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Luo Tian quietly floated within Yintang, with the patterns of the sun, moon, and Four Divine Beasts clearly visible.
"Eh!"
The Ancient Sorcerer immediately noticed the "anomaly" on Luo Tian: there were more black dots than before.
Recalling the spell used to Constrain Three Beauties that he had seen from above, the Ancient Sorcerer became excited, because if these black dots were all spells, wouldn't that mean he would gain even more powerful inheritances?
With the sun, moon, and Four Divine Beasts protecting him, what else might appear in the future?
The Ancient Sorcerer was filled with anticipation, but then he smiled wryly; this piece of Luo Tian in his mind was completely beyond his control. What appeared on it and when it appeared seemed entirely dependent on its own mood.
However, fortunately, until now, Luo Tian had always manifested and played a role whenever he needed it most.
"What is this...?"
Although he knew he couldn't clearly see anything on Luo Tian aside from the spell for Constrain Three Beauties, the Ancient Sorcerer still focused intently. He originally planned to give up as soon as he felt a headache, but unexpectedly, upon looking closely, he discovered another mystery: the Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise of the Four Divine Beasts were positioned in the east, west, south, and north. In the very center between these four positions, something about the size of a grain of rice had gathered at some unknown time; it looked like clouds or mist or perhaps water droplets, resembling a small pond shrouded in thin gauze.
After staring for a long time, the Ancient Sorcerer still couldn't figure out what this was or where it came from. More importantly, he couldn't determine what use it had.
"What a pity; this Luo Tian doesn't listen to my commands at all."
After studying for a long time without coming to any conclusions, the Ancient Sorcerer finally had to give up.
Opening his eyes, the Ancient Sorcerer got out of bed and walked to the window. He noticed that it was already bright outside. He pushed open the window to look into the Yard, just in time to see Zhou Yake accompanying Lai Chen, standing at the entrance of the Yard waiting for the school bus.
"It seems she has recovered as well."
The Ancient Sorcerer noticed that there was already a smile on Zhou Yake's face. This was a good sign; it seemed that after a night of crying, her emotional knots had mostly unraveled.
As the Ancient Sorcerer went downstairs, Zhou Yake had just sent Lai Chen off in a car.
"Ancient Sorcerer."
At that moment, Zhou Yake was dressed casually, her hair tied up at the back, revealing her delicate face. She wore a white sleeveless short dress that reached just above her knees, showcasing her long and slender legs, which accentuated her tiny waist. On her feet were a pair of light yellow sandals, with her exposed toes gleaming like ivory.
The sun had just risen, and the soft golden sunlight fell on Zhou Yake's face, making her rosy complexion even more alluring. The Ancient Sorcerer couldn't help but stare for a moment.
"Good morning."
Zhou Yake looked at the Ancient Sorcerer and suddenly remembered how he looked last night wearing her husband's shirt, causing her face to flush. She asked, "Have you had breakfast?"
"I... have something to take care of; I need to leave now." "Alright, will you be back for lunch? Or will you call later?"
"Okay."
The Ancient Sorcerer replied and quickly turned to leave the Yard.
Watching the Ancient Sorcerer flee in such a hurry made Zhou Yake's face turn even redder, as if she recalled something embarrassing.
Wandering aimlessly down the street, the Ancient Sorcerer reflected on his earlier behavior. He could remain calm in the face of danger, yet he felt humiliated to have scurried away in front of a woman. It was truly embarrassing.
"However, this woman is indeed too tempting."
The Ancient Sorcerer couldn't help but recall Zhou Yake's appearance moments ago, feeling his heart race again.
A woman like her—though the term may sound vulgar—perfectly encapsulated what made mature women so enticing. For men, mature women would always be an incredibly delicious dish.
Azure Pine Cemetery is located on the northwest outskirts of Guanghai City. Five years ago, a continuous stretch of green mountains was designated as a commercial cemetery. This decision stemmed from the fact that burial remains an important tradition for many people. However, random burials waste a significant amount of land, so a specific area was set aside for centralized management, leading to the establishment of the cemetery.
Within Azure Pine Cemetery, there are numerous tall and ancient Azure Pines, their canopies resembling umbrellas, providing a refreshing and pleasant atmosphere as one walks through.
"This place is quite nice."
Ancient Sorcerer surveyed the surroundings and noted that although it was a cemetery, it was well-maintained. Walking beside him were Fan Feng and Zhou Yake.
"Yes, it is."
Fan Feng nodded. In her imagination, cemeteries were always eerie and frightening, but at that moment, she felt none of those emotions.
"We've arrived; this is Lai Fangming's grave."
Zhou Yake crouched down and placed a bouquet of fresh flowers in front of the tombstone. Looking at the photo above, she couldn't help but feel overwhelmed with sorrow. Tears streamed down Zhou Yake's face as she remembered Lai Fangming. A twinge of compassion arose in Fan Feng, who said, "Regardless of everything, the murderer has been brought to justice now; that should provide some comfort to his spirit."
