Chapter 1, the soul returns!
A mysterious array of symbols that gathers spiritual energy and suppresses malevolence is formed in an instant
Snap
The banners suddenly shattered into four pieces, and the malevolent spirits that were bound and imprisoned within them instantly transformed into wisps of smoke and dissipated
Old Master, since there is no hope for the son-in-law to return to life, it is better to arrange for the subsequent matters as soon as possible
Qianxuan Continent, Silver Moon Empire, Dark Moon City, Yu Family Town
The courtyard gradually fell into silence
The cold force transforms into green smoke, entering from above!
Four beams of azure light, akin to cold lightning, shot out swiftly from his cuffs, piercing into the four soul-calling banners
"Old Master, as you can see, the Mr. Ning you invited has a shallow level of cultivation and is no match for me. " Yin Jue sighed and said, "As for the Young Master, I have already tried every method available. If there were even a glimmer of hope, would I let it go without a fight?"
However, the one causing the major problem now is the human soul
The maid in purple and Ning Ji, after assisting Yu Can back into the wheelchair, could no longer contain themselves and angrily exclaimed: "Yin Jue, that vile old dog, if left in the Yu family, will eventually bring harm to everyone in the clan!"
After a brief moment, when Yu Can, Ning Ji, and the purple-clad maid had mostly recovered from their injuries, the enigmatic and unfathomable array of symbols transformed once again into a flock of birds and flew away
The remaining birds, in the moment of their flight, suddenly transformed into magnificent spiritual symbols, radiating divine light and colors, filling the courtyard with overflowing spiritual energy
"Shadow Deity! In our Silver Moon Empire, how many Shadow Deities do we have? Such figures, who drift among the clouds and can traverse thousands of miles with a single thought, how could my fallen Yu family have the qualifications to associate with them?" Yu Can's eyes gradually dimmed, and with a heart like dead ashes, he said: "My grandson is gone. That thing, even if I have to destroy it and let the entire Yu family accompany it to the grave, I will never hand it over to them!"
Old master, you should go and rest. The young master is still breathing, and has not truly passed away yet; there may still be a glimmer of hope. Please do not lose heart.
His facial expression seems to be eternally frozen in a state of indignation and annoyance, with no trace of subtle change possible.
Bold and shameless servant! Yin Jue exclaimed in a low voice
As for the Earth Soul and the Heaven Soul, for reasons unknown, they have never been able to manifest.
A graceful and agile little bird, formed from pure spiritual energy, flies in and wanders within the old residence of the Yu family
The young master was killed because of you all
Yu Can struck the wheelchair forcefully with both hands, attempting to sit up, yet forgetting that his legs had long been broken. In a fit of uncontrolled emotion, he fell from the wheelchair to the ground like a startled horse, his forehead striking the hard bluestone floor, leaving him in a state of utter disarray
In the ancestral hall of the Yu family, a renowned family of medicinal herbs, the cold wind howls and withered leaves swirl around
During this period, I will continue to devote some effort to the Yu family, addressing the numerous visible troubles and complexities.
Yu Can's eyes were rapidly filled with a scarlet hue, as if they were about to burst at any moment.
Yin Jue, having struck twice, remained standing in place without moving, while Yu Can happened to fall right at his feet
Yin Jue
Over the years, Young Master Yu has found it difficult to remember past events, unable to retain the lessons and studies taught to him, all due to the absence of his earthly spirit, which has prevented various life experiences and memories from being imprinted and gathered.
The flames of anger in Yu Can's eyes extinguished in an instant, leaving only the sensation of his forehead being sliced by a cold, icy blade, while another malevolent will forcefully seeped down from his brow.
Since the incident involving his son and daughter-in-law, and after having his legs brutally broken by enemies, Yu Can no longer hopes for the Yu family to regain its former glory. He only wishes that his grandson, who was born with inherent flaws, can successfully give birth to offspring, ensuring that the Yu family has a successor.
Since you are unwilling to speak, I will dig it out myself
Three hundred years later
"Be careful, there may be ears on the other side of the wall, speak cautiously!" Ning Ji whispered, noticing that Yu Can's expression was not right, he gave a glance to the maid in purple.
Whether it is Ning Ji or Yu Can, they suddenly feel completely at ease, as if bathed in the nourishing brilliance of a thousand rays of light, with their mental exhaustion and physical injuries gradually improving
The elderly gentleman Yu Can, who had broken both legs many years ago, sat slumped in a wooden wheelchair, his face filled with sorrow. "Old Ning, is it true that my grandson will never return?"
Brother Ning
... ...
The maid in purple attire, without further ado, pushed the wheelchair and hurriedly left the courtyard
The soul returns, oh, the soul returns!
But now
However, while the earth soul and the heaven soul are important, the human soul is the key to life and death. The human soul, also known as the fate soul or the main soul, is immortal; as long as the human soul exists, the person does not die
With Yin Jue's fierce shout, a slender line of blood suddenly tore open at the center of Yu Can's brow
Grandfather Yu, I will strictly discipline the household servants, and I hope you will take care of yourself during this difficult time. As for the matter of the marriage contract, since Yu Yuan has already passed away, I will inform my father, and the two parties will meet soon to dissolve the engagement at the earliest opportunity
The maid in the purple dress rapidly froze from head to toe at a visibly discernible speed, and within just a few breaths, the charming young girl had transformed into a tragic ice sculpture, all vitality temporarily sealed away.
It is merely a state of confusion, unaware of the past, yet due to the enduring spirit of the individual, Young Master Yu has peacefully traversed seventeen years.
