Twilight Boundary Chapter 281

Chapter 281: Ten Years of Leading Souls

 “Yes, Dad, then I...”

Xiang girl stood up, but she was obviously still hesitant, and subconsciously spoke to Mr. Li.

 “Don't be busy.”

The Li family master smiled and said: "You are the next gatekeeper, but there is no need to rush in. Although your fate cannot be changed, I have also figured it out. As long as I don't die, then now It's still the seventh generation's debt, it's not your turn yet!”

 “Stay outside for now, it's been a really hard time.”

Xiang Yatou's eyes were red, and she nodded silently, then walked to Hu Ma and took his hand.

According to what the two juniors of the Li family outside the cave said, if the red thread is broken, you can't get out of the ghost cave. But now, Hu Ma is being led out by Xiang Yatou, but she doesn't feel anything unusual.

Only occasionally, I could feel something in the deep well, as if it was eager to get out, but the master of the Li family sighed lowly, faced the deep well, bowed a few times, and became quiet.

 “Brother Hu, my father...”

Walking in the dark passage, Xiang Yatou whispered: "He can actually live out of the cave now, and I will guard the cave for him."

"Generations of the Li family have always been like this. Either the older generation goes out later, or the younger generation comes in earlier. I was actually ready to go into the cave and come out for my father half a year ago, but... But he didn't agree..."

 What can flax say?

 As an outsider, it is really difficult to describe the weirdness of the Li family in Dongzi.

The debts of the ancestors must be repaid by future generations. Seven generations have already paid it back, but it is not enough. The eighth generation will have to follow suit, or even pay it forever.

Then who is collecting the debt they are repaying?

 Shaked his head and put these things aside for the time being. The affairs of Dongzi's Li family were too mysterious and strange, and they seemed to be related to some affairs of the imperial court back then. It was not something that could be understood by just thinking about it.

Now you should figure out how the three red threads on your arm were broken?

 Could it be that some people in the Li family hate themselves deeply for sending Xiang Yatou back, and want to harm themselves even in front of the head of the Li family?

Then I really can't be polite to them anymore.

After all, I just found out that the heads of the Li family don't take care of things very much, but that doesn't mean they can't.

Seeing that he was about to leave the cave, he thought of looking for the two guides first, but unexpectedly, he had just arrived at the entrance of the cave, and suddenly heard a biting cold sound, and the darkness in front of him became thick and sticky, and vaguely, Something strange appeared in the night.

When Hu Ma looked at them, he was slightly frightened. These were obviously servant ghosts wearing high hats and wearing chains.

 The same kind of thing that he and Xiang Yatou avoided before.

 There was even one of them who was obviously shorter than the others. He must have been whipped by Madam Han before.

 They were lined up in a row in front of Guidongzi.

Opposite them, there were also people holding torches. Affected by these ghosts, the flames turned green and shone brightly all around.

Under the torch, several people were holding down a young man kneeling on the ground, as if asking for forgiveness.

Hu Ma had never seen it before, but as soon as he came out, he met the angry and unwilling eyes of this young man, and he immediately guessed the identity of this man: "Is he the so-called third young master?"

Now that we know that everything is under the control of this Dongzi Li family master, of course we understand this man's fate.

 Their plans and betrayals were seen by others, but it did not mean that they would not be punished.

As for the person behind him, the short and stocky one seemed to be the third uncle who had gone out to greet him and the people in the world. The others, although dressed in ordinary clothes, looked older. They should all be in the Li family in Dongzi. , a person of high seniority and status.

　　'Is this a scapegoat being pressured to plead guilty? '

After a silent glance, Hu Ma knew clearly, but she didn't intend to say anything, so she had to go around first.

"Li Xiangguan, the third uncle of the Li family who is guarding the altar, has evil intentions and plans to harm the master's family. He is now being held in front of the cave and asked to be punished."

The short and stocky third uncle was heading into the ghost cave, shouting loudly.

Hearing this, Hu Ma slowed down and wanted to hear how the Li family master inside dealt with this matter. Then he heard a slight silence inside, and then said: "Bring him in and punish him as a slave. Lead the soul for ten years.”

The young man kneeling on the ground suddenly looked shocked and subconsciously wanted to struggle.

 But the short and stocky old man glared at him and said into the cave: "Master, he is young after all. You see..."

 “Aren't you escorted in yet?”

Before he finished speaking, a voice sounded from inside the ghost cave.

The row of slave ghosts in front of the cave suddenly floated up gently, and the chains on their bodies swayed slightly, and were automatically tied around each of their necks.

 Not only Li Xiangguan, but also the short and sturdy old man, as well as several elders and even female relatives who were ready to plead for mercy.

"This is…"

Everyone was shocked, staring blankly at the ghost, and feeling suspicious.

 “I'm not just talking about him.”

