Chapter 89 Juelu Inn
Now that things in Shenshui Village had been settled, Jiang Lingyin was ready to take the Cun siblings away.
Because Jiang Lingyin and others helped the villagers solve the problem of banditry and the Blood Shadow Sect, they can now focus on forging silver and make a living.
The villagers were very grateful and gave them gifts.
An old lady came forward, took Jiang Lingyin's hand, put a pair of exquisite silver bracelets in her hands, and said, "Girl, this is a little gift from me, you must accept it."
Jiang Lingyin quickly declined: "Auntie, you are too polite. We can't accept this."
But the old lady was determined: "You have done so much for our village, this little thing is nothing, you must take it."
At this time, an uncle also came over, holding two silver safety locks in his hand and handed them to Jiang Lingyin: "These are for the children. When you and Mr. Ye have children in the future, please bless them to be safe and sound."
Jiang Lingyin said helplessly and moved: "Thank you, uncle. We appreciate your kindness, but it is too valuable and we cannot accept it."
Ye Wenjing took the initiative to take it over: "Write more, Uncle Cun. When we get married, we will definitely invite the people of Shenshui Village to the wedding!"
The villagers were excited: "It's a deal!"
"It's a deal, Mr. Ye!"
"When you and Miss Jiang get married, you must invite us to the wedding!"
A young girl nearby also ran over and handed over a beautiful silver hairpin: "Sister, this is for you, I hope you like it."
Jiang Lingyin looked at the villagers' sincere eyes and knew she couldn't refuse, so she said, "Okay, thank you all, we will always remember this friendship in our hearts."
The villagers said one after another: "We should thank you. We must come back often when we have time."
Jiang Lingyin nodded and said, "Yes, everyone take care."
Others also received different gifts from the villagers.
With the villagers' blessings and gifts, Jiang Lingyin and others led the Cun brothers and sisters on their journey south.
After traveling for a day, Jiang Lingyin and his group found an inn ahead.
So I decided to stay at Juelu Inn.
As soon as I stepped into the inn, I felt a cold and deserted atmosphere.
The lobby was empty except for an old boss sitting behind the counter.
The old boss looked up at them and said with a frown, "My dear guests, I advise you to leave here quickly and live in Huaixi County as soon as possible. It's not safe here!"
Jiang Lingyin took a step forward and asked in confusion: "Old man, why is this happening?"
The old landlord sighed and said, "Alas, this place is haunted now. It specifically preys on young and beautiful women. No female guest has dared to stay in my inn for a long time."
Lan Xie frowned slightly: "Haunted? Where do ghosts come from in this world? Could it be that someone is pretending to be a ghost?"
The old boss shook his head again and again: "Girl, I didn't believe it at first, but several girls in this area have disappeared inexplicably. They all disappeared at night and couldn't be found. What else could it be but a ghost?"
Hong Xiao grabbed Jiang Lingyin's sleeve with some fear: "Miss, why don't we listen to the old man and go to the county town."
Jiang Lingyin thought for a moment and said, "Thank you for your reminder, old man, but we have been traveling all day and are really tired. We will rest here tonight."
Jiang Lingyin wanted to see what the hell it was.
The old boss said helplessly: "Well, everyone, wish you all the best."
Everyone found a room and settled down, but they were all wary of this so-called "ghost".
As night fell, Jiang Lingyin and others discussed in a low voice in the room.
Jiang Lingyin lowered her voice and said, "This matter is very strange. I think we need to find out."
Chu Tianxun nodded in agreement: "I don't think it's really haunted either. Maybe there's some conspiracy."
Shanying clenched his fists and said, "It doesn't matter if he is a human or a ghost, if he dares to come, we are not afraid."
The white fox chuckled and said, "Don't be impulsive. We have to act carefully."
At this moment, there was a sudden eerie sound of wind outside, mixed with the sound of a woman crying.
Everyone suddenly became alert.
Cun Huaijin and his sister were so scared that they huddled in a corner. Cun Huaixuan's voice trembled: "Is there really a ghost?"
