Chapter 2710

When Qing Shan appeared, Qing Yun had already spotted him.

"Sister, it is the Great Elder," Qing He recognized him too.

Qing Yun nodded slightly. "Qing she, go inside first. I will go check." Since Qing Yun was wearing a mask, she did not fear Qing Shan recognizing her. Therefore, it was best for her to open the door.

Qing He agreed and entered the house. Qing Yun went to open the door.

"Who are you?" Qing Yun asked softly.

It had to be said that in the Qing family, the only one who treated her well was Qing Shan. Although Qing Shan rarely sought her out in daily life, whenever there were benefits, she would remember her and even strive for them on her behalf. Moreover, the reason the Hong family did not dare to propose breaking the engagement all these years was because of Qing Shan. Thus, Qing Yun was very grateful to her.

However, before confirming Qing Shan’s identity, Qing Yun did not plan to acknowledge him.

"My name is Qing Shan. Originally, the owner of this house was my nephew’s family," Qing Shan explained slightly.

"Oh. Please come in and talk," Qing Yun made a welcoming gesture and invited Qing Shan in.

Qing Shan entered the courtyard. Seeing that the courtyard no longer looked as it used to, but instead had many medicinal herbs planted, a trace of faint helplessness appeared in his eyes. Could the past truly never return?

"Mr. Qing, let’s sit over there and talk," Qing Yun pointed to the stone table and stools nearby. "The elders of the family are not here, so it is not appropriate to invite you into the house."

"It does not matter," Qing Shan understood. If she had ulterior motives, entering would indeed put her in danger.

"Little girl, what is your name?" Qing Shan asked after sitting down.

Qing Yun paused slightly, then said, "My surname is Yun. My given name is Qingqing."

"Yun Qingqing. A good name," Qing Shan nodded slightly. "How old are you?"

"Fourteen," Qing Yun said.

"Also fourteen," Qing Shan looked at the sky.

"Also?" Qing Yun looked at Qing Shan in surprise.

Qing Shan said, "My niece is also fourteen, but she has gone missing now." Qing Shan truly missed Qing Yun.

"Missing?" Qing Yun pretended to be surprised. "Is it the girl who lived in this house?"

"Yes, she originally lived here," Qing Shan said.

Qing Yun said, "No wonder the plants in the courtyard were withered when I arrived. It seems it has been a long time since anyone tended to them."

Qing Shan was slightly stunned. "The plants here are all withered?"

"Yes," Qing Yun smiled lightly. "But it is normal for plants to wither if no one comes for a long time."

"But I had people come regularly to tidy up," Qing Shan said.

"Then someone deliberately agreed to you but did not execute it," Qing Yun shrugged slightly. "But this is also normal. Since no one is here, some people naturally do not want to come."

"Is the house clean?" Qing Shan asked, his voice sounding somewhat low.

"Not clean. When we arrived on the first day, it was all covered in dust," Qing Yun answered Qing Shan very honestly.

After hearing this, Qing Shan nodded and said, "It seems I am really old."

Because he was old, everyone had become insincere and disobedient. Because he was old, no one told him in time when his relatives encountered trouble.

Although Qing Shan did not finish her sentence, Qing Yun had already understood. Her heart sank slightly. In her previous life, when she went for revenge, Qing Shan was already dead. Given Qing Shan’s cultivation, she should not have died so early. It seemed she had likely encountered betrayal.

"That is because others cannot see your danger," Qing Yun looked at Qing Shan, paused, and continued, "Besides, it is good to know now. At least you will no longer be blind to some things."

Qing Shan smiled bitterly. "Yes, blind. It is all my fault." He slapped himself casually. "If I were not blind, how would my nephew and niece have gone missing?"

"What do you plan to do now?" Qing Yun asked with concern.

Qing Shan sneered coldly. "They targeted my relatives not just because of my position? Since they want this position, I will give it to them. However, only if they have the ability to take it over."

It had to be said that a strong killing intent had risen in Qing Shan’s heart at this moment. Since his relatives were gone, he would absolutely not show mercy.

Qing Yun looked at Qing Shan, then took out several talismans and handed them to him. "These are Thunder Summoning Talismans. There are five in total. Each can summon a lightning bolt. Take them for self-defense."

Qing Shan was stunned. Looking at the talismans, he naturally knew their value. Such talismans were priceless on the market, and others could not buy them at all. Yet this little girl handed him five at once. "Why are you so generous, child? What if you are deceived?"

Qing Yun smiled. "Do you know what our place is called now?"

"What is it called?" Qing Shan asked casually.

"Suiyuan Pharmacy," Qing Yun said. "Those who come to our place do so based on fate. You came today, which means you have fate with us. So giving you five talismans is nothing."

"But this is too precious. One would have been enough," Qing Shan said.

Qing Yun said, "I have many more. Rest assured, what I give you is within my means. However, I still hope you think twice. Some things are not as simple as you wish."

Qing Shan was slightly stunned, then smiled. "You are right. It is indeed not as simple as I wish. But I can be myself."

"En," Qing Yun smiled slightly. "Mr. Qing Shan, do not look at only one side. Perhaps a new turn for the better is best."

Qing Yun did not want Qing Shan to act rashly. If something happened, she would also feel sad.

Qing Shan said, "What do you mean by that? Child, can you explain it clearly?"

"Great-Granduncle, because I am here," Qing She suddenly appeared. Qing Yun heard Zhu Yanyi’s telepathic voice: "Qing Yun, let Qing She go back with Qing Shan. Your great-granduncle has death aura on her forehead."

Because her relatives were gone, she wanted to destroy everything, hence the death aura. Zhu Yanyi’s telepathic message made Qing She pause slightly, but she did not expose herself.

"You are Qing He?" Qing Shan rubbed his eyes in disbelief.

"Great-Granduncle, I am Qing He. I was saved by my master and others, so I am here. My master’s wife said to let me follow Great-Granduncle. After Great-Granduncle fulfills his wish, we will return together," Qing He said.

Qing Shan did not understand the meaning of Qing He’s words, but he understood one thing: Qing He could go with him. "Really? Qing He can go with me?"