Mu Anxiao didn't know what to say, so she could only pat her shoulder in comfort.
The old woman floated forward, looking at her daughter's appearance, and lowered her head to cry.
Mu Anxiao glanced at the two of them and said gracefully, "Everyone dies eventually. They did not suffer, and you did very well."
The Yin Messenger was surprised that Mu Anxiao would say such a thing. Looking at Mu Anxiao, he couldn't help but smile with relief.
The old woman and the old man also smiled with relief.
The old woman, her face streaked with tears, looked at Mu Anxiao and said, "Thank you, I understand..."
"It seems they must have been very happy in life. Their room," Mu Anxiao looked around, "was very warm and comfortable. They were very happy, otherwise, they wouldn't have passed so peacefully." After speaking, she fixed her gaze on the old woman's face.
The old woman listened to Mu Anxiao's words and burst into tears.
Mu Anxiao patted the old woman's shoulder and then looked at the Yin Messenger.
"Let's go," the Yin Messenger said faintly.
Mu Anxiao nodded.
This time, they truly departed. Mu Anxiao and the old woman were left alone in the room.
A few days later, Mu Anxiao removed the white cloth from her body and followed Shen Yan out of the village, entering a forest.
"She's really kind, she gave me a bag of dried rations." She followed behind Shen Yan, patting the bundle on her back.
Shen Yan said without turning his head, "You did a good deed this time."
"Of course, I just used the冥银 Lu Yan left behind. The surplus, I gave it all to that elder sister."
"She told you not to call her elder sister, yet you still do," Shen Yan glanced sideways at Mu Anxiao, "Do you have a brain?"
"You're the one without a brain. I just don't like calling people I like old," Mu Anxiao said, taking out a piece of dried ration from her bundle and eating it. "For some reason, just now, when I saw those two elders being buried, I felt a bit sad."
"Why didn't you cry?" Shen Yan asked.
Mu Anxiao said as she ate, "I wanted to cry too, but I'm not related to them in any way. If I cry, it feels like it's not appropriate."
Shen Yan remained silent.
Mu Anxiao was already accustomed to Shen Yan's cold attitude towards her. She then adjusted the bundle in front of her and said, "Carelessly, we've been here for almost ten days."
"It's all because of you."
"But, I've gained a lot these past few days. Now," Mu Anxiao ran to Shen Yan's side, smiling, "I'm not afraid of those two spirits anymore."
Shen Yan intentionally quickened his pace and said, "You should talk to spirits less in the future."
"Why?" Mu Anxiao also sped up.
"Spirits have the ability to brainwash people. If you wish to die, continue interacting with them," Shen Yan stopped and turned to look at Mu Anxiao.
Upon hearing that she could die, Mu Anxiao's expression froze. "Alright, I understand. From now on, I'll pretend I don't see them."
"Mm." Shen Yan nodded, turned, and continued walking forward.
Mu Anxiao quickly followed. "By the way, didn't you say you'd let me cultivate immortality?"
Shen Yan said, "Talk about it after you help me find a partner. It's still too early to mention it now."
"Oh." Mu Anxiao replied absentmindedly, then looked at the surrounding trees and said, "I think I should tie a rope to you, so I won't get lost."
Hearing Mu Anxiao's unintentionally misleading words, Shen Yan stopped abruptly. "Come here." He turned and beckoned.
"Huh?" Mu Anxiao frowned, then walked over to Shen Yan and asked, "What is it?"