Chapter 143: Bone-chilling Cold
When Lu Bai and Shi Xiangtou arrived at Master Bai Fourteen’s mansion, the yard was still empty, with only an old woman standing in the center of the main hall, leaning on her cane.
This was not strange.
After all, the spirit messengers under Master Bai Fourteen were basically all garrisoned at the mourning hall outside the city, and it was already very good to gather three spirit messengers including Lu Bai.
Master Bai Fourteen could clearly sense how many spirit messengers there were in the county town. After Lu Bai and Shi Xiangtou arrived, it did not continue waiting and directly manifested its true body from the portrait.
Its round face looked very ugly at the moment: “I hope you three go to Liu Family Village immediately now.”
Hearing the words Liu Family Village, Lu Bai narrowed his eyes slightly.
“What happened?” Shi Xiangtou asked with a furrowed brow.
“Tao Gui’s life incense has become very weak.”
Master Bai Fourteen’s head turned slightly, as if it could see the scene in Liu Family Village through half a day’s journey: “There was no omen before the change of circumstance, and Tao Gui did not send back any information to me.
I’ll tell you the truth, this trip will be very dangerous. If you are not willing to go, I won’t force you.” Lu Bai asked: “Master Tao was in Liu Family Village when the incident happened, right?”
Getting Master Bai Fourteen’s affirmative reply, Lu Bai rubbed his face to ensure he wouldn’t unconsciously laugh out.
He nodded calmly, concise: “I will go.”
“Though the old woman’s strength is weak, she has not forgotten the duty of a spirit messenger.” The old woman with a face full of wrinkles showed no change in expression.
Seeing that both colleagues had expressed willingness to go, Shi Xiangtou said helplessly: “Alright then, I’ll go with you too.”
Seeing the three express their stance, Master Bai Fourteen’s complexion improved slightly: “I will keep attention on your situation there at all times. If you encounter a tricky situation, no need to hesitate, incense topping to call me anytime.”
It paused, then continued: “Xiao Lu, you have been to Liu Family Village before, so you will lead this trip.”
After all, it was Master Bai Fourteen’s order. Even if Shi Xiangtou and the old woman had opinions, they would not show them, all nodding in agreement.
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At Lu Bai’s strong request, Shi Xiangtou also brought his two death fighter apprentices.
Leaving the county town, the group of five hurried along and finally exited the forest before nightfall.
This speed was really not slow.
After all, there was an old woman leaning on a cane in the group.
After exiting the forest, it was only a few kilometers to Liu Family Village.
Returning to the old place, Lu Bai had little emotion.
Looking into the distance, he could see nightfall enveloping the land, hazy mist covering the distant village. Under the wind’s effect, the mist rose, making the village feel like it had a sense of flow.
Seeing that it was late, Shi Xiangtou tentatively asked: “How about going to the mourning hall to rest for the night first?”
Even though there were three incense masters in their group, they still needed to maintain a sense of awe when facing the night.
Not to mention they were well aware that evil spirit was causing trouble in that village.
“I’m afraid Master Tao won’t last that long.”
Lu Bai drew an incense stick from Shi Xiangtou’s bundle and lit it: “I’ll go take a look. If you want to return to the mourning hall, be careful on the road.”
“This old woman is already half in the grave, it wouldn’t do to be afraid of death.”
After the old woman spoke, she took the lead and walked toward Liu Family Village.
Shi Xiangtou shrugged: “Then together.”
The closer they got to Liu Family Village, the lower the temperature seemed, cold enough to raise goosebumps on their arms.
Accompanied by the eerie yin wind blowing, there were faint strange sobs and murmurs in the wind.
The two apprentices A Niu and A Ma had pale complexions, following behind the three, their bodies trembling uncontrollably.
On one hand, it was due to this dense yin energy; on the other hand, it originated from Lu Bai.
They strongly suspected that Lu Bai insisted on adventuring in the middle of the night just to find an opportunity to get rid of the two brothers.