The voice inside the cave said calmly: "All those who indulged and knew about this matter, regardless of age, seniority or inferiority, men and women inside and outside, were detained in front of the altar and punished as slaves to ghosts and lured souls for ten years."

“If anyone refuses to obey, the living soul will be separated and thrown into a ghost cave.”

 “Wow…”

At this time, everyone in front of the cave was completely stunned by him, and suddenly there was a panic and howling.

Especially the young man who was kneeling was stunned. He who felt most unwilling to do so could not say anything.

The slave ghosts don't care what they do. When the people in the cave don't speak, people outside can also follow the rules and drive the slave ghosts to lure the souls. But as soon as the people inside the cave speak, the slave ghosts will only listen to them and immediately kill them. These people all put on the ropes and pulled them into the cave. In front of the cave, which had been quiet just now, there was a commotion all of a sudden. There was a big drama, and then everyone was dragged into the cave.

This movement aroused the curiosity of those staying in the village.

They violated the rules and did not dare to run out to watch the excitement, but they all opened a window and listened with their ears.

"This is the majesty of the head of the Li family in Dongzi..."

Even Hu Ma couldn't help but sigh.

Those who are guarding the cave can ignore things, or even pretend to be confused, and be deceived by the people outside the cave, making the people outside think they have no temper, but as long as they say a word, there will be a big change outside.

Hong girl, on the other hand, glanced at the relatives who were dragged into the hole. She seemed to feel soft, but she didn't say anything.

 Having already exited the cave, she still held Hu Ma's hand.

Now the candle in Hu Ma's hand has burned out, and she didn't carry a lantern. She was walking very steadily in the dark.

　　Bringing Hu Ma all the way back to the village, and then to the house where he rested, he let Hu Ma sit down, while he lowered his head and walked out.

Hu Ma also saw that she was worried and didn't know what she was doing.

It's just that she is now the eldest lady of Dongzi's Li family, her status is different, and she needs to be given the face she deserves, so she just sits here honestly and listens to the slightest movement outside.

Not long after, the wooden door was gently pushed open, and Xiang Yatou came in carrying a wooden tray.

Huma was a little surprised. There was actually a bowl of noodles and a cup of tea on the plate.

This girl just went out and made a fire to cook?

 “Young Master…”

The girl Xiang came to the table and brought it to Hu Ma.

Hu Ma looked up at her and said, "This title is inappropriate..."

 “It's okay, I'll keep my voice down.”

The fragrant girl said in a low voice: "Master, this is the last time I serve you. I should consider it as a thank you for sending me back all the way."

"this…"

Hu Ma looked at the bowl of noodles on the plate, and suddenly felt a little complicated.

  He raised his head and saw that Xiang girl's face looked a little forlorn under the dim oil lamp.

He sighed in his heart and suddenly said: "Miss Xiangyu, is it..."

“…I sent you back, but I really harmed you?”

I have already asked similar questions to Mr. Li once, but I still want to ask Xiang Yatou.

If she really doesn't want to, maybe...

"ah?"

After hearing this, the girl Xiang felt panicked and waved her hands hurriedly.

She raised the back of her hand, rubbed her eyes, then looked at Hu Ma seriously, and whispered: "Sir, please don't misunderstand me. Dad and I are also different."

"He is in debt, and I have always felt that this is my duty since I was born. In fact, I have always known in my heart that I was born to stay in it."

“Other people want to stay in as short a time as possible, but I actually want to go in as early as possible.”

 “I, I don't know how to describe it...”

She hesitated and replied in a low voice: "It seems that it attracts me very much."

"I forgot things before. When I was in Mingzhou, I would hear those poor people crying, and I would involuntarily pick them up in my dreams. Not only was I unable to bear it, but now that I think about it, it feels like that day Life is just like what I should do..."

"I…"

She paused for a moment, and then said softly: "I have never even felt so attached to the world of living people. I just feel that it is all boring and boring."

This answer was quite unexpected, and Hu Ma suddenly thought of something strange about Xiang Yatou.

 She discovered when she was in Zhuangzi that she could attract spirits in dreams, but if ordinary people encountered such a thing, they would probably be afraid first, right?

But she didn't. She didn't remember anything at that time, but she still felt that everything was as it should be, without any hesitation or fear.

 Is it due to her personality, or is it the influence of evil spirits?

 “However, it's not, not at all…”

Amidst Hu Ma's surprise, Xiang Yatou seemed to have mustered up a lot of courage before she looked over and whispered softly: "The only one, maybe..."

“…Maybe I'm in Mingzhou, I don't remember anything, and I'm not stressed.”

“You can do some work every day, smile with Brother Datong and the others, and sew clothes for you, Mr.…”

 Listening to her words, Hu Ma suddenly didn't know what to say.

 (End of this chapter)

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