Chapter 75: Never Seen Such a Rich Maidservant
The magical properties of Cat’s Eye Tears soon became apparent. Yin energy, like the five elements’ spiritual energy, is invisible to ordinary people and even cultivators. However, after Xia Wei put just one drop into her right eye, everything inside the coffin changed.
To Xia Wei’s eyes, a faint wisp of black energy indeed clung to Liu Great Master’s remains, like mist lingering in the deep mountains after rain.
“As expected… there is Yin energy!” Xia Wei excitedly told her young lady.
Liu Yingyue wanted to try it too, but knowing the value of Cat’s Eye Tears, she hesitated and asked Qi Huang with a pleading tone, “Little Jade Sister, can I try?”
“Of course, I said anyone who wants to try can. The more, the better. I want to make this guy completely convinced,” Qi Huang said generously.
Liu Yingyue then took the Cat’s Eye Tears to try with peace of mind. The result was as Xia Wei said: Yin energy was indeed attached to her father’s remains.
Seeing that the two of them were fine, several more people took turns trying. The truth became known to more and more people, and the main hall soon erupted in an uproar. Everyone began to curse Cao Immortal Elder for his incompetence, while many were also amazed by Qi Huang’s generosity.
“Is she really the maidservant Miss Nine found? She casually produced a bottle of Cat’s Eye Tears, can you believe it? And she’s letting us use it as we please!”
“Yes, a bottle of Cat’s Eye Tears is worth thousands of taels of silver, and even more if it’s pure. Where in the world can you find such a rich maidservant?”
“More importantly, these Cat’s Eye Tears are very rare, and ordinary people can’t get them at all. Where did she get them?”
…
They whispered to each other, and the clever ones had already realized that Qi Huang was probably not as simple as she appeared on the surface.
“Second Master Liu, aren’t you going to verify it?” Qi Huang looked curiously at Liu Biao beside her. This guy hadn’t even looked directly at his elder brother’s remains since he entered the room.
“No need, I trust everyone. These Cat’s Eye Tears are valuable, it’s better to save them,” Liu Biao said with a stiff smile.
Qi Huang couldn’t be bothered to deal with him and then began to confront Cao Immortal Elder, “Do you have anything else to say now?”
“I don’t believe it, you must have colluded to trick me!” Cao Immortal Elder was still struggling, a fine layer of sweat beading on his forehead.
“Don’t believe it? Then you see for yourself!” Qi Huang generously handed him the Cat’s Eye Tears.
Cao Immortal Elder gritted his teeth and finally took it, putting a drop into his eye. Then he looked into the coffin, and immediately he deflated.
“Can you give up now?” Qi Huang took back the Cat’s Eye Tears and questioned him again.
Cao Immortal Elder remained silent, looking dejected. In fact, he had thought about driving away the Yin energy before, but it required Cat’s Eye Tears, which were too expensive, so he planned to muddle through. He never expected to encounter someone who knew the ropes.
“What do you take our Liu family for? A bunch of suckers? And an Immortal Elder at that. You can’t even perform a simple ritual properly. You’re a disgrace to your sect. Get out!” Liu Biao cursed without mercy.
Cao Immortal Elder was speechless and could only leave with his two followers, looking dejected.
“Immortal Elder, I say he’s just a charlatan!”
“This person was found by my elder brother. His judgment is too poor. He’s not as good as the maidservant found by his younger sister.”
“Can he really do a good job as family head? I’m really worried about our family’s future.”
…
Several brothers and sisters discussed in low voices.
Liu Yingliang’s face turned ashen. He had invited the person. His incompetence meant his judgment was poor, and he couldn’t deny it.
“Look, Master Liu’s canine teeth have slightly parted his lips, and his fingernails have grown longer and darker. These are all signs of corpse transformation. Fortunately, it was discovered in time. If that guy had continued to mess around, not only would Master Liu not be able to rest in peace, but your entire Liu family would be in chaos,” Qi Huang then pointed to Master Liu’s remains.
Everyone observed carefully and found it to be true. They all gasped, and some even stepped back in fear.
“Little Jade Sister, what should we do now?” Liu Yingyue quickly asked.
“Yes, little girl, if you have a way, you must help us. I will definitely not treat you unfairly,” Liu’s mother, Fang Yun, also said.
“Don’t worry!” Qi Huang comforted her again, reaching into her embrace. With a thought, several talismans floated out of her Storage Ring.
“I will place these talismans on him, and the Yin energy will dissipate soon.” Qi Huang held the talismans up to show them, then placed the five talismans for dispelling evil onto Master Liu’s forehead, chest, and limbs.
