chp 7

The old man walked me into the building of a house where his son lives. Inside the house were filled with bright red decorations on the wall and doors as the shade of light red chiffon flowing into mid air while it's hanging on the ceiling, perfect timing as the wind comes through the window softly.

It was quite a fascinating view, feeling the tingling inside me, staring at the bowl of fruits on the table in front of me and smelling the scent of incense next to it as if this is a real ceremony.

"Lady Xiao Mei, this room please" the old man open the door into the room. I followed the man and in went inside the room to see the fresh Hanfu style wedding dress laying on the bed waiting for the groom to wear it. Next to it was the old but definitely not dirty coffin on the floor.

At the glimpse of an eye, I took a look on the person who is laying in the coffin, wearing a newly silky Hanfu wedding gown. By the look of her smooth skin, it can be seen that she has not been rotten yet, still looking lively as if she have just been sleeping peacefully.

Her face was powdered with makeup and the red cherry color blemishes on her soft lip, her eyelashes were delicately long as her eyes were close, and her hair was still smooth and long as it lays on her shoulders down to her stomach.

"D-did you guys dressed her or is it already like this?" I gulped, still gazing at her. The old man repeatedly shook his head, "she's already been like this. She told us to carry her here."

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"She told you guys?" Shivers coming through my spine. They nodd, casting their eyes on the bride.

"F-Feng Hui ah.. let's get you dressed up for the wedding". They calls me Feng Hui nervously as if she might heard if they said the wrong name. I quietly act and go with the flow.

They started to dress me up as a groom but they notice that the clothes were too big as they were questioning why the bottom of the clothes were covering my feet. I awkwardly laughs and told them that it will be fine.

Just as they were done dressing me up and eating some food along the way. I now look like a groom but in a little 15 year old body. Now that they're done, there's only one more thing left to do. I sigh, walking towards the coffin.

"Be careful lady Xiao Mei" The old man's son whispers, giving me a light smile. I nod and smile, still feeling a bit doubtful. I took another deep breath and took a step into the coffin. I lay down next to Lady Daxia, trying not to make a sound. The coffin was not too big nor too small, it fits just fine for a small body like mine.

"We will now cover it, Feng Hui. May you live in peace with Lady Daxia" The old man looks at me, feeling a bit guilty, holding onto the coffin lid. I grin at the old man assuring him as his son and him slowly helped each other covering the lid.

The coffin that I was in became pitch black, I tried to hold my breath, trying to not make a sound as if it will wake her up. After a moment, I could hear the doors were close giving the signs that they are walking out of the house.

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Okay Xiao Mei..you got this! I closed my eyes, still laying on the coffin, not moving. At this point, I started to get paranoid thinking about any jump scare that was gonna pop up any minute now. I could feel my shoulders touching with hers.

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A hand suddenly caresses my face slowly with her cold fingers as I flinched. I couldn't do anything except staying there quietly, continuing to see what she will do next.

"Feng Hui? You're finally here" Her voice was soft as if a siren were wailing her voice luring you into her. Me trying to act like Feng Hui, catches her cold hand away from my face and hold it romantically, just like anyone would hold their lovers.

"It's me Daxia." I said it in a low voice of mine. There was silence...

"Why is your voice got much deeper?" She suddenly touched my face again, feeling it as if she was having a second thought.

"And your face got a more chubbier" she added, giggling softly.

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I-...*cries*. "I have aged, darling." I faked a laugh. Suddenly then, I heard kids laughing and giggling as they opened the door.

"The lanterns has rise on the day of the lantern festival! The lovers are finally together, all shall be well in the after life!"

They chant while walking fast, sounds like they are skipping all the way closer to the room.

They open the room door and gently, they both carries the coffin one on the other side, helping each other as they picked it up.

"Why is there kids carrying the coffin?..and where are we going?" I asked, still holding her hands while looking to the blank side of the coffin. She giggles as she comes closer laying her head on my chest. Oh fuc my breast!! How could she not feel it?

"Even though they're just kids, their age are much older than 1,000 years. They have died at such a young age. Darling, they are taking us to a place called LinLing." She slowly runs her fingers down to my neck with her sharp nails.

Lin means forest and ling can mean spirit or souls! That could be where the other souls are trapped in. "Oh..Daxia-" I stopped finishing my question when the little kids started to rumbling and talking.

"Imagine that's even not Feng Hui. She's been finding him and none of the man she brings back is him." The other kid laughs, stilling carrying the coffin.

Hua Daxia quicklys knock on the coffin loud enough so that they can hear. "Quiet." The kids became anxiously mute. My heart became more agile than before. Wei Ying and Lan Zhan, where are you guys??

"I believe you you are him. Feng Hui has always called me Darling and holds my hands lovingly unlike others" she layed her head back on to my chest. Somehow, I felt a bit guilty for lying but I know that this is how it's gonna be done.

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3rd POV

"I wonder how Xiao Mei managed to stay with her for so long, isn't lady Daxia's body already rotten?" Jingyi chuckled while Zizhen gently bumped his shoulders telling him to be quiet as they were hiding in the bushes, watching the kids carrying the coffin as the kids walking to their paths.

