Closer to Revealing My True Self-Chapter 836 - 536 Rumors

The old man finally passed away.

That evening, Feng Chi called Feng Yi.

Upon learning of the old man’s death, Feng Chi had sent a message to Feng Yi. Now he called to discuss in detail what had happened that day, as keeping it to himself was too distressing.

Feng Chi had complex feelings about the old man, and now that the old man was gone, he didn’t want to talk much about his past. He only wanted to discuss with Feng Yi some of the... perplexing actions that took place at the Feng Family home that day.

The old man had suddenly suffered a great shock and hadn’t survived it.

But the question was, what had shocked him so?

After having his secretary retrieve a zodiac coin from the old manor, he locked himself in his room and didn’t see any outsiders.

Yet, he indeed died with his eyes wide open.

"It seemed like the old man saw something or some image just before he passed. His heart rate suddenly spiked very high, and those eyes were wide open...the expression was quite terrifying!"

Feng Chi hadn’t seen the scene himself; he was only recounting what his parents had described, which made him feel uneasy.

"It’s said that the medical staff present were all taken aback."

Feng Chi lowered his voice, though there was no one around to eavesdrop, but he couldn’t help but soften his tone when mentioning it: frёewebnoѵel.ƈo๓

"The doctor who had been with the old man for many years said he had never seen such an expression on his face. It was as if it contained a lot of intense emotions, yet it was indescribable, overall...very frightening!"

Upon hearing this, Feng Yi couldn’t help but wonder what exactly the old man had seen in his dying moments?

Feng Chi swallowed, took a deep breath, and continued, "Right before he passed, he was clutching a coin tightly in his hand, the same zodiac coin that the secretary had found in the old manor. He held it so tightly that the medical staff couldn’t get him to loosen his grip, and the coin was almost embedded in his flesh!"

On the other end of the phone, Feng Yi looked up and took out his own zodiac coin, thoughtful.

Feng Chi went on to talk about what happened afterward.

Upon receiving the news from the hospital, all members of the Feng Family, regardless of their initial attitudes, hurried over. Seeing the old man’s state had a shocking effect on everyone, leaving them petrified.

Some even chanted sutras on the spot.

Feng Chi: "My uncle secretly hired a Taoist to conduct a ritual, and not feeling reassured, he later found a Monk as well."

Feng Yi: "..."

Feng Chi paused for a moment, his words not as fluent as before and tinged with indignation but hesitant: "There’s also an absurd...um...internal rumor, I don’t know who started it."

"What rumor?" Feng Yi listened.

Feng Chi: "Someone said that the old man was cursed to death by you...um...by a coin."

Feng Yi: "..."

???

Feng Yi: "How come I didn’t know I had such an ability?!"

Feng Chi exclaimed excitedly: "It’s the other members of the Feng Family, not including me! Of course, I don’t believe it, but they seem to!"

Having seen Feng Yi overturn a truck, Feng Chi certainly didn’t believe that Feng Yi would harm the old man in such a manner right under everyone’s eyes.

There were many other methods to use; why use this one?

When he first heard the rumor, Feng Chi countered it with other arguments, but the rest of the Feng Family... they really believed it!

Once this idea emerged, those members of the Feng Family stopped discussing smoothing things over with Feng Yi. Feng Yi seemed to become an unspeakable presence within the large family.

Considering the old man’s death, even Feng Chi’s experienced and composed uncle trembled at that moment: So ruthless! Vicious and spiteful!!

Of course, these comments were only made quietly among themselves and wouldn’t be spread outside. The consequences would be severe if leaked, and they also feared retaliation from Feng Yi.

Out of fear, and believing in that perspective, fearing a reduction in family fortune, they searched overnight for similar zodiac coins possibly hidden in their houses and threw them far away!

Regarding the zodiac coin the old man held till the end, of course, it was quietly taken by the ritual master to a renowned Taoist temple or monastery to pay a substantial amount to have it suppressed by an expert!

Upon hearing this, Feng Yi: "..."

Ah???

What?!!

While still pondering the old man’s final moments, hearing about the actions of the Feng Family members, Feng Yi was so shocked that his train of thought was completely disrupted.

Oh, this...

Although the old man had disliked the zodiac coins before, according to Feng Chi’s description, Feng Yi guessed that in his final moments, the old man’s thoughts must have undergone a drastic change; otherwise, he wouldn’t have clung to that zodiac coin.

Perhaps in his final moments, the old man had come to understand the persistence of the deceased elders.

The old man probably didn’t want to let go of the coin that uniquely belonged to him.

However...

His descendants discarded the zodiac coin! They even wanted it to be suppressed by temples and monasteries!

Could such precise defiance of ancestral decisions be hereditary?!

Feng Yi was at a loss for words for a moment.

After ending the call with Feng Chi, Feng Yi walked to the balcony and looked at the night sky.

The era of the old man had ultimately come to an end, and he had no interest in reminiscing about the old man’s dealings within the Feng Family.

Feng Yi reflected on what he had just heard on the phone.

That day at the hospital, mentioning the zodiac coin was just meant to encourage the old man to look for the one that belonged to him.

These special zodiac coins were treated and carried "patina," having some energy that ordinary people couldn’t sense.

If he was lucky, if the old man had some special experiences, memories of particular moments, perhaps he could find related clues. If not, Feng Yi wouldn’t have told him.

Now, it seemed that the old man had indeed found something.

I wonder if the old man, in his dying moments, saw a panoramic view unimaginable to ordinary people?

