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Chapter 523 - 337: I Predicted Your Prediction of My Prediction (8000 Word Target Achieved)_2

Chapter 523: Chapter 337: I Predicted Your Prediction of My Prediction (8000 Word Target Achieved)_2

"Uh..."

Shenzhu Shihui had just wanted to explain her reason for being there, but in the next moment, she was interrupted by Ihui Shenzi’s anxious muttering to herself.

"It shouldn’t be, it shouldn’t be, it shouldn’t be, it shouldn’t be,—it’s not someone from the Ihui main family... it can’t be... it shouldn’t be like this... absolutely shouldn’t! It can’t be like this!"

While muttering to herself, Ihui Shenzi’s mental state seemed to become frantic.

On her beautiful face, an expression mixed with madness and confusion emerged: "How could this happen?! Yuyu... Heavenly Child...? Why did it turn out like this? Ihui Day? The islanders? Human-shaped substitutes? Hadn’t I already left the island? How could it come to this?!! I..."

All the frenzied muttering halted.

Suddenly everything went silent as if everything had quieted down in an instant—

Ihui Shenzi looked up, confused:

"Who am I?"

"Miss Shenzi..."

The other’s frantic appearance caused Shenzhu Shihui’s heart to tighten.

It seemed that years of being eroded by the Yellow Springs Water had caused Ihui Shenzi’s Spiritual Body to fall into a completely disordered state.

Originally, she had thought the other party was in a state capable of conversation, but now it seemed...

Just as Shenzhu Shihui was about to get closer to Ihui Shenzi—

A crisp sound of a door opening was heard.

Shenzhu Shihui’s figure froze.

Unknown to her, a silhouette had already stood behind her.

"Who are you...?" Shenzhu Shihui widened her eyes.

...

"She is the living sacrifice for Ihui Day, also the new Ihui Witch."

Miss Nailuo answered thus.

"As you’ve seen in the ancient texts, even though human-shaped substitutes can replace a large number of living sacrifices, the sacrifice of the Witch is indispensable. Without the Witch to communicate with the Divine Tree, it’s impossible to suppress the Gate of Yellow Springs."

She put down the teacup.

Being a Spiritual Body, she could only smell the aroma of the tea.

"The three indispensable elements for Ihui Day. First, a human-shaped substitute; second, the Witch’s fresh blood." Miss Nailuo raised two fingers, her gaze profound, continuing: "Because of this, I should not have much trouble bringing two Witches, right? Even if one unfortunately perishes on the way to Izumi Shrine, there’s another to take her place."

A substitute.

Beichuan Si turned the teacup in his hand and glanced at Ihui Guangjiu without showing any change in expression.

Even after hearing the term, the young girl simply straightened her posture, her face expressionless.

Such calmness would be unremarkable on an elder on the brink of death, but Ihui Guangjiu was only eight or nine years old.

Rather than appearing mature, it was more of a dreadfully lifeless demeanor.

A lack of expectation for the future and not the slightest desire for the present; she lived as if she were a corpse.

She was just a child, who should be at an age of naive innocence.

Beichuan Si withdrew his gaze.

He too did not drink the tea, swirling it around before putting the hot tea down: "If that’s the case, then I have no objections."

Miss Nailuo waved her hand, even considerately asking: "Is that the only concern, Beichuan Master?"

"More or less." Beichuan Si nodded.

Hearing his reply, Miss Nailuo smiled slightly: "Then let’s celebrate the smooth proceeding of our cooperation. I believe that we have already established an unbreakable trust between us."

"Indeed. We are now unbreakable allies, mutual trust is of course required, and I also trust that Miss Nailuo wouldn’t hide anything." Beichuan Si responded succinctly.

"Hehe, how could I do such a thing?" Miss Nailuo smiled at Beichuan Si.

The two seemed to have a completely trusting relationship—

No way!

Miss Nailuo’s mind stirred slightly.

She still had many things hidden that she hadn’t revealed, these words were merely formalities.

