Chapter 296: Let the Bullet Fly for a While
“Let’s go, let’s go see Grandpa Director.”
Chen An took the girl’s hand and walked towards the door.
Chen Xi let him do as he pleased.
She did not go to school. She had gone before, but soon dropped out for various reasons.
The orphanage was also willing but unable. The town had no special schools, and to study at a specialized special education school, one would have to go to a big city.
But Chen Xi was alone and so young. If she went to a big city without anyone to look after her, it would be better to stay at the orphanage.
Although her days were a bit boring, there wouldn’t be any major problems.
They arrived at the kitchen and saw a stooped figure busy at the stove.
In the large iron pot, as the iron shovel stirred, the aroma of food wafted out.
The stooped figure heard footsteps and turned around. A towel hung around his neck, and he casually wiped his face.
Seeing the young man standing at the doorway, the Director chuckled and cursed, “You brat, what are you standing around for? Come and stoke the fire!”
Chen An squeezed the girl’s hand, then walked to the spot by the stove for stoking the fire, where a small, long stool was placed.
He sat down, picked up some dry grass scattered on the ground, bundled it up, and used iron tongs to put it into the stove.
After doing this, he started chatting with the Director.
The firewood burned fiercely, and occasional crackling sounds illuminated the young man with a reddish glow.
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At the same time.
As night fell, the quiet town welcomed an unwelcome guest.
He hid in the shadows, his skin a sickly pale, and his eyes glowed with a distinctly eerie crimson light.
The man clutched his chest and walked along the street.
A stray cat discovered his presence, its fur instantly standing on end, and it turned to flee.
Unfortunately, it was too late.
The man casually grabbed it by the throat, silencing it, then opened his mouth and bit down on the stray cat’s head.
*Crunch.*
A trail of foul-smelling liquid dripped from the corner of his mouth.
The man’s footsteps did not falter.
The stray cat was merely a small snack bestowed by heaven.
After walking for about ten more minutes in the shadows.
Suddenly, the man finally stopped.
He looked at the six large characters before him, his lips curling into a cruel smile, and chuckled silently.
“Sunflower Orphanage.”
The man whispered, “This is the real feast.”
The night grew deeper.
The man took out the materials he had prepared long ago and began to circle the orphanage.
One strange character after another was drawn by him on the orphanage walls.
The man worked for a long time, looking at his masterpiece before him, his eyes filled with unparalleled madness and excitement.
Look…
What a great miracle!
This is a miracle created by my own hands!
The gears of fate for me, Zhang Asi, will begin to turn from this moment on!
After a long while, the man managed to suppress his cravings.
He desperately wanted to start the blood sacrifice now, but that would not be perfect.
He, Zhang Asi, only pursued perfection!
So, the man let out a sinister laugh, a trace of malice in his eyes.
Let the bullet… fly for a while longer.
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Shenzhou.
“Shi Hu, is this Luoyang? It’s really huge!”
Looking up, shops lined the road, and pedestrians shuttled between them. The occasional cries of vendors created a lively scene.
Chichi Su, with a candied hawthorn in her mouth, swung Chen An’s arm.
“Luoyang is one of the biggest cities in Shenzhou, so of course it is grand enough.”
Chen An held Chichi Su’s hand and walked into an inn.
“Hey, guests, please come in. Welcome to ‘A Guest Inn’.”
A waiter hurried over, flicked the rag on his shoulder, and smiled broadly, “Are you here for a meal or to stay, sir?”
“To stay.”
Chen An booked a standard room and then led Chichi Su to the lobby on the first floor.
After traveling for almost the entire day, it was time to eat.
Chichi Su sat on a stool, restless. Like a curious baby, she looked around, touching this and that.
Suddenly, she saw the large red lanterns hanging outside on the street. Her eyes lit up, and she shook Chen An’s arm.
“Master, look, why is everyone hanging lanterns!”
Chen An followed the direction of her finger and saw that it was indeed a scene of festive decorations.
“Perhaps a wealthy family is celebrating a joyous occasion.”
“Oh!”
Chichi Su responded and was about to speak again when a customer at the next table suddenly chimed in.
It was a middle-aged strong man. He had drunk a little and swayed a bit tipsily, squinting his eyes and saying, “Hey! Little doll, you don’t know this, do you?”
“Today is the grand wedding day of the eldest daughter of our Luoyang City Lord, Miss Ji Yun!”
The strong man said this with a lecherous look, then boasted, “Speaking of Ji Yun, I’ve heard since childhood that she’s as beautiful as a celestial being and a rare flower. She’s also from a distinguished family, with a top-notch temperament and figure.”
“I can’t believe how many years have passed, and she’s finally of marriageable age.”
After speaking, the strong man smacked his lips.
Chen An listened quietly. He turned to look at the mansion at the end of the road. The mansion was bustling with activity, and countless carriages of officials and dignitaries were parked outside.
Chen An said, “Brother, you speak so highly of her, have you seen Ji Yun with your own eyes?”
The strong man heard this, hit the table with his hand, and snorted, “Have I only seen her? I’ve even greeted her rumored immortal sister, Second Miss Ji, Ji Qingge!”
Chen An cooperatively cupped his hands and smiled, “In that case, why aren’t you at the mansion to join the celebration, brother, instead of drowning your sorrows here with wine?”
Upon hearing this, the strong man visibly deflated. He slumped onto the table, staring blankly into the air.
After a long while, he sighed.
“I am a crude and vulgar person. How could I possibly be worthy of entering the Ji Manor?”
As the strong man was speaking, he suddenly realized that the person at the next table had disappeared.
He rubbed his eyes and looked outside the inn. He saw the young man he had been talking to, holding the little girl, walking towards the Ji Manor.
The strong man sneered and shouted, “Hey, little Daoist, I advise you not to embarrass yourself. Don’t think you can sneak into the Ji Manor just because you’re good-looking. Without an invitation, how can you get in?”
Hearing the strong man’s shout, Chen An did not look back.
He waved his hand as a response.
Seeing this, the strong man picked up his wine cup and took a large gulp.
He thought, this little Daoist is really naive, like a person who won’t shed tears until they see the coffin.
If the Ji Manor were so easy to enter, why would he be here, drinking himself into a stupor, so dispirited?
He really doesn’t know the immensity of heaven and earth!
The strong man scoffed inwardly, but still turned his gaze towards the end of the road.
There, Chen An and Chichi Su were getting closer and closer to the Ji Manor.
“Master, aren’t we eating?”
“Yes, we are eating. Anywhere is fine for eating.”
“But why do we have to eat there?”
Chen An stopped, patted the little girl’s head.
“Because, I need to help you return something.”
“If you eat someone’s candy, you have to return it.”
(End of Chapter)
