Chapter 292

Chapter 291

Baili Chi played with Wen Guangun for a while and finally left in high spirits.

Wen Guangun was also delighted. A pat would yield an exquisite spirit pill, and Baili Chi was even more generous than Brother Ning. Just now, Baili Chi patted it several times, and it received three exquisite spirit pills.

Pei Qiyu and Su Molan looked at the little iron-eating beast happily licking its spirit pills and felt that both were little fools.

"That little fool... cough, does Young Master Baili mean that the full moon is approaching?" Pei Qiyu asked.

Wen Qiao glanced at him, not thinking he hadn't heard her clearly. This person was treating Baili Chi like a little fool?

It wasn't Pei Qiyu's fault for thinking so; Baili Chi was indeed quite foolish and easy to deceive. It was a mystery how he had grown up so safely, and his sect must have worried a lot about him. Despite all their worries, they still sent him to the Primordial Continent, which was even more heartbreaking. Hadn't they seen how Liu Qingyun and others couldn't control him, making him almost visit the third floor every day, unable to keep any secrets?

Ning Yuzhou hummed and said, "These few nights, be cautious and adapt as needed."

Su Molan, Pei Qiyu, and Su Xing nodded seriously. This matter concerned the restoration of Su Xing's original form. If they could find a divine artifact in the Thirteen Palaces of Dry Bones, Su Xing's power would increase, and there would be no need to worry about it being forcibly taken if discovered.

Though it was a divine artifact, without the ability to protect itself, it was concerning.

"Su Xing, besides suppression, do you have any other abilities?" Wen Qiao asked curiously.

Su Xing looked at her blankly, appearing somewhat foolish.

Pei Qiyu found the spirit artifact similar to Baili Chi, both being rather foolish, and chuckled, "Don't tell me you're useless except for suppression?"

Su Xing was furious, "Nonsense! I can also become invisible! As long as I don't appear voluntarily, you won't be able to detect me! I helped you gather information earlier through invisibility. Can you do that?"

Pei Qiyu was indifferent, "Without you, I can manage just as well."

His Mirror Flower Water Moon could silently pull people into an illusion, making them unaware of anything amiss, which was why Pei Qiyu could gather information so smoothly.

Even without Su Xing, it wouldn't affect him much.

Unable to argue, Su Xing went to Su Molan in a huff, "Lanlan, the demon seed is bullying me again! Once we find the divine artifact, let's part ways!"

Su Molan first comforted it, telling it not to take Pei Qiyu seriously, then hesitated and said, "Let's not part ways. The Pleiades Continent might need him in the future..."

If Su Xing couldn't restore its original form, it would rely on the demon seed to deal with the Thousand Demon Caverns. Pei Qiyu's importance was evident. Since they had decided to travel together, Su Molan hoped Pei Qiyu wouldn't be corrupted by the demon seed's instincts before it matured, which was also her hope for Pei Qiyu.

Su Xing nearly cried in anger and flew over to perch on Wen Qiao's shoulder.

It swore to repair its original form and never need the demon seed's help again!

Pei Qiyu gave it a faint glance, not taking this foolish spirit artifact seriously.

Want to sow discord between him and Su Molan? This spirit artifact was too naive.

***

Night fell over Bone Town again, and Wen Qiao leaned out the window, gazing outside.

The main street running through Bone Town was bustling whether during the day or night. This bustle made people overlook the town's peculiarities, treating it like an ordinary cultivator town.

The noise from afar seemed somewhat unreal.

Wen Qiao leaned out again to look at the nearby alleys. She had noticed that outsiders like them rarely left their bone houses after dark, waiting patiently for the night to pass.

The sky remained gloomy, with no stars visible. Occasionally, a night breeze would cause the bone houses to creak loudly.

"Ai Chui, aren't you going to sleep?" Ning Yuzhou's voice sounded.

Wen Qiao responded, her gaze still fixed on the sky. She wasn't sure if it was her imagination, but she felt the night sky these past few nights seemed different, though she couldn't pinpoint what was different.

Only when Ning Yuzhou called her again did she shake off the feeling and climb into bed.

