When a Yandere Cannon Fodder Meets a Dark, Twisted Villain - Chapter 6

Qin Wu was somewhat surprised. “Of course I remember. Does the matter Ning’er wants to investigate have something to do with the floods?”

Shi Yining nodded hesitantly. “The flooding was too severe back then. To save those villagers, my junior sisters and I used magic to blast open Mount Molian…”

“Mount Molian has been barren for years with no inhabitants. Blasting the mountain to divert the water and save lives was not improper.”

“What if… there were people on the mountain at that time?”

Qin Wu’s willow-like brows furrowed slightly. “I remember you saying back then, Ning’er, that you and your sisters had searched carefully several times and confirmed no one was on the mountain before you acted?”

Shi Yining did not deny it: “That is true…”

“In that case, where does this talk of people being on the mountain come from? You are simply overthinking things, Ning’er.”

“But…”

The person I killed has turned into a vengeful ghost and is haunting me…

Shi Yining kept these words buried in her heart, leaving them unspoken.

“Master, I still want to find a way to confirm it. Just in case there really was…”

Having led the Xuanqing Sect for many years, Qin Wu’s perception was extraordinary. Seeing her disciple’s abnormal behavior and combining it with what she had observed over the past two days, she vaguely guessed the reason.

“Ning’er, I didn’t want to pry, but your current state is truly worrying. Tell me the truth—are you being threatened by something?”

“Master, I…”

“Ning’er, no matter what it is, only by speaking out can it be properly resolved. Do not think of carrying it all alone.”

Just as Shi Yining was wavering, a message talisman flew in from outside, interrupting her thoughts.

Qin Wu flicked her sleeve to catch the talisman. A clear, refined voice immediately echoed from within.

“Sect Leader Senior Sister, strange things have been happening recently in Xichi Town under the jurisdiction of Kaiyuan City. I encountered villagers seeking help while passing through. However, I have urgent matters to attend to and cannot stay. Please dispatch other personnel here; their cultivation should preferably be at the Foundation Building stage or higher.”

Having memories of both her past life and the original book, Shi Yining knew exactly what was happening in Xichi Town. Therefore, as soon as the transmission ended, she immediately spoke up: “Master, I wish to handle this matter. It will also be a good opportunity for me to go out and clear my mind.”

Qin Wu was somewhat disapproving. “Junior Sister Yang did not specify what the ‘strange things’ are. Furthermore, you already have a lot on your mind; it wouldn’t be safe for you to go there.”

“Rest assured, Master. I know my limits and will not let anything happen to me.”

Seeing the older woman remained unmoved, Shi Yining gently tugged at her cloud-like sleeve and acted a bit spoiled. “Please agree, Master… When I return, I will tell you the secret I’ve been hiding these past two days.”

“Is that a promise?”

“Naturally. When has Ning’er ever lied to Master?”

“Very well, I agree.”

Qin Wu flicked her sleeve to produce a purple jade talisman shimmering with spiritual light. She continued, “Carry this with you. It wards off evil and calms the mind, and it contains a protective spell I sealed within. It can save your life at a critical moment.”

“Thank you, Master!”

Shi Yining took the jade talisman with a smile. “There’s no time to lose. I will depart immediately.”

“Wait,” Qin Wu stopped her. “It’s not right to go alone. I’ll have Yushang accompany you. Also, do not forget the Dao Discussion Assembly. You must be back in six days at the latest.”

Shi Yining thought for a moment and nodded in agreement.

Her Little Junior Sister had a Lightning Root; in terms of combat power, she was not weaker than herself. The matter in Xichi Town could be resolved in six days without delaying the assembly.

Five incense sticks of time later, Kaiyuan City.

Shi Yining and her junior sister flew over the city, looking down at the grand sights below. It was a bright, sunny day, and the city streets were bustling with pedestrians.

Yushang pointed to a cluster of buildings in the distance that looked like an ink painting. “Senior Sister, that is Xichi Town. Should we go there immediately, or gather some information in Kaiyuan City first?”

Shi Yining said without hesitation, “To the Flame Inn first.”

“Are you planning to stay in the city, Senior Sister?”

“Of course not.”

“Then you mean…”

“The person we are looking for is in that inn.”

“The person we are looking for? You’ve confused me, Senior Sister. Aren’t we here to investigate the strange happenings in Xichi Town? Wait, I see. You mean someone staying in the inn is related to the strange events?”

“A good guess, Little Junior Sister.”

Yushang scratched her head. “How do you know, Senior Sister?”

“Intuition,” Shi Yining replied without much explanation. “Let’s hurry. If we’re late, the person might be gone.”

Yushang followed her sister in a daze, eventually arriving at an inn adorned with two carved red lanterns.

Upon entering, an attendant immediately came forward to greet them.

Shi Yining waved her sleeve, producing a pile of shimmering spirit stones.

The inn manager, having a sharp eye, saw this and quickly walked over, waving away the attendant with a beaming smile.

“Welcome, noble guests! Are you here for a room or a meal?”

Shi Yining handed the spirit stones to the manager and replied calmly, “My sister and I are here to make an inquiry. Could we speak in private, Manager?”

“Of course, this way please.” The manager’s eyes squinted into slits as he pocketed the spirit stones.

The two sisters were led to a private elegant room on the first floor.

