Chapter 72: Good Deeds Bring Rewards, A Lifeline

Chapter 72 - Good Deeds Bring Rewards, A Lifeline Note: Don't Forget to join my Pãtreon/flokixy to get access to +80 Advance Chapters or unlock the full story from the shop support so I can bring more Chapters for you "What are you doing?" Xie Bi'an recognized the device—it was called a "mobile phone," wasn't it? Previously, some younger ghosts in the underworld had burned offerings of these devices, but since they couldn't get a signal in the underworld, they were useless and only served as flashy bricks for showing off. Clearly, this little one had found a way to use it. He could sense that she was far away from him, yet here he was, able to see her face-to-face. Was this the power of that mobile phone? It was quite intriguing! "This is a live stream. Let me handle something first, and then we can talk." However, Bai Wuchang (Xie Bi'an) shook his head. "No need. You go ahead and deal with it. I'll take this ghost infant down to the underworld first." Clearly, the matter of vicious ghosts escaping from the underworld was more urgent, and Xie Bi'an didn't dare delay. With a wave of his hand, he opened a portal to the underworld, then grabbed the ghost infant and stepped through without another word. Seeing how quickly and decisively he left, Yao Yao was momentarily stunned. She had wanted to ask about the reward for her efforts, but now there was no choice but to swallow her words and figure it out later. After all, she still remembered that You Yuan's situation wasn't fully resolved yet. Once the ghost infant was dealt with, You Yuan's child returned to normal. Moments later, the boy slowly woke up, his wide eyes scanning the room. Upon seeing You Yuan, he softly called out, "Mommy." Though pale, he at least appeared normal now. When You Yuan heard her son call her, she nearly burst into tears. She pulled him into her arms, repeatedly saying, "Thank goodness you're okay, thank goodness!" She couldn't even begin to describe how much she had longed to hear that voice during the time her child was in trouble. After crying her heart out, she led her son to thank the master. The boy looked confused. This "little sister" was younger than him—how could she have saved him? Clearly, it was Xiao Bai who had saved him. Wait... where was Xiao Bai? He suddenly realized this question. When Xiao Bai was around, it would speak to him in his mind. But now, no matter how many times he called out, Xiao Bai didn't respond. Before he lost consciousness, Xiao Bai had been protecting him from being devoured by that monster. He could feel that Xiao Bai wasn't a match for the monster—every time it spoke to him, its voice grew weaker—but it always replied. Now, there was nothing. Had something happened to Xiao Bai? At this thought, he instantly panicked! "Xiao Bao, don't panic just yet." "Tell Mommy—who is Xiao Bai?" You Yuan saw her son on the verge of tears and tried to comfort him first. Then, curiosity got the better of her. This Xiao Bai must be the powerful person who helped her son, right? According to the master, Xiao Bai was also a practitioner with spiritual powers. Her son was only in kindergarten—such a young child. Where could he possibly have met someone like this? Upon hearing his mother's question, the boy remembered that she didn't know about Xiao Bai. He originally didn't want to say anything because it was an agreement between him and Xiao Bai. But now, fearing that Xiao Bai might be in trouble, he had no choice but to explain. "Xiao Bai has always been with us at home, Mommy. You've seen it too! You even made its little nest." Hearing this, You Yuan was initially taken aback. Who ever heard of a powerful being living in a nest? But looking into her son's earnest eyes, she paused. The mention of a "nest" brought a small figure to mind. "Xiao Bao, are you saying... Xiao Bai is... that hedgehog?" As she said it, she herself could hardly believe it. But thinking about it, the hedgehog seemed to fit her son's description. But it was just a small animal, one that had almost been run over by a car. Her son had pitied it, picked it up, and carefully nursed it back to health for over half a month. Later, when it recovered well but started running off frequently, they assumed it wanted to return to the wild. Though reluctant, her son eventually released it back into nature. "Mm-hmm, Xiao Bai is amazing! It protects me and drives away bad people." The boy nodded enthusiastically as he spoke about Xiao Bai, his eyes shining brightly. His reaction left You Yuan baffled. So it really was that little hedgehog? No wonder it was a spirit creature. But weren't spirits supposed to be terrifying? Didn't they drain human vitality? How could it possibly help her son? Just as she was pondering this, the master's crisp voice came through the phone. "Little miss, don't be afraid. The one who helped your child isn't an ordinary spirit—it's one of the Five Immortals, specifically the White Immortal." The so-called Five Immortals corresponded to Hu, Huang, Bai, Liu, and Hui—foxes, weasels, hedgehogs, snakes, and rats, respectively. Unlike other animals, these creatures were born with innate spiritual energy and mostly followed orthodox cultivation paths focused on refining essence and qi. Thus, not only did they not harm humans, but they often helped them to gain merit and karmic blessings, ultimately seeking liberation from the animal realm. Many northern shamans worshipped their lineages, often venerating these beings. However, each of the Five Immortals faced unique trials on their path to enlightenment. Among them, the weasel's trial was the most widely known—it involved seeking recognition from passersby. In contrast, the hedgehog's trial was particularly absurd—they had to survive being run over by a vehicle. In ancient times, when carts were common, the chances of surviving this trial were relatively high. But with modern technology and four-wheeled electric cars, the tiny bodies of the White Immortals were almost guaranteed to perish under such circumstances. Moreover, they were known for their timid nature and the so-called "childhood calamity." As a result, among the Five Immortals, the White Immortals were the rarest. White Immortals excelled in medicine, both prescribing and dispensing remedies, possessing the noble skill of healing. Though their spiritual power was only slightly stronger than that of the Gray Immortals, their reputation was the best among the Five Immortals. "Wow, so you know Xiao Bai is a celestial being too!" Hearing the master's "little sister" confirm Xiao Bai's identity, the boy's emotions surged. If this sister knew Xiao Bai's origins and had saved him, did she know what had happened to Xiao Bai? So he asked urgently, "Master's sister, can you tell me where Xiao Bai went? Did that bad kid eat it?" At the thought of this possibility, he was on the verge of tears. And as for his way of addressing her, the online audience couldn't stop laughing. [Master... sister? Hahahaha, I never expected this kind of title.] [But then again, the master does look incredibly young, so you can't blame the kid.] Seeing the teasing comments, Yao Yao didn't mind at all. Looking at the anxious child, she calmly said, "It's fine. However, its soul has been separated from its body for too long, and it was injured by that evil spirit. It will need some time to recover." "When it gets better, it will come back to visit you." From You Yuan's description, the White Immortal that saved her son must have barely survived its trial under the wheels of a car, sustaining serious injuries before being found by You Yuan's family. White Immortals were especially grateful. When it saw its little benefactor being attacked by an evil ghost and on the brink of death, it had no choice but to leave its body and possess him to protect him. The fact that it revealed its identity to You Yuan's son showed that it considered him a friend—after all, White Immortals were notoriously timid. "Then... then I'll wait for Xiao Bai to come back." "I'll give it all my favorite toys!" Upon learning that Xiao Bai was safe, the boy's emotions stabilized. He wiped away his tears with the back of his hand and spoke with determination. You Yuan sighed deeply throughout the entire exchange. She never imagined that her son's single act of kindness would turn into a lifeline. This being had saved her child's life—she had to express her gratitude somehow. "Please, Master, guide me on how I should thank it!" But You Yuan had no idea what celestial beings liked, so she turned to the master for advice. Yao Yao didn't hold back. She generously shared everything she knew about White Immortals' preferences with You Yuan. In her heart, she thought that given the White Immortal's attitude, there was a good chance it might become the guardian spirit of You Yuan's household. For You Yuan's family, this would truly be a great blessing!