I wasn't sure if this incantation had anything to do with the formation, but I did make some small discoveries. After memorizing it, I left the backyard and continued to search for Pei Yuan.
However, I searched the old mansion carefully but could not find Pei Yuan. I thought that Pei Yuan had already left and walked towards the room dejectedly. However, I suddenly saw Pei Yuan's back on the corridor leading to the Lu family's ancestral hall.
Ever since I saw that black gas in the Lu family's ancestral hall, I had marked that place as a dangerous area. When I was looking for Pei Yuan just now, I actually automatically ignored that place.
What a pig brain!
Seeing that Pei Yuan's figure was about to disappear at the end of the corridor, I hurriedly followed.
I didn't dare to get too close. When I was still some distance away from the ancestral hall, I stopped and hid behind a pillar in the corridor, secretly observing Pei Yuan's every move.
He stood at the entrance of the ancestral hall and stared at it for a long time. His mouth moved. My hearing was very good now, but I didn't hear what he said.
Then, he walked around the outside of the ancestral hall and stopped at a corner. He squatted down and buried something in the soil.
When he stood up, I felt that he might be leaving, so I quickly ran back.
Actually, the pillars in the corridor were quite thick. I could hide by shrinking my body, but to be safe, I decided to leave this place first. After Pei Yuan left, I would go back and see what he had buried.
I ran back to the main room and hid in the kitchen, listening to the movements outside.
After a while, I heard the sound of steady footsteps. Then, they gradually faded away. Only when the footsteps completely disappeared did I dare to come out of the kitchen. I returned to the front courtyard to take a look. The door was already closed. After confirming that Pei Yuan had left, I then walked in the direction of the ancestral hall with ease.
He was a little afraid that he would encounter the black gas again, but his determination to help Lu Jinhuan escape overcame his fear.
Once I reached the ancestral hall, I couldn't wait to walk to the place where Pei Yuan had buried his things and dig for them. When I dug up a small stone, my hand stopped.
My heart skipped a beat. I was tricked.
As expected, Pei Yuan's dignified voice came from behind,""You followed me."
I was caught red-handed, so I couldn't deny it. I could only nod and admit it.
In her mind, she began to make up all kinds of excuses. She could not let Pei Yuan know that she was following him to find the location of the array. Otherwise, once he became alert, it would be even harder for her to find him in the future.
"Whose idea was it?" Pei Yuan asked.
"I was the one who wanted to find you." I stood up from the ground and slowly turned to look at Pei Yuan. I put on a helpless and pitiful expression and said,"I was bitten by a zombie, and you didn't care about me. I really didn't have any other choice. When I saw you come in just now, I hesitated for a long time before I mustered up the courage to look for you. I happened to see you burying something here, so I dug it out of curiosity.”
Pei Yuan's shrewd eyes stared at me. His gaze was dark and unfathomable, making it impossible for me to guess whether he believed me or not. However, this was already the best excuse I could think of in such a short period of time.
After staring at me for a long time, Pei Yuan finally said," I've already told you that I won't help you anymore.”
"Oh." I pretended to be disappointed and lowered my head." I'll think of a way myself.”
However, he heaved a sigh of relief in his heart. He barely managed to fool her.
Pei Yuan suddenly took a step closer to me and said in a voice that only the two of us could hear,"I'll give you one last month. If you still can't gain his trust, I'll consider changing people. As for you and your family, you're so smart. You must know what happened.”
Hearing this, my heart trembled and I immediately promised,"I will definitely complete the mission."
Pei Yuan did not say anything else and turned to leave.
I stood on the spot and looked at Pei Yuan's gradually disappearing figure. There was an indescribable hatred in my heart.
I knew that Pei Yuan was under the orders of the Lu family, but I still couldn't help but hate him because he used my family to threaten me.
However, the resentment in his heart was quickly replaced by deep self-blame.
I had no reason to hate Pei Yuan, nor did I have any reason to hate the Lu family. From the very beginning, I was doing this for the betrothal gift money. Even though I fell into the Lu family's trap, when I found out the truth, I still accepted the Lu family's money and accepted this deal.
Yes, this was a deal.
The Lu family paid for it, and I paid for it with my life. I have no right to resent them.
I can only blame myself for putting my family in danger because of my incompetence.
Is there a way to get the best of both worlds, so that I can complete the Lu Family's mission without hurting Lu Jinhuan?
I returned to my room in a daze. As soon as I pushed the door open, I was pulled over by a pair of large hands.
When I fell into that cold embrace, my tears fell without warning.
In fact, since I was young, I knew that crying wouldn't solve any problems. However, ever since I lived in the old residence, everything that happened was beyond my ability. I didn't know how to solve it, so I could only cry to vent the grievances and helplessness in my heart.
He really envied the female protagonists in those female novels. Not only were they beautiful, but they were also intelligent. They were also very capable. They could solve any difficulties they encountered very well.
Unfortunately, I'm just the most ordinary person among all living beings. I might also be the most miserable one. I've tried my best, but I can only let myself live on at death's door.
What a sad life!
Just as I was lamenting over my tragic fate, Lu Jinhuan's cold voice suddenly sounded from above me. There was a hint of concern hidden in his voice." Don't cry. Tell me what happened."”
I was stunned. The tears in my eyes didn't fall for a moment.
This was the first time Lu Jinhuan had shown me such concern. His attitude was still cold, but it was different from before.
His words seemed to have instantly pierced through my already broken armor, causing me to lose all my defensive abilities and making me want to rely on him.
I wanted to tell him all my grievances and helplessness. I opened my mouth, but I couldn't say a word. In the end, I could only shut it weakly.
I really didn't know how to tell Lu Jinhuan. Should I just tell him that Pei Yuan only gave me a month's time? If I don't gain his trust, my family and I will be in danger?
Will he trust me if I tell him?
That's impossible. Lu Jinhuan told me before that if I become an obstacle to him, he will kill me.
Now, he's protecting me because I'm not a threat to him. He hates the Lu family so much. He definitely won't compromise with the Lu family for me.
I knew this clearly, so I couldn't speak. I buried my face in his chest and slowly shook my head.
Lu Jinhuan didn't question me further. He picked me up by the waist and placed me on the bed before lying down beside me.
We lay side by side with our own thoughts. Lu Jinhuan only got up and left when the light through the crack in the door went out.
As I felt the cold aura gradually fade away, I let out a heavy sigh.
Not long after, Gu Ming's voice suddenly came in with a series of regular knocks on the door,""Shen Yan, are you there?"
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