{"id":9187,"date":"2019-10-20T12:00:23","date_gmt":"2019-10-20T16:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betwixtedbutterfly.com\/translations\/?p=9187"},"modified":"2020-02-09T23:53:55","modified_gmt":"2020-02-10T04:53:55","slug":"tras12","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betwixtedbutterfly.com\/translations\/tras12\/","title":{"rendered":"To Raise a Soul 12"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Yin Yan pulled Yu Zhen out from the restaurant, stopping by a small alley beside the restaurant.<\/p>

\u201cWhy did you bring me out?\u201d<\/p>

Yu Zhen pulled back his hand in puzzlement.<\/p>

Too many crazy things happened in one day, leaving Yu Zhen unable to process them until that moment. The remnant soul which came from within his body appeared to be a just and honorable gentleman, but on closer inspection, his many small but improper actions could be seen. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u3000\u3000<\/p>

Previously, he held Yu Zhen\u2019s hands a few times. In the restaurant, he held Yu Zhen\u2019s shoulders. For two strangers, these actions were overly intimate. \u3000\u3000<\/p>

That\u2019s not right.<\/em> Yu Zhen frowned, vexed, and deep in thought. They could not be counted as strangers. \u3000\u3000<\/p>

They used to share the same body and had obtained a marriage certificate. It could be said the remnant soul watched him grow up. In a way, he was an elder of his.<\/p>

So their marriage counted as incest?<\/p>

“…”<\/p>

He frantically shook his head to shove the horrifying thought out of his mind. He looked to Yin Yan, who acted as if holding hands was not an issue and had let go of his hand with natural ease. The man was calm from the very beginning. Yu Zhen thought with some hesitation.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>

Yin Yan could have the same thoughts as him, viewing him as a junior to be watched over. Thus, allowing Yin Yan to hold his hands as naturally as if holding his own child\u2019s hand. It was a pure concern and care.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>

As for the shoulder holding, the Yin family members were present, so he might have tried to make their act more convincing. After all, he needed to continue living as Yin Yan.\u00a0<\/p>

Yin Yan did not answer his question. Instead, he held Yu Zhen\u2019s head and asked, \u201cWhy are you shaking your head? A headache?\u201d<\/p>

It really was an elder\u2019s type of concern as no adult man would casually touch another man\u2019s head.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>

Yu Zhen, lacking in romantic senses, came to his own conclusions. Then, his not-too-bright brain tossed the issue to the back of his mind. Shaking his head again, he replied, \u201cIt\u2019s nothing, I just had a thought.\u201d\u00a0 \u3000\u3000<\/p>

“En.”<\/p>

Yin Yan nodded and removed his hand. He looked towards the sky, then abruptly nodded towards the other side of the alley and said, \u201cGo over there. Your opportunity has come.\u201d<\/p>

Opportunity?<\/em><\/p>

Yu Zhen was perplexed.<\/p>

\u201cRight now, your soul is incomplete. It\u2019s too weak, and an orthodox method of cultivation is not suitable for you. If you want to be on the path of cultivation, you must first cultivate your soul. Today is a suitable day for marriage and for ghosts to appear. In this alley, there\u2019s a lost but virtuous ghost. Wake her up and send her onto her rebirth.\u201d<\/p>

Yu Zhen understood his words. Hearing the word \u2018ghost,\u2019 he began to tremble and stuck himself to a nearby wall. “Y-you mean, in this alley, th-there\u2019s a ghost?”<\/p>

Not expecting such a response, Yin Yan was silent for a few seconds. He then stepped forward and peeled Yu Zhen away from the wall. \u201cVirtuous ghosts don\u2019t harm humans. Yu Zhen, it\u2019s difficult to obtain such opportunities. Once the right shichen passes, an emissary of the netherworld will come. You would then lose the opportunity to approach the ghost.\u201d<\/p>

Meaning, there\u2019s a possibility of meeting an emissary from the netherworld?<\/em><\/p>

The fear from when his soul was almost taken surged wildly. Yu Zhen shook his head, his face white. As he was pulled from the wall, he moved to hug a trash can that stood three steps away.<\/p>

