The inspection results were truly disheartening. Ou Xiaoxue's villa had become a den for malevolent spirits, explaining the thick, gloomy aura.
The little fox didn't know how to break the news to Ou Xiaoxue, as he himself would have been chilled to the bone knowing he lived in such a place, that his home had become like this.
However, Ou Xiaoxue had changed considerably. She wanted to know the truth and proactively asked Ye Tiancheng and the little fox. Both Ye Tiancheng and the little fox believed she had a right to know. They had held back previously, thinking Ou Xiaoxue might not be able to handle it and cause trouble.
Now that Ou Xiaoxue herself requested it, Ye Tiancheng and the little fox had no objections; telling her directly was fine.
Therefore, Ye Tiancheng was the one to inform Ou Xiaoxue. It was better for Ye Tiancheng to explain these matters.
Firstly, as an adult, Ye Tiancheng appeared more mature and steady, making his words more credible and trustworthy. The little fox looked young and was still a child. When it came to problems involving his friends, it would be difficult for him to convey the message.
Moreover, having Ye Tiancheng explain would allow him to better gauge the situation, knowing what parts to tell Ou Xiaoxue and what parts to conceal.
As for the little fox, he would listen to Ye Tiancheng speak. This way, the next time he communicated with Ou Xiaoxue, he would have a clearer understanding of what information he could reveal, what Ou Xiaoxue already knew, and what not to say.
Ou Xiaoxue listened to the speculations about her teachers and classmates. While she found it difficult to accept at first, she didn't dwell on it. Having already encountered such a situation, she couldn't afford to doubt.
Indeed, everyone was a suspect, and because of them, she herself seemed suspicious. Yet, Ye Tiancheng and the little fox were still willing to help her despite these reasons, which touched Ou Xiaoxue deeply.
She also felt that after this incident was resolved, she would transfer schools as soon as possible. If that proved difficult, she would ask a teacher for one-on-one tutoring and study at home, then take the college entrance examination. Some children from wealthy families studied this way, never attending school.
When children from wealthy families were required to attend school, it was often not for academic purposes but rather to attend elite schools primarily for social networking.
Ou Xiaoxue, on the other hand, attended school because she was alone and actually desired companionship. However, given the outcome, perhaps she should be more cautious and observant in the future, no longer so careless.
As for the little fox, since Ou Xiaoxue wanted to know about the malevolent spirits, he didn't hide anything and told Ou Xiaoxue the results of his investigation.
The little fox was not yet certain if there were only these malevolent spirits in Ou Xiaoxue's villa. However, based on his findings, there were five or six in total. Ou Xiaoxue's survival for the past two days was truly a matter of great fortune.
Ou Xiaoxue indeed felt a chill down her spine upon hearing this, but she gathered her courage and accepted the reality. There was no other option; even if she refused to accept it, the fact remained.
Ye Tiancheng felt quite sympathetic towards the young girl. Most people couldn't withstand such an ordeal. It was already remarkable that this underage girl could endure such a situation.
Regarding the suspicions about her friends, Ye Tiancheng and the little fox had mentioned Song Chuyue. They hadn't revealed much about Song Chuyue's private contact with them, but they did convey that Song Chuyue's suspicion had not been entirely cleared.
Furthermore, Ye Tiancheng was unaware that the little fox had tampered with the talismans. The little fox would never reveal this, let alone let Ou Xiaoxue know.
After all, the little fox had done the same thing to Ou Xiaoxue. Moreover, it didn't mean he trusted Ou Xiaoxue now. Therefore, this was a fact he would absolutely conceal.
The situation was now understood, and it was quite grim. Ye Tiancheng and the little fox knew it wouldn't be easy to deal with, and they absolutely could not bring Ou Xiaoxue along when they confronted them. If anything were to happen to her, they truly wouldn't be able to look after her.
Ye Tiancheng said to Ou Xiaoxue, "You said you wanted to help before, and I agreed. You've done very well. I'll probably bring you along a few more times to try and clarify the situation here. You don't have any objections to this, right?"
Ou Xiaoxue nodded, of course, and said, "I certainly have no objections. I proposed all of this myself, and I'm willing to do these things."
Ye Tiancheng continued, "While that's the case, your help is sufficient up to this point. Once we have a clearer understanding of the villa's situation, the little fox and I will definitely not bring you here again."
"Don't rush. Listen to the little fox and me first. We were helpless before because we didn't understand the situation. But now that we do, we know how to deal with these things."
