Chapter 42: The Cold Night is Terrifying
Maybe it was the uncle's reassurance that had an effect, or maybe the nightmare was finally over, after a while, the little wrinkled face of the wind finally slowly relaxed, the sobbing voice gradually weakened, and even the breathing slowly stabilized.
Wu Jifeng saw that she was quiet, and the slapping action became more and more gentle, and he was afraid that if he continued to slap, he would wake her up, so he began to slowly withdraw his hand.
But as soon as the hand was half withdrawn, Feng Yin, who was originally quiet, suddenly frowned, stretched out his right hand from the quilt and grabbed the hand that Wu Jifeng withdrew in mid-air, startling him.
Wu Jifeng subconsciously thought that she was awake, for fear of scaring her, and immediately opened his mouth to tell her that it was her uncle, wanting to explain why he appeared in front of her bed at this hour. But as soon as he opened his mouth and didn't have time to spit out, the little hand brought his hand to the pillow and said vaguely: "Daddy, don't go, stay with me for a while, play with me for a while......"
Like a thunderclap bursting in his ears, Wu Jifeng's whole body was shocked, and the whole person instantly became confused in fierce fear.
The bloody scenes suppressed in the depths of his memory all came to his mind at once, and his body quickly became cold, never so cold in so many years, as if the whole person was blown through by the cold wind in the northwest, from his back to his chest.
He didn't dare to think, he didn't dare to move, and he didn't even dare to confirm whether Feng Yin was awake at the moment.
I don't know how long it took, the strength of the little hand loosened, the warm touch between the skin dissipated, and the chill seeping from the back of the hand suddenly awakened Wu Jifeng's sloppy senses.
He was stunned for a moment, trying his best to suppress all emotions, and then gently withdrew his somewhat stiff hand, stood up, and staggered back slowly and slowly took two steps.
The wind didn't move, and his eyes were still closed.
Wu Jifeng was dark and dignified, looking at her face quietly, and the sadness in his eyes became stronger and stronger.
"Daddy?", he repeated these two words softly, asking himself over and over again, who was she calling?
She has never called her eldest brother like that, she has always called her eldest brother "father" respectfully over the years, she has always known that they are not close to each other, and there will never be such an intimate title between the two.
So, who else could it be but him?
Is she remembering? That's why she's so abnormal these days, that's why she's so upset these days?
But, without words, she clearly said that the medicine has no solution, how could she remember?
Is it just a residual nightmare?
However, if she really, really knew, what should she do? How should she explain it to her? How should she believe it? Wu Jifeng was so scared for the first time in his life that he was so afraid that he couldn't imagine what kind of tragic picture it would be.
It turns out that Wuxian is right, all this is just a sin, a debt that should not have happened. And the companionship over the years, the love and maintenance over the years, are just sins and unbearable hidden in the blood.
Wu Jifeng smiled bitterly and looked deeply at Feng Yin's face, yes, it was a sin, and it would have to be repaid sooner or later.
Turning around with all his might, he walked out with vague steps, into the vast black night sky, and walked step by step with great difficulty.
Walking in the empty night, Wu Jifeng remembered the extremely fast black shadow again, and his eyes sharpened.
Looking around at the still quiet mansion of the General's Mansion, Wu Jifeng faintly felt uneasy in his heart, the quieter the surroundings, the stronger the uneasiness.
Judging from the speed of that black shadow, his skill is definitely above himself and his eldest brother, if there is such a master in the sand house, he will never know it, so he must be from outside the town. And the black shadow flew out of the small courtyard of Feng Yin, Wu Jifeng's brows were raised high, could it be that he came specifically for Feng Yin?
Yes, there are no words to say, and there is no solution to that medicine. Therefore, Feng Yin will not break the power of the medicine in vain, and it is at this time.
Since he came for Feng Yin, could it be that the remnants of Jiu Lieli came to find the master? But he was sneaky when he entered the hospital late at night, and he did not take Feng Yin away, nor did he hurt the lives of the people in the mansion, and it really did not look like the consistent style of the demon clan; but if it was really the remnants of Jiu Lieli, with his skills, if he really wanted to seek revenge, he was afraid that there would inevitably be a big storm in the General's Mansion.
Wu Jifeng turned his head and looked in the direction of his eldest brother's courtyard, and his heart sank deeply.
Closing his eyes, the image of himself slamming the long sword into Jiu Lieli's chest resurfaced. With his hands clenched into fists at his sides, his whole body burst out with a strong murderous aura, and there was only one thought left in his mind: No matter who you are, I will never let you hurt anyone here!
The bright moon is in the sky, surrounded by green bamboo, and the house in the depths of the mansion reflects the extraordinary scenery. Under the breeze, the fine bamboo forest outside the courtyard played a piece of Qingling's movement, which added a bit of quiet and gentle interest to the scene, just like Wu Jifeng's character.
The time has passed, but the master has not returned.
Although Li Ji was anxious, he only waited at the gate of the courtyard with a lantern in his hand and did not go out to look for it.
Tonight, the master will only be there, so where do you need to look for it?