“Alright, now cover the coffin. Don’t disturb Master Liu anymore,” Qi Huang instructed.
Fang Yun followed her instructions, and under her command, several servants came forward to cover the coffin.
“You really know what you’re doing?” Xia Wei gaped in surprise.
“Of course, no one knows rituals better than I do,” Qi Huang said confidently.
“Uh… there’s a very troublesome problem now. That sorcerer has been driven away. Who will perform the ritual now?” At this moment, Fang Yun suddenly spoke.
Everyone looked at each other, and finally, their gazes converged on Qi Huang.
“Little Jade Sister, since no one knows rituals better than you, how about you take his place?” Liu Yingyue cautiously asked Qi Huang.
“Stop! I have principles, and that is to never overstep. I do what I should do and only as much as I should do. Otherwise, wouldn’t I be stealing someone’s job?” Qi Huang immediately refused. She wasn’t a fool looking for trouble.
“But you clearly overstepped just now!” Liu Yingyue reminded her.
“That’s why my conscience is suffering!” Qi Huang said, feigning distress.
Liu Yingyue was helpless and could only look at her mother for help.
“I’ll go find someone right now,” Liu Ying Liang’s untimely voice sounded at this moment.
“Forget it. With your judgment, I’ll find someone myself,” Liu Biao retorted unceremoniously, then fled as if escaping. His steps looked messy and unsteady.
Liu Yingliang was instantly frozen in embarrassment, feeling extremely wronged. He couldn’t understand why his second uncle was suddenly so partial to his younger sister.
The matter temporarily came to a close. Liu Yingyue prepared to change into mourning clothes and then return to keep vigil. As her personal maidservant, Qi Huang naturally had to follow.
As for Xia Wei, as Master Liu’s adopted daughter, she was only Liu Yingyue’s maidservant when outside, but half a mistress when back home. With many affairs going on in the mansion now, it was impossible for her to stay by her young lady’s side.
From this, it can be seen that, in terms of their current identities, Qi Huang and Liu Yingyue were closer.
Qi Huang, carrying the mourning clothes, followed Liu Yingyue and soon arrived at her boudoir.
Liu Yingyue pushed open the door. Because servants often cleaned it, the room was spotless even though she had been away for a long time, but it lacked some vitality.
Qi Huang followed her into the room and then thoughtfully closed the door.
Liu Yingyue didn’t rush to change. Instead, she sat by the bed, sulking.
“What’s wrong?” Qi Huang asked, confused.
“Can you tell me why you followed me now? Don’t tell me it’s for money. With the value of that bottle of Cat’s Eye Tears, you couldn’t earn that much even if you were a maidservant for your entire life,” Liu Yingyue asked with some annoyance.
“Of course, it’s to protect you. Didn’t my sworn brother tell you long ago? I didn’t expect you to judge me by my appearance and insisted on treating me as a maidservant. As for that story, it was something I made up to distract you, so you wouldn’t be too sad,” Qi Huang explained briefly. Her sworn brother referred to Huang Di, of course.
Liu Yingyue was stunned. After a moment of silence, she admitted her mistake: “I’m sorry, Little Jade Sister! It was my fault for being blind.”
“It’s okay, I know you did it for my own good,” Qi Huang said generously.
Liu Yingyue pursed her red lips, her expression slightly improving.
“Little Jade Sister, do you know? My father died too strangely. I’ve always suspected he was murdered, and I made up my mind to avenge him. I didn’t expect the killer to be an evil spirit,” Liu Yingyue laughed at herself, her eyes reddening again.
“So what if it’s an evil spirit? The hatred for a father’s killer is irreconcilable. Are you afraid?” Qi Huang immediately chided her.
“It’s not fear, it’s a lack of ability. I’m just an ordinary person. Even if that evil spirit stood in front of me, I wouldn’t see it, let alone avenge him,” Liu Yingyue sighed.
“I can help you!” Qi Huang immediately volunteered. Since they would be cooperating long-term, it was acceptable to do her a favor.
“Really?” Liu Yingyue became excited. After the series of events, she no longer doubted Qi Huang’s abilities.
“Of course, but the prerequisite is that we can find it,” Qi Huang said with her usual confidence, but she still left a little room for herself. After all, she had already used her Spiritual Sense to scan the Liu mansion and found no evil spirits.
“Little Jade Sister, I believe in your ability! But… if that evil spirit doesn’t appear again, where will we find it?” Liu Yingyue said dejectedly.
“Don’t worry! Perhaps there’s a way to make it come to us willingly. Of course, I can’t guarantee 100% success,” Qi Huang said mysteriously.
