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Ghosts also possess ghostly traits.
Sister Xiao longed to inform her family about her current situation. If her family could set up incense, offerings, and Joss Paper on the night of her seventh day after death, she could deceive the system and reach the first stop on the path of reincarnation, the Ghost Path.
After the Ghost Path, she would be eligible for Reincarnation.
Sister Xiao tried various methods to contact her loved ones. She knocked over the loofah rack at the entrance. Her husband, Huang Liangji, thought it was just the wind and propped it back up securely, ignoring her completely. She then knocked all the clothes drying on the bamboo pole to the ground, but Eldest Daughter picked them up, dusted them off, and put them away.
What should she do?
Sister Xiao was at a loss. Seeing her youngest son playing a game, she reached out and tapped his shoulder.
Her youngest son shivered, got up to put on a jacket, and continued playing his game.
She truly had no other options.
Sister Xiao had no choice but to enter her husband's dreams to plead for his help.
After countless attempts to enter his dreams using various methods, her husband not only showed no intention of helping her but even sought out a yin-yang master to deal with her.
"The seventh day has passed; are you still bothering Huang Liangji? Do you want revenge on Gou Xinfang?" Ye Chenfeng explained. "You committed a grave sin by taking your own life. If you commit murder again and harm living beings, that would be an even greater sin, leaving you with no chance of reincarnation. You would only end up in the Eighteen Layers of Hell suffering torment."
"I'm unwilling..."
Ye Chenfeng fell silent for a moment, then said, "Let me think about this..."
Sister Xiao knew he must have a way to help her escape her predicament, so she waited quietly.
Ye Chenfeng thought of a way to summon Yin Chai. He could also use bribery to win over Yin Chai, fulfilling Sister Xiao's wish.
Upon hearing this, Sister Xiao's face lit up with joy.
However, Ye Chenfeng continued, "Can you tell me what you saw about the little bug and what that woman looked like?"
Sister Xiao replied, "I can't quite remember what that woman looked like right now; I just feel that she was very special."
"Was she Meng Po, or perhaps the Soul Reaper Princess? Or maybe a fairy?"
Ye Chenfeng's guesses were not without reason.
Throughout history, the term "fairy" has not come from nowhere.
Pangu opened the heavens and created all things, and everything possesses a spirit.
Any sentient being, whether a bird in the sky or a beast on the ground, can become a spirit.
For example, the fox.
Fox spirits have existed since ancient times, and there are indeed good fox spirits who diligently cultivate and eventually achieve Ascend to Immortality.
Other Serpent Spirits and various other creatures abound.
Yet, when Sister Xiao heard Ye Chenfeng mention spirits, she shook her head and said, "It didn't seem like a spirit; she was just like a human. Her voice, her smile, her aura... I'm sorry, I can't remember."
"Nothing's wrong." Ye Chenfeng let her rest, promising to handle her matters tomorrow. After settling Sister Xiao, his heart was still in turmoil, like a stormy sea.
If what Sister Xiao said was true, that the woman in white was indistinguishable from a human, then he would truly be in trouble.
As midnight approached, the hour when the yin energy was at its peak, Ye Chenfeng recited the summoning incantation, and Yin Chai appeared.
"How have you been lately, Brother Yin Chai?"
Ye Chenfeng had become quite familiar with Yin Chai.
The two Yin Chai knew that being summoned meant there was something good in store, so they exchanged knowing glances and waved their hands, saying, "Just get to the point; don't waste our time with trivialities."
"I have a vengeful spirit here. She refuses to vent her hatred through revenge and wishes to return to the Underworld to enter the Ghost Path and become part of the next reincarnation."
"Impossible. She committed suicide; the sin of suicide is grave. We cannot make exceptions..."
Ye Chenfeng grabbed a handful of unburned banknotes and tossed them into the fire pit with a smile, saying, "It's all about business with ghosts. You two Brothers Yin Chai have worked hard; this is just a small token of appreciation."
In an instant, the two Yin Chai found a stack of Hell Money forged in the Underworld in their hands. Overjoyed, they chuckled and said, "This is easy; leave it to us."
Then Sister Xiao emerged.
Yin Chai flicked his Soul Lock Chain and took her away.
With the protection of Yin Chai and the removal of the things that had been drenched the next day, Sister Xiao's reincarnation seemed promising. Ye Chenfeng could also rest easy, focusing on searching for the White-Clad Woman lurking among humans.
The White-Clad Woman was not to be trifled with.
Who exactly was she?
After pondering for a while, Ye Chenfeng succumbed to drowsiness and eventually fell into a deep sleep.
Ding Li woke up early and was surprised to find Ye Chenfeng sleeping on the sofa. She turned around to grab a blanket and draped it over her husband.
Gou Xinfang was also awake. With an exaggerated expression, she exclaimed in surprise at the sight of the sleeping Ye Chenfeng, "Oh no, I took your bed last night and made you sleep on the sofa!"
"Shh, don't shout; he can't hear you," Ding Li admonished Gou Xinfang's loudness as she headed to the kitchen.
She didn't like Gou Xinfang, who had been snoring all night. Before going to sleep, she had rambled on about irrelevant topics, discussing places where polygamy was popular and how women must fulfill all their desires to truly live.
With nothing to do, Gou Xinfang wandered around the living room, deliberately making noise. Seeing that Ye Chenfeng still hadn't woken up, she found it boring and went to the bathroom. There, she spotted Ding Li's lipstick and face cream and used some without hesitation.
Gou Xinfang was also from the countryside.
She envied Ding Li's current lifestyle, wishing for a husband who loved her deeply.
