Madam Fu naturally refused to believe Zhang Nus words.

Her protective talisman had been with her for years, safeguarding her without failhow could it suddenly lose its power? She had never misplaced it, and only recently had it even injured Ling Xi.

Dont spout nonsense. I know youre not a YaoGuai, so of course the talisman didnt throw you back. This talisman has been with me for over a decade, protecting my life all the whilewhat right do you have to say its lost its power now?

Zhang Nu could tell just how much Madam Fu valued the talisman, how deeply she cared for it.

Madam Fu, I truly have no reason to lie to you. Youve seen for yourselfwere all human, and weve never harbored ill intentions toward you. Everything weve done has been to ensure your safety.

Madam Fu eyed him with a doubtful look. The sudden revelation that Ling Xi was a YaoGuai had completely shattered her trust in Zhang Nus group. If they could associate so closely with a YaoGuai, then surely their intentions were suspect.

Enough. Dont dress things up with such lofty words. If you truly wanted to protect us, you wouldnt have brought Ling Xi here. You know my father was killed by a YaoGuai, yet you still let her approach me. What exactly are you after?

Zhang Nu lowered his head in shame. Sometimes, he truly forgot that Ling Xi was a YaoGuaishe seemed so innocent and lively, never violent, always living in peace.

Madam Fu, I admit this was my fault, my oversight. I really did forget what she is. Youve seen for yourself how shes treated you, nothing shes done would make you think shes a YaoGuai. Is ones birth really so important? Was she born choosing to be a YaoGuai? If she had the choice, shed want to be just like usa normal human.

Patron Fu, hearing this, found Zhang Nus words reasonable. Since Ling Xi had never harmed anyone, there was no need to press the matter further.

My dear, lets be forgiving where we can. Ling Xi hasnt done anything murderous or destructive. If we keep making things difficult for her now, it may become impossible for us to remain here.

Madam Fu shot Zhang Nu and the others with a resentful glare. It was clear she still hadnt forgiven them, and seeing this left Zhang Nus group feeling helpless. They had already been at a loss over the investigation into Madam Fus fathers death. Now, fate had seen fit to throw another problem in their path.

Madam Fu, please be assuredwe will keep a close watch over Ling Xi. She wont harm anyone, you have my word.

Even so, Madam Fu couldnt bring herself to look at Zhang Nu.

At that moment, Patron Fu suddenly laid all the cards on the table.

Since Ling Xi is also a YaoGuai, how is your investigation into the other YaoGuais going? Didnt you say theres a YaoGuai in this town?

What shocked him was that Madam Fu didnt look surprised in the leastas though she had already known about it. Yet he had deliberately kept this from her.

My dear, arent you surprised? You were shocked to learn Ling Xi is a YaoGuai and wanted to kill her, yet now you seem so calm about this?

Madam Fu hesitated, unsure how to explain. Then, recalling her fathers death, she realized she could use it to tell her husband the truth.

Husband, I wont lie to you. Everything Im about to say is true. My father was murdered by a YaoGuai when I was youngthats why Ive always hated them so deeply. From that moment, Ive known there were YaoGuais in our town. I just never told you, for fear you wouldnt believe me.

Patron Fu gazed at her with pity in his eyes. He had never imagined his wife had such a history.

My dear, dont worry. Now that Zhang Nu and his people are here, they will get to the bottom of this, and they wont let anyone else fall victim to YaoGuais threat again. B