"However, under these circumstances, we can't bring you along anymore. When dealing with malevolent spirits, if you're nearby, the little fox and I absolutely cannot take care of you. If anything happens to you then, the little fox and I probably won't be able to save you. That's why I said you shouldn't come when we deal with the malevolent spirits later."
Ye Tiancheng said, "You're a good child. You can understand us, right? You won't insist on coming and being a burden, will you?"
Although Ou Xiaoxue was a bit dejected, she understood Ye Tiancheng's words. Therefore, Ou Xiaoxue finally nodded and agreed, saying, "I understand. I won't do anything foolish."
"Reckless bravery isn't true bravery. I will only do what I can. When dealing with malevolent spirits, I truly have no way to help. Being there and not being able to help, and requiring you to be distracted to take care of me, I won't come and cause trouble for you then. Brother Ye, Little Brother Li, you can rest assured. I understand the道理."
Ye Tiancheng smiled with satisfaction and said, "It's good that you understand. I'm not saying this harshly to criticize you, but I hope you can take responsibility for your own safety."
Ou Xiaoxue understood. It was precisely because of this that she had no objections. "I'm not someone without self-awareness. Although I might not be very smart, I never thought I couldn't even read people correctly before. But I'm not so foolish as to make a mistake at this critical juncture."
With Ou Xiaoxue's assurance, Ye Tiancheng and the little fox were much more at ease and could proceed with their tasks.
Over the next three days, Ye Tiancheng and the little fox brought Ou Xiaoxue to her villa several more times. The final confirmed number of malevolent spirits was as high as ten, which was astonishing. It truly lived up to its reputation as a den of malevolent spirits.
The little fox bore the most pressure. Dealing with these things without damaging Ou Xiaoxue's villa meant most of the work would fall to him. He had to figure out what methods and talismans were needed for each malevolent spirit, and he couldn't afford to be negligent, or there would be real trouble when the time came.
However, pressure breeds motivation. During this period, likely due to the increased experience, the little fox's skills had greatly improved. Many things related to the supernatural were no longer just theoretical knowledge. He could put many of his newly learned skills to use and verify them one by one, enriching his practical experience.
Ye Tiancheng also intended to train the little fox, so most of the time, he didn't intervene, mainly providing protection and letting the little fox take the lead and handle matters.
The little fox understood Ye Tiancheng's actions and his intentions. He also worked very hard, effectively using the malevolent spirits in Ou Xiaoxue's villa to train himself.
After three days, Ye Tiancheng and the little fox no longer brought Ou Xiaoxue with them when they returned to Ou Xiaoxue's villa.
Ou Xiaoxue stayed at the tent, waiting for them to return every day. Most of the time, they didn't return at noon at all. Sometimes, when they did return, they had minor injuries, but no serious ones, just superficial wounds.
She also noticed that Ye Tiancheng was training his younger brother, but the bond between Ye Tiancheng and the little fox was very strong.
Watching from the side, Ou Xiaoxue sometimes felt envious because she no longer had family. She deeply missed the feeling of having family. If she could choose, she would pay any price to have her family back by her side, but unfortunately, such things did not exist in the world.
After experiencing this incident, Ou Xiaoxue's mentality matured significantly, and she thought more deeply about things. It was precisely for this reason that Ye Tiancheng and the little fox gradually revealed more to her.
Ye Tiancheng even told Ou Xiaoxue about the things Song Chuyue did behind her back after secretly contacting them, letting Ou Xiaoxue make her own judgment.
Ou Xiaoxue diligently observed the movements of all her teachers and classmates, while also recalling her experiences over the years, seriously analyzing who wanted to harm her.
She had been so good to everyone, always harboring goodwill and genuinely wanting to be friends with them, truly respecting every teacher. Yet, she never imagined she would encounter such a situation, with ten malevolent spirits in her home – it was truly an attempt on her life.
And thinking of Song Chuyue, Ou Xiaoxue felt some distress. She was unwilling to suspect Song Chuyue at heart, but Song Chuyue's suspicion had not been cleared, so she could only harden her heart and continue her investigation. If she didn't harden her heart now, any mishap would only result in her own suffering.
Ou Xiaoxue had truly learned a lot during this period. Most of the information she received came from Ye Tiancheng. According to Ye Tiancheng, he had asked his wife to help investigate outside and then sent him the information.
Ou Xiaoxue couldn't help but marvel at how capable Ye Tiancheng's wife, whom she had never met, truly was. She thought that perhaps only such a woman could be worthy of a man like Ye Tiancheng.
Ye Tiancheng, however, was unaware of Ou Xiaoxue's extensive thoughts. He was more focused on the present task, as dealing with the ten malevolent spirits in Ou Xiaoxue's villa was no easy feat.