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"Senior Wei, Xiao Mei have been in there with her for so long now. Should we exorcise Lady Daxia now?" Suzhui whispers, crawling closer to Wei Wuxian.

Wei Wuxian shook his head, "We need to know where the other souls are. We'll have to keep following the little kids"..."What if lady Daxia already knows that it's not Feng Hui and Xiao Mei is already been dead?" Jin Ling grabbed Suzhui's hands as he started to crawl near Wei Wuxian.

"Impossible. I'm sure Xiao Mei knows how to act like a romantic person....Wait why are you still here? Didn't you said you're going back to Lotus Pier to be with your uncle?"

"Jiang shushu? I thought it would be better if I stayed with you guys. He won't break my leg as long as I'm staying with you and Hanguang Jun" Jin ling slightly smirks. Wei Wuxian slowly nods, speechless and chuckled for a bit.

"Hurry! The little kids are going farther!!" Zizhen quietly yelled as they started to followed the kids.

The kids went into the forest, skipping their tracks with laughters and giggles. Wei Wuxian, Hanguang Jun and the Juniors carefully jumped down from the bushes and walked up close to the forest in front of them. A big rock was formed with carved letters, staring at them.

"LinLing.." Xia Ni reads the words out loud, then widen her eyes. "It's the forest of spirits!" She added.

"Then we got no time. Lets go!" Wei Wuxian and the others speedwalking their tracks into the woods.

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Xiao Mei POV

The kids have been carrying the coffin for hours, feeling a bit sleepy and restive, I took a long sigh. " When will we be there?" I hope wei Ying and Lan Zhan them still be able to track us here.

*Thump!* "Ah-" I groans as the kids place down the coffin. Hua Daxia burst a faint laugh, slid her hands on my face she softly spoke. "We're here, darling".

"Time to open the coffin to see your newly bride and groom!!" The young girl spokes joyfully. OH NO!!!

They opened the coffin the same time I immediately sit up facing the other way from the kids and Hua Daxia.

I apprehensively pretended to fix my clothes and hair.

"Turn around and look at me, Feng Hui ah" Hua Daxia trying to find a way to look at me as she spokes. "Wait Darling, I'm fixing my clothes" I pretend to fix my clothes again, trying bought time for Wei Ying them.

"Look at me now. If you're really Feng Hui, you wouldn't look away from me." Her voice now became low and a bit harsh from her normal voice.

I sighed admitting that I have no choice. I slowly turned my body. As much as I don't want to show her my face, I have to. The kids was not surprise but was disappointed. "Daxia! I told you, you'll never find Feng Hui" The Young boy burst a laugh.

"Y-ou...you're not Feng Hui." Hua Daxia's eyes strech and screams as she laughs crazily which makes me even more frightened. "Why did you snatch their souls?" I nervously asked, back to my normal voice. Hua Daxia raised her eyebrows intensively.

"Oh? Interesting. That village sent a girl to me this time. I would snatch anyone's soul if they messed with me but since you're a girl, you shall give me your body." She chuckled, coming closer to me while I step back.

"Why do you want my body for?" I inquire her, feeling her cold presence in front of me.

"What do you think? To find my Feng Hui. I know he's waiting for me."

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"I won't give you my body. Think about it, it's been years and you haven't found him. He might have move to a new village and married a new women!" I yelled. Her face became furious and angry.

"He's not going to marry a new women!! If you're not going to give me your body, You shall die!" Her sharp claws swiftly came to me as I instantly closed my eyes..

but nothing happened.

I opened my one eye, then another to see Lan Wangji played his Guzhen, preventing her from attacking me. "Lets go" Xia Ni shouted, quickly holds my hand, running away from Hua Daxia.

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3rd Person POV

"Ugh!!" Hua Daxia glares at Lan WangJi, backing away to avoid his Guzhen. "Useless" she commented, noticing that the kids have already been running away but Wei Wuxian tied the rope with his talisman.

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"Enough Hua Daxia. Where did you trapped the souls?" Wei Wuxian yells, standing next to Lan Wangji.

"Oh? Huanguan Jun and Yiling Patriarch are here. You guys are really worth your name haha. I haven't even attacked and you guys have already caught me." Hua Daxia smirks, now speaking softly.

Wei Wuxian slightly smiles, "why did you snatch those Innocent souls and where did you hide them?". Hua Daxia giggles then comes to a frown. "It's none of your business. If I want to snatch them, I would without thinking twice."

...."it's Feng Hui isn't it? The old man back at the villages said that you two have a everlasting love but he runs away and instead you married a rich Childe." Wei Wuxian crossed his arms.

Hua Daxia became sorrow and devastated silent. While memories flowed into her, she shook her head slowly. "No..there are more to that".

"Then tell us the whole story if you don't mind" Wei Wuxian politely smiled.

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Wang Yibo: Xiao Zhan is pretty even without makeup.

*Intense stares*

Xiao Zhan: it's starting again? It has already started?

Wang Yibo: *smiles widely*