Chapter 56: Refugee Woman
Chapter 56: Refugee Woman
There are many different opinions about the origin of the ghost.
Some people say that the word "Mei" can be broken down into "Gui Wei", so Meiwu is a strange existence that is neither human nor ghost.
Some people say that the trees and grass in the mountains have life just like living people, and the energy they emit gives rise to magical creatures.
Others say that the evil spirits come from another world and somehow descend to the human world.
Traces of evil spirits often appear in folk legends. Sometimes they are old women who kidnap children, sometimes they are alluring women who suck the essence of strong men, and sometimes they are man-eating evil ghosts with fangs.
The countryside outside the city, remote mountain roads and waterways, and sparsely populated areas are often where evil spirits appear.
The emergence of cities is for humans to protect themselves by living together and resist the invasion and sneak attacks of evil spirits.
It is difficult for ordinary people to come into contact with ghosts, because once they encounter them, they will surely die.
The government covered up the news in order to avoid causing great panic.
"The evil-repelling pill is, after all, a trick."
"Medicine cannot eliminate virtual spirits, but fist fighting can. Qi and blood warriors can deal with low-level virtual spirits."
The lowest level...virtual charm?
Zhou You almost died at the hands of the virtual spirit at that time, but he learned from Hua Youxing that the virtual spirit was only the lowest level among all the spirits.
It is an illusory spirit that has not even condensed a form. It is a spirit that floats in the wind and can only grow stronger by attaching itself to a living thing.
Fang Guiqi was killed when he was invaded by a ghost on his way to escape.
As for those evil spirits that have condensed into physical entities, they are even more ferocious and powerful. Even if a warrior with qi and blood encounters them, he will be in danger of death.
According to Hua Youxing, the evil-repelling pill emits a medicinal fragrance that masks the scent of human flesh and blood, which is equivalent to putting a shield in front of the eyes of the evil spirit.
When facing multiple people, the evil spirits often ignore the target wearing the evil-repelling pill and attack other humans instead.
"Misfortune is diverted to the east."
The function of the evil-repelling pill is to sacrifice companions in exchange for a glimmer of hope for survival.
Zhou You had no psychological barriers to this; he just wanted to protect his parents' safety.
100 taels per piece is really too expensive.
Zhou You spent all his family's savings and went to Xingren Hall carrying a bag of silver. When he left, only the bag was left.
Hua Youju walked him to the door and said enthusiastically, "Come again next time."
Zhou You thought that unless he had money, the next time would be a long time coming.
He left Xingren Hall and went straight home to see his parents.
"Mom, why has the house changed so much?"
As soon as Zhou You entered the gate, he found that the environment had become unfamiliar and the furniture had been replaced with brand new ones.
The cotton-padded jacket my mother was wearing was made of satin with novel patterns and it was obviously a style of the season.
"You'er, you're back just in time. Mother made you some new clothes. Come and try them on."
Zhou You thought there was no need to try it, the clothes made by his mother would definitely fit him.
He couldn't help but ask, "Mom, did our family get rich, or did Dad pick up some money on the road?"
After he went to Xingren Hall, he still had some loose change on him. He wanted to keep it at home to improve his life, but he didn't expect it to be of no use.
"It's your father. He was promoted in the firm and is now the head clerk."
"Everything that was replaced at home was purchased from the business at cost price."
"The fabrics for the new clothes are also imported from the company itself, so they are cheap."
Dad got a promotion?
Zhou You suddenly realized that it must be related to Senior Brother Shen. Calculating the date, it was around the time when the banquet was held at Zhaijinlou.
Dad has worked diligently for the company for so many years, and this is what he deserves.
"I only wore the jewelry you brought home last time at home and took it off when I went out."
"It's not peaceful out there. Aunt Liu from across the street had half of her ear ripped off by refugees while she was buying groceries. They just wanted to steal her earrings. Damn it, they weren't made of gold. They were copper earrings covered with gold foil."
"We have fish and chicken tonight, so you must eat your fill."
The mother and son were chatting when a soft female voice came from outside the door, "Master, can I have some water?"
Mother patted her clothes with both hands, stood up and went to the water tank, "Wait for me, I'll be back soon."
She walked to the door with a ladle, lifted the curtain and greeted, "Drink slowly, come sit over here and take a rest." Zhou You looked through the door frame and saw that the person asking for water was a young woman in pink clothes.
The accent I just heard seemed to be from Sucheng.
Another refugee, but her clothes were clean, unlike the others who were so dirty.
"Ok?"
Zhou You's eyes fell on the other person's face, and his mind buzzed. Is there such a beautiful woman in the world?
Warning signals emerged in my mind.
Once anything goes beyond common sense, it becomes dangerous.
A girl like Hua Youxing was still within the normal range, but the appearance of the woman in front of him was beyond common sense and close to being dangerous.
Zhou You's mother looked at the woman and said, "Girl, you are so beautiful, like a fairy in a painting. Where are your family members?"
The woman said softly, "We got separated on the way to escape."
"Auntie, I'm shameless and ask you for food."
"I'm so hungry. I feel even hungrier after drinking the water."
Zhou Youniang gave her two more cakes, and the woman ate them ravenously.
Zhou You sat in the house and watched quietly. This was his mother, a kind and honest woman.
"Girl, what are you doing?"
After eating the pancake, the woman suddenly knelt down in front of Zhou Youniang, grabbing her hands and begging.
Zhou Youniang panicked and tried desperately to help her up, but she couldn't pull her up.
"Auntie, I think you are a good person, please save me!"
"My family is also a well-off family in Sucheng. We have three tiled houses, a shop in the city and fields outside the city."
"I can read and do housework. I am an innocent girl."
"If you take me in and give me something to eat, I will work like a slave for you."
Zhou Youniang was moved after listening to this. She looked at the woman's figure and appearance, and then looked around the house.
It seems that my son is old enough to get married, and this girl is quite good.
"Mother, give her two more cakes and send her away."
Zhou You's voice was cold and resolute.
Although Zhou Youniang was reluctant, she had to do as her son had spoken.
"Girl, I'm sorry, please go away!"
The woman cried mournfully, holding the two cakes and looking back again and again, turning back with every step she took.
Zhou Youniang returned to the house and kept complaining, "How can you be so cruel, kid?"
"Mom, please stop talking. I can't see through this woman. Our family can't take in someone with an unknown origin."
Zhou You was firm in his attitude. In such a chaotic world, it was very strange for a woman to come to Gongliang City alone.
He stared outside the door until the woman's back disappeared, and then the frightened feeling disappeared.
"Girl, why are you crying?"
Mou Laoya stared at the woman's face, his head buzzed, and he became distraught.
He saw the woman leaving Zhou You's house and became curious, so he chased her to ask her questions. When he saw her, he was shocked. She was so beautiful.
The woman turned around, her pretty face looking pitiful, "Uncle, can you take me in?"
"I am alone and helpless, and I am willing to do anything as long as I have a place to eat."
Mou Laoyao was worried about finding a wife for his son, so he immediately asked, "How about marrying my son?"
The woman nodded shyly, "As long as I have enough food to eat."
"Don't worry, my son will definitely make sure you have enough to eat."
(End of this chapter)