Perhaps it's difficult, but there is still a chance of success.
Not raising a child properly is the fault of the father, and not teaching strictly is the laziness of the master.
In her previous life, there were too many regrets. As Mo Bai's master, she failed to properly guide him to become a righteous person. He was at fault, but the greater fault should lie with herself. Why did she not fulfill her responsibilities as his master?
Thinking of the painful parts in her heart, she deeply furrowed her brows and couldn't help but choke up. She apologized, "It's all my fault as your master."
She formed seals and recited a Magic Spell, the white glow circulating like stars. She infused a talisman into Mo Bai's body, and a silver light of white orchid flashed and vanished in Mo Bai's right palm.
"This is the only thing I can do for you now."
Shen Yanli quietly pushed the door open and left, leaving only a faint, cold fragrance in the room.
That night, Mo Bai slept very sweetly. He had a beautiful dream, with home, warmth, and his master smiling at him.
Mo Bai lay in bed for two days. His wounds were almost healed, and although his internal injuries weren't completely cured, they didn't affect his movement. Mo Bai, with his lively nature, couldn't stay in bed any longer. Early in the morning, he dressed and hopped towards Shu Wang Pavilion, where Shen Yanli lived. The dogtail grass by the roadside had turned autumn yellow, and Mo Bai casually pulled one out to play with it.
Shen Yanli had just awoken and was preparing to go to Qingjing Hall as usual for meditation. As she walked across the connecting bridge, the flame lotuses bloomed brightly beneath. The fish amused her, and her mood became cheerful.
The sky was turning white like a fish's belly, and the morning light seeped through the thick clouds. Shen Yanli looked at the sky, thinking it would be a sunny day.
As she was musing, a cheerful figure suddenly appeared in front of her, with eyes seemingly filled with stars, shining brightly, and a handsome smiling face looking at her from afar.
"Master! Master!" Mo Bai cheered and jumped, running towards Shen Yanli like a puppy seeing its owner.
There was no way Shen Yanli could handle that. She slightly frowned, pinched her fingers, and cast a spell. Mo Bai was frozen in place, unable to move, but he could still speak. He complained, aggrieved, "Master! Why did you freeze me?"
Shen Yanli stopped in front of him, cast him a cold glance, and reminded, "Demeanor."
"I wasn't doing anything..." Mo Bai pouted, feeling wronged.
"..." Shen Yanli gave him a cold glance and thought, If you were, it would be a disaster!
Mo Bai almost cried, showcasing his knack for acting spoiled and stubborn, "Master, you're so heartless..."
"I'm going to meditate. In half an hour, the Magic will undo itself. Then meet me at the ginkgo tree in Yilan Courtyard." Shen Yanli left him with that instruction.
"Alright, I'll obediently wait for Master there." Mo Bai immediately replied.
Shen Yanli meditated in Qingjing Hall for an hour and then headed to Yilan Courtyard. Before entering, she saw Mo Bai leaning against the sturdy trunk of the ginkgo tree, playing with the golden leaves.
Seeing Shen Yanli approaching, Mo Bai quickly tidied his clothes and smiled as he walked over to her, saluting and saying, "Master."
Shen Yanli nodded and said to Mo Bai, "I called you here to show you something."
"What is it?" Mo Bai asked curiously, tilting his adorable little head.
Shen Yanli took out a small cyan glass bottle from her person, held it in her palm, and pulled off the lid. A purple light flew out of the bottle and landed on the ground, slowly transforming into Du Yan's figure.
"Du Yan, she's not reduced to ashes!" Mo Bai exclaimed in surprise.
Shen Yanli explained, "This task of eliminating the evil spirit was one we undertook together, so we must see it to the end. Since we've already dealt with Jiusu, we should also give Du Yan a conclusion."
"Yes." Mo Bai responded, looking at Shen Yanli's profile and thinking, My master is such a kind Immortal Venerable.
Shen Yanli approached a little and bowed slightly towards Shen Yanli and Mo Bai, softly saying, "Thank you, Immortal Venerables, for saving me at the last moment. I will never forget your great kindness and virtue."
Shen Yanli looked at Du Yan's beautiful face and slowly said, "There's no need for excess words. I know you are innocent in this matter. You were a victim too. If victims continue to suffer, that is the greatest injustice in the world. With my limited abilities, I can do little for you, but I can preserve your soul, allowing you a chance at reincarnation."
"That is more than enough. I was prepared for the worst fate of being reduced to ashes to seek revenge, never expecting to have another chance. Thank you, Immortal Venerable." Du Yan finished speaking and knelt down, heavily kowtowing to Shen Yanli.