Super Divine Daoist Skill-Chapter 65 Something is Wrong (Vote for Recommendation)

Chapter 65: Chapter 65 Something is Wrong (Vote for Recommendation)

Having already taken leave from Master Li ahead of time and informed him of the schedule, Bai Ziyue departed from the Sunburst Gang Branch early the next morning with the New Year goods he had prepared and gifts for his parents. He then met up with Uncle Ming and the others at Qinghe Pier.

"Uncle Ming," Bai Ziyue greeted Xu Ming respectfully.

"You’re here. We’ve been waiting for you. We can depart now," Xu Ming said, his gaze somewhat complicated. He hadn’t anticipated that the ordinary village boy would now be taken in as a disciple by the Sect Leader. In terms of status, Bai Ziyue was already a notch above him.

Bai Ziyue noticed Uncle Ming’s expression but refrained from saying much. He simply nodded and then spotted his two companions who had arrived, Zhang Guoyi and Xu Li.

Zhang Guoyi perhaps had a different experience; he had now been promoted from miscellaneous disciple to outer disciple since they last met, when he was advanced to outer disciple.

However, for unknown reasons, he didn’t choose to stay in the Sunburst Gang Branch to study martial arts and train, but returned to the Cuiyue Flower Boat.

As for Xu Li, after failing the previous assessment, he managed to become a gang apprentice thanks to Xu Ming’s connections. Like Bai Ziyue, he started as a miscellaneous disciple and now stayed comfortably by Xu Ming’s side.

Seeing Bai Ziyue, both of their expressions became somewhat awkward.

Although born in a village, these boys were precocious. They’d all left the village together, but in just a few months, their statuses had changed immensely, making them feel uneasy.

"Zhang Guoyi, Xu Li, long time no see," Bai Ziyue greeted with a smile.

The two forced a smile but did not reply.

Feeling helpless, Bai Ziyue understood that there was already a rift between them; their former relationship had faded away with time.

Just then, Uncle Ming called out, and the group proceeded towards the city gate.

Having practiced martial arts, their speed wasn’t slow. Even Xu Li, who had the weakest physique, no longer needed Xu Ming’s assistance. They only rested two or three times and smoothly returned to Cloud Leaf Village.

"Yue’er, Yue’er, you’re finally back... Come, let me see, you’ve grown taller, darker, and thinner... Hurry, grab the chicken from the house, we’ll kill it today and make stew for Yue’er," Hee Honghua quickly got up from the threshold, where she had been sewing shoe soles, and rushed over to Bai Ziyue, looking him up and down.

Hearing the commotion, Bai Yong quickly came out from the house, grinning foolishly at him.

"Mom, Dad, I’m back," Bai Ziyue said emotionally.

After several months, his father looked the same as before, but his mother’s belly had noticeably grown.

"Look at yourself, bringing stuff home.

By the way, when your aunt came home last time, we received the ten taels of silver you sent. She said you might have gotten into some trouble. So, we’ve been afraid to spend the money, thinking we might need to pay with it if necessary.

But later we heard that you’ve become a disciple of some big shot in the gang and your status is quite high now. What’s going on?" Hee Honghua opened Bai Ziyue’s luggage, thrilled by the embroidered bracelet, but she still spoke with a stern face.

"Don’t worry, it’s nothing serious. I’ve become Liu Dong’s disciple, the Sect Leader’s disciple. No one would dare to bully me. You can spend the silver without worry; I earned it with my skills," Bai Ziyue said gratefully.

"How did you earn so much silver?"

Bai Yong frowned.

Ten taels of silver was an enormous amount in his eyes.

Bai Ziyue hesitated, as the source of his silver involved killing and robbing.

"What are you talking about? Our son has skills, and you’re worried? Don’t make a face. Come inside, I have a lot to talk about," Hee Honghua said, placing her hands on her hips.

"Mom, this is a pregnancy protection talisman I specifically sought out for you. Keep it with you, it’s very auspicious," Bai Ziyue quickly took out a talisman, hanging it around his mother’s neck.

"By the way, I want to discuss something with you, about moving our whole family to the town..."

...

In the following days, Bai Ziyue seldom trained and enjoyed a lively New Year with his family.

After Bai Ziyue’s persuasion, Bai Yong and Hee Honghua finally agreed to move to the town.

Thus, he had to stay a few more days beyond his original plan to return after the New Year.

On the third day of the New Year, Bai Ziyue walked on a mountain path.

He had just returned from visiting his third uncle.

Given that he practiced martial arts and his physique looked robust, his third uncle felt assured letting him return alone.

Bai Ziyue appreciated this sense of ease.

With his current strength, he truly didn’t fear much. Even if confronted by the bandits of Ghost Head Stronghold, he was confident he could escape if they weren’t too numerous.

"Huh? When did this village pop up?"

Crossing a bend, Bai Ziyue noticed a small path ahead leading to a village about a hundred meters away.

Lanterns hung high in the village, people bustled about, and there was even a performer entertaining children who clapped joyfully, creating a lively scene.

Oddly attracted, Bai Ziyue stepped forward.

The closer he got, the clearer the sight became.

For some reason, a strange feeling crept into his heart.

At that moment, the village seemed to exert a mysterious pull, growing stronger as he approached.

A hundred meters, eighty meters, sixty meters...

Bai Ziyue drew closer, his gaze fixed on the performer, the children, and the surrounding houses, his heart suddenly jolting.

He realized, ominously, that the houses were overly drab, the lanterns old and weathered as if exposed for years. Even the children and performer had stiff, twisted expressions, giving off an eerie aura.

"Something’s wrong here," Bai Ziyue felt a shock, sensing the Soul-Suppressing Talisman in his chest heating up, indicating the presence of Yin Qi.

Suddenly remembering something, his face changed drastically. He quickly turned and sprinted away.

Soon, he reached the previous intersection.

After briefly discerning the direction, he didn’t look back, knowing well that a single glance could entrap him entirely.

His power surged, even using a Light Body Talisman to accelerate.

He felt relieved only when he finally entered Cloud Leaf Village and saw his parents again.