Chapter 491: The Book of Life and Death

Daxia.

Lin Chao opened his eyes.

Within his deep pupils, the vicissitudes of life flashed by.

"It is over, but..."

After transforming into the Heavenly Dao, Lin Chao's consciousness was often blurred, and for the most part, he remained in a state of slumber.

However, he eventually found the butterfly bird.

Yet, when he finally awoke, the place he appeared in was none other than the Wusheng Well.

At that time, he felt somewhat lost.

He left the Wusheng Well; he did not want the events of Jiuzhou to happen again.

Unfortunately, he had awakened and returned to the present world.

This meant that the butterfly bird he encountered while as Xiang Long was the same butterfly bird he had encountered long ago in the Great Beast-Taming World.

"Reincarnation Simulator..."

Lin Chao began to examine his Reincarnation Simulator, a look of contemplation appearing in his eyes.

"Time and space... are they chaotic to me?"

Lin Chao had long sensed this.

Therefore, when he was Heize, he would not return to ancient times to change history.

"Are time and space a kind of objective substance?"

Thinking of this, Lin Chao furrowed his brows.

Just then, a gentle voice came.

"Husband, it's time to eat."

The one calling Lin Chao was none other than Wu Xiangyi.

Now, she had integrated into the present world.

She was currently wearing a white shirt and a very short gray hip-hugging skirt, with flesh-colored silk stockings wrapped around her slender legs; her figure was plump and full.

She only dressed like this at home.

Now, one could not tell at all that she was a Princess Fenglan; she looked like a charming and moving urban beauty.

"Right away." Lin Chao glanced at Wu Xiangyi, and the previous trance and confusion dissipated significantly, replaced by peace.

He walked into the kitchen and hugged Wu Xiangyi from behind.

Wu Xiangyi's body was very soft, full, and had a fleshy feel.

Only when holding her could Lin Chao feel the reality of the world.

Instead, a flush climbed onto Wu Xiangyi's face: "Husband... I'm cooking..."

"Let me hold you for a while." Lin Chao held Wu Xiangyi, and the influence of the heartless Heavenly Dao vanished rapidly, his humanity quickly recovering.

【This reincarnation rating: Poor.】

The Simulator's prompt arrived.

Lin Chao was not surprised.

It could be said that this rating counted as the worst.

The Great Beast-Taming World was ultimately destroyed.

And it was only because he reached a deal with Red Pupil that he accomplished his goal.

Lin Chao reflected on his shortcomings.

"Foundation... is too thin."

Lin Chao understood that his foundation was still too thin.

Although he had experienced endless years, in the eyes of those truly great beings, it was perhaps merely a fleeting moment in the vast ocean.

For example, Red Pupil was a powerhouse who spanned half an epoch.

However, she was resurrected by an even more terrifying Sovereign and became a pawn in the God Game.

Though the rating was poor, Lin Chao had gained much.

But at this moment, his attention was on the reincarnation reward.

【Obtained reward: Book of Life and Death.】

"It's actually this?"

Lin Chao received the information, his eyes gradually brightening.

Because this reward was related to the greatest gain from this reincarnation.

In this reincarnation, he experienced life and death, he went deep into Red Pupil, touched the ultimate principles of life and death, and he saw Red Pupil devour the Great Beast-Taming World—the extinction of a world.

All these things finally completed his Small Reincarnation Method.

Or rather, it allowed his Small Reincarnation Method to reach a higher level.

When in the Great Beast-Taming World, he had tried to resurrect Yan Feng through Red Pupil.

Now, with the Book of Life and Death, a strange look flashed in Lin Chao's eyes.

In his past life, in Mythical legends, there were the three books of Heaven, Earth, and Man.

The Book of Heaven, the Investiture of the Gods.

The Book of Earth, the Classic of Mountains and Seas.

The Book of Man, the Book of Life and Death.

The Book of Life and Death was also the Life and Death Book.

However, this Life and Death Book is not as simple as merely recording the names of living beings in the world.

Moreover, it shares a similar ingenuity with the Investiture of the Gods, capable of conferring underworld official positions.

"Perhaps I can emulate the ancient Mythical stories and attempt to create reincarnation."

Lin Chao thought of Ling Xuan.

Perhaps his Small Reincarnation Method was created to resurrect the soldiers who died for him.

Now, the Small Reincarnation Method is even more perfected in Lin Chao's hands.

With the Life and Death Book, he might truly be able to reshape reincarnation.

What was not truly accomplished in the Qiyuan World will also be fulfilled.

Of course, this is also a small test for Lin Chao.

Bright candles illuminate the south, green mountains bear the snow.

The earth is vast and white, as if a heavenly deity were dead drunk, crumbling the white clouds and scattering them across the ground.

Lin Chao held his phone, his expression calm: "Mom, I'll be home soon."

