Siheyuan: Tathagata's Palm suppresses the entire courtyard!

"Mingjie, where did you go in such heavy rain?" Yi Zhonghai stood under the eaves of his house, his eyes falling on Xu Mingjie through the rain, obviously curious about his behavior of going out in the heavy rain.

Xu Mingjie was slightly stunned, and a trace of hesitation flashed through his mind. He knew that Yi Zhonghai was a smart man. Although he didn't usually interfere in other people's affairs, he knew everything in the courtyard. If necessary, he might get more advice from him. However, he also knew that if a mature and prudent person like Yi Zhonghai felt that he was taking a risk, he might try to stop him from investigating further.

"Uncle Yi, I went to talk to Xu Damao." Xu Mingjie said directly without hiding anything. He decided to listen to Yi Zhonghai's reaction first, and then decide whether to reveal more information to him.

Yi Zhonghai nodded slightly, obviously familiar with Xu Damao: "Looking for Damao? He's a tight-lipped person, few outsiders can get anything out of him. What did you talk about?"

Xu Mingjie hesitated for a moment, choosing his words carefully: "I've encountered some strange things recently, and I wanted to ask Brother Damao if he had heard of them. He mentioned some old houses and a place called 'pavilion' to me, and I think it might be related to my grandfather's past."

When Yi Zhonghai heard this, a thoughtful look flashed across his eyes, and then he sighed: "The place of the pavilion... you are going to the old place, Mingjie, you are really brave."

Xu Mingjie felt his heart tighten and asked quickly, "Uncle Yi, do you know that place?"

Yi Zhonghai did not answer immediately, but looked at the courtyard in the rain, as if recalling something. After a while, he slowly spoke in a low and serious voice: "Mingjie, that place is a big pit, many people have avoided it all their lives. Your grandfather suffered a lot because of that place. Before he left, he specifically told me not to touch those things."

Hearing this, Xu Mingjie's complicated emotions surged again. He suddenly realized that Yi Zhonghai might know much more than he thought. He subconsciously took a step forward and asked anxiously: "Uncle Yi, can you tell me what's going on? I have come this far, and I won't feel at ease unless I figure these things out."

Yi Zhonghai looked at Xu Mingjie with a complex emotion in his eyes, with worry and a little helplessness. "Mingjie, some things may not be a good thing to know. I understand your feelings and I know you want to solve this mystery for your grandfather, but you have to think clearly. Once you start, some things can't be turned back."

Xu Mingjie's heartbeat quickened. He knew that Yi Zhonghai was right, but he could no longer give up on this path. He took a deep breath and said firmly, "Uncle Yi, I have gone too far and cannot turn back. I cannot let my grandfather's affairs be buried in my heart forever. No matter how dangerous the road ahead is, I must find the answer."

Yi Zhonghai was silent for a moment, and finally sighed: "Okay, since you insist on going on, I won't stop you. But there is one thing you have to listen to me, don't be impulsive, and look at everything calmly. That place... is not as simple as you think."

Xu Mingjie nodded. Although he was still full of doubts, he knew that Yi Zhonghai would not speak without a purpose. "What is there in that place? Why don't people want to talk about it?"

Yi Zhonghai's eyes were deep and his tone was slow: "That place was once the private residence of a prominent family in the early years, but later something bad happened, the whole family declined, and the house became abandoned. Rumor has it that there are ominous things hidden in the house, and anyone who tries to explore it will end up badly. Your grandfather was also involved in it for some reason, but he finally decided to let it go and left that place."

Xu Mingjie felt a chill in his heart. This information made him realize that what he was about to face might not just be a simple family secret, but a deeper danger. He felt that this was not just a problem for his grandfather's generation, but a matter for the entire Siheyuan and even more extensively.

"Uncle Yi, what do you think I should do now?" Xu Mingjie's mind was in a mess. He wanted to continue exploring, but he was worried that it would cause more trouble.

Yi Zhonghai stared at him and said in a steady voice: "Mingjie, I understand your confusion, but there are some things that you can't solve alone. If you decide to continue, you must be fully prepared and don't let your emotions cloud your mind. Although your grandfather chose to let go, he has been looking for a balance point, neither letting the secret leak out nor letting the family be implicated again."

Xu Mingjie nodded silently, but he secretly made up his mind that no matter what the road ahead was, he would go all the way. His grandfather's last wish and the family's secrets all drove him to move forward.

"Uncle Yi, thank you for your reminder. I will act with caution." Xu Mingjie said with firm determination in his tone.

Yi Zhonghai nodded, patted his shoulder, with a hint of encouragement in his eyes: "Take care, Mingjie. Remember, everything has a limit. If you exceed that limit, you will have to bear the consequences yourself."

Xu Mingjie said goodbye to Yi Zhonghai with a heavy heart. He knew that the road ahead would not be smooth, but he was ready to face everything. He was no longer an ordinary person who just wanted to solve the family mystery, but an explorer who was pushed by fate to an unpredictable direction.

The rain gradually subsided, but the sky was still gloomy. Xu Mingjie walked towards home with steady steps, but his heart became more and more determined: no matter what, he must solve the secret of the "pavilion" and find out the truth behind the courtyard.

When he walked into the house, Zhang Lili was already waiting at home. When she saw Xu Mingjie coming in, she immediately came to him and asked with concern: "Mingjie, what did Yi Bo say to you?"

Xu Mingjie wiped the rain from his forehead, took a deep breath, and then said calmly: "He said something about that place. It seems that there is indeed a problem there, but I have to go and see and find all the answers."

Zhang Lili frowned, with obvious worry in her eyes: "Is that place really that dangerous? Why don't we think of other ways and not rush to take risks."

Xu Mingjie looked at his wife, his heart wavering, but he finally said firmly: "I know you are worried about me, but I have to go and confirm it myself. Only in this way can I really feel at ease. Don't worry, I will act carefully."

Zhang Lili saw that he had made up his mind. Although she was still worried, she could only nod helplessly: "Okay, no matter what you decide, I will support you. But you must pay attention to safety and don't take risks."