Besides the Ghost Festival, there were always a few days each year when the Yin energy was particularly heavy, making it unsafe to venture into the wild.
"Thank you, Uncle Ninth, for taking care of Tingting."
"It's no big deal."
Uncle Ninth smiled, reassuring her to stay put. He then turned to Wen Cai and Qiusheng, "Why aren't you cooking yet?"
Here comes the opportunity!!
Unlike their usual habit of passing the buck, the two eagerly took charge of the cooking, showcasing their culinary skills and boasting about it, resulting in an exceptionally abundant dinner, complete with chicken, duck, and fish. Xu Yan was overwhelmed by the spread on the table, not knowing where to start.
Uncle Ninth sighed inwardly but didn't say anything. After dinner, he stood up and left.
"Oh, by the way."
After taking a few steps, Uncle Ninth paused and reminded them, "Don't wander around tonight. Finish eating, wash up, and go to bed early. Qiusheng, you don't need to leave too. Tingting, you and your maids will stay in the room next to Xu Yan. If you need anything, go to him. Qiusheng and Wen Cai, keep an eye on the back."
The Yizhuang is usually safe, with demons and ghosts actively staying away. But sometimes, it's the opposite.
As a result, Uncle Ninth's words made Ren Tingting and her two maids anxious again. Could there really be ghosts? They were terrified.
Xu Yan paid it no mind. Even if it wasn't safe outside, nothing would dare enter the Yizhuang voluntarily. The ancestral tablets inside were not just for decoration; they were enough to keep those things at bay, even if they lingered nearby, they wouldn't dare come in.
"Don't worry. Just go to bed after washing up. It'll be dawn when you wake up."
Ren Tingting was tense, but Xu Yan smiled to comfort her, so that the three half-grown girls next door wouldn't tremble in fear, disturbing his sleep.
Ren Tingting was scared, but her two maids were even more frightened.
Qiusheng and Wen Cai wanted to visit Ren Tingting, but Uncle Ninth sent them away.
"Master, did you find the place?"
"Yes, I did. We'll confirm it tomorrow. Keep an eye out tonight. I'm worried Tingting might be scared."
"Yes, sir."
"Huh~~~"
At night, everything around was pitch black. Even the lights inside the Yizhuang couldn't illuminate too far. The cold wind howled, making the electric lights under the eaves sway, casting shadows that made people feel uneasy.
Uncle Ninth, exhausted from a long day, had already fallen asleep. Wen Cai and Qiusheng were also in a deep slumber. Even Ren Tingting and her two maids had fallen asleep early. Only Xu Yan was still cultivating.
Since his Thunder Mantra and Lightning Thunder Fist reached the second level, his daily sleep time had shortened to four hours, yet his mental state remained excellent. This freed up a lot of time for other activities, such as cultivating, absorbing spiritual energy, and making talisman paper.
"Ugh~~~"
What should I do?
Nobody expected Ren Tingting, who hadn't eaten much dinner and had gone to bed early, to wake up. She was awakened by the urge to use the bathroom. Fearful, she kept the light on in her room. She glanced at her two sleeping maids, her legs twitching as she struggled to hold it in.
She wanted to use the bathroom but was afraid to go.
The Yizhuang's bathroom was at the back, shrouded in darkness, looking eerie at night. Indoor toilets were standard in luxury homes, but the Yizhuang didn't have such amenities.
What should she do? She couldn't hold it in anymore. Should she ask Xiao Qing and Xiao Hong to accompany her?
Ren Tingting wanted to wake up her two maids and ask them to go with her, but the thought of the bathroom's location made her face pale. A forest surrounded it during the day, which was fine, but at night, especially on an unsafe night, it was terrifying to imagine.
Sometimes, having more people doesn't solve all problems. Gathering a few timid individuals together can be even more frightening. If one of them screams, it will only trigger a chain reaction among everyone.
But she didn't dare go alone without Xiao Qing and Xiao Hong. Ren Tingting was torn between fear and urgency. Her bladder didn't care if she was scared, urging her incessantly, making her face turn red.
Unfortunately, there was no chamber pot in the guest room, and Ren Tingting didn't know how to use one.
There was only one chamber pot in the entire Yizhuang, and it belonged to Uncle Ninth.
"Teacher, teacher."
Forced into a corner, Ren Tingting leaned against the wall and whispered, hoping Xu Yan could hear her plea and take her there.
"Hmm?!"
In his room, Xu Yan finished cultivating, checked the time, and prepared to rest. He didn't expect to hear Ren Tingting's voice. The houses in the Yizhuang were brick and tile structures with poor sound insulation. If you didn't mind, you could even climb over the beams.
"Teacher, are you asleep?"
Afraid she couldn't hold it in any longer, Ren Tingting continued calling. Xu Yan confirmed it was her and understood right away that she wanted to use the bathroom but was afraid to go alone.
She wanted to take her two maids but was afraid they might scare her even more with their own timidity, so she resorted to asking him for help.
Shaking his head with a smile, Xu Yan dressed properly. Although he wasn't afraid, the cool night air made it a pleasure not to run outside naked.
Stepping out of his room, Xu Yan tapped on the window next door and whispered, "If you want to use the bathroom, hurry up. My time is limited."
Sob, Teacher is the best!!
Ren Tingting felt like Xu Yan was an angel sent to save her. Without saying anything, he knew she had an urgent need. She quickly picked up her maid's clothes and put them on, quietly opening the door to peek out. Seeing Xu Yan leaning against the wall with a half-smile, she relaxed but blushed furiously.
It was embarrassing for an unmarried girl to ask a man to take her to the bathroom in the middle of the night.
"Come on, don't strain yourself. It's indeed a bit scary at night."
Xu Yan didn't tease her. He generously walked ahead, holding a lantern to light the way.
"Teacher, wait for me."
Ren Tingting nervously glanced around and hurried to catch up.
The bathroom was surrounded by a forest, and with no lights, it gave off a eerie feeling on windy nights. The people at the Yizhuang didn't mind, but Ren Tingting, a wealthy girl, didn't dare come alone.
This was also related to Uncle Ninth's earlier warning.
"Go ahead. I'll wait for you here."
About ten meters from the bathroom, Xu Yan handed the lantern to Ren Tingting and didn't intend to go any further. That would make Ren Tingting even more embarrassed, and Xu Yan didn't want to enjoy the smell of human waste.
"Here?!" Ren Tingting's eyes widened in fear. She wanted to say something but couldn't.
Seeing her tension, Xu Yan couldn't help but laugh, "Do you expect me to follow you into the bathroom and watch you?"
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