Chapter 627: There was a moment when Third Young Master was truly moved
Chapter 627: There was a moment when Third Young Master was truly moved
While the students of Audri Academy were in class, two figures patrolled every corner of the quiet campus.
Wei Xishi walked ahead, with Liu Liu closely following behind.
As they moved, the compass in Wei Xishi's hand would show changes in areas with unusual magnetic fields.
When passing by the teaching building, the compass would sway slightly and then quickly become quiet again.
Unconsciously, they walked to the small forest they passed through when they entered the school last night.
The compass in Wei Xishi's hand started spinning madly.
Liu Liu glanced at the compass and her face changed: "Boss, something's not right here!"
"I can see that!" Wei Xishi's tone wasn't very good.
His cold eyes stared at the small forest in front of him, and his elegant appearance looked solemn.
Thinking about everything they encountered in the teaching building last night, Wei Xishi stepped into the small forest.
Liu Liu stood in place, hesitating.
He clearly saw the unusual changes in the compass.
The fluctuations were obviously caused by some impure and powerful presence within the small forest.
He was afraid of demons and those repulsive and disgusting evil spirits.
Wei Xishi had already walked far ahead, and Liu Liu gritted her teeth, stomping her foot and catching up.
"Boss, wait for me!"
After Wei Xishi entered the small forest, the compass suddenly stopped spinning.
He put away the compass and took out a yellow talisman from his backpack.
As Liu Liu caught up with him, he stuck the talisman on her back.
With a cool and clear voice, Wei Xishi warned, "Something's not right here, be cautious."
"Y-y-yes, I understand." Liu Liu stammered in her speech.
He was repulsed by encountering unclean things.
The two of them, one after the other, ventured deeper into the heart of the forest.
After walking for a while, they came across a tree covered in red cloth.
Liu Liu stood in place, inspecting the tree in front of her.
She touched the back of her head, uncertain as she asked, "Is this a jujube tree?"
Wei Xishi nodded and continued walking.
His eyes scanned the jujube tree covered in red cloth, revealing a hint of curiosity.
It was the end of October, the fruiting season for jujube trees.
The fruit grows on the leaf axils of the jujube tree, spherical in shape, and can be yellow or purple-red.
These clustered fruits looked quite appealing.
Jujube fruits should be eaten with caution as they can irritate the digestive system and cause gastrointestinal problems.
Wei Xishi stood close to the tree, his gaze fixed on the various pieces of old and new red cloth hanging on the tree.
Jujube trees are also known as phoenix-tail trees. Buddhist scriptures record them as sacred Bodhi trees, and many people make wishes on them.
Liu Liu stood by Wei Xishi's side, arms crossed, and touched her tactical vest. "Boss, I feel a creepy atmosphere here."
Wei Xishi also sensed it.
The closer they got to the jujube tree, the more pronounced the chilling aura became.
He couldn't see the tree's aura, but he could clearly sense its malevolence.
If he guessed correctly, this tree should have already transformed into a tree demon.
Wei Xishi took his backpack off again and pulled out a dagger from it.
He threw the backpack into Liu Liu's arms and approached the jujube tree with the dagger in hand.
Wide-eyed, Liu Liu watched him walk towards the jujube tree. "Boss, what are you going to do?"
Wei Xishi didn't respond. He held the dagger tightly and thrust it towards the rough bark of the jujube tree.
The blade of the knife didn't touch the tree's bark.
When the sharp edge was just a few centimeters away from the jujube tree, an invisible force stopped him from moving forward.
Wei Xishi used the Nine Transformations Technique, trying to force the dagger forward.
But he couldn't make any progress, still unable to approach the tree.
The jujube tree was resisting his attack with its own power.
Wei Xishi pulled back his lips, already having an answer in his heart.
Having obtained the verification he wanted, he didn't continue probing and turned to leave.
Wei Xishi walked back to Liu Liu and casually put the dagger back in his bag.
Carrying the backpack, he said, "Let's go."
Liu Liu was puzzled, "Are we leaving just like that?"
She saw the strange scene just now; that jujube tree was definitely not normal.
According to past experiences, the boss shouldn't let go of such trouble easily.
Liu Liu was confused, and she hurried to catch up, no matter how she asked, Wei Xishi remained silent, still wearing that intimidating face.
The two returned to the dormitory arranged by Principal Liu. Wei Xishi threw the backpack at the door and entered the room. He took out his phone and searched for Qin Ruan's name in his contacts.
Without any hesitation, he touched the screen.
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Xiangi Manor.
Qin Ruan and Hou Yunjiao were still embracing each other when a pleasant ringtone interrupted their intimate moment.
It was Qin Ruan's phone ringing.
Hou Yunjiao let go of her and gave her space to answer the call.
Qin Ruan took out her phone and saw an unfamiliar number.
She still had something to say to Hou Yunjiao, and her thumb moved to reject the call.
However, as she was about to touch the screen, Qin Ruan seemed to recall something. Her expression changed slightly, and her hand stopped just in time.
In the end, she slid the screen and answered the call.
As soon as the call connected, Qin Ruan put the phone to her ear.
"Is this Qin Ruan?"
A faint, emotionless voice came from the other side of the phone.
Qin Ruan's heart tightened, as she faintly sensed that something might be amiss. However, she replied calmly, "Yes, I am Qin Ruan. May I know who's calling?"
"I am Wei Xishi from Audri Academy," the voice replied. "I have something important to tell you. Can we meet in person?"
Wei Xishi? Qin Ruan's heart skipped a beat. She had heard this name from her brother before, and it seemed like he had a special role in the academy. This sudden request for a meeting left her feeling uneasy.
"Alright," Qin Ruan said, suppressing her uneasiness. "Where do you want to meet?"
"I'll send you the location," Wei Xishi replied.
As soon as he ended the call, a text message popped up on Qin Ruan's phone, containing the coordinates of the meeting place.
Qin Ruan hesitated for a moment, her eyes involuntarily glancing at Hou Yunjiao However, the man's face remained calm, showing no signs of concern.
"I have something to attend to, so I need to go out for a while," Qin Ruan explained to Hou Yunjiao. "It won't take long. You can rest here in the meantime."
Hou Yunjiao nodded. "Go ahead. If there's anything, just let me know."
Qin Ruan left the room, her mind filled with questions about what Wei Xishi wanted to discuss with her. She quickly hailed a cab and headed to the designated meeting place.
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