After Descending the Mountain, Seven Big Brothers Spoil Me - Chapter 376

Chapter 376: The Ancestral Master Claims Absence
Within the soul-nurturing talisman, a malevolent spirit peeked out and inquired, “Ancestral Master, the Little Celestial Master is calling for you. Shouldn’t you respond?”

The Ancestral Master shook his head, “I shall not go, lest I incur a thrashing.”

If Zhouzhou knew he had taken Ye Lingfeng’s protective golden light, she would surely be upset with him.

Though he took it not for his own use but at his own request, who knew if the brat would blame him?

What if she became sulky and refused to help him earn merits? It’s better to avoid confrontation for now.

“Tell her I am not available,” he instructed.

“Ah, understood,” the malevolent spirit nodded and slipped out, stating, “The Ancestral Master claims he is not available.”

Zhouzhou: “???”

Ancestral Master: “…”

Furrowing his brows at the figurine in his hand, Zhouzhou shook it lightly. His cheek puffed out slowly as he said, “Ancestral Master, do you not desire merits?”

“How could that be?” The Ancestral Master hurriedly floated out, clearing his throat. “I was preoccupied just now and didn’t hear. How can this malevolent spirit speak nonsense?”

The malevolent spirit, upon hearing this, hesitated. He was supposed to become the Ancestral Master’s right-hand man under the Little Celestial Master’s command. How could he allow himself to be smeared like this? That would give that ancient fiend a chance to surpass him.

With this in mind, he immediately defended himself, “Who said that? Ancestral Master, you clearly weren’t busy just now. You heard everything; you deliberately avoided the Little Celestial Master, claiming you feared a thrashing—”

Before he could finish his sentence, the Ancestral Master flicked his sleeve, sending him flying back into the soul-nurturing talisman.

Dizzy and disoriented, he nearly scattered his soul. During this time, he earned only half the merits he usually did.

Taking a glance, he burst into tears.

Bullying a ghost!

Removing this obstructive presence, the Ancestral Master smiled calmly, showing no change in demeanor. “Do you have something to discuss?”

While speaking, he never once glanced toward Ye Lingfeng, afraid of revealing anything.

Seeing this, Zhouzhou cast a suspicious glance at him, blinked in confusion. The Ancestral Master seemed odd today.

Before she could dwell on it further, Zhouzhou hurriedly pulled Little Wang over, explained her situation, and asked, “Ancestral Master, do you know what’s going on?”

Is this even possible?

The Ancestral Master made a surprised sound, carefully examined Little Wang’s appearance, “Indeed, her allotted lifespan has not yet been fulfilled.”

This stunned everyone.

Glancing at the Ancestral Master and then at Little Wang, Zhouzhou asked, “So, what exactly is going on?”

The Ancestral Master stroked his chin, about to speak, when suddenly his sleeve grew hot. Lowering his head, he was startled.

Seeing Ye Lingfeng’s protective golden light about to emerge, he quickly covered it and threw the book away. “Figure it out on your own.”

With that said, he vanished in a flash.

Leaving only a gust of wind behind.

Zhouzhou’s head swam with confusion, forming a puzzled “?” The Ancestral Master, what happened to him?

Ye Lingfeng knew very well what was happening. He coughed lightly as a reminder, “Look at the book.”

“Ah, yes,” Zhouzhou hastily turned her gaze to the book, opened it, but found not a single word.

She touched the figurine’s beard, “Ancestral Master, why are there no words?”

“Wait until the time is ripe; they will naturally appear.”

Zhouzhou: “?”

For some reason, her hand suddenly felt itchy.

It would have been better to just tell her outright.

Furrowing her brows, Zhouzhou felt extremely troubled.

It seemed Little Wang was more accepting; she comforted herself, “It’s okay, if I can’t reincarnate, then I’ll just play around a bit longer. It’s not bad.”

Whether willing or not, this seemed to be the only option.

Zhouzhou gently stroked Little Wang’s leg, “Little Wang, don’t worry, I will definitely help you reincarnate.”

“Mmhm.”

Little Wang smiled at her, “Then I’ll go scare that person surnamed Yu. You guys have fun.”

With that, she flicked her hair forward and floated away.

However, with a smack, she collided with the painting on the wall, causing a shock to her soul, creating ripples. The onlookers couldn’t help but wince; it looked painful!

Zhouzhou quickly threw a spiritual energy talisman over, slightly easing the situation. Walking dizzily, stumbling every few steps, it was a pitiful sight.

After a moment of silence, An Ya remarked, “Little Wang seems to be having a stroke of bad luck.”

Is this merely bad luck?

Being able to live to such an age is already the greatest fortune, isn’t it?

Zhouzhou also fell silent, shaking her head sympathetically as she glanced at Little Wang’s figure, feeling enlightened.

She tucked the book into her bag, looked up at An Ya, and hugged her leg, “Mom, shall we continue watching the movie?”

An Ya looked down, lightly tapped her nose, “No more watching, it’s time for you to sleep.”

Zhouzhou shook her head, “No, I can still stay awake, I don’t have to sleep.”

She wanted to spend a little more time with her mother.

Time passes too quickly when sleeping.

With that in mind, she hugged An Ya’s leg even tighter.

An Ya looked at her with amusement, feeling warmth in her heart, and bent down to lift the little girl up, “Okay, let’s watch a movie, and Big Brother and Second Brother can join us too.”

“Mm.” Xi Mo stood up and nodded.

As Ye Lingfeng led them to the movie theater, Zhouzhou sat in the middle like a shining star, looking left and right, delighted beyond measure.

Whether or not they watched the movie didn’t matter; what mattered was that they were all together.

It just made her a little sleepy.

She rubbed her face vigorously, quietly rubbed her eyes, silently reminding herself not to sleep, she mustn’t sleep.

She wanted to spend more time with her mother.

With that in mind, she took out a refreshing talisman and slapped it on her forehead.

An Ya felt a pang of heartache as she held the little girl, not saying anything, just gently patting Zhouzhou’s back.

The warm breath came, and Zhouzhou nestled in her arms, her nose filled with the soothing scent of peace, and she fell asleep drowsily.

Once she was asleep, Ye Lingfeng turned off the movie.

An Ya held Zhouzhou and whispered softly, “Tonight, I’ll sleep with Zhouzhou.”

Not only did Zhouzhou not want to part with her, An Ya didn’t want to part with her either.

“Mm.” Ye Lingfeng put his arm around her shoulder and glanced at Xi Mo and Xi Yan, “Brothers, why don’t you stay too? Let’s have dinner together tomorrow.”

“Alright.” This time, Xi Mo didn’t refuse.

Back in the room, as soon as An Ya laid Zhouzhou down on the bed, the little girl whimpered and frowned, “Mommy, don’t leave.”

She lay down beside her, “It’s okay, mommy is here.”

Perhaps hearing her words, Zhouzhou puckered her mouth, clutched her clothes, and fell asleep again.

At that moment, Ye Lingfeng’s phone rang. He glanced at Zhouzhou and immediately hung up.

An Ya also looked over, “Go ahead, you must have something important to attend to.”

It was Chen Tuo calling; there must be something urgent.

After a moment of contemplation, Ye Lingfeng nodded, “Alright, I’ll be there in a bit.”

“Mm, go ahead.”

With a smile, she watched him leave. After he was gone, An Ya looked down at Zhouzhou, who was sleeping soundly, then turned to the bag on the bedside table.

She reached out and took it, removing the figurine from inside, determination flashing in her eyes.

In a soft voice, she said, “Ancestral Master, could you please come out? Let’s have a chat.”