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Just moments ago, Mei Yulou was right next to Xiao Yefeng. However, the instant the staff was thrown, all Xiao Yefeng could see was a blur. By the time he realized what had happened, Mei Chuanqiong's phone had already been knocked away by the staff.
This was the difference between Mingjing and Inner Force. In that fleeting moment, Xiao Yefeng believed that if Mei Yulou had aimed at him, he would not have been able to evade easily. Even if Xiao Yefeng could sense the murderous intent, thoughts were just thoughts; it was the body that mattered. While his mind anticipated what would happen next, his body couldn't keep up with the speed. It was like riding a bike—seeing a large ditch ahead and mentally planning how to avoid it, yet failing to react in time and ending up falling into the ditch.
Xiao Yefeng could only avoid critical hits himself. However, when truly facing off against an Ancient Warrior's Master of Hidden Strength, he believed his only option would be to escape. Yet if he could seize the initiative, combining Feng Shui techniques with his own abilities, he was confident he could hold his own against the Master of Hidden Strength in a one-on-one fight.
Setting his thoughts aside, Xiao Yefeng and Mei Yulou were being watched by the two brothers. Clearly, they were waiting for the decisions or plans from the elder and younger ones. At this moment, Mei Yulou said, "Feng, I noticed you seemed to have a plan earlier. What do you think?"
"One crucial point is that without an antidote, death is certain! However, I believe both Uncle and the old man know that a week is impossible; a month is feasible. This gives us an advantage. Also, I must remind you that the Zhu Family is definitely not simple. I've discovered that Zhu Ganglie has somehow acquired a master who can control Spirit Tamers. As for our second uncle here, there's no need to worry; Uncle Mei has already integrated Dracula's Blood enough to resist ordinary Spirit Tamers. The old man possesses remarkable skills and exudes strong Yang energy; ordinary Spirit Tamers wouldn't dare make a move. The current issue lies with Uncle Mei, Aunt Su, and Mei Mo'er. I believe Zhu Ganglie's target is Dracula's Tooth and Mei Mo'er!" Xiao Yefeng analyzed.
"Indeed, that brat certainly has an interest in Mei Mo'er; it's evident from the start. But I can tell that kid is no good! Back when he was learning, he dared to tease his teacher and even stripped her clothes off before pushing her down from upstairs. If it weren't for the flowerbed below, she wouldn't have just been injured but might have died. In the end, Zhu Feng had to donate a library to settle things. It's pitiful for that young female teacher who ended up locked away in a mental institution for life," Mei Baizhu recalled past events.
"We can deal with that kid later; what do we do now?" Mei Chuanqiong asked.
"It's simple: we play along with their plan. I think based on Zhu Ganglie's character, if we get the old man's approval for Mei Mo'er to have dinner with him, I'm sure he'll bring along the real antidote. Uncle Mei should stay home and pretend to be unconscious while Uncle Mei helps me investigate that young man around Zhu Ganglie. Also, it would be best to gather information on all direct relatives of the Zhu Family—can you manage that?" Xiao Yefeng said.
"That's no problem at all! In the south, it doesn't matter if it's a person or even a bird; as long as I have an accurate picture, I can find its nest!" After saying this, Mei Chuanqiong called his brother. Although Xiao Yefeng didn't have a photo of the man he hadn't met yet, Hangzhou wasn't too big either—especially for someone famous like him; there would surely be information available since Mei Chuanqiong had acquaintances in legitimate circles.
At this moment, Xiao Yefeng suddenly thought of Jin Ling. He asked for a pen and paper and sketched two portraits from memory—one before makeup and one after—of an elderly woman and a younger one who bore a striking resemblance to each other. After comparing them with his memories and finding them consistent, he handed them over to Mei Chuanqiong.
Mei Chuanqiong took the sketches and stared at the two women depicted in them in surprise before asking, "Mr. Xiao? Who are these two?"
"They're the ones I'm looking for; they should have appeared near the night market last night with a not-so-tall man. Uncle Mei, please help me find them—but don't alert them! This man is very capable! At least he's not someone an ordinary person can handle. If you find them, don't approach them; just inform me immediately!" Xiao Yefeng instructed.
"Oh!" Hearing Xiao Yefeng's words, it was clear that these two women were not related to him. The man was no ordinary person; he must be someone extraordinary, likely an enemy. At this moment, Mei Chuanqiong carefully scrutinized the two women. At first glance, everything seemed fine, but upon closer inspection, something felt off. Mei Chuanqiong thought she recognized the younger woman from somewhere but couldn't recall where they had met. With that thought in mind, she left the Mei Family Old Residence holding a sketch.
Meanwhile, Mei Yulou said, "Feng, they are all after that pendant. Is it safe for the second one to go out alone?"
"Old man, your concern is misplaced! You are an Ancient Warrior, and I am a Geomancer. Although we cultivate different things, we share one thing in common! Haven't you noticed that Uncle Mei, who activated Dracula's Blood, has already changed?" Xiao Yefeng replied.
"Has he?" Mei Yulou asked.
