Stepdaughter of a wealthy family? The little darling of a Beijing tycoon

Shen Jingshu looked at Li Xiao softly, her eyes filled with kindness: "Go with the two ghost messengers in peace. You were innocent and kind in your previous life, and never harmed anyone. You suffered all kinds of injustices and hardships in this life, but you will be blessed in your next life."

She paused, then softly promised, "In your next life, you will be born into a harmonious family where your parents love each other and you are well-off. You will live a peaceful and smooth life, free from hardship and malicious deception."

Li Xiao's eyes were filled with tears. She nodded heavily, her heart full of gratitude: "Thank you so much, Master, for your kindness."

"Go ahead," Shen Jingshu gently gestured.

As she spoke, she took out two heavy silver treasures for rebirth from her personal storage space, condensed a flame at her fingertips, and burned them on the spot.

With a flash of fire, two exquisitely crafted silver treasures, imbued with pure merit and fortune, instantly landed in the hands of Ox-Head and Horse-Face. They felt solid and substantial, their spiritual energy rich and pure, far surpassing ordinary underworld treasures.

Ox-Head and Horse-Face, holding the silver treasure, immediately brightened with joy and bowed deeply in gratitude: "Thank you so much for your generous reward, Celestial Master! This is simply our duty; how could we allow you to go to such lengths!"

"It's alright."

Shen Jingshu smiled calmly, "I've gone to the trouble of you two coming all this way, so I can't let you make a wasted trip. This small gift is just a token of my appreciation for your hard work in treating you two officers to a cup of tea."

"Thank you, Master! From now on, whenever you summon us, we will be there immediately without delay!"

Ox-Head and Horse-Face solemnly agreed, then led Li Xiao's soul and stepped into the deep, dark Yellow Springs Cave on the ground.

As they traveled along the ancient path of the underworld, Ox-Head and Horse-Face couldn't help but chat in hushed tones.

"This female celestial master is truly extraordinary. Her body is protected by golden light of merit, and I even smelled a wisp of purple aura just now. Her background is definitely not ordinary. We have been working in the underworld for so long, and we have never seen a cultivator with such an aura."

"It's more than extraordinary! Look at this silver treasure. Its merits are pure and its foundation is profound. It's more than a hundred times more valuable than the monthly salary we receive in the underworld. Nowadays, most celestial masters are stingy and indifferent. It's truly rare to see someone as generous and kind-hearted as her."

"This job was incredibly profitable! From now on, whenever this master summons us, we'll definitely be the first to rush forward! We can not only complete the task successfully and accumulate achievements, but also receive such a generous reward. It's much more comfortable than guarding the dead salary in the underworld."

From then on, the word quietly spread throughout the underworld: there was a female master in the mortal world who possessed profound Taoist skills, a kind heart, and was exceptionally generous.

As long as you obey her summons, help her guide good souls, and settle grievances, you can not only complete your duties in the underworld, but also receive a substantial reward for your good deeds.

Over time, whenever Shen Jingshu used her mystical arts to summon underworld officials, all the little ghosts in the underworld would scramble to get a spot, hoping to share in her good fortune and receive a generous reward.

In the dormitory's washroom, the Yellow Springs Black Hole slowly closed and disappeared, the surrounding yin energy dissipated, leaving only a peaceful and tranquil space. The resentment that had plagued Peking University for ten years finally vanished completely, leaving no more obsession or sorrow.

Li Xiao's soul followed Ox-Head and Horse-Face into the Netherworld Black Hole, disappearing completely into the void of the washroom.

At that very moment, a gentle, warm, and pure golden light of merit slowly drifted out from where she had just stood, as light as a firefly, and went straight into Shen Jingshu's body.

A refreshing warmth instantly flowed through her limbs and bones, and the profound energy around her became increasingly mellow and refined. Shen Jingshu raised her hand to her chest, a faint smile appearing on her lips, and nodded in satisfaction.

