The Husky and His White Cat Shizun - Chap 103

It turned out to be … like this …

Disciple …

Mo Ran would never have thought that the senior monk in front of him would be Chu Wanning’s teacher. For a moment, he was at a loss for words.

On the contrary, Shi Mei reacted quickly. He immediately bowed solemnly and solemnly said, “I never thought that the Great Master would have such a connection with my teacher. Junior greets Grandmaster Huaizui. ”

But Master Huaizui said, “You don’t have to call me Grandmaster. Chu Wanning has already been expelled by me.”

“Ah!” Shi Mei slightly widened his eyes. He was even more surprised. “This …” He was cautious by nature. Although he was surprised, he saw that Huaizui’s expression was a little disappointed. He knew that the other party didn’t want to talk about it, so he didn’t ask any more questions.

But Mo Ran’s mind was not here. His heart was burning. He anxiously said, “Great Master, you said that you came for Master. Then you … do you have a way to bring Master back to life?!”

“Mo Ran …”

“Do you have a way to bring him back to life?! Don’t lie to me! Are you … are you … “His blood was surging. Coupled with the tiredness of the past few days, he suddenly felt dizzy. Half a sentence was stuck in his throat. He couldn’t speak anymore, but his eyes were already red.

Master Huaizui sighed. “Benefactor Mo, take care of yourself. Yes, I did come for this.”

Mo Ran’s face was as white as paper. But after hearing this, a layer of red appeared on his face. He stared at Huaizui. His pale lips trembled for a moment before he said, “You … you … really …”

“I didn’t come here to tease you two benefactors.”

Mo Ran still wanted to say something. His Adam’s apple moved, but he could only sob hoarsely.

After a long silence, Master Huai Zui said, “The Art of Rebirth is a technique that goes against the will of the heavens and changes one’s fate. It is extremely difficult. If not for the fact that this old monk really owes Grandmaster Chu a lot, I would not have rashly done it. Visiting the peak of life and death is also a choice I made after thinking a lot these days. ”

“Defy the heavens and change my fate …?” Mo Ran muttered, chewing on these four words. Then, he said sadly, “Defying the heavens and changing fate … even an evil person like me has the chance to defy the heavens and change his fate. How can a good person like him not have the chance?”

At this time, he was already half crazy, so he actually said that he had “defied the Heavens and changed his fate”. Fortunately, his words were vague, so no one heard the meaning of “he was also reborn” in his words.

Shi Mei said, “Grandmaster, since it’s about changing one’s fate, and the Art of Rebirth is a forbidden art, it must be very difficult to perform, and … it may not succeed … right?”

“Not bad.” Huaizui said, “This technique involves not only the caster and the deceased, but also someone who seeks out all of the deceased’s souls. The path of rebirth is fraught with difficulties. The slightest carelessness will consign you to eternal damnation, and your soul will scatter. ”

Shi Mei, “…”

“Therefore, I don’t need to disturb others here. I only ask Grandmaster Chu’s three disciples, if you are not willing to go through water and tread on fire for him and take this risk, then even if I activate the Art of Rebirth, Chu Wanning will not be able to come back.”

In fact, before Huaizui said these words, Mo Ran had already guessed most of it.

The reason why the Three Great Forbidden Arts were forbidden arts was that they always needed to sacrifice some things and take some risks that normal arts did not need to take.

He had already made a decision in his heart. In his previous life, he was willing to sacrifice his life for Shi Mei. In this life, he would not hesitate to repay Chu Wanning’s kindness.

Mo Ran had a heart, but in his previous life, he was never willing to share his heart with Chu Wanning.

Under the candlelight, he looked at Grandmaster Huaizui’s face and said, “Grandmaster, you don’t need to ask Xue Meng anymore. Shizun died because of me, so there is no need to involve others. If there is any danger in performing the technique, Mo Ran is willing to bear it alone.”

“Mo Ran …” Shi Mei murmured, then turned to Huaizui and asked, “Grandmaster, you speak too seriously. I wonder what the so-called calamity will be like?”