Ning Ji collapsed to the ground with a thud, drenched in cold sweat, with dirty blood oozing from the corners of his eyes and ears, presenting a sight that was utterly horrific, resembling the malevolent spirits within the previous banners
Outside the old residence of the Yu family, a sudden cold voice rang out, resembling the cry of a phoenix, yet akin to a sharp ice sword, abruptly piercing the chest of everyone present
Ning Ji put away the bronze bell, glanced at the ancestral hall, and after a moment of silence, said: "A person is born with three souls: the earth soul, which gathers memories; the heaven soul, which unlocks wisdom; and the human soul, which controls one's own flesh and blood body, as well as all actions and cultivation."
An old man, clad in gray and emaciated, sways a copper bell as he wanders around the ancestral hall. Accompanied by the tinkling sound of the bell, the old man occasionally emits a somber and deep howl, reminiscent of malevolent spirits weeping in the depths of the underworld.
Outside the courtyard, a young maid in purple emerged, pointing at Yin Jue and shouting loudly: "What I saw with my own eyes is that it was you, it was you who caused the death of the young master!"
Ning Ji was about to raise an army to seek justice when suddenly the air became chaotic, and he felt four distinct forces rolling in from the soul-calling banner he had refined, like a torrential flood
You
Miss has been busy for your Yu family for half a year, yet you still refuse to hand over what is requested. Miss can wait, but we cannot wait any longer
Whoosh! Whoosh whoosh whoosh!
As this person's figure arrived, the four spirit-raising banners at the corners of the ancestral hall, with their fierce and menacing apparitions, seemed to suddenly transform from living beings into lifeless objects, no longer exhibiting any semblance of struggle to break free, and eerily fell silent.
Puff
A cluster of greenish flames suddenly drifted from her fingertips, emanating a chilling and eerie aura, which instantly floated above the head of the maid in purple attire, hovering and twisting.
In the late hours of the night, above the old ancestral hall, sudden winds and clouds changed dramatically, accompanied by flashes of lightning and thunder, as the space twisted and trembled violently
Every word spoken by Ning Ji was like a sharp blade, piercing into Yu Can's heart, causing him unbearable pain and leaving him in tears.
Where is there still a glimmer of hope? After they left, Ning Ji remained silent for a while and murmured, Tonight, he is destined to not make it through. After saying this, he shook his head and walked out dejectedly
A discordant, low voice suddenly rang out, and soon a short old man floated into the courtyard, standing directly in front of Yu Can's wheelchair. After slightly bowing, he looked down at Yu Can from a position of superiority and spoke again: "Old master, please accept your sorrow and adapt to the changes. No one wishes for anything to happen to the son-in-law, but now that it has come to this, for the future of the Yu family, it is better to make a decision early."
The night is deep and profound
Two clusters of purple ghostly flames suddenly coalesced quietly from the depths of Yin Jue's eyes
"Mr. Ning, with your mere cultivation in the Yellow Court realm, do you really think that by borrowing a broken soul summoning banner and haphazardly laying down a soul summoning formation, you are helping the young master return to life?" The short old man let out a cold snort, waved his large sleeves, and said, "What I cannot accomplish, how can you?"
Yin Jue is not wrong; my cultivation level is still shallow, merely at the Yellow Court realm. If a strong practitioner at the Yin Spirit realm were present, they might be able to see through everything in the young master's mind with their Yin Spirit projection, and even employ extraordinary means to prevent the young master's soul from dissipating.
Old Master, it is all the misdeeds committed by Yin Jue!
"Old Master." Yin Jue leaned down, tearing off the mask of hypocrisy, his gaze cold and somber as he said: "My young lady is marrying your Yu family's foolish son, and you know very well the reasons behind it. Your Yu family is beset by internal and external troubles, and many predicaments have been resolved one by one by my young lady. Without her, the Yu family would have long been ruined.
As for being muddled and acting erratically, it is due to the celestial soul not having awakened, resulting in a state of ignorance and chaos
Yin Jue lowered his head, let out a soft sigh, retracted all his magical powers, and like an ethereal night specter, drifted away
Upon closer inspection, one will find that those engraved foreign objects are gradually and clearly fading away, as if the ink of the engraving is being washed away by clear water
The thick rock ice covering the purple-clad maid was pecked and shattered by the birds. One bird transformed into a warm current, flowing gently into her slightly bulging chest, helping her to regulate her vital energy and restore her vitality
Ning Ji was unable to withstand the blow, and a mouthful of fresh blood gushed out. His entire spirit seemed to collapse in an instant, his complexion pale and his body trembling
Yu Can pressed his hands on the wheelchair, veins bulging, and shouted in anger, "Yin Jue, what have you done?!"
The cold voice gradually faded away. The speaker never truly revealed themselves from beginning to end
After a long time, the old man stopped in silence, gently shaking his head at the elder of the Yu family to indicate his inability to help
Young Master Yu, being different from ordinary people, I had determined early on that among the three souls of heaven, earth, and man, only the human soul is innate.
Two intersecting bright cracks formed a "十" shape, suddenly tearing through the void. At the intersection of the "十" shape, dazzling light shone blindingly, and then two dark shadows flew out one after the other, all vanishing into the ancestral hall of the Yu family old residence
At the four corners of the ancestral hall, four soul-calling banners are erected, fluttering in the wind. The surfaces of the banners are adorned with depictions of ghostly figures, baring their fangs and claws, as if attempting to break free and choose a person to devour
Old Yin! Stop!
In the depths of the ghostly fire, there are fragmented symbols, twinkling like scattered starlight, seemingly capable of captivating souls and refining the human heart
Do not say anymore. Yu Can, sitting in the wheelchair, gazed blankly at the ancestral hall where his grandson was placed, murmuring in a daze, "Will my grandson truly never return again"