Chapter 80: Take a Second Look

Chapter 80

"What did you see?" Song Jixing asked.

Xu Kai's voice lowered even more, "It's those weird things!" He looked like he was both afraid and curious.

Song Jixing stayed quiet for a moment before speaking again, "Are you sure you want to hear? Aren't you scared?"

That hit Xu Kai's nerves, and he hesitated for a few seconds before shaking his head, "I'd rather not hear!"

But after saying that, he couldn't let it go and asked again, "There really is nothing strange?"

Song Jixing replied, "Everything in the crew is ordinary, nothing unusual."

"What about the cat?"

"Which cat doesn't meow?"

Seemingly satisfied with the logic, Xu Kai didn't dwell on it further, remembering the reason he came to find Song Jixing.

"Mr. Zhang called me and asked if you have time to shoot a documentary. I thought since you were still with Director Shi, you might not have time, but now that the filming has stopped, a documentary would only take a few days, right?"

Song Jixing was naturally interested in Mr. Zhang's documentary, but now wasn't the time to discuss documentaries.

There were quite a few people in Jiyu Ancient Town today.

Aside from the military vehicles that entered openly, there were also many lurking in the crowd.

A black car with Y City license plates parked on the side of the road had circled the area twice already.

Many ordinary citizens on electric scooters were coming and going, Song Jixing had seen them several times when he was still in town.

In the morning, they changed their disguises four times, including clothes, wigs, sunglasses, elevator shoes, etc., some even pretended to be disabled, blending in with the crowd as the most ordinary men, women, and children.

These people lurked among the crowd, constantly aware of the movements around them.

Even though she had gathered some spiritual power again, it wasn't a moment to transform into someone else.

Song Jixing said, "Let's talk later, I have something to do, I need to go home first!"

Xu Kai wanted to persuade Song Jixing not to miss this opportunity as soon as he opened his mouth.

But this kid always had his own ideas and didn't listen to him!

So Xu Kai got smarter!

Xu Kai said, "Let me go with you! Whatever is going on at home, I'll help you, and then we can go to the company together after it's sorted out."

The RV wasn't large; upon entering, one could see a bed and two figures lying on it.

Both figures were graceful and beautiful, the larger one exposing a hint of fragrant shoulder outside. If they weren't lying in a disarrayed manner, they might have appeared even more enchanting.

From the waist tags on the two figures, Song Jixing recognized their identities.

This time, the visitors were Bai Ling, an elder from the Beast Taming Peak of the Qingyun Sect, and her disciple Xiang Zhi.

The mountain peak where Song Jixing resided was far from the Beast Taming Peak, so he hadn't interacted much with this elder from the Beast Taming Peak in ordinary times.

However, she still remembered what her master had said to her on the day of her apprenticeship.

"...... The other elders are usually in seclusion and you won't see them. But there's one you might encounter. That elder from the Beast Taming Peak, Bai Ling, her seniority is much higher than mine. According to the rules, you should call her senior uncle. However, she doesn't like being called old by others. Just refer to her as Elder Bai."

"Elder Bai's temperament is somewhat different from the other elders. If you meet her, just show her respect as your elder and don't be disrespectful."

Recalling her master's teachings, smelling the strong smell of alcohol on the two, Song Jixing probably understood what her master meant by 'different,' and where the difference lay.

She stepped forward and respectfully saluted, "I beg your pardon, Elder Bai, let me assist you to a more comfortable place to rest."

Song Jixing first moved Bai Ling from Xiang Zhi's lap.

Then she helped Bai Ling tidy her clothes and covered her exposed shoulder with a robe.

Xiang Zhi, on the other hand, was neatly dressed, but drooled a bit too much. Song Jixing wiped her drool away.

Song Jixing first helped Bai Ling up, supporting her shoulders, and then effortlessly lifted Xiang Zhi onto her shoulders.

Bai Ling on the left hand, Xiang Zhi on the right shoulder.

As the three stepped out of the car, Shen Feixian and Wenren He glanced briefly at Bai Ling, then quickly averted their gaze, looking elsewhere. Bai Ling, by seniority, was the elder among them all.

Just as Song Jixing was about to step up the stairs towards the main entrance, Bai Ling, perched on Song Jixing's left shoulder, suddenly fluttered open her eyes and let out a hiccup.

In a daze, she pushed Song Jixing aside, holding up her dress unsteadily, and slurred, "Where's my wine? Bring me wine!"

Bai Ling's strength was unexpectedly robust; Song Jixing was pushed back a few steps, almost losing balance, and had to release the still-drowsy Xiang Zhi from her arms, though she still held onto him.

After muttering about wine, Bai Ling seemed to sober up a bit. She turned her head, swaying, to look at Song Jixing and the drowsy Xiang Zhi in her arms, reaching out to tug at Xiang Zhi's robe sleeve.

Xu Kai, carrying a cardboard box, had just come out from the nearby room and noticed some movement out of the corner of his eye.

Xu Kai followed the movement with his gaze. What's going on here? Seems a bit odd?

Glancing at Qi Yun, who was still busy inside the house, Xu Kai inadvertently turned his gaze back to the courtyard next to him.

How strange. Let's take another look!