I woke up to find myself as the villain's older sister.

Chapter 277 I ask, you answer.

"Miss, please wait a moment."

Watching the guards leave, Yun Qingyi carried the old woman on her back and waited patiently for a while.

A moment later, the guard returned. He walked quickly, and his eyes, which had just held a hint of respect, were now filled with utter contempt.

"Manager Erfu said he has no relatives, his only parents are far away, but Manager Erfu is kind and specially asked me to give you some pearls and coins."

After saying that, the guard threw the brocade bag containing the pearls and coins at Yun Qingyi's feet.

Pearl coins are the currency of this world. Yun Qingyi gently bent down to pick them up, frowned, and looked at the guards who had returned to their posts. It was obvious that this man thought they were swindlers. She said, "Brother, we are really the relatives of Steward Erfu. We are not swindlers. We just want to see Steward Erfu once."

The guard, looking impatient, said, "Get out! Don't push your luck. I've seen plenty of swindlers like you. Get out of here now, or I'll chase you away with a stick!"

Yun Qingyi wanted to say something more, but she keenly sensed an aura not far away. As a cultivator, even if her spiritual power was restricted, she could still sense whether there was one more or one less person within this range.

The presence was observing her, and seemed more interested in the old woman on her back.

Suddenly, Yun Qingyi seemed to understand something, so she stopped talking and left with the old woman on her back.

As soon as she left, the old woman became anxious. Already struggling to breathe, she grew even weaker from the shock: "Immortal, don't...don't...go...Er...Er Fu..."

Hearing her weak voice, Yun Qingyi interrupted her: "Don't speak. I know what you're going to say, but I have my reasons for leaving. Erfu will definitely let you see him."

Upon hearing Yun Qingyi's words, the old woman fell silent.

Seeing that the old woman had calmed down, Yun Qingyi took the brocade bag and went to a better inn.

"Oh, sir, are you here for a meal or to stay the night?"

Looking at the waiter who came to greet her, Yun Qingyi said indifferently, "I'll stay here, one room, and bring some soft and light food."

"Alright, sir, here is your room number. Please take it. It's five coins in total."

Yun Qingyi took out five pearl coins from her brocade pouch and gave them to the waiter. "Here you go." She then took the room key and went upstairs.

After settling the old woman in, the food arrived shortly afterward. I opened the door and took the food.

She had already stopped eating and didn't need food. This food was prepared for the old woman. After all, although the old woman had experienced many reincarnations and objectively seemed to no longer be human, she was still living in a human way.

After carefully feeding her, the old woman's complexion became noticeably rosier. "You rest here and conserve your soul energy. I'll go and find out what's going on."

Seeing the old woman nod, Yun Qingyi got up and left.

On the street, Yun Qingyi didn't inquire about any information, but headed straight for the Zhang residence with a clear goal.

This time, Yun Qingyi didn't intend to ask for an explanation. Instead, she hid in a secluded spot and waited for the aura from before to emerge.

Today is an auspicious day, because it's almost Chinese New Year, and ordinary people need to buy more things than usual, not to mention the Zhang family, which sounds like a large and wealthy household.

The Zhang family must have been very busy these past few days, and Erfu, who was in charge, was also very busy.

Sure enough, after waiting for a while, the aura they had sensed before appeared, accompanied by seven or eight maids and guards, and went out.

Upon seeing this, Yun Qingyi immediately followed.

She doesn't have much spiritual power right now. Although she's still skilled, it would be difficult for her to take Erfu away without anyone noticing in front of so many people.

Yun Qingyi waited patiently. After Erfu finished directing the maids and guards to carry the purchased items back to the Zhang residence, he did not rush back. Instead, he turned a corner and went to another place.

Yanliu Lane?

Ha... she really has the leisure and refined taste, but it is indeed a good opportunity for her.

Taking advantage of arriving at a slightly secluded place, Yun Qingyi immediately stepped forward and swiftly knocked the person unconscious.

We can't go back to the inn right now. It's not appropriate to bring someone back in broad daylight.

So she took Erfu to a relatively desolate wilderness.

Time passed little by little.

Watching Erfu slowly open his eyes.

Yun Qingyi said coldly, her face expressionless, "Awake?"

Erfu, who was still feeling a bit dizzy, immediately exclaimed upon seeing Yun Qingyi's face: "It's you?!"

“Heh…” Yun Qingyi’s expression was inscrutable. “So you saw us today.”

Erfu looked around and realized he was in the middle of nowhere. He swallowed hard and took a few steps back in fear, saying, "You...you mustn't do anything rash."

"Are you afraid of me?" Yun Qingyi said calmly.

Seeing that Yun Qingyi remained calm and did nothing, he grew bolder: "You! You better release me right now! I am the steward of the Zhang family. If you know what's good for you, send me back right away, and I can let bygones be bygones."

As soon as she finished speaking, Yun Qingyi's slender hand swiftly and accurately grabbed Erfu's throat, her expression remaining indifferent: "I have no interest in talking nonsense with you. As for whether I release you or not, that depends on my mood."

Now, I'll ask you questions, and you'll answer them.

Do you understand? "