After understanding these things, I finally knew the reason for the rift between Master and Uncle-Master.
However, just as I was about to say something, Uncle-Master raised his hand to stop me.
"Xiao Qin, you don't need to concern yourself with the affairs of our generation, nor do you need to say anything.
Take some time to give this to him.
But don't mention that it was from me."
With that, Uncle-Master took out a small bag from a nearby drawer.
I took it and glanced at it.
It was a collection of medicinal pills.
"Put this in the tobacco and smoke it. It can substitute for bone ash in cough medicine…"
I took the bag and nodded.
"Uncle-Master, I thank you on behalf of Master."
Uncle-Master smiled.
"Alright, go back!
Old fool is being watched by Yunxia, and things are relatively stable for now.
You can go see him after you've rested."
I "Mm-hmm"ed and, with the bag, did not return to Wan Fu Tang.
Instead, I went to a mobile counter nearby and bought a new mobile phone to use.
Back at the shop, I first contacted Aunt Yunxia.
I asked about Master's condition.
When Aunt Yunxia received my call, she also told me about Master's situation.
She said he was resting and that there were no major issues currently.
She only mentioned that Master would need to undergo chemotherapy and the like.
After confirming that Master's condition was stable, I felt much relieved.
Then, I prepared to return to bed to rest.
I was truly, truly exhausted.
But as soon as I lay down, Chu Yue's call came through.
Seeing that it was Chu Yue, I answered the phone.
When Chu Yue heard my voice, she sounded particularly happy.
"Qin Ze, it's so good that you're out safely. I was really, really worried about you."
As she spoke, I could even hear Chu Yue crying.
I quickly comforted her.
"Why are you crying? I'm fine. I'll recover after a few days of rest.
You should also get some rest.
And don't worry, the Ling Huan Gui Yu has already collapsed.
Don't have any psychological trauma when taking the elevator to and from work from now on…"
I said a few comforting words with a smile.
After Chu Yue confirmed my condition multiple times, she also felt relieved.
After hanging up the phone, I lay back down on the bed.
Soon, I fell asleep.
I don't know how much time had passed when I vaguely felt cold.
I subconsciously reached for the blanket.
But I felt someone touching my face, and someone seemed to be calling me.
"Qin Ze, Qin Ze…"
Hearing the voice, I slowly opened my eyes.
And with that, I was surprised to find.
A woman in black sitting by my bedside.
That beautiful face, those familiar eyes.
It was Qing Dai…
Before I could speak, Qing Dai asked first.
"Qin Ze, where have you been these past two days? Why are you so badly injured? You even have a slight fever."
Seeing Qing Dai's furrowed brows as she touched my forehead, looking very concerned about me.
I did feel a bit hot, but it didn't matter.
Seeing Qing Dai, I immediately perked up.
"Qing Dai, why are you here?"
"I sensed your presence, so I came.
Where have you been?
For the past two days, I couldn't sense your existence…"
Qing Dai's voice carried a hint of confusion and nervousness.
I sat up.
"Well, I entered the Yin Yang Gate the day before yesterday. I wasn't in the Yang world."
"Ah? Yin Yang Gate, you're not dead, why did you go to the underworld passage?"
Qing Dai asked, very surprised and puzzled.
I touched my head.
"Alas! It's a long story…"
Then, I looked at Qing Dai.
And told her about my previous experiences.
When Qing Dai heard it, she also showed a shocked expression.
She hadn't expected that I would mistakenly enter the Ling Huan Gui Yu through the Yin Yang Gate.
That was why she couldn't sense my presence.
After all, I was carrying the Dragon Phoenix Jade Pendant.
I could use the jade pendant to summon Qing Dai's spirit.
And Qing Dai could also sense me through the jade pendant.
It was a mutual connection.
Seeing Qing Dai slightly frowning.
I then asked.
"Qing Dai, do you know about the Longevity Society? That Miao Nan Zi is from the Longevity Society."
Qing Dai nodded slightly.
"This, I do know something about.
Its first appearance should have been a thousand years ago, during the Northern Song Dynasty.
This organization has an Elder Council.
Each generation consists of twelve people.
There are humans, demons, and ghosts.
Their influence is very mysterious and strange, merely pursuing immortality.
But I haven't had much interaction with them, so I don't know much else."
Qing Dai said softly.
As I listened, I couldn't help but gasp.
I didn't expect that this Longevity Society had such a deep foundation.
Existing for over a thousand years.
Just as I was expressing my surprise, Qing Dai spoke again.
"Qin Ze, you destroyed the Longevity Society's ghost realm this time.
They definitely won't let this go.
From now on, you must be more careful.
If you encounter these people again, notify me immediately.
I can protect you."
Qing Dai said with conviction, her gaze fervent.
I smiled faintly, feeling both happy and a bit conflicted.
Happy that Qing Dai cared about me so much, warming my heart.
Conflicted because, as a man, I had to rely on a woman for protection.
But I didn't show it on my face.
I just nodded to her.
If I can handle it myself, I will.
Unless it's an absolute last resort, a life-threatening crisis, I truly don't want Qing Dai to intervene.
My cultivation is still insufficient; I need to strengthen it.
To strive for the day when I can truly stand firm in both the Yang and Yin realms.
To become the strongest Taoist master in the Yang world.
What kind of so-called Longevity Society, Underworld Sect.
Jiangshi, vengeful ghosts, evil cultivators, demon daoists, all can be subdued and annihilated…