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"Well, it's very likely," Master Xiao said seriously, no longer joking around.
After hearing this, Liu Bi scoffed and said, "So what? This umbrella was left behind by my master; it's mine now. Why should he covet it? He has messed with the balance of the yin and yang realms, and I will make him pay for it."
"Haha, calm down, brother. Whether he gets punished or not is not for you to decide. Don't get so worked up; let's see how things go tomorrow. In broad daylight, they shouldn't dare to do anything," Master Xiao replied.
...
They chatted for a long time, and the conversation drifted away from the main topic as they joked and teased each other. The teasing was a bit unusual; Master Xiao used spells to playfully mock Liu Bi, while Liu Bi floated up to the ceiling, continuously pointing out Master Xiao's flaws, calling him ugly, a single dog, and a fatso.
If only Liu Bi could be a normal person, they could go out together to feast, travel, watch games, boast about life, and share laughter. But they couldn't do any of that because of the separation between the realms; those who wanted to stay couldn't, and those who had to leave ultimately would.
The absurd meeting ended with Liu Bi's uncertain future. Afterward, everyone felt a bit downcast. Liu Bi suggested going out for a late-night snack; it was the first time it had made such a request. Of course, Master Xiao and I didn't refuse. Although Liu Bi couldn't eat regular food now, it could still join us in conversations that only come after a few drinks—perhaps this was its way of trying to make up for lost opportunities.
I lost track of how much we drank or how long we talked. Eventually, we stumbled back home in a daze. I collapsed onto my bed without even the energy to shower, while Master Xiao slumped on the sofa and slept there all night.
The next afternoon, as planned, we got ready and headed out. Liu Bi insisted on coming along; it said it wanted to participate in this matter. We couldn't stop it. However, I found another object carved from Sinking Wood for it to attach to instead of using its precious Oiled Paper Umbrella. No one could predict what would happen once we got there; Master Chen wanted that umbrella.
Sinking Wood, as the name suggests, is wood that has sunk in water for ages. The older it is, the more valuable it becomes. Due to prolonged immersion in water that isolates it from air and magnetic fields, objects made from this wood can effectively conceal the souls attached within them. Even placing a compass on top might not reveal the presence of a Spirit God inside. Once dried and ground into powder, burning Sinking Wood produces a fragrant aroma that refreshes the mind and alleviates fatigue; thus, Sinking Wood is also made into Agarwood. This fragrance aids sleep and is an excellent choice for incense.
Since our car was in for repairs and Master Xiao—being a wealthy person—was unwilling to take public transport like subways or buses, we took a taxi instead. When we arrived at the hotel’s entrance, it was still early, so we found a nearby restaurant to grab some lunch first.
Just as we sat down, Master Xiao excitedly shouted towards one direction: "Hey! Hey! Sister! Sayo!"
I turned to follow his gaze and indeed saw Sayo at a table diagonally across from us having lunch with a few friends.
Sayo should be quite familiar to everyone; she is the kind-hearted girl with the Yin-Yang Eye who often helps helpless Wandering Souls. She once worked with me and Master Xiao to handle a case of Ghostly Affairs at a construction site. Master Xiao even had a bit of a crush on her back then, but Sayo wasn't interested in someone as unattractive as him.
After Master Xiao mentioned Sayo's name, I remembered that she had just changed jobs and was working nearby.
When Sayo saw us, she happily ran over to greet us. We might not be the best of friends, but we share a bond of deep trust. We don't keep in touch much, but when we encounter troubles, we turn to each other to vent. We can be both the ones sharing our burdens and the silent listeners for one another. If we were to define our relationship, it would be like a secret vault for each other's innermost thoughts—nothing more.
Seeing us, she looked genuinely pleased. Master Xiao jokingly asked her, "Which one of those on your desk is your boyfriend?"
Sayo laughed and said none of them were; they were just colleagues. Then she playfully asked what we were doing there, wondering if we had come to create a chance encounter with her. I explained that a few Senior Masters from Guangzhou wanted to discuss something with us at the hotel next door.
Sayo perked up at this and said, "Can I come along? I happen to have the afternoon off."
