Chapter 6: Chapter 252: Layman of Light Ink, Xiao Qingshan

“Yes, this is the Bone-Eroding Heart-Piercing Needle. You should know whose unique secret technique this is.” Lou Po’s expression remained serious, even chillingly terrifying!

“It is... it is the Ink-Pale Hermit, Xiao Qingshan.” This time, Lou Nan did not use a question; he used an affirmative statement. Moreover, as he uttered that name, his hands actually began to tremble uncontrollably due to extreme fear.

In contrast to the master and servant's appearance of facing a formidable enemy, Situ Xiyue remained perfectly calm.

It wasn't because she wasn't afraid of this Ink-Pale Hermit or whatever "Qingshan" or "Huangshan" person he was, but rather because she had no idea such a person even existed.

However, seeing how much they looked like they were facing a great crisis, she felt she should probably pay some attention to this Ink-Pale Hermit just in case.

“Who is he?”

“He is—”

Just as Lou Po was about to explain, he suddenly glanced at Situ Xiyue and immediately changed the subject.

“Right, Qingyao, what was it you came here for just now? Was there something you wanted to tell your Young Mistress?” Lou Po’s transition was somewhat stiff; even Lou Nan could tell, let alone Situ Xiyue!

But Situ Xiyue merely gave a light smile—since he didn't want to say, then she would wait! She would wait until the day he felt like saying it!

“Oh, Young Mistress, it’s like this. A few brats just came to report that Situ Qingyun came looking for Young Master Yuhe to buy Disguise Pills.” Qingyao hurriedly reported.

“Situ Qingyun? Disguise Pills? What does he want that for?” This Situ Yi had only been behaving for a few days, and now he was already plotting something again!

“I don't know. Young Mistress, do you want to go over and take a look?” Qingyao suggested.

“Let's go! I happen to be bored; I might as well go meet Situ Qingyun and tease him a bit! Otherwise, life is too idle, and I really won't be able to adjust!” Situ Xiyue stretched her limbs and cracked her knuckles, her beautiful, bright eyes filled with the mischievous glint of a prankster!

“Hey, no, absolutely not! What kind of thing does that Situ Qingyun think he is? Don't go! Woman, you stay right here and lie down obediently!” The "monster" blocked Situ Xiyue's path, spreading his arms to prevent her from passing!

“Move. If you don't move, you'll be a bachelor for the rest of your life!” Situ Xiyue gave a cute little huff, brushed Lou Po aside like she was moving a ball, and then strode away!

“A bachelor for the rest of my life? What does she mean? Is she cursing me to never find a wife? But A-Luan, my heart only belongs to you—”

“Master! Miss Situ didn't mean it like that. What she meant was, if you don't move out of the way, she won't marry you!” Lou Nan looked at the monster with a massive headache—was this still his wise and mighty master? Why, why was it that every time he encountered Situ Xiyue, his master's IQ automatically plummeted?

“Is that so? Is it? Is that what she meant? She wants to marry me? She really wants to marry me? Really? Hahaha, A-Luan said she wants to marry me, hahahaha! Uncle Nan, quick, hurry and prepare my dowry! I want the best dowry jewelry in the whole world! Isn't there some Master Chuiyue? I heard the things he designs are excellent! Quick, buy up everything he has, no matter the cost! Quick, go!”

Outside the house, Chengfeng and Polang exchanged a glance, shook their heads helplessly, and smiled.

Compared to Lou Po's excitement, Situ Xiyue was quite composed.

Having finally regained her freedom, being out on the streets was a novelty; everything looked fresh and interesting.

Buy a stick of candied haws, eat a bowl of wontons, buy some mutton skewers, some salted melon seeds... life was truly wonderful!

A person truly only realizes the benefits of health after surviving a major illness!

“Young Mistress, perhaps we should hurry over.” Qingyao was young after all and had little experience; it was inevitable that she would lose her composure!

But Situ Xiyue merely smiled faintly. Unhurried, she walked into a silk shop and began casually browsing the fabrics on the shelves.

“Tell Situ Qingyun to wait. The later we appear, the better price we can command for the Disguise Pills!” Situ Xiyue's voice was light, but her words naturally carried an air of absolute confidence!

“But... what if he can't wait and leaves?” Qingyao still didn't understand the logic behind this.

“I like this piece of heavenly silkworm silk very much; wrap it all up for me. This Moon-Shadow Gauze is also very good; wrap that up for me as well.” Situ Xiyue tossed down a gold ingot, ignoring the shopkeeper's greedy, wide-eyed expression, and turned to speak to Qingyao.

“He won't leave. Even if he has to wait for several days and nights, Situ Qingyun will absolutely not leave. Situ Qingyun's personality is extremely ruthless; he can be described as a very mature conspirator and politician. Look, even though he holds a grudge against me, he is able to swallow his pride and serve me. Of course, I know he simply wants to use me to consolidate the Situ family's position. But from this, we can also see that this man will stop at nothing to achieve his goals. Now that he knows I can get Disguise Pills here, he won't take a single step away until he has bought them!”

“The reason I said we should return later is to create an illusion for him. Young Master Yuhe is not so easy to see. Even a meeting is difficult, let alone buying Disguise Pills! Once we raise his psychological expectations, he will be like a fish on a chopping block, at our mercy. When that time comes, he will obediently pay whatever price we demand!”

“I never complain about having too much money! As winter approaches, the adults, children, and elderly in the village should all be making a few sets of winter clothes! Also, we should prepare some silver charcoal for the mountains! Let's not burn black charcoal this year; the smoke is too heavy and is bad for the health of the elderly and children!”

Speaking of the old and young in Jingyun Village, a warm smile involuntarily bloomed on Situ Xiyue's face.

She would never forget the kind people who took her in, warmed her, and cared for her during her most destitute times!

Back when she had transmigrated into this world, she had landed right in Situ Xiyue's body.

At that time, Situ Xiyue had been humiliated for foolishly confessing her love to Crown Prince Xuan Yuanzhi, causing her to jump into a lotus pond. Although she was rescued, she had contracted a very severe chill! Yet, at that time, Situ Yi had completely disregarded his daughter's life or death and sent her to the family temple.

The nuns in the family temple were all snobbish; knowing she was a disgraced legitimate daughter, they believed a fallen phoenix was worse than a chicken, so everyone began to bully her without restraint.

Unable to endure it, Situ Xiyue had jumped off a cliff to commit suicide.

Unexpectedly, the reborn Situ Xiyue had become a completely different person!

However, her body had been extremely weak at the time. If it hadn't been for the people from Jingyun Village passing by and rescuing her back to the village, the current Situ Xiyue would likely have been nothing more than a pile of white bones at the bottom of the cliff!