Celestial Master： I Have an Otherworld-Chapter 74 - 30: Illicit Affair

"Open the door!"

"Quick, open the door!"

Constable Li Rong was frantically pounding on the outer door of the Sun Mansion, shouting:

"The government office has business, open the door quickly!"

"Coming." The gatekeeper peered through the crack in the door to see Li Rong’s attire and, while calling someone to inform the master of the house, opened the door:

"I didn’t know the chief was honoring us with his presence..."

"No nonsense." Li Rong waved his hand dismissively:

"Where is your steward?"

"Already gone to inform." The old man trembled, bowed, and gestured forward:

"Please, gentlemen!"

"Who’s here?" As he spoke, Yu Yanghong hurriedly ran from the backyard in disheveled clothing, seeing the group, he stepped forward to greet them:

"Is there something you need?"

He showed a hint of surprise as he looked at Fang Zheng:

"Brother Fang, you’re here too."

"Yes." Fang Zheng nodded:

"Brother Yu, is your wife present?"

(In ancient times, one would refer to another’s wife as ’your wife,’ similar to using ’your father’ or ’your son,’ as a customary formal address.)

(Such customs in this otherworld resemble those of ancient times.)

"You’re looking for Die’er." Yu Yanghong said:

"Is there something wrong?"

In the dead of night, a few people came looking for Sun Die, one of whom was even a constable from the government office, which inevitably aroused concern.

"Young Master Yu."

Zhang Mingrui saluted.

Speaking of which, Yu Yanghong and Sun Die used to frequently visit the Three Purities Temple, but unfortunately, after the Iron Crown Daoist took charge, they never went again.

"Today, we destroyed an Evil Dao hideout and found evidence of an Evil Dao casting spells on Miss Sun, so we came to inquire about the situation."

"Indeed."

Li Rong nodded, softening his voice:

"Young Master Yu, is Miss Sun at home?"

Although the Sun Family isn’t considered the elite of the city, they are undoubtedly wealthy, and even a constable with the backing of the government office wouldn’t dare to act too arrogantly in front of them.

"Ah!"

Yu Yanghong was startled by the news:

"There’s an Evil Dao targeting Die’er?"

"Quick!"

"Please, follow me."

He turned around, urgently leading the way, explaining as he walked:

"Ever since the Cien Temple invited the Child-Giving Buddha, Die’er has been pregnant, and at this time, she should be in the side courtyard’s shrine thanking the Buddha for the blessing if she’s not in her room."

He seemed too concerned about his wife’s safety, forgetting to notify the household guards, and took the group straight to the shrine in the other courtyard.

And after a few steps, sweat broke out on his forehead.

"Young Master Yu, there’s no need to worry too much." Zhang Mingrui calmly advised:

"The evil person’s spell was disrupted before completion, Miss Sun should not be harmed, and even if the spell had been completed, it wouldn’t cause harm immediately."

Unlike Martial Arts.

A martial artist’s strike can cause death or injury immediately.

Magic isn’t so straightforward to harm someone, just like the Soul Nailing Spell Qinggu used on Fang Zheng; even the fastest takes over a month to kill.

"Let’s hope so."

Yu Yanghong’s voice trembled:

"Die’er mustn’t come to harm; she finally got pregnant. If anything happened... I truly wouldn’t know how to handle it."

"It won’t happen." Du Qiaoyun hastily reassured:

"Sister Sun is blessed and surely will be fine."

"Yes."

Yu Yanghong kept his head down, striding forward in silence.

The light in the shrine flickered dimly in the night breeze. Yu Yanghong quickly reached the entrance, extending his hand to push the door open.

"Wait..."

Fang Zheng’s ears twitched as if he heard something, and he opened his mouth to stop him but it was too late.

"Creak..."

The shrine’s main doors swung open, and the scene inside came into view.

The place fell silent.

There, before the kind and compassionate Buddha statue, two entangled naked figures were present.

It’s Sun Die!

The other was a handsome monk who was also unclothed.

In the shrine.

Purity intertwined with desire.

Alluring and primal in unison.

As the doors opened, the sounds of panting ceased abruptly, turning into a heart-stopping silence.

?

"Blessed Infinite Celestial Venerable!"

Zhang Mingrui dropped his gaze, raised a hand in reverence, and slowly turned his body.

Du Qiaoyun’s mouth hung open, her innocent eyes filled with bewilderment, the extreme shock left this pure maiden speechless.

"Uh..."

Constable Li Rong’s eyes shifted, occasionally glancing between the two in the shrine and Yu Yanghong, before his gaze was drawn to the charming woman.

Such a scene was rare to encounter.

"Ahem!"

