Chapter 879: Chapter 860: Mixed Fortunes
The Soul Nourishing Bottle is a Magic Artifact refined by Qin Liuxi herself. Whether there is a soul body inside, she just needs to take a glance to know.
Ever since Lan You was found and placed in the bottle because his soul body was not stable, Lan Xing has been carrying the bottle with him. He either stays in the city for a short ti or lives in the Daoist Temple because he can attend morning classes with the Daoist there. So for the past two months, he has been staying at the temple. Last winter, he even helped with so charitable work and has beco a devout believer of Qingping Temple.
A few days ago, Lan You was fine, being nourished inside the Soul Nourishing Bottle. Now, his soul has disappeared.
Lan Xing was already very anxious. Hearing Qin Liuxi’s question, he cald himself down and said, “Yes, after finishing the morning lessons, I helped Daoist Qingyuan with the temple’s ledger. When I rembered to talk to Xiao You, I was shocked to find I hadn’t heard his voice for a long ti. He was gone.”
Lan Xing’s voice was trembling slightly, and with a pale face, he asked, “Junior Temple Master, did Xiao You go back?”
Qin Liuxi said calmly, “You must know that his physical body is still alive in the original world, so he must return one day. Staying here as a wandering soul is not good for him. Over ti, he would beco a wandering soul and might even have his soul devoured by other powerful ghosts. It’s not worth it.”
Lan Xing felt a pang in his heart and forced a smile, “I know.”
But knowing is one thing; every ti he thought of him already leaving, it felt like his heart was being torn apart with pain.
Qin Liuxi took the Soul Nourishing Bottle from his hand and held it, her eyes slightly closed. She calculated with her fingers for a while, then opened her eyes and said, “He hasn’t returned yet, but he’s gone sowhere else. It’s not of his own will, it seems like soone summoned him away.”
Lan Xing’s face turned even whiter. “Like last ti?”
“Hard to say, before he was forcibly possessed by soone. Now he is only a soul body, if soone summoned him, who knows for what purpose.” Qin Liuxi said tactfully, “Don’t think too much about it, it might turn out to be a good thing.”
Lan Xing did not feel comforted.
Lan You was an Outer Heaven Person, with no connections in this world. Who would summon him, find him, and forcefully summon his soul away without a word? It must be soone with formidable power.
Lan Xing was not a fool. He was sure Lan You did not leave willingly because he knew Lan You’s nature. He wouldn’t just disappear without saying a word without a greeting. It must be sothing beyond his control.
And what would compel him so much? Naturally, the person behind it had extraordinary power.
Qin Liuxi saw Lan Xing’s gloomy expression and didn’t say any more empty words to console him. They were all smart people; whatever could be thought of would be thought of. It’s likely that Lan You didn’t encounter anything good, and she had already divined this.
The ons were mixed.
And Lan You’s soul breath was not great either.
“You stay at the Daoist Temple, I’ll go look for him.”
Lan Xing imdiately said, “I’ll go with you.”
Qin Liuxi refused this ti, “It’s dangerous, you better not go. Besides, it’s ti for you to let go!”
Lan Xing’s entire body stiffened, and his already pale face turned completely bloodless upon hearing those words.
Qin Liuxi sighed and turned to go inside.
She could follow Lan You’s soul breath to find him but couldn’t go without any preparation. Moreover, she wanted to take Teng Zhao with her.
Turning a new year, her disciple would be nine years old. He needed more training to beco stronger. One only becos adept by taking on many challenges along the path of training.
Since she planned to teach her disciple along the way, she needed to be well-prepared.
Teng Zhao was a bit happy to hear that Qin Liuxi was taking him out. Seeing Wang Chuan pouting unhappily, he said, “You’re still young, the master won’t take you because this task is dangerous. Otherwise, if we had to look after you and sothing went wrong, what then? When we get back, I’ll take you to the street and get you a sugar rabbit, okay?”
“Senior brother, is this true?”
“A gentleman’s word is as good as gold.”
Only then did Wang Chuan smile, and she sighed, “When will I be as smart and powerful as senior brother?”
“When you’re a bit older. Aren’t you already able to recite the Tangtou Song and recognize all the acupoints? Even your uncle Ming Yan isn’t as good as you!” Teng Zhao praised her for once.
Wang Chuan felt a bit shy and proudly puffed out her small chest, “It’s all because my master taught well, and I’ll beco even more powerful.”
Teng Zhao rubbed her little pigtail on her head, “Then senior brother will wait and see.”
Qin Liuxi packed a backpack and ca out, seeing the two of them with heads close together, “What are you two talking about?”
Wang Chuan stood up, holding her master’s hand, and affectionately rubbed her palm, “Master, I’ll definitely learn well.”
“Not lazy anymore?” Qin Liuxi raised an eyebrow.
Wang Chuan blushed, “I’m seven years old now, all grown up.”
Qin Liuxi smiled, “Alright then, when your senior brother and I co back, I want to see three peace charms.”
Wang Chuan let out a sound of shock, her mouth hanging open, looking distressed.
Drawing talismans isn’t sothing everyone has a great talent for. Her master is a super genius, whose talismans have spirit light with just a thought. Even her senior brother, although not as good as her master, is better than many uncles in the temple.
The peace charms from the temple and Feichang Dao were all made by her senior brother. He even drew a single Five Thunders Talisman, but it turned his face as pale as a ghost, and he took several days to recover. He didn’t dare rush it after that, as he was still young and overusing his spiritual energy would harm his foundation.
Being able to draw a Five Thunders Talisman at this age is already incredibly impressive and indicates he has grasped the essence of the Five Thunders Talisman.
But Wang Chuan can now only draw peace charms with so spiritual energy, which is still better than those fake God Sticks. She’s capable, but with such a genius like her senior brother, she seems clumsy in comparison.
Qin Liuxi lightly pinched Wang Chuan’s little cheek, “Be good, and don’t run around.”
Mrs. Wang ca over as Qin Liuxi was about to set off, mainly because she was worried about when Qin Liuxi would return, given the business she had ntioned needing resolving. So she ca to ask for her thoughts.
“Your father is in mourning duty, and going back to the capital won’t change much. I think we should stay in the old house for a few more years, especially since the Old Lady is no longer here, and the household duties in the capital’s mansion can be managed by your second aunt. I just want to return to inventory and secure my dowry, then co back.”
Although the Sage showed rcy and returned the family assets, there will definitely be so losses. It won’t be just as it was before; otherwise, where would the spoils for those who confiscated the property co from?
Of course, Mrs. Wang wanted to stay but couldn’t disregard Qin Liuxi’s wishes, so she had to ask her.
Besides that big pig hoof Qin Bohong, Qin Liuxi’s impression of the other mbers of the main branch was fine, so she said, “If you want to stay, stay. But the second branch has to be sent away. They cause too much fuss every day and it’s very annoying.”
Mrs. Wang was overjoyed and smiled, “Alright, I know what to do then.”
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