"Don't worry, Uncle Mei is absorbing the power of Dracula's Tooth, and the Dracula's Blood within him is merging. Right now, Uncle Mei is just an ordinary person. Since the power of Dracula's Tooth is flowing into him, there are no fluctuations in its aura at all. Therefore, those who are after Dracula's Tooth will definitely not discover that it is currently with Uncle Mei. They all know you took the pendant at the first opportunity, so they will be coming here instead. You should be more worried about yourself!" Xiao Yefeng said.
"I'm just an old man; I never expected that I, Mei Yulou, would spend my life helping others only to pass misfortune onto my two sons!" Mei Yulou looked at Mei Baizhu lying on the bed and thought of Mei Chuanqiong who had just left, feeling grateful.
At this moment, Xiao Yefeng took Mei Chuanqiong's hand and examined her closely before looking at Mei Yulou's face. Indeed, there were dark clouds in his brows and a sinister aura surrounding him; however, his lifeline was smooth and unbroken. It was evident that Mei Yulou would live a long life without any calamities. Xiao Yefeng then said, "Old man, rest assured; your fate has no disasters at all. It’s clear that you have done enough good deeds in your earlier years. As for whether it brings fortune to your two uncles—that’s another matter entirely. The calamity facing Uncle Mei is unavoidable; no matter what he does, he cannot escape it. This Peach Blossom Calamity is inescapable for him; however, like new buds on an old tree, as long as he avoids it, there will be brightness ahead. As for Uncle Mei's fortune, I can't see it clearly; this calamity will change his life forever. But I believe that the Mei Family’s efforts to help others will eventually bring blessings!"
Through memories and insights gained from fortune-telling and causality retribution, Xiao Yefeng understood that one cannot see everything in fortune-telling; seeing too much can invite karmic retribution. One can predict fate but cannot break it down completely; one can speak of reincarnation but cannot control it. Helping others can lead to their calamities affecting you as well; thus it's written in memory: fortune-telling involves fate and geomancy—seeing too much can lead to burdens.
Xiao Yefeng was very clear about this; however, who could truly understand reincarnation? The outcome seen today may change with any action taken in the next moment—who could foresee such things? Thus it is said that life depends on fate and feng shui; at this moment, Xiao Yefeng grasped these truths but knew that fate could change significantly based on one's own actions.
"Ah~ Let it be! By the way Feng, your elder brother didn't act out of free will—what happened?" Mei Yulou asked.
"It's simple! I believe that with Uncle Mei's character, such a lapse due to infatuation would never happen. That woman from Wa Country must be beautiful; however, if Uncle Mei were to lose himself over her beauty alone—that would be absurd! I believe even though Uncle Mei hasn't practiced Ancient Martial Arts, his mind has been strengthened through years of medical experience!" Xiao Yefeng stated confidently.
At this moment, Mei Baizhu on the bed looked at Xiao Yefeng with immense gratitude and said, "That's right! I've encountered similar situations before—some even more perplexing than this one—but each time I've maintained my integrity. This time was indeed a muddled moment in my head; once I regained clarity, I realized everything had already happened."
"Well, since we don't understand these matters, Feng, why don't you explain?" Mei Yulou acknowledged the method but was also quite curious.
"In simple terms, because Uncle Mei is an ordinary person with weak Yang energy and lacks the profound Ancient Martial Arts cultivation like the old man, his Divine Power is naturally quite thin. Moreover, that Li Ji is clearly an Onmyoji from Wa Country, and the ability to utilize the Stinging Fragrance Bug proves this. It would be easy to use some tricks to confuse Uncle Mei when they meet," Xiao Yefeng explained.
"The Zhu Family actually dared to plot against me; this time I will not let them off!" Mei Baizhu's eyes flashed with anger. It was evident that this influential member of the Mei Family was ready to take action.
Meanwhile, a group of people discussing this matter included Zhu Ganglie and others. At that moment, Zhu Ganglie, Kitagawa from Wa Country, and the mysterious Mr. Yuan were conversing in the Zhu Family Villa.
It turned out that after receiving permission from Mei Yulou, Zhu Ganglie immediately contacted these two. However, upon meeting, it was clear that they were not on the same page. Mr. Yuan's face was pale, evidently due to Xiao Yefeng destroying his Ghost Control Talisman. Kitagawa also looked grim; his Shikigami had suffered severe damage. Although it had recovered somewhat overnight, it remained weak.
Inside the room, Kitagawa and Mr. Yuan sat across from each other while Zhu Ganglie seemed hesitant to offend either side, trying to ease the tension with flattering words. However, Kitagawa coldly remarked, "Steel Lord! You should know that now is not the time to resolve your issues. If the Emperor's mission fails, my fate will be dire; but you must understand that before I suffer, you will die an even worse death!"
Just as Zhu Ganglie was about to say something, Mr. Yuan added, "Zhu the Young Master! The same goes for me. If you still want to complete the plan, you shouldn't provoke that person any further! If Zhang Chuanhai's soul doesn't return to its rightful place, all our efforts will be in vain!"
Faced with their responsibilities and critical tones, Zhu Ganglie could only smile in response and then said, "Masters, you've misunderstood. I didn't call you both here for Xiao Yefeng; what we need to accomplish is a major task assigned from above. We already have leads on that pendant!"
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