Huaizui said, “Although Almsgiver Mo is willing to bear it alone, the first step of this technique is that the more people are willing to sacrifice themselves, the easier it will be to succeed. Let’s wait for Almsgiver Xue to come, then I will explain it to you clearly. When I went up the mountain, I already sent someone to invite him. ”

He paused, then smiled at Shi Mei.

“In addition, you must remember not to call me Ancestor anymore. I’ve already said earlier that I’m no longer Grandmaster Chu’s Master.”

Mo Ran finally calmed down a little and asked, “Grandmaster … why did you expel my Shizun back then?”

Shi Mei was speechless, “Mo Ran …”

“It’s fine, it’s not something that can’t be said.” Huaizui sighed, “When I was young, I was taken care of by my benefactor. However, my benefactor had a short life. In a great calamity, he was destroyed in order to protect the lives of others. A hundred years have passed, but every time I think of this, I still feel uneasy. Therefore, I have rules under my tutelage. One of the most important rules is that disciples must devote themselves to cultivation. Before they achieve the right results, they must not recklessly involve themselves in the affairs of the mortal world. They must not interfere with the affairs of the mortal world to avoid harming their own lives. ”

Mo Ran thought for a while and said, “Shizun can’t do that.”

“Yes.” Huaizui smiled bitterly, “That little disciple of mine has the same temperament as my benefactor. He grew up in the temple until he was young, inexperienced and talented. He could have safely cultivated until he ascended. However, when he was in his twenties, he went to the foot of the mountain to collect ores and happened to run into refugees … ”

Shi Mei sighed, “If that was the case, Shizun definitely wouldn’t have stood by and watched.”

Huaizui nodded, “Not only did he not stand by and watch, he even left the mountain on his own accord after settling those refugees down and went to the lower cultivation world to investigate.”

“…”

At that time, the Peak of Life and Death had just opened, and the lower cultivation world was far more chaotic than it is now. It was needless to say what Chu Wanning could see.

“After he came back, he told me that he wanted to temporarily end his cultivation and go to the mortal world to treat the injured and the dying.”

Shi Mei asked, “Did you agree?”

“No.”

“…”

“He was only fifteen years old at that time. His nature was pure, and his temper was fierce. He was very easy to deceive. How could I allow him to leave the mountain on his own accord? What’s more, although his cultivation level was high, his constitution was weak. The world is full of dangers and masters are as common as clouds. As his Shizun, I couldn’t be at ease. ”

Mo Ran said, “But in the end, he still didn’t listen to you.”

“Yes. After he listened to me, he had a big argument with me. He said that the suffering of the mortal world was right in front of him, so why did Shizun sit high all day and close his eyes and ascend to heaven? ”

“Ah!” Shi Mei was shocked.

Even if someone else said this to Huaizui, it would be extremely harsh. Moreover, Chu Wanning was his last disciple, so it was simply outrageous.

Huaizui’s expression was indifferent, but there was a hint of sadness in his eyes, “Back then, my state of mind was neither empty nor calm. In a fit of anger, I said to my disciple that if you can’t judge yourself, how can you judge others?”

“Then what did Shizun say?” Shi Mei asked.

“If you don’t know how to judge others, how to judge yourself?”

As soon as he said this, the hall suddenly became silent.

Because these words didn’t come from Huaizui’s mouth, but from Mo Ran’s soft voice. Hearing him suddenly say Chu Wanning’s words back then, Master Huaizui looked at the young man in front of him silently with burning eyes. After a long while, he sighed deeply.

“He still teaches you like this? He … Alas, he really … hasn’t changed at all. He won’t regret it even if he dies nine times. ”

Huaizui had mixed feelings, but Mo Ran wasn’t much calmer than him.

It should be known that he had always scoffed at Chu Wanning’s words, thinking that they were fake and empty words. But now that he said it out loud, he felt like his heart was burning and he was suffering.

After a long time, Huaizui’s calm voice sounded again in the Dan Xin Hall.

“I’m ashamed to say this. That day, I was also angry, so I told him that if he stubbornly insisted and stepped out of the temple, I would end our relationship as master and disciple and cut off all ties.” He paused, as if the past was stuck in his throat. He wanted to talk about it in detail, but he didn’t want to. After hesitating for a while, he shook his head.

