Yesterday, Yun Chan spread the news that Yang Cheng would serve as the Enlightennt Master, but she didn’t ntion the Purifying Spirit Spring for fear that the villagers wouldn’t accept it.
Once Yang Cheng brings back the supplies and every household benefits, it would be hard for them to refuse when she raises the issue.
"Village chief, do you know what the Little Divine Doctor went out to buy?"
Soone curiously asked.
"He said he would buy new clothes for everyone and so food, but his car is only so big, probably can’t fit too much."
Yun Chan worries that if villagers have high expectations but Yang Cheng doesn’t bring back enough, they might be displeased.
"Previously, Uncle Pan took two people out to procure supplies, and each ti they could only bring back a little. Now with a car, surely every household will get so food and clothes."
The villagers were extrely excited, gathered together to discuss, and then talked about the Enlightennt issue.
Auntie Little Eyes approached Yun Chan, smiling, "Village chief, my Chunxing is already betrothed to Yue Feng, and the celebration will be held the day after tomorrow, so have the Little Divine Doctor perform the Enlightennt for Chunxing tomorrow."
"Hmm, I’ll talk to the Little Divine Doctor and let him visit your house tomorrow night."
Yun Chan nodded.
As soon as she finished speaking, several other aunts gathered around, all claiming that their wedding dates were set and the Enlightennt dates booked.
In no ti, twelve days out of the next two weeks were already reserved, leaving only the last three days unbooked.
Because everyone believed that Yang Cheng’s energy would be drained in the latter days, no amount of strengthening herbs would help, and he’d be unable to expel the lingering malevolent spirits from the brides.
"Liu Cuihua, what’s your problem, I booked the tenth first!"
"Bullshit, I reserved the eleventh for my daughter ages ago, so the tenth must go to her first. Your old girl can wait!"
"I’ll scratch you, you old hag, dare call my daughter an old girl!"
Faced with a few aunts about to fight over the Enlightennt date, Yun Chan displeasedly opened her mouth: "Stop this at once!"
Don’t be fooled by her young age; her authority in Hidden Cloud Village is substantial, and her words brought silence to the surroundings.
"What’s the fuss about, from now on only registrations here count. If multiple people want the sa day, we’ll draw lots, winner picks the day, loser chooses another."
"Cause trouble again, and I’ll cancel your qualification, find soone else to perform Enlightennt for your daughter."
Yun Chan’s words frightened the crowd into silence.
Young n in the village are already few, and Enlightennt involves expelling malevolent spirits, impacting themselves, especially after Hu Zi died, everyone’s more fearful.
In the past, Hu Zi perford the Enlightennt several tis to earn more money, resulting in his death away from ho, believed to be related to his role.
But if no one serves as the Enlightennt Master, won can’t marry, hindering future generations.
Once everyone quieted down, Yun Chan brought out a notebook and said to the crowd, "Line up and register now."
Auntie Little Eyes was the first to rush over, booking the date for Chunxing tomorrow, uncontested due to the short notice.
"Ah! Yue Ying, you’re lining up too, who’s the lucky guy?"
Just then, Auntie Pang exclaid in shock.
"I... I’m not sure yet, but I’ll set a date first."
Yue Ying hadn’t had a chance to discuss with Da Shan, nor could she outright ntion his na.
"You’re still young, why rush to get married? The Little Divine Doctor only works as the Enlightennt Master for half a month, don’t snatch dates from us."
Auntie Pang unhappily snorted, reaching to push Yue Ying aside.
"Don’t push ! Whether I want to get married is my business, you have no right to stop !"
Yue Ying’s eyes turned red, thinking of her lack of protection, and anyone in the village could bully her, she felt a sour ache in her heart.
Hearing the commotion, Yun Chan frowned and, noticing Yue Ying in line, appeared sowhat surprised.
"Yue Ying, co over here."
Yun Chan waved her over.
Seeing Yun Chan speak up, Auntie Pang also swallowed her dissatisfaction.
"Do you want to marry? Who’s the lucky young man?"
Yun Chan softly asked, her eyes full of sympathy.
"I haven’t asked him if he wants to marry , but I’m afraid the Enlightennt dates will run out, so I’ve set one first. Is that okay?"
Yue Ying’s voice trembled, growing tense.
"Of course, pick whichever date you want."
"I’ll take the sixth; it happens to be my birthday."
Yue Ying wanted to spend her birthday with Yang Cheng, beco his woman, completing her youthful romance.
"Alright, the sixth is yours."
As soon as Yun Chan finished speaking, Auntie Pang said discontentedly: "Village chief, this isn’t fair! We haven’t finished choosing, why did she get the sixth? Her marriage isn’t even confird, that’s just occupying the spot without using it!"
"Hu Zi died procuring supplies for the village, should I not take care of his sister? Bullying Yue Ying, a vulnerable girl, what’s the point? If I ever catch you targeting her, I’ll act by clan rules."
Her expression was severe, her voice icy, scaring Auntie Pang into shrinking back.
The other aunts initially dissatisfied, dared not speak further, and followed procedures to set their dates.
Finally, days for the half-month were fully booked, three girls didn’t get a slot; they hadn’t found suitable matches yet, so Yun Chan asked them to wait.
If Yang Cheng could be persuaded to stay in Hidden Cloud Village a few more days, he may perform Enlightennt for them too.
With the excitent over, villagers went back to their own tasks.
anwhile, Yang Cheng sped along, finally leaving Wangchuan Valley, with the road smoothing out.
Noticing the car was about to run out of fuel, he spotted a gas station ahead.
In this remote area, the station should have few people, but several vehicles were parked nearby, a group gathered there.
As soon as Yang Cheng parked, soone approached with an unfriendly expression.
"Little Divine Doctor, these folks seem like highway robbers, let’s hurry and leave."
Uncle Pan felt uneasy, quickly warning.
"The car has no fuel; if I don’t refuel here, we won’t make it to the city."
Yang Cheng said helplessly, he didn’t want trouble, but without fuel, he’d be pushing his car into town, wasting more ti.
"Perhaps I should get out and talk to them, they shouldn’t trouble an old man."
Uncle Pan felt that considering his age and solitude, being killed was no big deal, but he didn’t want Yang Cheng to be in danger.
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