Twilight Boundary

"Yes, Dad, then I..."

Xiang girl stood up, but she was obviously still hesitant, and subconsciously spoke to Mr. Li.

"Don't be busy."

The Li family master smiled and said: "You are the next gatekeeper, but there is no need to rush in. Although your fate cannot be changed, I have also figured it out. As long as I don't die, then now It’s still the seventh generation’s debt, it’s not your turn yet!”

"Stay outside for now. This period of time is indeed miserable."

"..."

Xiang Yatou's eyes were red, and she nodded silently, then walked to Hu Ma and took his hand.

According to what the two juniors of the Li family outside the cave said, if the red thread is broken, you can't get out of the ghost cave. But now, Hu Ma is being led out by Xiang Yatou, but she doesn't feel anything abnormal.

Only occasionally, I could feel something in the deep well, as if it was eager to get out, but the master of the Li family sighed lowly, faced the deep well, bowed a few times, and became quiet.

"Brother Hu, my father..."

Walking in the dark passage, Xiang Yatou whispered: "He can actually live out of the cave now, and I will guard the cave for him."

"Generations of the Li family have always been like this. Either the older generation goes out later, or the younger generation comes in earlier. I was actually ready to go into the cave and come out for my father half a year ago, but... But he didn't agree..."

"..."

What can Hu Ma say?

As an outsider, it is really difficult to describe the weirdness of the Dongzi Li family.

The debts of the ancestors must be repaid by future generations. Seven generations have already paid it back, but it is not enough. The eighth generation must follow suit, or even pay it off forever.

Then who is collecting the debt they are paying?

Shaking his head, he put these things aside for the time being. The affairs of Dongzi's Li family were too mysterious and strange, and they seemed to be related to some affairs of the imperial court back then. It was not something he could understand by just thinking about it.

Now it’s time to figure out how the three red threads on my arm were broken?

Could it be that some people in the Li family deeply hate themselves for sending Xiang Yatou back, and want to harm themselves even in front of the head of the Li family?

Then I really can't be polite to them anymore.

After all, I just found out that the heads of the Li family don't take care of things, but that doesn't mean they can't.

Seeing that he was about to leave the cave, he thought of looking for the two guides first, but unexpectedly, he had just arrived at the entrance of the cave, and suddenly heard a biting cold sound, and the darkness in front of him became thick and sticky, and vaguely, Something strange appeared in the night.

When Hu Ma looked at them, she was slightly shocked. These were obviously slave ghosts wearing high hats and wearing chains.

It was the same kind of thing that he had avoided with Xiang Yatou before.

There was even one who was obviously shorter than the others. He must have been whipped by Madam Han before.

They lined up in a row in front of the ghost cave.

Opposite them, there were also people holding torches. Affected by these ghosts, the flames turned green, illuminating the surrounding area.

Under the torch, several people were holding down a young man kneeling on the ground, as if asking for forgiveness.

Hu Ma had never seen it before, but as soon as he came out, he met the angry and unwilling eyes of this young man, and he immediately guessed the identity of this person: "Is he the so-called third young master?"

Now that we know that everything is under the control of this Dongzi Li family master, of course we understand this man's fate.

Their plans and betrayals were seen by others, but that didn't mean they wouldn't be punished.

As for the person behind him, the short and stocky one seemed to be the third uncle who had gone out to greet him and the people in the world. The others, although dressed in ordinary clothes, looked older. They should all be in the Li family in Dongzi. , a person of high seniority and status.

‘Is this a scapegoat being pressured to plead guilty? ’

After a silent glance, Hu Ma knew clearly, but she didn't intend to say anything, so she had to go around first.

"Li Xiangguan, the third uncle of the Li family who is guarding the altar, has evil intentions and plots to kill the master's family. He is now being held in front of the cave and asked to be punished."

The short and stocky third uncle was heading into the ghost cave, shouting loudly.

Hearing this, Hu Ma slowed down and wanted to hear how the Li family master inside dealt with this matter. Then he heard a slight silence inside, and then said: "Bring him in and punish him as a slave. Lead the soul for ten years.”

The young man kneeling on the ground suddenly looked shocked and subconsciously wanted to struggle.

But the short and stocky old man glared at him and said into the cave: "Master, he is young after all. Look..."

"Are you still not escorting us in?"

Before he finished speaking, a voice sounded from inside the ghost cave.

A row of slave ghosts in front of the cave suddenly floated up slightly, and the chains on their bodies swayed slightly, and were automatically tied around each of their necks.

Not only Li Xiangguan, but also the short and sturdy old man, as well as several elders and even female relatives who were preparing to plead for mercy.

"This is……"

Everyone was shocked and stared at the ghost with suspicion.

"I'm not just talking about him."

