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The Unique Feng Shui Master
Li Ji had already grown accustomed to it. Watching Xiao Yefeng, she acted like the most ordinary wife from Wa Country, reaching out to help him take off his coat. After tidying up the luggage, Li Ji said, "Mr. Xiao! I believe you are already aware of the issues in Wa Country. The situation has spiraled out of control. The Demon Tower has lost its greatest support. Last night, Perfect World sent an envoy to verify the authenticity of the map, but Abe-sama rejected them!"
"That's understandable, but what I'm concerned about is whether Wa Country has the last map," Xiao Yefeng replied.
Looking at Xiao Yefeng, Li Ji provided an answer that left him utterly astonished. "Yes! Mr. Xiao!"
"What? Really? Are you sure it's the last map numbered four belonging to Yan Zi?" Xiao Yefeng nearly leaped from his seat, and due to the obstruction from Wa Country's stove, he almost overturned the table. Fortunately, Li Ji was no ordinary person; she reached out and steadied the table just in time.
"Yes, Mr. Xiao! It is indeed the map numbered four belonging to Yan Zi. You know that ever since I killed Kitagawa and returned here, I was absorbed into the Demon Tower as an internal member. With my skills and by leveraging my appearance, I finally ascended to the esteemed position of serving the Demon Tower Master!" At this point, Li Ji showed no signs of shyness, and Xiao Yefeng didn't mind either. Everyone has their own ambitions; Li Ji's rise to power was a testament to her abilities. As an old saying in Huaxia goes, one laughs at poverty but not at prostitution.
It didn't matter how she attained her current status; what mattered was the outcome. Besides, Li Ji wasn't at a loss, was she?
"Continue!" Xiao Yefeng gestured for Li Ji to go on, skipping over any unimportant details.
"Yes, sir! Over a year ago, I noticed that the current Demon Tower Master, Abe Rain, often disappears mysteriously on his own. On one occasion, I heard voices coming from his room when no one was there! So after serving him one night until he fell asleep and risking being discovered, I found that secret door. Once inside, I realized there was no fingerprint authentication required; this secret chamber seals itself within five seconds and cannot be opened from within."
"I caught a brief glimpse of everything inside, and foremost among them was an ancient Rubbing. You know I'm quite familiar with Huaxia characters; although it was just a fleeting glance, I am certain that in the lower left corner of the Rubbing were the three characters for Yan Zi!" Li Ji asserted confidently.
Upon hearing Li Ji's words, Xiao Yefeng was taken aback. How could such a situation arise? At that moment, he recalled a kind of spiritual technique from his memory. "Li Ji, I need to probe your memory. You must trust me; with my current abilities, I won't harm you. However, there is a prerequisite: you must clearly recall that moment in your memory! It can't take too long; otherwise, it will surely harm your Spirit!"
Probing another person's memory is a rather sinister technique! Yet it is also one of the best methods available. Generally speaking, Xiao Yefeng would only use it on those who were utterly wicked souls. But since Li Ji was alive and not a malevolent spirit, if it weren't for his vastly superior strength at this moment compared to his peak state, he wouldn't dare attempt this. After all, doing so could leave Li Ji as nothing more than a fool or even tear her soul apart entirely.
However, Li Ji was quite carefree. She said directly, "Mr. Xiao, perhaps you think my words are nothing but a fool's dream, but I mean it. Mr. Xiao, the moment you let me go for the first time, I had already fallen in love with you! Perhaps as a woman who has been through many men, I am not worthy to speak of love, but I truly like you. From beginning to end, we have only met a few times, yet each encounter has been an unforgettable moment for me. If you wish to delve into my memories and take the risk, even if I die today, I have no regrets. Even if I become a specter, I will guard you for a lifetime!"
Li Ji sat up straight and nodded at Xiao Yefeng, saying, "Sir! Please! Since becoming a female servant of the Onmyoji, I have been prepared to die. It is you who gave me a second life; I live for you and will die for you!"
"Li Ji, you?" Xiao Yefeng was taken aback by Li Ji's sudden confession. He had long known that Li Ji had feelings for him but never imagined she would hold him in such high regard. At that moment, he had already made up his mind to probe into Li Ji's memories, yet her words stirred something within him, causing his hand that was about to touch her forehead to retract.
After a long time without feeling Xiao Yefeng's fingers on her forehead to read her memories, Li Ji opened her eyes and saw Xiao Yefeng sitting there deep in thought. At this moment, she asked, "Sir! Are you...?"