The winter break had begun, and Wu Xiangyi was at a critical juncture in her cultivation; with Lin Chao's help, she was only one step away from breaking through to the Seventh Tier.

Therefore, during this time, she had been cultivating with undivided attention.

Meanwhile, Lin Chao had returned to his familiar hometown.

Not long after, Lin Chao arrived home.

The air conditioner had long been turned on, and the room was warm; this atmosphere easily made one feel sleepy.

As the saying goes, spring lethargy, summer fatigue, autumn drowsiness, and winter hibernation.

Under the blowing of the air conditioner's hot air, one naturally felt a bit sleepy.

Returning home, Lin Chao seemed to shed his cultivation, just like an ordinary person.

Back home, his mother heated a pot of dumplings, and Lin Chao ate two bowls.

The family sat in the living room, chatting.

Such a scene was something Lin Chao had not experienced for a long time.

"Xiao Chao, you're graduating next year, where do you plan to intern?

Do you remember Wang Yuchao? He's two years older than you, works at a big company, has a monthly salary of tens of thousands, and has already bought a house and even got married," Lin's mother said, her eyes filled with envy.

Lin Chao smiled.

Parents all over the world share the same painstaking efforts.

He hadn't even graduated yet, and his parents were already worrying about his studies and his future.

"I'll go look for one after a while," Lin Chao did not want to break the tranquility of life.

To him, his parents were an anchor point.

Moreover, he had once given a drop of his blood to feed his parents.

His parents' bodies would be healthy, and there would be no problems in their lives.

Just keeping it quiet, enjoying life, and anchoring his humanity was enough.

"That Wang Yuchao, he didn't study as well as you when he was little, but now he's really successful.

A few days ago, when I went to play mahjong with those sisters, they mentioned Wang Yuchao many times, all beaming with joy," Lin's mother couldn't help but say.

Lin's father's expression suddenly darkened: "Why are you saying these things to the child?

How Wang Yuchao is doing is his own business; Xiao Chao doesn't need to stand out, as long as he's healthy, that's fine."

"Old man, I'm just talking, why are you losing your temper?" Lin's mother was unhappy.

The two bickered in front of Lin Chao.

However, it ended with Lin's father's defeat.

"Xiao Chao, do you remember Xu Qian? The one you played house with when you were little?" Lin's mother said enthusiastically.

An ominous premonition flashed through Lin Chao's heart.

"She's a year older than you and has also graduated now.

Some time ago, I saw her mother at the vegetable market.

Her mother is so worried, wanting to find a reliable husband for her daughter.

She knows you're at Tianhai University and kept saying we should let you two meet."

Hearing this, Lin Chao felt it was quite absurd.

There was also a sense of dissonance.

It was as if, one second he was flying through the sky and burrowing into the earth, with billions of lives perishing at his every gesture.

The next moment, he was being urged by his parents to go on a blind date.

He was being urged to go on a blind date.

This feeling... was truly wondrous.

"Mom, I'm still young and haven't graduated yet," Lin Chao declined tactfully.

"That girl is tall, looks very pretty, and is also very virtuous and good at managing a household. You're graduating soon anyway, and since you're free, just go have a meal and take a look.

Even if it doesn't work out, you can just make a friend, right?" Lin's mother continued.

"Nowadays, if you tell a girl she's virtuous and good at managing a household, she'll think you're insulting her," Lin Chao said calmly, playing his own role.

"Oh my, you brat, I've already set the meeting place with that girl, don't you dare not go, otherwise her mother will nag me to death," Lin's mother continued.

Lin's father stood on Lin's mother's side at this moment: "Xiao Chao, go take a look, just treat it as seeing an old friend."

Lin Chao felt helpless.

……

Inside the coffee shop.

Xu Qian was wearing light makeup; she held her phone, tapping out many words with a clatter.

She kept staring at the chat interface, fully focused.

However, when she saw the few words sent by the other person, a look of disappointment appeared in her eyes, along with some irritation.

She picked up the coffee on the table and drank it in one gulp; the bitter taste filled her mouth, and only then did her mood ease significantly.

"Are you Sister Xu Qian?" At this moment, a young man entered the coffee shop.

Xu Qian raised her head, saw the man, and a moment of distraction passed through her eyes.

"You... you are Lin Chao. It's been so many years, I didn't expect you to be so handsome."

To be honest, Lin Chao's looks stunned Xu Qian.

But Xu Qian was not in a very good mood right now.

Therefore, she did not appear very lively.

"Sister Xu Qian has also become more and more beautiful," Lin Chao replied casually.

Anyway, he would just meet her and leave.

Xu Qian looked at Lin Chao and sized him up seriously: "Are you still a student? In such a rush to go on a blind date?"

"My parents are pushing me, I have no choice."

"Me too." A look of helplessness flashed in Xu Qian's eyes. "Lin Chao, I'll say this upfront: I was also pushed by my mother to come and meet you, so don't overthink it."

