ips —The icy tonguetip brushed against his fingertips, gently nibbling at each one. This strange sensation was like a faint electric current, sparking tiny embers in his blood."...so now it's going t...Before dawn, the Shen family was shrouded in mist and clouds.

Before dawn, wisps of smoke were already curling from the kitchen in Shen's side courtyard.

I didn't want to disturb my disciples who were still asleep, so I quietly sent Chongmo and Lao Yan to two secluded courtyards under house arrest. Then, I went back to my room to wait for Jiang Qiyun.

Master Shen knew I was back and while I was still washing up, he came over with a brown paper bag holding files.

"What's the matter What's so urgent" I saw that he was wearing a long coat over his undershirt and trousers, clearly having rushed over from bed.

"Master, I didn't mean to disturb you...I just received an urgent telegram from your second master last night. He said he couldn't reach you by phone and that Little Master Mu wasn't with you, so I sent the files over first and had the Shen family arrange for two promising disciples to go and take a look..." Head Steward Chen placed the file box on the round table.

Second Master Which Second Master

Seeing my stunned expression, Manager Shen hurriedly said: “It’s the Second Master who works for the officials…”

Oh oh oh, my little uncle!

"It's rare for my little uncle to take the initiative to find me..." I frowned as I opened the box.

My uncle is a forensic pathologist who wears the national emblem. He secretly helps the government handle some strange criminal cases and enjoys the government's trust. He is often sent to conferences, meetings, and training sessions every few days... He rarely interacts with his family when he's not busy.

He usually finds things to do that are pretty troublesome, so I don't dare to delay. I quickly took all the files out of the box.

"I also know that Second Master Mu is a man of official standing and would not dare to neglect his duties. That's why I took the liberty of delivering this to you before your rest." Steward Shen looked at me with some apology: "You must be very tired after all this travel. I'll have the kitchen prepare some hot porridge for you."

"Uh No need, no need. Don't bother the disciples at home."

"Without fuss, your hard work for the Shen family these past few years hasn't gone unnoticed by everyone in the household." Shen, the steward, smiled and retired.

I sat at the desk, looking over the files my younger uncle had sent.

Some cases cannot be released to the public, as it would cause unnecessary panic. Even ordinary files are not recorded, only kept in confidential files.

Uncle Cheng Su naturally wouldn't violate the regulations and tell me too many details, he only gave me a few simple descriptions of the content.

He had a case on his hands that was rather unusual—a case requiring a forensic pathologist of his caliber definitely had to be gruesome.

The data states that a heinous criminal case occurred in the neighboring city, where an unidentified person was dismembered. Currently, it can only be confirmed that the victim is a woman.

As I was about to review the material on the back, a hand suddenly pressed down on it from behind me.

"You're back without resting, what are you looking at" Jiang Qiyun raised an eyebrow slightly and asked in displeasure.

"You're here..." I gestured towards the small bathroom. "I've already drawn you a bath, Your Majesty. Would you like to freshen up first"

"...Humph." Jiang Qiyun chuckled lightly, then turned and went to the small bathroom.

Haven't I gotten to know Your Majesty's temper over the past few years

As for Jiang Qiyun, who always acts on impulse and gets things done immediately, I've learned a thing or two about how to fight for even a sliver of time.

As soon as he left, I quickly lowered my head and flipped through the materials Uncle brought. I hurried to read them! After finishing, I went to bed to sleep!

"What are those" Jiang Qiyun's voice came from behind the beaded curtain.

"Um... it was brought by the head butler. It seems Uncle Chengsu has run into some trouble..." I replied.

"If it's just mundane karma among ordinary people, you can leave it to the Shen family disciples to handle."

"Mmm, got it..." I turned my head abruptly, and Jiang Qiyun had actually finished washing Ai Ye so quickly!

Washing wasn't enough, he actually just wore his outer robe!

A charging tealight flickered on the table.

This candlelight, in its artistic conception, surpasses its practical value. Thus, from a slight distance, it flickers indistinctly, a hazy and unclear glow.