"Li Ji, do you think I don't touch you because you are unclean?" At this moment, Xiao Yefeng looked at Li Ji with eyes devoid of disdain; all he felt was friendship.
Seeing those eyes made Li Ji's heart tremble. She covered her face with her hands as tears streamed down her cheeks. Throughout her life, she had cried for many reasons because no matter the situation, a woman's tears—especially those of a beautiful and alluring woman—were always the most lethal weapon against men. However, this time Li Ji's tears were from the depths of her heart; she could hardly remember the last time she cried sincerely.
Perhaps it was when she was abandoned as a teenager; perhaps that was the last time she cried for herself in her memory. Xiao Yefeng's words and gaze gave Li Ji a sense of dignity she had never experienced before. In the past, she had relied on men; others respected her out of fear. Now she had a powerful backing and the ability to protect herself; even those beneath her in status respected her.
Yet this respect was merely superficial; deep down, these people called her a whore who could only depend on men!
But Xiao Yefeng's gaze told her that this man had never looked down on her. Tears of joy fell as at that moment, strong hands grasped hers that were covering her face.
With tear-filled eyes, Li Ji looked at Xiao Yefeng in surprise as he held her hands and said, "Everyone lives for themselves; what you've done doesn't matter. When others think everything you have is dependent on someone else, they aren't hating you—they're jealous. Perhaps everyone has acted against their conscience; so what? You are still you!"
Xiao Yefeng finished speaking, but this time it was Li Ji who actively pulled her hands away. In the past, she would have clung to his hand tightly; now Consort Mi wiped away her tears and smiled as she said, "Mr. Xiao is right! Li Ji has always lived for herself. I'm truly sorry for taking up your time! It's getting late; Abe Rain will meet with people from Perfect World tonight to exchange maps. It's already noon; we don't have much time left!"
"Alright then. I'm not familiar with the situation inside the Demon Tower; I'll rely on you to lead this time!" Xiao Yefeng replied.
After a conversation, it was already close to evening. Li Ji had been out for quite some time, and she needed to return to the Demon Tower to assist with the upcoming matters. Xiao Yefeng, on the other hand, had to meet with members who had arrived in Wa Country through other channels. Time was running short. Xiao Yefeng stood up to see Li Ji off and quietly used the power of the Spirit Hidden Jade Tablet to leave the place.
"Crash!" A delicate teacup was smashed onto the tatami by a one-armed man. He then grabbed a nearby Maid and violently threw her onto the shards of the broken porcelain cup. The Maid from Wa Country was only wearing a thin outer garment, and the sharp pieces instantly pierced her chest. It was evident that this Maid was an ordinary person, her thin clothing soaked in blood.
"Stop crying! Come here and pour me some tea!" The One-Armed Man shouted frantically, pointing at the Maid whose clothes were already stained red with blood. The three other Maids behind him, dressed similarly, trembled in fear, too scared to even breathe loudly in the face of their sister's tragic condition.
The Maid with the pierced chest could only kneel and pour tea for the One-Armed Man, allowing blood to flow freely as if she had become numb to her pain.
"Damn it! Stop that crying! Here!" The One-Armed Man pulled out a stack of bills from his samurai outfit and slapped it hard against the Maid's face. Although a stack of bills should not have much power, this man was no ordinary person. With that blow, the Maid was sent flying two meters away, spitting blood and losing consciousness entirely.
Seeing this scene, the other Maids fell silent in terror. At that moment, seemingly stimulated by the bloodshed, the One-Armed Man drew a short dagger from his waist and swept it backward, cutting through the clothing of the three Maids behind him. In an instant, they were left as three naked lambs.
The One-Armed Man was about to engage in his lewd intentions when suddenly, the door was forcefully pulled open with a loud crash. Startled by the noise, he shivered. A woman dressed in a pure white Onmyoji outfit appeared before him, holding a folding fan. She looked at the bloodied Maid on the ground and then at the three women who were now completely exposed. The Female Onmyoji said expressionlessly, "Young Master Luo Yu, do not go too far! This is already the tenth batch of Maids we have provided for you. Although you have lost your powers for Demon Tower's sake, it does not mean you can act recklessly! To be frank with you, Lord Raining has already made his choice. You must understand that he will not abandon his decisions for any reason!"
Under normal circumstances, a One-Armed Man might have meekly admitted his mistakes. However, today he had been indulging in tea and wine since morning; intoxicated beyond control, he found himself ignited by bloodshed and beauty upon seeing this Female Onmyoji.
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