Indeed, doing good deeds to overcome calamities and resolve grievances is the safest way to accumulate merit. This hard-won power of merit can not only nourish one's cultivation but also protect one from disasters. In the future, one should naturally do more good deeds like this.

Just as she withdrew the faint spiritual light emanating from her body, her cell phone suddenly rang in her pocket, displaying the words "Li Hanting" on the screen.

Shen Jingshu answered the phone, and a deep, steady voice immediately came through the receiver. He first inquired carefully about her food, lodging, and studies at school, his tone full of brotherly concern, before getting down to business: "Tomorrow is Friday. Do you want to go back to the Li family home after school? I'll pick you up from school myself after I finish my work."

Shen Jingshu didn't want to trouble him, so she gently declined, "Brother, you don't need to make a special trip. I can just take a taxi back myself."

"No trouble at all. I don't have anything urgent to do this afternoon anyway, and it's on my way." Li Hanting's tone was gentle but firm, leaving no room for her to refuse.

Seeing this, Shen Jingshu stopped refusing and replied softly, "Alright then, I'll trouble you, brother."

"Don't be so polite with me. See you at the school gate after school tomorrow afternoon."

After hanging up the phone, Shen Jingshu finished getting ready and stepped out of the dormitory building, only to bump into her roommate Xu Zhixia. The two walked hand in hand toward the school gate.

As soon as I stepped out of the school gate, I saw a tall and aloof figure leaning against a black SUV. It was Li Hanting.

He was dressed in simple casual clothes, with a tall and straight posture. He exuded a sharp aura that kept strangers at bay. His gaze fell on the school gate, and the moment he caught sight of Shen Jingshu, it immediately softened. He raised his hand and gently waved to her, calling out softly, "Jingshu."

Shen Jingshu spotted him immediately and walked towards him with a smile.

The moment Xu Zhixia saw Li Hanting clearly, her eyes lit up dramatically. She quietly tugged at Shen Jingshu's sleeve, lowered her voice, and exclaimed excitedly, "My god, this is the eldest young master of the Li family? He's so handsome! His features are so refined and his temperament is amazing. The key is that he even came to pick you up! In all these years, your brothers in the Shen family have never shown their faces, let alone come to pick you up from school. I think this stepbrother is much more reliable than your biological brothers!"

Shen Jingshu was amused by her appearance and softly echoed, "Yes, my older brother is indeed very good to me."

As the two approached Li Hanting, Shen Jingshu remembered to introduce her friend beside her and quickly said, "Big brother, this is my best friend and roommate from school, Xu Zhixia." Then she turned to Xu Zhixia and said, "Zhixia, this is my older brother, Li Hanting, who works at the police station."

"Hello, Brother Li!" Xu Zhixia's eyes sparkled, her tone full of admiration. "So Brother Li is also a police officer! That's amazing, and he's even more handsome now!"

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Xu Zhixia saw her driver's car parked not far away. She smiled and waved goodbye, "Jing Shu, my driver is here to pick me up. I'm off now. See you at school on Monday!"

"Okay, goodbye."

After Xu Zhixia left, Li Hanting very gentlemanly walked around to the passenger side, opened the car door, carefully protected the roof with his hand, and gently closed the door after Shen Jingshu was seated. He then turned around, got into the driver's seat, fastened his seatbelt, and the car drove smoothly towards the Li family villa.

The atmosphere inside the car was quiet and warm. Shen Jingshu turned her head to look at Li Hanting, who was driving beside her. Her gaze fell on his forehead, and she carefully examined him. A look of understanding flashed in her eyes.

The heavy aura of death that had previously lingered between his brows had now vanished without a trace, presumably thanks to the talisman that had successfully protected him from the life-or-death ordeal and averted disaster.

However, the amulet had been completely destroyed and rendered ineffective due to the exhaustion of its spiritual power. A new one would need to be made and given to him to ensure his safety and well-being in the future.

Li Hanting noticed the gaze fixed on him. His hand on the steering wheel paused slightly. He turned his head to look at her, a faint smile playing on his lips, and teased, "Why are you staring at me? Is there something on my face?"