Chapter 42

Chapter 42

Upon hearing that the incense supply for Liandu Temple had been severed once more, Wei Xi kept sighing along the way, "The deity you worship really has quite the temper, huh..."

Kuang Zhiming was completely uninterested in responding to him. He sulked silently by his wife's side, shooting angry glances at Wei Xi from time to time, but Wei Xi remained oblivious.

Unable to vent his frustration, Kuang Zhiming felt even more stifled. Yet, Unity Righteous hadn't forgotten the speculation they'd formed at Tan Fu's house and whispered to his junior brother, "Hey, look, Master Kuang is sneaking glances at our master again. Do you think he actually has some improper thoughts about him?"

Shuo Zong: "...."

As Kuang Zhiming continued stealing glances, he noticed that Tuchang Sect's second disciple had also appeared, not only blocking his view of Wei Xi but also giving him a cold glare.

Feeling guilty and short of breath, Kuang Zhiming almost cried out in grievance. How dare they be the ones acting righteous!

Over there, Unity Righteous finished his business and called Uncle Shen, explaining the situation they encountered and requesting, "Master and I will go and investigate first. If it turns out to be a real problem, we'll give you a call."

Uncle Shen readily agreed, thinking it was just another group fight, no big deal.

Seeing that Unity Righteous had resolved the manpower issue with just a few words, Bai Hao felt even more reassured. Following closely behind Wei Xi, he flattered, "It's so kind of Daoist Wei to help us mobilize people at such a late hour."

Wei Xi sensed that this person was likely a potential client interested in getting a card, and his attitude towards him was quite amiable as well: "No problem, it's right during their working hours."

Bai Hao was taken aback by this. He lifted his wrist to check the time, thinking to himself, Oh my god, it's already eight, and they haven't finished work yet? The life of these Taoist priests is really tough.

He wanted to inquire further, but they had just arrived at the site of the incident. The trauma he had experienced there was still vivid in his mind, so he immediately fell silent.

The abandoned construction site looked eerily desolate. Its exposed steel and concrete structures were left in a state of neglect, with dark, empty windows resembling gaping maws in the night.

Since the incident, Bai Hao hadn't returned to this place. Seeing it again now sent chills down his spine. He couldn't comprehend where he found the courage to insist on entering back then.

As he gazed at the construction site, Wei Xi's attention was elsewhere. Eight o'clock was prime time for shopping, and the Hong Kong Building was located in the heart of the city. Surrounding the bleak, unfinished complex were towering, brightly lit commercial skyscrapers. Pedestrians, bundled up in winter attire, strolled through the area, and a young couple holding paper bags walked leisurely nearby. As they walked, they must have been discussing something, because suddenly, they paused, then gradually drew closer, entwining their necks together.

Hmm?

Wei Xi had been observing for a while, so Unity Yi curiously asked, "Master, what are you looking at?"

Wei Xi hesitated for a moment before lifting his chin slightly. "Take a look."

Unity Yi followed his gaze and promptly cursed under his breath, commenting with interest, "Is it that intense?!"

Wei Xi was about to inquire what his senior disciple was up to when a hand suddenly descended on his head, turning it in another direction.

Unity Righteousness exclaimed, "Oh my! They're still kissing!"

Instantly, Wei Xi reached up to grab his second disciple's broad palm and stretched his neck to see. This time, his face was covered, and the second disciple, unable to tolerate it any longer, pinched his cheeks and spun him back around. "No peeking."

What was going on? Wei Xi glanced suspiciously at his seemingly annoyed second disciple. What exactly were those two doing with their mouths so close together?

Before he could ask, the second disciple kicked Unity Righteousness and coldly said, "Let's go."

At the same moment, Bai Hao spoke up from the other side, interrupting Wei Xi's curiosity. "Master, that's where Xiao Ke fell from the building."

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He pointed to a stack of wooden planks on the exterior wall of the construction site. The area had been cleaned up, and caution tape had been put up, but the ominous dark stains on the wood revealed the tragedy that had occurred there.

Kuang Zhiming and his wife examined the flashlight as they approached the pool of blood. Standing behind them, Wei Xi couldn't help but feel a strange sort of craving as he looked at it.

So much human blood... It was such a waste to just spill it here like this.

However, the blood was now dry, and its vitality had vanished. He smacked his lips, feeling a moment of regret before deciding that Yin and Yang energies tasted much better than this.

But it had been a long time since he last tasted Yin energy... Something seemed off with the ghosts and monsters beyond the mountains; they all seemed so weak.

At this thought, he turned to look at his second disciple.

His second disciple still appeared upset due to the previous incident. Upon meeting his gaze, he frowned and asked, "What now?"

Wei Xi replied, "Master is hungry."

"..." After a brief silence, the disciple sighed and placed his hand over Wei Xi's face.

Wei Xi moved closer. Since it was his disciple, he didn't have the heart to bite him. Instead, he sucked greedily on the palm, not stopping there as he couldn't resist rubbing his face against it afterward.

The hand trembled under his touch and quickly withdrew.

Wei Xi froze, only to see his disciple averting his eyes and turning away without a word, clenching his fists as he walked off.

Hmm? Watching the slender, straight back, he couldn't help but wonder if his disciple was angry again.

Unable to suppress his anger, this unfortunate child, it was only a matter of absorbing a bit of your yang energy, and yet you're upset about it? He's truly becoming more and more petty!