“Now you know that Chu Wanning cut off all ties with his master and left. Many years have passed, but we have different plans. Although we live together in the world of mortals, we never see each other again. ”

Shi Mei said, “It’s not Shizun’s fault … It’s not Master’s fault either.”

Huai Zui said, “Who is right and who is wrong, whether it is right or wrong, is not something that can be easily understood. But Chu Wanning and I were master and disciple. When I heard that he died in a bloody battle last night, I couldn’t sleep at night thinking of what happened back then. That’s why I want to come here and try my best to try my luck and see if I can save the grandmaster’s life … ”

“Bang!”

The red lacquered door was violently pushed open.

Xue Meng stood outside. It was unknown when he arrived, but he had clearly heard the most important words. He had only heard that Master Huaizui was here, but he didn’t know why the old monk was here. Therefore, he slowly walked over with a jar of Chinese medicine in his arms and drank it.

At this time, he heard Huaizui’s words. The utensils in his hands were smashed into pieces, and the hot soup splashed all over his body.

But Feng ‘er didn’t feel the heat. She cried out, “Save? Save? Can Shizun still … still come back?! ”

He staggered into the room and grabbed Huaizui.

“Bald Donkey, what did you say? Are you kidding? ”

Shi Mei hurriedly said, “Young Master, he is …”

“No … I lost my composure, I lost my composure.” Xue Meng didn’t know that the person in front of him was Chu Wanning’s master, but when he thought that this person came to save his master’s life, he hurriedly let go of his hand. “Master, as long as you can bring Shizun back. In the future, if you need anything, Xue Meng will go through water and tread on fire, even if it means ten thousand deaths. I only beg you … I only beg you not to hurt me. ”

Huaizui said, “Benefactor Xue, you don’t have to be like this. This poor monk came in the middle of the night specifically for your master.”

He turned his face and looked at the moon outside the window. “It’s almost time. Since the three young benefactors are all here, this poor monk will tell you in detail about the method of rebirth and the difficulties. ”

Shi Mei said, “Please tell us, Master.”

Xue Meng said anxiously, “What else is there to say?! Save him! Save him first! ”

Huaizui said, “Benefactor Xue is impatient, but you have to know that if something goes wrong, not only will Benefactor Xue lose his life, but Chu Wanning’s soul will also dissipate. When that time comes, he won’t be able to enter the Six Paths of Reincarnation. Can you bear to see that?”

“I …” Xue Meng’s face instantly turned red. He clenched his sleeves and slowly loosened them after a while. He said, “Okay, I’ll listen to Master …”

Huaizui took out three plain white silk lanterns from his storage bag. The lanterns were fused with fine golden threads, and in the center, there were complicated spell patterns embroidered with thirteen colored threads. They twisted deeply and shallowly, like a spider’s web, trying to capture someone’s soul.

“These are Soul Guiding Lanterns.” Master Huaizui gave the three silk bags to the three youths. “Take these. You have to remember what this poor monk is going to say next.”

Mo Ran took the lanterns and held them in his hands.

“Humans have three spiritual souls and seven physical souls. The three spiritual souls are the earth soul, the consciousness soul, and the human soul. After death, the three spiritual souls will fall into the Yellow Springs and separate. You all know this, but I guess you don’t know where each spiritual soul goes after death. ”

Shi Mei said, “Please explain, Master.”

“The earth soul and the human soul enter the netherworld, and the consciousness soul remains in the corpse. In the mortal world, the first seven souls return. In fact, only the human soul can reunite with the consciousness soul in the world of the living. When the human soul returns, it usually has unfulfilled wishes. When its wishes are fulfilled, it will reunite with the consciousness soul in the corpse and return to the netherworld. It will then reunite with the soul embryo and wait for reincarnation. Many people only know half of it and try to find a way to reincarnate, but in the end, only half of the soul is summoned. Naturally, it will dissipate very quickly. ”

In his previous life, after Shi Mei died, Mo Ran also tried to summon the soul. However, as Huaizui said, there was only a thin shadow of that person in the moonlight of the white banner. In an instant, it turned into specks of fireflies.

