Chapter 138: Hall of Rebirth

Chapter 138: Hall of Rebirth

"Lily?"

"Brother Lu!" As the two descended the stairs, one after the other, several people approached them.

Lily's eyes were vacant as she lifted her bamboo cane and gently tapped Hao Tian's leg. "I'll take him to the hall to pay respects."

"There are snacks inside. You can entertain the guests," she said.

Hao Tian replied, "I'll accompany you."

"Lord Fountain of Forgetting doesn't like being disturbed," Lily repeated her earlier words, tapping her cane on the ground and stepping over the high threshold.

Hao Tian: "..."

Doesn't like being disturbed?

If I can't go, why can Lu Ran?

Lu Ran nodded to the group, reassuring them, "Don't worry, I'll be back soon."

"What just happened? Why was the energy fluctuation so intense?" Chang Ying couldn't help but ask.

Lu Ran casually explained, "Oh, Lord Fountain of Forgetting came to see me." He then stepped into the rear courtyard.

"Huh?" Chang Ying blinked her big eyes.

Everyone, including Hao Tian, was a bit stunned.

Lu Ran managed to maintain a calm expression, revealing a reassuring smile to the group, "Lord Fountain of Forgetting has an imposing presence, he really startled me."

Everyone: "..."

Lily let out a cold hum, seeming slightly displeased.

She didn't like people mentioning Lord Fountain of Forgetting's name too often.

The two walked one after the other on the stone path.

Lily tapped her cane as she walked slowly.

If she were truly blind, Lu Ran would have been patient, perhaps even offering a helping hand or supporting her.

But Lu Ran didn't think so.

He gazed at her beautiful back, clad in a pitch-black dress, "Can't you see?"

Lily: "I wish I could."

Lu Ran tried to probe further, "You can see me, but not the path?"

Lily paused, and the tapping of her cane ceased.

A gentle breeze blew, causing the bamboo leaves and exotic flowers to sway gently.

Lily furrowed her brows slightly, as if communicating with someone. After a while, her brows relaxed.

Lu Ran stood silently, observing this mysterious follower of Lord Fountain of Forgetting.

Fountain of Forgetting, Fountain of Forgetting.

The 'Forget' of the River of Forgetfulness, and the 'Spring' of the Yellow Springs Path.

Indeed, the deity's name matched its nature.

What a true netherworld! Lu Ran vividly remembered what he had witnessed on the second floor of the bamboo house.

Logically, those wraiths should have been absorbed by Lu Ran's Netherworld Eye, but those strange spirit coins had imprisoned the wraiths, preventing Lu Ran from succeeding.

Finally, Lily spoke, "People think I can't see... Hmm?"

Just as she took a step, she stumbled on the stone path.

The usually graceful woman looked flustered for once.

She staggered forward a few steps before steadying herself with her cane.

The rear courtyard fell silent once more.

Lu Ran smirked, "Wow."

Are you trying to make me trip here? Hao Tian and Lily, these siblings, seemed to have some kind of magic.

Whenever Lu Ran was with them, he always experienced awkward moments.

Lily adjusted her black skirt.

Her graceful movements masked the previous embarrassment, and she took confident steps forward again.

This time, she lifted her foot a little higher, "People believe that I can't see."

Lu Ran: "..."

You can see, can't you?

Tripping on a flat surface, I was indeed careless.

Lily: "Before meeting Lord Fountain of Forgetting, that was true."

Lu Ran became interested, "Did Lord Fountain of Forgetting cure your eye condition?"

Lily sighed softly, "In a way. I still can't see this world or the people in it.

I can only..."

Lu Ran raised his eyebrows slightly.

Lily turned her head slightly, revealing her profile to Lu Ran, "I can see ghosts and deities."

"So, you saw my eyes," Lu Ran contemplated.

"Yes," Lily smiled, "They are truly beautiful."

Lu Ran: "Such a pretty face, don't say such cruel things."

Lily, a little displeased: "I compliment your eyes, and you call me cruel."