Xu Qian was not a heartbreaker, so she had to make these things clear.

Otherwise, if this Lin Chao were like other men and pestered her relentlessly, she would be very annoyed.

"Mm, I won't."

Xu Qian ordered a coffee for Lin Chao, and the two ate and chatted, talking about things from their childhood.

"I remember you seemed to have an older sister named... Xu Yun, right?" Lin Chao just asked casually.

A complex look appeared in Xu Qian's eyes: "My sister... she passed away a long time ago."

"That's a pity." Lin Chao felt he was a conversation killer.

However, his words seemed to activate some of Xu Qian's desire to vent.

"Do you think there are ghosts in this world? Can the dead be resurrected?" Xu Qian looked at Lin Chao, her emotions somewhat agitated.

Lin Chao was slightly stunned and said slowly: "The world is vast; anything is possible."

"Perhaps, they really do exist."

Lin Chao thought of the Ghost in the Qiyuan World.

They were very similar to ghosts.

However, Lin Chao's words seemed to touch Xu Qian's sore spot, and her emotions became even more agitated: "You are also a top student at Tianhai University, how can you be like an uneducated fool and even believe in ghosts?"

Lin Chao frowned, his voice turning cold: "Believe and it exists, doubt and it does not."

"Xu Qian, there is no need for you to force others to change their views."

When the conversation is not agreeable, half a sentence is too much.

After saying this, Lin Chao bid farewell to Xu Qian, paid the bill, and left the coffee shop.

Inside the coffee shop, Xu Qian's face still bore an agitated expression: "Bullshit ghosts, bullshit that the dead can be resurrected."

"It's just because my brother-in-law believes in this that he keeps waiting for my sister and refuses to accept me!"

Xu Qian's emotions collapsed.

She picked up her phone, looked at the message her brother-in-law had sent, and her gaze became firm.

"I must expose these scammers and reveal them to the public!"

Her brother-in-law and her sister had always been very much in love.

But ever since her sister's car accident, her brother-in-law had become decadent.

She had taken care of her brother-in-law for a period of time, and feelings grew over time.

She had once revealed her love to her brother-in-law.

However, her brother-in-law rejected her directly.

Her brother-in-law said he would wait for her sister to return.

He would use every possible means to resurrect her sister.

Regarding this, Xu Qian initially only thought her brother-in-law was overly sad and unwilling to move on.

Now that a few years had passed, her brother-in-law's wish to resurrect her sister was still so firm.

A trace of resentment sprouted in Xu Qian's heart.

She felt that it must be a group of superstitious people who had deceived her brother-in-law, causing him to be unable to move on.

Only by exposing their true colors could her brother-in-law accept the fact that her sister was gone.

And then her brother-in-law would be able to accept her.

However, she could not do this by herself alone.

……

Lin Moyu closed his eyes and took a deep breath.

"I hope this time, I won't be disappointed."

He had been pursuing the Supernatural.

He had even seen the legendary Immortal figures.

Yet, even that Immortal figure had once said that the dead cannot be resurrected.

However, he did not despair; instead, he mustered up his motivation.

Since the Supernatural exists, the resurrection of the dead must also exist.

It is just that he is too weak right now to come into contact with those mysteries.

But recently, he has an opportunity, an opportunity to come into contact with... the realm of the dead.

Some time ago, he received a piece of hearsay.

In Dadu Mountain of Fengqing City, Tianbei Province, a supernatural incident occurred.

On Dadu Mountain, there is a guesthouse where a man died half a month ago.

The guesthouse's business plummeted.

This is not important; the most important thing is that in the small town where the guesthouse is located, it seems that every night, a figure is seen standing on the roof of the guesthouse, standing quietly.

This matter even made the news and became a trending topic.

Quite a few people say that the figure on the guesthouse is the ghost of that dead man.

Many people speculate that the man was murdered, so he has a great grievance, and his ghost is unwilling to leave for a long time.

But it was quickly refuted by the authorities, stating that the man died of a sudden heart attack, and urging the public not to believe or spread rumors.

This matter had a burst of popularity and even sparked an online war of words.

Both sides held their own opinions.

One side said the theory of ghosts was purely fictitious.

The other side said that as long as it hasn't been proven false, it is possible for it to exist.

Both sides held their own opinions, and neither could convince the other.

Indeed, the truth becomes clearer the more it is debated.

But most of the arguments online are not debates, but attempts to force the other side to submit, so they are mostly emotional venting and highly aggressive; calling them squabbles is more appropriate.

Of course, Lin Moyu also knows that the theory of ghosts is quite fantastical.

But for him, he would rather hope it exists.

Only if it exists can he possibly save his wife.

And tomorrow, he will head to Dadu Mountain to uncover the truth.

(End of this chapter)