523 The Secret About the Past 141 (1/2)

”How's it going?”

Yuan Mingzhu explained briefly and said, ”There's no turning back now even if An Xiaoning performs a ritual herself.”

”Good job, Mingzhu. The previous mediums I sought in the past are nowhere as efficient or capable as you are. I knew I could count on you,” Xu Youran thanked agitatedly.

”I only managed to complete the ritual using an extremely sinister method.”

”It doesn't matter which method you used as long as it's done. Mingzhu, you're really incredible. It's such a blessing to be able to befriend you. I came across two dresses from a luxury label when I went shopping today. I think they'd suit you very well. I'll send them over to you later.”

”You shouldn't have.”

”They don't cost much anyway. Wait for me to come over. By the way, have you eaten? If you haven't, I'll buy some food and bring it over to your place.”

”I haven't… I bought some groceries though, I'll just fix a simple meal.”

Xu Youran objected vehemently, ”You accomplished a great task today. Don't bother cooking, I'll just buy some food and send it to you personally.”

Yuan Mingzhu smiled and said, ”Sure, I'll be waiting for you.”

Yuan Mingzhu was rather glad to receive such kind treatment as a reward for her efforts.

Xu Youran showed up half an hour later with several bags in hand.

”Here are the two dresses. Put them on and see if they fit, quick. This is a bag I bought along the way, and these are the food I bought for you…”

”You really shouldn't have spent so much on me.”

”Mingzhu, it's not a lot. Have some food first before you try on the dresses.”

”Alright.” Xu Youran sat down on a chair beside the dining table and asked again, ”Has it really been settled?”

”Of course. Rest assured, no one can save her, not even An Xiaoning,” Yuan Mingzhu said, smiling.

”I can rest my mind then. Hurry and eat before the food turns cold,” said Xu Youran, grinning from ear to ear.

”Yeah, the Jin family will definitely not report Madam Jin's death to the police. They'll probably just find an excuse to bury her.”

Xu Youran was well aware of that fact. After all, face and pride still mattered to the Jin family.

—

Mrs. Jin did not come to again ever since she slipped into unconsciousness.

Initially, the amulets could still delay the effects of the curse. However, everyone began to realize that something was amiss as the amulets on Mrs. Jin's face began to turn wet gradually.

Soon, they were completely soaked. ”The person who put the hex has poured water onto the puppet. The amulets have become impotent. I'm afraid the puppet might've been submerged into water.”

She let out a sigh at the thought of Mrs. Jin's fate in the end, which she had read based on the latter's birth characters. She then placed a finger below Mrs. Jin's nose and discovered that she was no longer breathing.

There was no way she could be saved even if they sent her to the hospital.

”Qingyan…”

”Hmm?”

”Her life is almost coming to an end.”

An Xiaoning tried to summon Mrs. Jin's spirit, only to find that her spirit had been trapped as well.

An Xiaoning was not powerful enough to free her spirit. At this point, An Xiaoning had a moment of epiphany and realized that one would have to constantly increase their powers in order to overcome all problems. Otherwise, they would only be putting themselves at risk of being subdued.

Jin Qingyue began bawling loudly in agony while covering her mouth. Tears streamed down Jin Qingyan's face as he stared at his mother, who was lying motionless on the bed.

”Sister-in-law, is it really impossible for Mother to be saved?”

”Yes, the curse is fatal and we found out way too late. My skills are not powerful enough to get rid of the curse either. I'm sorry.”

”Sister-in-law, you don't have to be sorry. Brother and I both know you've done your best,” Jin Qingyue said softly. She walked towards the bed and called, ”Mother…”

There was no response from Mrs. Jin, whose eyes were closed.

Jin Qingyue held onto her mother's hand, tears flowing from her eyes like a broken tap.

An Xiaoning removed the amulets from her face to reveal a pair of tightly shut eyes and purplish lips.