Chapter 228 That was a fierce and perilous place that even ordinary ghost immortals were unwilling to easily set foot in.
Shen Yuepo then stood up, stretched her stiff shoulders and neck, and succinctly recounted the key points of everything that had happened that night.
Her tone was calm, but the danger it contained made Lin Yanxin and Zhang Qingyuan's expressions turn serious.
After listening, Lin Yanxin stroked her chin and turned her gaze to Lu Zheng, who was still sleeping soundly on the bed in the inner room:
"No, Little Moon, I understand even less. Everything's been settled, and you've even freed Miss Lu's soul."
"Then why didn't you just take him back to the temple yourself? Why bother making me and Fellow Daoist Zhang come all the way here in the middle of the night to pick us up? Isn't that redundant and a complete waste of time?"
"Do you know how difficult it is to have my get-rich-quick dream come true again?! You have to make it up to me!"
The barrage of questions revealed a deep resentment: "Why are you making me do things when you can handle them yourself?"
Shen Yuepo waited until he finished yelling before speaking calmly, her voice still slightly hoarse from just waking up, but clear and articulate:
"First, Lu Zheng's soul was imprisoned. Although it has been untied, the flow of soul power and the re-integration of the body after the sudden release require a stable and gradual process."
"The hospital's life support equipment can provide some reliable protection at the physical level."
“Second,” Shen Yuepo looked at Lin Yanxin and Zhang Qingyuan, her eyes clear and sharp.
"And the most crucial point is that I need you to come and pick her up in person, so that anyone or anything that might be after Lu Zheng can see clearly that it was people from Xujing Temple and Longhu Mountain who took her away."
Lin Yanxin was taken aback, then suddenly realized: "Oh! I get it! This is... brandishing a signboard to mark off territory?"
“That’s right.” Shen Yuepo nodded.
“Lu Zheng is currently weak and easily targeted by ghosts. You will be responsible for bringing her back to Xujing Temple. This means that she has officially come under the protection of the orthodox Xuanmen sect.”
"If those evil beings still want to harm her, they will no longer be facing the Lu family or me personally, but will have to consider whether they are prepared to face the orthodox Xuanmen forces, represented by Longhu Mountain, head-on."
"This is a deterrent, and also an invisible protective shield for her."
Zhang Qingyuan nodded in agreement: "Fellow Daoist Shen's consideration is thorough. This way, we can ensure Miss Lu's safety on her journey and also demonstrate our stance to deter potential villains. However..."
He looked in Tongtong's direction, "What should we do with this little guy?"
Shen Yuepo also looked at the sleeping Tongtong, "I'll handle his matter later. You guys move Lu Zheng back to the temple first. Lu Jin has already arranged the hospital procedures and transfer equipment."
Lu Jin, who had been huddled in the corner on a single sofa as a backdrop, nodded hurriedly like a chick pecking at rice.
Lin Yanxin sighed and resignedly rolled up her sleeves: "Okay, okay, let's get to work."
He gestured towards Zhang Qingyuan with his chin, "Old Zhang, lend a hand and see how to get this precious live target... ah, I mean Miss Lu, safely into the car."
When Lu Jin heard that Lin Yanxin was going to take her older sister away, she was afraid that he would forget about her.
He immediately sprang up from the corner and eagerly rushed forward:
"Abbot Lin! Me too! I have to go with them! I'm getting really scared staying here!"
Looking at Lu Jin's still-shaken appearance, Lin Yanxin felt utterly overwhelmed.
He let out a long sigh and muttered in a voice only he and Zhang Qingyuan beside him could hear:
"Well, this isn't just taking in one patient, it's taking in a whole bunch of troubles... After we start observing the sun in a state of tranquility, our peaceful days are probably coming to an end."
Zhang Qingyuan raised the corner of his mouth slightly, but did not reply.
I just think this is good. Fellow Daoist Lin is usually too lazy, so it's good to keep him busy.
After seeing Lin Yanxin and the others off, Feng Jin opened the Gate of Hell, lifted the still-sleeping Tongtong with a wisp of gentle Netherworld energy, put his other hand around Chen Yuepo's waist, and stepped into the gate.
Light and shadow shift, space is transformed.
When she opened her eyes again, she was in the living room of Shen Yuepo's apartment in the capital.
Outside the window, the city lights had not yet been completely extinguished, and a faint white light had already appeared on the horizon.
Feng Jin placed Tongtong on the sofa and casually used his magic to conjure a small soul-soliciting blanket, which he then threw onto Tongtong.
It may seem rough, but when it falls on Tongtong, it is actually incredibly gentle.
After settling Tongtong in, Feng Jin turned around, grasped Chen Yuepo's hand, and whispered:
"I have to go back to the Underworld and can't go with you to find this little devil's mother."
Shen Yuepo raised her eyes, the lingering sleepiness instantly dissipating: "What? It's Yun Jingyan..."
“Hmm,” Feng Jin nodded, his eyes darkening. “Just now, I sensed that the trail of his remaining aura ultimately pointed to the edge of the Netherworld Blood Sea.”
He paused, a hint of coldness in his voice, "Deep within the Blood Sea, there's another restless fellow imprisoned. It's no coincidence that Yun Jingyan is hiding there."
Shen Yuepo felt a chill run down her spine.
The Netherworld Blood Sea is a perilous and dangerous place that even ordinary ghosts and immortals are unwilling to easily set foot in.
It is where many sinful and indelible evil spirits and demons from ancient times are imprisoned.
Yun Jingyan fled there either because he was desperate and had nowhere else to go.
They either have something to rely on or are plotting something.
"I know, go ahead, be careful in everything." Shen Yuepo squeezed his hand in return, "After I send Tongtong off, I will go to the Underworld to find you."
Feng Jin looked up into her eyes, where the warm light of the living room reflected his own image.
He didn't say anything more, but lowered his head and gently kissed her slightly cool lips.
"Okay." He replied, and the space around him distorted, disappearing from the spot in a short while.
After Feng Jin left, Chen Yuepo stood quietly by the sofa for a moment, glanced at Tongtong who was sleeping soundly, and then looked at the gradually brightening sky outside the window.
She went into the bedroom, intending to take a short rest, but after lying down, although her body was exhausted, her mind was unusually clear.
A nameless unease lingered in her heart.
Shen Yuepo managed to close his eyes for only an hour before he couldn't fall asleep anymore, so he got up.
After a quick wash, she went to the living room.
Tongtong was already awake and sitting on the sofa, her clear, big eyes looking around curiously at this unfamiliar place.
Hearing footsteps, he turned around, saw Shen Yuepo, and immediately flashed a sweet smile:
"Sister, you're awake? Is this your home?"
"Yes, that's right."
Shen Yuepo walked over and knelt down in front of him. "This is where my sister lives. Is Tongtong sleeping well?"
"Okay!" Tongtong nodded vigorously, her eyes then filled with anticipation. "Sister, when are we going to find Mommy?"
Looking into his clear eyes, Shen Yuepo smiled and said, "Sister is all washed up. I'll take Tongtong to find her mother now."
"But before that, Tongtong, you have to promise your sister that no matter what you see or hear, you will be brave, okay?"
"Mom may have changed a bit because she hasn't seen Tongtong for so long."
Tongtong seemed to understand, but still nodded obediently: "Tongtong is brave! Tongtong is not afraid! As long as I can find my mother!"
"Good boy." Shen Yuepo gently patted his shoulder.
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