Ten Thousand Soul Banner: Deceased, do you have any unfulfilled wishes?-Chapter 1042 - 1038: Netherworld Remnants

Xiao Yue didn’t return to the countryside with Shen Siyuan and the others today, because she had a prior engagement. A couple of days ago, when she returned from the Netherworld, Lady Huang specifically sought her out and asked her to take the time to check on Huang Lancai.

Lady Huang’s words were filled with worry. Although Xiao Yue didn’t quite understand the reason for this concern, she agreed nonetheless.

Following the path in her memory to Huang Lancai’s residence, Xiao Yue was stunned the moment she pushed open the door.

In just a few months, the once well-dressed and bright-eyed Huang Lancai had become a completely different person.

Yin Wind blew through the courtyard as she stood under the eaves, her skeleton thin body hanging loosely in her oversized clothes, as if a gust of wind could knock her down.

Her once full cheeks had sunken in, eye sockets dark, cheekbones protruding, the whole person exuding an intense aura of death, like a fleshless skeleton, eerily frightening. 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

"Sister Huang, what’s happened to you?" Xiao Yue hurriedly stepped forward, her voice filled with panic, unable to believe that this was the same vibrant Huang Lancai she once knew.

"I’m fine..."

Huang Lancai’s voice was airy, no longer clear as before, the three short words seeming to sap all her strength, followed by a violent cough, her thin shoulders constantly trembling.

Xiao Yue instinctively turned her head to look outside the courtyard, where the vibrant flower bed in her memory was now ruinously desolate.

Weeds had overgrown, completely drowning the former flower paths, a few withered flowers drooping, long devoid of their previous vitality, just like the current Huang Lancai.

Seeing her reduced to this state, a sour feeling welled up in Xiao Yue’s heart, her eyes slightly hot.

"Xiao Yue, thank you for coming to see me."

Huang Lancai forced a faint smile, trying to comfort her.

"I’m really fine, it’s just that something went wrong with my practice."

"I’m sorry..."

Xiao Yue lowered her head somewhat guiltily, speaking softly.

"Actually, it was Granny who sent me, she’s been very worried about you."

"Granny..."

Mentioning Lady Huang brought a touch of melancholy to Huang Lancai’s voice, her eyes softened somewhat.

"How are she and Grandpa doing?"

"They’re doing fine, don’t worry." Xiao Yue quickly replied.

"That’s good."

Huang Lancai nodded gently, a hint of relief in her tone.

"They’ve spent a lifetime accumulating virtue and kindness, with Mr. Shen looking after them, I have nothing to worry about."

At the mention of "Mr. Shen", Xiao Yue snapped back to reality, her eyes lighting up.

"That’s right, I’ll go find my brother, he’s very capable, he can definitely cure you!"

With that, she turned to run out, but Huang Lancai grabbed her.

Xiao Yue felt her wrist tighten, surprisingly strong, the emaciated Huang Lancai before her seemed skin and bones, yet her grip was far beyond ordinary strength, making it impossible for Xiao Yue to break free for a moment.

"No need to go... I’m not sick."

Huang Lancai shook her head, slowly releasing her hand, explaining softly, "This is caused by yin energy invading my body."

Seeing Xiao Yue’s face full of confusion, she explained, "People like us are inherently connected to the Netherworld, our bloodline carries the inheritance of the Netherworld’s people. In the past, the Netherworld path was severed, yin and yang separated; we could live like ordinary people. But ever since Mr. Shen reopened the Qiongzhou Netherworld, the aura between heaven and earth has quietly changed..."

This change is undetectable to ordinary people, as if it never happened.

But for those of us with Netherworld bloodlines, it’s a catastrophe; the Cold Yin Qi from the Netherworld is instinctively attracted to their bloodline, continuously invading their bodies, day after day, resulting in the condition seen now.

As she finished speaking, the Yin Wind in the courtyard intensified, causing Huang Lancai’s clothes to flutter, adding to the desolation.

