Spirit Reaper - Chapter 38

Chapter 38: Entrusting Xiao Tuan to You — “You and Xiao Tuan will have a chance…”

Seizing the opportunity, Yu Wuyi gritted her teeth and forced herself up, wielding both the Soul-Summoning Banner and the Soul-Hooking Whip simultaneously.

With a deep, guttural roar, she successfully struck Xu Li down from the sky. As the red figure fell, a strange, eerie black mist surged out from behind her, only to vanish in an instant—too fast for anyone to catch.

“Whimper—” Seeing Xu Li injured, Xiao Tuan let out a mournful cry and rushed to her side.

Xu Li lay motionless, face down on the ground. Yu Wuyi could feel the oppressive atmosphere weaken significantly; it had clearly been tied to Xu Li’s state.

I declare, Xiao Tuan is my closest family! I don’t feel lonely anymore. I’m the most worried about her, my puppy sister.

Seeing Xu Li remain still, Xiao Tuan paced around her anxiously. She used her paws to try and flip Xu Li over, and after failing several times, she began to lick her cheeks incessantly.

The anxious whimpering tugged sharply at Yu Wuyi’s heart. Ultimately, she couldn’t bear it and stepped forward to check on Xu Li’s condition. With one hand tightly gripping the Soul-Hooking Whip, she used the other to carefully turn Xu Li over.

“Whimper—” Xiao Tuan lay beside Xu Li, never stopping her efforts to wake her.

At this moment, Xu Li’s face had returned to its normal, human appearance, looking as she did before losing her sanity. Thanks to Xiao Tuan’s persistence, she gradually showed signs of life. After her eyelashes fluttered, Xu Li slowly opened her eyes. Seeing Xiao Tuan, tears immediately flooded out, soaking the dog’s fur.

“My Xiao Tuan… my puppy sister…”

Seeing this, Yu Wuyi tactfully stepped away, giving the girl and her dog a private space to reunite. She walked to the side to check on the four people who had passed out. Upon closer inspection, she noticed something odd.

The horrific scratches on the mother’s face had turned into faint fine lines. The father and son showed no signs of injury at all. As for Xu Ming, other than a dark purple bruise on his neck from the strangling, there was nothing else.

Was what happened before a hallucination? Or something else?

Yu Wuyi frowned, lost for clues. Now that she had time to think, she recalled that at the moment she struck Xu Li, there seemed to be a strange magnetic fluctuation. It was so brief she hadn’t been able to capture it.

Could Xu Li’s loss of control be the work of the same person behind Qi Yishu’s ghost-rearing sorcery? If so, what was their goal?

“Wuyi…” Xu Li’s weak voice interrupted her thoughts. Yu Wuyi went to her side and whispered, “I’m here.”

“I’m sorry for causing you trouble.” “Your… your identity isn’t ordinary, is it? I think I was very lucky.” “I’m willing to accept any punishment. Take me away.” “But before I go, can I ask one last favor?” Xu Li grabbed the hem of Yu Wuyi’s clothes, pleading.

“Go ahead,” Yu Wuyi replied, already having a guess.

“Please find a good home for Xiao Tuan.” “She’s very obedient, she’s not a picky eater, and she knows commands. She has a good temper. Her favorite toy is an electric mouse, and her favorite chew treat is a beef bone stick.” “Oh, and she loves going out to make friends. She’s a sensitive, delicate girl…” “I’ve recorded everything in a notebook. Please give it to the family that adopts her.” “I’m glad she’s still alive. If she came with me, she would likely have to suffer punishment alongside me. I can’t bear that.”

“Whimper—” Xiao Tuan cried out.

Xu Li lowered her head, taking one long, deep look at her before handing her over to Yu Wuyi. “I’m entrusting Xiao Tuan to you, Wuyi.” “And… thank you for taking care of me during this time. I’m very grateful.” “If there is a next life, I want to meet you, Xiao Yu, and the Great Immortal sooner.” “Goodbye.”

Yu Wuyi tilted her head back to keep her tears from falling. She held up her jade pendant and shouted, “Where are the Black and White Guards? Come to me at once!”

“Emissary!” “Take her away,” Yu Wuyi said softly, turning her back to them. “Yes!”

“Wait.” Before the Guards departed, Yu Wuyi called out to Xu Li once more. “You and Xiao Tuan… will have another chance to meet.”

Whether Xu Li understood the deeper meaning, she simply gave a light laugh of relief. “Thank you.”

