After Lin Yan left, the child did indeed stop crying incessantly after waking up.
She looked at her daughter's grape-like eyes and felt very grateful to Lin Yan.
Picking her daughter up from the bed, she kissed her little face and made a firm decision in her heart.
Within a few days, her husband also returned. This was their first daughter, and he cherished her greatly. Therefore, he took leave from his superior the day after receiving his wife's call.
"You didn't explain clearly on the phone. Tell me the situation now," he said, changing his clothes as soon as he returned and holding his daughter in his arms.
She then explained in detail what classmate Lin had told her to her husband.
"This is how Manman's situation is. That classmate Lin said she could only seal Manman's eyes until she was five years old."
"Can't she seal them for a longer period?" He didn't doubt the person outright, but she hadn't taken any money, and Manman had indeed stopped crying and seemed more alert.
"She said that when Manman is older, her spiritual energy can be sealed, but she herself cannot do it. If we don't believe her, we can ask others."
She hadn't trusted Lin Yan initially, but Lin Yan not only didn't ask for money but also gave her many suggestions. Moreover, she had indeed stopped Manman from crying.
"Then let's ask others. We'll go to Qingyun Temple. It's a reputable Taoist temple, and it will certainly be more trustworthy than other places."
He hadn't seen what Lin Yan did with his own eyes, so he planned to do as Lin Yan suggested and find others to ask if there were other methods.
Qingyun Temple was a relatively famous temple in their area, holding religious services every year. They had visited it when they were children. During those times, there was always a fair in front of the temple, which was very lively.
The abbot there had great abilities, and they would always seek his help for any matters in their villages.
After they agreed, he rested for one night, and the next day, he and his wife, carrying their child, headed towards Qingyun Temple.
The old abbot looked at the infant's face and then at the seal on her eyes.
"This seal is very good. it has sealed the child's spiritual eyes. You said the girl who sealed it was named Lin, so that's correct. Only the Lin family possesses such a gentle seal that can be used on an infant."
The old abbot then looked at the couple. "It is your family's good fortune to have encountered someone from the Lin family."
"Abbot, that girl said she could only seal them until she was five. What should we do after that?" He was still very worried.
"This spiritual energy is a gift from heaven. Even if it's forcibly sealed, she will still be involved in spiritual matters," the old abbot said, recalling the face of the child he had seen.
"Then... what should we do?" she asked worriedly. Her daughter was so young, and she truly couldn't imagine her future involvement in the spiritual world.
"Why bother another master? You've already met a person from the spiritual world. Since that young friend is willing to help, she must have a connection with your child.
When she is five years old, you can contact that young friend. The Lin family has a righteous lineage, and you can rest assured sending your child to them."
What he didn't say was that this child had very high talent. If she were a boy, he might have been tempted to take her as a disciple. But as a girl, it was less convenient in their temple.
However, the Lin family's reputation had always been good. Since they had met someone from the Lin family, and she was willing to help, it seemed she valued this child greatly.
"Thank you, Abbot! We understand."
Before they left, the abbot also gave the child a jade amulet for protection. They wanted to pay for it, but the abbot refused, saying it was a gift for the child.
However, they still placed money in the merit box when they left.
They were very grateful. Both Lin Yan and the old abbot had helped their family without expecting anything in return. It was wonderful to have someone extend a helping hand when facing difficulties.
Lin Yan's summer excursion was quite successful. Although some families were unwilling to communicate, they were willing to use Lin Yan as an inspiration for their next generation.
Through this excursion, Lin Yan learned a lot and gained a general understanding of the abilities of the new generation in the spiritual world.
Upon returning to the Lin family, Lin Yan organized and submitted her learnings to the clan. She then began packing her belongings to go to the city to attend high school.
"Yan Yan, we bought an apartment near the school for you. Sister Zhou will go and take care of you. The apartment is very close to the school, only a ten-minute walk," Lin Yan's mother said while packing Lin Yan's luggage.
The apartment had been bought a long time ago and was renovated when Lin Yan was in her third year of junior high. Lin Yan only needed to bring some essential items.
"Take this card. The tuition and living expenses are all on here. We can't accompany you, so you must take good care of yourself," Lin Yan's father handed her a card.
Lin Yan's mother was in poor health and had been recuperating in the old house for a long time. Lin Yan's father, as the head of the Lin family, could not leave the Lin family's old house for long. Neither of them could stay by Lin Yan's side.
"It's not necessary, Father. I have my own money," Lin Yan said, as she had been taking on missions since several years ago and didn't have many expenses, so she had accumulated quite a sum. Lin Yan was not short of money.
"Take it if I give it to you," Lin Yan's mother took the card from Lin Yan's father and put it in Lin Yan's pocket.
"Your money is yours, and what your father gives is from him. They don't conflict. Besides, your money is hard-earned, so keep it safe."
"Your mother is right, take it if I give it to you," Lin Yan's father also said with a smile.
"Alright then, I won't stand on ceremony."
After Lin Yan put away the bank card, the others also came to see her off. Lin Yan was considered the golden apple of the Lin family now, so everyone was reluctant to see her leave for school.
"I say, you can just attend school here. We don't care much about academic qualifications. Why go so far away to study!" said Lin Yan's grandmother.
Lin Yan had grown up in front of her, and she was very reluctant to see Lin Yan leave. She had told Lin Yan's father this at least dozens of times this summer.
"Mom, Yan Yan has already registered," Lin Yan's father said helplessly.
"You can still come back if you've registered. Yan Yan, don't mind your father. Come back and attend high school here in our county, not some city high school," the grandmother said, holding Lin Yan's hand and negotiating.
"Grandma, I want to go there to study," Lin Yan explained patiently.
"You just don't want to be with Grandma anymore. You're tired of me,"
"Grandma, the school isn't that far from home. I'll come back as soon as I have a holiday," Lin Yan coaxed her grandmother.
She hadn't been home this summer, so she hadn't heard her grandmother's nagging. After returning these past few days, she finally understood why Lin Yan's father had looked relieved when he saw her return.