Dao Lao quietly ended the chat channel and continued excitedly, "Oh, right! I didn't just come here this time to express my gratitude verbally to you two."

As Dao Lao spoke, he carefully took out a small cloth bag from his pocket and handed it to Xu Fang, saying, "I heard that you two have suffered from infertility for many years. I have been losing sleep over it ever since I heard. It's really unfair for such outstanding people like you to encounter such misfortune!"

"Ever since I learned about your situation, I've been concerned about it. So, after returning home, I rummaged through my belongings, found the prescription passed down from my ancestors, and made this sachet according to the prescription. According to the ancient prescription from my hometown, this sachet can help soothe the blood and stabilize the essence, greatly increasing the chances of successful pregnancy. Miss Xu Fang, you only need to apply the sachet to your abdomen for one or two hours daily. As long as you use it for a long time until the sachet loses its fragrance, it might even show miraculous effects."

"This—" Xu Fang and Xiao Yong exchanged uncertain glances, clearly skeptical of Dao Lao's introduction.

Seeing this, Dao Lao immediately bowed respectfully again, holding the sachet with both hands and presenting it to Xu Fang, saying in a very sincere tone, "Oh my! I just hope to express my gratitude for saving my life and help relieve your suffering from infertility, with no other intentions. I hope you can accept this little token of mine."

Seeing an elderly man being so respectful to them, Xiao Yong hurriedly went forward to support Dao Lao. Xu Fang quickly took the sachet with both hands and said, "Dao Lao, please don't be like this. Please get up! How can we young people bear such a bow from you? We'll gladly accept this sachet."

Seeing Xu Fang put down the sachet, Dao Lao straightened up satisfactorily, smiling and saying, "Oh, I'm just afraid of bothering you two. After all, I'm just a stranger who you've met by chance. But I, Dao Lao, can guarantee with my life that I have no intention of harming you two benefactors! I just want to do my best to help you, hoping to be of some assistance to you."

Because of the previous conversation with Dao Lao, Xiao Yong and Xu Fang had a very good impression of him. So, they didn't suspect that Dao Lao had any ulterior motives or intended to harm them. However, for Xu Fang, who was a nurse, the method Dao Lao provided with the sachet seemed somewhat far-fetched. Or should we say, this so-called method of using a sachet to promote pregnancy was completely without any scientific basis, just a quackery to deceive people.

However, Xiao Yong and Xu Fang naturally didn't delve into Dao Lao's intentions. Because in the years of their infertility, they had encountered such situations more than once. Whether it was their elders, relatives' elders, or neighbors they met on the streets, as long as they heard about their situation, they would actively give them advice and try to help. At the same time, many people, out of kindness, would tell them many seemingly absurd folk remedies, all to help them fulfill their wish of having a child. Therefore, Xiao Yong and Xu Fang were already accustomed to such things.

"In fact, we should thank you. I didn't expect you to remember us and still want to help us." Xiao Yong said very politely.

"Oh? Nonsense. Meeting is fate, and since we've met, we should cherish this fate! Especially now that I'm getting older, I should cherish every person I meet even more!" Dao Lao sighed, saying softly.

"Dao Lao, you mustn't say that! You're still young, and with such a good health, living to a hundred years old is nothing worth mentioning for you!" Xu Fang quickly comforted him.

"Ha ha ha! Thank you for your kind words! Thank you for your kind words!" Dao Lao laughed a few times and then pointed to the sachet in Xu Fang's hand, saying, "You must remember this sachet! Maybe it will really work!"

Xu Fang smiled awkwardly and nodded. However, Dao Lao still smiled, looking at her with anticipation. Unable to help it, Xu Fang hesitated for a moment, then took out the sachet from the cloth bag and applied it to her abdomen. Although she knew that this sachet was unlikely to treat infertility, the fragrance of the sachet did make people feel very comfortable upon smelling it. Therefore, after applying the sachet to her abdomen, Xu Fang did not show too much rejection. Instead, she took a deep breath of the fragrance overflowing from the sachet and showed a very soothing and relaxed expression on her face.

Seeing Xu Fang apply the sachet, Dao Lao nodded satisfactorily and said, "Well, I hope the prescription left by our ancestors will work. I sincerely hope that you two will have a child soon! It's getting late now, so I'll take my leave!"

Seeing Dao Lao about to leave, Xiao Yong and Xu Fang hurriedly offered to call a ride-hailing car to send him back home. After all, it was late at night, and they were afraid that it would not be safe for an old man to go home alone at this hour. There was no way Dao Lao could refuse, so he went through the whole act, exchanged a few pleasantries, and then pretended to be unable to resist their kindness, and left by the ride Xiao Yong had called.

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Watching Dao Lao disappear into the distance, Xu Fang smiled and shook her head, somewhat helplessly saying to Xiao Yong, "Dao Lao is truly a stubborn and lovable old man!"

Xiao Yong lightly kissed Xu Fang on the forehead and said, "Yes, Dao Lao seems like a good person. He reminds me of your uncle. Ah, your uncle really worries about us too!"

"Yeah, there are so many people worrying about us, it really makes me feel guilty," Xu Fang sighed.

"So, with so many people helping us and blessing us, we can't give up hope. We will definitely form a happy family of three! Hmm! Tonight, we'll continue to work hard!" Xiao Yong said mischievously.

