Chapter 26: Sinister Wailing, the Bull Demon Lord Has Arrived!

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The cold wind rustled, the winter chill swept through, and the snow drifted.

The snowflakes on the black tiles of the long corridor's roof made a gentle scraping sound.

The winter breeze lifted, causing the white curtains of the suspended pavilion to flutter continuously.

Li Che stopped in his tracks, his face frozen as if by the cold winter, his eyes sharp like two unsheathed swords, piercing through the biting cold and landing on the old woman who was bowing beside the man in white.

"Lei Chunlan!"

Li Che's voice emerged from the depths of his throat, low and deep.

Xu Beihu, naturally, noticed Li Che's actions and emotional changes, slightly taken aback.

"What's wrong?" Xu Beihu frowned and asked.

Li Che's emotions were in turmoil. He would never forget that face.

Lei Chunlan, the midwife who delivered Xixi, was also the wicked woman who had killed many of the children she had helped bring into the world.

Now, she had appeared here, a place Li Che never expected.

At this moment, Li Che's heart sank to its lowest point.

Countless thoughts raced through his mind.

Lei Chunlan... What is her relationship with the Si Family's young master?

I've heard that Lei Chunlan is somehow connected to the Spirit Child Sect. Could it be that the Spirit Child Sect and the Si Family... are also related?

Lei Chunlan's background seems to be even stronger than I imagined. No wonder the bounty for her in the Outer City was withdrawn after just a few days, while the bounty for me, the 'Bull Demon,' is still prominently displayed.

"I've seen an old acquaintance," Li Che suppressed his emotions and said calmly.

Although Xu Beihu looked rough and tough, he was very sensitive and noticed that Li Che's gaze on the old woman was unusual.

"What kind of grudge... let's figure out the situation before making any decisions," Xu Beihu said.

Li Che nodded, and the two of them entered the pavilion.

A servant of the Golden Splendor Pavilion carefully placed the wooden sculpture covered in black cloth on the table that had been prepared in the pavilion.

"Brother Mu Bai, I've brought our family's talented woodcarver. Let's see his skills."

Xu Beihu stepped into the building and immediately burst into a hearty laugh.

The man in white, seated in a yellow sandalwood armchair, turned his gaze. Li Che also got a clear look at his face.

A handsome face with a touch of demonic beauty, his eyes tinged with a hint of sorrow, a tear mole at the corner of his eye, a strong sense of melancholy in his demeanor, on the verge of tears, a lock of hair falling over his cheek, gently swaying in the breeze.

"Brother Beihu, you've really helped me out a lot," Si Mu Bai stood up, his voice almost tearful.

He exchanged a fist bump with Xu Beihu, then his gaze fell on Li Che.

"This must be Master Li. Although you haven't entered the Inner City, your wooden sculptures have caused quite a stir there. Such richly meaningful works are rare among woodcarvers below the level of a master..."

Si Mu Bai smiled, but his smile was more painful than a frown.

Li Che nodded slightly, but his gaze remained on Lei Chunlan.

At this moment, Lei Chunlan also recognized Li Che. Her deeply wrinkled face broke into a kind smile, looking at Li Che warmly, not even trying to hide or avoid him.

Si Mu Bai noticed Li Che's gaze and continued his painful smile, "Just a servant in my household, helping with some tasks. If she has offended Master Li, please bear with her."

Xu Beihu narrowed his eyes, and Li Che understood the meaning behind Si Mu Bai's words.

This Lei Chunlan is his person. Any conflicts, you should endure...

The meaning was clear: Si Mu Bai was aware of what Lei Chunlan was doing, but he was strongly protecting her.

Or perhaps... Li Che's status wasn't enough for Si Mu Bai to take seriously.

Lei Chunlan's smile grew even brighter, like a withered old chrysanthemum forced to bloom.

The atmosphere in the building seemed to turn colder in an instant, the cold wind howling in.

After a moment, a smile appeared on Li Che's cold face, "Perhaps I mistook her for someone else. I thought it was the midwife who delivered my beloved daughter and has ties to the Spirit Child Sect."

"That midwife has killed many newborns, a true villain, and is wanted by the authorities. She couldn't possibly be in Young Master Si's household. I must have been mistaken."

Although Li Che's words had a hint of sarcasm, Si Mu Bai sensed a softening in his attitude. His smile, though still painful, grew even more forced. He raised his hand, and Lei Chunlan bowed her head and left.

"Master Li giving me face is great. Let's see your skills."

