Shen Mengqi abruptly shook off Mother Shen’s hand.
Her pretty dress had long been dirtied on the ground.
But she didn’t even think of brushing it off.
Right now, her heart was filled with grievance.
Before that little beggar came,
she had been the family’s treasure, the center of attention at kindergarten.
Why, the moment she appeared,
did everything change?
“She was the one who brought the fox to cause trouble, why do I have to leave too?”
Pointing at Shen Qingxuan, her tears fell pattering down.
“I still want to shoot hoops, I have to win today.”
Nanny Zhang hurried forward to support her, but was pushed away roughly.
“Don’t touch me, it’s all your fault! If the little picture cards you mentioned had worked, I would have won first place long ago.”
The bracelet on Nanny Zhang’s wrist began to emit faint threads of black energy.
Xiao Qingxuan saw it.
She reached out and pointed at Nanny Zhang’s hand.
“Your bracelet has turned black, you shouldn’t wear it anymore.”
Seeing her point at herself, the resentment that had been building up in Nanny Zhang’s heart suddenly dissipated a little.
She lowered her head to look at her precious bracelet.
It was something she had spent a lot of money on, sought from a master.
She heard it took forty-nine days to consecrate.
But to her eyes, the bracelet hadn’t changed at all.
She breathed a sigh of relief.
“Little Miss, don’t talk nonsense. This bracelet hasn’t turned black, it’s fine.”
But Qingxuan spoke without hesitation.
“This chain is made from human bones, specially designed to absorb resentment.”
Before she could finish the rest of her words,
Mother Shen covered her mouth.
“Qingqing, what are you saying? Who taught you to talk like that?”
Xiao Qingxuan looked confused.
“Master taught me. Master even praised Qingqing for being very smart, learning everything at once.”
Mother Shen’s brows furrowed tightly.
What on earth had this child been doing before?
No, she would have to talk it over properly with her husband when he came back tonight.
The child’s education couldn’t be neglected.
Making a quick decision, she picked up Xiao Qingxuan and left.
Turning back, she said to Nanny Zhang,
“Take Mengqi back too. Her clothes are dirty. Change them and come back later.”
Shen Mengqi was carried away crying by Nanny Zhang.
Back home,
Mother Shen placed Xiao Qingxuan in front of her with a somewhat serious expression.
“Qingqing, tell Mommy the truth. Where were you before?”
“On the mountain.”
Xiao Tuanzi had already told Mommy this at the beginning.
Why was she asking again now? So strange.
Grown-ups have such bad memories.
Not getting an answer, Mother Shen continued asking,
“Mommy is asking who you were with before, what did you learn?”
This time, Xiao Tuanzi was conflicted.
Master said, if you do something good, give his name.
If you do something bad, give Uncle-Master’s name.
So right now,
was it something good or something bad?
Xiao Tuanzi struggled, unconsciously putting her finger to her mouth.
She absentmindedly bit her nail.
Seeing this, Mother Shen quickly pulled her hand down.
Comforting her, she said, “Sweetie, don’t be afraid. Mommy is just worried about you.”
Xiao Tuanzi asked, puzzled, “Worried about what?”
“Worried that you’ve learned bad things. Look, you brought the little fox to kindergarten today.
And you said Nanny Zhang’s bracelet was… was…”
Mother Shen couldn’t even bring herself to say it.
“Made from human bones.”
Xiao Tuanzi naturally finished the sentence.
Mommy’s memory really was bad, forgetting things she had just said.
Even worse than Master’s.
Mother Shen was a little angry.
“Exactly those words. You’re not allowed to say them again.”
“Why not?”
“Those are bad things to say. Children aren’t allowed to say them.”
“But why are they bad things to say?”
“Because these are lies, and children don’t tell lies.”
Now it was Shen Qingxuan’s turn to be dumbfounded.
Xiao Tuanzi patted her chest.
“Qingqing never tells lies.”
