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The sound of weeping was sorrowful and mournful, and the chilling winds howled around. Ye Chenfeng, who was accustomed to dealing with spirits, couldn't help but shiver.
Finally, he spotted a woman standing under a streetlight, her head bowed as she sobbed quietly, her sadness palpable.
"Big sister..." he called out, noticing that the crying woman had no shadow. He wasn't afraid; he simply found it strange. With the aura he possessed, how could this female ghost be so bold as to not hide away? She was crying so openly here—didn't she fear him?
The woman did not lift her head upon hearing Ye Chenfeng's call; she continued to weep softly.
"How daring! Do you know who I am?" Ye Chenfeng stopped, his cold gaze sweeping over the crying ghost as he questioned her sternly.
The woman suddenly knelt down, saying, "Sir, please save me."
"What is your name? Lift your head so I can see you."
The woman raised her head.
Ye Chenfeng was taken aback. A person's appearance in life and death remained unchanged unless their cultivation improved enough to conceal the true visage of their death moment.
Before him stood a woman whose skin clung to her bones, her face severely deformed. Though it was indeed a ghostly face, it bore the marks of someone who had suffered a tragic end.
"Are you Sister Xiao?"
Ye Chenfeng recognized her immediately, not without reason; he had seen her photograph in a newspaper before, and the Sister Xiao from the paper looked exactly like the woman before him.
"Yes, do you recognize me, sir? I am not familiar with you."
"Now that you're dead and a ghost, have you learned to be polite? Don't call me sir; just call me Little Ye."
"I dare not. Mr. Ye, please help me."
"What’s going on?"
"Huang Liangji hired a thug to sprinkle Black Dog Blood on my grave. I'm afraid that after today, I won't be able to come out again, nor will I be able to reincarnate and start anew. I'll be sealed in that cold grave forever."
"Why is your husband treating you this way?"
"I... I can't accept it..."
"You’re already dead. What’s there to be unwilling about? Besides, you fell gravely ill; you can only blame your unfortunate fate, not others."
"Mr. Ye, you don’t understand... this story is quite long."
Ye Chenfeng looked around; it was empty and desolate, and he couldn't help but shiver. Since Sister Xiao said she had something to discuss, he might as well do her a favor and take her home for a detailed conversation before discussing anything else.
"Alright, come with me. We'll talk at my place."
"I'm afraid it’s too late."
As Sister Xiao spoke, her form quickly became thin and wispy, like smoke dissipating rapidly.
This was due to the blood being sprinkled on her grave.
"Hold on for a moment; take me to see it right away." Ye Chenfeng drew a symbol with his fingers, indicating the Soul Searching Talisman. He feared that Sister Xiao would suddenly vanish. With the Soul Searching Talisman, he could follow her to her grave and then use magic to break her seal.
Ye Chenfeng followed the trail to Sister Xiao's Grave.
Sure enough, he saw that around her grave, Black Dog Blood and Rooster Blood had been sprinkled.
Black Dog Blood and Rooster Blood are pure Yang substances that can dispel the Yin energy of the deceased. Without this Yin energy, within four days, the soul of the departed will scatter, leaving no chance for Reincarnation. Huang Liangji is truly ruthless; although it is unclear what Sister Xiao did to him after her death, they had been married for so many years and even had children together. How could he be so cruel to his first wife?
Ye Chenfeng understood the situation and secretly devised a plan. He comforted Sister Xiao, saying, "Come with me now. I will use a Soul-Guarding Talisman to protect your spirit from scattering. Tomorrow, I will bring what is needed to lift your restrictions."
Sister Xiao bowed down to Ye Chenfeng on the ground.
"Don't! I can't bear it. If you accept this bow, it might shorten my life."
Sister Xiao was puzzled.
Ye Chenfeng did not explain further.
As a man and a ghost walked down the street, a distant pet dog began to whimper strangely, likely having seen Sister Xiao and Ye Chenfeng.
Dogs can see things that ordinary people cannot, so it was understandable for it to make such eerie sounds.
After a short while, they arrived at the front door.
Ye Chenfeng had his own key and opened the door to enter.
However, Sister Xiao hesitated to step inside.
After thinking for a moment, Ye Chenfeng suddenly realized.
Behind the door, an inverted broom could block filthy entities from entering. This was a temporary formation he had taught Ding Li, meant to protect her and prevent nightmares.
Ye Chenfeng lifted the broom and removed the Exorcism Talisman paper stuck to the back of the door.
"Sister Xiao" is the only one who can come in.
The room was quite quiet.
"Ding Li" must have gone to bed early tonight, as he had company.
"Ye Chenfeng" did not go to the bedroom; he knew "Female Vendor" was definitely in there, sharing a bed with "Ding Li."
After "Sister Xiao" entered the house, she sniffed the air, as if catching a scent. A hint of anger flickered across her pale face as she hurried toward "Ye Chenfeng" and "Ding Li's" bedroom.
"Hey, don't go in there..."
"She's in here, she's in here."
"Are you talking about 'Female Vendor'?"
"Sister Xiao" nodded and said, "It's 'Gou Xinfang.'"
"'Gou Xinfang'?" This was the first time "Ye Chenfeng" had heard such a strange name. The surname Gou was rare; he could say he had never heard it before.
"That's the 'Female Vendor' you mentioned."
"What happened to her?"
"She's a wicked woman."
"No way! You have a deep bond with her; how could she be a wicked woman?"
Sister Xiao sighed and said, "It's a long story."
Ye Chenfeng invited her to the study.
Inside the study, there were various scriptures. As Sister Xiao approached the door, a strong light bounced her back, causing her to collide with the wall.
