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Living Funeral
Since Xiong Ao has already left, I didn't bother looking for anyone. It's really difficult to find someone in this unfamiliar place, especially that damn fortune teller who is as elusive as a dragon. I've given up on finding Xiong Ao, so naturally, I won't seek out the fortune teller either.
Unless I've completely lost my mind, I would consider it.
We all got into the car. Bai Yin was teary-eyed, wanting to leave this place. Who knows when we would return! I asked White Path, "Do you have anyone else to say goodbye to?"
White Path replied, "Let's go, there's no one left."
Gao Ling said, "We're all men here; if you don't cut ties when you should, you'll only end up in chaos. Bai is still young; he understands these things, so stop being so sentimental."
Damn it, Gao Ling's words actually made some sense.
"Then let's get in the car and head out!" I said.
The five of us piled into Gao Ling's car, which still carried a foul odor from being submerged in water. After getting in, Gao Ling said, "Every time I smell this, it makes me furious! I just bought this car and barely drove it before running into such a frustrating situation."
I turned to Gao Ling and said, "Can you stop rambling? You're a grown man for crying out loud."
Gao Ling replied, "Alright, let's go!"
And so the car left Yang Village. Bai didn't say a word. After driving for a while, Gao Ling asked me, "Fei, did you take some kind of super strength pill back at Bai Family? How else could you have sent that guy flying with one punch?"
I was momentarily speechless. Super strength pill? What the hell?
Nian Chen knew the situation well, while Zhang Xun wore a curious expression on his face. This whole thing felt absurd to me; if anyone else had told me about True Dragon Qi like this, I would definitely not have believed it.
I remained silent for a moment when Nian Chen spoke up, "That must have been an accident, Fei."
I nodded and replied, "It should be an accident." Strangely, I felt a bit nervous at that moment. Gao Ling said, "I also think it was an accident. Otherwise, unless Fei was cheating, it would mean something supernatural!"
I had nothing to say; the more I thought about it, the more confused I became. Fortunately, Gao Ling was easygoing and quickly pushed the matter aside. Zhang Xun seemed puzzled but didn’t press further.
After a long drive, we finally arrived in the city. Once we got home, Gao Ling received a phone call. After a few exchanges, her expression changed, and she exclaimed into the phone, "Are you serious?"
"Ah..."
Gao Ling's emotions became agitated, and she started speaking incoherently.
After what seemed like random chatter, she hung up and turned to me. "Fei, my dad is coming back."
I was taken aback. "Your dad is coming back?"
Gao Ling excitedly replied, "Yes! This time my whole family is coming back—Gao Qing and both my parents are returning together."
I asked, "When are they coming back?"
Gao Ling said, "No specific time, but they should be back soon."
I started calculating in my mind that if Gao Ling's family returned, we would definitely have no place to stay. So I might need to rent another place. I briefly discussed this with Gao Ling and handed her the money for the coffin bearers. Originally, Gao Ling had planned for us to stay with them.
But I still felt it was inconvenient. I told Gao Ling, "It's fine. When your parents come back, you can move in with them. It wouldn't be convenient for us here either." Although Gao Ling was still reluctant, she could only agree, and the night passed like that.
The next day, I called Zhang Xun and the others to start looking for a house. Since we wanted to make it easier for Bai to go to school, we searched for a place close to the school. After some time, we found a house, paid the rent, bought some essentials, and moved in.
Gao Ling stubbornly insisted on moving in with us, saying she would wait until her parents returned before moving out. She thought it would be boring to be alone, so we settled into our new home together.
After everything was set up, we decided to celebrate by going out to eat. We chose Fish Hot Pot. Bai seemed a bit timid since it was probably her first time at such a place. I reassured her, "You'll get used to it."
Gao Ling smiled and said, "Bai, you should learn from me from now on."
I replied to Bai, "You shouldn't learn from anyone else but Nian Chen and Zhang Xun."
Bai glanced at the two of them. Zhang Xun had a cold demeanor and rarely smiled, but Nian Chen was different. She chimed in, "That's right! You can ask me anything if you have questions."
Bai nodded in understanding. After dinner, we headed home. Gao Ling's car needed repairs at the 4S shop, so we took a taxi back. Gao Ling asked, "By the way, Fei, are we going?"
I glanced at Zhang Xun and Nian Chen. Last time Zhang Xun had come from the fortune teller's place; he wanted to go to that building again.
I began to understand some things now; these conflicts or disputes would eventually need resolution. In this game of chess, no one could truly escape their roles; it was just a matter of who was playing the game without showing themselves.
Caught in the middle of it all, we could only remain confused.
Once home, I still felt energy surging through my body. My strength had indeed increased; that time I had sent Afu flying was not a coincidence but rather inevitable. Gao Ling asked, "Are we going or not?"
I turned to Zhang Xun and asked, "Are we going?"
Zhang Xun asked me, "Are you short on money right now?"
I replied, "Yes."
"Then go!" At that moment, Zhang Xun seemed to have a sudden realization, showing a lot of warmth. I asked, "Isn't the situation over there urgent?"
Zhang Xun said, "Not urgent."
The place we rented had four rooms. Gao Ling slept on the sofa while the rest of us had our own rooms. However, that rascal was playing games in the living room, shouting and making noise, which kept everyone from sleeping well. It was best to let him have a room while I took the sofa.
After obtaining the True Dragon Qi, I noticed significant changes in myself; my hearing had become much sharper. Even lying here, I could hear the sounds of pedestrians passing by downstairs quite clearly. Because of this, I hardly slept well that night.
I woke up early the next morning, and surprisingly, Gao Ling was up early too. However, seeing his yawning face made me suspect he hadn't slept at all last night. Gao Ling greeted me as I got up.
I was still dazed when Gao Ling said, "Brush your teeth and wash your face; it's time to head out."
I blinked in surprise and asked, "Is it that early?"
"Yes!" Gao Ling replied.
At that moment, Zhang Xun and Nian Chen were still asleep. I glanced at the time; it was only six-thirty. But since Gao Ling was ready to go, I decided to follow suit.
Gao Ling said, "The car is waiting for us downstairs."
I asked, "Is our employer here to pick us up?" I was curious about who this employer might be. When I went downstairs, I saw a luxury car parked outside—definitely someone wealthy. Upon seeing the car, Gao Ling called out, "Mr. Xu! Mr. Xu! Sorry to keep you waiting!"
Mr. Xu got out of the car and said to Gao Ling, "It's nothing. I just arrived a little while ago."
Mr. Xu was impeccably dressed in a suit, with a square face that suggested he was in his forties. However, there was something somewhat feminine about him, almost like a woman. So far, Gao Ling hadn't told me anything. There had been too much going on last night, and I hadn't had the chance to ask.
We all got into the car, and Mr. Xu had a driver.
Once inside, I asked, "I wonder what Mr. Xu wants from us."
Mr. Xu replied, "Didn't Gao Ling tell you?"
Gao Ling said, "I haven't had the chance yet."
Mr. Xu continued, "Then let me explain. It's actually quite simple; I would like you to hold a funeral for me."
Gao Ling's expression changed, but she seemed to understand. I was puzzled; I initially thought I had misheard him. I looked at Mr. Xu again, and it was clear that he was alive. But why would a living person want me to hold a funeral?
What was going on? I asked, "Mr. Xu, are you sure you’re not mistaken?"
Mr. Xu assured me, "Don't worry; I'm not mistaken. You don't need to be so surprised either. In ancient times, emperors and generals would prepare their graves while they were still alive. I just want to arrange my own funeral while I'm still living."
Damn it! Hearing this first thing in the morning really sent chills down my spine!
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