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Yu Tiantian Stunned: "What do you mean, are you asking me to go buy it?"
An Xiaoshan Seemingly unfazed, with an indifferent tone: "I need to draw symbols now, I don't have time to prepare."
Yu Tiantian watched as he seemed to perform magic, taking out a stack of yellow paper and writing tools. He took a deep breath, "...Alright, you better have some real skills."
"Meet me at the school gate later." An Xiaoshan moved quickly, laying out the paper, grinding the ink, and starting to write, all in one go. In an instant, he had drawn a lively and vivid talisman.
Yu Tiantian doesn't understand what he wrote, but his manner is intimidating enough, as if he is well-versed in this art. Watching him perform his rituals and spells as if in a world of his own, Yu Tiantian resignedly went out to make the purchase.
There are several small funeral parlors behind the school, specializing in funeral wreath services. Yu Tiantian stumbled upon the real thing and actually bought a copper mirror and cinnabar. When she was hit in the face by the flying willow branches in the pouring rain, she couldn't help but reflect: was she really convinced so easily? Should she really believe An Xiaoshan's words?
Deep down, Yu Tiantian actually hopes that An Xiaoshan is not lying. She despises herself on one hand, but on the other hand, she has to admit that she longs for an adventure, to break free from the numbness of high school life. Perhaps it's the heroism in her heart that's at play. Yu Tiantian is not an outstanding kid in her class; she's quite ordinary in every aspect - average personality, grades, and looks. But she yearns to be different, to leave her mark on the world. Maybe this is her heroic dream in her weary life.
When she returned to the school gate, she saw An Xiaoshan from a distance.
He stood under the famous Sophora Tree—the school was named after the ancient locust tree at the school gate, which was once struck by lightning, leaving only half of its trunk, yet it still stands tall and lush to this day.
An Xiaoshan stood straight, holding a black umbrella, as countless streams of cars and people passed by him. In the wet and colorful street scene, he remained motionless, like a black and white sculpture.
Yu Tiantian's footsteps couldn't help but slow down. She thought, perhaps her trust in An Xiaoshan stemmed from the distant temperament in him that didn't blend in with modern people.
Lost in thought, Yu Tiantian met An Xiaoshan's eyes, dark eyes that seemed to penetrate every corner of her heart. Her heart skipped a beat.
She hurried over in a fluster, not even caring that her pants legs were splattered with mud and water.
The two of them went to Cuiping Elegant Garden together to Renting.
Peiliu Town is flat, with a well-developed water system, no high mountains, only hills. Cuiping Elegant Garden is built on the mountainside of a place called Cuiping Mountain in Xiaoshan, located on the south bank of Pinglin River. It is a group of modern and simple style buildings, nestled among the mountains and rivers, quiet and peaceful. In this small town, it is undoubtedly a noble mansion.
All the way, Yu Tiantian wanted to ask An Xiaoshan questions like "What's the situation with Xu Zhihui" and "Do you really know magic spells," but the Renting car driver was very talkative. As soon as he knew they were going to Cuiping Elegant Garden, he immediately said he had a story to tell.
"You're young and don't know. I've been driving for so many years, I dare to guarantee that the most evil place in the town is Cuiping Mountain - that place shouldn't have people living there!"
Yu Tiantian glanced at An Xiaoshan from the corner of her eye. An Xiaoshan remained unmoved, and it was unclear whether he was listening to the driver's words.
"My friend used to drive a night shift, it was hard work but he made good money. But now he doesn't dare to do it anymore - it's because of what happened last year. There was a woman who hailed a taxi in the middle of the night with a heavy suitcase and asked to be taken to Cuiping Mountain. My friend, who is 1.8 meters tall and weighs 160 pounds, found it difficult to carry the heavy suitcase, but the woman lifted it effortlessly."
"That night it was raining, dark, and the road was hard to see. Who knows what kind of business a person would have to run into the mountains in the middle of the night? My friend didn't even want to take this fare, but then the woman offered this amount -" The driver turned around and opened his palm to them, "Five hundred yuan for twenty kilometers!"
"What else is there to say? We have to brave the dangers! My friend thought at the time, no matter how capable a young girl is, she couldn't beat a big man like him, so he took the job. The girl kept her head down the whole way and didn't talk to him. It was eerie in the mountains at night with no one around. When they arrived at Pinglin River, the girl suddenly asked to stop the car, saying they had reached their destination."
"My friend was already nervous, feeling that something was off about this person, so he didn't dare ask too much. He dropped her off and started driving back, but then— " The driver deliberately dragged out the suspense, "but then he ran into a dead end!"
"He usually takes no more than twenty minutes to drive down from Pinglin River, but that day he just couldn't get out. The mountain road seemed endless, and the forest was shrouded in fog. There was no sound of birds or insects, as if the whole mountain was dead."
"He was so scared that he wanted to call the police, but his phone had no signal. In the end, he drove all night, ran out of gas, and his spirits collapsed. Somehow, he suddenly heard birds singing, and the fog in front of him dispersed, and he could see everything—turns out, he had been circling around the river all along!"
"My friend said that after that day, when he went to count the money, the income was five hundred yuan less, and there were a few dry leaves in the place where the money was kept."
Yu Tiantian got goosebumps all over and didn't want to ask An Xiaoshan any more questions.
When I got off the car, the rain had lessened a bit. Cuiping Elegant Garden has a serene environment, very quiet, while Xu Zhihui's villa was brightly lit, with lively voices coming out, obviously they valued their brother's birthday.
