âRecently, the little Kunming wolfdog we raise has been constantly barking and itâs too creepy. Whatâs more, it barks at the same time everyday. I didnât dare to tell the local authorities about this. According to the elders, if the dog barks at night, either a thief has broken in, or thereâs something supernatural happening. It barked again just now. Thatâs why Iâm worried about my daughter. Young master, if you have any solution, can you please help me out?â
Liuâerâs mother said with sincerity.
Needless to say, Helian Wei Wei agreed and added, âI need to know about the Feng Shui of your house.â With that, she successfully entered the Yan familyâs house.
The Yan family had one of the considerably ordinary residences in the Capital, with some cabbages planted in the front yard. They were an average family, and Helian Wei Wei found nothing after she studied the surroundings. Her gaze eventually landed on the Alsatian that was hiding in the dark.
Others were not able to see the Alsatian, but the little Kunming wolfdog sensed the presence of the king of its species. It gently moved its paws forward, whimpering.
Liuâerâs mother found its reaction strange. âIt was barking just now. Why did it become quiet all of a sudden?â
The little Kunming wolfdog was speechless. How can I not be quiet when there is such an enormous creature standing before me?
Boss, Boss!
Unlike the arrogant Alsatian, the little Kunming wolfdog seemed scared but excited as it continued to run around in circles.
Helian Wei Wei signaled the Alsatian with a brief gaze.
Immediately, the Alsatian approached the little Kunming wolfdog and let out a couple of barks.
As expected, the little Kunming wolfdog was extremely delighted and barked in return as though it was replying to the Alsatian.
Liuâerâs mother did not pay attention to it. She turned her head and asked Helian Wei Wei, âYoung master, thereâs nothing wrong with our house, right?â
Helian Wei Wei acknowledged her question but her gaze showed that she dwelling in her own thoughts. Similarly, Helian Wei Wei thought something was amiss. She had walked around the area and all of the residences appeared normal. There was no Qi of Yin even at the alley itself. If this place was haunted, His Highness would have sensed it at the very beginning, not to mention the Alsatian. However, after checking out the entire vicinity, they discovered nothing.
Upon listening to Helian Wei Weiâs reply, Liuâerâs mother heaved a sigh of relief, but she was disappointed at the same time. Lately, she had been feeling restless and she reckoned that there was certainly something unusual going on.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Helian Wei Wei understood Liuâerâs mother concern and she added, âThereâs nothing wrong with the Feng Shui, but the general trend of the residences nearby has not been good. Madam, if itâs convenient for you, can you tell me whatâs the connection between the missing girls? You have to tell me things that you havenât told the authorities. Otherwise, I will not know where to start from, although Iâm more than willing to help your daughter.â
Liuâerâs mother replied hesitantly, âAll of us live on the same street and meet frequently. There isnât a particular connection between the girls but those girls...â She paused her words, apparently finding it difficult to continue.
Helian Wei Wei laid her eyes on her, âMadam, everything happens for a reason. Iâm afraid that the ghost will not leave if we are unable to find the source.â
Liuâerâs mother paled at Helian Wei Weiâs statement. âIn fact, itâs not a big deal. Iâm only afraid to taint their reputation if I leak the information. Those young girls were infatuated with the second son of Lord Zhang and he often visits the alley.â
Despite the fact that she did not speak it explicitly, Helian Wei Wei could grasp the meaning of her words. Helian Wei Weiâs eyes sparkled. The second son of Lord Zhang?
âDonât make groundless statement, mom,â Yan Liuâer pulled the corner of her motherâs clothes as she bit on her thin lips, âWhat if someone else overhears our conversation?â
Only then Liuâerâs mother snapped back. She turned to face Helian Wei Wei as she said, âYoung master, please donât get me wrong. I mean nothing else. Please donât let anyone else find out about this out.â
âFret not, madam. I am never a blabbermouth.â Puzzled, Helian Wei Wei glanced at Yan Liuâer. If Yan Liuâer is not the murderer and there is nothing strange in her residence, why is she spared from harm? Is it because she is the only one who has never come into contact with the second son of Lord Zhang?
After obtaining the information she wanted, Helian Wei Wei turned to look at Baili Jia Jue.
His Highness stood erectly with an emotionless expression throughout the entire exchange between Helian Wei Wei and the madam.
Nevertheless, his charm was enough to make anyone who stood close to him go red.
And, Yan Liuâer was one of them. âYoung master, would you some tea?â
At that very moment, something scuttled past Yan Liuâerâs feet. Frightened, she screamed as she leaned toward Baili Jia Jue without even looking at it. âSomethingâs there. Somethingâs there!â
All of a sudden, black fogs rose in the breezeless dark sky, and Baili Jia Jue seemed to assimilate into the dark. His brutal and cold gaze laid on the little hand that was placed on his arm, and the disdain on his grin was replaced by menace that made one shudder.
Yan Liuâer realized her acts were inappropriate and she became more bashful. However, she failed to notice the bloodthirstiness that was painted across the manâs eyes.
Helian Wei Wei knew His Highness too well. She held Baili Jia Jueâs arm and said in a muffled tone, âShe did not mean it.â
Baili Jia Jue was still wearing his callous look, but the ruthlessness in his eyes were gone. He removed his robe with one hand and tossed it to the ground nonchalantly.
Embarrassed by her action, Yan Liuâer stuttered, âI didnât mean that. I sensed that something was scurrying past my feet just now. That was why I...â
âLiuâer, are you alright?â Liuâerâs mother asked, appearing perturbed.
Yan Liuâer shook her head and she looked at her feet. Then, she rubbed her arms, âIt was a rat. Why is there a rat at this hour? Besides, why isnât it afraid of humans?â
Helian Wei Weiâs eyes opened. Indeed, there should be little rats on the street during this season. It is winter. Are the rats not afraid of cold? Can it be the same as what happened back at the Green Dragon Lake? Is the aura of resentment strong enough to force the rats out? No, it canât be. His Highness would have noticed if the aura of resentment is lingering in the air.
Apparently, His Highness had detected nothing.
âThese rats are abnormal.â
It had been a long time since she used her consciousness stream to communicate with others.
Now, she heard His Highnessâ deep and fruity voice.
Helian Wei Wei felt herself missing Yuan Ming who would only snicker.
âMissing Yuan Ming? Hmm?â The raised tone resounded within her consciousness.
Helian Wei Wei firmly denied, âNot at all.â
Baili Jia Jue threw a glimpse at her.
Immediately, Helian Wei Wei changed the topic, âWhy are these rats abnormal?â
âThey have no soul...â