Corpse Recovery Diver-Chapter 1328 - 242_2

The old lady here has no such concerns and simply adheres to the old ways of Jianghu.

If you dare to come with killing intent, and if you live to leave today, I will personally take down the plaque of the Dragon King's Court!

The closer the distance, the clearer the perception, just like the emotional transition in Xiong Shan by the fish pond over there.

Uncle Qin and Aunt Liu were initially surprised, then became cautious, then confused, and again surprised; then cautious, confused, surprised... finally, angry!

The killing intent leads first, sensing the killing intent before probing the opponent's specific aura, and feeling surprised upon discovering it so weak and fleeting.

They even doubted themselves, wondering if the opponent was deliberately hiding their strength? They were willing to undergo another thorough investigation, and once confirmed, their anger naturally arose.

They thought it would be at least seven Black Flood Dragons attacking the Dragon King's Court, but who knew it was seven fat koi in the Taoist temple's fish pond fed by believers!

Uncle Qin glanced at Aunt Liu, feeling no desire to take action against such small fry, mainly because although he usually stayed home, he sometimes went out to handle matters and didn't lack for fights.

If Aunt Liu was also reluctant to stew the small fry, then it was tacitly understood that Xiong Shan would be sent to deal with them.

After spinning the kitchen knife in her palm, Aunt Liu continued chopping vegetables, indicating she was reluctant to go; these seven small fish were less important than the salt in the mustard greens on her cutting board.

However, what surprised the two of them was the sudden aura raised by the old lady.

Uncle Qin put down the hammer, Aunt Liu put down the kitchen knife; if the old lady wanted to try her hand, they would accompany her, not out of worry for the lady's safety, but as a matter of etiquette. Just as someone helps set the table during dinner, and others clear it afterward.

Unexpectedly, Liu Yumei's next words froze their expressions.

"Heavenly fire lights the lamp, remember, wait until Xiao Yuan and the others return before extinguishing it."

Liu Yumei pressed her forefinger to her brow, and as she moved it away, a soft white flame appeared at her fingertips. She flicked it toward the kitchen, lighting a candle.

Aunt Liu quickly picked up the candle holder, shielding the candle flame with her other hand.

This was the old lady's soul lamp, not entirely, but containing a part of her soul. Normally, the flame must be drawn back into the old lady's body when extinguished, as accidental extinguishing would have serious consequences, leaving her soul incomplete.

Liu Yumei raised her right arm; as the weather warmed, she wore only one layer, and her sleeve slipped down, exposing her arm.

With her left thumb and forefinger spread apart, she measured down her right arm, taking the measure of years.

"Mistress..."

Uncle Qin, disregarding everything else, instantly appeared in the courtyard. He couldn't understand why the old lady was doing this.

Was it to deal with those seven small fish, who didn't even qualify?

"Silence!"

Liu Yumei shouted sternly.

She not only forbade them from advising her but also forbade them from speaking.

Due to separating a part of her soul to light the heavenly lamp, there was a hint of confusion in her eyes.

Ordinary people would become foolish upon losing part of their soul; Liu Yumei wasn't to that extent but could become sluggish.

She did it deliberately because the next thing she intended to do most dreaded deep thinking.

Families of high status involved in River Crossing have little interaction with their members who leave.

Like Zhao Yi, who, before River Crossing, would prepare everything he needed from home, lighting a lamp and severing ties with the family afterward.

Although Li Zhiyuan lived with Liu Yumei, he only shared tea and clothes, at most providing offerings for the Heavenly Dao's vulnerabilities.

Li Zhiyuan had never visited the ancestral secret land of the Qin and Liu Families, unaware of the monstrous beings and treasures hidden there.

Because it didn't matter, knowing it was of no use; he couldn't access it unless none from the Qin and Liu Families remained, including those bound by blood and law.

Theoretically, the more Li Zhiyuan took from there, the more causal backlash Liu Yumei, Uncle Qin, and Aunt Liu would suffer.

The rules of the Heavenly Dao prevented dominant families from bullying and monopolizing the river.

But if others sought death... and invited themselves in?

Xiao Yuan and the others left in the morning, and these people with killing intent arrived just the afternoon?

It couldn't be enemies of the Qin and Liu Families; the Dragon King family had no such low-grade enemies.

Additionally, Xiao Yuan quietly traveled as the successor of the Dragon King, friendly, avoiding making enemies.

Therefore, those seeking revenge must be targeting Xiao Yuan, fresh foes steaming out of the steamer.

Most crucially, Xiao Yuan hadn't discussed this with her.

Considering the boy's meticulous style, if trouble arose recently, he would have subtly informed her during tea.

No notice but their arrival—it must relate to new Jiang Shui.

Liu Yumei faintly suspected it might be the child's intentional leave of opportunity for action.

If true, the child's scheming and calculation regarding Jiang Shui reached an unimaginable level.

Yet, even aware of being calculated, Liu Yumei accepted it with pleasure.

No matter whether it had such an element, she decided to engage today as the old lady!

Measuring her right arm with her left hand, she chose the most reckless, unrestrained years of her youth for the current situation.