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Chapter 67: Ghostly Lady Lin Ling
After holding Le Yan in silence for a long time, Lian Yun arrived back at the Lin Clan doorstep, only to find that Yang Zai Xing and the others had already entered for some time.
Although Grandma had returned home, Lin Dong, along with the recently returned Lin Nan and others, were still waiting.
Upon seeing Lian Yun carrying a woman, the three of them smiled. Lin Dong teased, "You didn’t rush to see your grandmother first, Yun'er. Aren't you afraid she might get upset?"
What he meant was that he thought Lian Yun had forgotten his roots now that he had a wife.
In fact, over the past few years, Le Yan had visited the Lin family many times, often personally welcomed by Grandma, who would invite her into her courtyard for a chat.
As sons, the three brothers of Lin Dong were well aware of Grandma's fondness for Le Yan. After all, their own wives often showed envy towards her.
Thus, it was natural for Lin Dong to make a light-hearted joke.
Holding onto his beloved tightly with one hand, he awkwardly scratched his head with the other.
"Uncle, Second Uncle, I'm back!"
"Good to have you back! Go see your grandmother first!"
"Sure! By the way, Uncle, my cousin must be almost three years old now! Where is he?"
Lin Nan's expression suddenly darkened, and both he and the others seemed somewhat disheartened. This caused the smile on Lian Yun's face to vanish instantly as he asked with a serious tone, "What happened? Did something happen to Ling'er?"
A sudden chill filled the air, startling all three of them.
Lin Nan shook his head and replied, "Ling'er is with your grandmother. You'll know when you see her."
Lian Yun looked at the beautiful figure in his arms, who seemed hesitant to speak, and nodded without a second thought. In just a few shakes, they arrived at Grandma's courtyard. He had initially intended to pay his respects to Master Pang first, but upon discovering that Master Pang was unexpectedly absent, Lian Yun didn't dwell on it and stepped directly into the courtyard.
In the Pavilion, there was no sign of Grandma for the moment, but Lian Yun spotted a very special Spirit.
The girl appeared to be only two or three years old, with large eyes and a delicate mouth, exuding none of the coldness typically associated with Spirits. Instead, she had an oddly cute charm. Spirits could fly low to the ground, but this Ghostly Woman had six pairs of wings as thin as cicada wings on her back.
As Lian Yun entered, he immediately saw the Ghostly Woman fluttering joyfully around the Pavilion.
However, upon noticing someone was there, she quickly hid beneath a tea table like a startled deer but couldn't help peeking out with half her head, her dark eyes curiously observing the newcomer.
"Sister Yan~~~" the Ghostly Woman cheered and then fell into a daze, looking at Lian Yun with curiosity and hope. She cautiously asked, "Are you Brother Yun?"
"Lin Ling?" Although Lian Yun recognized her after seeing the wings of the Ghostly Woman, he found it hard to believe that this was indeed Lin Ling.
"But how could she be a Ghostly Woman?" Lian Yun felt a mix of disbelief and astonishment.
Le Yan, though reluctant, gently broke free from Lian Yun's embrace and hurried forward with a soft smile. "Don't be afraid, Ling'er. He is your Brother Yun whom you've always wanted to meet!"
"Ling'er knows; Ling'er recognizes Brother Yun's aura." The Ghostly Woman said this while hiding her entire head again, appearing even more timid.
Worried about scaring the Ghostly Woman, Lian Yun moved behind Le Yan and cautiously asked, "Yan, what happened to Ling'er?"
"Ling'er was born as a Ghost Body. Everyone in the Lin family treats her well, but your Aunt believes Ling'er is an ill omen. She doesn't welcome her and often confines her away from others."
"Only Grandma occasionally allows Ling'er to come out for a bit."
"This..." Lian Yun suddenly felt a surge of anger.
In this day and age, Spirits roam freely. How many people wish for their Ancestors to become Spirits to protect their families? How many long for their deceased loved ones to return as ghosts for a reunion?
Though they lack physical bodies, the distinction between humans and ghosts remains, yet familial bonds endure.
How could Aunt do this?
“Brother, please don’t be angry. Ling'er doesn’t blame Mama; Ling'er is just an ominous being.” The Ghostly Woman mustered her courage and stood before Lian Yun, her expression resolute.
Seeing her like this, Lian Yun felt his heart shatter. Without thinking, he embraced Ling'er tightly and said, “Ling'er is not an ominous being, absolutely not.”
His tone was firm, leaving no room for doubt.
The Ghostly Woman initially felt panic, but as she listened to Lian Yun's words and sensed his affection, she quickly calmed down. A smile spread across her face as she nodded, “Mm!”
Gently stroking the Ghostly Woman's head, Lian Yun was momentarily at a loss for words due to the pain in his heart.
After a long while, he finally sat down with the Ghostly Woman in his arms and softly asked, “Did Ling'er recognize Brother’s presence just now?”
“Mm! Actually, Ling'er died a long time ago, but at that moment I had a bit of consciousness. I was afraid of being abandoned by Mama, so I controlled my body to keep it moving. When you touched Mama’s belly back then, I sensed your presence and knew it was you who named me.”
Though the Ghostly Woman was happy, Lian Yun felt even more heartbroken.
Once again, he fell silent.
Suddenly, Lian Yun glanced at the Lotus Pond and then thought of Yin Yang City and Emperor Yi. His eyes became resolute as he gazed into the distance.
He wanted to find a way for Ling'er to regain her physical form, just like Emperor Yi's wish. He also thought that if Grandfather could be Reborn, Aunt might come to understand.
But no matter what, Lian Yun cannot come out now.
Taking a deep breath, Lian Yun suddenly felt a surge of inspiration. He spread his palm open, and a ball of Purple Qi slowly seeped from his hand, but in an instant, he retracted the Purple Qi back into his body.
A hint of regret flashed in the eyes of the Ghostly Woman, yet she still greeted Lian Yun with a smile.
What kind of power does the Ghostly Woman possess that could compare to Lian Yun? The changes in her expression could not escape his notice.
Though it pained him to do so, wishing he could give all his Purple Qi to the Ghostly Woman, Lian Yun gritted his teeth and said firmly, "Ling'er, can you give your brother a little time? If I can't find a way to restore your physical form, then you can use the Purple Qi from earlier to cultivate."
The Ghostly Woman smiled happily, burying her head in Lian Yun's shoulder as she softly said, "Ling'er is so happy. Everyone is so nice to Ling'er. I believe that one day, Mama will accept me too."
Such a sensible and well-behaved girl—who wouldn't like her, even if she is a Ghost Body? Lian Yun truly couldn't understand why his Aunt could be so heartless.
However, Lian Yun would not place all the blame on her because he felt that he might have wronged someone in the past—his Grandfather, whom he had once hated for three years and had severed ties with face-to-face: Lian Shan.
"Hmph~~"
Lian Yun held Ling'er for a while longer while Le Yan quietly accompanied them. The scene was warm and reminiscent of a family of three. However, a cold snort suddenly startled all three of them.
(End of Chapter)
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