Mo Ran muttered, “So it’s like that …”

Huaizui said, “Chu Wanning’s consciousness soul is still in his corpse. Benefactors, you don’t have to worry about it. The important thing is to find his human soul and earth soul.”

Xue Meng hurriedly asked, “How do we find them?”

Huaizui said, “Use this Spirit Guiding Lamp. This lamp can only be lit by spiritual power. After you pour your spiritual power into it, take it and walk to the peak of life and death. If Chu Wanning doesn’t resist the three benefactors, the light of this Spirit Guiding Lamp will illuminate his human soul. ”

Mo Ran heard this and couldn’t help but feel a chill in his heart, “Then, what if Shizun doesn’t want to see us?”

“This is the first difficulty. It’s also the reason why the more people are willing to find him, the easier it is to succeed. You have to know that if he doesn’t have the heart to love the world and has already made up his mind to leave, “Huaizui said,” then the Spirit Guiding Lamp won’t be able to illuminate his figure. Therefore, if you want to use the Art of Rebirth, you have to have the right time, the right place, and the right people. If you go to find him and the dead don’t want to return to the mortal world, no one can force it. ”

“…” Mo Ran couldn’t help but tighten his grip on the Spirit Guiding Lamp in his hand.

Xue Meng anxiously said, “Shizun loves us the most. How could he not want to return? Great Master, after we use this Spirit Guiding Lamp to find Shizun’s human soul, what should we do? ”

“After you find his human soul, you have to go to a place.”

“Where?” Xue Meng asked.

“The underworld,” Huaizui answered.

None of the three had thought that they would actually have to go to the underworld. They couldn’t help but be shocked.

Shi Mei softly let out an “ah” sound. Her beautiful eyes slightly relaxed, and she asked in a low voice, “This … how can a living person go to the underworld?”

“I have my ways. Benefactor need not worry.”

Huaizui calmly looked at him and continued, “However, among the three of you, no matter which one of you finds Chu Wanning’s human soul first, you have to earnestly hope that he returns to the mortal realm. You have to be willing to beg the heavens for his sake. If your heart isn’t firm enough, Chu Wanning’s soul will scatter midway and never be able to gather again. ”

Shi Mei, “This …”

Xue Meng said, “I owe Shizun a deep debt of gratitude. Even if you want me to go to the underworld to find him, I have nothing to say.”

“… Shizun died because of me.” Mo Ran looked up and said, “I owe him too much. There’s nothing to say.”

Huaizui said, “Good. Then you have to remember this clearly. After Chu Wanning’s human soul is found by the first person, even if the others go there, they won’t be able to see him again. And the person who finds him needs to make sure that the Spirit Guiding Lamp doesn’t go out before dawn and that it’s always shining on his soul. ”

Xue Meng said, “What’s so difficult about that?”

“It’s difficult.” Huaizui said, “After the three souls are separated, each soul will often lose a part of itself. It could be the hearing, the mind, or the memory … In short, if you’re unlucky, the Shizun you meet won’t listen to you so easily. You have to think of a way to coax him. ”

Xue Meng, “…”

Mo Ran’s heart tightened. He was very uneasy, “… Coax him? But what if … we say something wrong? It’s hard to guess his thoughts when he’s human, let alone when he’s a ghost. ”

He was originally sincerely worried, but Xue Meng had been at odds with him for a long time. He actually thought that Mo Ran was mocking Chu Wanning, so he glared at him. Then he turned his head and said, “What’s so difficult about coaxing him? Just remember to not let Shizun leave the vicinity of the Spirit Guiding Lamp.”

Shi Mei asked, “Then what happens after dawn?”

“After dawn, Chu Wanning’s human soul will float into the Spirit Guiding Lamp. At that time, this monk will prepare a bamboo raft and wait for the two of you by the bridge. This is the entrance to the Ghost Realm. The torrential water under the Bridge of Helplessness just happens to be connected to the Yellow Springs. The bamboo raft will carry the person who found the remnant soul to the Ghost Realm. ”

Xue Meng, “Take the bamboo raft to the Ghost Realm?”