Blushing, Xu Fang hushed Xiao Yong a little, then lightly tapped his chest twice. Then, the two smiled at each other and walked into the entrance of the residential area, leaning on each other.

"Oh? Right. Are you really going to keep applying this sachet to your abdomen? You're a doctor, you should know this thing is meaningless," Xiao Yong asked, touching Xu Fang's hand covering her abdomen.

"Yeah, I know. But, I can't just ignore Dao Lao's kindness, can I? Besides, I really like the scent of this sachet. It smells very comforting and relaxing, giving me a feeling that I want to hold onto it," Xu Fang said.

Xiao Yong made a teasing expression, indicating that Xu Fang's explanation sounded increasingly mysterious. Then, amidst another round of laughter and banter, the two disappeared from the view of Hao Yun and the others.

Just then, Hao Yun felt a sudden pat on his shoulder. At the same time, he heard the voice of Dao Lao saying, "Hey! My big rascal! Your grandpa is back!"

It turned out that after the vehicle left the sight of the couple, Dao Lao casually found an excuse and had the driver take him back to where Hao Yun and the others were.

"It's grandson, you're my grandfather, I'm your grandson!" Hao Yun corrected Dao Lao unkindly.

"Oh my! No way! How did I end up putting my foot in my mouth like that?!" As soon as Hao Yun finished speaking, he realized his carelessness and immediately prepared to regain his footing against Dao Lao, who was looking at him with a smug expression.

"Alright, alright! Stop joking around! If you really were my grandson, then I would really be praying for luck!" Dao Lao patted the angry Hao Yun, then turned to Master Gu and said, "Gu Lao, it's your turn."

Master Gu, who had been waiting on the sidelines, nodded and, in a commanding tone, said to Liu Erwa, "Liu Erwa, the time has come. Prepare to embark on the journey."

"Embark? What does the master mean?" Liu Erwa asked in confusion, looking at Master Gu and Dao Lao with uncertainty.

"Preparing to embark means preparing for reincarnation," Master Gu continued, his tone serious.

"What? Here and now?" Liu Erwa looked around at the bushes illuminated by the bleak street lamp, clearly uncertain as the scene before him was vastly different from what he had imagined for the journey of reincarnation.

"There's no better time than now," Master Gu suddenly softened his serious expression, speaking in a gentle tone, "Liu Erwa, you should know that the chances of Xiao Yong and Xu Fang being the reincarnations of your biological parents from your previous life are extremely slim. But, perhaps this is fate! After Judge Yan's later investigation, we can be very sure that Xiao Yong and Xu Fang are indeed the reincarnations of your parents from your previous life."

At these words, not only Liu Erwa but even Hao Yun was shocked and jumped up immediately.

"Really? Master Gu, are you telling the truth? My goodness! There can actually be such a coincidence in the world! This is simply a miracle! This is incredible! Erwa! You're so lucky!" Hao Yun couldn't help but shout excitedly, shaking Liu Erwa's frail body with his hands.

Liu Erwa had already stopped crying. He looked curiously at the radiant light emanating from his body, then looked at Master Gu with some confusion.

Master Gu smiled gently and said, "Liu Erwa, at this point, your soul has been completely liberated from the entanglements of your past life. Your soul is undergoing the final purification and receiving blessings from the spiritual realm of the earth's yin energy. Now, I ask you. Liu Erwa, are you willing to start anew, to be reborn as the child of Xiao Yong and Xu Fang?"

"I am willing, Master," Liu Erwa respectfully bowed to Master Gu, speaking calmly. From his composed demeanor at this moment, there was no trace left of the previous Liu Erwa.

"Thank you, honored Masters, for your forgiveness towards Erwa. Erwa will remember the grace of the honored Masters for eternity." Liu Erwa respectfully knelt down and kowtowed three times to Hao Yun and the others.

"Very well. I hope you will remember Judge Yan's judgment and use this lifetime to atone for your past sins," Master Gu said with satisfaction.

Then, Master Gu handed a bottle of restorative elixir and a document to Liu Erwa. "Here, drink this bottle of Restoration Divine Water, then sign this consent form for reincarnation and go find your parents."

Liu Erwa respectfully accepted the Restoration Divine Water and the document, and without hesitation, he drank the entire bottle of water. After a moment, Liu Erwa opened his eyes again. Although he still looked like a young soul, Hao Yun could see more wisdom and stories in his eyes.

It was as if Liu Erwa had understood something again. He nodded calmly, neither sad nor happy. After signing a strange symbol on the document out of thin air, Liu Erwa respectfully returned the document to Master Gu. Then, Liu Erwa once again showed a grateful and happy smile to Hao Yun and the others. Hao Yun knew that this was the soul of Liu Erwa, reverting to its original form, bidding them farewell.

"Good luck to you," Hao Yun sincerely wished, giving Liu Erwa a thumbs up.

Liu Erwa smiled silently, nodding in response, and once again respectfully bowed to Master Gu and Dao Lao. Then, the strong light emanating from all around converged towards the center of Liu Erwa's soul, and Liu Erwa turned into a bright light. Finally, all the strong lights gathered into a shining point of light. The light slowly rose into the air and swiftly flew towards the floor where Xiao Yong and Xu Fang lived.

Tonight, Rongjin City was still very damp and cold, but after a winter rain washed over it, the originally murky night sky became exceptionally clear.