Balala the Magic Fairy

On that day, Yan Lili stood alone beside the Qinfang Pavilion, her eyebrows like distant mountains, her eyes like autumn water, and her plain dress fluttering in the wind, making her look more elegant and refined. She held a volume of Huangting Sutra in her hand, chanting softly, but her mind and soul drifted to the hustle and bustle outside the garden.

Recently, rumors have been spreading in the garden, all because of Fei Yunyan's incident. Although Lily is a quiet person, she feels pity for Yunyan when she sees her loneliness, so she decides to investigate secretly to find out the truth.

That night, the moon was bright and the stars were sparse, and the Grand View Garden was quiet and silent. Lily, dressed in night clothes, quietly left her residence, like a wisp of smoke, disappearing into the night.

She walked to the outside of Fei Yunyan's residence with ease. The dim light in the window reflected Yunyan's figure. Lily hid in the dark, holding her breath and listening carefully.

"Yunyan, are you really willing to go with Lord Yinzhen?" A woman's voice came, full of concern.

"Sister Shen, Yunyan knows that she has a miserable fate. She is very lucky to have your favor." Yunyan's voice was soft but firm.

Lily's heart was slightly moved when she heard this, knowing that Yunyan's words came from the bottom of her heart and were definitely not false. She sighed softly and turned to leave, but she heard another woman's voice.

"Yunyan, do you know that the rumors in the garden recently are all because of you?" The voice was cold and it was Caiyue.

Lily frowned slightly, knowing that Caiyue was always proud and arrogant, and must be dissatisfied with Yunyan's affairs. She concentrated her breath and continued to listen.

"Sister Caiyue, Yunyan knows that she has caused a lot of trouble to the garden, but Yunyan is devoted to the Tao and has no other thoughts." Yunyan's voice was still soft, but it revealed a firmness.

"Hmph, Xiang Dao? I think you're just trying to climb up the social ladder." Caiyue's tone was full of disdain.

Lily's heart trembled, knowing that Caiyue's words were almost insulting. If she didn't stop it, it would definitely lead to a bigger dispute. She took a few steps and was about to speak, but she saw Yunyan slowly stand up with a faint smile on her face.

"Sister Caiyue, although Yunyan is a woman, she also knows that those who practice Taoism should base their practice on their character. Yunyan will explain today's matter to the queen, so you don't have to worry about it." Yunyan's voice was so calm and powerful that Caiyue was speechless for a moment.

Lily secretly praised her when she saw this. Although Yunyan was weak, she had a strong character and could not be shaken by Caiyue. She sighed softly, turned around and disappeared into the night.

The next night, Yan Lili walked out of the courtyard. The moonlight was like water, and the silver light spread all over the garden path. What she was thinking about was not the disturbance in the garden, but the profoundness and mystery of the way of cultivating immortals.

She knew that a cultivator should base their life on their mind and character, and should not be bound by worldly emotions. However, everything that happened in the garden finally touched her heart.

Lily walked to a quiet bamboo forest, where the shadows of the bamboos swayed and the leaves rustled in the wind, like the sound of immortals. She found a piece of bluestone, sat cross-legged, closed her eyes and began to practice. Her mind method was running, and the true energy flowed in her body, gradually merging with the spiritual energy of the surrounding heaven and earth.

Just as Lily was immersed in her training, a faint sound of footsteps suddenly broke the silence of the night. She slowly opened her eyes, and a trace of alertness flashed in her eyes. She stood up and quietly walked towards the source of the sound.

Passing through the bamboo forest, Lily saw a figure wandering in the moonlight. The figure was wearing a green shirt and holding a jade flute. It was Yunli. His figure looked particularly lonely in the moonlight, as if he was looking for something.

Lily's heart moved, and she asked softly, "Master Yunli, why are you wandering here in the dead of night?"

Yun Li heard the voice, turned around and saw that it was Lili. He was slightly startled, then smiled and said, "Miss Yan, the moonlight is very beautiful tonight. I came here to enjoy the moon on a whim. I wonder why you are here so late at night?"

Lily smiled slightly and said, "I am also like you, here to enjoy the moon and practice my mind skills."

Yun Li nodded, glanced at Lily, then turned to the bright moon in the night sky and said softly: "The moonlight is like water, which always makes people think deeply. Miss Yan, although you and I have achieved success in cultivating immortals, it is still difficult for us to understand many things in this world."

