As the talisman burned out, the sky suddenly darkened, like a huge curtain spreading out from the horizon, dark and oppressive, making it hard to breathe.
Soon, a strong wind howled, and the branches swayed violently in the wind, making a rustling sound.
Lightning flashed and thunder roared within the layers of dark clouds, as if a violent storm was brewing in the sky. However, the lightning and raindrops did not fall until the incense in the censer had burned out.
As the last wisp of incense ash fell, Master Dao suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood and fell straight backward.
The sky gradually brightened at this time, and soon it was as if nothing had happened.
Lin Yiheng reacted quickly and rushed forward to support him, preventing him from falling.
As Yun Shijiu sat on the futon, blood slowly seeped from the corner of his mouth.
Yun Mo hurriedly stepped forward and picked her up, anxiously asking, "Nineteen, where do you feel unwell?"
Yun Shijiu opened her eyes, struggled to point at Dao Fuzi, and Yun Mo carried her toward Dao Fuzi.
"Master, how is it?"
Lin Yiheng helped Dao Fuzi sit on the futon and wiped the blood that kept seeping from the corner of his mouth with a handkerchief.
Master Dao waved his hand at him, and just as he was about to speak, he spat out a mouthful of blood. Blood then began to flow from his nose, the corners of his eyes, and his ears, which looked quite frightening.
"It's nothing, just the cycle of cause and effect, a punishment from Heaven," the Daoist Master said weakly.
"Master!"
"Master!"
Upon hearing this, Lin Yiheng and Su Yunzhi immediately called out.
Dao Fuzi felt dizzy and disoriented. He ignored the two people in front of him and instead turned his gaze to Yun Shijiu in Yun Mo's arms.
"Nineteen, you must remember to stay true to your original aspirations, be kind to others, and never forget to diligently study the books your master gave you. Cultivation is never in vain."
After saying that, he pulled off a jade pendant from his waist and handed it to Yun Mo, saying, "This jade pendant has been with me for a long time. You can put it on Anan later."
"Thank you, Master!" Yun Mo accepted the jade pendant and solemnly put it into his pocket, knowing its significance.
The handkerchief in Lin Yiheng's hand was already soaked with blood. Dao Fuzi raised his hand to stop him, "There's no need to wipe it."
"I'm going to find Doctor Lin," Su Yunzhi said, heading towards the door.
Master Dao called out to him, “Foolish child, the coming and going of fate is predetermined. What does not belong to you should be let go.”
"Master."
Su Yunzhi burst into tears.
Having said all that needed to be said, Master Dao finally turned his gaze to Yun Shijiu and smiled slightly at her, "Shijiu, your master is off."
Master Dao's breath gradually weakened, and finally he slowly closed his eyes with a smile on his face.
The moment his hand fell limp, Yun Shijiu spat out another mouthful of blood, uttered a hoarse cry of "Master!", and then fell into a coma.
"Nineteen! Nineteen! What's wrong with you?"
Fearing something might happen to her, Yun Mo quickly carried her to the clinic to find Doctor Lin.
After taking his pulse, Doctor Lin said slowly, "Nineteen is fine. It's just due to exhaustion. He doesn't need any medicine. He will recover on his own after some rest."
After taking Yun Shijiu home, Yun Mo went to the school again to help with the funeral arrangements for Master Dao, along with Lin Yiheng and Su Yunzhi.
By the time I finished, it was already late at night.
Pushing open the door, one sees an oil lamp lit inside. Yun Shijiu is quietly asleep on the table, with two tear tracks on her face, clearly indicating that she had been crying.
Yun Mo stepped forward, picked her up, and wanted to put her on the low couch, but Yun Shijiu woke up at this moment.
"father."
Yun Mo was taken aback, and looked down at her uncertainly.
"Father," Yun Shijiu called out to him again, his voice hoarse yet clear.
"Yes." Yun Mo was excited, his eyes filled with ecstatic joy. "Nineteen, you can talk now?"
Yun Shijiu was not quite used to it yet, so he nodded.
Yun Mo happily kissed her little cheek. "Nineteen can talk now. Your mother will be very happy if she knows."
Hearing him mention his mother, Yun Shijiu almost forgot her purpose in finding her father.
"Father, go find Mother!"
"Looking for your mother?" Yun Mo's gaze fell on her face. Recalling the ritual performed by the Taoist priest during the day, his heart tightened suddenly. "Is your mother in danger?"
Yun Shijiu said with difficulty, word by word, "Master is broken, Father, go and take a look."
"Aren't you reassured?"
Yun Shijiu nodded seriously.
So, Yun Mo carried her to Yun Mu's room, then led her on horseback out of the city to the military camp. He chatted with Yun Ye for an hour, and then secretly led a group of men to Nanzhou Prefecture overnight.
Nanzhou Prefecture.
Lin Yinan and Lu Changsheng returned to Nanzhou Prefecture two days later.
The remaining Hu people in the city had long been wiped out by Yun Yi and his men.
During the pursuit, Lu Changsheng was slashed by a Hu deputy general, but luckily survived. He did not interfere in the affairs of Nanzhou Prefecture and focused on recuperating.
Yun Yi has already registered and cataloged the gold, silver and jewelry that the Hu people had looted but had not yet taken away.
Lin Yinan took the booklet to the storeroom and saw that it was filled with gold, silver and other valuables and rare treasures, making the ordinary room look magnificent.
For a moment, she was stunned and exclaimed, speechless, "The aristocratic families of Nanzhou Prefecture are indeed rolling in wealth!"
"Lord of the city, how should we distribute these valuables to General Lu?" Yun Yi asked, looking pained.
After pondering for a moment, Lin Yinan said, "Not only General Lu, but also the Zhong, Ye and Chen families have sent troops to help. Let's keep all the compensation money for the fallen soldiers first, and then distribute it."
Yun Er held a huge string of pearls in his hand. "Yun Yi, could you leave some of the good stuff for us?"
Yunyi knew exactly what he was thinking. This man used to seem unreliable, but after getting married, he turned out to be afraid of his wife. He snatched the pearl from his hand.
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