Since she had the Yin-Yang Eye but lacked any Taoist training, she was very interested in Taoist matters. Knowing what we did, she assumed we were attending some Daoist Arts Exchange Meeting, and of course, she didn't want to miss out on such excitement.
I was about to decline when Master Xiao readily agreed, saying, "Sure, let's go see what's happening."
Upon hearing Master Xiao's agreement, Sayo turned to me with pleading eyes. With no choice left, I nodded and said, "Alright then, let's go together."
Seeing that her wish was granted, Sayo quickly said, "Wait for me! I need to greet them; this is my territory, and I want to show some hospitality." With that, she dashed back to her original table, her small backpack bouncing behind her.
Suddenly, I thought it might be a good idea for Sayo to go after all. I could place Liu Bi's attachment in her backpack for extra safety. Plus, it would allow her to check if there were any Spirit Gods present at the scene. As for Sayo's safety, I didn't worry too much; even someone as reckless as Master Chen wouldn't dare lay a hand on someone with a Yin-Yang Eye. Besides, there would be other people from the industry around; as long as Sayo kept quiet, no one would have any reason to bother her.
Before Sayo returned, Master Hu called me. He informed me that he had arrived early and that there were seven people present: besides him and Master Chen, only one was an industry master. The other four looked like thugs from society. He also mentioned that he suspected Master Chen might resort to force if he couldn't achieve his goals.
I thanked Master Hu and told him we would come up after finishing our meal. Master Hu urged me not to eat anymore and to join them for dinner.
I agreed and hung up the phone, then turned to Master Xiao and said, "Let's go. We're not eating here anymore; we're heading over there to join them. They've already arrived."
Master Xiao nodded and stood up, saying, "Alright, let's go."
Sayo finished her greetings and saw us getting ready to leave. She quickly asked why we weren't eating anymore. I replied, "We're going to XX Hotel; someone is treating us." Without a second thought, she agreed enthusiastically, giving me a light slap on the back and saying, "Let’s go then! That’s a high-end restaurant!"
On the way, I told Sayo, "This isn't just some Exchange Meeting; I've run into some trouble, and there might be danger. Just keep quiet and eat your meal when the time comes. Even if there's danger, don't get involved; we'll handle it. This thing goes in your bag. If needed later, I'll remind you to drop it on the ground." As I spoke, I turned around and opened her backpack that was slung over her shoulder, placing the item wrapped in a black Cloth Bag inside.
Sayo nodded and said, "Sounds exciting! Good thing I came along; otherwise, I would have missed out on the fun."
She had a bit of a tough-girl attitude, fearless and bold.
...
When we arrived at the hotel lobby, I called Master Chen to ask where he was. He said, "I thought you wouldn't dare come! Hurry up; I'm in room XX."
I led Master Xiao and Sayo through a maze of corridors until we reached a room at the very end. Standing at the door was a young man who looked like he was asking for trouble. As I walked in, he sneered and asked, "Are you Liu?"
I simply acknowledged him with a grunt and pushed the door open.
The private room was quite spacious with the lights on, but the curtains were tightly drawn. Besides a large round table, there was also a set of combined sofas. Master Hu and Master Chen were sitting on the sofa chatting with another man in his forties or fifties, while three other young men sat at the dining table playing around.
Upon our entrance, Master Chen expressed a bit of surprise, saying, "Oh, you brought friends along."
As soon as Master Chen finished speaking, the three people who had been playing at the round table suddenly stood up, their performance quite convincing.
"Yes, I heard Boss Chen is treating us. My two friends couldn't wait to join for a meal. You don't mind, do you?" I said with a cheerful smile as I walked over, politely greeting Master Hu and the other Master.
Master Chen chuckled and replied, "Of course I don't mind. It's my honor that your friends are here. Feel free to order whatever you like; don't be shy with me."
Suddenly, Master Xiao laughed loudly and said, "Haha, that's what you said!"
Sayo walked over to my side, touched my arm lightly, and then gave me a knowing glance.
Master Chen awkwardly smiled and asked, "So, Master Liu, aren't you going to introduce us to your two friends?"
The third update is here. Everyone should get some rest; tomorrow is Monday—time to go back to work or school.
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