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After teaching Shen You the cultivation technique, Hong Xiugu's mood finally improved, and she stopped blaming Shen You for refusing to accept the "Phoenix Blood." Her attitude towards Shen You also subtly became more intimate.

As Shen You and she walked out of the Hong residence, although she didn't dare to hold Shen You's hand directly in front of everyone, she intentionally or unintentionally snuggled close to him, completely unwilling to be separated from him. To Shen You, she seemed as adorable as a clingy little animal.

Interestingly, if Shen You teases or hints at this, she immediately becomes sullen and displays her proud and aloof side.

Shen You used to often feel Miss Hong's arrogance, but recently she has been feeling her coquettishness more and more frequently.

On their way back to Renxintang, the two of them subconsciously slowed down, wanting to savor this simple time alone for a little longer.

The streets of the inner city were bustling with people, and Shen You blended in with them. For the first time in this world, Shen You felt what life was like. There was no need to be busy or scheming; instead, he could relax and stroll along the street with his beloved girl—something Shen You had loved to do most in his previous life.

Suddenly, the sound of chanting and performing rituals came from ahead. Shen You looked up and saw a group of monks dressed in dark yellow robes, carrying ritual implements and holding a plain white banner. They walked slowly, chanting Buddhist chants and sprinkling water.

"The masters from Mingfo Temple have come to perform a ritual to help the souls of the deceased pass on." Hong Xiugu pulled Shen You aside.

Shen You curiously observed them, and suddenly noticed that the long, plain white banner they were holding aloft was covered with tiny names written in dense patterns. Each name seemed to represent a deceased soul.

Shen You suddenly had a thought and said to Hong Xiugu, "Are they performing rituals for the women who died unjustly because of Bi Lin Langjun?"

Aside from those women, Shen You couldn't think of anything else that could have happened in Rongcheng recently that could have caused so many deaths.

"It is those poor women," Hong Xiugu nodded. "Moreover, not only those of this time, but also those of fifty years ago. They all died at the hands of Bilin Langjun and have only been freed from this fate now."

Shen You then realized that there were also those who died fifty years ago. No wonder the white banner looked old and had many more names on it than he had imagined.

"Amitabha."

Suddenly, an elderly monk stopped in front of Shen You, and the entire procession behind him stopped as well.

"donor……"

The old monk lowered his eyes and spoke slowly:

"...You have rid these wronged souls of their great enemy, resolved their karmic entanglements, and allowed them to be reborn in the Pure Land. Your merit is immeasurable..."

He bowed slightly to Shen You, and all the monks behind him bowed to Shen You as well.

For a moment, passersby on both sides looked at Shen You in surprise, and Shen You felt flattered.

"Master, you flatter me. I was just doing what I was supposed to do."

Shen You hurriedly went to help him up. He already knew that the high monk of Mingfo Temple was indeed very powerful. He had just passed by, but the high monk knew that he was the one who killed Bilin Langjun and settled the karma of these wronged souls for so many years.

Despite Shen You's objections, a group of monks still performed their duties, chanting sutras and praying for Shen You. They also had Shen You hold a willow branch and sprinkle water on the white banner to wash away the dust.

Shen You knew that Bi Lin Lang Jun was from the Liu family, and now, holding a willow branch in her hand, she felt an indescribable sense of wonder. This high monk from Mingfo Temple was truly remarkable.

After being sprinkled with clean water by willow branches, the entire white banner seemed to light up, filled with a pure and holy radiance.

Even though Shen You didn't understand much, he could tell that the female souls whose names were written on the white banner had indeed been saved and reborn in paradise.

With a devout heart, Shen You quickly went through the names on the white banner in her mind, hoping that they would be reborn into a better family in their next life. Hong Xiugu also closed her eyes attentively and prayed beside Shen You.

Suddenly, Shen You's gaze sharpened as he saw a familiar name. He could hardly believe it, and looked at it a few more times before confirming it was indeed the name. That name belonged to the group of women killed fifty years ago, but how could it be?

Shen You was both shocked and puzzled, and many strange speculations gradually arose in her mind.

That familiar name is—Quiet Mind.

When Shen You returned to Renxintang with Hong Xiugu, she was still thinking about this matter.

How did Master Jingxin's name end up on the list of those killed fifty years ago? Was it just a coincidence of the same name? No, Jingxin is not a common name.

So...

Shen You's heart pounded violently; he suddenly understood!

Jingxin had long since died. What he usually saw were spirits like Sanniang, even weaker than Sanniang. No wonder Jingxin rarely showed herself, and every time he tried to curry favor with her, she never reached out to accept the small gifts he offered, only telling him to put them down anywhere.

"Master Jingxin is dead... fifty years ago, she died at the hands of Bilin Langjun..."

Shen You pondered this fact repeatedly, and suddenly felt a chill in her heart.

"What exactly does Old Ghost Huang want to do? Does he want to cure the sick and save lives, or even bring the dead back to life? And why did he appear outside Renxin Hall at that time? Was he really there for the Dew of Creation, or was it actually for Lord Bilin?"

Shen You suddenly realized that Huang Laogui seemed to be telling the truth, and when he thought of San Niang, he felt his internal organs tighten.

"Why has Third Sister been able to hide in Renxin Hall all this time? Is it because of good luck, or is someone deliberately keeping her here?"

"Old Huang, are you really willing to let her go? After all, she's the one Bilin Langjun loves most..."

The more Shen You thought about it, the worse it seemed. He was almost certain that Huang Yaoshi had no good intentions and would never keep his promise.

Huang Yaoshi's goal was also to bring a woman back to life, but he made two preparations, one of which was to have himself cultivate the "Five Immortals' True Method".

He hated Bilin Langjun to the core, so there was no way he would treat San Niang kindly.

Cold sweat beaded on Shen You's forehead. He realized that the conflict was irreconcilable and the situation was far more serious than he could have imagined.

"That old bastard Huang is a real scoundrel... I need to be absolutely certain before I face him!"

Shen You quickened his pace, suddenly feeling even more eager to go back and practice.

In front of Huangfeng Courtyard.

Hong Xiugu glared at Shen You, somewhat displeased: "What's wrong with you all of a sudden? You suddenly became cold when you saw those monks... Do you think I'm fierce and don't want to be with me? And you don't accept my 'Phoenix Blood,' you just hate me..."

Shen You was in a real bind. Seeing that no one was around, he reached out and hugged her, finally managing to calm her down.

But as she left, she was still somewhat unhappy, huffing and puffing, "Who are you really thinking about?"

"I was just thinking about practicing my skills..." Shen You smiled wryly, "Who else could I be thinking about...?"

As Shen You said this, she couldn't help but think of Third Sister.

Hong Xiugu seemed to have noticed this, and her expression worsened as she left.