Lily was slightly shocked when she heard this, knowing that Yunli's words were not aimless. She said softly, "Master Yunli, although we have extraordinary powers, it is still difficult for us to understand people's hearts."

Yunli nodded slightly, his eyes swept across Lily's face, "There were parties every night, and guests were like clouds." Yunli's eyes flashed with a trace of confusion, as if he had returned to that prosperous era.

Lily sighed and said, "The prosperity of the world is ultimately fleeting. Nowadays, we cultivators should pursue spiritual tranquility."

Yun Li nodded and said, "Miss Yan is right. Cultivating immortals is not only about cultivating the body, but also cultivating the mind. Only when the mind is free of worries can one achieve true freedom."

The moonlight was like water, and the Grand View Garden was quiet and silent. Yan Lili and Yun Li walked side by side on the winding path, chatting and laughing, and before they knew it, they had arrived beside an ancient well.

The moss around the well was mottled, showing that it was very old. The two were about to admire the moon in the well when they suddenly saw ripples on the water and a woman's figure slowly rising. Her face was swollen due to bubbles and her expression was grim.

Lily knew this was unusual, so she stepped forward and said in a soft but firm voice, "If you have any grievances, please tell me."

Seeing that Lily was not afraid, the ghost said, "My name is Fuzi. I was once a concubine of Emperor Yongzheng. I was framed by Concubine Hua Nian and died tragically in this well. It has been hundreds of years and I have no chance of reincarnation."

Yun Li heard this, a trace of pity flashed across his brows: "Fuzi, since you have been wronged, we cultivators will naturally lend you a helping hand."

Hearing this, Fuzi's eyes flashed with gratitude: "If I can get your help, Fuzi will be grateful. I only hope that I can clear my grievances and be reincarnated."

Lily nodded and said, "Fuzi, you need to wait for a moment. We have our own way to help you."

After that, Lily and Yunli stepped aside and discussed countermeasures in a low voice. Lily said, "Master Yunli, Fuzi's injustice needs to be solved before the truth of what happened back then can be helped."

Yun Li nodded: "Miss Yan is right. We need to investigate carefully to uncover the truth."

After discussing it, the two decided to act separately. Lili was responsible for looking for clues in the garden, while Yunli went to Yinzhen's place to ask about what happened that year.

Fuzi looked at Yan Lili with tears in her eyes, and said in a sad voice: "I am Fuzi. In the past, I was favored by the emperor and lived by the side of Concubine Hua. However, Concubine Hua Nian had ulterior motives and regarded me as a thorn in her side. One day, I happened to get the jade pendant given by the emperor. When Concubine Hua saw it, she became jealous and falsely accused me of stealing the treasures in the palace. I had no way to defend myself and was eventually sentenced to death. My body was thrown into this well."

Upon hearing this, Yan Lili felt distressed, knowing that Fuzi still held a grudge. If he was not relieved soon, he would turn into a ghost and never be reborn.

She said softly, "Fuzi, we will do our best to help you with your grievances. However, your resentment is too strong. If you don't suppress it, you may turn into a fierce ghost. I am willing to use my magic power to help you. Are you willing?"

A glimmer of hope flashed in Fuzi's eyes, and he nodded repeatedly: "If I can get the help of the girl, Fuzi will be grateful. I just hope to escape from the sea of ​​suffering and return to reincarnation as soon as possible."

Lily nodded, formed seals with her hands, and muttered something. A gentle white light emerged from her palms and slowly enveloped Fuzi.

Fuzi only felt a warm force surrounding her, her resentment gradually subsided, and her expression changed from sad to peaceful.

"Fuzi, you need to calm down and follow my guidance to resolve your resentment." Lily's voice was soft but firm. She knew that only when Fuzi himself was willing to let go could he be truly liberated.

Fuzi closed her eyes, and with Lily's guidance, her resentment gradually dissipated, and the ripples in the well water slowly calmed down.

Yan Lili was just about to use her magic power to save Fu Zi, so that his resentment would dissipate and he could return to reincarnation.

Suddenly, a cold wind blew up in the distance, bringing with it a biting chill. An evil ghost came through the air, with a hideous appearance and greedy red light flashing in his eyes.

The evil ghost saw that Fuzi's soul was pure, and he became malicious and wanted to devour his soul to improve his cultivation.

