He had long since given up on worldly affairs, but he made an exception this time because of his junior brother's situation.

Lu Jingnian naturally understood the meaning behind the old Taoist's words, but he didn't say anything more. They were already very grateful that the old Taoist was willing to help them, and they couldn't push their luck any further.

only……

Before returning to the house, Lu Jingnian asked the old Taoist priest, "Master, after you bring Uncle back, if I have the chance to live, will I be able to visit him in the future?"

In Lu Jingnian's heart, his uncle was just like his adoptive parents, the closest people to him.

"If you can live, you can come." The old Taoist priest did not refuse, but he felt that Lu Jingnian would definitely not have the chance to come again.

Lu Jingnian thanked him and went back to his room.

Jiang Yue was still asleep because the old Taoist priest had put something to help her sleep in the water she had drunk earlier, so she was sleeping very soundly.

Lu Jingnian walked over and gently stroked Jiang Yue's eyebrows and eyes.

The night passed quickly.

As soon as it was light, Jiang Yue opened her eyes on the bed, her eyes filled with terror.

"Lu Jingnian!"

"Don't be afraid, Yueyue, I'm here."

Jiang Yue stared at Lu Jingnian, seemingly dumbfounded, before finally snapping out of it after two minutes.

"Lu Jingnian, I'm still here!"

She hugged Lu Jingnian tightly, her body trembling.

It terrified her. The feeling she had last night made her think that she was going to be replaced by Jiang Yue again.

"You've always been here, Yueyue, don't be afraid."

Lu Jingnian held Jiang Yue tightly, "I won't let anything happen to you again."

Under Lu Jingnian's comforting words, Jiang Yue gradually calmed down and told him about her experience last night. "When I was about to go to sleep last night, as soon as I closed my eyes, I felt like my eyelids were incredibly heavy. I wanted to open them, but I just couldn't."

I wanted to call out to you, but I couldn't make a sound. I felt the same way last time I fell asleep; it terrified me. I thought she was coming back.

No, it won't.

Lu Jingnian gently comforted her, "I asked the Taoist priest, and he said that your soul is currently unstable, which is why this is happening. However, you have Buddhist beads left by Master Huiyuan on you. As long as the beads don't fall off, she won't be able to take over your body."

"Sleep a little longer. I'll go see if the Taoist priest has woken up yet. Once he's awake, I'll have him help you stabilize your soul. After that, you can sleep peacefully."

Jiang Yue did not doubt Lu Jingnian; she knew that Lu Jingnian would never harm her.

"I'm not sleepy anymore, let's go together."

She happened to have something to ask the elder.

After tidying their clothes, Jiang Yue and Lu Jingnian left the room together.

They walked to the old Taoist priest's house, and before they even entered, they heard Shen Min expressing her gratitude to the old Taoist priest.

"Master, thank you so much."

Then there was Yao Hua, who held a folded talisman in her hand and cried as she thanked the old Taoist priest.

What happened?

Jiang Yue immediately walked over quickly.

"Yueyue, you're awake."

When Shen Min saw Jiang Yue, she immediately explained what had just happened to her, "Yueyue, this time the Taoist priest not only helped you, but also Huahua."

Last night, the Taoist priest said someone would die young, and I never expected it to be Hua Hua. The priest said Hua Hua would face a great calamity soon.

Shen Min truly felt sorry for Yao Hua. Yao Hua had been with Jiang Yue since she was a child, practically growing up in their home. Shen Min had long regarded Yao Hua as her own daughter.

"Fortunately, we met the Taoist priest this time. He gave Hua Hua a talisman, saying it could protect her."

"I see!"

Jiang Yue understood and thanked the old Taoist priest.

"Thank you, Taoist priest, for saving my sister."

Was the short-lived ghost the old Taoist priest mentioned last night Hua Hua?

Jiang Yue's thoughts raced slightly. The book mentioned Yao Hua's ending; although she suffered a miserable life after Jiang Yue's death, she didn't actually die...

Moreover, the old Taoist priest's words last night were clearly directed at Lu Jingnian.

"It's fate that you came. It's just a talisman, no need to thank me."

After the old Taoist priest finished speaking, he turned around and went into the house to get a peach wood sword.

"Come with me, I'll help you stabilize your soul."

The old Taoist priest led Jiang Yue to the backyard, not allowing anyone to follow.

The matter of solidifying the soul should not be disturbed by outsiders.

Jiang Yue followed them to the backyard, where several large trees were planted. In the middle of the trees was a platform made of black wood, on which the Bagua (Eight Trigrams) array was drawn.

"You sit up there."

The old Taoist priest pointed to the platform above and said.

Jiang Yue glanced at the platform and suddenly knelt down in front of the old Taoist priest.

The old Taoist priest was startled. "What are you doing? Get up!"

"Master, the short-lived ghost you mentioned last night isn't my sister, is it?"

Although her explanation seemed flawless, Jiang Yue didn't believe it. "You were talking about my husband last night, weren't you?"

"You said it, not I did."

The old Taoist priest shook his head frantically. He had promised the boy he wouldn't tell, absolutely not.

"Fine, since you won't say, then I won't say."

Let me explain.

Jiang Yue didn't expect to get anything out of the old Taoist priest. The cause wasn't important; she just wanted the result.

"Master, my husband has already told me that you are his uncle's senior brother."

Jiang Yue suddenly changed the subject.

The old Taoist priest looked at Jiang Yue, and couldn't quite figure out what this little girl was up to.

"yes."

He nodded, deciding to remain unchanged in the face of any eventuality.

He's lived to be this old, how could he possibly be outsmarted by a little girl?

Jiang Yue smiled when she saw the old Taoist priest nod, "You are Uncle's senior brother, so you are our uncle."

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