Yin Yan promptly blocked him. Scared witless, he settled for the next best thing and held onto Yin Yan. He shivered with cold and buried his head in Yin Yan\u2019s chest, unwilling to go into the alley.\u00a0<\/p>

The embrace pushed Yin Yan back slightly. He faintly felt Yu Zhen\u2019s fear. Thinking of Yu Zhen\u2019s damaged soul, he silently sighed. He gently patted Yu Zhen\u2019s back and looked up at the sky again. After some thought, he spoke. \u201cYu Zhen, only those who have done many good things in their life turn into virtuous ghosts. For example, your grandfather, Yu Rongfeng.\u201d<\/p>

Hearing those words, Yu Zhen\u2019s fear subsided a little, and he loosened his hold on Yin Yan. \u3000<\/p>

\u201cThe soul in the alley is like your grandfather, an elderly person. She\u2019s lost, unable to find the way to rebirth. You\u2019ll help her, right?\u201d<\/p>

His tone was calm, but his voice had turned quieter.<\/p>

Yu Zhen thought of his grandfather. He thought of his soul becoming lost after his death, left without a way to the path of rebirth, left without a person to help him. Yu Zhen\u2019s heart sank. He released his hands and stepped back.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>

Yin Yan let go of his hand and observed him wordlessly.<\/p>

\u201cThen, I-I…\u201d\u3000\u3000<\/p>

Yu Zhen wanted to say, \u201cThen, I\u2019ll be going.\u201d but he felt a little scared.<\/p>

\u201cGo on.\u201d<\/p>

Yin Yan patted his shoulder and turned him to face the alley. He gently pushed him and said, “I\u2019ll watch you from here.”<\/p>

Yu Zhen blankly moved forward and turn his head to look behind him. Knowing he couldn\u2019t hide, and Yin Yan wanted what was best for him, he took a deep breath and walked into the alley.\u3000\u3000<\/p>

One step, two steps, three steps…the distance between the two grew larger. Yin Yan watched Yu Zhen\u2019s back as he stiffly walked forwards. It was like watching that white-robed man as he had walked into infernal flames with his wasted body. He took an unconscious step forward but then restrained himself.<\/p>

I mustn\u2019t go.<\/em>\u3000<\/p>

It\u2019s Yu Zhen\u2019s path. He needs to take the first step by himself<\/em>.\u00a0<\/p>

As he stopped, Yu Zhen also stopped in his tracks.<\/p>

Yu Zhen turned to look back. With a forced smile, he asked, \u201cYou\u2019ll stay here and not leave?\u201d\u00a0 \u3000\u3000<\/p>

It was dark in the alley. After walking a short distance in the alley, Yin Yan\u2019s expression became unclear, but his nodding movement was unmistakable.<\/p>

\u201cThen, I\u2019ll be going.”<\/p>

Yu Zhen looked ahead again, no longer focusing on the silhouette of Yin Yan. With a deep breath, he sped up and rushed out of the alley. In his hurry, he bumped into a white-haired woman.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>

\u201cAiyo, my apple.\u201d<\/p>

The old woman appeared good-natured and had a portly figure. She only dropped her apple in the collision, but Yu Zhen, who stood more than a head taller than her, was knocked over.<\/p>

\u201cSorry, sorry. Grandma, are you alright?\u201d<\/p>

Yu Zhen quickly climbed up and apologized, then bent over to pick up her apple. The sweeping motion of his hand passed through the apple. He froze.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>

\u201cWhat could happen to me? Child, are you alright? Are you hurt anywhere? It\u2019s this old woman\u2019s fault for rushing and not paying attention. Do you have any injuries? \u201d<\/p>

The old woman did not pick up her apple but helped Yu Zhen up instead. As if looking at her own grandson, she held onto his arm and looked him over with a face full of worry.<\/p>

“I-I\u2019m fine.”<\/p>

Yu Zhen felt a human warmth from her hand and saw her rosy face. A quick glance showed there was no shadow beneath her feet. He clenched his hands together, pressing down his fear, before moving to help hold up the old woman. \u201cGrandmother, why are you alone in this remote alley? Where is your family? \u201d<\/p>

