Corpse Recovery Diver
Chapter 387 - 69_2

Chapter 387: Chapter 69_2

"They are retrieving their own mother’s corpse, which doesn’t count as breaking the rules or stealing business."

*Though he felt a bit uneasy, it was just a casual endeavor, so they decided to go ahead and do it.*

Tan Wenbin set up the offering table and lit the candles, while Run Sheng brought over a small fishing boat and placed it by the river.

Yin Meng stood in front of the offering table and began the ritual.

Li Zhiyuan stood beside her, watching with great interest.

Compared to his own grandmaster’s casual attitude toward rituals, Yin Meng was noticeably more professional, even if some of the ceremonies were not entirely standard, they still had an ancient ceremonial feel.

Particularly intriguing to Li Zhiyuan was the obscure syllables that emerged from her throat, rapidly vibrating through her lips and teeth.

Last night, when the old man was handling business and faced the ghostly figure, it was with this manner of communication.

Some say ’ghost talk’ can sometimes be a term praising certain special abilities.

After the ritual was complete, Yin Meng began preparing to retrieve the corpse, but before she could leave the offering table, she saw that Run Sheng and Tan Wenbin had already set out in the boat, using her tools.

Yin Meng stood with her hands on her hips, looking at Li Zhiyuan with some helplessness, "How do they have the audacity."

"It’s fine, they’re just itching to do it."

Yin Meng laughed, "I’m itching to do it too."

Since her fees were high, she didn’t get many corpse retrieval contracts in a year, and this time she was eager to get her hands dirty.

Run Sheng and Tan Wenbin cooperated seamlessly; the two corpses were stuck together and couldn’t be separated, so they simply carried them side by side, with each carrying one, then:

"One, two, three!"

They jumped off the boat in unison onto the shore.

Yin Meng, having witnessed the whole process, said somewhat in surprise, "The corpse retrieval practices from Nantong are somewhat similar to ours here."

Li Zhiyuan was noncommittal, as if his own grandmaster had done it, Yin Meng likely wouldn’t have felt this way.

The methods Run Sheng used were corrected by himself according to the records in Wei Zhengdao’s book, including the moves to deal with corpses from the "Righteous Demon Extermination Records," which he taught to Run Sheng, and Tan Wenbin learned from Run Sheng.

It could be said that what Run Sheng showcased just now was textbook standard, the most professional regulated actions.

Too lazy to unload and roll them again, the two carried the bodies straight into the One-Eyed Granny’s home, laying them on a long bench covered with a large bamboo mat.

The One-Eyed Granny found a white bedsheet to cover her son and daughter-in-law, then her nose tingled, and just as she was about to start crying, two women beside her nudged her waist, whispering a few words into her ear.

The One-Eyed Granny immediately regained her composure, first clearing out the villagers who came inside to see the bodies, allowing only her own relatives, then she specifically took Yin Meng’s hand, pulling her inside, and then propped up the door panel of the living room.

Outside, the villagers were whispering among themselves.

Tan Wenbin saw Li Zhiyuan sitting on a small stool, so he squatted next to him and curiously asked, "Brother Xiao Yuan, why aren’t they preparing for the funeral? What are they up to?"

Li Zhiyuan said, "Entrusting the orphan."

Tan Wenbin exclaimed, "Can she be that shameless?"

Li Zhiyuan didn’t reply, looking down at a worm wriggling its way out of the dirt, half inside and half outside.

Tan Wenbin asked again, "Brother Xiao Yuan, so what do we do?"

"What to do?"

"I mean, should we help her?"

"What’s it got to do with us?"

"At the very least, we’re friends, right?"

"Then respect her choice as a friend."

"Uh..." Tan Wenbin scratched his head forcefully, "But this is awkward; what if she makes a bad decision and agrees?"

"Then respect her fate."

Inside the house.

Yin Meng stood in the middle, surrounded by a group of people, including the two boys.

The One-Eyed Granny pointed at the group of adults and introduced, "Granddaughter, these are all your relatives: this is your uncle, this is your second uncle, this is your aunt, and second aunt..."

The One-Eyed Granny had three sons and one daughter; Yin Meng’s mother married her youngest son.

Yin Meng’s gaze swept over these "relatives" who had nothing to do with her by blood.

At this moment, each one of them was wearing a smile.

The One-Eyed Granny continued, "Granddaughter, your parents are gone, my world has collapsed, and as an old lady, I’m not in good health. These two grandsons can’t be left unlooked after.

They need to study, eat, and dress, and I really can’t bear it alone ~"

The One-Eyed Granny started her lament again.

A group of "uncles and aunts" immediately chimed in:

"Yes, yes."

"It’s tough, really tough."

Yin Meng remained silent.

Seeing the girl not responding, the One-Eyed Granny was not discouraged. She took hold of Yin Meng’s hand and called the two grandsons over:

"Come on, Niuwa, Mawa, from now on, you’ll be with your sister. She will provide for your meals and schooling. Quick, thank your sister."

"Thank you, sister."

"Thank you, sister."

The One-Eyed Granny turned to Yin Meng and said kindly,

"This arrangement is also for your own good. You’re an only child at home, and if you get married in the future, you wouldn’t have any natal family to support you, leaving you vulnerable to bullying.

Niuwa and Mawa are your biological brothers, from the same mother. If you raise them, they’ll support you in the future, being your backbone and confidence.

This matter is settled."

The One-Eyed Granny was ready to open the door with a grin. Once they discussed the matter inside, she planned to share it with the villagers. Even without a written agreement, going through this process made it a settled matter.

Yin Meng finally asked, "You want me to raise the two of them?"

"Ah, yes, you do like your two little brothers, don’t you? See, how well-behaved they are."