Lu Ran hummed, "You want to extract them, don't you? We both know it."

"Hehe," Lily giggled softly, lowering her head, "I won't. I just want to play with them."

Lu Ran: ?

Lily whispered, "Not even letting me touch, you stingy ghost."

Lu Ran was quite impressed. You're even throwing a tantrum?

He suddenly spoke up, "Hey, you're veering off course, turn here!"

Lily: "..."

Lu Ran watched her get back on track and continued, "Does the Fountain of Forgetting's spell have something to do with wraiths?"

Lily nodded lightly.

Lu Ran: "Are those spirit coins some kind of spell? Are the wraiths inside all captured by you?"

Lily suddenly asked, "Do you know the name of this residence?"

Lu Ran paused for a moment before replying, "Bamboo Tranquility?"

Lily: "What does 'Tranquility' mean?"

Lu Ran thought for a moment and ventured, "Is it the 'tranquility' of guiding across, crossing the River of Forgetfulness?"

Lily, slightly surprised, turned to face Lu Ran.

A beautiful smile, like the one before, appeared on her face, "I didn't expect you to be so smart.

Yes, more or less."

Lu Ran shrugged, "Your brother explained the meaning of Lord Fountain of Forgetting's name on our way here."

Lily: "I help those wraiths escape their suffering, assist them in clearing their sins, and send them to where they belong.

Naturally, they offer me some money as a token of gratitude, right?"

Lu Ran was a bit puzzled, "Send them to where they belong?"

Lily walked ahead, "Free from earthly thoughts, no more pain, vanishing into the heavens and earth."

Lu Ran pouted, "If you don't help them, where will they go?"

Lily scoffed, "How could you mortals understand?

Wraiths are all in misery, enduring torment. Yes, you're different from ordinary people.

You understand."

Lu Ran fell silent.

He couldn't help but recall the numerous wraiths he had encountered on the battlefield.

The angry shouts, the piercing cries, and the heart-wrenching sobs still echoed in his mind.

Lu Ran took a deep breath, feeling a weight on his heart.

"As expected. Words should be spoken to those who understand." Lily naturally heard Lu Ran's sigh.

Lu Ran spoke softly, "Besides escaping suffering and being sent away, you also mentioned helping the departed souls atone for their sins?"

Lily didn't respond as the two of them finally walked through the courtyard, step by step, approaching the massive hall's entrance.

Although the hall was built from bamboo, it was quite grand and no less impressive than the temple halls of the mortal world.

Above the hall's entrance, there was a large plaque.

On it were three large characters—Hall of Rebirth!

"Tap, tap." Lily held her bamboo cane and gently knocked on the door.

Lu Ran waited quietly, wondering if there were other Followers of Forget inside the hall.

Lily spoke softly, "What are you waiting for?"

Lu Ran was taken aback, "Huh?"

Lily said, "Such a heavy door, do you expect me, a weak woman, to open it?"

Lu Ran rolled his eyes and stepped forward.

After a brief touch, he finally believed Hao Tian's words. This seemingly cold and indifferent girl did indeed enjoy a bit of mischief.

Hmm. Perhaps living alone for so long had made her a little mischievous.

"Creak~"

The bamboo doors parted to the sides, and Lu Ran witnessed a strange sight.

Red threads like fine rain, countless, hung down.

On each red thread was tied a spirit coin.

The red rain of threads swayed gently without wind, creating a beautiful scene.

But Lu Ran didn't find it beautiful; he only felt an eerie chill and a heavy ghostly presence!

"Forget Spring," Lu Ran murmured, his gaze sweeping past the beautiful red rain of threads, and into the depths of the hall.

There, a small shrine was placed, and within it, a small divine sculpture of the Lord Fountain of Forgetting.

The scale of the sculpture was surprisingly small in contrast to the grand hall, which was quite unexpected.

But the small sculpture's aura was not to be underestimated!

The thick deathly aura emanated from the shrine, and it was truly terrifying!

"Tap." Lily tapped her cane lightly and stepped into the hall.

