“Oh, women are just trouble!” Qiao San exclaimed in exasperation.
Qiao San scooped up the two women and flew into the sky, leaving only swirling dust behind in the powerful wind, as if savoring that heart-wrenching moment.
Madam Qiao gently released Xiaoyou’s wrist, which she had been holding while the girl was unconscious, turned around, and sat on the edge of the bed, saying, “Xiaoyou was overwhelmed by sudden anger and anxiety, triggering her innate Yin Channeling Meridian, which caused her spirit to scatter and become disordered.”
Madam Qiao’s words hit the nail on the head. Gui Ji, who had already regained consciousness, involuntarily responded, “Yes, Xiaoyou was born with the Yin Channeling Meridian. A Taoist priest once said she wouldn’t live past sixteen, which is why my daughter and I traveled thousands of miles from our home to the East Sea in search of a spiritual master. Unfortunately, we encountered bandits in the Ghost Forest, sigh!”
Buried memories poured out amidst her sighs. Gui Ji couldn’t help but glance at Qiao San. Amidst deep sorrow, a hint of joy finally emerged, and she gazed at Madam Qiao hopefully, “Even after becoming a ghost spirit, Xiaoyou’s Yin Channeling Meridian still hasn’t dissipated. Madam, do you have a way to resolve this?”
“The Yin Channeling Meridian is actually an innate extraordinary meridian. It’s just that the human body is too fragile, which turns blessings into misfortunes. Although the Ghost Sutra is very miraculous, it doesn’t record any method to resolve the Yin Channeling Meridian. However…”
A faint bitter smile flickered across Madam Qiao’s face as her gaze shifted from Gui Ji to Qiao San. “Although the Ghost Sutra can’t cure it, my son has a way!”
“Me?! How?!”
Upon hearing this, Papi immediately shook his head vigorously, “No, I can’t do it. Mother, your magical powers are stronger than mine. If you can’t handle it, how could I possibly deal with this cursed Yin Channeling Meridian!”
“Husband, are you still angry with Xiaoyou? I’ll discipline her!”
Gui Ji didn’t care whether what the Soul Spirit said was true or false. As long as there was the slightest hope, the beautiful ghost wouldn’t let it slip away, especially since the target was her lover. Her pitifully beautiful eyes brimmed with tears, determined to drown Papi in them.
“Sheng’er, come closer.”
Madam Qiao took a deep breath, then whispered something into Qiao San’s ear. As she spoke, Papi’s jaw dropped lower and lower, his mouth widening in disbelief until his eyes nearly popped out of their sockets.
“Mom… Mom, this… this isn’t right, is it?”
“Hmph, do you think I’d willingly send such a fine young lady into the wolf’s mouth? Don’t pretend. If you’re not up for it, then go find another person with the Ten Yang Constitution.”
Madam Qiao, momentarily angered, blushed prettily as she pouted, causing Qiao San and the other women to stare in astonishment, as if seeing the beloved “Soul Spirit” once again.
“Giggles, giggles… I understand! Master San, you’re so lucky!”
Madam Hu, with her extensive experience, quickly deduced the truth from the mother and son’s conversation due to her fox clan’s nature. Her ambiguous laughter immediately filled the space.
At this moment, Gui Ji, who had been at a loss, also vaguely understood Madam Qiao’s meaning. Her anxious, pale face suddenly flushed red. How could this be possible? But without this method, her daughter’s life…
Although there had previously been examples of the Hu family mother and daughter, how could a fox spirit’s thoughts align with those of a human? Gui Ji felt as if she had been struck by a spell, her body unable to move, her thoughts seemingly severed in an instant.
The eighteen fox maidens naturally shared the same view as Madam Hu. To them, serving the same man together was an honor. As they recalled the wild moments of entanglement with the Holy King and their queen mother in bed, their bodies immediately grew hot and weak.
Nuemei, originally a flower spirit from the earthly realm, although not as unrestrained as the fox clan, had no objections to this unavoidable reality.
Qing Niang’s eyes revealed a trace of worry and more helplessness. She hadn’t expected her younger brother would accumulate yet another romantic entanglement.
Madam Qiao naturally had no objections to this solution. Ever since she transformed from the Ghost Sutra spirit into a human, she was no longer quite an ordinary person. The ethereal and transcendent nature of the Soul Spirit had long since taken a detached view of the myriad worldly concerns.
In an instant, the thoughts of all the women flowed into Qiao San’s mind through their glances. Facing this sudden stroke of good fortune, Papi found himself unexpectedly unable to feel excited. Instinctively, he turned his gaze toward the stunned and motionless Gui Ji.
All words were exchanged in silence. Gui Ji’s body trembled and weakened, then she collapsed无力ly onto the brocade stool. Her complex gaze rippled like water. After a moment’s hesitation, she heavily nodded toward Qiao San.
“You really want me to help Xiaoyou… heal?” Qiao San, having left the path of evil, had returned to his original nature of cherishing beauty. While he was naturally inclined toward feminine charms, he cared even more about his women’s happiness.
“No—”
A sharp cry suddenly shattered the intimate atmosphere. Xiaoyou, lying on the bed, had miraculously awakened. She seemed fully aware of everything around her. With a forceful push of her hands, she lifted her graceful and tall figure upright. “Mother, let’s go. Daughter would rather die than be saved by him!”
“Phew!” Before her words had even finished, a mouthful of blood suddenly spurted out. Her body fell back, her eyes still fixedly glaring at Papi San, but she no longer had the strength to speak.
Xiaoyou’s worsening condition alarmed Gui Ji, and the last trace of hesitation in her heart vanished like smoke. Nothing in the world was more important than her daughter’s life.
“Madam, I agree. Please tell me, what must be done? I will follow all your instructions!”
“Do… No…”
Xiaoyou’s resistance was firm, but her voice was so weak it was barely audible, so faint even she could hardly hear herself. She could only watch helplessly as her mother decided her future.
“Uh!” The pain at this moment had nothing to do with the Yin Channeling Meridian. Pure little Xiaoyou, at the thought of being violated by Papi, panicked and fainted dead away again.
The innocent ghost spirit desperately wished to dissipate and vanish forever, but her mother used every ounce of strength to bring her daughter back to life.
“Hmm…”
A weak, barely audible nasal sound escaped her lips. Xiaoyou slowly opened her eyes. The blur in her beautiful eyes gradually cleared, and the scattered images slowly focused. Her mother’s anxious and weary face came into view.
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