Chapter 105 Ning Bao Leaves
With the help of Shen Junshan and the villagers, the remains of 108 people were quickly buried.
Although there was no coffin and it was just a simple burial, it still brought some peace to the souls who were originally filled with resentment.
After dealing with things here, Ning Bao solemnly pulled Shen Junshan aside.
"Uncle, I have some things to take care of here and can't go back with you for the time being, but don't worry, I'll come find you after I've finished taking care of them."
Shen Junshan panicked when he heard that Ningbao was leaving. He knew how much his brother-in-law's family valued this little girl they had taken in.
But now that his brother-in-law and his family have entrusted the child to him, he hasn't taken good care of him. He won't be able to explain this to his family.
Besides, he had a good impression of Ningbao and liked her very much during the time they spent together.
He only has two brothers, Shen Sijian and Shen Sikang, in his family, and he has long regarded his niece Ningbao as his own daughter.
Shen Junshan was filled with worry upon hearing that Ning Bao was leaving.
"Ningbao, where are you going?"
It's a famine year now, and there have been cases of cannibalism in many places. Your uncle knows you're capable, but no matter how capable you are, you're still just a three-year-old child.
Your uncle is really worried about you going alone. How about this, your uncle will take you. Your uncle may not have many other skills, but he certainly has brute strength. Wherever you want to go, your uncle will go with you. That way, the family can feel more at ease.
Hearing Shen Junshan's words, Ning Bao shook her head with difficulty.
"Uncle, are there places I'm going that you can't go to?"
Shen Junshan was stunned for a moment.
"Can't go? Bao'er, what place can't your uncle go? Are you afraid your uncle will hold you back?"
Ningbao looked at her uncle and said in a low voice,
"The Underworld!"
"The...the underworld?" Shen Junshan stared at Ning Bao in shock.
"Ningbao, did your uncle hear that right? You're going to the underworld? Isn't the underworld only for the dead? Are you going to commit suicide first?"
Shen Junshan quickly shook his head.
"That won't do, it's too dangerous!"
If something happens to you, your grandparents and parents will be worried.
Especially your grandparents, they're old and their health isn't good. If something happens to you, they might not come looking for you in the underworld.
Ning Bao looked at Shen Junshan seriously and said,
"Uncle, don't worry, my birth chart is special and I can go to the underworld in my physical body. I just can't stay there for long, at most three days. I will definitely come back after three days."
You've seen the scene in this cave. That old monster who called himself Wuyai Shenjun was originally a low-level ghost messenger in the underworld.
Because of the unfair treatment he received in the underworld, his resentment grew deeper over time.
Later, by chance, he obtained a secret manual for cultivating evil magic, so he escaped from the underworld and came here to cultivate it.
These hundred-plus skeletons are the result of his chain cultivation. I've now collected all their souls. Dealing with Wuya's matter requires cooperation from the Underworld, so I must make a trip there.
"Can……"
"Uncle, don't worry, I will definitely come back safely."
Shen Junshan wanted to say something more, but when he saw Ning Bao's serious expression, he swallowed his words.
He earnestly instructed Ning Bao,
“Ningbao, your uncle has never been to the underworld and doesn’t know what it’s like inside. You must be careful by yourself. If you encounter any danger, leave immediately. Remember, nothing is more important than your safety…”
Shen Junshan gave Ning Bao a long and earnest lecture before reluctantly leading the villagers out of the mountain valley.
Previously, Shen Junshan led his men to chase after the bandit leader and the second bandit leader. Although it took a lot of effort, they eventually killed most of the bandits.
The remaining seriously injured bandit leader and second-in-command led several wounded bandits back to their hideout. Because they were worried about Ning Bao and feared that the other side might be using a trap, Shen Junshan did not chase after them but instead led his men back to find Ning Bao.
Now that Ningbao is going to the underworld, Shen Junshan can only take the villagers to meet up with the village chief and the others first.
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Two hours ago, the village chief led the people of Shanglin Village to the best meeting point that Ning Bao had mentioned earlier.
The village chief had already circled the camp countless times, and Mu Chunping had long since returned with the injured villagers. At this moment, everyone in the camp was in low spirits.
All those who returned were injured, including Mu Chunping, but fortunately, none of them were in mortal danger.
But many people did not return. Mu Dasheng, whose legs were weak, could only sit there and keep looking into the distance.
Li Guizhi wasn't even in the mood for needlework today; she was feeling a bit irritable and kept pacing back and forth in her own camp.
Mu Dasheng looked at his wife, who kept circling around him, and couldn't help but rub his aching temples.
"Old woman, come sit down for a while. If you keep walking like this, I'll get dizzy."
Li Guizhi waved her hand dismissively, expressing her admiration for Dasheng.
"You sit where you want and I'll go where I want. Don't bother me! I'm not at ease until Ningbao comes back."
"Grandpa, Grandma, Uncle is back."
Mu Chengye suddenly ran back from outside.
Upon hearing that Shen Junshan had returned, Li Guizhi hurriedly looked at her young grandson.
"Chengye, where's Ningbao? Why didn't you bring Ningbao back?"
Li Guizhi and Mu Dasheng both frowned. Based on their experience over this period, Ningbao always ran over to let his family know he was safe whenever he came back from outside.
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