Chapter 390: Sand and Dust Blinding the Eyes

“You know about Liu Yiyi’s situation, and you know there are many things in this world that we didn't know about before.”

Lu Feng had already pricked up his ears to listen, never expecting Gu Yang to suddenly mention Liu Yiyi.

“Wait, what does your resignation have to do with Liu Yiyi? Don't tell me she's come back to life?”

After saying it, even he felt how absurd it sounded.

Gu Yang didn't know whether to laugh or cry; Lu Feng's imagination was a bit too wild.

“Have a little patience and let me finish. What I mean is that there are many things happening to us that science cannot explain. Do you know why we keep encountering those eerie incidents one after another?”

Lu Feng’s brow furrowed into a knot. “Isn't it because Liu Yiyi took a liking to you, causing all this trouble?”

He answered instinctively, but immediately realized the flaw in his logic.

If it were because of Liu Yiyi, then what happened a few days ago?

Seeing the confusion on his face, Gu Yang knew he had already figured it out.

“Actually, the problem lies within me. If I continue to stay here, things like what happened before will keep happening. When that time comes, not only will my own life be in danger, but even the people around me will be implicated by me.”

Lu Feng’s heart skipped a beat. “How is that possible? We’ve known each other for so long, and I’m perfectly fine right now, aren't I?”

He wanted to laugh, but the expression he pulled was uglier than crying.

“Gu Yang, since when did you become so superstitious? And what’s this about 'implicating' people? I don't believe in that stuff.”

A warm current surged in Gu Yang’s heart, and even the gaze he directed at him softened.

“Lu Feng, you know what I’m saying is true, which is why I must leave this place as soon as possible.”

At this moment, Lu Feng truly wanted to cry. So that was it; no wonder he had even thrown away his job and left without hesitation.

“This... this is too sudden. Someone must have told you something. Is that person reliable? Will you be okay once you leave?”

What if he ran into a scammer?

Wouldn't his entire future be ruined?

“I’m going to a certain place when I leave, a place where I can likely remain safe and sound. You really don't need to worry about me. Even after I leave, I will still contact you all frequently.”

As Gu Yang comforted him, he once again handed over the documents in his hand.

This time, Lu Feng had to take them even if he didn't want to. “You’re just like this—you always like to shoulder everything by yourself. You have no idea how people at the publishing house are gossiping about you behind your back; I can barely stand listening to it anymore.”

“Isn't it because you're joining in the gossip too?” Gu Yang teased intentionally, not wanting the atmosphere to remain so heavy.

Lu Feng wanted to cry and laugh at the same time. “Who told you not to make things clear with everyone? You deserve to be gossiped about.”

At this point, his voice suddenly trailed off, and the room fell into silence.

Gu Yang turned his head to continue packing his luggage.

Lu Feng tightened his grip on the documents, his eyes turning slightly red.

“Do you really have to leave in such a hurry? Your sister-in-law should be coming back soon, right? Can't you wait for her and say goodbye before you go?”

He knew that the person Gu Yang was most reluctant to leave behind was likely Su Yan. Now, he wasn't even waiting for Su Yan; the matter must be truly serious.

Gu Yang’s movements paused, and a wave of sorrow slowly surfaced beneath his lowered eyelids.

However, after a few seconds, he suppressed it heavily.

“I won't wait. But I’ve left a letter for Yan Yan; I'll leave it with you for the time being. If she comes to the publishing house to look for me, please help me give it to her. If she doesn't...”

Even saying just that made him feel as if his heart were being stabbed by a knife.

Although Lu Feng couldn't see his current expression, he could sense his grief.

“How could sister-in-law not come? Don't worry, I promise I'll get the letter into her hands.”

Gu Yang used all his strength to make himself appear calm, then turned around to pat Lu Feng on the shoulder.

“I'm counting on you!”

An hour later, Lu Feng personally saw Gu Yang off at the train station.

Neither of them said much more, save for a final "take care" to each other.

Gu Yang stood before the train doors with his luggage, looking at the bustling crowd on the platform, as if he saw Su Yan's smiling face among them.

As if his eyes were blurred by wind and sand, he didn't dare linger and quickly stepped into the carriage.

By the time Su Yan returned to the capital, the sky had turned completely dark.

Before she even got off the train, she saw Zhou Chong and the others waiting not far away.

Besides her, Du Jinsong, Zhang Ximing, and several other exorcists had returned in the same vehicle.

However, they all knew clearly that the only person who could prompt the Zhou family to come and welcome her was Su Yan.

As the car door opened, Zhou Chong immediately stepped forward to greet her.

“Master Su, the Clan Leader is at home taking care of the Young Master and specifically instructed us to come and pick you up.”

His respectful attitude was exactly as if he were treating Zhou Li.

“I can go back on my own.” Su Yan wanted to see her teacher as soon as possible to have him help analyze whether what happened at the Zhou family ancestral grounds was real.

“Master Su, please don't be so polite with us. The Clan Leader has already prepared a banquet at home and invites you all to join us.”

While inviting Su Yan, Zhou Chong did not forget the others.

Unable to refuse such hospitality, Su Yan had no choice but to agree.

“Su Yan, we have to return to the team to report, so we won't be joining you.” Du Jinsong took the initiative to bid her farewell.

Now that they had returned to the capital, his and Zhang Ximing's mission was considered complete, so there was naturally no need to continue following Su Yan.

Su Yan nodded. “Thank your captain for me.”

Although they hadn't said much to her from beginning to end, she knew the truth in her heart.

Du Jinsong simply smiled and left with Zhang Ximing.

At Zhou Li's signal, Su Yan also walked toward the Zhou family residence.

“How is Young Master Zhou's condition?”

“Thanks to you and Young Master Ma, the Young Master is no longer in any great danger.” As Zhou Li replied, his eyes were filled with gratitude.

If it hadn't been for Su Yan's last-minute intervention, combined with the life-saving pills provided by Ma Chulong, they all would have died there.

“It is your Young Master's great fortune and long life.” Su Yan offered a polite pleasantry and said nothing more.

The group arrived at the Zhou family mansion, which was as brightly lit and magnificent as it had been last time.

But this time, everyone's mood was different from before.

Although they had now become honored guests of the Zhou family, the thought of the Zhou family's intentional deception left a thorn in everyone's heart.

Fragrances drifted through the living room, and the banquet was already set on the table. When Zhou Xiongfeng saw Su Yan enter, he immediately led the others to rise quickly and went forward to welcome her.

Looking at the array of brilliant, smiling faces, Su Yan felt as if this place were an entirely different world.

(End of Chapter)