Demonic Dao Fanfiction: Protecting You from Worries for a Lifetime

But Wei Ying and Xue Yang lived a different life from the children of aristocratic families. Not to mention the days when they were wandering outside, even after Chaoyang took over, he did not treat them as if they were out of touch with the world. Most of them lived in the village when they were young, so they naturally knew what kind of life ordinary people lived. Moreover, Chaoyang's education method was very free. He did not require you to be proficient in washing clothes, cooking, and farming, but he did require you to know how to do it so that you can take better care of yourself even when your family or servants are not around.

Wei Ying witnessed Lan Wangji's bewildered expression and couldn't help but smile again. He then explained, "If the man from the Zhao family weren't a carpenter, if he hadn't married, then the chaos in his home might be considered normal. But the reality is different. The man from the Zhao family is a carpenter. He not only has a wife, but also children. As a carpenter, he would definitely keep the wood neatly arranged for easy access. To prevent anyone from getting hurt, he would definitely keep all his carpentry tools in order. But do you think this is normal? Moreover, he has a wife, the head of the family, and a mother. Just imagine, how could a mother want her children to live in such a messy environment? The answer is obviously no. She would never tolerate her life falling into such a state. She would do her utmost to keep her home in perfect order and strive to achieve the best standard of living under the current circumstances."

After Wei Ying finished speaking, he pulled Lan Wangji out of the main hall and into the inner chamber. Pointing at the decorations around them, he said excitedly, "Look at these, these, and these! They're all exquisitely crafted from the finest wood. They might not seem like much to us, but they're rare in ordinary homes. Even the furniture in the next room is like that. And as I've taken a quick look along the way, I realize there aren't many families in this village who can afford such high-quality pieces."

"Second Master Lan, do you believe it when you say that a family of four suddenly died in such a situation?"

"Of course I don't believe it." Second Young Master Lan frowned and stared at the person in front of him with sharp eyes.

At this time, Xue Yang, who had been standing by in silence, suddenly broke the silence and said, "Didn't you notice? The people in the Zhao family died suddenly, but apart from the items in the house being a little messy, nothing was found missing." Xue Yang had just checked carefully and found that the Zhao family's tables, chairs, wardrobes, pots and pans, and even food were still intact and placed in their original places.

Wei Ying and Lan Wangji heard this. Lan Wangji didn't understand, but Wei Ying did. "It seems the Zhao family can confirm that it wasn't a sudden death."

Xue Yang said, "In the village, if someone dies, especially if the whole family suffers a tragedy, the villagers will burn the deceased's household items during the funeral, and the compensation is the furniture and other farm tools. But the Zhao family's experience is unusual. Their entire family died suddenly, and according to custom, some of their belongings were burned and some were taken away by the villagers." Xue Yang pointed to the furniture in the house and added, "But the situation here is obviously different. Everything has been left intact. Even in the four deceased homes we visited, except for Liang Baoer and his father, the others were almost completely empty."

Hearing this, Lan Wangji suddenly remembered that he had always felt something was wrong when he first entered the Zhao family. It turned out that the Zhao family had too many things, while the other deceased's houses had too few things and were too empty.

Xue Yang pondered for a moment and added, "This means the Zhao family's deaths weren't accidental, but premeditated. If it were just a natural death, the villagers would have handled their belongings according to tradition. However, the Zhao family's belongings weren't burned, nor were they taken away by the villagers. This suggests they might be afraid of something, or they might have considered these items unlucky and dared not touch them."

Wei Ying stared at Xue Yang who was talking so eloquently, and couldn't help but smile. He raised his hand and gently placed his arm on Xue Yang's shoulder, "Your analysis is really good, you deserve a reward." He took out a bag of candy from his Qiankun bag and threw it into Xue Yang's arms.

Xue Yang took the candy and said arrogantly, "What kind of reward is this? Get me something more interesting next time." As he spoke, he tore open the package, threw the candy into his mouth, and a satisfied smile appeared on his face.

Wei Ying couldn't help but be amused when he saw Xue Yang's smug look, and the tense atmosphere suddenly became relaxed and cheerful.

Wei Ying pulled out a few more candies from his Qiankun bag and handed them to Lan Wangji. Lan Wangji didn't reach out to take them, so Wei Ying simply stuffed the candies into Lan Wangji's hands and said with a smile, "Eating something sweet will make you feel better." After that, he peeled another candy for himself and put it in his mouth, a satisfied smile on his face.

Lan Wangji looked at the candy in his hand, then at Wei Ying's expectant eyes. Finally, he nodded gently and put the candy in his mouth. He wasn't used to eating such sweets, but to avoid disappointing Wei Ying, he chewed diligently. The sweetness of the candy slowly melted in his mouth, and he felt a slight warmth spread through his heart. Seeing this, Wei Ying clapped his hands happily, as if his little trick had succeeded.

"Second Young Master Lan, tell me, what could have caused a once happy family of four to suffer such misfortune and perish?" Wei Ying stood at the door, a candy in his mouth, his gaze cast towards the distant sky. The setting sun, the golden light on the horizon like a brilliant painting, could not penetrate the resentment that grew stronger with the arrival of night, shrouding the small village.

"Money, interests." Lan Wangji pondered for a moment and slowly uttered these words. These are the root causes behind the most common tragedies in the world, the things that make people lose their minds and even fight for them at the cost of their lives.

Wei Ying was stunned for a moment, then a playful smile played across his lips. He raised his eyebrows slightly, his gaze challenging. "That's not enough." His words were filled with confidence, as if hinting at some hidden secret.

Xue Yang witnessed Wei Ying teasing Lan Wangji, so he leaned against the door frame and rolled his eyes at Wei Ying, as if to say, "I can't stand it."

Wei Ying didn't care at all, instead he smiled even brighter. He turned around and winked at Xue Yang, as if to respond: "You don't understand, this is called art."

Then he emphasized, "And women!" He paused, then continued, "We've already visited the entire village along the way. In this village, there are very few married men; most are single. Do you think these bachelors would let go of the Zhao family, who have two daughters and are wealthy?"

The answer is obviously no.

Never underestimate the dark side of human nature. In this environment, the Zhao family's two daughters naturally became the focus of everyone's attention, but also a potential source of danger. The Zhao family's wealth and the daughters' beauty would undoubtedly attract those with ulterior motives.

This also explains why only men died. This village is beautiful, with pristine mountains and clear waters, abundant wood and water spirits. While the spirits are scarce, they are uncontaminated. It's impossible for such a ferocious demon to have spawned such a vicious one! As for human sins, that's another matter.