Duan Chen was originally standing behind me, with his neck hunched and his head lowered, looking like a little quail saying "You can't see me." In the end, Shen Rufeng recognized him at a glance.
And after hearing his words, the last 100% of my doubts about Duan Chen's identity disappeared and I completely accepted it.
I answered with a smile.
"Old Shen, do you think it was a coincidence or not? I went to Changbai Mountain and found out that there were rare objects needed to hatch Xiao Yuan in a forbidden area called [Wood Forest], so I hurried there. It turned out that Duan Chen was also there, We met by chance inside..."
I described the situation concisely and comprehensively, and Shen Rufeng also felt that it was fate.
Duan Chen smiled awkwardly at Shen Rufeng.
"Hello, Senior Shen! I didn't expect that when you went to Qingcheng Mountain to invite Master Xu, you met a junior like me a few times and could remember it so clearly. By the way, my Master is not here? It's great... Oh no, it's such a pity. ”
Shen Rufeng laughed.
"You little guy! I'm not an old fool yet. But Lao Xu has complained to me many times about the ridiculous things you did. He said that you ran away down the mountain and disappeared without a trace, which made your master very angry. I will go to Leshan later and just tell Lao Xu that I have found you."
Duan Chen: "..."
Shen Rufeng: "But Xiao Wu is a good boy. Old Xu should feel relieved if you are with him."
After chatting for a few words, Shen Rufeng hurriedly left Xiuxing Company and rushed to Leshan to deal with urgent matters.
I originally planned to come to Xu Xinyi to see if I could invite him to hatch Xiaoyuan with me - after all, he provided the method and deserved my trust to take him to Wujiacun.
However, since he happened to be away from Xiuxing Company, and even Lao Shen had to go out on official business, it could only be said that the fate was not there for the time being.
I didn’t stay long and took a taxi directly to the stilted building in Ciqikou Ancient Town...
The two brothers Niu Bi and Niu Deheng were naturally very happy when they saw me. I was even more excited to learn that I had found the strange thing that hatches small round bird eggs, and tears welled up in my eyes...
Both of them volunteered and asked if they could go together to resurrect Madoka?
I laughed.
"Since I took the initiative to come to you first, then naturally we can go together. By the way, Lao Niu, Er Niu, come and meet this new friend, Duan Chen."
I introduced him to Niu Bi Niu Deheng.
Niu Bi first performed the Taoist etiquette and at the same time expressed his sincere admiration.
"This friend, his cultivation is so advanced! If I hadn't been wearing a Taoist robe and introduced by you, Brother Wu, I wouldn't have been able to feel his Qi."
Duan Chen shook his hair proudly.
"Hey, Xiao Wu, look, how good is your brother Niu in talking? Unlike you, you never praise me."
After saying that, he returned the gift to Niu Bi and said seriously.
"I'm down at Qingcheng Mountain, Duan Chen."
Niu Bi and Niu Deheng were both slightly surprised.
"The head of the southwestern Taoist sect... I didn't expect Fellow Taoist Duan to be a disciple of a famous sect. My brother and I are really envious of him who came from such a small sect and a small family in the wild Taoist temple."
I patted Niubi on the shoulder.
"Don't say that, Lao Niu, then I'm still a private cultivator with no family or sect."
Niu Bi & Niu Deheng: "..."
Duan Chen: "..."
I believe you, Wu Zhong!
Two people and one ghost actually cast a "contemptuous" look at me.
At this time, a clear and sweet female voice sounded at the door again.
"Brother Danniu, Brother Erniu, are you at home? I'm here to eat again."
It's Hu Xiaoyue.
I looked at Niubi with some confusion.
This time when I returned to Chongqing, I did not inform Hu Xiaoyue because I was still hesitating whether to inform her or not and follow me.
Although because she and I have a [Master-Servant Contract], she must be 100% trustworthy. But this guy... After getting to know him, he actually seems a bit insignificant.
To be honest, I'm not used to really treating others as slaves or anything like that. The reason why he chose to do this in the first place was to prevent Hu Xiaoyue from killing people indiscriminately again, in case he accidentally killed innocent people or caused a change in his character due to too many killings.
Over the years, although she and I have the title of "master and servant", I have actually regarded her as a friend.
But she is a bit like Yu Jing. She always likes to tease me deliberately and make me unable to bear it. I can't really lose my temper, it's very troublesome...
Niu Bi quickly explained.
"Brother Wu, since you went to Changbai Mountain, Hu Xiaoyue often comes to my place for food. It is also to inquire about your news. She also complains from time to time that as the master, you go out to do things without taking her as a maid, and you don't even have news. Even if I call you, I can’t get through. So..."
"Holy shit!!!"
Duan Chen yelled next to him, directly interrupting Niu Bi's words. Staring at me with a meaningful and playful expression, he smiled very evilly.
"Xiao Wu Wu, you are a bit like that! I thought you were a gentleman. But I didn't expect you to play like this! Master, maid! Oh my god, it's so exciting. You're so good at playing."
I:"……"
"Get out! Things are not what you think."
"It's not what I thought. What is it like? You tell me."
Duan Chen winked.
At this time, Hu Xiaoyue continued to shout outside.
"Brother Niu isn't at home? Then I'll come in by myself."
Niubi could only shrug helplessly at me, and then responded towards the door.
"Miss Xiaoyue, I'm at home. The door is unlocked. You can open it yourself and come in."
Then there was a creak and the door opened.
Hu Xiaoyue, who was wearing a ponytail, walked in and saw me at first sight.
Then, she froze and stood there.
Ahem...
I tried to make a serious expression as a "master" should, and coughed twice.
"Well, Xiaoyue, I'm back. Long time no see."
"Owner!!!"
With tears in her eyes, Hu Xiaoyue shouted and rushed towards me. Hug me hard and hard.
"Uh-huh, Xiaoyue thought the master didn't want me anymore!"
I:"……"
"Let go, let go! What a shame."
I tried to push her away, looking unhappy.
Hu Xiaoyue was pushed away by me and scolded, but she smiled and wiped her tears.
"Yes, he will still be cruel to me. Fortunately, fine. It seems that the master has found something to resurrect Madoka, which is great."
Facing this slave, I am one of the top two.
I helplessly hold my forehead.
"I told you not to call me master, call me by my name."
"I know Master!"
"..."
What a headache!
Hu Xiaoyue has already come here, so she can only take her with her to Wujiacun.
After that, he went to Geleshan to find Bai Su and Huihui, and asked them to go back with him.
So, the three of them, one ghost and two demons, drove an SUV cross-country back to Lianghe Town.
…
We returned to Lao Cao's coffin shop and met him and Wang Hu.
This was also the first time that Lao Cao met my "new friends", and we chatted happily with each other.