After explaining why Xu Nan had transformed into a ghost child, Jiang Lin paused and added, "When everyone dies due to accidents or other circumstances, you can find a safe place and wait for the ghost messengers to guide you. Don't wander around. The human world is vast and populated. When deaths occur due to accidents or other circumstances, the Underworld may not always receive the information promptly."
"So that's how it is, I think I understand," said a viewer. "The will to survive is an instinct for everyone, this really won't do, e=(´o｀*))) Sigh."
The viewers in the livestream seemed to understand, yet also not quite. However, they at least learned one thing: this incident wasn't caused by other ghosts or any form of sacrifice. So, those worried about humanity's extinction could rest easy for now. As for other matters, it was best to trust what the streamer said.
"When I die, I definitely won't wander around!"
"Although I still want to live a long life, streamer, I've remembered what you said~"
The bullet comments section was filled with "Okay"s.
Seeing that the streamer seemed about to have the paper effigy take the ghost child away, Father Xu couldn't help but ask, "Great Streamer, what will happen to Nan Nan in the future?" Will he be subjected to torture? As the client for this incident, his message immediately turned into a golden bullet comment, making it very conspicuous.
Jiang Lin glanced at it and said calmly, "That depends on the judgment of the Judge." Xu Nan did save Xu Ran, but he lingered in the human world without permission and almost caused Xu Ran's death. These were things that couldn't be ignored. However, considering the entire incident, even if Xu Nan were to be punished, it wouldn't be too severe. As for reincarnation... in his current state, Xu Nan wouldn't be able to re-enter the cycle of reincarnation anytime soon.
"Thank you, great streamer. Is there anything else we can do for him?" Father Xu asked again. Since he wasn't fast at typing, Xu Ran took his phone and quickly sent the message.
Jiang Lin replied, "Live your lives well." He paused, then added, "During festivals and holidays, visit him more often." Xu Nan loved this family, but deep down, he was also afraid of being forgotten, of his existence being erased.
"Okay, okay, thank you, great streamer! Thank you!" Father Xu repeatedly sent gifts as thanks.
"That's all for today. Those who haven't slept can go to sleep now." After speaking, Jiang Lin closed the livestream. If he continued broadcasting, these viewers would probably meet him down here sooner rather than later.
Under the watchful eyes of the seven-colored egg and the robot, Jiang Lin opened his pocket and let out the ghost child. Before it could run, a fair and slender hand pressed it onto the table. "Stay still." Jiang Lin took out a specialty of the Southern Palace from his storage bag—a thin, dark green shell—and placed it on the ghost child. Instantly, a chilling greenness spread throughout its body along with its ghostly energy. The ghost child suddenly quieted down. Its crimson eyes flickered, and they gradually began to lighten. From crimson to pink, then to a light rose color... in a moment, its eyes had returned to their original black and white. Only a trace of bloodshot remained.
"It really works," Jiang Lin murmured. When he first encountered this dark green shell, he had felt its significant influence on the mind. No matter how restless or annoyed one felt, touching this thing would bring a sense of peace. Even the ghostly energy within him became calm and smooth. Even if not used for cultivation, simply wearing it would bring many benefits.
"Eh..." The seven-colored egg curiously circled the ghost child, a rare sight to see it so well-behaved. "Master, has it regained its senses?" Now, the ghost child's ghostly energy was peaceful, and its eyes were normal. At first glance, it looked no different from the residents of the Ghost Market.
Jiang Lin said faintly, "No, it's just calmed down." However, Xu Nan's spiritual body was initially too weak, which is why he was suppressed by his survival instinct. "Regaining its senses is only a matter of time."
"I see..." The seven-colored egg's yellow light flickered. It felt like its master was so amazing!
Half an hour later, Jiang Lin retrieved the dark green shell. The ghost child remained quietly on the table, tilting its head to look at Jiang Lin, not attempting to escape. Jiang Lin's expression was neutral as he said, "I'll send you to the Judge later. There might be a punishment, or there might not be. After all your matters are resolved, if you wish to stay, you can come to the Eighteenth Hall to find me." With its special spiritual body and innate talent, if it followed the right path, it could achieve considerable success.
"...Awoo!" The ghost child hugged the approaching seven-colored egg and bit down with its mouth full of sharp teeth. The seven-colored egg: "!!!" The seven-colored egg suddenly took flight, bumped into the ghost child's chin, and then shot away. 'You dare eat me!' Ghost child: "Aaaahhh—" *slurp*
Jiang Lin picked up the ghost child and threw it to the paper effigy, "Seven-colored egg, take them." The seven-colored egg responded from a distance, "Okay, Master!"
Not long after sending off the ghost child, the members of the Eighteenth Hall arrived. Jiang Lin distributed the information for soul reception. When he had free time around noon, he went to the advanced cultivation room again.
Time flew by, and the three days given by the King of Hell quickly passed. Jiang Lin emerged from the advanced cultivation room early in the morning, not far from breaking through to the intermediate Ghost King realm. The members of the Eighteenth Team also arrived half an hour earlier than usual. This was because the Eighteenth Team would be welcoming a large batch of new members today! With these new members, their Eighteenth Team would truly begin to grow.
(PS: My condition isn't good tonight, only one update. Apologies~)