Chapter 72 - Reincarnation

Chapter 72 - Reincarnation.

Su Qing listened to Su Qianxue's words...

She felt that every word was like a dying wish.

She sighed deeply, even though she had prepared herself countless times.

As this day gradually approached... she still found it hard to remain calm.

"Sister... thank you!"

"Why thank me?"

"If it weren't for you, Sister... I'm afraid my life wouldn't have been this happy."

"If you want to thank me, then live a few more days."

"I will..."

Their conversation ceased abruptly.

Su Qianxue calmly basked in the sun.

Su Qing no longer spoke, watching the falling leaves, as if watching Su Qianxue's life gradually wither.

Evening.

Leng Xiang had prepared dinner.

Su Qing called Su Qianxue to eat.

But this time, Su Qianxue didn't move no matter how much she called...

She looked at Su Qianxue.

After a long while...

She sighed deeply.

She knew Su Qianxue was dead.

"In the end... I guessed wrong again! You said you'd live a few more days, didn't you? You little liar..."

She had thought Su Qianxue still had a few days left to live.

But she hadn't expected her to pass away by evening.

Su Qing had expected to be very sad, but in the end, she didn't feel as sad as she had imagined.

Although her heart felt heavy, she couldn't cry.

After a long while, she shook her head and muttered to herself:

"This feeling... it really sucks!"

Su Qing looked up at the sky, the afterglow of the setting sun falling upon her.

Su Qing disliked getting too deeply involved with mortals, partly because mortals' lifespans wouldn't be as long as hers.

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If there were more people, it would likely be even more troubling.

Leng Xiang knew Su Qianxue was dead...

She didn't disturb Su Qing, but just stood silently not far away, watching her.

She, of course, understood this feeling too...

Before she became the Leng Xiang sword, when she was still a plum blossom spirit, she had also watched several generations grow up before her, then slowly age, and finally die.

Although it wasn't as profound as Su Qing and Su Qianxue's bond, Leng Xiang still vaguely remembered that feeling.

Therefore, Leng Xiang felt... it was best not to disturb Su Qing right now.

At the same time, she also made a hand seal, making the noisy Little Meatballs shut their mouths.

And she informed them through telepathy what had happened.

The Little Meatballs didn't understand the concept of life and death, they just sensed Leng Xiang's seriousness...

So they obediently shut their mouths.

Of course, they couldn't speak in the first place.

Su Qing looked at Su Qianxue's remains, and after a moment, she sensed something...

She let out a long sigh, then with a wave of her hand, she returned to her original form, turning her head to look at the two Soul-Reapers.

"Not Ox-Head and Horse-Face, nor Black and White Impermanence?" Su Qing raised an eyebrow and asked.

The two emissaries, seeing Su Qing's gaze, straightened slightly and cupped their hands, saying:

"Soul-Reapers Xu Chang (Zhou Ran) greet Earthly Immortal Su!"

"There are billions of living beings in the Jambudvipa World; how could the Seventh and Eighth Lords manage it all? So there are not just two Soul-Reapers!"

"We two are the Soul-Reapers of Huai County."

"We two are acting on the orders of the Underworld to escort Su Qianxue's soul to the Underworld for reincarnation."

"Please, Earthly Immortal Su, do not obstruct us from reaping the soul! Do not make things difficult for us. We are merely following orders."

"The Six Paths of Reincarnation are common occurrences in the mortal realm!"

Su Qing looked at the two, shook her head slightly, and said:

"I know, I won't stop you. Reaping souls is your job, and it's meaningless to make things difficult for you."

"Besides, Qianxue's lifespan is over. Even if I forcibly keep her soul, it would be useless, only harming her by making her a lonely ghost."

The two emissaries immediately breathed a sigh of relief... grateful that this Earthly Immortal was so understanding.

They had been on duty for six hundred years, and this was their first time reaping a mortal soul in the presence of an Earthly Immortal.

To say there was no pressure would be a joke.

Although they were Soul-Reapers from the Underworld, they couldn't withstand a casual blow from an Earthly Immortal!

Moreover, this Earthly Immortal's mere presence felt quite extraordinary. Read at Novels Haven (novelshaven.com)

"However..."

Before the two could act, Su Qing spoke again.

This made the two Soul-Reapers straighten up again, unsure of what Su Qing intended to do.

"I don't want Su Qianxue to be reincarnated as a blind beggar in her next life, just like this one."

Upon hearing this, the two Soul-Reapers understood Su Qing's meaning.

They merely said: "Earthly Immortal Su, please rest assured. Su Qianxue did no evil in this life, and she accumulated merit by following you, Earthly Immortal Su, and performing good deeds. Her merit is enough for her to be reborn into a good family. As long as she doesn't exchange her merit for any conditions, great wealth and nobility in her next life are certain."

Hearing this, Su Qing nodded slightly.

Knowing that Su Qianxue would have a good rebirth in her next life, she felt much more at ease.

"Mm..."

Su Qing nodded and turned back into the house.

The two Soul-Reapers, seeing this, breathed a slight sigh of relief... Su Qing turning and leaving clearly indicated her attitude.

The two took out their magical artifacts and reaped Su Qianxue's soul.

The reaped soul, which had been in the form of an old woman, transformed into a woman of about thirty-six or thirty-seven.

She looked at the two Soul-Reapers in confusion.

"I... I'm dead?"

Su Qianxue only felt like she had fallen asleep, not realizing she had actually died.

The two Soul-Reapers respectfully said: "Miss Su, you are dead. Please come with us to the Underworld to hear judgment, and then be reborn!"

Upon hearing this, Su Qianxue turned to look into the house, then sighed deeply and nodded.

She had wanted to see Su Qing one last time, but after much thought... she finally chose not to see that last farewell.

She was afraid she would feel even more reluctant to part.

"Thank you for your trouble, both of you."

"No trouble at all. Miss Su has accumulated merit and performed good deeds throughout her life... she is destined to be a person of great wealth and nobility in her next life."

"..."

Su Qianxue smiled faintly, her thoughts unknown.

A moment later, Su Qianxue and the two Soul-Reapers disappeared from the courtyard.

Inside the house.

Leng Xiang asked: "Master... don't you plan to see her one last time?"

"I've seen her... there's no need to add to the sadness."

"It seems Master has achieved clarity of mind."

"It's not clarity of mind, just accepting reality," Su Qing said with a helpless smile. Read at Novels Haven (novelshaven.com)

"Master... please don't worry, no matter how much time passes, Leng Xiang will always be with Master."

"Yes... I still have you all with me!"

Su Qing shook her head helplessly and said:

"Go call Su Lian and Su Yu over! Tell them... their second grandmother has passed away."

Leng Xiang nodded slightly and turned to leave.

The Little Sparrows flew to Su Qing's side, also offering comfort.

"Don't worry, Sister Xiao Qing! Not only will Sister Leng Xiang be with you, Sister Xiao Qing! We'll always be with you too, Sister Xiao Qing!"

"That's right, that's right! We'll always be with Sister!"

"Don't worry! I'm not that sad."

Su Qing helplessly stroked the little ones and said:

"I'm just a little emotional about seeing another friend off."

The sparrows continued chirping.

Su Qing just sat there, listening.

Before long, sisters Su Lian and Su Yu rushed to the residence.