"Ugh..." Ye Chenfeng slapped his forehead, cursing himself for being so foolish. How could he have overlooked this?
With that, Sister Xiao couldn't go to the study anymore and had to stay in the living room.
Ye Chenfeng carried a quilt over to the sofa. Since Sister Xiao was a ghost, she could do whatever she wanted as long as she didn't scare the others in the house. She could freely recount the stories that had happened between her and Gou Xinfang.
There was still one thing Ye Chenfeng wanted to ask Sister Xiao.
Before she began telling her story about Gou Xinfang, he first asked if she knew of a boy named Xiao Qiang, who had appeared on Ximen Road before her passing.
Sister Xiao seemed quite familiar with Xiao Qiang.
At the mention of his name, a rare glimmer appeared in her eyes as she began to recount her memories of him.
Xiao Qiang was a very well-behaved child.
He liked to suck on a lollipop, standing foolishly in front of her stall, watching her.
One day, she saw Xiao Qiang being led away by a woman dressed entirely in white. She turned to Gou Xinfang, who was also selling at a nearby stall, and asked, "Do you see that woman holding Xiao Qiang?"
"No, there's no one there," Gou Xinfang replied.
Sister Xiao found it strange that she had been taking a lot of medicine lately, some of which was bought for her by Gou Xinfang. It was said to be inexpensive and very effective for her illness. Could it be that the medication was causing her hallucinations? She questioned silently, keeping her doubts to herself.
That afternoon, a lush flowering tree bloomed at the entrance of the alley.
The tree bore white flowers.
Every day, Sister Xiao would glance at that tree.
The white petals on the tree seemed to multiply. She was puzzled as to why there was a tree with white flowers here. Sister Xiao asked Gou Xinfang what kind of tree it was.
Gou Xinfang looked at it and shook his head, saying, "It's just an ordinary Street Tree. What's so special about it?"
Sister Xiao felt both strange and shocked. What she saw, Gou Xinfang could not see; that tree was clearly in front of her eyes, and it had been there for half a month. At the same time, Sister Xiao felt her health deteriorating. At first, she lost her appetite and couldn't sleep at night.
Soon after, her whole body became swollen, making it difficult for her to walk.
Later on, she noticed that all the white flowers from the tree had fallen to the ground, and after that, she never set up her stall again.
Sister Xiao fell ill.
As a rural resident, Sister Xiao had given birth to a son and a daughter.
Her daughter graduated from an agricultural university and worked in the city. Her younger son was still attending vocational high school, while her husband, Huang Liangji, occasionally took on short-term jobs.
It must be said that as the children grew up, her husband's bad habits had diminished considerably. He rarely gambled now, but his temper remained unpredictable—sometimes good, sometimes bad.
"Liangji, take me for a check-up; I don't want to die yet," Sister Xiao pleaded with her husband countless times to take her for an examination.
Huang Liangji ignored her requests completely.
Her daughter didn’t even bother to ask about her condition.
Her youngest son only spoke up when he wanted money or when he was nowhere to be found.
Sister Xiao wanted a drink of water, but she had to struggle to get out of bed by herself. She stumbled and staggered as she made her way to pour a glass of water. It was just cold, boiled water, and her condition was worsening.
Having not been outside for a long time, her face was pale and her eyes were dull.
When her family learned of her situation, they hurried over to take her to the hospital for an examination.
The doctor said she had accidentally ingested a harmful medication, which caused her bodily functions to become disordered, leading to multiple organ failures and complications. Diabetes, gallstones, and nephritis—upon hearing the overall assessment of her health, Sister Xiao felt despair wash over her.
A few days ago, feeling unwell, she confided in Gou Xinfang.
In Sister Xiao's world, Gou Xinfang was her only true friend in the business realm.
Sister Xiao was honest and straightforward with people and matters alike. Because of this, her street vendor business thrived compared to Gou Xinfang's. Many times, Gou Xinfang's stall didn’t even open, yet it was Sister Xiao who helped bring in regular customers and sell off her inventory.
What kind of medicine did Gou Xinfang take?
Sister Xiao had never bothered to check closely; the medicine bottle was still there, so she picked it up to show the doctor.
The doctor confirmed that this medication was indeed one of the causes of her illness, with family issues being another contributing factor.
To support her family, Sister Xiao worked hard and often went without enough food while running her stall. Over time, this led to stomach problems, and due to lack of rest, she developed neurosis.
Various illnesses weighed heavily on Sister Xiao, leaving her gasping for breath.
The coldness of her family only deepened her despair.
When the Eldest Daughter was on break, she didn’t even glance at her sick mother. Hearing Sister Xiao calling from inside the house, she stormed over with an angry tone and said, “A long illness brings no filial piety. You've been sick for so long, but we still have to live, don’t we? You can’t just die early; we can’t stay by your side forever. So think for yourself; I have things to do.”
The Eldest Daughter was busy dating her boyfriend.
The younger son was engrossed in playing games.
Her husband was even more indifferent, having already moved to a separate room after she fell ill.
When he was home, he turned a deaf ear to her cries. When he wasn’t home, he couldn’t hear her at all.
Sister Xiao felt utterly hopeless. What should not have been a terminal illness made her feel that life was worse than death.
Finally, one day, when Sister Xiao saw that no one was home, she crawled up the stairs step by step to the attic. There, she found a rope, moved a stool to tie it securely, and then stepped off the stool—
Sister Xiao opened her eyes to a world of white. She had died, her soul wandering aimlessly.
Those who commit suicide bear great sins; she had no right to enter the Underworld or claim a spot in the Reincarnation queue.
She lingered in the realm between life and death, seeing her family and unable to hold back her tears of sorrow.
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