But his bare chest and abdomen, skin slightly glistening with water droplets, were bathed in a subtle glow from the candlelight.

Those icy eyes stared straight at me, like lava flowing slowly in a fissure.

My heart jumped suddenly, and I quickly tidied up my materials and ran to the door in three steps.

Close the door and bolt it.

I certainly don't want to wait for the Shen family disciples to bring supper, and then I hear some strange noises.

Jiang Qiyun was amused by my actions: “Guilty conscience”

"Cough... As the head of the house, one must be mindful of the impact of their actions!"

"Stop talking nonsense, come to bed quickly. Dawn is about to break. Your morning and evening homework has been carelessly neglected lately." He turned and walked towards the bed behind the screen.

Huh Isn't he just here to criticize me for slacking off on my studies recently

I followed hesitantly up the bed. As soon as I lay down, Jiang Qiyun's cool and gentle embrace enveloped me.

"...Aren't you going to see Chong Mo" I asked curiously.

"What's so good-looking about him We'll talk about it in a few days..." Jiang Qiyun propped her head up, closing her eyes slightly.

Oh well, it seems Chongmo will have to keep pretending to be dead. When the time comes, he won't dare to rise up against Jiang Qiyun and vent his anger, and he'll probably just yell at me instead.

"Mu Xiaoqiao." Jiang Qiyun suddenly lowered his eyes to look at me.

"Huh"

“……In the year of Gengzi, there will either be a major disaster or a minor tribulation... Practitioners need to know how to avoid misfortune and seek good fortune. Furthermore, with demons entering the world now, there will inevitably be karmic burdens for people in this world to bear. Why did Yin Su Bai enter the world You don't feel anything about it at all” Jiang Qiyun said seriously.

"So I want to help..."

"Help is good, but you also need to pay attention to your own safety. Before the cycle of heaven and earth, all beings are part of a circulation. As the end of the year approaches... be careful." Jiang Qiyun seemed a little worried as he looked at me: "Your workload is getting bigger and bigger now. What did I tell you Have you forgotten"

He doesn't get angry with me as easily anymore, but this cold yet affectionate lecturing is even harder for me to deal with.

"Your orders are getting bigger and bigger now, haven't I told you something Have you forgotten"

I shrank my neck: "You said that when I go out in the world, it's best to be with my brother."

"Why did you go by yourself then"

Big Bao is a helper too.

I had a little thought, but didn't dare to say it out loud.

Perhaps seeing my fear, Jiang Qiyun didn't continue to scold me.

He pinched my cheek softly and whispered, "How is your little lotus flower that you've been cultivating"

I reached out my hand eagerly, silently reciting the incantation, summoning forth the lotus blossom.

Tiny white glows shimmer between us, and the atmosphere softens and becomes warm.

"There's been progress, you see."

Jiang Qiyun lowered her eyebrows, her gaze dropping. The corner of her lips curled into a faint smile.

I was slightly taken aback.

Perhaps this isn't the right way to describe it, but he's really, truly...

Compassionate and benevolent, with a majestic Buddha form.

His gaze seemed not to be fixed on me, but rather through me, into the halo of light surrounding the lotus.

As if this tiny glimmer were the wind carrying fallen petals from Mount Dusuo, or the dew brushed across blue lotuses by worlds unseen.

At that moment, his gaze was my entire world.

Knock...

A faint sound came from outside the door.

Jiang Qiyun immediately reached out and, with his cool fingers, enveloped my palm.

The faint glow of the lotus instantly receded into her hand.

"Shh... It's almost dawn..." Jiang Qiyun whispered, pressing his lips to hers in a kiss that sealed their secret.

Umm...

This is what I would like to do.

Outside the door, a Taoist priest with a bowl of hot porridge in hand waited for half a while, tilting his head.

Strange, is the Master asleep..as you wish." He tapped lightly between my brows, a smirk playing on his lips. "You can hide from the first, but not the fifteenth. You'll have to comply eventually, won't you""Why should I just acc...