Book 6: Chapter 22: I know

Book 6: Chapter 22: I know

Ah Bai!

Xiao Xia almost blurted out her name, but was afraid of being noticed by Shuan Zhu in the cabinet across from her. She forced herself to keep it in. She didnt know if her porcelain face would show any expressions. Even if they werent discernible to humans, maybe Shuan Zhu would notice something!

She desperately kept her excited emotions in check, not daring to respond.

Xiao Xia, dont be afraid. I still have some remnant power, enough to show the one observing you an illusion. Also, only the two of us can hear each other. Therefore, dont be afraid to speak. Its fine. Ah Bai spoke again.

Only then did Xiao Xia let out a breath. Where did you go? I was so worried, I thought you might be

Im over here! Ah Bai once again used her voice to signal her.

Xiao Xia could hear she was on her left and exerted her strength to shift in that direction. She rocked countless times before feeling her angle shift slightly, barely managing to see a similarly turned little porcelain figure. The picturesque face and tribal outfit indicated it was indeed Ah Bai.

Seeing Ah Bais condition, Xiao Xias despair increased by another layer. She had faintly been worried about this possibility, but then figured with Ah Bai being a capable Witch Doctor previously, she would have some way to keep herself safe. Unexpectedly, she had ended up in the same situation as herself. Then who could go help Ruan Zhan?

I only have a tiny bit of power left. Im not able to help you guys, Im sorry. Ah Bai seemed to have read Xiao Xias mind and said guiltily.

Xiao Xia hurriedly shook her head, despite not being able to move. Dont say that, Ah Bai. Were the ones who brought you out. We should be the ones responsible for your safety. Therefore, I should be the one to apologize for getting you involved. If theres an opportunity, you should escape. Dont worry about any of us. Its just a shame I couldnt help find that person for you.

Oh, he Ah Bai hesitated for several seconds. Hes already here, but hasnt made an appearance yet. However, I can sense it.

Xiao Xia didnt speak, having vividly understood Ah Bais expression. Previously, she hadnt understood why someone pure and beautiful as an angel like Ah Bai would fall in love with someone sinister, malicious, callous and selfish like Si Ma Nan. Yet now she understood. During the extreme danger in this empty city, her feelings for Ruan Zhan had completely burst forth. Therefore, she could understand Ah Bais heart.

Women werent fools, but when a woman truly loved a man, she would abandon everything for his sake, including reason, dignity and life. Even knowing it was a trap, she would walk into it, willingly getting pierced by thousands of arrows!

For example, if Ruan Zhan turned evil one day, even if the whole world became his enemy, even if she had to accompany him to hell, she was willing to stay with him. All she needed in return was a tiny bit of love. If they were truly in love, how could she abandon him!?

How did you end up being trapped here? Xiao Xia snapped out of it and asked Ah Bai.Updated from novelb(i)n.c(o)m

When you all were walking along the mountain path, I had already sensed something was off. After you pulled off the patterned rope, I was planning to scout things out but ended up being scared off by that fierce spirit. Im really useless!

Fierce spirit? Xiao Xia didnt want Ah Bai to keep blaming herself so she continued asking. Was it the person with two moles on his face that possessed Zuo De?

Thats right. However, he doesnt seem to be from this city. Instead, hes working together with the resentful spirits here. You all shouldnt have ended up here, but the space around this place was warped. Therefore, I saw you all fall in as if you were dropped in from a great height. There was nothing I could do. I couldnt save you so I could only follow. You were all unconscious from the fall. I came out of the bracelet trying to save you, but was wrapped up by an extremely heavy resentful aura. ThenI ended up being sealed in this vessel. Ah Bai described these small porcelain dolls as vessels. It seemed rather fitting to Xiao Xia.

Hopefully Ruan Zhan doesnt get tricked by my original vessel. Im really worried hell get harmed. His abilities have been sealed by Si Ma Nan. Now, hes pretty much just an ordinary spirit medium. These resentful spirits with such deep grudges are too dangerous for him! What should we do? The mention of this filled Xiao Xia with worry.

Sorry.

It has nothing to do with you. Dont tell me you need to apologize whenever Si Ma Nan does something bad? I know you love him a lot, but you dont need to be responsible for his actions. Xiao Xia was a little jittery, not knowing how to comfort Ah Bi.

Ah Bai remained silent for several seconds before letting out a long sigh. You are all good people, but hehe was once good too.

Ah Bai

That day, when I saw the technique that sent you all into the city, I knew he was the one responsible. Ah Bai seemed not to have heard Xiao Xias considerate interruption, and spoke faintly, focused on her own thoughts. From the moment I met him to when we got married, we had been together for five years. Although he tossed me aside and left, after so many years, Ive been reminiscing on every single thing about him. No one understands him better than I in this world. Ruan Zhans innate gifts are too strong. He has yet to truly awaken them, but once he finds the key to using his abilities, Ah Nan will never be able to beat him again. Hes such a prideful person. How could he accept someone being more powerful than him? Therefore, he will try to get rid of Ruan Zhan.

How is that pride? Thats clearly just being despicable! Truly proud people would disdain such schemes!

Ah Bai laughed mournfully. He has changed a little, or perhaps he is too impatient. There are too many things he can see but is never able to grasp. From some perspective, he is a pitiful person. But Xiao Xia, believe me when I say that his great efforts this time isnt just to deal with Ruan Zhan. Its also to deal withme!

