Chapter 6 introduces reincarnation
Upon hearing Wang Yidu's words, Old Master Zhang hurriedly said: "Orchid, rest assured, in the future I will certainly take good care of your parents..."
Wang Yi completely ignored the terrified old master and then spoke to the lingering soul of Lan Hua: "Although your parents sold you to Master Zhang as a concubine, no one forced you to do so. Moreover, Master Zhang is kind-hearted and charitable, a good man known throughout the area. Now that your soul lingers, do you still wish to harm others?"
Old Master Zhang felt a palpable chill strike his back as he noticed Wang Daxian staring intently behind him, causing his entire body to stiffen, rooted in place and unable to move
As soon as Wang Daxian's words left his mouth, the temperature in the entire room instantly dropped. Although it was the sweltering summer season, Elder Zhang was still shivering all over. Nevertheless, Orchid's lingering spirit did not manifest. Wang Daxian turned the bronze mirror in his hand, scanning the room while continuing to recite the earlier incantation. After three rounds of searching, there was still no sign of any disturbance.
"What... what is going on?" Old Master Zhao cautiously looked around and asked in a trembling voice
The light reflected from the bronze mirror in Wang Yidu's hand shone upon the orchid, and it seemed that the orchid's lingering soul could sense it. A hint of confusion flickered in its hollow eyes as it turned its gaze towards Wang Yidu. Upon seeing this, Wang Yidu hurriedly took out a small, yellowish cloth bag from his sleeve and approached Old Master Zhang, softly murmuring: "Orchid, you have chosen the path of death at such a young age, yet you disregard the feelings of your living parents! Now you come out to cause trouble and frighten people; is this the right thing to do?"
Wang Daxian slightly nodded, transferring the copper mirror from his right hand to his left. He then took out a talisman from his bosom, silently reciting a few incantations. With a flick of his hand, the talisman instantly ignited into a ball of blue flame, illuminating the room with a bluish light. Subsequently, holding the copper mirror in his right hand, he reflected the flame onto the wall, creating a point of light. With his left hand, he shook a bell and said, "Orchid, I come to guide you into reincarnation"
The lingering spirit of the orchid cast a faint glance at Master Wang, then turned to look at the elderly Zhang, who was sweating profusely. Ultimately, she finally opened her mouth! However, she was unable to speak human words; instead, she emitted a chilling wail that sent shivers down the spine, instilling fear in those who heard it
Upon hearing this, the spirit of the orchid spoke again, still emitting a mournful cry. Lord Zhang looked at Wang Yidu in confusion, only to see Wang Yidu smiling as he addressed the spirit of the orchid: "Since you can think this way, it is indeed rare. Now, please enter this bag of mine, and I will go to your grave to heal your soul, so that you may soon reincarnate. To be honest, you will encounter a benefactor in your next life, and you will never have to worry about food and clothing! If you have come to terms with this, then please enter on your own." After saying this, he opened the cloth bag in his hand. Seeing this, the orchid spirit glanced at Lord Zhang and then dove right in.
This turn of the head is of no concern; although he had seen the remnants of the orchid's spirit last night, at that time the orchid was sitting on the roof, and the room was dimly lit. Therefore, he did not clearly see the appearance of the orchid's spirit. Now, seeing it from such a close distance, all the hair on his body suddenly stood on end, and he felt his tongue stiffen, rendering him speechless
Upon hearing this, Old Master Zhang became even more certain that the orchid was right behind him. His heart was filled with increasing fear, but he realized that if this matter was not resolved promptly, his family would surely face unrest in the future. Thus, he steeled himself and turned around...
Wang Daxian furrowed his brows in deep thought, feeling that something was amiss. According to mhetushu.com, the remnant soul of the orchid should possess no significant Daoist cultivation. Under this summoning, it should have appeared by now, yet why was there still no sign? Doubts began to arise in his mind. Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck him; he had only illuminated the areas in front of him, neglecting the space behind Zhang Laotai, up to the door! With this thought, he abruptly turned around, directing the copper mirror straight towards the area behind Zhang Laotai. Sure enough, he saw that less than half a foot behind Zhang Laotai stood a figure in red clothing, with a pale blue complexion, long hair cascading down, and suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck him; he had only illuminated the areas in front of him, neglecting the space behind Zhang Laotai, up to the door! With this thought, he abruptly turned around, directing the copper mirror straight towards the area behind Zhang Laotai. Sure enough, he saw that less than half a foot behind Zhang Laotai stood a figure in red clothing, with a pale blue complexion, long hair cascading down, and both feet off the ground, a remnant soul with a blank expression, staring at him with hollow eyes! If this remnant soul was not the orchid, then who could it be?
Old Master Zhang had no idea what the orchid meant, thinking that her wailing was an expression of anger. Terrified, he knelt down with a thud and repeatedly bowed, saying: "Orchid! If you had mentioned even half a word of refusal that day, I certainly would not have forced you! Although there is a significant age difference between us, consider this: since your parents sold you to me, have I ever forced you to do anything? Has my family ever treated you with even a hint of disdain? Why must you seek to harm the Zhang family?"
As soon as one entered, a chill immediately enveloped the space. The sky outside was devoid of stars and the moon, making the room appear even darker. Old Master Zhang closely followed Wang Daxian and whispered, "Last night, the orchid was sitting right on that beam..." As he spoke, he pointed to the now empty beam.
Master Zhang, you have misunderstood her intentions! What she meant earlier was that she did not wish to harm the Zhang family. Before marrying you, she already had someone she loved. However, due to her parents' orders and the matchmaker's words, she felt she had no choice but to comply. The night before she married into the Zhang family, that man sought her out and scolded her for being fickle. Her heart was torn with anguish, which led her to contemplate ending her life. Yet, before she could do so, she remembered her elderly parents, and thus this lingering resentment has remained here.