Thanks to surveillance footage as evidence, Li De quickly broke down and confessed to everything. He also implicated another person: the so-called patriarch of the Lai Family, Lai Hao!
Years ago, these two had targeted Lai Fangming's wealth, conspiring together to set a trap that ultimately led to Fang Ming's murder. They then acquired the company at a low price through various means.
The situation was not complicated; the main reason it had remained concealed for so long was that Li De was in charge of investigating Lai Fangming's suicide case. With him involved, everything seemed flawless.
However, he eventually fell from grace. He could never have imagined that he would be caught by the hand of Ancient Sorcerer. How could he have believed that such things existed in this world? Even if he had thought about it, he probably wouldn't have believed it.
After confessing, Li De immediately dispatched people to apprehend Lai Hao. Upon seeing Fan Feng, Lai Hao broke down and confessed everything in detail.
This incident occurred two days ago. Given time, both Li De and Lai Hao would undoubtedly be sentenced to death for intentional homicide after their trial in court.
Therefore, Lai Fangming's long-standing grievances have been avenged, which is why Fan Feng said it would be enough to comfort Lai Fangming's spirit in the afterlife.
"Yes, indeed, this time it was truly thanks to you all; otherwise, Fang Ming would surely have died with regrets."
Zhou Yake's voice choked with emotion. Back then, as an outsider and a newcomer to the family, she was helpless and at the mercy of others, to the extent that she didn't even know that Lai Fangming had been murdered. If it weren't for Ancient Sorcerer and Fan Feng, she wouldn't have been able to seek justice for her husband.
"Fang Ming, you can rest easy now. Li De and Lai Hao are the ones who caused your death. They have already been captured and confessed; soon they will pay with their blood for their crimes..."
Zhou Yake knelt before the grave, murmuring softly to the ground.
Ancient Sorcerer's gaze fell upon the tombstone, where beside it was a faint shadow. It was undoubtedly Lai Fangming, but this was merely his human form.
Among the three forms, only the human form lingered around the graveyard.
However, unlike last night when all three forms were gathered together, and given that Lai Fangming had been scorched by the sun's fire while embracing Zhou Yake, the remaining human form was no longer strong. Aside from Ancient Sorcerer, no one else could see him.
As Zhou Yake spoke, it seemed as if he heard her; he gently lowered his head to look at her. From his eyes, Ancient Sorcerer even saw a sense of reluctance—a feeling of separation between heaven and earth.
The shadow grew fainter, and suddenly a gust of wind swept through the area, lifting the burning paper offerings into the air with a whoosh. A column of smoke quickly formed, resembling a ladder connecting heaven and earth.
The shadow became increasingly faint; blown by the wind, it floated up and quickly disappeared into the space between heaven and earth along with the smoke column.
Ancient Sorcerer looked up at the rising smoke column until it vanished before lowering his head again.
"What happened, Ancient Sorcerer?"
Fan Feng noticed the strange expression on Ancient Sorcerer's face and knew he must have seen something again.
"The soul of Lai Fangming is right here, and that column of smoke just now was his passage to reincarnation."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Yake immediately stood up and exclaimed, "Fang Ming is here? Where is he?"
"He has left, he has gone, he has reincarnated."
Zhou Yake was taken aback, her body weakened; if it weren't for Fan Feng's quick support, she would have fallen to the ground again, tears streaming down her face.
"Sister Yake, there's no need to be sad. He has finally cleared his grievances and entered the cycle of reincarnation. You should be happy for him."
Zhou Yake nodded and said, "Yes, I should be happy."
Crying and laughing, laughing and crying, this was how Zhou Yake felt at that moment; only she could understand this mixed emotion.
When a person dies, it's like a lamp extinguished. Because of grievances, they linger in the mortal realm, suffering daily under the scorching sun. Now that he has finally cleared his grievances, this is a joy. However, having crossed the Bridge of Helplessness and drunk the Meng Po Soup, all past memories are wiped away; everything once remembered will no longer be recalled. This is a sorrow, and it is the true reason why Zhou Yake was both crying and laughing at that moment.
The cemetery was very quiet, with only the gentle rustling sound of the wind brushing against the trees.
The Ancient Sorcerer and Fan Feng had already left; they knew that what Zhou Yake needed at this moment was a space to be alone with Lai Fangming.
Time passed slowly as dusk approached. After sitting in front of Lai Fangming's grave for an entire day, Zhou Yake finally stood up and walked out. The setting sun bathed her in a blood-red glow, as if enveloping her in a golden light.
A faint smile appeared on Zhou Yake's face at some point; her long-lost dimple returned to her cheek. She had finally let go. The deceased had passed away; the living should sing. She had decided that from today onward, she would live well and truly enjoy life.
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