Chapter 82
Chapter 82
Just then, Chang Huaiyuan, Old Sixth Hui, and Hu Qingshan all came in from outside the gate.
The fairy-like young woman with the graceful figure, Hu Fei’er, was still following at Hu Qingshan’s side.
Her star-bright eyes shimmered as she looked at Hua Jiunan.
The instant Chen Daji saw such a beauty, a lecherous grin spread across his face. Then he let out a regretful sigh.
“Ah, they say, ‘If you’re taking a wife, take a crouching tiger; if you’re buying an ox, buy one with a big rump.'”
“She’s such a gorgeous beauty, but what a shame her butt’s too small. In the future, she’ll probably only give birth to daughters!”
“What a pity. Such a pity!”
“My Li Yun’s still the best!”
Hua Jiunan was utterly speechless. He quickly clapped a hand over Chen Daji’s filthy mouth.
Thankfully, Hu Qingshan hadn’t heard any of that. Otherwise, Chen Daji would definitely have been in for a savage beating…
The Immortal Spirits first bowed to the old pine in the courtyard. Then Chang Huaiyuan, dressed in white, let out a hearty laugh.
“For the sake of the common people here, you knew you were marching to your deaths, yet still fought to go first!”
“The young master physician’s entire family is loyal and righteous to the bone. I, Chang, am in awe!”
Old Sixth Hui, however, looked darkly at Deputy Team Leader Niu and the young Daoist priest, Hu Ping.
Clearly, his anger had yet to fade.
“I don’t understand all your grand principles!”
“But if the young master physician means to risk his life against that fierce deity, then I, Old Sixth Hui, will accompany him even if it costs me mine!”
Deputy Team Leader Niu and Hu Ping already knew that Old Sixth Hui was a spirit medium of the Northern Lands. How could they dare show him the slightest disrespect?
They hurriedly bowed to him. “Thank you for your mercy, Immortal Spirits! Thank you for your mercy, Immortal Spirits!”
Old Sixth Hui gave a cold snort.
“I’m not acting because of you two, so there’s no need to thank me!”
“As for the way you slighted the young master physician that day, we’ll settle that account later!”
When Deputy Team Leader Niu heard this, his face went deathly pale, and he looked to Hua Jiunan for help.
The young Daoist priest Hu Ping, on the other hand, remained fairly calm and said, “As long as my master can be rescued, Hu Ping will accept whatever punishment the Immortal Spirits see fit to give!”
Only then did Old Sixth Hui’s expression ease slightly.
“You little punk have at least some backbone.”
Seeing that the three great spirit medium family heads had all arrived, Deaf Granny was about to rise and greet them, but the beautiful young woman Hu Fei’er reached out and held her arm.
“Granny, you’re getting on in years. Please sit and rest.”
“This junior… your granddaughter will massage your back.”
When Hu Family Patriarch Hu Qingshan saw this, a strange smile appeared on his face.
Hu Fei’er blushed scarlet under her grandfather’s teasing smile and did not dare lift her head.
Her slender, jade-like hands continued to knead Deaf Granny’s shoulders.
Hu Qingshan smiled and nodded, then said to Deaf Granny, “Little sister, there’s no need to stand on ceremony with me from now on. We’ll treat one another like family. We’ll speak as equals and keep things casual.”
Chang Huaiyuan and Old Sixth Hui nodded repeatedly as well.
“Brother Qingshan is right. It should have been this way long ago!”
“From now on, you don’t need to personally offer incense to the spirit tablet in the side room. Just have Wang San or his wife go through the motions. That will do.”
Chen Fu had spent many years in business and was thoroughly versed in human relations.
Seeing the situation, how could he not take the initiative to show goodwill?
“Leave the incense offerings and tributes to me and my wife!”
“Once that Big Zongzi in the tomb is dealt with, my family plans to stay here long-term too, to look after the children as they grow up and see Old Auntie through her final years.”
The three great Immortal Spirits nodded in unison.
“It’s rare that you have such a heart. Good, good!”
The three Immortal Spirits walked over to the stone table and sat down with Deaf Granny.
Chang Huaiyuan took a flask of wine from his robes and filled a cup for everyone.
Seeing the worry on Hua Jiunan’s face, it was obvious he was concerned about the thing in the ancient tomb.
Hu Qingshan smiled and said, “Young master physician, there’s no need to rush. When I came, the ancestor said that the thing in the tomb was struck by heavenly lightning last night and won’t be able to come out for another month.”
“We still have time to make thorough preparations.”
Chang Huaiyuan also said, “Brother Bai Wuwei has already gone to stand guard at the ancient tomb in person.”
“With his abilities, even if he can’t defeat the fierce deity inside, holding out until we arrive to help him won’t be a problem at all.”
At this point, Chang Huaiyuan paused.
“We have important matters to discuss, so may the unrelated parties please withdraw.”
Deputy Team Leader Niu and Chen Fu both knew their place and understood that “unrelated parties” meant them.
At once, they smiled and headed into the house.
“We’ll go inside and prepare lunch for the Immortal Spirits.”
Before Deputy Team Leader Niu left, he tugged on the young Daoist priest Hu Ping as well.
But Hu Ping stood firmly in place, his face resolute.
Chen Daji, meanwhile, had no self-awareness whatsoever. Instead, he plopped down on the stool beside Hua Jiunan.
Then he sighed aloud, “Whoa! This stone stool’s cold as hell. Damn thing’s freezing my ass!”
“When we get the chance, we’ll swap them all for wicker chairs.”
Seeing everyone look at him, Chen Daji grew a little nervous.
After carefully thinking it over, he believed he had “understood” the reason.
He quickly pulled out several packets of spicy strips and handed them around, saying with an embarrassed grin, “Look at my memory. I forgot to bring a drinking snack for you Old Immortal…”
The Immortal Spirits smiled and shook their heads. On account of Hua Jiunan, they did not bother with him further.
Hua Jiunan was exceptionally intelligent. Seeing how confident Chang Huaiyuan and the others looked, it was clear they already had a plan.
With a turn of thought, he understood the key point as well.
“What you gentlemen mean is, while the Big Zongzi still hasn’t awakened, we…”
Before Hua Jiunan could finish, a burst of noisy commotion came from the distance, drawing closer and closer as it headed straight for the small courtyard.