Shocked! The Young Master's Petite Darling Is a Master of Mysteries-Chapter 499: A Hard Life

The girl grinned at Xia Mian, looking simple and innocent.

Xia Mian lowered her eyes and took a deep breath, "You’ve avenged your great grievance now, go reincarnate!"

However, the girl shook her head, "I can’t leave."

Xia Mian frowned slightly, "Hmm?"

The girl hung her head, looking a bit dejected, "Back then, after I fell into the well, a voice told me if I was willing to stay here forever, it would grant me the power to imprison that demon."

The girl’s voice carried a hint of sadness, "I made a deal with that voice, so I could trap this demon here for so many years."

Otherwise, how could a little girl possibly imprison a grown adult?

Even if both had died and only souls remained, the girl was still just a child.

A child’s strength and strategy are far inferior to an adult’s.

Xia Mian’s eyes dimmed. Originally, she thought the man’s wickedness led to a butterfly effect that destroyed the entire village, which was the story’s truth. Yet she didn’t expect such a twist after everyone in the village died?

Xia Mian wasn’t one for conspiracy theories, but at this moment, she felt that the village tragedy seemed even more orchestrated.

Behind the annihilation of the entire village, it felt like an invisible hand was manipulating the final direction of events.

Originally, Xia Mian wanted to directly send the girl into reincarnation for rebirth.

But now, since there were hidden truths and not knowing who the voice belonged to, she obviously couldn’t send the girl into reincarnation.

"I can help you leave this well. Would you like to come with me?" Xia Mian asked.

The girl tilted her head and looked at Xia Mian, "Can I?"

Xia Mian smiled, looking at the girl’s blood-stained dress and her ink-black eyes, feeling a slight ache in her heart.

The girl could not be more than ten years old, yet she had already experienced the darkest this world could offer.

Even amidst darkness, she always yearned for light.

The girl could feel a special warmth emanating from Xia Mian.

Xia Mian’s presence felt especially comforting to her.

She wanted to be by Xia Mian’s side, not even needing a reason.

"Of course you can." Xia Mian smiled gently at the girl.

The girl also smiled, her smile like a blooming sunflower. 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

As Xia Mian’s voice fell, her fingers moved lightly.

As her fingers moved lightly, intricate talismans floated out from her fingertips, landing at the well’s edge.

When the talismans landed at the well’s edge, some complex lines suddenly appeared around the wellhead.

By the moonlight, Xia Mian saw those complex lines form a crimson skeleton...

Xia Mian narrowed her eyes, her heart sinking.

Sure enough, the calamity that wiped out the village wasn’t as simple as it seemed.

The crimson skeleton began to transform with hideous features under the stimulation of Xia Mian’s talismans.

It even let out beast-like roars, but was ultimately completely erased by the talismans Xia Mian cast.

As the crimson skeleton was eradicated, the girl’s body suddenly felt lighter.

Whatever was entangling her snapped with a twang.

Joy spread across the girl’s face as she began to excitedly spin around Xia Mian, "Sister, I can move freely now, I can leave here!"

In the end, she was still a child. Even having gone through darkness, she still had an innocent heart.

The girl cheered joyfully like a bird flying out of its cage.

Infected by her emotions, a faint smile appeared on Xia Mian’s face.

Lu Zechuan glanced at Xia Mian, wanting to say something, but ultimately said nothing.

Forget it, whether it’s something she should meddle in or not, Xia Mian has already intervened. Since she has, let her be!

"With your current state, it’s not easy for you to be outside. Come here," Xia Mian said, pulling out the Cat Claw Jade.

Compared to a soul bag, the Cat Claw Jade seemed more suitable as a temporary resting place for a soul.

The girl had no doubts about Xia Mian, and with a movement, entered the Cat Claw Jade.

"Let’s go!" Xia Mian put away the Cat Claw Jade and turned to smile slightly at Lu Zechuan.

Lu Zechuan nodded, somehow feeling a bit uneasy.

He brought Xia Mian out for some distraction and relaxation!

How did things deviate so far from his expectation?

Walking side by side with Xia Mian, could it be because he didn’t check the almanac before going out?

They quickly left the abandoned village and reached their car.

Sitting in the car, Xia Mian took out snacks and continued eating.

It took a long drive to get here, and it would probably take a long drive back too.

Fortunately, Xia Mian didn’t finish all the snacks, or else the journey back would be quite boring.

Xia Mian crunched her chips. The Cat Claw Jade gleamed, and the girl appeared, sitting in the back seat, curiously peering at the snack bag in Xia Mian’s hand.

"Want some?" Xia Mian noticed the girl’s gaze, raised an eyebrow, and asked.

The girl swallowed, eyes showing desire, but soon became sullen and hung her head, "I can’t eat."

She’s now in a soul body state, unable to consume anything from the real world.

Even in life, she never indulged in this kind of treat.

Her family conditions were poor. Her father preferred sons over daughters, disliked and resented her. Getting a meal was already a great grace; snacks, which other kids enjoyed, were a luxury to her.

Seeing the girl’s downcast mood, Xia Mian suddenly found the chips in her hand lost their taste.

Some people are born in Rome, while others, even after a lifetime’s effort, cannot reach others’ starting points.

"You can eat; you may eat anything I give you," Xia Mian touched the girl’s forehead lightly, "Within ten minutes, you can eat anything I offer."

As Xia Mian extended her touch, the girl keenly sensed her body gradually becoming solid.

The girl was both amazed and delighted as this happened, but when she looked at her dirty dress, a look of insecurity appeared again.

Xia Mian handed the chips to the girl, turned her head away, and didn’t look at the girl anymore.

The girl, holding the chips Xia Mian gave her, cautiously picked one with her dirty hand and quietly placed it in her mouth.

The crisp, fragrant flavor instantly filled her mouth, and the girl almost burst into tears once more.

Her short life had been unfortunate.

But now, even if this life had been full of misfortune, having such a happy moment was enough.

"Sister, thank you," the girl choked up and said.

Xia Mian didn’t turn around but softly said, "In this life you’ve tasted enough bitterness. I hope in your next life, you can enjoy sweetness throughout."