Fu Bao's Defiance: A Clash with the Guardians of the Afterlife

At that moment, Black Impermanence also noticed Fu Bao and exclaimed to White Impermanence, "Old White, this little girl can actually see us? She... must have some special gift!"

Black Impermanence felt perplexed. It was highly unusual for a mortal to perceive their presence. Curious, he extended his finger and waved it in front of Fu Bao, addressing her, "Hey there, little sister, can you see us?"

His words were audible only to Fu Bao.

Beside her stood Old Mrs. Li and Fourth Brother, so Fu Bao refrained from speaking aloud to Black Impermanence, lest they deem her behavior strange. Instead, she employed her spiritual power to communicate with Black Impermanence mentally, "Yes! You're Black Impermanence, and he's White Impermanence, the soul-guiding pair!"

Black Impermanence was taken aback. "Well, I'll be! How does this little girl know who we are? Old White, are we celebrities in the mortal realm now?"

Fu Bao responded calmly, "Two uncles, you can leave now. My grandfather won't pass away; he's actually getting better!"

Black Impermanence was bewildered. Everything seemed accurate according to White Impermanence's report, yet the old man was evidently recovering.

Suddenly, Black Impermanence detected a peculiar scent in the air. His instincts kicked in. "What's this aura I'm sensing?"

And it seemed to be emanating from the little girl!

Black Impermanence grew suspicious, furrowing his brow as he scrutinized Fu Bao. "Little girl, who are you? You possess an aura, and you're capable of telepathy. You're not an ordinary mortal, are you?"

Fu Bao hesitated for a moment, feeling a knot forming in her stomach.

With Black Impermanence's stern demeanor, it was clear that he wouldn't let this matter slide without an explanation.

However, she was hesitant to reveal Shennong's involvement. It could potentially land him in trouble. What if someone lodged a complaint against him for saving a mortal who was supposed to die?

Fu Bao reluctantly admitted, "Truth be told, I'm a little lucky star from the heavens. I intervened to save my grandfather, so he won't die. Could you refrain from taking his soul away?"

"A little lucky star?" White Impermanence paused for a moment, then had a sudden realization. "Oh, you're the darling who defied the heavens and got banished to earth, aren't you? I've heard about you!"

This girl had dared to aid the demon king, causing quite a stir. Yet, the gods of the heavens couldn't help but admire her spirit, even if they had to impose some punishment.

Seeing that they were still reluctant to leave, Fu Bao pleaded earnestly, "Please, don't take away my grandpa's soul!"

Black Impermanence shook his head decisively. "That won't do! The old man's name is already recorded in the book of life and death, and today is his appointed day to depart. We must fulfill our duty and escort his soul to the afterlife, or else we'll face consequences from the king! White Impermanence, enough dawdling, let's get moving. We have other souls to attend to!"

"No! Please, don't—"

Seeing the little girl's tearful and pleading expression, White Impermanence couldn't help feeling moved.

It's... a bit awkward...

"White Impermanence, if you can't do it, then I'll take care of it!" Black Impermanence declared as he approached the bullock cart, preparing to use his iron chain to extract the spirit of the old man Li and escort it away!

"No!" Fu Bao exclaimed in astonishment, instinctively moving to shield the old man Li.

As Black Impermanence's chain swung towards her, a sudden gust of wind swept through with the speed of lightning, swirling up leaves from the ground and sending them flying in all directions!

Caught off guard, Black Impermanence staggered backward several steps from the force of the wind.

Meanwhile, the chain in his hand was crushed by an overwhelming force, shattering into pieces!