Invincibility Begins with a Super Fairy Manny

Chapter 1435: Chapter 1432: Covetous (2nd Update)

Screams echoed throughout the courtyard, drawing countless gazes toward them.

At the same time, those black pillars of gas transformed into black banners, but what hung from the flagpoles were the corpses of those servants, not flags.

Such a ghastly and horrific scene shocked and terrified many prying eyes.

Meanwhile, Wei Qingxiao said calmly, ”I don’t care what happened, but as long as I’m here, I am the eldest daughter of the Wei Family. Did you all hear that clearly?”

As soon as she finished speaking, the prying eyes began to retreat in silence, and in an instant, everything returned to calm.

Xue An glanced at the wind-swayed skeletal remains and sighed softly, ”It seems your situation is really not good!”

Wei Qingxiao gave a wry smile, ”The Ghost Race is like this: if you show any sign of weakness, countless scoundrels will try to take advantage of it. Wei Yingying just now, and these servants, are the same!”

”Is that why you want to use such thunderous means to deter everyone?”

Wei Qingxiao paused silently and then said, ”This is the only way!”

Xue An laughed, ”Well said! So, what do you think is the reason for your current predicament?”

Wei Qingxiao gave a sorrowful smile, ”Actually, there’s no need to think about it. The only one who can cause my deterrence to plummet is Wei Yuhua’s doing! And moreover...”

Wei Qingxiao raised her eyes to look at the towering pavilions and halls in the distance and said softly, ”He is not in this manor right now! Not just him, even the elders are absent. Doesn’t this seem suspicious no matter how you look at it?”

A hint of worry appeared in Wei Qingxiao’s eyes.

She was not afraid of a head-on clash, but this unknown made her feel as if she was sitting on needles.

Xue An saw this and chuckled lightly, then stretched long and lazily, ”Alright! What are you overthinking? Since they aren’t here, let’s get some rest first!”

With that, Xue An dragged Wei Haocang up the stairs.

Wei Qingxiao hesitated for a moment and then also stepped inside.

Wei Qingxiao’s return was like a stone thrown into a pond, causing ripples throughout the Wei Family.

Especially since Wei Qingxiao slapped Wei Yingying away without a word and executed over a dozen arrogant and lazy servants with cruel methods.

These two actions made many who were ready to make a move restrain themselves somewhat.

But only somewhat!

Countless eyes, like wolves, secretly eyed the courtyard, waiting for the right moment to reveal their grim fangs.

This was the true situation of being surrounded by wolves.

Yet amidst such a dire situation, the atmosphere within the small courtyard was unexpectedly relaxed.

Wei Qingxiao stared blankly at Xue An in the kitchen, who was teaching her brother culinary skills, not knowing what to think for a moment.

”See, you need to cut this like this, understand?” Xue An demonstrated once and then handed the cleaver to Wei Haocang.

Wei Haocang, bewildered, took the cleaver and began cutting the vegetables as Xue An instructed.

Wei Qingxiao’s eyes widened instantly.

Because she noticed, at that moment holding the knife in his hand, her brother seemed like a different person. The silly smile vanished instantly, replaced by utter calmness.

Even his eyes no longer held the usual confusion and ignorance; they became very serene.

Wei Qingxiao stared in disbelief at this sudden transformation.

Because at that moment, Wei Haocang’s knife cutting grew faster and more skillful.

His confidence seemed so assured that it made Wei Qingxiao somewhat dazed, and for a brief moment, she thought her brother was cured.

In no time, the vegetables on the cutting board were all chopped cleanly.

Xue An picked up a slice, finding its thickness and thinness even, he nodded with approval.

”Not bad!”

Only then did Wei Haocang put down the knife, and he instantly reverted to his previous demeanor, with a simple smile and confused eyes.

The speed of the change made it seem as if everything that happened just now was a mere illusion.

”This... What’s going on?” Wei Qingxiao finally couldn’t hold back and stepped forward to ask.

”What do you mean by what’s going on?”

Wei Qingxiao pointed at her brother, ”Why did Cang’er suddenly become so... so calm just now?”

Xue An raised the corners of his mouth into a slight smile, ”How would I know? Maybe your brother was naturally inclined to like cooking!”

”You...” Wei Qingxiao licked her dry lips, feeling her heart race.

Xue An cut her words short without hesitation, saying blandly, ”I’ve said I can surely cure your brother’s illness, but what you need to do is trust and cooperate unconditionally, understand?”

Wei Qingxiao looked deeply at Xue An and eventually nodded, ”Understood! But I hope you can make my brother return to normal as soon as possible because... I don’t have much time left!”

With that, Wei Qingxiao turned and left in a dim mood.

Wei Haocang couldn’t comprehend what had just happened, so he continued to wear a simple smile.

Xue An, however, retracted his gaze from Wei Qingxiao’s back and then patted Wei Haocang on the shoulder.

”You know, you have a good sister!”

Wei Haocang continued to smile dumbly.

Xue An exhaled softly, ”So, I very much want to know, exactly what price you would be willing to pay for your sister?”

”Thinking that way, it’s really intriguing!”

In the following days, Xue An consistently taught Wei Haocang cooking in the kitchen.

Word spread, causing an uproar in the Wei Family.

”What? That fool Wei Haocang is actually learning cooking from that boy? What on earth is Wei Qingxiao up to?” Wei Yingying asked with a darkened expression.

”Who knows! Maybe she thinks her brother’s recovery is hopeless, so she wants him to learn a skill!” The informer said mockingly.

Hearing this, Wei Yingying also displayed a mocking smile, ”Ha, no wonder that boy in white claims to be Wei Haocang’s teacher, turns out he’s just a cook!”

Not just her, the entire Wei Family was abuzz discussing this matter up and down.

Opinions were boiling, but there was one thing everyone was aware of.

And that was, clearly, Wei Qingxiao had exhausted all her ideas and was now at the brink of desperation.

At this time, a mighty procession was returning from the distant Ghost Realm Secret Realm.

In this procession, a massive Ghost Carriage was moving slowly.

This Ghost Carriage was driven by many members of the Ghost Race with sin marks etched on their faces; if they were even slightly negligent, the driver would brandish the Ghost Whip and strike down fiercely.

This was the highest etiquette for a strong ghost realm individual to travel, which was not to be used by anyone below the level of the Palace Master.

At that moment, a man sitting quietly within the Ghost Carriage suddenly opened his eyes.

Two deep, piercing beams shot straight into the sky, looking into the distance, and then he revealed a profound cold smile.

”Wei Qingxiao, you actually dare to return!”