Zhang Baiyi asked, "What does it mean that the soul lamp is still burning?"
Luo Yunyan said: "It means that their three souls have not disappeared or been annihilated. They still exist in the world, but they are no longer in their own bodies."
Zhang Baiyi asked, "If someone stole the souls of so many people, what would he do with them?"
Luo Yunyan said: "I don't know much, but it can be used for at least two things. One is to refine soul weapons, and the other is to control ghost soldiers."
"Soldiers who have fallen in battle, when infused with their three souls, become ghost soldiers. They possess consciousness and can obey orders. However, because they lack the seven spirits, their bodies do not require food or rest, and they do not suffer from illness. They are not considered natural beings, so they are not resurrected from the dead.
A living person whose three souls have been taken away is stupid and dumb, like a walking corpse, but because he still has seven spirits, he can live and is subject to the destiny of birth, old age, sickness and death. Even if he is a fool who needs to eat and sleep, he is not considered dead.
In this way, one can even deceive the world of life and death."
Zhang Baiyi: "If it is used to refine a soul weapon, what kind of power will it have?"
Luo Yunyan: "It depends on the soul refiner's own ability, but it is still a bit strange to use these people's souls to refine soul tools.
When it comes to soul refining, there is always some selectivity in taking souls, choosing a certain type, but now those with soul loss are men, women, young and old, regardless of gender."
Xuanyuan Hao discovered that the number of people with "amnesia" reported from various places was no longer increasing, and the total number was 8,000, with an average of about a few hundred people in each county.
But why 8,000 people?
If you use the souls of 8,000 people to refine a soul weapon, what will it be?
If it is an army of 8,000 ghost soldiers, where would they be?
Eight thousand people.
Zhang Baiyi and Luo Yunyan finally arrived in Western Xinjiang. Seeing Helan City, he asked curiously, "Why is Priest Luo here too? Is Ye Zhou okay?"
Zhang Baiyi said, "Uncle He, this situation is a bit strange. Miss Luo is proficient in some strange secret techniques, which may be helpful."
Luo Yunyan handed a bundle to Helan Cheng and said with a smile, "Ye Zhou is very kind. He asked me to bring your wife a peacock feather dress. I thought, should I also give her a gift? So I matched her with a peacock headdress. Here they are."
Zhang Baiyi glanced at Luo Yunyan.
He then explained in detail to Helan Cheng the "amnesia" incident, how cases had been reported to the capital from various locations, with only Yunzhao Prefecture and Xijiang Prefecture remaining undetected. He also mentioned the latest information he had received: the number was eight thousand.
He Lancheng heard this and said, "Speaking of a team of 8,000 people who died in battle, I have heard He Qing talk about such a team. All 8,000 people died in battle. The leader was called Chen Yun, who was originally under the command of the Duke of Fuguo.
Shen Yun and He Qing were both young generals in the Northern Route Army. Shen Yun joined the army later than He Qing and was a rising star, making his mark. The two met once and felt a mutual admiration for each other. However, not long after, Shen Yun and his 8,000 men were killed in action at Labagou.
When He Qing heard that Chen Yun was trapped in Labagou, he led his troops there without the order of the Duke of Fuguo, but it was too late. Being trapped in that terrain without reinforcements was basically a massacre.
He Qing said that the strange thing about this matter was that he heard that Shen Yun was trapped not from the army, but from people living in the border area saying that there seemed to be a big battle in Labagou, which had been going on for almost three days.
He Qing inquired further and learned that Shen Yun had been at Labagou, having flown his troops to its aid, but it was too late. He saw only corpses and a river of blood. He Qing returned to the army to check the military documents, but found no military orders directing Shen Yun to Labagou. Why would he have led 8,000 men there? He Qing said that Shen Yun was not one to act rashly, and that this was truly strange.
Xuanyuan Hao has ordered the military to investigate all battles in which approximately 8,000 people were killed.
Upon hearing the news, the Duke of Fuguo stood there for a long time. He called the servant and asked, "Has the mistress of the master's house returned?"
The servant said, "He has returned."
"Go and tell her I want to see her."
The Duke of Fuguo's residence looked like a large mansion from the outside, but it was actually divided into two parts. The servants and money were separated, each managing their own people, each managing their own accounts, and each spending their own money. The mansion and garden were basically divided in half.
The wife of the Duke of Fuguo lived in the left courtyard, also known as the main house, with her son, whose heart disease was later cured, and her parents-in-law.
The Duke of Fuguo, his second wife, and their son lived in the right courtyard. The Duke of Fuguo had a second wife and a youngest son, whose status remained unknown. They were known only to the public as a cousin and her son, who had come to live with the Duke of Fuguo's mother.
The Duke of Fuguo went to the Left Courtyard to pay his respects to his parents first, and then went to the Madam's Courtyard. The two of them were silent for a long time. Finally, the Duke of Fuguo said, "If I die, can you take care of them and their child?"
The wife of the Duke of Fuguo said, "As a woman, I have been taking care of my parents and son for so many years. I am already willing but unable to do so. I am also old and in poor health. Please entrust the Duke of Fuguo to someone else."
The Duke of Fuguo said, "I'm asking for our son to be crowned Crown Prince. Could you please just take care of them and make sure they have something to eat and drink?"
The lady said, "The family split up many years ago, so I don't think they're short of food or money. Furthermore, after the split, the Duke's salary and rewards never went to the Zuo Mansion. Over the years, their food and drink expenses should have far surpassed ours. I'm afraid they don't deserve this kind of care."
If the Duke wants to make arrangements for his funeral, shouldn't he also take care of his parents first? "At least give them a few words of advice?"
Duke Fuguo said: "I know you will take good care of the child's grandparents.
Madam, even if I ask for the title of Crown Prince for Yi'er, can't that earn you to take care of her and her son?"
The lady said, "My Lord, please be careful with your words. When the family split up many years ago, I remember that you promised others that you would never call me Madam again in this life, so that others would not look down on you as not being Madam.
Yi'er has long since stopped expecting fatherly love. If the Duke is worried, he can ask for the title of Crown Prince for someone else.
If she needs a formal status, I've also told her we can divorce at any time."
The Duke of Fuguo said, "We were young husband and wife, and we swore an oath together. Now, even as I'm dying, you won't agree to my request?"
The lady said, "This mother and son wanted to kill Yi'er. Your precious son stabbed Yi'er in the stomach with a knife, and blood gushed out. If it weren't for the Ghost Valley Strange Doctor who suddenly came to see Yi'er, my son would have died. What else do you want from me?"
If it were us mother and son who stabbed your precious son, what would you do?
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