counter in the bathroom. She had forgotten to undo the sealing patterned string. Ah Bai was probably also tired and had fallen asleep inside the bracelet without reminding her to do so.

Then who was in her room? She had definitely locked the door! Was it a burglar?!

There was a heavy thump and a series of clanks. It sounded as though something had tipped over and rolled to the bathroom door.

Shhh.

A mans voice reminded the burglar next to the bathroom to be careful. The startled Xiao Xia became even more afraid to move. The noise actually came from the bedside lamp behind her!

Did more than one burglar enter her room? What should she do? She was currently unarmed and Ah Bai wasnt able to come out to help! Could she jump up and call for help or try to struggle? Yet her pajamas were really sexy. What if it gave the other party the idea to plunder more than just her belongings?

Cold sweat trickled down her back. A voice unexpectedly rang out from behind her!

Its so hotI cant breathelet me outits really hot! Please! Let me go!

Then, the sounds of crying could be heard.

The voices were all male!