Fang Zheng coughed twice, reaching to pull Du Qiaoyun:

"Young Master, shouldn’t we go check on how the master is doing?"

"..." Du Qiaoyun shivered, her pretty face blushing instantly. She hurriedly lowered her head, stammering in confusion:

"Yes!"

"Right, um... then... we should go now!"

Saying this, she covered her face and hurriedly ran outside.

"Let’s go!"

Zhang Mingrui shook his head and followed her out. By this time, the Sun Family’s maids and guards had all been alerted, and the area was crowded with people.

Many were whispering among themselves.

Such matters spread quickly, and everything that happened in the Buddha hall was known to all in moments.

"Unbelievable."

After leaving the Sun Mansion and reaching the deserted main road, Fang Zhengyin expressed his feelings:

"Miss Sun, such a person, would actually commit adultery?"

"Daoist."

He thought for a moment and asked:

"Could it be due to some evil art from the Evil Dao?"

"Impossible." Zhang Mingrui shook his head:

"The demoness’s evil technique was broken before it succeeded and couldn’t affect others. Even if it did, doesn’t she still have a husband?"

Seducing a woman to commit infidelity with others is possible, but the arrangement on the altar in the temple was certainly not for that.

"Alas!"

Du Qiaoyun sighed softly:

"I always thought Sister Sun... Miss Sun, was beautiful and kind-hearted, married to her beloved prince charming, and shouldered the large family business as a woman."

"I always took her as a role model."

"Who would have thought?"

She shook her head in silence.

She had also single-handedly supported the Pan She Martial Arts Hall and understood how difficult it was, hence her great admiration for Sun Die, yet she never expected to encounter such a thing.

It shattered the image she had in her heart in an instant.

"Maybe..."

Fang Zheng speculated:

"It’s because Miss Sun really wants a child."

"That might be the case." Du Qiaoyun’s eyes flashed with realization:

"They’ve been married for years, and Miss Sun has never been pregnant. This matter is her persistent ailment, but even so, she shouldn’t commit infidelity."

"Where’s Constable Li?"

"I don’t know, he should have gone to the Government Office." Fang Zheng replied.

The three of them fell silent for a moment and continued moving forward in silence.

For a long time.

Zhang Mingrui finally asked:

"Daoist, does performing evil techniques require a personal belonging or the birthdate and time?"

"Yes."

Zhang Mingrui nodded:

"With these items, magic can have a direction. If the Evil Dao obtains both, one’s life and death are beyond their control."

"I see." Fang Zheng said, understanding:

"Before coming, I seem to recall the Daoist mentioned that Sun Die’s birthdate and time were rather unusual?"

"Are there differences in birthdates and times?"

"Of course!" Zhang Mingrui clasped his hands and bowed slightly toward the sky:

"The timing is different, fate varies, and the Innate Qi will also differ. Those skilled in deduction can even predict one’s future using the birthdate and time."

"Of course, fate’s complexity is not determined by the innate alone, as it involves many postnatal occurrences, Feng Shui, connections; these profound matters cannot be explained in a few words."

"Then..." Du Qiaoyun asked:

"What’s special about Miss Sun’s birthdate and time?"

"Sun Die’s birthdate and time indicate a mother-and-child connected fate..." Zhang Mingrui suddenly paused, his facial expression turning hideously frightening, with cold sweat covering his forehead.

"Something’s wrong!"

"Quick, go back!"

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Buddha Hall.

Sun Die’s face was ghastly pale as she knelt on the cold ground.

The Sun Family members had all left, with only the cold-faced Yu Yanghong remaining.

"Speak!"

Yu Yanghong took a deep breath and said in a muffled voice:

"What do you plan to do?"

"Yanghong." Sun Die raised her trembling head, her beautiful eyes filled with tears, her voice hoarse, full of complex emotions intertwined:

"I’m sorry."

"I know." Yu Yanghong gave a bitter laugh:

"Who doesn’t know?"

His voice then paused:

"You should take your own life!"

"Ah!" Sun Die’s delicate body trembled.

"You’ve done such a thing; the Sun Family won’t let you remain the patriarch. Not even the Government Office will say much about dunking you in a pig cage." Yu Yanghong said in a low voice:

"If you take your own life, you can preserve some reputation. It’s good for you, me, and the Sun Family."

Sun Die looked dazed, staring at Yu Yanghong with eyes full of sorrow and plea. After a long while, she slowly hung her head and softly said:

"I don’t want to die."

"How about it?" At this moment, a charming voice sounded:

"I’ve told you, between life and death there’s great fear; everyone fears death, especially a pregnant woman, who wouldn’t commit suicide."

"So..."

"You might as well do it!"