This is the true immortal of the Taoist sect.

Among the many dead souls, a small, thin figure stood bewildered and trembling.

She only gradually calmed down after hearing Li Daoxuan's voice.

Guided by the Dao, she instinctively walked onto the white rice road paved with the ashes of her burned clothes.

Legend has it that humans eat five grains and accumulate a large amount of the energy of the five grains in their bodies.

Therefore, the five grains can nourish not only people, but also the soul.

This is why Li Daoxuan used rice to pave the road.

As the little girl walked up the rice path, the wandering spirits around them grew restless and wanted to squeeze on as well.

However, intimidated by Li Daoxuan's Taoist majesty, they never dared to cross the line.

They could only watch helplessly as the little girl's spirit followed the white rice path into the house, and finally slowly emerged from the basin of clear water.

Clear water is yin in nature, and it can wash away the evil spirits that the little girl's soul had accumulated, thus purifying her soul.

Upon seeing this, Li Daoxuan knew that the soul-capturing was successful.

He gently touched the little girl's forehead with his finger, then tore off the talisman from her body and said softly:

"Go back, you're still young, it's not your time to die."

The little girl nodded gently, finally returning to her body as guided by her physical form.

The moment the soul returned to the body, the wandering spirits around finally gave up and returned to the Netherworld in accordance with Li Daoxuan's Daoist decree.

The howling wind finally stopped, and the chill in the courtyard slowly faded away.

Qingfeng breathed a huge sigh of relief, but still felt a chill run down his spine.

The little girl was still unconscious. Li Daoxuan called Qingfeng over and asked him to help wipe the blood off the little girl's body.

He himself was slumped in his wheelchair, his clothes almost soaked with sweat.

Today's consumption was really too great.

At this moment, Li Daoxuan's body was completely empty, with not a trace of magical power left.

The herbal medicine was finished, so I could only sit and slowly regulate my breathing.

By the time he exited his meditative state, dawn had already broken in the east. He glanced at the little girl, who was still unconscious.

After washing up, Li Daoxuan left the room and let her continue to sleep.

When he came out, he saw Qingfeng sitting at the dining table in a daze, with a warm breakfast on the table. He didn't even notice Li Daoxuan approaching.

"What are you thinking about?"

Li Daoxuan asked with a smile.

Qingfeng was startled, then scratched his head awkwardly.

"Hehe, it's nothing, sir, have your meal..."

After saying that, he served Li Daoxuan a bowl of porridge.

Li Daoxuan took a few sips, and seeing that he was still in a daze with a blank look in his eyes, he put down the bowl and asked seriously:

"Still thinking about last night?"

Qingfeng dared not hide anything and nodded, saying:

"Hmm, I was thinking, since ghosts exist, is it possible for those who have died... to meet again?"

Li Daoxuan stared into Qingfeng's eyes, and suddenly a thought struck him, and he realized something.

It turns out that the breeze wasn't out of fear, but out of longing.

Li Daoxuan knew Qingfeng's background very well. The reason he became a slave was because his parents died one after another. He was unable to bury them, so he had to sell himself into a slave trader to pay for their burial.

This child must miss his parents...

Li Daoxuan thought for a moment, then replied gently:

"Qingfeng, people do indeed become ghosts after they die, but the probability of them remaining in the world as ghosts is almost one in ten thousand, and perhaps one in a million who have died will not be able to achieve this."

"After death, the souls of the vast majority of people will sink into the underworld due to the pull of the rules of heaven and earth, and be reincarnated. They will be washed away from all the marks of the past and transformed into the purest souls. They will either be reborn as humans or be reborn as animals."

Qingfeng's eyes dimmed slightly. He nodded and silently picked up his bowl to eat.

Li Daoxuan couldn't bear it and continued to persuade him:

"Qingfeng, you should be glad that your parents didn't become ghosts, and glad that you'll never see them again."

Qingfeng raised his head blankly, his eyes full of confusion, and asked in bewilderment:

Why is that?

Li Daoxuan sighed and explained:

"So-called ghosts are the most yin, filthy, and evil things in the world."

"The conditions for a dead person's soul to become a ghost are extremely demanding."

"First, the deceased must have been carrying extremely strong resentment or obsession at the time of death, strong enough to cause a change in the soul, so that it can resist the pull of the underworld."

"But that's not enough. People with such deep resentment must be buried in an extremely yin place within seven days of their death, on a yin month, yin day, and yin hour, so that the yin energy of the earth can nourish their souls."

