Chen Shi felt a lingering unease in his heart. He possessed a simple realization: if Grandpa was an evil sui, then as his grandson, he was definitely an evil sui too.
Yet, if I am a sui, how is it that I know nothing of it?
He pushed down his strange thoughts and followed Grandpa into the deserted residence.
He saw that the abandoned estate was dim and desolate. Yet when the moonlight from the sky shone down, everywhere it touched, the ruin instantly took on a completely new look. Lanterns glowed red and wine flowed green, and many graceful girls shuttled to and fro like a loom. Some carried flower baskets, others held precious delicacies and fine foods, giggling endlessly. They must have been preparing a grand banquet.
After a moment, Chen Shi and Grandpa sat in the magnificent, glittering main hall.
Grandpa still supported himself with the green parasol, while sitting in the seat of honor was a bearded man with a bare chest, embracing women on both sides, surrounded by a bevy of wives and concubines.
"Chen Yindu, you aren't here this time to slay fiends and eliminate sui, are you?"
The bearded man laughed carelessly. "Though I've become a sui, I never make trouble. Unless someone crosses me, I don't kill people. You have no reason to make a move against me."
Grandpa shook his head and said, "Old Hu, I haven't come to kill you, but to ask a favor of you. Xiaoshi, call him Uncle Hu."
Chen Shi had a very sweet mouth. "Greetings, Uncle Hu. Your nephew pays his respects to Uncle Hu."
The bearded man snorted, seeming quite displeased with Chen Shi.
Grandpa smiled and said, "Old Hu, I'm old and probably won't live much longer. I've come this time to ask