Ning Yuzhou held her hand, smiling at her.

In the dim light, his face was bathed in a warm yellow glow, looking especially different and heart-stirring.

Wen Qiao moved closer, so close that she could count each of his long, thick lashes, and his pale cherry lips were perfectly shaped, suitable for... Suddenly, she quickly pulled back.

"Ai Chui?" Ning Yuzhou asked, puzzled.

Wen Qiao, embarrassed, said, "Husband, let's stay a bit further apart. I've noticed that whenever we get close, it feels like someone is watching us."

Ning Yuzhou's expression froze.

After a moment, he said nonchalantly, "You're right! Let's rest then."

The next day, when Wen Qiao and the others went downstairs, they found a slender and stunningly beautiful woman in the inn's hall.

The beautiful woman leaned against the counter, chatting with Auntie Hua behind it. The contrast between the slim and the plump made the beautiful woman's beauty stand out even more.

Her appearance wasn't particularly outstanding, but the allure she exuded was rare among women. Every move she made was naturally seductive, capable of stealing one's soul.

When the beautiful woman saw them, she turned her head slightly, her red lips curved into a smile.

Wen Qiao and Su Molan, inexperienced, stared at her in a daze.

Ning Yuzhou and Pei Qiyu's faces darkened.

"Oh, these are your guests? They're quite handsome," the beautiful woman said, her eyes scanning the four of them and laughing merrily at their reactions.

Auntie Hua scolded, "Daring to flirt in my inn, watch out I beat you to death!" Then she pointed at the beautiful woman and said to Wen Qiao, "She's Teng Liniang. All the recent commotion in Bone Town is due to her. I'm sure you've heard about it."

Speaking of the most talked-about person in Bone Town recently, it had to be Teng Liniang.

This woman was the epitome of a seductive fox spirit, charming to the bone, wanton and promiscuous, with countless lovers. Compared to her, the female cultivators in Peach Blossom House were like giants to infants.

Not only did she possess an unparalleled charm and extraordinary means, but she also ensnared countless male cultivators, who were willing to die for her. Teng Liniang was promiscuous and affectionate; in her eyes, men were mere playthings. She would find a male cultivator every so often, calling him her husband, only to discard or kill him when she grew tired of him, depending on her mood at the time.

In the eyes of the world, Teng Liniang was not only alluring but also deadly.

Yet, male cultivators fell for her tricks, always believing themselves to be unique and capable of taming this woman.

Recently, another of Teng Liniang's husbands had died under mysterious circumstances. She announced that whoever could solve the mystery of her husband's death would marry her. Many male cultivators rushed to her, stepping over her deceased husband while trying to win her favor.

However, Teng Liniang seemed particularly concerned about this dead husband. Until his death was clarified, she refused to take another man, much to the frustration of the male cultivators waiting in line for her.

At this moment, Liu Qingyun and others descended from the second floor.

Seeing Teng Liniang smiling at them, Ge Rusong and his brother reacted immediately, their faces turning red as they lowered their heads, too shy to look at her. This innocent reaction made Teng Liniang giggle. Liu Qingyun remained cold, while Sang Yufei looked displeased, finding Teng Liniang's behavior improper. Baili Chi, however, stared at Teng Liniang several times, grinning foolishly when she smiled at him.

"So, you're just a little boy," Teng Liniang laughed.

Such a young boy had yet to understand the allure of women, thinking that being stripped naked in front of him was merely a game.

Ge Rusong and his brother anxiously pulled Baili Chi away, worried that their junior brother might fall for the enchantress.

Liu Qingyun and the others left the inn, with Baili Chi frequently looking back at Teng Liniang and her group, though he didn't call out to them.

Teng Liniang waved at him and then led Ning Yuzhou and the others to sit in the hall.

She took out tea utensils from her storage bag, handed them to Ning Yuzhou to brew tea, and then served some snacks, all the while keeping an eye on Auntie Hua and the others.

This was clearly a bold attempt to eavesdrop.

Pei Qiyu and Su Molan's expressions stiffened as they sat there, glancing sideways at Auntie Hua and the other woman, watching their reactions.

