Rebirth: A Cinderella's Counterattack

Chapter 1224: Chapter 1204: Nine Serenities Bids Farewell and Leaves

”What is it?”

”Coffin, body, skeleton, maggots...”

He couldn’t continue speaking as he noticed Luo Qianqian’s face looking extremely grim.

As a member of the Imperial Clan, Huangfu Yihui naturally had a royal tomb, and he certainly wasn’t aware of such things being placed inside a house.

As a modern person, Luo Qianqian, upon seeing a tombstone, instinctively knew there were ashes below and was used to cremation.

Regarding Yan, he too looked awful, clearly not expecting this.

”Shouldn’t there be ashes placed in the shrine?” Luo Qianqian subconsciously swallowed, her face full of disbelief.

Having coffins there was terrifying enough, but adding bodies, skeletons, and more...

It’s just unimaginable.

After Bai Jian spoke, the three of them immediately took two steps back, unwilling to go forward any further, and even their gaze towards the shrine was filled with fear.

It wasn’t exactly frightening, but it was indeed disgusting!

Looking at their clean clothes, spotless hair, and smooth and delicate cheeks, it was clear such a place wasn’t a good choice.

With a flicker in her eyes, Luo Qianqian turned to Bai Jian: ”Then you go talk to them...” and she twisted her waist twice, imitating what had happened earlier.

Huangfu Yihui instantly averted his gaze, a slight blush on his face as he dared not look at Luo Qianqian again.

”Go again?” Bai Jian was stunned, then shook his head: ”That would be unreasonable. Doesn’t that mean those with more power can take everything while the weaker ones can only watch helplessly?”

”So?” Luo Qianqian was taken aback, having not considered such a situation.

”So? Each person can only make a move against another once, regardless of the outcome,” Bai Jian said seriously, his resolve indicating that no matter how much Luo Qianqian debated, he wouldn’t budge even for a moment.

”Then you go!” Luo Qianqian quickly turned around with her eyes closed, not even seeing where the two were, and just extended her finger, opening her eyes slowly only to find no one in front of her finger.

Yan and Huangfu Yihui both acted indifferent, looking at the starry sky and sighing, ”May I be like a star and you like the moon, splendid every night.” Huangfu Yihui unfolded his fan, seemingly intoxicated by the starry scenery.

Yan, too, gazed at the stars and, after a long moment, squeezed out, ”Truly beautiful!”

The gap was apparent! Upon witnessing such a scene, one couldn’t help but feel their first impressions couldn’t be false.

Yan stared blankly at the stars, and amid his awkward feelings, he realized that having a wealth of knowledge was indeed a form of strength.

In the midst of such beauty, he couldn’t even come up with a sentence.

Compared to Huangfu Yihui, he was simply far behind, wasn’t he?

Luo Qianqian was amused and exasperated, slipping away quickly; within moments, she had changed her position. If reciting poetry could dodge all this, she could easily outshine these two, right?

Offhand, things like ”Silver candles illuminate the cold screens in autumn” were a breeze to her, weren’t they?

Bai Jian’s face was also quite peculiar, as if struggling to hold something in.

Seeing Luo Qianqian’s frustration, Huangfu Yihui lightly coughed, ”Shiqi, it’s not that I don’t want to help you, but I’ve never learned such things.”

That twisting and dancing, it’s something beyond a normal person’s abilities.

If it were sword dancing, he could do that, but facing off, he wouldn’t dare claim victory for sure, right?

Luo Qianqian gritted her teeth and glared at Yan.

Sure enough, Yan was also waving his hands quickly, ”Don’t look at me, I can’t do it.” His bright eyes also concealed a hint of laughter, ”I’d say, why don’t you go yourself?”

Luo Qianqian took several deep breaths, her chest rising and falling as she scanned back and forth between Yan and Huangfu Yihui, ”Alright, no one’s going, huh?” Her beautiful eyes showed a trace of determination as she pointed at the shrine ahead, ”Then let’s climb through the windows!”

Seeing Luo Qianqian’s angry expression, both of their faces were awkward, knowing well that forcing a young girl wasn’t right, but it truly tested their cultivation hearts.

Huangfu Yihui looked at Luo Qianqian’s resolute face and couldn’t quite figure out if this was a ruse or if she was serious, tentatively asking, ”Why don’t I go?”

”Yes, yes, let him go,” Yan nodded eagerly, thinking it was a joke—how could he do such a thing?

Luo Qianqian fumed, ”Go, my ass, climb through the windows!” At this moment, the image of a bristled feline appeared in the minds of the three men, no matter how they tried to feign ignorance, it was clear that Luo Qianqian’s emotions were highly unstable.

”Ahem, I’m fine either way,” Bai Jian immediately declared his stance, knowing well he had been thrown into scarier and more disgusting places to cultivate his sword intent.

”Still not moving?” Luo Qianqian stomped her foot and started walking towards the shrine.

Huangfu Yihui quickly stepped forward, walking beside Luo Qianqian, about to say something when he saw Nine Serenities walking out from the side of the shrine, standing elegantly in place.

She handed a box to Luo Qianqian without expression, ”Sister, I’m leaving for now, see you later.” After a gentle hug, she released her and turned to leave without a word.

Luo Qianqian, Yan, and Huangfu Yihui widened their eyes instantly—how did Nine Serenities suddenly appear and leave?

And... Luo Qianqian clearly saw the water stains on the front of her own clothes.

Did Nine Serenities cry?

No, Nine Serenities should be with Tang Tianyi, putting away the box, Luo Qianqian ran a few steps in the direction Nine Serenities left, only to be surprised to find her figure was no longer visible...

”What’s going on?” Yan caught up with Luo Qianqian but didn’t see Nine Serenities and frowned, ”There’s no scent of blood on her.”

Normally, her wounds shouldn’t have healed yet, and it would be normal for the unhealed wounds to smell of blood.

But he couldn’t detect anything.

Luo Qianqian opened the box; her forehead flickered for a moment, then nothing happened.

She put the box away, remained silent for a moment, but eventually shook her head, ”Forget it, let’s not think about it.”

Before they could ponder further, they heard voices from in front of the shrine, ”Where’s the Ice Heart Glazed Grass? Didn’t they say there’s Ice Heart Glazed Grass in the shrine?”

Feeling guilty, Luo Qianqian quickly signaled to the three and hastily fled.

But as they moved further away, the pressure grew, causing Luo Qianqian to frown slightly, recalling what Nine Serenities had said earlier, yet their current ground wasn’t the Star Path, right? Why did it still feel oppressive? She paused, ”We should also look at the next task.”

No one had any objections, so they sat down on the ground.

The starlight shone on Luo Qianqian’s Talisman Symbol, its black light gradually enveloping her body, and in the next moment, Luo Qianqian opened her eyes, her face filled with astonishment.

By this time, Bai Jian had also opened his eyes, his white light receding. He swiftly moved to kneel in front of Luo Qianqian with a face full of hopeful expression.

Luo Qianqian initially wanted to ask what he was doing but, recalling the previous two tasks, she suspected something and merely raised an eyebrow.

Bai Jian’s face was filled with anticipation, ”I am to assist you all in completing tasks.”

So that means...

Luo Qianqian looked at the other two, who had also opened their eyes by now, their looks filled with seriousness.