Before Chapter 94, I also believed that the law was clear and justice would prevail.
Shen Yuepo silently looked at Li Yao.
She spoke slowly, her voice unhurried:
“Li Yao, matters of the mortal world are governed by the law. After the Special Cases Investigation Department intervened, the Zhang family’s crimes will not escape the law.”
She paused, "Even if the laws of the human world are flawed due to the loss of evidence, when their lifespan ends and their souls return to the underworld, there will still be judgment from the underworld."
At this point, a hint of coldness flashed in her eyes:
"The Hell of Tongue-Pulling is a place of mountains of knives and seas of fire. Hell holds them accountable layer by layer. The sins they have committed, the violence they have inflicted, and the evil they have done will be repaid to them a hundredfold or a thousandfold."
"The punishments in the underworld are ten thousand times more severe than those in the mortal world, enough to quell the hatred in your heart."
She hopes that this kind-hearted woman can let go of her obsessions and be reincarnated.
Instead of turning oneself into a demon to avenge those evil people, ultimately leading to one's soul being scattered and never to be reborn.
However, Li Yao slowly raised her head.
A hint of mockery lingered on his pale face.
Her smile was bitter and desolate, filled with endless sorrow.
"Underworld liquidation? Ha, Master..."
Her voice was light and airy, "But by then... how will I be able to see it?"
These words were like a blunt knife, piercing deeply into the hearts of Lin Cheng and Shen Yuepo.
Lin Cheng's sobs stopped abruptly. He suddenly understood Li Yao's feelings.
yes…
Once she lets go of her obsession and re-enters the cycle of reincarnation, she will never see the day her enemy is punished again.
After reincarnation, the past is forgotten, so how can we know whether those evil people have truly received their retribution?
Li Yao's empty eyes stared into the void, as if questioning the merciless laws of heaven:
"Master, do you know? I used to believe that the law is impartial, justice prevails, and everyone is equal before the law."
At this point, she let out a mocking laugh:
"But only now do I truly understand that all talk of the law and justice is just a bunch of lies! In the eyes of those rich, powerful, and ruthless people, the law is nothing more than toilet paper!"
“Poor people like us, with no money or power, only face death before the so-called law. We die so badly that not even a trace of our bones can be found, and we have nowhere to cry out for justice!”
Li Yao's tearful accusations struck Shen Yuepo's heart like a heavy hammer.
Once upon a time, she lived in a Taoist temple deep in the mountains, surrounded by clouds and mist, accompanied by the gentle breeze and the bright moon.
The souls being converted are either elderly people who died peacefully in their sleep, devoted lovers with unwavering convictions, or innocent children who have lost their way...
They may have regrets and resentments, but their kindness and purity are their fundamental qualities. With just guidance, they can enter the cycle of reincarnation.
But now—
Looking at Li Yao, whose face was distorted by hatred and despair, Shen Yuepo suddenly remembered her master's dying words:
"Po'er, you have exceptional talent, but your mind is too naive. The most terrifying thing in this world is not vengeful ghosts, but the human heart that drives people to become vengeful ghosts. If you ever go down the mountain in the future, don't let anyone deceive you."
At the time, she didn't understand what he meant, but now she finally understands what her master was worried about.
It wasn't that I was worried about her lack of skill in Taoist arts, but rather that she feared her Taoist heart would collapse after seeing the most sordid truth of this world.
Looking into Li Yao's eyes, which were filled with endless sorrow, Shen Yuepo seemed to see a microcosm of this filthy world projected onto countless weak souls.
“Do you know,” her voice lowered, no longer reasoning, but calmly telling her the consequences:
"If you personally take action, taint the souls of the living, and bear the sins of killing, you will completely sever your path to reincarnation."
"Resentment transforms into malevolent energy, and resentment devours the soul. In the end, you will be completely burned away, your soul scattered, and you will never be reincarnated. Have you considered this price?"
There was no persuasion, no obstruction; the final outcome was simply laid bare before her.
Lin Cheng, who was in the corner, suddenly looked up, his soul trembling violently.
He wanted to say something, but Shen Yuepo's gaze froze him in place.
The room was deathly silent, with only the faint sound of burning incense.
Shen Yuepo simply watched Li Yao quietly.
Upon hearing this, Li Yao showed no fear on her face, but instead revealed a poignant smile.
"I've made up my mind!"
Her voice was firm and resolute:
"Just to see them writhe in agony, to watch them breathe their last in despair..."
"So what if my soul is scattered? So what if I'm never reincarnated?! I've had enough of this world...this hell. This is my choice, please...grant me your blessing!"
"good."
Shen Yuepo raised his hand, and a talisman was instantly injected into Li Yao's soul.
"On the seventh night after the death of the deceased, at the third quarter of the hour of midnight, the yin energy is at its peak, and the resentment is overwhelming."
"When the time comes, this seal will be removed. Then you... may go."
After Li Yao expressed her deepest gratitude to Shen Yuepo, Shen Yuepo took both Li Yao and Lin Cheng into her ring and nurtured them together.
Before they knew it, the day arrived for their appointment with Lu Jin.
At 5 p.m., a low-key yet luxurious black minivan pulled up right on time at the entrance of Shenyuepo residential complex.
The moment the automatic door opened, Shen Yuepo paused slightly as he got into the car.
In the back seat, besides the smiling Lu Jin, there was another person sitting there—Xiao Yizhou.
Today he was wearing a well-tailored dark gray suit, without a tie, and with one button casually undone at the collar, he looked less sharp and more relaxed than a typical business elite.
His eyes locked onto Shen Yuepo the moment she appeared, a hint of barely perceptible pleasure in them.
"Master Shen, please get in the car!" Lu Jin greeted him warmly, making room for Shen Yuepo and bending down to get into the back seat.
Shen Yuepo's gaze lingered on Xiao Yizhou for only a moment before she naturally got in and closed the car door.
"Master Shen." Xiao Yizhou nodded slightly, his voice deep and pleasant, carrying just the right amount of familiarity.
"I didn't expect Lu Jin to invite you too. It just so happens that I also need to go to the Lin family. My driver had something come up, and I didn't want to drive, so I hitched a ride with him."
He explained it so naturally, as if it really was just a coincidence.
Shen Yuepo gave a faint "hmm" in response, turning her gaze to the street scene rushing past the window.
A brief silence fell over the carriage.
Lu Jin tried to lighten the mood by making a few inconsequential remarks.
Xiao Yizhou's gaze, however, remained seemingly fixed on Shen Yuepo's serene profile.
After a moment, he spoke casually:
"By the way, Master Shen, did you not bring Mr. Feng Jin, whom you met at Lu Jin's place last time, with you this time?"
Shen Yuepo turned her head, her cool eyes meeting Xiao Yizhou's probing gaze. "He went home."
"Going home?"
Xiao Yizhou raised an eyebrow, seemingly surprised by the answer, but also catching the key information.
That mysterious man seems to have left.
"Hmm." Shen Yuepo responded, then looked out the window again without saying anything more.
Xiao Yizhou nodded, not asking any further questions. A thoughtful look flashed across his eyes before he fell silent, his fingertips tapping unconsciously on the seat.
Only Lu Jin's occasional attempts to start conversations remained inside the carriage.
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