\u201cFamily?\u201d<\/p>

The old woman was confused for a moment, then touched her forehead. She bent over to pick up the apple. Vexed, she said, “Look at my bad memory, my child is ill, I have to go see him. Is there a hospital near here? How strange, why am I here?”<\/p>

Hospital?<\/p>

Yu Zhen recalled the address of several large hospitals in Dawu City and asked, \u201cIs it First People\u2019s Hospital?\u201d<\/p>

“Yes, that’s the one. My child is waiting for me to bring his meal. Young man, thank you. I have to go.”<\/p>

“Wait!”<\/p>

Yu Zhen hurriedly stopped the grandmother. Thinking of Yin Yan, and the emissary who could arrive at any moment, he hesitated before deciding to call a taxi. \u201cWalking to First People\u2019s Hospital takes too long. I can help you get there. Wait a minute, the taxi will be here soon.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>

The old woman felt like an inconvenience and hurried to refuse his offer, but Yu Zhen insisted. In the end, the old woman was unable to refuse.<\/p>

Walking required over ten minutes, but it only took a few minutes in the taxi.\u00a0<\/p>

When they stopped at the hospital, Yu Zhen paid the fare. As he stepped out of the taxi, he noticed an area on the opposite side of the road was cordoned off by the police. There was a car crash. On the road, there were a few apples. Worried, Yu Zhen blocked the old woman\u2019s view and helped her into the hospital. As the driver looked on, he saw Yu Zhen as a deranged man.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>

\u201cKind fellow, thank you. Take this apple. It\u2019s from my family\u2019s garden.\u201d<\/p>

Once the old woman had stuffed the apple into Yu Zhen\u2019s hand, she repeatedly thanked him before walking into the hospital. After a few seconds, the ringing sound he had once heard faintly drifted over. The further the old woman walked, the fainter she became. Gradually, she faded away.<\/p>

Yu Zhen hid behind a pillar. He pinched the apple which suddenly gained physical form. His nose tingled with an indescribable feeling. He shook away the feeling and strode out of the hospital.<\/p>

Yu Zhen returned in a taxi. Yin Yan stood at the same place with the same posture as before. He showed no signs of impatience for Yu Zhen\u2019s return. He calmly asked, \u201cShe\u2019s been sent away?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>

Yu Zhen nodded. He gestured to the apple in his hand and said, “She gave me this and said it\u2019s very sweet.”<\/p>

There was a feeling of sadness in his heart, but he tried to look strong and unaffected. Yin Yan noticed his action and covered the apple in Yu Zhen\u2019s hand.\u00a0<\/p>

\u201cYu Zhen, you don\u2019t have to be this kind.\u201d<\/em><\/p>

\u201cWhat\u2019s wrong?\u201d<\/p>

Feeling uneasy under Yin Yan\u2019s gaze, Yu Zhen withdrew the hand holding the apple. He was unsure why Yin Yan remained silent.<\/p>

Yin Yan only noticed at that moment, he did not say his words out loud. He shook his head to express there was no problem. His hand covering the apple moved slightly. In a flash, the apple changed into a rising ball of whirling golden light. It divided into two strands then entered the two people\u2019s bodies.<\/p>

Without the apple as a barrier, their hands were gently stacked on top of each other\u2019s. The moment they made skin contact, there was a glimmer of light from their rings\u2019 which, too, disappeared swiftly.<\/p>

Yu Zhen was shocked by the unscientific event. He looked on, stupified, as the golden light entered his body. His heart was warmed, some fragmented scenes appeared before his eyes, and quickly dissipated. Immediately, he felt more relaxed.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Public: [quiet criticism] Your wife would rather hold the trash can than you.
Yin Yan: In the end, the one he held was me.
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Public: In the eyes of your wife, the trash can is the first choice, you\u2019re second.
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Ooooo~ We now have a confirmed tragic backstory. The poor kids, I wonder what happened to them? The final scene gave me strong Natsume Yuujinchou vibes (\u2ea3\u25e1\u2ea3)\u2661<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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