Upon entering, she seemed to have activated a full-screen view!

Amidst the endless swaying red rain of threads, Lily walked with quick steps, moving forward.

The girl in the black dress resembled a dancing black phoenix butterfly, yet she didn't touch a single thread!

It was as if she had mastered some dark art!

Lu Ran didn't dare guarantee that he could pass through without touching a single thread and enter the depths of the hall.

"Come." Lily called out from a distance.

Lu Ran cautiously stepped inside and indeed touched many red threads.

The coins on the threads constantly touched each other, creating a pleasant sound.

Lily smiled, her words filled with joy, "Do you like music?"

Lu Ran: "."

What kind of question was that!

"Bow." Lily put down her cane and slowly knelt on the prayer mat.

Lu Ran's expression turned solemn, and for once, he clasped his hands together and bowed respectfully.

It was known that even when facing the divine sculpture of the Sword Deity, Lu Ran would only look up in reverence.

Lily's expression turned displeased, "I brought you before the Lord Fountain of Forgetting, why don't you kneel?"

Her words paused again.

After a brief moment, Lily spoke softly, "Yes."

After paying his respects, Lu Ran asked, "What did the Deity tell you?"

Lily slowly stood up, smoothing her long skirt as she often did, "The Lord Fountain of Forgetting asked me to be kind to you."

Lu Ran nodded silently.

"Choose one," Lily said softly.

"Choose what?"

"A string of coins, a reward from the Deity."

Lily turned to look at the "red rain of threads," her expression filled with reluctance.

"Is this some kind of artifact?" Lu Ran's expression was strange as he examined the strange sight, "And this is called a string of coins?

There's only one coin on each red thread."

Lily said, "Why don't you use your beautiful eyes to take a good look?"

"Huff~"

Lu Ran's eyes glowed with energy, and his round pupils transformed into cold, narrow slits.

Spell - Netherworld Eye!

"Gulp." Lu Ran swallowed.

This was no ordinary "red rain of threads." In another dimension, each red thread was filled with coins.

They were stacked layer upon layer, and the phrase "abundant harvest" could be used to describe it.

Lily's lips curved slightly, and she said calmly, "You asked me about helping the departed souls atone for their sins."

Lu Ran nodded, "Hmm."

"The heroic souls of humans, I will send them on their final journey."

Lily raised her hand and pointed at the countless strings of coins swaying in the air, "The evil demon souls will be sealed within these coins, allowing me to command and use them.

Until they atone for the sins they committed in the mortal world, perhaps I will show mercy and send them to their rebirth."

Although Lu Ran had mentally prepared himself, he was still shocked.

Each coin here sealed the soul of an evil demon!

The Lord Fountain of Forgetting was indeed an old acquaintance of the Lord Sheep.

It was a perfect match for their preferences!

What's the difference between throwing me into this Hall of Rebirth and throwing a mouse into a rice jar?

Hmm. It's a pity that the Lord Fountain of Forgetting is a bit stingy.

They only gave one string of coins.

If they had given a few more strings, the evil sculptures in my Divine Demonic Sculpture Garden would have soared!

"Shh," Lily suddenly raised her hand, signaling for silence.

Her slender, fair fingers gently picked up a coin, and she could feel the wailing and suffering of the soul within.

Lu Ran stared at this scene, unable to find words to describe the visual impact.

The girl in the black dress exuded ancient elegance and was truly graceful.

Yet, she kept company with the souls of the departed, imprisoning and controlling countless evil spirits.

Death was indeed not the end of suffering.

Without her permission, no soul could leave in peace.

Even in the afterlife, they had to endure torment and suffering, serving her whims.

"Do the evil demons have a chance to atone for their sins?" Lu Ran asked.

Lily twisted the coin between her fingers, as if deeply considering the question, "I'm not sure.

In my hands, they remain until they are worthless, their souls annihilated, and they have never atoned."

Lu Ran: "."

Alright,

Lily, you are a ruthless one!

(End of Chapter)

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