The Aloof Lord's Mysterious Wife
Chapter 85: Surely It’s an Encounter with Evil!

Chapter 85: Surely It’s an Encounter with Evil!

Nanli adorned herself in a more modest manner at home.

Wearing a plain blue silk dress, devoid of any embroidered patterns, she simply pinned up her dark hair with a sandalwood hairpin.

Her temperament was pure and indescribable.

Upon seeing Prime Minister Lu and Lu Yanyan, she blinked her eyes and quipped, "Looking for me to exorcise ghosts? Why not head to the front yard?"

Unable to contain her impatience, Lu Yanyan retorted, "Whom are you cursing?"

Prime Minister Lu reprimanded her with a stern voice, "Yanyan, mind your manners." Lu Yanyan pursed her lips and reluctantly retreated to the back.

At this moment, Madam Shen said, "It seems Miss Lu did not come today to apologize. Prime Minister Lu, you may as well leave."

"Don’t," Nanli said, "Since you’ve already here, why not buy a couple of talismans before leaving?"

"..." Prime Minister Lu awkwardly smiled, "Miss Chu possesses formidable Taoist skills, even the Emperor himself has praised you. However, my household is secure and does not require talismans for protection."

Nanli smiled faintly, "It’s alright if you don’t buy them now. You can come by tomorrow. Prime Minister Lu, you now know of my abilities, so please don’t seek out any charlatans."

At this moment, Prime Minister Lu almost forgot why he had come today.

It was only when he saw those apologies that he said, "Today, I have brought my daughter to apologize."

Nanli glanced at the two of them and waved her hand, "I accept your apologies. Let’s forget it."

A cultivator should have a broad mind.

By being magnanimous now, she could earn Prime Minister Lu’s favor and wealth tomorrow.

Prime Minister Lu felt relieved, "Thank you, Miss Chu."

He then glared at his daughter once more.

Lu Yanyan pursed her lips and reluctantly stepped forward, "Thank you, Miss Chu, for your generosity and not holding it against me."

The two of them did not linger and quickly left.

The Dowager was curious and asked, "Tong-tong, is Prime Minister Lu being haunted by something unclean?"

"It’s not him, but someone close to him," Nanli replied, "It should be childe Lu or Lady Lu. They have been tainted by some impure aura."

Chu Hanlin felt relieved, but then realized his thoughts were not appropriate.

He asked, "Is it serious? Will he come tomorrow?"

"If he seeks me out, it’s not too serious. If he doesn’t, then he’ll have to rely on his own luck," Nanli said before returning to the front yard to continue running her shop and drawing talismans.

Her main product was the talisman for peace.

Due to the extensive promotion by the Zhang family, the influential figures in the capital were aware of the efficacy of her talismans, and the demand for talismans for peace had skyrocketed.

Therefore, each person could only buy two talismans per day.

But even so, Nanli was still overwhelmed and unable to keep up.

In desperation, she had to use the newly drawn teleportation talisman to make a trip to Xuanyue Temple.

She now held the token of the sect leader and could be considered the new sect leader of Xuanyue Temple.

As the evening approached, the setting sun cast its warm rays on the golden statue of the ancestral deity.

Radiating a golden light, the deity’s face exuded benevolence.

Nanli lit incense.

Coincidentally, a young Taoist passed by the main hall and stopped in his tracks upon seeing her figure.

He rubbed his eyes and blinked, "Senior Sister?!"

Nanli turned around at the sound of his voice, "Zhi Mi, long time no see."

Zhi Mi was overjoyed and quickly called for Huai Xu. With his call, the group of young Taoists who had come to learn from Xuanyue Temple also arrived.

Everyone called her Senior Sister, each voice louder than the last.

Nanli’s mouth twitched as she looked at Huai Xu, "Didn’t you tell them that I’m not your disciple?"

Huai Xu chuckled, "It’s just a form of address. Don’t mind it. How did you come here? The teleportation talisman can’t be used for such long distances. Could it be the transmission talisman?!"

He guessed correctly, and Nanli nodded. "Oh my, I knew it! You’re perfectly suited to be the sect leader. Even when you return home, you don’t forget to cultivate!"

Huai Xu exclaimed excitedly, "If you could pay respects to Master together, that would be even better."