Stop speaking nonsense. You love him so much, yet he trapped you in that well for so many years. Isnt that enough? Does he still need to hurt you more? He cant be depraved to that extent, right!?

He isnt trying to hurt me. As a small porcelain doll, Ah Bais expression couldnt be read. To others, hes just some villain. Yet to me, hes my husband, the only person Ive ever loved. I didnt die at his hands. Everything was my own decision. After I died, he had many opportunities to scatter my soul, yet he merely sealed it in that dried well. In the endin the end he couldnt bear to do it. I think ultimately he still loves me a little. The reason he did that to me, and is now pressuring Ruan Zhan, is because he wants something I possess.

Xiao Xia didnt speak, but thought the reason Si Ma Nan didnt finish Ah Bai off was because of that thing he wanted to obtain from her.

You said before you were looking for him to give him something. Is it this thing?

Ah Bai made a noise of agreement.

Then how is the recovery process going?

Im pretty much recovered. Its just the invisible talisman sealing my sight that has yet to be dismantled. Dont worry, it wont be long. Ruan Zhan said softly.

As he was speaking, the resentful spirit was stretching her hand out towards his back. Yet after hearing he was pretty much recovered, the hand which had already turned into porcelain was slowly lowered. She was clearly afraid of Ruan Zhan. It seems his lightning palms and flaming handprints were rather threatening to these resentful spirits.

At this time, Xiao Xia realized this resentful spirits powers might be the strongest of the group. She clearly witnessed that it could transform its body at will. It could be porcelain one moment and resemble flesh the next. No wonder Ruan Zhan couldnt sense it.

What do you plan to do? The fake Xiao Xia asked again.

Ill stay in this tower. Ruan Zhan said. I know this tower was built to suppress those resentful spirits. I also know it was supposed to dissolve the resentment and evil, sending them on their way. Yet someone had to go ruin it.

You know? The fake Xiao Xia kept her tone steady, but her expression changed.

Thats right. Ruan Zhan smiled gently. Thats why Im going to stay here. This play is advantageous for me. Those resentful spirits arent able to enter in large groups. Only those with stronger spirit power and especially deep resentment can enter, and only with the assistance of others at that. As long as I stay here, none of them can avoid my lightning palm or flaming handprint.

The resentful spirit stood frozen in place, its expression turning scarily malevolent. This made Xiao Xia unable to keep watching. That was her own face after all. She never wanted to turn so scary!

Xiao Xia, dont be afraid. How about I let you try it out? Lets do a flaming handprint! Ruan Zhan raised his hand.

No! The fake Xiao Xia involuntarily cried out.

What is it? Its fine, the flaming handprint wont hurt you. Ruan Zhan pulled the fake Xiao Xia into his arms.

MmmI just dont like it, its nothing. I dont want you to use it randomly. The fake Xiao Xia smoothed things over.

No? Thats fine. Better to leave it for those resentful spirits. Once Im completely recovered, Ill take you out of this haunted city without caring about anything else.

Xiao Xia started getting a little suspicious at this point. Did Ruan Zhan really not realize that woman was fake?

He was a cool and aloof man, and would never show off in front of women. Furthermore, he had more goodwill towards spirits than humans. If it werent for spirits trying to harm those around him, if he wasnt forced to act, he wouldnt make a move against them normally.

What was going on with him? What was he planning? Or did love also change a man?

What about the others? The resentful spirit asked again.

Those people must have done something truly heinous. Otherwise, they wouldnt be trapped here waiting for death.

Waiting for deathwaiting for death The resentful spirit seemed to have recalled something and started muttering, an expression of fear appearing on her face.

What is it?

Nothing. I just feel that waiting for death sounds awful. The resentful spirit shivered. To witness death descend with your own eyes!

Youre just too softhearted. Ruan Zhan pulled the fake Xiao Xia into his arms, his palm rubbing over her back. There are many things that cannot be helped. You dont have to worry anymore. Everything will be resolved.

Seeing him hug the resentful spirit, Xiao Xias heart was about to leap out of her throat. If the resentful spirit made a move at this time, he was dead for sure. In Ruan Zhans arms, the resentful spirits head twisted at an indescribable angle and happened to meet Xiao Xias gaze. Her hands were also stroking back and forth along Ruan Zhans back, turning between a porcelain blade and a tender hand. She was clearly wavering, wanting to make a move but not daring to do so.

In the end, she still didnt dare to do it and slowly got free of Ruan Zhans embrace. Only then did Xiao Xia feel relieved, as though having undergone baptism through life and death.

You should eat something. If you arent hungry, you should at least drink some water. The resentful spirit said.

Alright. But I remember you left it upstairs. Why dont you go grab it. Ruan Zhan nodded his head.

Hearing he was willing to drink, the resentful spirit looked extremely excited. Alright, Ill go fetch it for you. Wait here. She turned to leave after speaking.

The moment she was gone, Ruan Zhan immediately raised his hand slightly. His familiar actions made Xiao Xia immediately realize he was setting up a formation. Her heart involuntarily beat wildlyhad he recovered his powers? Could he at least set up formations?

The moment Ruan Zhan finished setting up the formation, he walked straight towards Xiao Xia. His eyes twinkled with unusual spirit. This meant he had also recovered his sight. He had been faking it earlier!

He walked in front of the porcelain doll containing Xiao Xias spirit. After gazing at it for several seconds, he stretched his index finger out in a tender caress. Dont worry, I know. I know everything!