Shi Mei asked, “Can only one person go? Can’t the others help? ”

“No, so whoever finds Chu Wanning’s human soul will have to enter the Ghost Realm alone to find his earth soul. If that person gives up halfway or backs out at the last minute, Chu Wanning’s human soul will be swallowed by the Spirit Guiding Lamp, and he won’t be able to reincarnate. ”

Xue Meng was shocked. He almost immediately turned his head to Mo Ran and said, “Don’t go, I don’t trust you!”

Mo Ran remained silent. He only allowed him to question and didn’t argue.

Shi Mei saw this and tried to persuade him, “Young Master, Mo Ran isn’t the kind of person who backs out at the last minute. You …”

“So what if he isn’t?!” Xue Meng said sternly, “He already caused Shizun’s death once. Why should I believe that he won’t cause Shizun’s death a second time? He’s the God of Calamity! ”

Shi Mei said softly, “The Great Master is still here, how can you say that?”

“Why can’t I say it? Isn’t that right? How many times has Shizun been injured because of him! Every time he’s around, nothing good will happen. ” After Xue Meng said this, his eyes turned red again. His lips trembled, and he suddenly lost control. He reached out to grab the Spirit Guiding Lamp in Mo Ran’s hand, “Give me the lamp, don’t bring bad luck to Shizun.”

“… …”

“Give it to me!”

Xue Meng scolded. Mo Ran didn’t talk back. For the first time in his life, he felt that Xue Meng was right.

Whether it was in front of the ghost master or at the bottom of the Jincheng Lake, when was Chu Wanning not injured because of him? How many scars on Chu Wanning’s body were left because of him?

The God of Calamity.

Ha … …

Yes, he was right.

But even so, even if he knew that he had let down Shizun, even if he knew that he wasn’t fit to beg Shizun to come back from the Yellow Springs, he still refused to let go of the Spirit Guiding Lamp in his hand. He stubbornly held on to the pale white lamp and let Xue Meng scold him and tear him apart. The back of his hand was scratched until it bled, but he still lowered his head and didn’t move.

In the end, Xue Meng breathed heavily and finally let go of him. He said with bloodshot eyes, “Mo Weiyu, how long are you going to hurt him … …”

Mo Ran didn’t look at him. He only lowered his head and looked at the empty lamp in silence.

When everyone thought that he wouldn’t answer, he suddenly said in a soft voice, “I want to bring him home.”

His voice was too low.

It was suppressed by guilt and shyness, so low, so low.

At first, Xue Meng didn’t hear it clearly. After a while, he suddenly realized what Mo Ran said. He let out a cold laugh.

“You’re bringing him home?”

“… …” Mo Ran closed his eyes.

Xue Meng spat out, every word was torn to pieces between his teeth, “How dare you.”

“Young Master — —”

“Don’t pull me, let go!” Xue Meng fiercely pulled his sleeve out of Shi Mei’s hand. His eyes flashed with sadness and hatred. He stared at Mo Ran and said hoarsely, “How are you worthy?”

Mo Ran’s hand seemed to tremble slightly. His eyelashes drooped even lower.

In that moment, he suddenly had a strange feeling that Chu Wanning was still alive. Chu Wanning would say in the next moment, “Xue Meng, stop messing around.”

So, he had been sheltering him from the wind and rain all along.

He was the one who accepted it calmly and thought that it was natural.

Mo Ran didn’t know what to say. He only held the Spirit Guiding Lamp like he was grasping at the last straw.

He lowered his head and repeated, “I want to bring him home.”

“Is that the only thing you know how to say? I think you — — ”

“That’s enough, Benefactor Xue.”

Grandmaster Huaizui finally couldn’t stand it anymore. He sighed and said, “Since Benefactor Mo is so considerate, just let him do it. It won’t be too late if something happens to him. Right now, nothing is certain. Benefactor Xue, there’s no need to be so overbearing. ”

Xue Meng’s expression was gloomy. He wanted to say something, but in the end, for Huaizui’s sake, he restrained himself.

After a moment, he said another sentence.

“If something happens to Shizun, I’ll definitely kill you and offer you to him.”