Nanli indeed took out a transmission talisman.

Zhi Mi and the other young Taoists were all amazed.

A transmission talisman!

Back at Beifeng Temple, even the Sect Leader Li couldn’t draw one no matter how hard he tried.

Huai Xu wanted to catch it, but Nanli gave it to Zhi Mi instead.

"Senior Sister, what’s this?" Zhi Mi asked, and puzzled.

"I need someone to help me with odd jobs. Come and assist me," Nanli smiled at him.

Other junior disciples cast envious glances towards Zhi Mi.

However, Zhi Mi lowered his head in a slight dilemma and said, "Senior Sister, I... I have grown accustomed to staying on the mountain."

He knew that their master had always wanted to study Daoist arts alongside Nanli. This was a golden opportunity.

"You should go quickly," Huai Xu urged, "You know very well that you are the one who eats the most meals on ordinary days! You’re practically bankrupting me!"

"Master, you..." Zhi Mi raised his gaze, his eyes slightly reddened.

"Don’t dawdle," Huai Xu urged.

Reluctantly, Zhi Mi performed a grand gesture of respect to Huai Xu and went to pack his belongings.

Seizing the opportunity, Nanli began discussing the topic of witchcraft with Huai Xu. Although Huai Xu’s knowledge of Daoist arts was average, his age and experiences made up for it.

For instance, when it came to the witchcraft of Jiang Country, Huai Xu had undoubtedly heard and seen more than her.

"In truth, the witchcraft of Jiang is not divulged to outsiders. Only the royal family can master the most exquisite witchcraft," Huai Xu said earnestly.

"The royal family of Jiang? The family of Xuanyuan?" Nanli pondered for a moment. "The birth mother of the Ninth Prince happens to be a princess of Jiang."

"I know. I’ve heard that the princess of Jiang Country was exceptionally beautiful, but alas, her life was short-lived.

After giving birth to the Ninth Prince, she passed away within a few years," Huai Xu sighed.

Nanli began to calculate in her mind.

Meanwhile, Zhi Mi had finished packing his belongings.

Nanli grabbed his hand and, using a teleportation talisman, transported them both back to the Anyang Marquis Mansion.

Teleportation talismans were not only difficult to draw but also consumed a great deal of the user’s energy.

After a round trip, Nanli was visibly fatigued.

However, she still needed to bring Zhi Mi to pay respects to her parents and have Lady Shen arrange a place for him to stay.

Zhi Mi was already thirteen years old, and since he did everything in the temple on ordinary days, Lady Shen arranged for him to stay in the outer courtyard, which was the same area where Nanli practiced drawing talismans and refining pills.

He had never been to the capital before, and seeing the grand and luxurious mansion left him speechless.

No wonder his master said that Senior Sister was returning home to inherit her family’s wealth. This was indeed a wealthy and noble household.

Moreover, the items in the room were much more valuable than those in the temple. Zhi Mi felt a sense of unease.

Nanli said, "You are my junior brother, so where else would you stay if not here? Rest early tonight, and tomorrow I will take you to earn some money."

Zhi Mi blinked his eyes. "So soon? Will we earn a lot of money?"

"It’s quite challenging, but we will definitely earn a lot," Nanli replied.

Upon hearing this, Zhi Mi felt relieved.

Senior Sister was truly kind. As soon as he arrived, she would help him earn a fortune.

Prime Minister’s Residence.

It was late at night, yet the lights were still on in Lu Zheng’s room.

This was already the third night.

Previously, Prime Minister Lu had thought that his son was diligent and studious. However, after Nanli mentioned it today, he became somewhat fearful.

He knocked on the door. "Zheng’er, it’s so late. Why haven’t you rested yet?"

Lu Zheng’s voice came from inside, "Father, I still have one painting left to finish. I will sleep after completing it."

Prime Minister Lu’s heart skipped a beat, and he hurriedly called a few servants from the courtyard.

Upon inquiring, he learned that his son had been painting these past few days.

He looked at the completed painting, which displayed remarkable brushwork, capturing every detail with precision and lifelike accuracy. It could be considered a masterpiece.

He knew something was amiss.

His son enjoyed painting, but he didn’t possess such artistic skills.

Zheng’er must have encountered some evil spirits!

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