Chapter 662: Reincarnation Theory—Reliable!

"Don't even start—what this old man said makes a lot of sense; he clearly could still live another ten or twenty years, yet he repeatedly seeks to end his own life, which easily leads people to think his family treats him poorly!"

Wang Ping'an silently nodded.

Loving gossip is human nature; not to mention other families, no one knows why Gu Liangong repeatedly seeks to end his own life, and even if they did know, strange rumors would still spread.

People would conclude that Gu Liangong's son and daughter‑in‑law treat him poorly, causing him to seek death, and would also think that Gu Liangong is eager to be reincarnated as a wealthy heir in his next life—perhaps all false rumors spread by his son and daughter‑in‑law.

Gu Liangong's death is indeed a relief; it's quite possible that in his next life he will truly be reborn into a wealthy family as a rich heir. Yet his son and daughter‑in‑law, still in the mortal world, will suffer—someone might gossip behind their backs, and if a conflict arises, people will mock their whole family over this matter.

It would inevitably cause a disaster!

"Uncle Zhao, you're right; telling Uncle Gu about this is useless—it's 100% in one ear and out the other. As for me, Uncle Gu usually doesn't take it seriously, especially when it concerns his becoming a wealthy heir in his next life; only his son and daughter‑in‑law can tell him."

Zhuo Tie gave a wry smile, not angry; after all, Gu Liangong is his elder, and their family has received Gu Liangong's care many times. He's not ungrateful; remembering Gu Liangong's kindness, how could he watch Gu Liangong go to self‑destruct? Yet he couldn't help his curiosity and asked:

"Uncle Zhao, you're well‑read and know more than I do; if Uncle Gu truly can pass through Guimen Guan, is the claim that he'll be reborn as a rich heir in his next life reliable?"

This matter.

Not only did Gu Liangong mention it to him, he had also heard similar remarks at other people's funerals. When people said it, their faces were full of unmistakable envy; but when he pressed for proof, they could give none, and he realized that what they knew also came from hearsay.

Regarding this matter, he couldn't say he didn't believe it, but since he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, there was still some doubt in his heart.

Otherwise.

He also wouldn't repeatedly urge Gu Liangong; besides Gu Liangong's debt of gratitude, he didn't want Gu Liangong to leave so soon, and he feared the matter might be false.

"This kind of thing—reliable!"

Zhao Kangtai stared deeply at Zhuo Tie, as if recalling something; his expression turned extremely complex, and he said, "But given Gu Liangong's accumulated hidden virtue, even without passing through Guimen Guan, being reborn into a wealthy family in his next life is almost certain. So don't be swayed by Gu Liangong to help him end his life!"

"I understand!"

Zhuo Tie nodded, his face full of unmistakable envy.

He could disregard others' words, but Zhao Kangtai's words, even if spoken casually, he must believe 100%. After all, Zhao Kangtai is considered the most capable person in Liangshui Town; not even Cui Ji, who clings to Zhu Xing's leg, nor the mayor of Liangshui Town can match Zhao Kangtai's authority there.

After all.

In recent years, not only in Liangshui Town but also in neighboring towns, many have received Zhao Kangtai's help, including some extraordinary individuals whom Zhao Kangtai has healed.

He knows things ordinary people don't, which is perfectly normal.

Perhaps…

Uncle Zhao even knows the officials who serve in the Underworld!

Since Uncle Zhao says that, given Gu Liangong's accumulated hidden virtue, even without passing through Guimen Guan, he will certainly be reborn into a wealthy family in his next life, then it must be so.

A wealthy family? He has dreamed of that for many years. Now that Uncle Gu can have his wish granted, while he cannot, how could he not be envious?

"Isn't it just being reborn into a wealthy family in the next life? Is there really a need to be so envious?"

Wang Ping'an looked at Zhuo Tie's face, full of unmistakable envy, and couldn't help muttering silently, but as soon as the words left his mouth, as if recalling something, he sighed again, thinking:

"But still, if I knew I could be reborn into a wealthy family in my next life, I'd probably go crazier than that old man!"

Previous life.

Across millennia, the theory of reincarnation—how many have envied it? Some have used this doctrine to persuade others to do good, others have used it to amass wealth, and even great thieves have employed it for state‑craft; the number of believers under this doctrine is unknown.

They have also fabricated one false example after another, yet many still believe them.

In this life, unlike the previous one, the demons and monsters fabricated in novels and biographies now truly appear in this world; many demons and Evil Cultivators he has killed, not to mention the legends of immortals—he himself even possesses cultivation abilities, and he has personally witnessed officials in Guimen Guan and the Underworld.

The theory of reincarnation is clearly not false.

If an ordinary person learns that, through some special method, they can be reborn into a wealthy family in their next life, they'd probably go crazier than Gu Liangong.

This novel…

He can understand Gu Liangong's actions.

Zhao Kangtai looked at Gu Liangong's unconscious state, couldn't help shaking his head, only able to say, "Those involved are confused, observers are clear." His thoughts were entirely on the so‑called Guimen Guan, yet he completely forgot that the good deeds he has done over the years are enough for him to become a rich heir in his next life.

"Perhaps it's not that the involved are confused and the observers clear, but that becoming a rich heir in the next life is too important for this old fellow!"

Zhao Kangtai couldn't help recalling his lifelong interactions with Gu Liangong, sighing inwardly; catching a sidelong glance from Zhao Derun's strange look, he said harshly, "The prescription is in your hands; why are you still hesitating? Go quickly and find a few more medicines for that old man Gu Liangong!"

"I'll go right away!"

Zhao Derun responded, and as he turned to leave, he slipped a glance at Zhao Huai while Zhao Kangtai wasn't looking.

"You bastard, good things never come to me, but you always make me do the bad!"

Zhao Huai understood his thief‑father's meaning, cursed silently, feeling indignant, but knowing he couldn't out‑maneuver his powerful father, he obeyed, and when Zhao Derun passed by, he eagerly asked:

"Grandpa, you just said that the Kumu Daozhang came because of you—what does that mean?"

Zhao Kangtai heard this, his face turned cold; however, the asker was his beloved grandson, not Zhao Derun the dog, so he forced himself to smile coldly, "What else could it mean? Of course it's to see whether I truly treat Le Wenmao with care!"

(End of chapter)