The whole family is insanely eavesdropping on my thoughts Chapter 619
Chapter 619: Sister, Hold Me
Good news—Seven Sins has been found.
Bad news—it’s her little brother.
Whether in the womb or after birth, Shan Shan was never normal.
When he was still in their mother’s belly, her emotions were constantly affected.
In the mountains, countless wild beasts—wolves, tigers, and leopards—would bring food to their doorstep. Even at night, they would kneel in reverence outside their home.
And… he attracted wandering spirits from all directions.
She had once thought that Shan Shan was the reincarnation of a wicked soul who had committed countless atrocities. Or perhaps, he was some sinister evil reborn. But as he grew, and his abilities became apparent, she started forming suspicions.
The matter of Seven Sins was extraordinary. Once cast into the mortal realm, there was no way to trace him again.
Life and death, the cycle of reincarnation—even gods could not interfere.
Mortal children were born by the thousands each year. She couldn’t possibly throw every single one into the pool for purification, could she?
She was incapable of such a thing.
Of course, the real reason was that she feared being hunted down by the Buddhist realm.
As for Shan Shan, she had her doubts but lacked evidence, so she dared not jump to conclusions.
But tossing her little brother into the pool for a cleanse? That, she could do.
At this moment, Shan Shan flailed in the pool like a drowning duck, wailing and sobbing. Countless strands of dark miasma burst from his body, surging through the great hall.
Zhu Mo stood warily in front of Lu Chao Chao, his gaze flickering with uncertainty.
Surrounded by black mist, Shan Shan looked as though he was encased in solidified filth.
“He…” Zhu Mo’s eyes darkened, a trace of horror creeping in.
The pool boiled. The once-clear spring instantly turned as thick as ink.
Xie Yu Zhou clung to the pool’s edge, exclaiming, “Quick! Pull him out, he’s going to be cooked!”
Zhu Mo hesitated for a moment and was about to step forward when a small arm extended beside him, stopping him in his tracks.
Lu Chao Chao pressed her lips together, fists clenched. At some point, her nails had already dug deep into her flesh.
“Wait a little longer… just a little longer.”
It was said that the Buddhist Pool could cleanse all malice. She wanted to test it.
She didn’t even realize it herself, but as Shan Shan’s cries grew more anguished, her breath became increasingly erratic—far from the composed front she displayed.
Her little brother was Seven Sins.
Destined for slaughter, the great calamity of the world had manifested within him.
In the Buddhist Pool, Shan Shan’s screams turned weaker, soft sobs replacing his once-piercing wails. Xie Yu Zhou grew anxious. “He’s born of darkness—he can’t be cleansed! The only way is for him to suffer and die, so he can reincarnate into a new life!”
“Chao Chao!!” Xie Yu Zhou was already stomping in panic.
“So what if he is Seven Sins?! He is Shan Shan! He’s only ten months old, a child who can’t even speak properly!”
“I know you carry the weight of the world in your heart. I know you’ve been searching for Seven Sins, hoping to end him before he becomes a threat. But Shan Shan…” Xie Yu Zhou’s voice cracked, his eyes brimming with tears.
But he is Shan Shan!
“Is your heart truly made of stone? How can you be so cruel…?” The words tumbled from Xie Yu Zhou’s lips before he could stop them.
The moment he spoke, a sudden heat flared in his chest.
He yelped, jumping up as the wooden fish he held clattered to the ground.
A soft thump echoed, and his mind instantly cleared.
Clutching his mouth, his face paled. “Chao Chao, I… I didn’t mean it like that! I spoke without thinking, I…” He waved his hands frantically, struggling for an explanation.
For a brief moment, his mind had gone blank, as if he had lost all reason.
But when he turned, he realized Lu Chao Chao wasn’t looking at him at all.
Her fists remained clenched, lips pressed together, red-rimmed eyes locked unwaveringly on the pool.
The water churned, with dark energy gathering above. Shan Shan’s cries grew hoarse, his black mist dimming, but so too did his vitality.
With teary eyes, he gazed at his sister, weakly reaching out a trembling hand.
“Jie… jie…”
“Hold… me…” Fat tears rolled down his face, falling into the Buddhist Pool.
His little hands and body, scalded red, trembled pitifully as he looked at his sister, eyes filled with pleading.
He seemed to hear a faint sigh.
And then, warmth enveloped him, lifting him out of the pool. His sister had finally reached out for him!
Shan Shan wailed loudly.
Earlier, his cries had been desperate and tortured, but now, he sobbed in grievance, clutching his sister’s neck as he wept bitterly.
Between sobs, he turned, pointing accusingly at the Buddhist Pool, his tiny face full of indignation.
“Wuwuwu…”
He pointed at the pool. “Wuwuwu… b-boiling, h-hot…” Don’t boil me! It’s too hot!
He didn’t understand where he was, but ever since arriving in Lotus City, he had felt an oppressive weight on him.
A fear that made him want to flee.
The Buddhist Pool had amplified that fear to its peak.
Lu Chao Chao gently patted his back and whispered, “Shan Shan, if one day you walk the wrong path, I will personally end you.”
But if one looked closely, they would see the hesitation in her eyes.
Shan Shan’s sobs hitched.
He knew—she meant it.
She had truly considered whether to kill him just now, to prevent a future catastrophe.
Lu Chao Chao passed Shan Shan to Zhu Mo. Though Zhu Mo knew the child was the reincarnation of Seven Sins, seeing him cry so pitifully, he sighed and fished out a small rattle drum from his sleeve.
“Here, play with this. But you better return it—I made it for my own child.”
“Behave yourself. Your sister’s sword can pierce the heavens.” Zhu Mo couldn’t resist adding a warning.
Shan Shan clutched the rattle drum, nestled against Zhu Mo’s shoulder, silent.
Lu Chao Chao wore a sullen expression. She couldn’t bring herself to smile.
The temple doors opened. The Great Priest and the others breathed a sigh of relief.
Just moments ago, the bells beneath the temple’s eaves had shaken violently, filling the Great Priest with unease. Now, looking at the blackened lotuses around the Buddhist Pool, he felt a trace of doubt.
“Thank you for lending us the Buddhist Pool, Great Priest. However, the pool…” She hesitated, unsure how to explain.
The Great Priest pressed his hands together in greeting. “The pool possesses purification properties. After each use, it will be sealed for half a year, cleansed by sacred sutras.”
Lu Chao Chao bowed deeply in gratitude.
As they left the temple, Xie Yu Zhou clutched his wooden fish, scrambling to catch up. “Wait for me! Wait for me!”
Once they were gone, a little monk turned to the Great Priest. “Priest, Princess Sunshine harbors a secret.”
The Great Priest shook his head. “Do not pry into the princess’s secrets.”
“All living beings carry secrets.”
“But the princess’s aura is pure, her merit golden and resplendent like the sun. She would never harm the innocent.”
The little monk nodded. That was true.
“Tomorrow, the Buddha’s Child should be restored to his place, yes?”
“Should I prepare the rituals?”
At the mention of this, the Great Priest paused, fingers tightening around his prayer beads.
“This matter… will be exceedingly difficult. More so than I imagined.”
“But Priest, he resists only in words. He still carries the wooden fish with him.”
The Great Priest said nothing.
“Look at the golden Buddha.”
The little monk turned to the statue, thinking deeply before speaking in earnest. “The Buddha is merciful, his face kind, standing upon a lotus, radiating solemn divinity… Ever watching over all beings…”
The Great Priest stilled.
“Look closer!” Then, he sighed and closed his eyes.
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