Rebirth of the Innkeeper's Wife: She's Not to Be Messed With

Chapter 30 The Truth

Hua Zijun stood motionless like a statue, her eyes vacant and lost, completely immersed in deep self-blame.

"Hua Zijun, I really can't understand why you would steal that incomparably precious Seven Emotions Bracelet. Moreover, what I find even more unbelievable is where you get the confidence to be so sure that you can successfully change that mysterious and ancient contract?"

All of this is like a huge mystery that shrouds me, leaving me completely baffled.

Hua Zijun tilted her head slightly, a faint sneer appearing at the corner of her mouth.

Then, without waiting for my reaction, he asked to himself, "Do you know..." Then, as if he had suddenly thought of something interesting, he couldn't help but chuckle before he could finish his sentence.

After a long silence, he continued, "From the moment I made up my mind to steal the Seven Emotions Bracelet, I have been meticulously planning until today. All of this was originally just out of a simple and pure wish—that my father could stay with me for a longer time."

Judging from what you've said, the rumors about the Seven Emotions Bracelet were actually fabricated by you!

For a long time, you have been in charge of all affairs. However, what is unexpected is that this seemingly ordinary Seven Emotions Bracelet has such a powerful and mysterious force that even someone as shrewd and capable as you could not have foreseen its power. In the end, all your carefully planned efforts were in vain and all your efforts were in vain.

Hua Zijun nodded slightly at first, but then quickly shook her head.

"These rumors about the Seven Emotions Bracelet are truly baffling! Half of them might be true, but the other half is pure nonsense. Now things have gone awry, the situation is completely out of control, and I've made a complete mess of everything."

Recalling the tension and excitement of stealing the bracelet, the painstaking planning and execution, and the meticulous execution, Hua Zijun felt a deep bitterness.

He prayed silently countless times, asking God to let his plan go smoothly and to let his father live a long and healthy life.

But now? Not only have I failed to achieve my goal, but I've also made things worse, even bringing unexpected trouble and danger to my father.

The thought of this made Hua Zijun feel as if her heart was being pierced by thousands of steel needles at the same time, causing her unbearable pain.

Tears welled up uncontrollably, slowly sliding down his pale cheeks and dripping onto the cold ground, splashing up tiny teardrops.

"Why? Why did it turn out like this?" he murmured to himself, his voice filled with despair and helplessness.

I stepped forward and gently patted his shoulder. "Hua Zijun, your father gave his life for your safety. You shouldn't have fallen so low."

Hua Zijun trembled, raised her head, and looked at me with tears streaming down her face.

“I know you’ve always felt that you’re the one who ruined your father. But actually, your father had long foreseen this outcome,” I said softly.

Hua Zijun's eyes widened. "What? What do you mean by that?"

“The reason your father was willing to risk his life for your safety is because he loves you enough to give up everything for you. He wants you to live well,” I said firmly.

Hua Zijun's eyes gradually hardened. "I understand. I will not let Father down again."

Suddenly, a gust of wind blew by, ruffling Hua Zijun's hair. He slowly closed his eyes, feeling the caress of the wind, as if he had found a moment of solace.

The wind gradually stopped, and Hua Zijun slowly opened his eyes, his gaze seemingly filled with a newfound determination.

He took a deep breath, as if making a decision, and then turned and left the place that had caused him so much pain. His steps were heavy, but unusually firm, as if he were moving towards a certain goal.

Suddenly, a loud bang echoed in the sky, and a flash of light ripped through the heavens. My body jolted violently, as if struck by the beam of light.

I slowly raised my head and looked up at the sky, my eyes flashing with a strange light of terror. "So Hua Zijun's death is closely related to his father; one of the two must be chosen."

Just then, gazing into the distance at the horizon, a bright red sun was slowly rising from the horizon.

I gazed at the scroll in my hands, my heart filled with emotion. The price of this pact was so high, yet the power of kinship made it all worthwhile.

However, the crisis is not truly over; the mastermind behind the shadowy figure is still lurking in the shadows.

I know that many more challenges await me in the future...

I dragged my slightly tired body back to the familiar inn.

After entering the room, I gently closed the door and sat cross-legged on the bed. After taking a deep breath, I closed my eyes and began to regulate my breathing.

I can clearly feel countless subtle spiritual energies in the surrounding world, which dance and leap in the air like elves.

I carefully guided this spiritual energy through the pores of my entire body into my body, and then along specific meridian routes to converge at my dantian.

As time passed, more and more spiritual energy was absorbed into my body, merging with the spiritual power that already existed within it.

As this spiritual energy merged with my body, my body gradually recovered from its previous fatigue, and a long-lost vitality once again filled every inch of my skin and bones.

The next morning, I opened the window and felt the fresh air.

I exhaled a deep breath, finally finding some kind of energy. I also regained a layer of spiritual power, which greatly increased my confidence in doing things.

He secretly rejoiced: "Finally, I can get some rest! I've been troubled by that eerie shadow all this time, living in constant fear and anxiety. Now I can finally put this matter aside for the time being and stop worrying about it."

Thinking of this, my tense nerves gradually relaxed, and my body seemed to lose its support, so I leaned softly against the back of the chair.

However, despite feeling relaxed at this moment, the experiences related to the shadowy figure are still vivid in my mind, making it difficult for me to completely let go...

Looking back on this period, I realize how much help Seven Emotions and Wu Lai have given me! Whether it was in the trivial matters of life or when I encountered danger, they have lent a helping hand.

They always lend a helping hand without hesitation. Then it occurred to me, wasn't it the time I caught them sneaking snacks and punished them by forbidding them from eating snacks for three months?

Since we have some free time today, we can go to the supermarket to buy some of their favorite snacks and treat them well.