Chapter 214: I’m Quite Skilled
“My name is Song You, from Lingquan County in Yizhou. I happened to travel through this area,” Song You said as he approached. “I ran out of supplies and, finding no village nearby, came here to ask. It was by chance that I discovered the Ding family’s intentions—and your scheme as well.”
“If it was an unintentional encounter, perhaps you could leave as though none of this happened. Out of courtesy, I might even offer you a cup of tea in light of our meeting.”
“I’m afraid that won’t be possible.”
“Travelers of the jianghu don’t meddle in others’ affairs. If you’re roaming the land, you should know this region is not like Yizhou. The world is in chaos—sticking your neck out too far may not end well for you.”
“Generations of my lineage have adhered to the Heavenly Dao, believing that divine will guides us all. Since I’ve come here, how could I just turn a blind eye?” As he spoke, Song You continued forward, stopping just a few zhangs from the grave-digging Daoist and the burial site.
He added, “I’ve seen the body of the Ding family’s deceased grandson, who died from a curse. So I’m curious—why do you need not only the body and spirit of Miss Cao, but also to bury her alongside the Ding family’s grandson? What’s the purpose?”
“And what do you intend to do?”
“Won’t you share your insights?”
“...” The grave-digging Daoist planted his shovel into the ground. Under the starlight, he studied Song You’s calm expression, then glanced at the swordsman behind him and the sword in his hand. His gaze dropped to the curious calico cat watching him at the Daoist’s feet as he silently assessed the situation.