Rebirth as the Richest Woman in the World
Chapter 169 Pear Pear (first update)

Chapter 169: 169 Pear Pear (first update)

The bed held a little girl about seven or eight years old, her eyes tightly shut, her face deathly pale, dark circles under both eyes.

Her ghastly pale complexion seemed especially unsettling under the reflection.

The faint sound of breathing was nearly inaudible.

Chu Jin came to the bedside and sat down, extending his hand to feel the girl’s pulse, his expression somewhat grave.

The girl’s pulse was extremely weak, almost imperceptible, the situation quite dire. Chu Jin then lifted the girl’s eyelids, her pupils dilated and unfocused, showing signs of a person on the verge of death.

"Uncle, Auntie, have you fed Li Li anything in the past few days?"

Seeing Chu Jin’s troubled expression, the middle-aged couple exchanged a glance, and the woman spoke first, "Other than some milk, we haven’t fed her anything else."

"Only milk?" Chu Jin slightly furrowed his brow. The girl’s pulse was very weak, and just by Soul Departure Syndrome it shouldn’t be this severe.

Her vital spirit was not only departing her body but even her physical flesh had suffered damage.

"If it was just milk, Li Li’s condition shouldn’t be this serious. Uncle, Auntie, think carefully, is there anything else you might have fed Li Li."

"Oh, right!" The middle-aged woman recalled with a start, "A few days ago, a great immortal came to our house to perform a ritual, and he fed Li Li two bowls of Incense Ash Water..."

Chu Jin slightly frowned, "How could you feed a child such a thing!"

Incense ash contains too many harmful substances and chemicals—how could they casually have the child drink it?

The middle-aged man also looked distressed, "The great immortal said that the Incense Ash Water contained the blessings of our ancestors and could prevent evil spirits from possessing us, that’s why we..." he trailed off before pleading, "Master Chu, is there any hope for my daughter?"

Chu Jin sighed, "If it had been only the Incense Ash Water, it would be manageable, but your daughter has contracted Soul Departure Syndrome, also known as ’losing the soul’ in common parlance. A person has seven spirits within them, and from the day the soul departs, if there is no proper solution found, one spirit will be lost each day. Today is exactly seven days since Li Li fell unconscious, and now there is only one spirit left inside her. I’m afraid..."

Reaching this point, Chu Jin gently shook her head.

According to the Annotations of ’Shuowen Jiezi’: the soul, it is yang energy.

And as for the wisp, it refers to yin energy.

Now that there is but one spirit left, only yin energy remains in the body, and this child’s chances of surviving are exceedingly slim.

Upon hearing this, the couple’s emotions collapsed on the spot.

They both knelt before Chu Jin, begging, "Master, I implore you, please save my daughter, I beg you to save her at any cost, even if it shortens my lifespan by 20 years, I am willing. She is my only daughter..."

By the end, the middle-aged woman had burst into uncontrollable sobbing.

Mo Zhixuan looked at the couple with indifferent eyes, his inscrutable gaze void of warmth as if nothing could perturb his emotions.

Pity for the hearts of all parents in the world.

Chu Jin softly sighed, feeling a twinge in her nose. She leaned over to help the couple up, "Uncle, Auntie, don’t panic just yet. There might still be a way to save Li Li, but this will require your full cooperation."

Upon hearing this, a flicker of hope ignited in the couple’s previously dim eyes.

They eagerly nodded, "Yes, yes, yes, Master Chu, as long as you can save my daughter, I’m willing to do whatever it takes."

Chu Jin methodically took out an acupuncture kit from her backpack, inserting needles into the girl’s seven orifices while speaking, "I am now going to seal the remaining one spirit and three wisps within Li Li. Before nightfall, convince all the residents of this apartment building to bring in the brooms in front of their doors. I will try to summon Li Li’s six lost spirits back."

Placing a broom in front of the door indeed helps to ward off evil spirits.

However, once the spirit leaves the body, it becomes malevolent.

While these brooms drive away negative forces, they also make it impossible for the girl’s six remaining spirits to return home.

The couple might not understand the true purpose behind Chu Jin’s actions, but now they didn’t have the luxury of thinking too much.

If it could save their daughter, they would be willing to climb a mountain of swords or plunge into a sea of flames.

