The wife of two taels of silver

Gu An stared at the shocking bloodstains on the ground, his heart suddenly tightening, as if an invisible hand was tightly grasping his heart.

The entire room was empty and eerily quiet, with only the pool of bright red blood standing out, silently telling of the tragic scene that had just taken place.

Time passed minute by minute, and Gu An just stood there quietly, like a sculpture.

Finally, after a long wait, Lin Haitang appeared in the room. Her body seemed heavy, her arms trembling, as if she had exhausted all her strength. When Gu An's eyes fell on the woman in Lin Haitang's arms, his throat suddenly felt like it was blocked by something, and he couldn't utter a word.

Lin Haitang slowly raised her red and swollen eyes and looked at Gu An. Tears had already blurred her vision, but she still tried to keep her voice calm: "Gu An... Chen Xi... she's gone..." When she said the last few words, her voice couldn't help but tremble.

Following Lin Haitang's gaze, Gu An saw the blood-stained broken tile on the ground. He couldn't imagine what kind of despair and pain could make a person choose to end his life in such a cruel way.

"Tell me... how much pain she must have felt back then..." Lin Haitang's voice became unusually hoarse, as weak and forlorn as a candle in the wind. Large tears slid down her cheeks, dripping onto the cold ground, splashing tiny teardrops.

Gu An stared at Lin Haitang's heartbreaking appearance, his heart overflowing with endless pity and pain. He whispered, "I'm sorry for your condolences..." His voice was so soft as if he was afraid of disturbing the already broken soul in front of him.

Lin Haitang silently shed tears and nodded slightly in agreement. Yet, this simple gesture seemed to carry a tremendous weight, each teardrop carrying an unspoken sorrow. She murmured, "Yes, besides expressing my condolences, what else can I do?" Her words betrayed a deep sense of helplessness and despair.

"I've lost Chen Xi once again, and this time, I've lost her forever..." Lin Haitang's voice trembled, like a candle in the wind, ready to go out at any moment. Her eyes were empty and confused, as if she was trying to recall the good times she had spent with Chen Xi, but those memories seemed as illusory as flowers in the mirror and the moon in the water.

Crystal clear tears rolled down Lin Haitang's pale cheeks like pearls from a broken string. Each tear shimmered faintly, as if the last ray of hope deep within her heart was gradually dimming and fading. Her eyes were filled with unconcealable pain, a torment that penetrated her bones and pierced her heart.

"It's all because of me..." Lin Haitang bit her lip, trying to suppress her impending collapse. But these words were like a sharp sword, ruthlessly piercing her fragile heart. Self-blame, regret, guilt, and other emotions intertwined, enveloping her tightly, making it almost impossible to breathe.

Lin Haitang watched with a wrenching heart as Chen Xi was carried into the crematorium, the raging flames mercilessly devouring that once vibrant life. When everything turned to ashes, she carefully placed Chen Xi's ashes in a delicate little box and held it tightly in her arms, as if this would keep her by her side forever.

Although she was still immersed in endless grief, time continued to flow mercilessly. Days passed, and Lin Haitang gradually emerged from the initial suffocating pain and numbness. A faint smile began to appear on her face again, although behind this smile was hidden an unspeakable sadness.

Gu An, on the other hand, always stayed by Lin Haitang's side. Facing such a heavy blow, he knew that he was powerless to change anything. All he could do was to accompany her silently, give her warmth and support, and help her step by step out of the trough of life.

Lin Haitang knew very well that Chen Xi chose to end his life in such a decisive way because of his deep love for her. Chen Xi would rather die than become a burden to Lin Haitang.

In this way, about three months later, the terrifying great wizard finally set foot on the land of Hua'an County.

A thrilling contest seems to be about to begin.

In the evening, the setting sun was as red as blood, and the afterglow fell on the earth. Xiaobai walked happily, sticking out his tongue and holding his head high, and brought Gu Mo and Gu Zhilan back to their warm home.

After entering the house, the two people and the wolf were immediately immersed in the joyful atmosphere. They laughed and played, as if forgetting the passage of time. However, happy moments are always short-lived, and they were soon interrupted by a stern call - it turned out to be Gu An who came to take them to the study to do homework!

Helpless, Gu Mo and Gu Zhilan obediently followed their father into the study, leaving Xiaobai alone in the yard. Feeling somewhat bored, Xiaobai flicked his furry tail gently, his eyes casually glancing towards the open door. Suddenly, a strong urge surged within him, and without hesitation, he stood up and dashed out like an arrow.

Xiaobai, having rushed out of his home, instantly transformed into a ferocious wolf, galloping down the street with his nimble figure. Street vendors panicked, dropping their wares and running in all directions. Shoppers, too, turned pale with fear and screamed as they fled. For a moment, the once bustling streets were reduced to chaos.

Little White ran furiously until he reached a quiet river. It was sparsely populated, with only a gentle breeze caressing the water, creating ripples. Little White excitedly dove in, splashing water everywhere, savoring the freedom and joy of it all. He frolicked in the water, chasing small fish, leaping to catch butterflies. This tranquil riverside became his paradise, a place where he could forget all his worries.

However, no one expected that it was in this seemingly peaceful and tranquil place that a thrilling story would take place - it was here that Xiaobai was captured by the vicious and sinister wizard.

In the dimness of the woods, the great wizard was wearing a black robe and covering his face with a white cloth, revealing only a pair of vicious eyes like those of a snake and scorpion.

The great wizard locked his eyes on Xiaobai who was playing in the river. He opened the pocket hanging on his waist, reached in with two fingers, grabbed a poisonous snake, and put it on the ground. The black poisonous snake spit out its tongue and crawled into the river.

Xiaobai's back was bitten hard by a poisonous snake. He raised his head and roared, flapping his body, trying to shake the snake off his back.

However, the next second, Xiaobai's body could not move.