Huaizui sighed and said, “Benefactors, let’s settle the grudges between you two in the future. There’s not much time left. Finding the human soul is more important.”

Mo Ran said, “Grandmaster, please cast the spell.”

“The spell on the Spirit Guiding Lamp has already been cast.” Huaizui saw that Mo Ran was about to pour spirit into the lamp to light it, so he raised his hand to stop him. “Benefactor, please wait.”

Xue Meng said anxiously, “Is there anything else?”

“This humble monk wants to say it again. If someone finds Chu Wanning’s human soul, that person will have no way out and will have to go to the underworld. Although this humble monk will cast a protective spell on that person, it’s still extremely dangerous for a living person to enter the land of the dead. If you’re not careful, you might not survive. “Grandmaster Huaizui looked meaningfully at the three people’s faces.

“The so-called danger is not just empty talk. Finding Chu Wanning’s earthly soul in the underworld might not be difficult. However, it’s difficult to go to the underworld alone and face the unknown. If you’re lucky, you’ll find the earthly soul very quickly. If you’re unlucky and an accident happens, you’ll … ”

“You’ll die?” Shi Mei asked.

“Death is a light punishment. I’m afraid that when the time comes, whether it’s Chu Wanning or Benefactor, you’ll all be turned into ashes and will never have the chance to reincarnate.”

Huaizui said, “Therefore, if the three Benefactors are hesitant, it’s better to return this soul lamp to me. In this world, there’s no one who has to sacrifice their life for others. It’s not shameful to cherish one’s life. It’s not too late to regret it now. ”

“I don’t regret it.” Xue Meng was the most hot-blooded of the youths. He immediately said, “Whoever regrets is a grandson.” After saying this, he glared fiercely at Mo Ran.

However, in the end, he didn’t understand Mo Ran. This cousin of his was completely different from him. Perhaps it was because he had been humiliated since he was young, but Mo Ran’s love and hate had been sharpened into extremely sharp claws. If someone hurt him, he would dig out that person’s intestines and stomach. However, if someone treated him well, even if it was just a little kindness, he would never forget it.

Mo Ran glanced at Xue Meng, then looked back at Huaizui, “I also don’t regret it.”

Huaizui nodded, then said, “That’s good. When we reach the Ghost Realm, find the ‘Earth Soul’ that he left behind as soon as possible. When the human soul and the Earth Soul merge into one in the lamp, the Soul Guiding Lamp will light up the path to return to Yang. After that, leave the rest to this old monk. ”

He made it sound easy, but everyone who heard him knew that this chain of events was extremely easy to change. It was extremely dangerous, especially when they reached the Underworld. If they couldn’t find Chu Wanning’s Earth Soul, or if the soul lacked intelligence or memory and was unwilling to merge into one, then the people who went to find him would probably die inside.

Therefore, before the three of them lit up the Soul Guiding Lamp, Huaizui asked them one last time.

“Once the lamp is lit, there’s no turning back. This is not a child’s play. This old monk will ask again. Benefactors, do you have any regrets? ”

The three of them answered, “No regrets.”

“Good … good …” Huaizui slowly cracked a smile. It was half bitter and half gratified, “Chu Wanning, you’re a better teacher than me …”

He silently recited the incantation, and the Soul Lamp suddenly flickered twice and lit up. The lanterns in Xue Meng’s and Mo Ran’s hands almost simultaneously shot out two red tongues of flame, dyeing the white silk lantern red. After a while, the lantern in Shi Mei’s hands also lit up weakly. The light of the water-based spiritual stream was blue.

“Go.”

Huaizui said.

“Success or failure, return or not, all will be seen tonight. If tonight doesn’t happen … then … sigh …”

Mo Ran thought of all the good things Chu Wanning had done to him when he was alive, and his heart ached. He couldn’t bear to listen to Huaizui’s words, so he only said, “Master, there’s no need to say more. Even if I have to kneel, crawl, or sacrifice my life, I will bring Master back to the human world.”

As long as he’s willing.

As long as … he’s willing to come back with me.

The three beams of light left the Dan Xin Palace separately. Soon, they were swallowed up by the boundless dark night and disappeared.