Rules of the Strange: I Became a God in a Bizarre World Through Taoist Arts

After a long while, a ray of sunlight shone directly into the well and onto Shen Xingzhuo's face.

Dust particles floated in the beam of light, reflecting colorful spots of light.

The warm touch stirred Shen Xingzhuo's almost solidified thoughts, causing her to momentarily lose her focus.

Unexpectedly, this time the ghost story did not try to stop her conversation with Guan Shanyue.

So while she was struggling with her inner turmoil, Guan Shanyue simply watched over her quietly and stayed by her side.

"Have you figured it out?"

Seeing that Shen Xingzhuo's solemn expression relaxed, Guan Shanyue asked softly.

Shen Xingzhuo nodded, then shook his head.

"The Tao that can be told is not the eternal Tao..."

"The great path is complex. If I haven't experienced it, even if I try to comprehend it day and night, I won't understand anything."

"Since that's the case—"

There's always a way out; I'd rather wait until I've experienced it firsthand.

As she spoke, Shen Xingzhuo chuckled softly, her expression becoming relaxed.

Guan Shanyue realized that she had completely untied this "knot in her heart" and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"Then we won't say any more. We've used up our two communication opportunities. If any unforeseen circumstances arise, we'll use the same risky tactic as last time!"

"good!"

Shen Xingzhuo nodded.

He grabbed Pei Xi, who had stopped moving, and with the help of Bai Jin by the well, he jumped directly onto the well.

……

Whether at the bottom of the well or in the "past," the light in the entire world was extremely dim and devoid of any color.

Upon suddenly seeing the sunlight again, Shen Xingzhuo was so dizzy that her eyes were blinded.

Rule 14:

You have nine days to complete a piece of Guanyin brocade.

In the blink of an eye, more than three days had passed.

Shen Xingzhuo does not believe that in the "reality" timeline, once time is frozen, it is no longer counted in those nine days.

Therefore, her top priority now is to bring her remaining seven children into the world.

Another thing is to figure out exactly what Guanyin Brocade is.

She went back in time and learned that Pei Yin's biological mother was named Pei Jinyu.

Guanyin Brocade...

It just so happens that the names of the mother and daughter are on it.

This can't be a coincidence.

She thought to herself.

But then they heard Pei Xi whisper, "Another little sister is about to be born."

This time, Pei Xi's tone was not as sinister as before.

But it's hard to say what kind of expectations it contains.

Shen Xingzhuo held his small hand tightly and looked at Pei Jinyu, who was basking in the sunlight and enjoying its nourishment.

"daughter."

Upon hearing her call her name, Pei Jinyu immediately stopped what she was doing.

"Time is running out. If I can't get into the ancestral hall in the back mountain, our Pei family will fall completely into Pei Shiquan's hands!"

Shen Xingzhu automatically changed Liu Jin's name to Pei Shiquan.

Fearing that Pei Jinyu might not be aware of the current situation, he added:

"Pei Shiquan was the name Liu Jin later changed to. It seems he did it simply to gain a legitimate name."

Shen Xingzhuo paused, then added:

"There is another person in this mansion whom I call my 'mother,' and her origins are mysterious."

Mother, I'm stuck in this ancestral hall; I'll have to rely on you to go and find out what's going on!

Shen Xingzhuo wasn't worried that Pei Jinyu wouldn't be able to handle all of this, and solemnly gave instructions.

Pei Jinyu's fist clenched and unclenched. "Fine! Fine! He abuses my daughter, and he still dares to think he can get away with everything?"

Two streams of hot tears rolled down her face.

"Yin'er, don't worry, Mother won't be confused again!" She looked earnestly into Shen Xingzhuo's eyes. "Mother will go and investigate secretly right away!"

Shen Xingzhuo nodded, gesturing for Runyu to come forward.

"This is my confidante; Mother can trust her completely."

I had previously learned that Aunt Jinxiu was still hiding in the mansion. My mother and aunt grew up together, and I thought...

Mother should be able to find Aunt and get her help!

Pei Jinyu was momentarily stunned, then nodded vigorously and led Runyu away.

Shen Xingzhu watched the two figures disappear into the distance, a slight smile playing on her lips.

Then he looked down at Pei Xi, squatted down to be at eye level with him.

"Xi'er, shall I take you to eat with your little sister?"