Chapter 159: With Experience Comes Habit

In the small courtyard of the Bai Family.

Bai Yunqi suddenly sneezed, rubbed his nose with a hand, and then casually wiped it on his pants.

His gaze turned towards the southwest, gritting his teeth, and he muttered angrily in his heart:

【There’s that strange fluctuation again over there. It’s so annoying! Who is it? If only my Spiritual Power was enough, I’d catch them and teach them a lesson!】

Juanjuan, who had just run out of the house: ???

Who does Eldest Brother want to beat up?

Juanjuan yawned. Last night, her brothers were up to something, with officials visiting and Second Brother confessing. In the latter half of the night, her parents whispered endlessly, leaving her with almost no sleep.

However, she didn’t have to go to school this morning.

Her parents were afraid they might be retaliated against, so until the spy was caught, they probably couldn’t leave the house.

“Juanjuan, you’re awake.”

“Good morning, Second Brother!”

Juanjuan greeted her second brother with a bright smile.

She noticed that her second brother’s face was rosy, with a slight sheen of sweat on his forehead, indicating he had already done his morning exercises.

Beside him sat the man who seemed near death last night, a man called Mu Hu. Now he looked perfectly fine, robust even.

Mu Hu met the gaze of the family’s youngest girl.

Mu Hu thought she was truly adorable. Her eyes were clear and round, a child full of spirit.

Most people have an irresistible fondness for cute little things.

But for adults who carry an air of righteousness mixed with a bit of roughness and a hint of killing intent, children tend to be somewhat afraid.

Thus, Mu Hu saw the once smiling child now look at him with a mix of awe and curiosity, her smile restrained.

Mu Hu scratched his head awkwardly and gave a stiff smile, trying to ease the child’s tension.

Juanjuan paused, sensed Mu Hu’s goodwill, and then gave a shy, cute smile.

Bai Yunxing quietly pulled his sister closer to him.

【Brother Hu Zi is quite handsome. Luckily, it wasn’t Brother Biao who came; he would have scared the child to tears.】

Juanjuan: ?

Cousin? Is Second Brother’s cousin that scary?

The door opened, and everyone in the courtyard turned to look.

Under their gaze, Bai Yun’an walked back calmly.

“Everyone’s awake? Morning.”

Bai Yunqi squinted his eyes, looking at the youngest and asked, “Where did you go?”

【Although this little one seems harmless, could he be pretending? Always running outside, but kids are often like this.】

【The new disciples in the sect were quite daring, always courting death, yet they were lucky enough to survive. Kids seem to be like that.】

Bai Yun’an looked innocent and spoke the truth, “Went to tell the teacher I won’t be going to school!”

【Heh, should I tell you I went to set you up?】

Bai Yunqi: “You can go out? Did our parents let you?”

Bai Yun’an nodded, “Uncle Liu is with me outside, so it’s safe.”

Uncle Liu, or Constable Liu, had a good relationship with Shopkeeper Liang and was currently assigned by the County Magistrate to protect Mu Hu, and by extension, the Bai Family.

Bai Yunqi suspiciously stared at his younger brother for a moment, feeling that beneath his harmless appearance might lie a scheming mind.

After all…

【Given the current situation, there are only two possibilities: either the youngest has also been replaced, which is terrifying, as he seems harmless but is deeply cunning.】

【Or the youngest hasn’t been replaced and is just like this, and I’m overthinking it.】

Juanjuan yawned, glancing at her Eldest Brother who seemed to be wrestling with his thoughts, feeling a sense of calm.

In the past, hearing her brothers analyze would make her nervous, but now she was simply used to it.

Some things, once experienced enough, become routine.

After breakfast, Mu Hu focused on recovering while chatting with Bai Tian.

As for the four children, Jiang Dai sent them to review their studies. Not going to school didn’t mean they didn’t have to study.

They still needed to practice their writing.

Jiang Dai wasn’t idle either, grinding ink and practicing calligraphy with the children.

She planned to write stories in the future and couldn’t always rely on others to write for her.

Besides, some books were a bit embarrassing to speak of, so it was better to write them herself.

Bai Yun’an, multitasking, practiced his writing with a serious demeanor while internally sensing Bei Lanfeng’s location.

With his psychic abilities, he could vaguely sense the position of the person he was tracking.

【He’s been wandering in the city, so there’s a high chance he’ll make a move tonight. Tonight, it’s up to Eldest Brother.】

Bai Yunqi felt a chill down his spine and looked back.

His younger siblings were diligently practicing their writing, and no one seemed to be watching him.

【Is it my imagination? Why do I feel like someone is plotting against me?】

Juanjuan paused in her writing, ruining the last stroke of a beautifully written character.

The little girl looked up at her two brothers, feeling a bit weary, then lowered her head to continue practicing.

Helping Eldest Brother would mean setting up Third Brother.

Helping Third Brother would mean setting up Eldest Brother.

So she decided to help neither, and see whether Eldest Brother guessed faster or Third Brother hid better.

As night fell, the guards outside the door were on high alert.

If they could catch the Northern Barbarians’ spy, they would earn extra silver. Who wouldn’t like money?

After all, these guards worked hard for just a few taels of silver!

But strangely, the night passed peacefully until dawn.

Mu Hu, who had barely slept, stood up, frowning, feeling surprised.

It shouldn’t be like this!

They were in the open, the Northern Barbarians in the shadows.

They should have known they had contacted the officials and sought reinforcements from the Ji Family.

If they were going to act, last night would have been the best opportunity.

Could it be that Bei Lanfeng’s Dark Guards suffered heavy casualties last night and retreated in a hurry?

The guards outside were also puzzled.

Some regretted missing the chance to earn silver, while others were relieved no one came, doubting if they could really handle the Northern Barbarians’ spy.

Jiang Dai and Bai Tian were also puzzled, but it was naturally best if no trouble came.

Only Bai Yun’an stood at the door, thoughtfully looking in the direction of Niantao Village.

It was a bit confusing.

Last night, Bei Lanfeng did make a move, but he went towards Niantao Village.

What was he doing in Niantao Village in the middle of the night?