Mother Shen was furious.
“You’ve learned to be bad. Who taught you to say these things?”
So this was a bad thing.
Xiao Tuanzi caught the key information.
Mention Uncle’s name.
That’s what she’d do.
“Mom, my master is Daoist Xuanzhen from Spirit Mountain.”
Daoist Xuanzhen?
Mother Shen froze.
She knew this person.
He was very famous.
Whether on livestreams or video channels.
He was a celebrity.
Some also said he was a scammer selling goods.
But people in their circle knew more.
When they encountered problems, they would seek out Daoist Xuanzhen.
Hoping for his help.
He did indeed have some skills.
For ordinary matters.
If they could invite his disciples, that would be quite good.
And now.
Her newly found little daughter said.
She was Daoist Xuanzhen’s disciple?
Mother Shen stood rooted to the spot, her fingertips still resting on Xiao Tuanzi’s shoulder.
Not knowing how to react.
What if she really was?
She shook her head.
Impossible. Daoist Xuanzhen was not unfamiliar in their circle either.
She had never heard of him having such a young disciple.
Probably, Xiao Tuanzi heard it somewhere.
And just happened to remember it.
But what was more worrying was.
That she might have encountered scammers using Daoist Xuanzhen’s name, raising children specifically to pretend to have mystical powers.
Such things had happened before.
Thinking of this.
Mother Shen looked at Xiao Tuanzi.
“Qingqing, do you know who Daoist Xuanzhen is? You can’t just say things randomly.”
Xiao Tuanzi rolled her eyes.
Of course she knew.
Daoist Xuanzhen was her uncle.
Master always said he neglected his duties.
And told all the disciples in the sect to stay away from Uncle.
But Uncle had so many fun things.
So Qingxuan always secretly went to play with Uncle.
She was very familiar with Uncle.
“I know. Uncle Xuanzhen… Master.
He likes to wear sunglasses everywhere he goes, saying eyes shouldn’t be exposed to the sun too much, they’ll age.
But Senior… Eldest Senior Brother said he just likes to show off.”
Xiao Qingxuan really wasn’t good at lying.
One lie already had two patches.
Mother Shen was stunned. She had seen Daoist Xuanzhen before.
He did like to wear sunglasses.
But according to Daoist Xuanzhen himself.
It was because the hearts of people in this world should not be looked at directly.
Mother Shen was half-convinced, half-doubting.
“What else do you know?”
Xiao Tuanzi confidently opened her mouth.
“I know lots! Master also likes designing new things. Like little boy’s pee water guns, dog blood capsule drones…”
The more Mother Shen listened, the more absurd it sounded.
She quickly interrupted her.
“Alright, alright, Mom believes you. You’ve had a long day, are you hungry? Mom will have someone make some meat for you.”
Hearing there was meat to eat, Xiao Tuanzi stopped worrying about everything.
She obediently nodded and sat at the table.
Picking up a cup, she looked at her mother with eager eyes.
Mother Shen’s heart softened at the sight.
She told Nanny Zhang to make more meat dishes.
Then she went to the balcony to make a phone call.
Father Shen was in a meeting.
Seeing his wife calling.
He thought for a moment and stepped out to answer.
His wife rarely called him during work hours.
As soon as he answered.
“Husband, have you managed to contact Daoist Xuanzhen?”
Things at Father Shen’s company hadn’t been going smoothly lately.
He also really wanted to invite Daoist Xuanzhen down the mountain to take a look.
But recently.
Daoist Xuanzhen hadn’t been livestreaming or updating.
He had asked ‘Mr. Lin’ in their circle to inquire.
He was told that Daoist Xuanzhen was currently in seclusion.
Father Shen sighed.
Thinking his wife was worried about him.
“Not yet, dear, don’t worry. Everything is fine on my end.”
“No,” Mother Shen took a deep breath.
“Xiao Qingxuan said today…”
“She is Daoist Xuanzhen’s disciple.”