Chapter 75: Persuading the Ghost to Reincarnate

Early that morning, Grandma Yu came to the educated youth center to find Jiang Li. She carried a basket containing ten eggs.  These ten eggs were precious; Grandma Yu had saved them diligently. Previously, eggs were used to barter for salt and other necessities.  The fact that she was giving them to Jiang Li showed her immense gratitude.

Her grandson had only taken Jiang Li’s medicine for two days, and his cough had significantly improved.  He barely coughed at all this morning, and his complexion was much better.  His rapid recovery was thanks to Jiang Li’s miraculous medicine. Jiang Li had treated her grandson and collected herbs without charging a penny.

Grandma Yu felt she couldn’t leave without expressing her gratitude, so she brought the eggs she had saved. “Jiang Zhiqing, my grandson’s condition has improved greatly. Thank you so much. I don’t have much money, but these are our family’s eggs.

Please don’t refuse them.” Jiang Li knew Grandma Yu’s family was poor, so she wouldn’t accept the eggs. “Grandma Yu, I don’t need eggs.

Take them back for your grandson. Although he’s not coughing much now, he still needs to recuperate. These eggs will be good for him.” Seeing Jiang Li refuse, Grandma Yu’s voice became urgent, “But Jiang Zhiqing, you’ve helped our family so much. I can’t leave without showing my gratitude…” “Grandma Yu, I hear your homemade soybean paste is delicious. If you want to thank me, give me some.

” Grandma Yu was slightly taken aback, “Jiang Zhiqing, if you want some, I’ll give you several bowls. It’s not expensive; how could I thank you with something so cheap?” “Grandma Yu, you may think it’s not a good gift, but I think it is.

  Good soybean paste is rarer than eggs to me.” Grandma Yu understood that Jiang Li was deliberately refusing the eggs and asking for soybean paste instead.  This girl was kind-hearted.

 She would find another way to repay her kindness later. “Okay, Jiang Zhiqing, I’ll pack some for you.” Jiang Li said, “Grandma Yu, I’ll come with you.” Grandma Yu didn’t refuse, “Okay, you can choose how much you want.” Jiang Li followed Grandma Yu home. While Grandma Yu went inside to get the soybean paste, Jiang Li addressed the empty house, “Yu Weimin, your soul has lingered for several years.

 Do you know that staying too long might prevent you from reincarnating, condemning you to be a wandering ghost? I advise you to let go of your attachments and be reborn.” As Jiang Li spoke, a dark shadow appeared before her.  Normal people wouldn’t see anything, but Jiang Li saw Grandma Yu’s son’s soul.  When she had visited to treat the child, she had sensed Yu Weimin’s lingering soul. 

She hadn’t mentioned it then because the soul seemed harmless. Today, Jiang Li came to persuade Yu Weimin’s soul to reincarnate.

 Yu Weimin looked at Jiang Li, knowing this returned educated youth was kind; she had saved his son. He had been a soldier, full of righteousness, and Jiang Li was his son’s savior, so he wouldn’t harm her.

He was only surprised that Jiang Li could see him. Could this young girl communicate with spirits? Soon, Yu Weimin sensed a powerful aura from Jiang Li.  Getting close to her, he felt immense pressure and fear. “You’re not an ordinary educated youth?” Yu Weimin asked. Jiang Li nodded, “I practice Xuanxue. I’m here to persuade you to reincarnate. You have merit; your next life will be good.

  If you linger, you’ll never reincarnate. Do you understand?  Don’t be obsessed.” Yu Weimin’s face showed sadness, “Jiang Zhiqing, I’m worried about my mother and child. My son, Lei Lei, is so young. How can I leave them? My mother is old and frail, and she has to take care of Lei Lei. It’s too hard for her. And I haven’t gotten revenge on that woman.

 I’m not ready to reincarnate.” Souls unwilling to reincarnate have unresolved attachments. Jiang Li wouldn’t interfere with ordinary souls, but she couldn’t bear to see Yu Weimin, a patriotic hero, delay his next life because of his attachments. “Yu Weimin, don’t worry. Lei Lei has overcome this ordeal and will live a safe and prosperous life. He will achieve great things. Your mother is also blessed.

 Things may be difficult now, but they will improve soon. Lei Lei will give her a happy and healthy old age.” Jiang Li paused, knowing Yu Weimin was referring to his wife who had run away with his compensation money.

 Jiang Li quickly calculated and told Yu Weimin, “As for the woman you want revenge on, you don’t need to bother.  Karma will catch up to her.  Within a year, she will lose all the compensation money to a scoundrel, and then be beaten to death by him. You don’t need to take action; she will receive her retribution.

 If you take revenge, you’ll destroy the merit you accumulated in your life.”

Yu Weimin didn’t doubt Jiang Li’s words.  Since she could see his soul, her abilities were undeniable; fortune-telling was nothing surprising. Knowing that his loved ones would prosper and his enemy would receive retribution, he finally let go of his attachments.  Wiping away tears, Yu Weimin said to Jiang Li, “Okay, I’ll reincarnate.

But before I go, could you do me one more favor? Let me see my mother one last time. I want to say a few words to her.” Jiang Li found Yu Weimin’s request difficult. Souls shouldn’t appear to the living. But considering Yu Weimin’s circumstances—a respectable and pitiable man—Jiang Li’s compassion prevailed, and she agreed. 

Just as Jiang Li nodded, Grandma Yu brought two bowls of soybean paste, “Jiang Zhiqing, is this enough? If not, I’ll add more.” “Grandma Yu, it’s enough. Come here; I’ll take you to see someone.” Grandma Yu was puzzled. Who was Jiang Li taking her to see? Then Jiang Li touched her eyes. When Grandma Yu opened her eyes again, she saw an extra person in the room—her deceased son.

 “Weimin, it’s you? You… you’re not dead?” Grandma Yu said, reaching out to hug her son, but she passed right through him. Grandma Yu was stunned but quickly understood. Her son was indeed dead; this was his soul. “Mother, I’m unfilial. I caused you to bury your son before your time and couldn’t take care of you in your old age.

This is the last time I’ll speak to you. I won’t be by your side anymore. Please take care of yourself. In my next life, I’ll find you and repay your kindness.” Yu Weimin knelt and kowtowed to his mother.