The Black and White Guards took Xu Li away, leaving behind a mess and four unconscious people. Yu Wuyi sighed and dialed the police.

Once the call was finished, Yu Wuyi carefully put away the items Xu Ming valued most. She contacted Lincheng’s most famous paparazzo, arranging to leak all the materials as soon as the four regained consciousness. Since Xu Ming loved traffic so much, she would let him taste his own medicine.

Acting as a “concerned citizen,” Yu Wuyi ignored the four idiots, closed the cabin door, and followed Xiao Tuan back to the tree where she had left Song Miao.

“Wake up, I’m taking you out of here,” Yu Wuyi nudged Song Miao, who was sleeping soundly against the trunk. “It’s over. Time to go.”

“Mmm? Wuyi… What?! It’s over?” Song Miao’s sleepiness vanished instantly. She practically jumped up, chirping away. “Where are those four heartless bastards? Did you kill Xu Li? Did you cross her over? That’s good. I hope she’s safe and happy in her next life.”

“I don’t know about her next life, but I know if you keep talking, something else in these mountains will come eat you.” Yu Wuyi covered Song Miao’s mouth and hurried her down the mountain.

Before they reached the base, they heard sirens in the distance. Red and blue lights flashed in the darkness, accompanied by flashlights. The two looked at each other, finally feeling at ease.

“Does this count toward my performance evaluation?” “You’ve worked hard even if you didn’t do the heavy lifting. Of course it counts.” “Wuyi, I knew you were a great person!”

…

“It is reported that the body of the star Xu Li was recently discovered in the mountains by a concerned citizen. The location is near her residence. The police have intervened, and the preliminary investigation suggests suicide by hanging.”

Gossip King: SHOCKING! The hidden secrets behind the death of famous star Xu Li! This editor received an anonymous tip from an insider containing the full diary of Xu Li. At the request of the submitter, I have attached the full original manuscript. Check it as needed. Before her death, Xu Li suffered under the triple pressure of her family, her agency, and online harassment. She had severe mental illness and required heavy medication daily. The scandals that previously flooded social media were actually fabricated by her agency, who forbade her from clarifying. This is a complete tragedy. A flower that hadn’t fully bloomed has withered. Is this a distortion of humanity or a loss of morality? A warm reminder to cherish life and reject cyberbullying.

Omg! So this is the truth! Exile that blood-sucking family and shut down that heartless company! Stop harming people! Gathering here: everyone who never insulted Xu Li. The suspected alt-account of Xu Ming is above me. Everyone, attack!

“So Sister Xiao Tuan was a star? Xu Li… what a beautiful name. I hope everything goes smoothly for her in the next life.” While Yu Wuyi refreshed her phone, Xiao Yu watched the comments beside her, gently circling the napping Xiao Tuan on the sofa.

“She will be,” Yu Wuyi nodded, her fingers busy on the screen.

You Er is not Fujiya V: The person has passed; let your words be kind. Malice damages your own merit.

This was the account she had registered earlier. Thanks to the live stream and the Lincheng Taoist Association’s push, she had gained many followers. She was now a minor influencer. Since her real identity couldn’t be exposed, this virtual persona was perfect for her work.

“Sigh, Sister Xu Li found her home. When can I find my mom?” At the mention of her own situation, Xiao Yu’s mood dipped. She pouted and gently plucked at Xiao Tuan’s fur.

“Xiao Yu, do you trust me?” Yu Wuyi knelt before her. “I do.” “Good. I might have some news about your mom, but I’m not sure yet. I need to see her with my own eyes to confirm. But I want to tell you—your mom misses you very much, and she is looking for you too.”

“Really?! I knew Mom wouldn’t leave me!” Xiao Yu jumped for joy. “Sister Yu, if there’s news, you must take me with you!” “I will. I promise.”

In the following period, Yu Wuyi began a routine: finish classes, then wander Fuhua Gardens and the nearby streets until late at night.

The lead on Yu Xin had gone cold; she hadn’t appeared recently. The “woman in black” searching for her daughter, whom Qin An had mentioned, had also vanished. Yu Wuyi began to wonder if she needed to change her plan. Unresolved matters weighed on her like a mountain. Instead of waiting for the mountain to collapse, should she take the initiative?

She wanted to go back to the Underworld sooner. Xiao Yu’s case wasn’t urgent, but this Yu Xin… she needed to start with the woman herself and dig into her background.

Lincheng was a famous coastal city. Yu Xin had died after driving a truck into the sea—such an event must have been reported.

If so, are there news reports about it online?