Chapter 941: Ghost Mother: Just Kidding~ [Part 2]
The moonlight was gentle tonight, and as the window opened, the bustling sight of the imperial city unfolded before them—a truly magnificent scene. From their vantage point, they could see a troupe performing acrobatics far below, and even farther away, the lively red-light district.
Ye Wenxin's keen eyesight allowed her to spot a couple conversing in a distant corner. Hong(Red) Sister remained silent, clearly observing Ye Wenxin more closely, though Ye Wenxin was unsure of what exactly she was looking for.
"It's odd not seeing that peculiar dark cloud tonight," the storyteller remarked, trying to lighten the mood with ghost stories. Ye Wenxin's expression turned wary, glancing at Ghost Mother in concern that she might conjure another skull cloud to match the ghostly theme.
Ye Wenxin: Don't release it!
However, having been ignored earlier, Ghost Mother was inclined to do the opposite. Her gaze turned to the window, and with a flicker of dark green light, clouds gathered, and an even larger skull appeared.
"Ahhh, it's back!"
The people outside screamed, and from the vantage point of the Number One Pavilion, the half-bodied skull loomed menacingly, exuding a strong sense of oppression. It peered into the pavilion, yet Ghost Mother refrained from scaring the storyteller and others directly to avoid revealing her identity.
Just this sight was enough to terrify the storyteller, who fell to the floor, pale and unable to speak.
Red Sister, startled, instinctively moved closer to Ye Wenxin, seeking the safety she symbolized. What had been a comfortable distance was suddenly closed due to Ghost Mother's antics. Ye Wenxin realized that Red Sister had ended up sitting on her lap, arms around her neck.
Ghost Mother grew even more annoyed, her green eyes flashing with a desire to have the skull eliminate Red Sister. Ye Wenxin shot her a warning look and said, "Red Sister, don't worry, that skull is just an illusion."
Her soothing words, accompanied by gentle pats on Red Sister's back, helped her calm down. Realizing her awkward position, Red Sister blushed, apologizing as she hurriedly got off Ye Wenxin. Even among women, this left her feeling flustered.
Young Master Lu stifled a laugh but wisely focused on his teacup, not daring to provoke his fierce sister.
Regaining her composure, Red Sister asked Ye Wenxin about the recurring skull apparition.
"It's a prophecy."
"A prophecy?"
"Yes, the Shengshi Dynasty is about to change."
Ye Wenxin thought of the sealed artifact in the Treasure Pavilion's uppermost chamber and the emperor's desire to seize power from Long Qingyue. Even if the skull was fake, change was indeed on the horizon.
Red Sister's expression shifted once more, while the others were puzzled and surprised. Ye Wenxin smiled, saying no more, and with a flick of her finger, the skull dissipated as if pierced by an invisible force. Of course, this was Ghost Mother dispelling her own creation.
"Master Ye truly is a remarkable figure." Unaware that the skull was merely Ghost Mother's moody prank, the others regarded Ye Wenxin with even greater respect.