Jiang Lingyin comforted him, "Don't be afraid, someone might be pretending."
They quietly opened the door and walked towards the direction of the sound.
I saw a white figure floating in the yard, and the crying sound was intermittent.
Ordinary people would indeed be frightened to death if they saw this scene.
Chu Tianxun shouted: "Who is playing tricks on me? Why don't you show yourself?"
The figure paused for a moment and found that the person staying in Juelu Inn today seemed to be someone he could not afford to offend.
Suddenly flew away.
Jiang Lingyin and others hurriedly chased after him.
When they chased to a forest, the figure disappeared.
Everyone looked around for clues and found some messy footprints and dragging marks on the ground.
Jiang Lingyin looked at these traces and thought: "It seems that someone is behind this."
Just then, footsteps were heard in the woods and everyone hid immediately.
I saw a few dark shadows walking towards me stealthily.
Shanying couldn't help but rush out, but was stopped by Jiang Lingyin: "Let's see what they are going to do first."
The shadows were talking in low voices: "Well, I thought we could catch some pretty good ones tonight, but the boss is going to get mad again."
After hearing this, Jiang Lingyin and others understood that it was a group of bad guys who were doing evil.
They quietly went behind the dark shadows and suddenly launched an attack, subduing the criminals.
After some interrogation, the truth behind this "haunted" incident was finally revealed.
After being beaten up by Jiang Lingyin and his gang, those guys confessed the truth.
They said that they were poisoned by the "boss" and that they had to send a young and beautiful woman to him every three days.
Otherwise, they will not be given the antidote, and will die in pain from their intestines ruptured.
Jiang Lingyin glared at him and scolded, "You bunch of scum, are you doing something so evil just to save your own lives?"
One of them said with a sad face: "There is nothing we can do. When the poison takes effect, it will be worse than death."
Chu Tianxun snorted coldly: "Your lives are lives, but the lives of those innocent women are not lives?"
Shanying was so angry that he punched them a few more times.
Jiang Ling asked them who the "boss" was.
But those people couldn't answer.
For example, the man was wearing a black cloak and a veil.
From the sound of the voice it was a man, but the others didn't know.
Jiang Lingyin's eyes were sharp, and she shouted, "That's all? If you guys keep anything else secret, don't blame us for being rude!"
The men were so frightened that they were shaking all over. They quickly said, "That's really all we know. He's like this every time we see him. We can't see his face clearly at all."
Lan Xie frowned and said, "This is troublesome. There are so few clues."
The white fox thought for a moment and said, "In that case, let's take them into custody first and then we can make a long-term plan."
Everyone nodded, put these people under strict supervision, and prepared to look for further clues about the mysterious "boss".
At this moment, an uninvited guest suddenly arrived.
"I am not talented, but I know the origin of that 'boss'."
The man claimed that he knew who the "boss" was.
Jiang Lingyin became alert and questioned.
"Who are you?"
Ye Wenjing immediately introduced Jiang Lingyin: "Ayin, don't worry, this is my friend Lu Tinglin, one of us."
Jiang Lingyin looked Lu Tinglin up and down, with a hint of vigilance in her eyes: "You said you knew the identity of that 'boss'?"
Lu Tinglin smiled slightly, cupped his hands and said, "Miss Jiang, I have heard of your great name for a long time. I do know a thing or two about you."
Jiang Lingyin asked: "Then tell me about it quickly."
Lu Tinglin cleared his throat and said, "Recently, I have also been investigating the haunted incident at Juelu Inn. As far as I know, this 'boss' is not a local, but has just moved here. He acts very secretly, and is surrounded by a group of expert guards."
Chu Tianxun interrupted, “That’s not easy to deal with.”
Lu Tinglin continued, "However, I have found one of his secret bases, and perhaps I can find more clues from it. Besides, this person is not a simple person..."
Jiang Lingyin asked: "Oh? Why is it not simple?"
Lu Tinglin said: "This person is related to the Fuhua Society, which has been silent for a long time."
Jiang Lingyin and Ye Wenjing said almost in unison: "What? Floating Flower Society?"