Did he find the answers he was looking for?

...

Over at the Feng Family.

The head of the Feng Family, who had finally taken power, Feng Yi’s uncle, wasn’t as satisfied as outsiders might think.

The circumstances of the old man’s death had already been silenced at the hospital.

Several rituals were secretly conducted, yet they didn’t feel much relief and collectively avoided any contact with Feng Yi’s side.

The old man’s funeral had exhausted much of his energy.

Beyond arranging a series of ceremonial activities, there was the distribution of wealth—which was the key point!

In the following days, the Feng Family’s old mansion was bustling. With the old man gone, everyone dropped their pretenses, and arguments were non-stop.

The old man had indeed made a will before, but now they knew he still had some wealth unallocated!

It was those things, those placed in front of Feng Yi that day at the hospital.

Feng Yi didn’t take them, but the other members of the Feng Family fought over them fiercely.

Then, before they could divide it among themselves, the investigation team arrived.

The old man’s secretary and several confidantes were taken for a "tea session." They didn’t come out for several days.

Some of the old man’s involved assets were also seized and frozen; they would only be returned if proven unrelated to the case.

Those that once appeared before Feng Yi, those that the members of the Feng Family were fighting over, were largely seized.

The members of the Feng Family became anxious.

They all knew that much of the old man’s wealth came from not-so-legitimate sources, and now they just hoped the old man had covered his tracks well! Otherwise...

Seeing the wealth they were about to obtain possibly flying away, the members of the Feng Family’s eyes reddened even more.

When Feng Chi had a chance to call Feng Yi, he curiously asked, "Brother, do you think the old man placed those things in front of you to trap you or to have you protect those assets?"

"I don’t know," Feng Yi sighed lightly.

No one really knew what the old man was thinking at the time.

On the Feng Family’s side, dealing with the investigation team’s inquiry and facing the covetous gazes around them was overwhelming.

However, without the old man’s suppression, they could now fully express themselves.

They made their own decisions now, and had to face them on their own.

As for how many people could withstand this pressure and how many would be taken down, it wasn’t much concern to Feng Yi.

The old man’s old mansion, where he had lived for many years, was not considered by the Feng Family for sale; they even planned to move in for a while.

Previously, it was a psychological shadow; now, it was a fulfillment of their wishes.

It was somewhat like—ancient emperors’ palaces where countless people had died, yet many still crowded in.

But before they moved in, they likewise invited a master to perform rituals.

The old man’s funeral was a bit rushed, but the ceremony was grand.

The new generation in power, some were emotionally stable, others cried openly, drawing attention in their own ways.

Feng Yi also made a trip there. Wearing sunglasses and dressed very modestly, he blended in with many others around.

Feng Yi had a wreath sent, which ceremonially separated him from the Feng Family.

He did nothing more.

At the funeral, Feng Yi also spotted people from the investigation team.

Probably to minimize impact, the team members dressed very modestly, hard to recognize. They scrutinized every attendee.

Feng Yi also saw Feng Chi.

Being a celebrity, Feng Chi was interviewed by local media, who wanted to hear him speak about the old man; ideally, expressing some personal emotions would be best.

Feng Chi muddled through it.

The old man really wasn’t humane most of the time, but he also indeed provided him with many years of a privileged third-generation lifestyle. At this time, anything he said would be wrong.

Dealing with the media, Feng Chi recognized Feng Yi, but it was not a good occasion to approach for a chat; Feng Yi clearly didn’t want to be recognized. So, he made a gesture from afar.

They could talk about anything directly on messaging apps, which was more convenient and they didn’t have to worry about being overheard.

Feng Yi also noticed that other members of the Feng Family recognized him, but didn’t come over to speak.

Everyone who met his gaze would show a bit of panic, then hurriedly look away, unintentionally touching their pockets, wrists, chests, or elsewhere. Hmm, they carried "Magic Artifacts" blessed by monks or Taoists!

Feng Yi was like, "..."

He watched those people.

That fear, the urge to avoid, was indeed not feigned.

Feng Yi remembered what Feng Chi had mentioned about the "curse" rumor, adjusted his sunglasses, and walked away.

It was good, maintaining distance, keeping boundaries.

His arrival and departure were both low-key; he hadn’t planned on causing trouble at the funeral. There was no need.

Behind Feng Yi, through the crowd of attendees,

Feng Jing, taken by his parents to behave as a good child, watched that departing figure, bit his lip, and appeared anxious.

At that moment, he... persuaded his parents to buy a new smartwatch, and he received a chat message. Upon viewing it, he was immediately delighted.

He excused himself to go to the bathroom and slipped away.

In the middle of his route, he fished out a small cloth bag from behind a flowerpot.

Without looking further, he shoved it into his pocket and hurried to the restroom.

Once he locked the door of the stall, he took out the cloth bag, pouring out a new, uniquely patterned coin from it.

This was what Feng Yi had agreed to send him after he messaged him.

Feng Jing grinned satisfactorily, carefully pocketed it inside his jacket.

After fixing himself up, he came out and bumped into Feng Chi.

Feng Chi, having just dealt with a few media people, came to the restroom to relieve himself and didn’t expect to encounter Feng Jing there.

Looking around, Feng Chi stopped him and said:

"Are you alone? There are a lot of people today; be careful, keep someone with you, and don’t get stolen again!"

Feng Jing hummed a response, glanced up at Feng Chi, snorted, and ran off.

Feng Chi: ???

Aye, what’s with the attitude, kid? Why the airs?