In the incense and candle storehouse in the True Lord Temple's rear courtyard, Chen Han frowned as she finally understood what Yu Xinmei was saying.
"You want to ask the gods and ghosts of the Underworld Office about Zhou Youzhi?"
"Yes, sister. I know this might be a little presumptuous, but the gods and ghosts of the Underworld must have records. They might even know where Zhou Youzhi was reborn!"
Chen Han shook her head helplessly.
"Xinmei, the reincarnation of living beings involves the natural Heavenly Dao. Even the gods and ghosts of the Underworld, though they might know more and even have some say in the matter, can only determine the wealth and blessings of the next life to a certain extent. They cannot know exactly where someone has gone. Besides, the blessings of the next life also depend on this one."
Yu Xinmei clearly would not give up over a few words like these.
"But if I don't ask, I'll never put it to rest. Sister, you're the Temple Keeper of the True Lord's foremost temple. I know that if you speak up, the gods and ghosts of the Deng Province Underworld Office will show you some consideration. Sister..."
Yu Xinmei pleaded with Chen Han, while Su Guyan, who had already put down the cloth, stood to one side, unable to get a word in.
Chen Han looked calmly at Su Guyan and Yu Xinmei.
"Do you think the laws of the Underworld Office are just for show? The gods and ghosts of the Underworld hold some responsibility for the Heavenly Dao's cycle of reincarnation. Would they reveal such things lightly?"
Chen Han shook her head.
"It's true that I'm the Temple Keeper of the True Lord Temple, and the gods and ghosts of Deng Province may all