Si Mu Bai spoke calmly, deftly moving past the topic.

Xu Beihu didn't say anything, his expression slightly darkened, feeling somewhat disappointed in Li Che.

Although Li Che wouldn't have been able to do much even if he had confronted Lei Chunlan, with Xu Beihu here, he could have supported Li Che and helped him regain some dignity. But Li Che chose to endure the humiliation.

It was a cautious move, but it lacked the boldness and audacity that Xu Beihu admired.

However, he understood that Li Che was facing the Si Family.

Li Che's character, like his third brother Xu You, was too calculating and too patient, which Xu Beihu didn't like.

Since Li Che had conceded, Xu Beihu didn't want to say more.

Si Mu Bai walked to the wooden sculpture, pulled off the black cloth, and the 'Nine-Headed Avalokiteshvara Weeping Ghost Suppressing Statue' came into view.

Si Mu Bai's breathing suddenly halted.

His eyes showed surprise, and he stared in a daze. Slowly, tears began to stream down his cheeks.

"Wah... So good, so good. Although it lacks divine power, the meaning is rich. The nine heads of Avalokiteshvara, each with a different expression, all filled with compassion. The slight frown on the face conveys a deep sorrow for all living beings. The meaning in the weeping and wailing is profound..."

"So good, truly so good."

Si Mu Bai laughed and cried, clapping his hands in approval.

In the next moment, Si Mu Bai's hands pressed onto the wooden sculpture, and he began to wail loudly. A faint white mist seemed to rise from the sculpture.

Li Che's eyes narrowed, the strange sight making his heart tense.

The entire pavilion was suddenly enveloped in a unique and eerie atmosphere, as if ghosts were crying, women were wailing, and old men were sobbing in heart-wrenching pain...

Li Che even felt a lump in his throat, on the verge of tears.

Xu Beihu stepped in front of Li Che, gently patting his shoulder, and Li Che's urge to cry instantly vanished.

Stepping back, Li Che's eyes showed surprise.

"Si Mu Bai is cultivating divine power. You were affected by the overflow of his divine power. I suppressed it for you. You're fine now."

Xu Beihu smiled.

Although he wasn't entirely satisfied with Li Che's temperament, Li Che's talent was undeniable, and he was worth cultivating a good relationship with.

Li Che bowed in gratitude.

"Your cultivation is just at the peak of the first level. If you had been affected by the weeping divine power for too long, it could have damaged your mind..."

"Take the gold leaves and leave. The carriage is outside. You can go back on your own. If you want to explore the Inner City, you can, just make sure to leave before nightfall."

Xu Beihu chuckled.

Li Che took the five gold leaves, put them away, and bowed to leave.

He took a deep look at Si Mu Bai, who was still sucking on the wooden sculpture, which now looked like a withered eggplant, barely recognizable as Avalokiteshvara...

Li Che licked his lips.

His hand... was starting to itch.

He resisted the urge to use the Thousand Analysis Hand to draw divine power from Si Mu Bai.

Li Che left the Golden Splendor Pavilion.

Back in the carriage, Li Che sat in the luxurious compartment, his fingers tapping rhythmically on the tea table, his gaze focused.

"Old sir, could you stop the carriage for a moment? It's rare to come to the Inner City. I want to buy some Inner City Osmanthus Cakes for my wife and take some delicious food back. Please wait for me."

Li Che smiled.

The carriage driver, though a member of the Xu Family in the Inner City, was very polite to Li Che, smiling in response.

"Master Li, go ahead. I'll wait for you here. As long as you leave the Inner City before nightfall, it will be fine."

Li Che nodded politely.

The Inner City was bustling, with a large population, and the streets were just as lively as the Outer City.

Once out of the carriage driver's sight, Li Che's face turned extremely cold.

He first went to a silk shop and bought black cloth, which he quickly turned into a loose black robe. He also bought a bamboo hat and took out his carving knife and a thin piece of wood from his pocket. With his current skills, it took only a few breaths to create a bull mask.

Finding a deserted alley, he put on the bamboo hat, took off his clothes and hid them, then put on the black robe, the bamboo hat, and the bull mask.

Instantly!

The shadow on the alley wall began to twist, wriggle, and stretch!

It was as if a divine dragon was murmuring, a demonic elephant was roaring!

Endure? Be cautious? Submit?

I just want to change the angle... and beat you to death!

"Lei Chunlan..."

"Your Bull Demon Lord has arrived!"

(End of Chapter)