The whole family is insanely eavesdropping on my thoughts Chapter 430
Chapter 430: The Sacred Heart
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The Journey Back.
Lu Chao Chao lay sprawled inside the carriage, her stomach round and full, sleeping soundly. She had eaten too much and now felt somewhat uncomfortable, murmuring incoherently in her sleep.
A young man appeared silently inside the carriage, holding a fragment of a transparent bone. His gaze lowered as he stared at the divine bone in his hand.
“Are they worthy of merging with your bone?” he muttered. Whether it was Nan Zhi Yi or Lu Jing Yao, neither deserved it!
With a wave of his hand, the divine bone turned into a radiant light and returned to Chao Chao’s body.
“Your divine bone is not something just anyone can take!”
“In the past life, Lu Jing Yao exhausted all her efforts to fuse with your divine bone and ascend to the Divine Realm. Yet even with your Dragon-Patterned Jade and the Sunshine Sword, she lacked the power to protect herself and was pushed straight onto the Execution Platform for Immortals.”
If not for Chong Yue reversing time to resurrect Lu Chao Chao, Lu Jing Yao would have been utterly annihilated—body and soul!
Seeing her curled up, the young man sighed helplessly, sitting cross-legged beside her and gently rubbing her belly.
“Next time, don’t be so greedy. Eat less,” he grumbled, though careful not to wake her.
Who knew how long he had been at it?
Yu Shu lifted the curtain and entered, finding Chao Chao still deep in slumber.
“Princess, Princess, wake up! We’re about to enter the city…”
Chao Chao groggily opened her eyes. Her previously bloated belly now felt much more comfortable.
“We’re already in the Southern Capital?” she blinked her large eyes in surprise.
Yu Shu chuckled. “How could we be? This is Jade Mountain County.”
“We can’t keep sleeping outdoors every night. Our bodies wouldn’t hold up. We’ll be staying at an inn tonight.” The sky had already darkened, and they would reach the capital by the following evening. There was no rush.
Yawning, Chao Chao lifted the curtain and sat by the edge of the carriage. In the distance, the city gates of Jade Mountain County loomed ahead.
“Hurry, hurry! Those entering the city, make haste! In one incense stick’s time, the gates will close! No entry, no exit!” A city guard gripping a sword shouted toward the travelers.
“Strange, does Jade Mountain County always close its gates at night?” Rong Che led the group forward quickly.
After verifying their identity, the city guard called out urgently, “Close the gates!”
The heavy city gates shut before they could fully process what was happening.
“You’re outsiders, aren’t you?” the city guard asked upon noticing their confusion.
Rong Che pulled out two silver ingots and handed them over. “Brother, we’re just passing through to visit relatives. What’s going on?”
The guard’s expression softened as he pocketed the silver.
“Don’t linger outside. Find an inn and stay put for the night. Don’t go wandering after dark…”
“This county… isn’t safe!” The guard’s face showed visible fear as his eyes darted around warily.
“A heart-extracting monster has appeared near here. It comes out after sunset, lurking in the darkness. Without a sound, it rips hearts out…”
“The county magistrate has already sent for a God Attendant from the Southern Capital to exterminate the creature.”
“But the messengers haven’t returned yet.”
As he spoke, he glanced at the darkening sky. Seeing the last light disappear, he immediately turned and ran.
“Get inside before nightfall! Stay off the streets!” His voice echoed in the distance as he sprinted away.
The Xu family members exchanged uneasy glances.
“No wonder the ground is littered with paper money…” A gust of wind swept past, scattering paper money everywhere, adding to the eerie atmosphere.
White mourning banners hung across the city, fluttering in the wind.
Xie Yu Zhou shuddered. “Let’s just find an inn quickly.”
“Oh? So even you get scared?” Xie Jing Xi seized the chance to mock his son.
Xie Yu Zhou huffed. “I’m not scared of some heart-extracting monster. I just really need to pee! I’m about to wet myself!”
[I’ve been to the Nine Heavens of the Divine Realm. What could possibly scare me?]
Not that anyone would believe him.
Xie Jing Xi rolled his eyes. [I’ll let you hold it a little longer. It’s good training.]
Rong Che and Xie Jing Xi rode ahead while the rest remained in the carriage, searching for an inn.
Along the way, doors and windows slammed shut one after another.
Finally, they spotted an inn in the middle of the street.
“Cloud’s Rest Inn. This will do…” Rong Che found a large inn and signaled a servant to knock on the door.
“Knock, knock, knock…” The sound echoed unnaturally in the silent night.
No one answered.
Chao Chao pointed at the door. “I saw them! They’re inside, pressing their ears against the door, listening…”
Inside, breathing hitched.
Rong Che spoke up. “We’re travelers from out of town, just passing through. We have elderly and pregnant women with us. Please, show us some kindness.”
With that, he tossed a gold ingot onto the ground.
And another.
Creak.
A hand shot out, swiftly grabbing the gold. The innkeeper peeked through the crack in the door. “Quick, quick! Bring the horses to the back courtyard.”
A servant hissed, “You’ll take anyone’s money? You trying to get us all killed?”
Before he could finish, another gold leaf landed in his palm.
The servant hesitated, then hurriedly flung the doors open. “Please, esteemed guests, come in! Our inn welcomes travelers from all over. Money isn’t important—it’s the compassion for the elderly and expectant mothers that matters most!” he beamed, ushering them inside before swiftly bolting the door shut.
“Are there any upper rooms available?” Rong Che inquired.
“Yes, yes, of course! Please head upstairs,” the servant replied, bustling about to settle the guests and tend to the horses.
“Is there food available?” Shi Yun asked, concerned for the elders and children.
“Yes. Since the nights have been unsafe, we’ve prepared food earlier in the day,” the servant replied.
“Bring a little of everything.”
“Understood.”
Rong Che reserved two upper rooms—one for Shi Yun and Chao Chao, the other for Xie Yu Zhou and Old Madam Ning. Xie Jing Xi and Rong Che took turns standing watch with the guards.
The night fell eerily silent over Jade Mountain County.
Even the night watchmen dared not patrol the streets.
Deep into the night…
Beside her, her mother’s breathing evened out. Beneath the bed, Windchaser dozed, snoring like a pig.
Chao Chao had slept too much during the day and now lay wide awake, tossing and turning.
Suddenly…
She heard a heavy thud outside the door.
Her eyelids twitched as she immediately shut her eyes, feigning deep sleep.
A dark mist materialized into a humanoid figure inside the room. The compass in its hand spun wildly, pointing directly at Chao Chao…
She could feel its scrutinizing gaze but remained perfectly still.
“An Exquisite Sacred Heart!” The being’s eyes gleamed with hunger.
“Excellent, excellent! With this Sacred Heart, my master will be pleased!”
Instead of tearing into her chest, the creature hoisted Chao Chao onto its shoulder and phased through the wall.
Such a precious Sacred Heart must not be handled carelessly!
The wind roared in her ears as she was carried at breakneck speed. The jolting made her open her eyes, her expression puzzled.
Exquisite Sacred Heart?
She touched her chest.
Her heartbeat was steady and undisturbed. Sacred Heart?
Big brother!
At least check if my heart is beating first!