The entrance of the villa has been decorated with exquisite flower gates and balloon decorations. Passing through the flower corridor and the soft lawn adorned with lights, I entered the the Xu Family's gate.
The furnishings in the room were even more luxurious than the last time Yu Tiantian had visited. The high-ceilinged hall was grand and magnificent, with classical-style brown curtains hanging from the huge French windows, embroidered with intricate rose and scroll patterns. The floor was covered with shiny colored crystal tiles, and in the center stood a birthday cake taller than a person, with a variety of dishes displayed on the buffet tables on either side. It was clear that the party had already begun, with several teenagers of similar age chatting in groups while holding their plates, and a group of kindergarten-aged children running around and screaming. The adults were sitting in the living room to the east.
Upon seeing someone enter, Mother Xu came out to greet them. She was wearing a beige silk dress, looking simple and elegant, but noticeably thinner - Yu Tiantian almost didn't recognize her. In her memory, Mother Xu was always plump and smiling, but now she had deep wrinkles at the corners of her eyes and a downturned mouth, looking like a completely different person.
father Xu followed behind her, dressed in a casual suit, with dark hair and a slightly fuller face than before. He carried himself with great dignity and appeared more serious.
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Yu Tiantian was about to take An Xiaoshan to find Xu Zhihui—she had changed into a champagne-colored chiffon dress, put on light makeup, and was smiling like a true princess as she moved among the guests.
"The skin is dull, the forehead is dark, and the eyes are murky," An Xiaoshan stared at Father Xu, and whispered to Yu Tiantian, "From a physiognomy perspective, these are signs of low fortune and unstable spirit. The couple is not getting along, and Xu Zhihui's father has issues."
Yu Tiantian tried to recall, but couldn't see these signs. Seeing this, An Xiaoshan moved her lips slightly, silently recited a spell that Yu Tiantian couldn't understand, then handed her a yellow talisman, and finally lightly touched her forehead. Yu Tiantian suddenly felt a warmth in her hand, as if a clear breeze had passed through her spiritual platform. Her senses suddenly became several times clearer, and she could even hear the sound of rain hitting the leaves outside the window.
"This is a transparent symbol, with a duration of fifteen minutes. Look at Xu Zhihui's father again."
Yu Tiantian blankly followed his hand to look over. father Xu stood in the crowd, looking very dim, with a faint black aura lingering on his forehead, appearing completely different from just a moment ago.
I didn't have time to digest this surprise when Xu Zhihui appeared. She lifted her skirt, greeted them gracefully, and invited An Xiaoshan to say hello to the international classmates.
An Xiaoshan glanced at Yu Tiantian and followed Xu Zhihui.
Yu Tiantian didn't understand An Xiaoshan's meaning, but she guessed it might be asking her to keep a secret, so she made an OK gesture to him and continued to focus on observing the people around her.
It seemed that everyone was emitting a faint light around their bodies, some strong and some weak, with subtle differences in color. Yu Tiantian couldn't see clearly, so she narrowed her eyes to study them. Suddenly, she felt something sharp hit her thigh, and in pain and panic, she couldn't help but cry out.
"Ah!"
She looked down and only then did she realize it was Xu Zhihui's younger brother, Xu Zhiyang, who was holding a well-crafted toy long sword and stabbing it towards Yu Tiantian.
Xu Zhiyang is five years old this year, at an age where he understands things and is very mischievous. He was born into the wealthy the Xu Family, and being a boy, he received special love and treatment from those around him. As a result, he learned a set of bad habits early on. When he saw Yu Tiantian standing alone in a corner in a simple school uniform, he naturally assumed that this was someone he could play with.
"Yangyang?" Yu Tiantian tried to reason with him, "Using a toy knife to hurt people is very painful. Can we play gently instead?"
"I'll stab you! I'll stab you!" Xu Zhiyang ignored her and continued to stab, intending to kill this country bumpkin!
In a moment of carelessness, Yu Tiantian's thigh was stabbed three or four times. Although not seriously injured, Xu Zhiyang's entire weight was pressing down on the sword with full force. Yu Tiantian had no choice but to push him away.
Xu Zhiyang may be taller than his peers, but compared to Yu Tiantian, he is still just a child. So Yu Tiantian easily pushes him away - but what she didn't expect is that Xu Zhiyang actually falls to the ground, with a smug smile on his face, and his mouth pouting as if about to cry for help.
"Hey, you little kid -" Before Yu Tiantian can help him up and resolve this setup, Xu Zhiyang's expression suddenly changes dramatically, appearing extremely pained. His ankle bends at a grotesque angle in an instant, looking very frightening. Finally, he bursts into tears.
This time, everyone's attention was focused on them. Xu Zhiyang was yelling for his mother while glaring at Yu Tiantian with eyes full of resentment, and he let out a low, hoarse growl like a little dog: "It's all her fault, it's all her fault, it's all her fault! She pushed me! She pushed me!"
Mother Xu and father Xu rushed over immediately. Mother Xu was heartbroken, tears streaming down her face, while father Xu angrily dialed the emergency number. Although the attack had not yet occurred, it was clear that they already saw Yu Tiantian as the "culprit."
Yu Tiantian I want to say something, but the timing is not right and the incident happened suddenly without any evidence. I stood still for a moment.
"It wasn't her," An Xiaoshan pushed through the crowd and walked over, his voice not loud but very clear, word by word reaching everyone's ears: "Something else has infiltrated here."
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