"What an interesting girl," Teng Liniang said, covering her mouth with a laugh.

Auntie Hua tapped the table. "Enough! If you have nothing else, leave. Don't come to my shop to cause trouble. My customers are not for you to toy with."

Teng Liniang sighed, clutching her heart. "I'm just feeling so down. Xuan Lang suddenly died, and I can't find the killer. I'm lonely and cold, so I came to ask for your help, Sister. Dear Sister, please help me just this once. If you can find the one who killed Xuan Lang..."

"No, no, no! Don't call me Sister, you're making me feel old." Auntie Hua rudely refused. "Anyway, you have plenty of lovers. If one dies, you can always find another. Why cling to a dead man?"

Teng Liniang pouted. "Look what you're saying, Sister? Xuan Lang is different from those foul men. I truly loved him, and he was mine for so little time before he died. How can I be content? Dear Sister, please help me..."

Auntie Hua remained unmoved.

Teng Liniang finally left, her dejected appearance truly pitiful. The men lingering outside the inn saw this and rushed to comfort her. Teng Liniang, while pretending to be sad and lost, skillfully handled the crowd, and they left the alley in high spirits.

Auntie Hua spat at the door, then turned to see Wen Qiao and the others, placing her hands on her hips. "Be careful, boys. A soul-stealing woman can steal your life too."

Wen Qiao and Su Molan nodded obediently, curious. "Auntie, why did she come here?"

Auntie Hua clicked her tongue, a half-smile appearing on her plump face. "She messed up and couldn't handle it. She came here to seek my help."

Wasn't she here to ask Auntie Hua to help find the killer of her dead husband?

Wen Qiao and Su Molan were puzzled, realizing that Bone Town was indeed full of strange events, and things were never as simple as they seemed.

Auntie Hua clearly didn't want to get involved with Teng Liniang. When she came again, Auntie Hua simply closed the inn's door.

Standing by the window, Wen Qiao noticed that Teng Liniang, now outside, seemed weaker than before, clearly injured.

In Bone Town, injuries were common, but given Teng Liniang's prominent status, such an injury was rare. This confirmed Wen Qiao's suspicion that Teng Liniang was in real trouble, seeking Auntie Hua's help.

As Teng Liniang left, she glanced back at Auntie Hua's inn, a flash of venom in her eyes.

Was she resentful of Auntie Hua or someone else?

"Serves her right!" Sang Yufei said with glee, her straightforward nature disapproving of Teng Liniang's promiscuity.

Beside her, Liu Qingyun opened her eyes and asked, "Sang, what did you say?"

Sang Yufei recounted what she had seen, firmly stating, "Teng Liniang is seriously injured this time. Such a frivolous woman deserves it."

Liu Qingyun's expression was indifferent, showing no particular interest in Teng Liniang's situation. "Go and find out how she got injured," she ordered.

Sang Yufei felt reluctant, having no desire to involve herself with a woman like Teng Liniang, who flirted with many men. But she dared not disobey Liu Qingyun and had to discuss with Ge Rusong and his brother, dividing the task among them to gather information.

When they returned after investigating, they were surprised by the abundance of rumors.

"It's said she locked herself in her room and appeared the next day with serious injuries. People say she made a mistake during cultivation," Ge Ruping reported.

"I doubt it," Sang Yufei scoffed. "Perhaps she was hurt by a man she wronged."

Theories about Teng Liniang's injury varied widely, with no clear answer. However, if they paid closer attention, they would notice that most people in Bone Town took her injury in stride, not giving it much thought.

Liu Qingyun's expression remained calm, revealing nothing of her thoughts.

At this moment, Baili Chi entered, excitedly announcing, "Senior Sister Liu, tonight is the full moon."

"Really?" Sang Yufei and the others looked at him with surprise. After waiting so long, the full moon had finally arrived?

Baili Chi nodded, still looking like a puppy. "Yes, I can feel it! I need to tell Lord Ning and the others." With that, he left without waiting for their response.

Everyone: "..." Who rushes to offer benefits so eagerly? He must be a fool.