Fuzi's resentment had been gradually fading, but when this incident happened, he was frightened and his resentment grew again, and he started a fierce battle with the evil spirit by the well.

Both of them are ghosts. For a moment, the water in the well was churning, the wind was howling, and the Grand View Garden under the moonlight added a bit of weirdness.

Lily felt nervous when she saw this, knowing that if she didn't stop it quickly, Fuzi's resentment would become even worse, and she might never be able to be reborn. She was about to help, but she saw the two ghosts fighting hard, and soon, they both disappeared into the night, and no trace was found.

Lily stood by the well, frowning, thinking to herself: This evil ghost has an unknown origin, and its cultivation is not weak. If it is allowed to go unpunished, it will surely bring disaster to the world. She looked around, trying to track down the two ghosts, but she only saw the night was dark, the garden was silent, and there was no trace to be found.

Just as Lily was hesitating, Yunli came hurriedly. Seeing Lily's serious expression, he asked, "Miss Yan, there was a disturbance in the garden just now. What happened?"

Lily briefly explained what had just happened. After hearing this, Yun Li's face darkened and he said, "If this evil ghost is not eliminated, it will become a big problem. Miss Yan, you and I need to find its whereabouts as soon as possible to prevent it from hurting people again."

Lily nodded and said, "Master Yunli is right, but this evil ghost comes and goes without a trace. Where should we go to track it?"

Yun Li pondered for a moment and said, "Since the evil ghost wants to devour Fuzi's soul, it will not give up easily. We can set a trap in the garden to lure it out."

Lily heard this, a hint of approval flashed in her eyes, and she said, "Master Yunli, this is a great plan, let's act accordingly."

After the two men had made up their mind, they set up restrictions in various places in the garden, waiting for the evil spirit to take the bait.

At that time, Lili frowned slightly and asked, "Master Yunli, I just ordered you to go find Master Yinzhen. Why did you return alone without Master coming with you?"

Yunli looked embarrassed, and after a moment's silence, he slowly said, "My lady, Lord Yinzhen is in the room with Sister Fei right now..." At this point, his voice gradually lowered, and his face was embarrassed, "It is not appropriate to disturb them during sex, so I did not dare to disturb them and had to return alone."

When Lily heard this, a glimmer of understanding flashed in her eyes. She sighed softly and said, "So that's how it is. It's my fault for not thinking it through." Her gaze turned to the depths of the garden. The Grand View Garden seemed exceptionally quiet in the night. Only the breeze blowing through the treetops brought bursts of light sounds.

The two waited quietly by the well, and time passed quietly while they waited. However, the evil ghost and Fuzi seemed to have disappeared without a trace.

Lily gradually became anxious. She whispered, "Master Yunli, the two ghosts haven't appeared for a long time. Could it be that our plan has been discovered by them?"

Yun Li frowned, and looked around as if he was looking for some clues. He said in a deep voice, "Perhaps they have noticed our ban, or there is something else going on. We need to be more careful to prevent any accidents."

Lily nodded, she knew what Yunli said was true. People who practice Taoism should be cautious. She took a deep breath, calmed her mind, and circulated her mind again, sensing the fluctuations of spiritual energy around her.

Suddenly, Shen Meizhuang walked by with light lotus steps. Seeing the two of them here late at night, she couldn't help feeling suspicious.

"Master Yunli, Miss Yan, it's so late at night and everyone is asleep. What are you two doing here?" Shen Meizhuang's voice was soft, but the inquiry in her tone could not be concealed.

When Yun Li saw Shen Meizhuang asking about it, he briefly narrated the story of catching ghosts, without revealing any personal feelings in his words. He only said that a cultivator should eliminate harm for the human world.

After Shen Meizhuang heard this, she showed a hint of understanding on her face, but she was thinking secretly in her heart. She knew that Yunli was an upright person and Yan Lili was also a noble person, but a man and a woman alone together late at night would inevitably arouse people's imagination. She didn't show it on her face, just said "I see", and then said goodbye and left.

However, Shen Meizhuang was still upset and told Zhen Huan about this privately. Zhen Huan had always admired Yun Li and had feelings for him, so she was upset when she heard about this. Although she did not say it explicitly about the matter between Yan Lili and Yun Li, her displeasure was evident between her eyebrows.

"Sister Mei, why do you come to visit me so late at night? What's the important matter?" When Zhen Huan saw Shen Meizhuang coming in a hurry, she knew it must be an important matter.