The voice inside the cave said calmly: "All those who connive and know about this matter, regardless of age, age or inferiority, men and women inside and outside, will be detained in front of the altar and punished as slaves to ghosts and lured souls for ten years."

"If anyone refuses to obey, the living soul will be separated and thrown into the ghost cave."

"..."

"Wow..."

At this moment, everyone in front of the cave was completely stunned by him, and suddenly they started to cry in panic.

Especially the young man who was kneeling was stunned. He who originally felt the most unwillingness could not say anything.

The slave ghosts don't care what they do. When the people in the cave don't speak, people outside can also follow the rules and drive the slave ghosts to lure the souls. But as soon as the people inside the cave speak, the slave ghosts will only listen to them and immediately kill them. These people all put on the ropes and pulled them into the cave.

In front of the cave, which had been quiet just now, there was a commotion all of a sudden. There was a big drama, and then everyone was pulled into the cave.

This movement aroused the curiosity of those staying in the village.

They violated the rules and did not dare to run out to watch the fun, but they all opened a window and listened with their ears.

"This is the majesty of the head of the Li family in Dongzi..."

Even Hu Ma couldn't help but sigh.

Those of them who are guarding inside the cave can ignore the matter, or even pretend to be confused, and be deceived by the people outside the cave, making the people outside think they have no temper, but with just one word, there will be a big change outside.

Xiang girl, on the other hand, glanced at the relatives who were dragged into the hole. She seemed to feel soft, but she didn't say anything.

Already out of the cave, she still held Hu Ma's hand.

Now the candle in Hu Ma's hand has burned out, and she didn't carry a lantern. She was walking very steadily in the dark.

They brought Hu Ma all the way back to the village, and then came to the house where he rested. Then he let Hu Ma sit down, while he lowered his head and walked out.

Hu Ma also saw that she was worried and didn't know what she was doing.

It's just that she is now the eldest lady of Dongzi's Li family, her status is different, and she has to be given the face she deserves, so she just sits here honestly and listens to the slightest movement outside.

Not long after, the wooden door was gently pushed open, and Xiang Yatou came in carrying a wooden tray.

Hu Ma was a little surprised, but there was actually a bowl of noodles and a cup of tea on the plate.

This girl just went out and made a fire to cook?

"Son..."

Xiang girl came to the table and brought it to Hu Ma.

Hu Ma quickly looked up at her and said, "This title is inappropriate..."

"It's okay, I'll keep my voice down."

Xiang Yatou said in a low voice: "Master, this is the last time I serve you. I consider it as a thank you for sending me back all the way."

"this……"

Hu Ma looked at the bowl of noodles on the plate, and suddenly felt a little complicated.

He raised his head and saw that Xiang Yatou's face looked a little sad under the dim oil lamp.

He sighed in his heart and suddenly said: "Miss Xiangyu, is it..."

"...I sent you back, but I really harmed you?"

"..."

I have already asked similar questions to Mr. Li once, but I still want to ask Xiang Yatou.

If she really doesn't want to, maybe...

"ah?"

After hearing this, the Xiang girl felt panicked and hurriedly waved her hands.

She raised the back of her hand, rubbed her eyes, then looked at Hu Ma seriously, and whispered: "Master, please don't misunderstand me. Dad and I are also different."

"He was in debt, and since I was born, I have always felt that this was my duty. In fact, I have always known in my heart that I was born to stay in it."

"Everyone else wants to stay in as short a time as possible, but I actually want to go in as early as possible."

"I, I don't know how to describe it..."

"..."

She hesitated and replied in a low voice: "It's like, it's very attractive to me there."

"I forgot things before. When I was in Mingzhou, I would hear those poor people crying, and I would involuntarily pick them up in my dreams. Not only was I unable to bear it, but now that I think about it, it feels like that day Life is just like what I should do..."

"I……"

She also paused for a moment, and then said softly: "I have never even felt so attached to the world of living people. I just feel that it is all boring and boring."

This answer was unexpected, and Hu Ma suddenly thought of something strange about Xiang Yatou.

She discovered when she was in Zhuangzi that she could attract spirits in dreams, but if ordinary people encountered such a thing, they would probably be afraid first, right?

But she didn't. She didn't remember anything at that time, but she still felt that everything was taken for granted, without any hesitation or fear.

Is it due to her personality, or is it the influence of ultimatum?

"But, no, not at all..."

In Hu Ma's surprise, Xiang Yatou seemed to have mustered up a lot of courage, and then she looked over and said softly: "The only one, maybe..."

"...Maybe it's just in Mingzhou, where I don't remember things and there's no pressure."

"You can do some work every day, smile with Brother Datong and the others, and sew clothes for you, Master..."

"..."

Listening to her words, Hu Ma suddenly didn't know what to say.