“What does that mean?”
He Xiuyuan listened to Zhong Xiuyun’s explanation, looking at her with some confusion.
These adjectives, when put together, indeed felt somewhat strange.
Zhong Xiuyun thought for a moment and replied,
“Calling him a madman is because his actions are extremely erratic; he even snatches food from people sometimes.”
“However, anyone whose food was snatched later encountered some misfortune, but these misfortunes subsequently dissipated on their own.”
“Over time, some people felt that this madman was very ominous, and that being touched by him would bring disaster, while others felt that this madman seemed somewhat divine.”
“But perhaps it’s because this madman usually speaks nonsense, sleeps on the streets, and is often beaten by beggars on the street, which makes him quite pitiful.”
“Therefore, some common folk would often bring food to this madman.”
“After a few years passed like this, on New Year’s Eve, that madman, in a frenzy, went door-to-door, knocking and asking those households if they could prick their male child’s index finger and use the fresh blood to dab a spot on his forehead.”
“The madman, speaking nonsensically, said that he was a Cultivator from the mountains who encountered a residence, and upon seeing the Demonic Qi soaring from that residence, he knew there was a demon there.”
“So he immediately cast a spell to find that demon and battled with it.”
“However, that demon used a strange demonic spell, which actually broke his hundred years of Dao cultivation, and the Daoist, having no choice, then used Dao methods to Cultivate bitterly in the human world.”
“If he could use the blood of one hundred childs to dot his brow on a Yang Year’s New Year’s Eve, he would be able to restore his Dao cultivation and slay that demon.”
When Zhong Xiuyun said this, she subconsciously glanced at He Xiuyuan, wanting to see his reaction.
She also wanted to see if He Xiuyuan knew about this matter.
However, when He Xiuyuan heard this, he only had a bewildered and listening expression.
Zhong Xiuyun thought about it upon seeing this, and she realized it was true.
Regardless of whether this rumor was true or false, it had already been hundreds of years.
Even if it was true, it was normal for He Xiuyuan not to know about it.
Thinking of this, Zhong Xiuyun continued to speak.
“The households whose doors were knocked by that madman, hearing his words, dared not believe him at all, and kept urging the madman to leave; seeing that he wanted male child’s fresh blood, they even took him for a Prodigy.”
“However, there were also some households who believed the madman’s words to some extent, and allowed their male child to use blood to dot the madman’s brow.”
“It’s just a pity that in the end, the madman still didn’t gather the blood of one hundred people to dot his brow.”
“And at that time, although the madman was still dressed in rags, he already had a somewhat extraordinary Aura.”
“And seeing this, the madman also sighed deeply, saying ‘It is the time and fate,’ and then he strode away from the Zhuangyuan Residence.”
At this point, Zhong Xiuyun also stopped.
He Xiuyuan, hearing this, saw that Zhong Xiuyun stopped speaking and immediately looked at her with confusion.
“What happened after that?”
Hearing her speak up to this point, to be honest, He Xiuyuan didn’t know if this matter was true or false.
However, He Xiuyuan still wanted to know the Follow-up.
“After that, after that, it’s not very clear; there are many rumors that followed.”
“Some say that after the madman left, a large fire suddenly ignited on Huangyu Mountain outside the Zhuangyuan Residence, and the fire burned for three days and three nights before it was extinguished.”
“And then, after someone entered the mountain, they saw a giant snake, already charred but as thick as a water vat, coiled on the mountaintop.”
“On the head of that giant snake, there was also a charred whisk stuck.”
Zhong Xiuyun paused here, then continued.
“In addition, there is also a rumor that on that night, someone saw an unknown roaring sound on Huangyu Mountain, and then a huge snake head opened its mouth, wanting to swallow the entire Zhuangyuan Residence.”
“Finally, the old man, holding a whisk, rushed into the giant snake’s mouth and then pierced through the giant snake’s abdomen.”
“It’s just that when the old Daoist came out, his flesh fell off in pieces, and finally he turned into a pile of bones.”
“There are also other rumors that in the end, the very last male child finally dotted the Daoist’s brow with blood, and the Daoist then achieved Immortal Ascension.”
Finally, Zhong Xiuyun looked at He Xiuyuan and asked, “He Gongzi, do you think this rumor is true or false? And what happened to that Daoist in the end?”
He Xiuyuan was listening intently, and was startled by Zhong Xiuyun’s sudden question, then thought for a moment and shook his head, saying, “How can one know if it’s true or false? Perhaps it’s just some folk tale.”
He Xiuyuan had no idea that Zhong Xiuyun had noticed him because he had previously used the Yushui Technique to block the rain.
And then, the words of the Willow Tree Demon had already made Zhong Xiuyun aware of his identity.
Therefore, when he heard these words now, he subconsciously gave a perfunctory answer.
Zhong Xiuyun listened to He Xiuyuan’s reply, her delicate brows slightly furrowed, clearly a little dissatisfied.
But at this moment, she couldn’t reveal He Xiuyuan’s identity.
After all, doing so might make He Xiuyuan think that she was approaching him with some ulterior motive, which would not be good.
And just at this moment, the waiter also came over, carrying wine and the signature dish.
After taking the wine and dishes out of the tray and placing them on the table for the two of them, the waiter left with a remark of “Enjoy your meal, both of you,” and then retreated.
They had been eating dry rations on the road these past few days and had been constantly hurrying, so both of them were a bit hungry.
Now, seeing the delicacies served, Zhong Xiuyun didn’t even bother with her previous question and immediately lowered her head, beginning to eat in small bites.
And He Xiuyuan, probably due to his Cultivation, was much more resistant to hunger, and he ate in a leisurely manner.
As the food on the table was nearly finished, the Chinese lanterns in the Zhuangyuan Residence began to light up.
And even though it was already night, the Zhuangyuan Residence became even livelier.
“Eh?”
He Xiuyuan’s gaze swept over the area below, and he suddenly paused slightly, seeing two Night Patrol Gods appear below.
Having greeted the Night Patrol Gods before, He Xiuyuan naturally wouldn’t mistake them.
However, the Night Patrol Gods of this Zhuangyuan Residence seemed to be a bit unusual; their bodies appeared more solid.
As if sensing He Xiuyuan’s gaze, the two patrolling Night Patrol Gods below also subconsciously looked up, meeting He Xiuyuan’s eyes.
Seeing He Xiuyuan’s gaze fixed on them, and knowing that He Xiuyuan’s body did not have Demonic Qi.
Noticing this, the two Night Patrol Gods immediately understood that He Xiuyuan was somewhat extraordinary.
Upon seeing this, both Night Patrol Gods cupped their fists and bowed to him.
He Xiuyuan, seeing this, also picked up his wine glass and gestured to the two Night Patrol Gods.
“This person can indeed see us; he is quite extraordinary.”
The two Night Patrol Gods were startled by this, then turned and left.
Meanwhile, Zhong Xiuyun, seeing He Xiuyuan suddenly pick up his wine glass, seemed as if he was greeting an acquaintance below.
Seeing this, Zhong Xiuyun also subconsciously lowered her head and looked out the window.
However, apart from the coming and going pedestrians outside the window, no one was looking up and greeting He Xiuyuan.
Seeing this, Zhong Xiuyun was startled, and then her heart tightened.
Perhaps He Xiuyuan was greeting some existence that she couldn’t see?