Listening to Chu Jin’s words.

A rare flicker of change appeared in Mo Zhixuan’s eyes, as he knew that souls on the brink of extinction, should one try to defy fate and snatch a life from the hands of the Ghost Envoys, any misstep could lead to backlash and punishment by the Heavenly Dao.

With this thought, Mo Zhixuan’s gaze tightened, and he instinctively raised his eyes to look at Chu Jin.

Under the light, the girl’s serious and focused demeanor, her exquisitely beautiful features showed a hint of stubbornness, and her natural poise was captivating.

Mo Zhixuan strode quickly to Chu Jin’s side, his expression extremely tense, and took the Golden Needle from her hand. Looking down at her, he parted his thin lips to speak, "She is supposed to be a dead person. You should not go against the heavens. Do you realize the consequences of failure if you do this?"

Chu Jin looked at him with a detached expression, "I only know that Li Li’s parents really need her."

She had just seen the breath of extinction in the eyes of that couple; if something were to happen to this child, it’s likely they wouldn’t survive either.

Having lived once again, she cherished life, valued life.

Whether it was someone else’s life or her own, in any case, she couldn’t just watch life fade away before her eyes.

Even if there was only a one in ten thousand chance, she wanted to try.

Mo Zhixuan looked at her, sighed softly, reached out to rub her head, and murmured lowly, "What a foolish girl."

His tone was somewhat deep and helpless.

At this moment, a crisp clattering sound suddenly filled the otherwise quiet room.

This sound was odd, like the sound of metal chains dragging on the ground, heavy and eerily bizarre.

It also carried a hint of chill.

Chu Jin narrowed her eyes slightly, her ears twitched, and she was about to stand up from her stool, but Mo Zhixuan saw through her thoughts.

A pair of large hands pressed on her shoulders, and his low, magnetic voice resounded beside her ear, "Sit here quietly, don’t move."

The cool breath on her neck tickled a bit, and Chu Jin unconsciously froze.

By the time she came to her senses, the man beside her had vanished, and the room’s door was closed.

Most importantly, she found herself completely stiffened, unable to move at all; even bending a finger was extremely difficult.

Come on! Telling her not to move, she had to be capable of moving in the first place!

Just as she wanted to speak up, she found she couldn’t utter a single syllable.

Outside the room, in the living room.

"Black and White Impermanence, long time no see," the man slowly emerged from the room.

Upon hearing this, two figures, one black and one white, gradually appeared in the air.

These were the Ghost Envoys known as Black and White Impermanence.

Black and White Impermanence each held a mourning stick, one black and one white, and also had thick, long chains hanging from their waists.

The chains were called Ghost Chains, specifically designed to handle harmful ghosts that refuse to heed guidance.

The clattering sound just now had come from these Ghost Chains.

Seeing the visitor, Black and White Impermanence both showed reverence on their faces and bent forward with hands clasped, saying, "Greetings, Mr. Mo."

Their attitude was exceedingly respectful.

Mo Zhixuan gave a slight nod, "I wonder what brings the two ghost lords here today?"

Black and White Impermanence exchanged glances, both seeing confusion in each other’s eyes.

Where else could a Ghost Envoy appear if not to collect souls? What other business could they have?

Could it be for tea?

Black and White Impermanence silently wept in their hearts.

Respected sir, if you have something to say, please just say it, don’t beat around the bush...

"Mr. Mo," Black Impermanence bowed to Mo Zhixuan, "We brothers have come to collect a soul. The daughter of this household, Wang Li Li, has exhausted her lifespan; with only one soul and three spirits remaining, there is no chance for her to live. We hope Mr. Mo can make it convenient for us so that we can return to the underworld and settle our duty."

"Her lifespan has expired?" Mo Zhixuan frowned slightly, "Does this mean she has no choice but to die?"

"Indeed," Black Impermanence bowed again, his manner exceptionally respectful.

This esteemed man was someone a mere Ghost Envoy like himself couldn’t afford to offend.

Mo Zhixuan narrowed his eyes slightly, then continued.

"To be frank, the male head of this household once did me a kindness. They only have this one child, and now I am entrusted with her care. I must cure this child. I hope the two ghost lords can do me this favor, accommodate me, so I can properly repay this debt of gratitude."