“Whatever you wish to ask, as long as I know it, I shall tell you everything.”

Shi Yining sat on a jade stool, her slender fingers tapping rhythmically on the tabletop.

“Is someone currently staying in Room Four of the ‘Heaven’ rank?”

The manager nodded repeatedly. “Indeed, someone has been staying there long-term. However, if you wish to see her, I’m afraid that won’t be possible. As far as I know, she has been in a coma.”

“While she has been unconscious, has another person been visiting the inn frequently?”

“Your guess is spot on, noble guest. That individual only comes at the hour of the Rat (midnight), completely shrouded in a black cloak. Although their appearance is hidden, I have heard them speak and can confirm it is a woman.”

“On which day exactly did they arrive?”

“About ten days ago.”

“I must trouble the manager to lead us to Room Four.”

“This… the inn’s rules state we cannot lead…”

Shi Yining once again flicked her sleeve to produce ten thousand spirit stones. The manager’s eyes lit up, and he immediately changed his tune.

“Please wait a moment, noble guests. Allow me to make the arrangements.”

A cup of tea’s time later, Room Four.

Shi Yining gazed at the young girl lying on the couch—her life force fading, her body as thin as a skeleton. For a moment, she felt a sense of trance.

In her past life, she had seen her before, though not in this inn.

The strange occurrences in Xichi Town were not the work of ghosts, evil cultivators, or spirits. The source of everything was the girl before her: An Mu.

An Mu had always held an obsession—to resurrect her elder sister, who had been her sole companion since childhood. As time passed, this obsession deepened until, by a stroke of fate, it formed a very rare “Heart Domain.”

Xichi Town was shrouded by this Heart Domain, leading to frequent anomalies: water flowing from low to high ground; firewood burning brightly suddenly extinguishing without cause; well water abruptly boiling; withered flowers blooming again…

The appearance of these strange events caused the townspeople to grow increasingly terrified.

This was not An Mu’s intention. She only wanted her deceased sister to return to life. After the Heart Domain formed, she got her wish and saw her sister; it turned out her sister had never left her, but was staying with her in a different form.

When a ghost and a mortal stay together for too long, it damages the mortal’s longevity. Her sister, An Lan, knew this clearly. Originally, she had maintained a sufficient distance from her younger sister until the Heart Domain appeared.

The Heart Domain continuously drained the life force of its master. An Lan wanted to save her sister. Knowing that staying in Xichi Town would only cause the Heart Domain to stabilize further, she brought her to the Flame Inn.

The name of the inn contained three “Fire” characters, which could invisibly prevent the Heart Domain from strengthening.

After bringing her sister to the inn, An Lan began searching outside for spiritual items that could restore life force, continuing until now…

In her previous life, while searching for spiritual items, An Lan encountered an evil cultivator. Her soul was drawn into a Myriad Soul Banner, becoming its primary spirit.

When her sister no longer appeared in the Heart Domain, An Mu could not bear the blow. Dreaming of her sister saying goodbye, her newly sprouted obsession actually drove her to counter-absorb the power of the Heart Domain.

The Heart Domain vanished completely. An Mu transformed from an ordinary girl into a powerful cultivator. She killed the evil cultivator and seized the Myriad Soul Banner. Because her sister had become the primary spirit and could not leave the treasure, An Mu became the new master of the banner, remaining with her sister from then on.

In her previous life, when Shi Yining was repeatedly frustrated in her pursuit of Shu Mo, she had encountered An Mu.

At that time, the girl—who already wielded the Myriad Soul Banner and possessed great strength—had said one thing to her: “In this world, anything is possible. Sometimes, what you see with your own eyes is not necessarily the truth.”

The words seemed to hold multiple layers of meaning. When Shi Yining tried to press for more, An Mu had already departed. She speculated that the other girl likely knew some unknown secrets.

“Senior Sister, she looks like she’s about to give out. Should we feed her a spiritual pill to extend her life?”

Yushang’s words pulled Shi Yining’s thoughts back from her past memories.

“A mortal body cannot withstand the power of a spirit pill.”

“Then what should we do? This little girl looks so pitiful.”

“Go find some fresh water and dissolve the pill in it.”

“Alright, wait a moment, Senior Sister. I’ll do it right away.”

After Yuchang left, a wind suddenly rose within the large room despite there being no breeze.

A familiar yin energy emerged from the surroundings, completely enveloping Shi Yining.

The vengeful ghost had caught up.

“Miss Shi does not keep her word. She deserves to be punished…”

As the cold, eerie voice reached her ears, Shi Yining’s face turned pale.

“Jiang Liuyue, I have urgent matters to attend to right now. If you are angry, wait until we return to Xigui Peak and I will let you deal with me however you wish. But do not act recklessly here and involve the innocent.”

“Miss Shi truly has the heart of a Bodhisattva. If you can be so considerate of others, why can’t you think of me? When you left me behind all alone, did you ever consider my feelings?”

“I…”

Shi Yining was at a loss for words. At the time, her only thought was to escape from this ghost; she hadn’t thought of anything else.

Her waist was gradually encircled by a pair of slender, strong hands. The ghost’s breath fell bit by bit against her neck.

Before coming here, her Master had given her a jade talisman to ward off evil—yet now, facing this ghost, it seemed to have no effect at all.

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