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The room was filled with a pungent smell of garbage, so even though the White Alliance was with Bai Haizhen, he failed to notice that the Bai Haizhen before him was already dead. A strong stench of decay emanated from his body.
I was able to detect the abnormality in Bai Haizhen because I used my Yin-Yang Eyes to look at him, clearly seeing that a rift had formed between his soul and his body.
Normally, when a person dies, their soul immediately leaves the physical body. However, Bai Haizhen's situation was somewhat unique; for the week leading up to his death, he had been drinking a bottle of Corpse Oil Solution every day to prolong his life.
In the end, those Corpse Oil Solutions did not save Bai Haizhen's life. Instead, they trapped his soul within his body, forcing him to become a Corpse.
"Who are you calling dead? Stop talking nonsense! I advise you to leave now; otherwise, when the thugs covering this place arrive, you won't be able to escape," Bai Haizhen said in a panic. He truly believed he was still alive and had no idea he had turned into a Corpse. Although he sensed something was off about his body—like the time he ate a rat raw—he couldn't comprehend that such actions were beyond what a normal person would do.
I stood beside the wooden bed, not rushing to deal with Bai Haizhen. I sighed and temporarily set down my Sabre, looking at him with a complex expression. In a cold tone, I asked, "Bai Haizhen, if you are not dead, can you still hear your Heartbeat? Can you see your shadow on the ground?"
Upon hearing my words, Bai Haizhen's expression darkened instantly. His head slowly lowered to his chest as he ceased to argue. Deep down, he knew some truths; he just couldn't accept the reality before him. But now that I had pierced through that final veil of denial, whether he wanted to accept it or not was no longer up to him.
After a moment, I noticed an eerie aura emanating from Bai Haizhen's body. My brow furrowed as I took a few steps back; this indicated that Bai Haizhen had acknowledged himself as a Corpse and had seen through it all. However, I wasn't sure what form he would take next, so I cautiously stepped back further.
At that moment, Bai Haizhen suddenly moved and climbed off the bed to stand before me. He looked up at me with eyes filled with a grayish lifelessness, devoid of any spark. Suddenly, he clasped his hands together in front of me and bowed respectfully. "Thank you for your guidance, Master. My name is Bai Haizhen; may I ask how you are addressed?"
Seeing that the situation hadn't worsened, I let out a long sigh of relief. I nodded at Bai Haizhen and replied in a calm tone, "My name is Jiang Ling. Meeting you here is also fate between us. Your current condition is not good; I advise you to reincarnate in the Underworld soon. Otherwise, after another seven or eight days, your soul will be unable to leave your body. At that point, you'll lose the chance for rebirth and become a true Walking Corpse."
Upon hearing my words, Bai Haizhen's expression turned hesitant as if he had something unsaid weighing on him. Noticing this change in his demeanor, I asked gently, "Bai Haizhen, is there something you can't let go of? If you come forward and share it with me, I'll help if I can."
During my practice of Buddhist Spells, I encountered many similar situations where only by helping souls fulfill their unfinished wishes could they willingly be guided away. However, as my Buddhist Sect and Daoist Arts reached maturity, I usually purified their lingering attachments directly through Buddhist teachings so they could let go of their ties to the mortal world. It was rare for me to assist souls in completing their desires anymore; yet seeing Bai Haizhen as a pitiful figure sparked my desire to lend him a hand.
"Master Jiang Ling, my old man has lived a rather miserable life in this world, so when I die, there won't be much to regret," Bai Haizhen said calmly. He had spent his entire life in a garbage dump, enduring hardships, often going hungry and cold, and never having a stable place to sleep.
I looked at Bai Haizhen with some confusion. According to my guess, he had suffered too much in this world and should have no attachment to the mortal realm. However, the expression on his face was completely different.
Bai Haizhen's expression turned somewhat gloomy, and his tone carried a hint of expectation as he said, "Master Jiang Ling, I have a grandson named White Alliance. I am his only relative. If I were to leave now, at such a young age, I worry he won't be able to take care of himself. Master Jiang Ling, can you help this old man think of a way? As long as you can help me resolve this issue, I would be willing to serve you in my next life."
Suddenly, Bai Haizhen knelt before me, sincerely bowing his head. Seeing this scene stirred the most vulnerable string in my heart, and I looked at Bai Haizhen's figure with a flash of brilliance in my eyes.
I reached out to help Bai Haizhen up and gently nodded. I spoke, "Bai Haizhen, even after your death, you are still thinking about your grandson. That makes you a good person in this life. When you go to the Underworld for reincarnation, there will naturally be a Judge to settle your accounts. The suffering you endured in this life will surely be compensated in your next."
After thinking for a moment, I formed a simple plan in my mind. Looking into Bai Haizhen's eyes, I said, "Bai Haizhen, regarding White Alliance, I will take him away from this county soon. If he wants to go to school, I will find a way to send him; I'll cover the tuition and living expenses. If he wants to work, coincidentally, a friend of mine is hiring at his shop; I can take him there. As for what happens afterward, it will depend on White Alliance's own choices. That's all I can do for you."
"Master Jiang Ling, thank you! Thank you so much!" A rare smile appeared on Bai Haizhen's face as he lay back down on the bed board and nodded at me. He said, "Master Jiang Ling, you can proceed now. I'm ready."
I nodded and placed the Sabre at my waist before putting my hands together. Channeling the power within me solemnly, I recited: "All Things Have Spirits, All Things Have Souls. All Things Have Fate; All Lives Have an End; Do Not Be Attached to the Mortal World. Born in the Mortal Realm; Return to the Underworld. All Things Have Causes; In the Next Life, There Will Be Consequences. Namo Amitabha Buddha!"
As my voice fell silent, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's Buddha Manifestation appeared behind me. The Buddha Manifestation began to chant a series of Rebirth Mantras that transformed into streams of Golden Buddha Light that surged into Bai Haizhen's body, gradually purifying the Evil Qi within his soul.
(End of Chapter)
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