"Maybe if I were younger and prettier, she wouldn't even be worth mentioning," Gou Xinfang said to herself in the mirror, striking various poses designed to attract men, then laughing in different ways.
"Gou Jie, it's time for breakfast," Ding Li called as she pushed open the door. Gou Xinfang was caught mid-pose, doing something rather inappropriate. She froze for a moment before quickly stepping back out.
Gou Xinfang let out a cold laugh, thinking to herself, "If I were ten years younger, you, Ding Li, would only be fit to carry my shoes." With a sway of her ample hips, she admired herself and confidently strutted out.
Gou Xinfang was truly annoying, but not enough to be repulsive. It was her earlier actions that had really disgusted Ding Li.
"Sister Gou, are you planning to set up a stall after eating?"
Gou Xinfang smiled coyly and said, "Not anymore. Little Yezi said I don’t need to set up a stall and can stay at your place for now."
Seeing her affected expression made Ding Li's stomach churn, as if he had swallowed a green fly.
Ye Chenfeng had gotten up, finished washing up, and came to the dining room just in time to catch the conversation about Gou Xinfang staying here.
"No need for that, Sister Gou. You should go back to your own business. Ding Li and I don’t like outsiders disturbing us."
Ding Li felt secretly pleased upon hearing Ye Chenfeng say this while he went to scoop rice.
Gou Xinfang's face turned green. She pouted in displeasure and sulked while eating.
"Sister Gou, whether it’s good or bad, when you do something, you have to take responsibility for your actions and bear the consequences. Do you believe in karma?" Ye Chenfeng's gaze was sharp and cold as it pierced into Gou Xinfang's innermost thoughts.
She trembled slightly, her whole body shivering as she stammered, "I haven't heard of that." Then, under Ding Li's watchful gaze, she hurriedly gathered her dishes, trying to escape Ye Chenfeng's piercing eyes and headed for the kitchen.
"I'll do it."
Ding Li promptly took over Gou Xinfang's dishes and went to the kitchen.
Ye Chenfeng's gaze was straightforward, unwavering as it bore down on Gou Xinfang.
"Sister Xiao told me everything. What I want to know is how you plan to make amends for the harm you've caused her."
"What are you talking about, Little Leaf? I don't understand."
"You are a jealous woman. You envy her abilities that surpass yours. Your narrow-mindedness led you to wish for her to be plagued by illness, but you never expected it would cost her life. I could report this; there are words left by Sister Xiao here."
Gou Xinfang's face turned pale with fear. She stood up in terror and pleaded with Ye Chenfeng, "Please, I didn't want her dead. I just wanted her to be sick so I could sell more stock and draw her loyal customers to me."
"Hmph..." Ye Chenfeng shook his head in disbelief and sighed. Finally, he said, "If you truly wish to atone, go and pay respects to Sister Xiao's family. Today at the cemetery, recite the sutras for her and pray for her peace."
Hearing this from Ye Chenfeng, Gou Xinfang was overjoyed. "If I do this, she won't seek revenge on me anymore?"
"Yes."
"Alright, I promise you."
The time had come.
Gou Xinfang went to pay respects to Sister Xiao's relatives, kneeling by the grave and reciting the sutras.
Ye Chenfeng cleared away the items used for the grave offerings and then took out a bottle containing mercury.
Mercury can gather yin energy, aiding Sister Xiao in smoothly entering the Ghost Path.
Gou Xinfang brought everyone to their knees around the grave.
Ye Chenfeng was called out, told that she was not Sister Xiao's relative and had no right to kneel there. She was urged to leave and take care of herself from then on.
After finishing up with Sister Xiao's affairs, Ye Chenfeng was exhausted and collapsed into bed, falling into a deep sleep.
However, her slumber was restless.
In her dreams, a woman clad in white appeared, her face obscured.
The White-Clad Woman held a chain in her hand, tethering a group of sorrowful, crying children.
What kind of evil in this world delights in children?
Ye Chenfeng pondered in her dream, desperately trying to see the White-Clad Woman's face, but each time she failed.
The White-Clad Woman seemed to sense her struggle and asked in a chilling voice, "Do you truly wish to see my face?"
Ye Chenfeng nodded affirmatively.
The White-Clad Woman slowly turned around, inch by inch. Just as Ye Chenfeng felt she was about to see her clearly, someone suddenly tapped her while she slept.
Ye Chenfeng jolted awake.
It was Ding Li.
Ding Li had come home for a reason.
"Ye Chenfeng, someone is looking for you."
"Who?" Ye Chenfeng asked groggily.
"She said her name is Li Xin."
"Li Xin..." Upon hearing her name, Ye Chenfeng jumped up as if struck by lightning, urgently asking, "Where is she? Did she come here with you?"
Ding Li was momentarily taken aback by Ye Chenfeng's reaction to Li Xin's name. After a moment, he shook his head and said, "No, she was at the shop looking for you. I told her you weren't there, so she left."
"You scared me." Ye Chenfeng let out a sigh of relief upon hearing that Li Xin hadn't come over. He sat down on the sofa, scratching his head as he tried to think of a plan. He truly didn't know how to face Ding Li and explain what had happened with Li Xin last night. Moreover, it was audacious of Li Xin to come to the Paper Craft Shop looking for him.
"Did something happen between you and Li Xin?"
"No, you're overthinking it." Ye Chenfeng got up without looking at Ding Li and walked straight into the bathroom, turning up the water temperature, wanting to take a long, hot shower.
Some things, once done, could never be erased from one's mind no matter how hard one tried.
A shower could only wash away fatigue and the smell of sweat. But that incident felt like a deep imprint on Ye Chenfeng's heart. He had no idea what Li Xin would do next.
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