Chapter 447: Chapter 439: Murder and Heartbreak
Qin Liuxi’s prophecy ca true, stirring the surrounding crowd into a frenzy as they rushed over.
“The Junior Temple Master is like a living Immortal. Could you cast a fortune or read my face, please?”
“Junior Temple Master, I feel discomfort in my body, could you feel my pulse?”
“Junior Temple Master…”
The thug was terrified, and amidst the chaos, he scrambled away as fast as he could.
It was too terrifying, the disaster she predicted for the steward ca true instantly, so her dical skills must be real, right?
He didn’t want to endure being cut open and stitched back up, just thinking about it was frightening.
Qin Liuxi watched the thug flee and didn’t intervene; instead, she perford a mantra with her fingers, flicking a strand of evil spirit towards him.
Escaping so easily after causing trouble? Impossible. That bit of evil spirit was a lesson; it would bring him misfortune for a while.
Qin iniang was dumbfounded, seeing her niece surrounded and people seeking divinations, she couldn’t help but feel exhilarated, saying, “Sister-in-law, Xi’er is really incredible!”
She dismantled the whole situation with just a few words, and she made everyone believe her.
Mrs. Wang’s eyes held a mix of pride and pity as she said, “To have such skills at such a young age, she must have faced many hardships throughout her years of following the Dao.”
Qin iniang fell silent.
Skills don’t just fall from the sky; acquiring abilities requires enduring much suffering, and Qin Liuxi left ho at the age of five.
Being surrounded, Qin Liuxi could only provide face readings for a few and felt the pulse of those who looked unwell, instructing Mrs. Wang to fetch pen and paper to prescribe so redies.
“Everyone, if you wish to have your face read or obtain talismans or even participate in law rituals, please go to Shangqing Temple to offer incense. Our Daoist priests at Qingping Temple are genuinely skilled. Additionally, at Ruyi Pavilion on Red and White Street in Shouxi Square, you can also acquire peace charms. Today I rely had business here, and it looks like it’s going to snow soon, so please head back ho,” graciously suggested Qin Liuxi, smiling as she encouraged people to leave.
Is it going to snow?
The citizens looked up at the sky, seeing no signs of snow, but since the master said so, it must be true.
Imdiately, the crowd dispersed, though so clever ones didn’t venture far. They watched as Qin Liuxi headed towards Ruyi Pavilion. The Boss there warmly held her hand, making her feel extrely close. They began to speculate.
Is the owner of Ruyi Pavilion a worldly relative of the Junior Temple Master?
Is the Ding family foolish?
To offend a family with a living Immortal as a relative and still covet their shop, they must be seeking misfortune.
Mrs. Wang took Qin Liuxi’s hand and entered the shop, asking, “Why did you suddenly co here?”
“I was inford by soone,” Qin Liuxi vaguely replied.
Mrs. Wang assud a city guard must have seen her and notified her, asking, “But how did you know he was the Ding family’s steward?”
Mrs. Wang had seen Manager Liu’s ill fortune unfold and was surprised that Qin Liuxi could see through his identity at a glance.
Qin Liuxi smiled and said, “Mother, you forget who I am. As the Junior Temple Master of Qingping Temple, performing basic divinations is my forte.”
Mrs. Wang was astonished.
I thought you only knew a smattering of tricks, but it turns out your words carry weight.
“You should have told earlier about the Ding family coveting this shop,” Qin Liuxi sighed.
Mrs. Wang gave a wry smile, “I can’t bother you for everything. Besides, I hinted at it to Mr. Yu during a gift-giving occasion, and I heard his wife severely reprimanded the Ding family. I just didn’t expect them to disregard it.”
Qin Liuxi said indifferently, “The Ding family rely sees that the Qin family is disfavored by the Saint, thinking we are just won and children incapable of posing a threat. Mr. Yu holds the significant power of City Guardian, true, but they have Magistrate Ding, and Li City is their stronghold. Besides, Mr. Yu will have to leave eventually.”
Mrs. Wang pursed her lips, her eyebrows furrowing.
Qin iniang expressed her concerns, saying, “Xixi, they rely on their family’s power. You’ve thwarted their plans this ti, but they might co back even stronger, right?”
Qin Liuxi soothed, “Don’t worry, they will soon be too busy dealing with their own problems.”
Mrs. Wang’s heart skipped a beat.
She rembered the Deputy Magistrate Zhao, whom Qin Liuxi had previously ntioned would soon be replaced. Just the other day, she heard that the Zhao Family had left and the position of Deputy Magistrate was temporarily filled by soone else, with a permanent replacent expected by next spring.
Now this girl was saying that the Ding Family would soon be preoccupied with their own troubles, implying misfortune for them.
Mrs. Wang was about to say sothing when Qin Liuxi suddenly turned her head, looking into the void with a slight frown, “What’s the matter?”
Mrs. Wang and Qin iniang thought she was speaking to them, but her gaze was not directed at them. Sensing sothing uncanny, both followed her gaze with pale faces.
A gust of chilling wind swept in.
Both cousins felt goosebumps on their arms.
They couldn’t see anything, but they definitely felt sothing eerie had entered the room, causing them to shiver.
Qin Liuxi, stepping in front of them, faced the agitated female ghost, frowning.
The female ghost said, “My Lord, please hurry ho. Your Old Lady has fainted, and people from that courtyard have co seeking Qi Huang, wanting you to provide dical treatnt. Qi Huang sent to find you.”
Qin Liuxi’s face darkened, “Why did she faint all of a sudden?”
“Soone ca to visit the mansion; it seems to be soone from the Ding Family?”
Qin Liuxi’s eyes sharpened with a murderous look, frightening the female ghost into retreating two steps.
That was terrifying, a scare to death!
Mrs. Wang swallowed and shivering asked, “Xixi, who are you talking to?”
Qin Liuxi turned back and said in a stern voice, “Soone from the Ding Family visited the Old Lady. Now that she has fainted, I’ll go back to check on her first. Mother, you and sister-in-law take the carriage back.”
Hearing this, both won’s faces turned pale instantly.
Qin Liuxi swiftly left the room, lightly stepping on the rooftops heading towards the Qin Mansion.
When Mrs. Wang and the others chased after her, they could only catch a glimpse of Qin Liuxi’s fading silhouette.
“Let Xiu Niang look after the shop, we’re heading back.” Mrs. Wang imdiately moved.
The Ding Family, truly too bullying!
When Qin Liuxi leaped into the side courtyard, Qi Huang was already waiting there with her dical kit. Seeing her return, he quickly followed her, saying, “It was the Old Mrs. Ding who ca to visit the Old Lady. She didn’t stay long, only about the ti it takes to drink two cups of tea, and she left right before the Old Lady fainted.”
“What did that old woman say?” Qin Liuxi asked.
Qi Huang said gravely, “Ju’er ntioned that Old Mrs. Ding talked about the affairs of the n from the northwest, ntioning that the third master had lost an arm and beca disabled.”
Qin Liuxi paused her step.
She had read the Old Lady’s face when the Qin Family returned to the old mansion, predicting so descendants would be disabled. Recently, Gong Bocheng had also sent a ssage informing her about her uncle’s arm, but she had not told the Qin Family, as it would only cause distress without helping matters.
Now, the secret she’d kept was exposed by that old woman from the Ding Family.
How could the Old Lady, who was already worried about the n from the northwest, bear such news? She collapsed imdiately.
Truly murderous and heart-wrenching!
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