"Sister Huang, don’t worry, my brother will surely have a way, I’ll find her now..."

With those words, Xiao Yue transformed into a gust of Yin Wind and soared into the sky. Huang Lancai tried to stop her, but it was too late, she could only watch as Xiao Yue vanished into the horizon.

"Sigh~ cough cough cough..."

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At this moment, Shen Siyuan was not at home, but rather at the airport with Ruan Hongzhuang and Taozi to pick someone up.

"They should be coming out soon, right?" Ruan Hongzhuang glanced at her watch, her voice filled with barely contained excitement, instinctively rising on tiptoe, "My mom said the plane landed on time."

"Don’t worry, it must be soon."

Shen Siyuan patted the back of her hand, his gaze resting on the smile in her eyes, unable to suppress the curve of his lips, "Aunt is pregnant, so the journey must be slower, let’s wait patiently for a bit."

Taozi chimed in with a smile, "Yes, Ruan Ruan, Aunt Jiang finally got pregnant, she must be incredibly careful."

As they spoke, two familiar figures emerged from the crowd.

Ruan Xiangqian was pushing the luggage cart ahead, with a few coats draped over the handle. Jiang Yingxue was protected at his side walking slowly, one hand resting on her waist, the other gently cradling her slightly rounded belly, her face showing the fatigue of a long journey, yet unable to hide the gentle smile in her eyes.

"Dad! Mom!" Ruan Hongzhuang’s eyes lit up, she immediately broke free from Shen Siyuan’s hand and hurried over, her voice full of joy.

Seeing her daughter, Jiang Yingxue’s previously tired face instantly blossomed with a smile.

"Why is it just the two of you, didn’t you bring a few assistants?" Ruan Hongzhuang glanced behind them and asked.

"Your dad didn’t allow it, he doesn’t trust outsiders." Jiang Yingxue laughed.

Compared to four months ago, Jiang Yingxue’s belly was now plump, and she had become much rounder, radiating prosperity.

Shen Siyuan then stepped forward, greeted them, and took the luggage from Ruan Xiangqian’s hand.

"Thank you for making the trip." Ruan Xiangqian said.

"Dad, why are you saying this, isn’t it what we should do?"

Then she turned to Jiang Yingxue, "Mom, was the journey tiring? Is there anywhere you feel uncomfortable?"

Jiang Yingxue shook her head with a smile, gently rubbing her belly, "I’m fine, I took a nap on the way, it’s just that sitting for a long time made my waist a bit sore."

She paused, looking at Shen Siyuan, "Coming to Bin Hai this time, I’ll have to trouble you to look after me more. At my age, getting pregnant is not easy. Having you here puts me much more at ease..."

"Mom, stop saying things like ’trouble’."

Ruan Hongzhuang wrapped her arm around her mother’s, acting coquettishly, "My home is your home, just stay and rest assured, we’ll make sure you and the baby are healthy and plump."

"Aren’t you afraid of someone else vying for your inheritance?"

"Pff, whatever I want, I’ll earn myself, I’m not interested in my dad’s."

"It’s because you have Shen Siyuan that you can talk so boldly, isn’t it?" Jiang Yingxue chuckled.

"Do you have to ask if you already know?" Ruan Hongzhuang didn’t deny it at all.

Honestly speaking, she really wasn’t interested in Ruan Xiangqian’s assets now.

Laughing and chatting, they made their way to the parking lot, the afternoon sun streaming through the airport’s glass wall, warmly illuminating Jiang Yingxue’s hand as she protected her belly.

Ruan Hongzhuang chattered to her mother about the home arrangements, the sunny room was already set up, with a soft mattress, added maternity pillows, consulted a doctor, and prepared a pregnancy diet plan...

Just then, a sudden gust of Yin Wind landed in front of them.

It was Xiao Yue, who had hurriedly come over.