"True disguise isn't just about the face—it's about your body shape, outfit, vibe, voice, even your eyes. But with our limited resources right now, we can only change your face and swap your clothes," Mr. Wang explained.
"Mr. Wang, you're honestly so knowledgeable and talented!" Grace exclaimed sincerely.
"Hehe! You're too kind, miss! But..."
Grace: "What is it?"
"If I do your disguise, I'll need five more taels of Celestial Spirit Jade as a fee."
Grace: "..."
After finishing their disguises, the two blended back into the group and smoothly entered the barrier.
This year's ceremony was especially important—it marked the ten-thousandth memorial of the founding ancestor of the Kee Family.
Since Mr. Wang had a male voice, Grace let him ask about the flow of the ceremony as they entered.
The memorial ceremony would last two days.
All day today, plus all day tomorrow.
Grace breathed a sigh of relief.
She'd been worried the ceremony would end in just one day and they'd have to leave!
With all those eyes watching in broad daylight, she had no chance to make a move.
......
The Kee Family's ceremony was seriously complicated. Grace and Mr. Wang spent half the time trailing after the priests, then bowing three times and kowtowing nine times—Grace's head was spinning from all the kneeling. Finally, the priest had them kneel facing the cliff wall.
Mr. Wang was on Grace's left, and a stranger was on her right.
Well, he was a stranger to her, anyway.
But to him, she wasn't a stranger.
"Xiao Xing, I heard our ancestor's coffin was made from Kunlun Divine Wood," the youth next to her whispered.
Grace didn't dare speak—one word and she'd blow her cover. She just nodded at the guy.
"I really want to get a closer look. I wonder what Kunlun Divine Wood actually looks like..."
Grace looked up. Halfway up the mountain, in the most prominent spot, was a golden coffin.
It was bigger than all the other coffins.
And none of the other coffins dared get too close to it.
Even though it was too far away to see clearly, she could still feel its heavy, imposing aura.
That had to be the Kunlun Divine Wood.
Grace silently said in her heart, "Sorry, Kee Family Ancestor, all this kowtowing today is my way of thanking you for your help."
......
Clearly, the Kee Family Ancestor didn't want to hear her thoughts. Just as she was thinking this, someone called out, "Jason Kee, Mason Kee, come here!"
Grace followed the voice and looked over—her heart skipped a beat.
It was actually Vice President James Kee.
He seemed to know Jason Kee and Mason Kee.
The two walked over.
"Jason, Mason, why didn't you greet me?" James Kee asked with a smile.
If Grace spoke, her voice would give her away as a woman—so how could she greet him?
And as for Mr. Wang, even though his voice was male, he had no idea what their relationship was, so he didn't know what to call James Kee...
Both of them instantly put on a shy act, lowering their heads and smiling.
"Getting shyer as you grow up!" James Kee chuckled, patting their heads. He pulled out two bottles of pills from his robe and handed them over. "Here you go—work hard at your cultivation. Later, I'll take you to Four Symbols City for some fun."
They both nodded.
"Jason, is your mother feeling any better?" James Kee asked again.
Grace, playing Jason Kee, was dying inside. She was about to nod and fake it when a loud male voice suddenly called out, "Big Brother! When did you arrive?"
"Third Brother," James Kee greeted him. "Just got here..."
The two men chatted as they walked off into the distance.
Grace and Mr. Wang exchanged glances, both breaking out in a cold sweat.