"Only after a complete transformation over forty-nine days can a ghost body be formed and become a yin spirit."

"Becoming a ghost does not guarantee peace of mind, because the mortal world has the yang energy of the sun, thunder and rain, and the energy of living people, among many other things that can damage a ghost."

"Therefore, the first thing most spirits do after being born is to try their best to improve themselves."

"If one is fortunate enough to encounter a wise person who can enlighten them and teach them to accumulate virtue and good deeds, there may be a glimmer of hope to become a ghost immortal."

"But without the guidance of a wise and enlightened master, those vengeful spirits driven only by instinct will use evil means to seize the yang energy of the living and strengthen themselves by killing people."

"In this way, the evil spirits will transform into vengeful ghosts and wreak havoc on the human world."

"Those who commit numerous evil deeds over a long period of time will sooner or later be destroyed by the righteous path of heaven and earth, their souls scattered and they will not even be qualified for reincarnation."

Qingfeng understood what Li Daoxuan meant.

When a person dies, they become a ghost. If a ghost is not enlightened by a wise person, it will become a vengeful spirit that devours people.

In other words, his parents did not become vengeful ghosts, but instead entered the cycle of reincarnation.

The thought that his parents might have a chance to be reborn immediately lifted Qingfeng's gloomy mood.

His eyes regained their brightness, and his gaze toward Li Daoxuan was full of admiration.

"Thank you for your guidance, sir. I understand now."

Li Daoxuan smiled and nodded, then picked up the bowl and said:

"Good, let's eat. After you finish eating, go out and buy some clothes for the young lady to change into."

Qingfeng smiled and nodded, then picked up the bowl and wolfed down his food.

Li Daoxuan couldn't help but laugh:

"Eat only the finest food, chew slowly and thoroughly..."

"Yes, sir..."

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[Congratulations, host, for defeating the vengeful ghost and successfully saving the Wang family. You are rewarded with 390 merit points.]

[The host, wielding their natal talisman, commanded heaven and earth, successfully imprinting the Daoist sect upon this realm. A reward of 1000 merit points is given. From this day forward, for each new Daoist successor, the host will receive 1 merit point.]

[Congratulations, host, on understanding your destined Daoist role. Rewards include a genealogy, Daoist inscription, Dharma seal, and a copy of the *Qingjing Jing* (Classic of Purity and Tranquility).]

[The host has used the Soul-Binding Spell to explore the Netherworld for the first time. Reward: a magical artifact, the Soul-Suppressing Bell.]

After everything calmed down, the system's reward arrived, albeit belatedly.

Li Daoxuan brought up the system panel.

Name: Li Daoxuan

[Identity: Founder of Taoism (Emerging Stage)]

Lifespan: 21/98

[Cultivation Level: Early Stage of Qi Refining Realm (53 strands of mana)]

[Supernatural Power Techniques: Golden Light Divine Mantra, Taiyi Elixir Scripture, Soul-Binding Mantra]

【Sumeru Universe: 100 cubic meters】

[Merit: 1390]

The rewards this time are incredibly generous, including not only merit points but also magical artifacts.

What Li Daoxuan valued most was not the Soul-Suppressing Bell with the power to suppress ghosts, but the set of genealogy, Daoist talisman, and Dharma seal.

In the eyes of ordinary people, a genealogy is a family tree or a clan genealogy.

In Taoism, this genealogy is an important vehicle for determining the lineage and succession. Only disciples whose names are recorded in this genealogy can be considered the legitimate successors of Li Daoxuan's lineage.

The Daoist register is even more important; it is the identity card of a Daoist cultivator.

In the Taoist system of the Earth world, only Taoists who possess Taoist registers are considered true Taoists, recognized by the gods and spirits.

Only those who possess a Taoist register can use Taoist magic and many supernatural powers.

Otherwise, they would be considered unaffiliated cultivators, not recognized by the gods.

As for the Dharma Seal, it is more like a Dharma implement, but it is a Dharma implement that belongs exclusively to its owner. Whether drawing talismans or performing rituals, it must be stamped with the Dharma Seal in order to command the gods and spirits of heaven and earth.

Of course, in this world, Li Daoxuan is the only Taoist cultivator, so even without Taoist talismans and seals, he can still use his supernatural powers.

Because he is the progenitor of all Taoist practices.

However, Taoist cultivators after him must acquire both of these items, otherwise their magical power will only be used as brute force.

With genealogies, Taoist registers, and Dharma seals, the Taoist system in this world can be considered truly complete.

We can now formally begin preaching.