Other people's birthdays are lively and happy, but the master of the only family is sad every time he has a birthday, where is there a trace of joy. And every time I have a birthday, I have to go to that yard to stay, and I stay in the middle of the night. It's obviously a sad place, but you don't go once, why torture yourself so much!
But Li Ji understands the meaning of that courtyard to the master best, so he can't even persuade him. The only thing he could do all these years was to hold a lamp in front of the door and wait for the return of his master in the dark of night.
When the darkness in the night began to fade layer by layer, the tall and cold black shadow finally appeared not far from the courtyard gate.
Li Ji didn't really relax until he saw the shadow, and hurriedly greeted him with a lantern. When he was only a few steps away from him, he slowed down his steps, and after a slight slowdown, he slowly walked to his side again.
"Master," Li Ji's tone was full of closeness and caution, "It's not early, you're tired, I've packed up the bed, you go and rest first." ”
Wu Jifeng nodded lightly, and walked straight into the courtyard without saying anything.
Li Ji hurriedly quickened his pace, stretched out his arm as far as he could, and held the lantern forward to illuminate his master.
In the candlelight, Li Ji turned his head sideways and caught a glimpse of his master's frowning face and clenched fists behind his back.
Wu Jifeng stopped when he walked to the door, flicked his arms and turned around.
Li Ji was puzzled, but he immediately stopped and stood on one side.
Wu Jifeng's eyes circled around sharply, bursts of murderous aura burst out of his eyes, his resolute jaw raised slightly, and he said in a deep voice to the night in front of him: "Come!"
As soon as the words fell, a storm broke out in the courtyard. Dozens of black shadows rushed from all directions like ghosts, kneeling at Wu Jifeng's feet like falling rocks, and responded in unison: "Here!"
Suddenly, the wind in the courtyard was blowing, which made people shudder.
Li Ji only glanced at the dark shadow that fell to the ground, and his mouth opened wide in shock. Frightened, he unconsciously took a step back, and said in his heart: How could the master call them!
Wu Jifeng looked down at the black shadow kneeling in front of him, and ordered in a dumb voice: "From this moment on, you are the shadow of the eldest brother and sister-in-law, guarding behind them day and night, and you are not allowed to leave for a moment." His eyes swept over a group of black shadows, and the murderous aura in his eyes gradually rose, "People exist in the shadows, and people die and disappear!"
A group of black shadows nodded and received the order, instantly pulled out the black sword at their waists, cut their left palms and raised their heads to the sky and swore an oath: "Take the order!"
Wu Jifeng looked at them quietly for a long time, and when he raised his head again, the murderous aura in his eyes was gone, and said, "Go!"
In an instant, a group of dark shadows disappeared without a trace, and disappeared into the surrounding night.
Li Ji's mind was full of doubts, and he frowned unconsciously.
This shadow guard is the most treacherous and bloody dead soldier under the master, and it is a secret that has been passed down from generation to generation in the general's mansion but cannot be seen.
Although the old general passed them on to his master many years ago, the master has always been benevolent, and he never used them again except for that time, but today he summoned them out plainly, what is the purpose?
Before Li Ji could think of anything, Wu Jifeng had already spoken again.
"Immediately inform the government soldiers, the New Year is chaotic, in order to ensure the safety of the Mansion, from today onwards, the patrol will be strengthened, and not a single fly will be allowed to enter the mansion!" Before Li Ji could answer, he said again: "Transfer the guards of our courtyard to assist the government soldiers in patrolling, rotate day and night, and don't slack off for a moment!"
Li Ji's eyes were even more puzzled, but he didn't dare to ask immediately, so he had to bow down and answer: "Yes!"
When he turned around to leave, Wu Jifeng's voice sounded again, "Wait," Li Ji stopped when he heard the voice, only to hear him say again, "Send a team of people to watch Wen Shuo, from now on he will not be allowed to leave the mansion without my order!"
Li Ji was startled, immediately turned around, frowned and said, "But ...... But if Young Master Wen Shuo asks, how should he answer?" "My own young master knows best, this little ancestor is not a gentle and temperamental person like the eldest lady, if he gets angry and stubborn, no one can stop him!"
Wu Jifeng looked over, and suddenly an expression that Li Ji couldn't understand on his face, but it only flashed for a moment, and then he closed his eyes and exhaled, and said, "Just tell him that I asked him to calm down before entering the camp, and if he still makes trouble, let him come to see me." ”
Li Ji nodded, turned around and was about to leave, but suddenly remembered an extremely important matter, and immediately turned around and asked, "Master, what about the eldest lady, what about the eldest lady?"
Although I don't know what the master's series of arrangements tonight is for, Li Ji always feels that Miss should pay the most attention to it, but the master has arranged it for everyone, but Miss is missing, which is not right. So as soon as Li Ji thought about it, he asked, and he didn't even turn his brain.
Wu Jifeng didn't answer immediately, raised his head to look at the night sky that was getting darker and lighter, lowered his voice, and said, "Where she is, I will watch it myself." ”
Li Ji didn't quite understand what his master meant, but seeing his tired appearance, he couldn't bear to bother him anymore, so he had to answer yes, sighed and turned around and walked into the night.