If she could thus gain Beichuan Si’s trust, that would be great, but even if she couldn’t, she had already made arrangements in the shadows to prevent any of Beichuan Si’s subsequent disruptive actions.

So, no matter what, she felt she had left no stone unturned.

This time, she was bound to accomplish her plan.

On the other hand, Beichuan Si’s thoughts were heavy.

He had not trusted Nailuo at all.

As for her words, Beichuan Si now believed a bit, listened a bit.

Beichuan Si’s gaze flickered slightly.

According to his predictions, Nailuo must have held back something to counteract his subsequent moves.

After all, beings like her who had lived for an unknown number of years, referred to as ’Great Heavenly Person,’ were naturally cautious.

So the question now was, what exactly was her contingency plan.

Although it was unknown at the moment, Beichuan Si also had a backup plan up his sleeve.

Similarly, Nailuo had made half the population of Ihui Island sacrifice themselves twenty years ago... such a Spiritual Body, Beichuan Si did not consider her a pushover.

That light golden benevolence tinged with obsession seemed fundamentally more terrifying than an avenging spirit...

In any case, Beichuan Si and Nailuo continuously strategized, each with numerous scheming plots.

Nailuo’s side could be simply summarized with the phrase, "I have predicted your prediction."

While Beichuan Si’s side could be summarized with, "I have predicted your prediction of my prediction, and now I have set up a contingency for that prediction as well."

This might sound somewhat like a tongue twister, but such was the fact.

Beichuan Si glanced at the time on his watch.

After the discussion with Nailuo, it was now past four o’clock in the afternoon.

He had cleared three hours for Shenzhu Shihui.

Even if Shenzhu Shihui was not the brightest, by now she should have found the Ihui Shenzi’s effigy and learned about past events from her, right?

What exactly did Nailuo want to do...

One should be able to find out after returning.

With that thought, Beichuan Si stood up as well and addressed Nailuo: "The time has come for me to take my leave, Miss Nailuo."

Just as he was about to leave on his own, Nailuo’s voice came from behind him:

"Please wait a moment."

Beichuan Si turned his head to look at her, seemingly inquiring if there was anything else she needed.

Under Beichuan Si’s gaze, Nailuo’s eyes were downcast as she asked in an especially distant tone, "Today, I did not see the two heavenly beings that usually accompany Beichuan Master... Are they still resting in the guest room?"

Beichuan Si nodded indifferently.

"That’s right." Nailuo lifted her eyes, her voice slightly deeper: "Then I am relieved. After all, there are places within the Ihui Main Family that are strictly off-limits. If the heavenly beings accompanying Beichuan Master wander about and enter those forbidden areas, there won’t be anything I can do."

Hearing her words, Beichuan Si’s expression remained unchanged.

His response was simple:

"Do not trouble yourself."

Leaving these words behind, Beichuan Si began to walk out of the room.

Behind him, the look in Nailuo’s eyes grew colder.

Beichuan Si paid no heed to what Nailuo had said.

Beichuan Si knew that Shenzhu Shihui was also a member of the ancient Witch lineage of Shenzhu Village. Even if she had her methods, Beichuan Si didn’t believe she could easily entrap Shenzhu Shihui.

Perhaps Shenzhu Shihui’s benevolence was not as strong as Nailuo’s, but as one of the Soul Suppressing Twins, she wouldn’t be easily trapped by a few hired hands or any run-of-the-mill heavenly beings.

Beichuan Si returned to his own room.

Ignoring the Ihui Guangjiu, he closed the door swiftly behind him.

His gaze swept across the room.

Shenzhu Shihui, just as Beichuan Si had anticipated, had returned ahead of time.

Yet, her face was marked with gravity as she rushed over to Beichuan Si and said in a lowered voice,

"Beichuan, you’re finally back. I have something very important to tell you."

Seeing her utterly serious and solemn demeanor, Beichuan Si was surprised.

For Salty Egg Shenzhu Shihui to wear such an expression, what she had to say must be no small matter.