Chapter 476: Chapter 476 Aunt
“Huang Xiaolong! Actually… this whole matter is based on baseless rumors! It’s just a supernatural story whipped up by nosy people!” Xia Ying’s emotions ran especially high.
“Um~~ go on.” Huang Xiaolong seed intensely interested. “I have the ability to tell truth from fiction. Go ahead.”
Upon making eye contact with Huang Xiaolong, a slight tremor ran through Xia Ying’s heart, but after gritting her teeth, she finally said, “My aunt is my father’s elder sister. My father is the youngest of this line, 52 years old this year. My aunt, being the eldest, is a lot older. She’s 96 this year, quite the elderly woman.”
“Regarding the rumors about Old Lady Catface…” Xia Ying turned to glance at Jin ngqi, “Miss Jin, you’re a local of Jiangnan City, why don’t you tell the tale.”
“Well~~ I rely heard the stories, especially since I was just a child during that ti.” Jin ngqi gathered her thoughts before proceeding. “The story goes back to about 20 years ago, when Miss Xia’s aunt, Xia Lin, was in her seventies. Legend has it that she suffered a stroke while walking one evening and died on the spot. Coincidentally, a black cat passed by at that mont. The cat jumped over Xia Lin’s corpse, and then… and then… she miraculously ca back to life. But… it is said that she… she transford…”
Throughout the narration, a hint of fear could be seen in Jin ngqi’s face. Clearly, this rumor had been a significant part of her childhood discussions, leaving a haunting impression. “Auntie Xia Lin changed… her body remained the sa, but half her face resembled that of a cat. Therefore… amongst us Jiangnan city folks, she’s referred to as the ‘Old Lady Catface’… Afterwards, rumors spread that she developed a taste for human flesh. Even… even a preference for children.”
“Later, the rumors escalated. It was said that the old lady would move about at night, displaying inhuman agility and strength. Not only did she enjoy the flesh of children, but if an adult was bitten by her, they would also transform into a cat person. At that ti, it was widely circulated in Jiangnan City that we had many cat people… Years later, when I was in elentary school, I rember a periodical debunking the rumors.”
After completing her narration, Jin ngqi shuddered dramatically, muttering, “So many years have passed, I don’t really believe it, but when I was a child I was frightened… Yet… yet… after tonight’s incident… I… I… I… kind of… kind of believe it…”
“What happened tonight?” Xia Ying asked.
Jin ngqi glanced at Huang Xiaolong, shaking her head in denial. “No… nothing.”
“Humph! Miss Jin, didn’t you just admit that all this is gossip! My aunt’s stroke may not have been as serious as rumored, hence she was able to get up after lying down for a while. All the tales of black cats passing by and fake deaths are simply fabricated! Also, my aunt has been involved in philanthropic work for years, donating and building so many hope schools. Why would anyone want to maliciously slander her? Can’t they let her enjoy her sunset years in peace?” Xia Ying defended in haste.
“Alright, Xia Ying, don’t get so worked up~~” Huang Xiaolong chuckled playfully. “Relax, relax… By the way, the Yin wood bracelet you were wearing, it was given to you by your aunt, wasn’t it?”
Previously, a bracelet made of coffin wood had adorned Xia Ying’s wrist, she had assud it was a Bodhi bead bracelet.
However, after being alerted by Huang Xiaolong, she stopped wearing it.
“Um~~~” Xia Ying stamred for a mont and then nodded. “That… that bracelet was indeed given to by my aunt when I was young. Huang Xiaolong, even you suspect that my aunt has sothing to hide? You said it was a Yin wood bracelet, infused with the malevolent energy from the coffin, and that wearing it for an extended period would bring bad luck and failure. I believe you. However, my aunt probably didn’t give it to knowingly. She probably didn’t realize it… can you people stop believing in that gossip? My aunt is a very kind old woman. She treats very well.”
“Like I said, don’t get too upset.” Huang Xiaolong tried to soothe the emotionally distraught Xia Ying. “When was the last ti you saw your aunt?”
“I hardly ever visit Jiangnan City. I haven’t seen my aunt much in the past couple of years. The last ti, was three years ago. I must apologize, Miss Jin, but my aunt’s face is normal, not like a cat!”
An ironic expression crossed Xia Ying’s face as she looked at Jin ngqi.
“So your aunt wants to see you tonight?” A thoughtful expression crossed Huang Xiaolong’s face.
“Yeah. After coming to Jiangnan City, because of the ancient martial arts competition, I haven’t had ti to visit my aunt. Now that competition is over, she has already called and insisted that I visit her. It seems she has so important matter to share with .” Xia Ying nodded.
“Oh~~ since your aunt is also part of the Xia family, why did she only invite you to visit her? Don’t the other family mbers have any affection for her?” Huang Xiaolong asked with a smile.
“That…” Xia Ying gritted her teeth. “In recent years, my aunt has beco very solitary. She doesn’t care to et anyone, not even family, but she does treat well…”
Huang Xiaolong nodded, neither smiling nor frowning. “Well~~ how about this, we accompany you to see your aunt. How does that sound?”
“You… Huang Xiaolong, what… what do you want to do?” Xia Ying asked warily.
“I an no harm.” Huang Xiaolong shrugged his shoulders.
After a pause, Huang Xiaolong added, “A nearly century-old woman, how could I possibly harm her? I am a person who never bullies won and children.”
Suddenly, a thought crossed Xia Ying’s mind—’In our family, my aunt is one of the few relatives who treats well… I… I… I am already falling for Huang Xiaolong, perhaps… I should find a way to win him over…Today, I can introduce him to my aunt and let her help to oversee this… This… That doesn’t sound too bad…’
As this thought crossed her mind, Xia Ying’s face turned slightly red. She nodded and said, “That… That’s feasible indeed. However, Huang Xiaolong, when you et my aunt, never ever bring up the matter of the old lady with the cat face in her presence, and don’t be disrespectful in any way, is that okay? Can you promise ? My aunt is nearly 100 years old… I don’t want her to have any shocks.”
“Sure,” Huang Xiaolong said, nodding with a smile.
Jin ngqi also rapidly nodded her head like a pecking chick.
“Then… Then follow .” It was only then that Xia Ying turned around to lead the way, heading towards the community at the end of the pedestrian street.
“Master Huang, do you think there can be so issues? Miss Xia’s aunt, could she really be related to those cat ghosts?” Jin ngqi lowered her voice and whispered to Huang Xiaolong in an almost inaudible tone.
“Let’s go and see first,” Huang Xiaolong said with an excited face.
The three of them entered the community.
It was an old community, and as soon as they walked in, they felt a slight chill.
Huang Xiaolong squinted his eyes, only to see a throbbing ghostly aura above the community!
The chilling wind swept by, enough to make one’s skin crawl.
ow~ ow ow~~~ ow ow ow~~
There seed to be a lot of stray cats in the community, from ti to ti, cat cries could be heard — sowhat eerie and creepy.
In the dark, in the grass, in the woods, it felt as if countless unseen pairs of eyes were staring at Huang Xiaolong, Jin ngqi, and Xia Ying.
Jin ngqi was scared and shivered, quickly hugging Huang Xiaolong’s arm.
Eventually, they arrived outside the only villa in the community.
The villa was surrounded by lush trees. Huang Xiaolong sniffed, and his nostrils were filled with the sll of blood.
“Your aunt lives here?” Huang Xiaolong asked with a smile.
“Yeah.” Xia Ying nodded. Outside the villa was a courtyard, which was enclosed by high walls, and a large iron gate was tightly locked.
“Aunt~~ Ying is here, Aunt, are you there?” Xia Ying shouted out.
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