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August 11, 2021

Chapter 280 (end)

Six Months Later

"Zheng Nan, don't run so fast."

A child who was still wearing open-crotch pants* wriggled his two fleshy short legs, skipped through the flowering shrubs, and pounced on the person who was tending to the flowers.

Xie Bi An hugged Zhong Zheng Nan, and the two let out giggles at the same time.

"Master." Zhong Zheng Nan called out tenderly, "It's so hot."

"You run around like this and are sweating all over. No wonder you’re feeling hot." Xie Bi An clamped him with both arms and wiped the mud off his hands before picking him up. He turned around, went inside the house, and poured him a cup of water.

The child took the cup of water and gulped it down.

"Slow down, or else you’ll choke. Why do you do everything so rashly? You’re like......" When Xie Bi An was about to continue speaking, he couldn't help laughing. This child was the reincarnation of his master, so it’s not surprising that he’s similar to master’s temperament.

"One more cup." The child wiped his mouth and handed it to Xie Bi An.

When Xie Bi An saw his naïve appearance, he couldn't help but laugh again. Why was he so similar to the way his master craved wine back then? When his master was young, did he have the manner of drinking wine when he drank water?

At this time, the courtyard door was pushed open with a creak. Fan Wu She came in while carrying a piece of pork, two jin of white wine, and a basket of vegetables: "Big brother, I'm back."

"Have you bought everything I asked you to?"

"I’ve bought them all."

Xie Bi An took the items and checked: "Fengdu's Xiaoyaoniang is master's favorite drink. Let’s make a few dishes that master loves to eat."

Right now, they were in Fengdu's Orchid Garden.

After sealing the Heavenly Secret Talisman, they began to eliminate the ghosts inside and outside of Fengdu. In a few months, they brought back many people who had left their homes. In these few days, everyone in the city has been rebuilding their homes in full swing.

The orchid garden, which was mostly destroyed previously, was also planted with all kinds of orchids. He recalled that he had not rebuilt the orchid garden in Wuji Palace in his previous life, because at that time, he was already dispirited even though he was the emperor who could easily plant orchids all over Daming City. Now that he had personally rebuilt the orchid garden in Fengdu, not only was his wish fulfilled, but it also made him realize that his natural character, which had been frozen for a long time, was recovering bit by bit.

Today was the anniversary of Zhong Kui's death. They planned to set out on their journey with Zhong Zheng Nan after paying homage to Zhong Kui. Fengdu had returned to peace and stability, and the underworld was in charge. They wanted to travel around to subdue the demons and eliminate the evil spirits.

Fan Wu She rubbed Zhong Zheng Nan's head: "Did you listen to your master when I wasn't around?"

"I listened. Did martial uncle bring sugar figurines for me?"

"Still thinking of eating candy every day?" Fan Wu She took out a small rubber ball from his qiankun bag, "Go and play with this."

The child hugged the small rubber ball and ran out excitedly.

Xie Bi An was still thinking about making a few dishes when his waist was tightened suddenly. Fan Wu She hugged him from behind.

"Cut it out." Xie Bi An was a little nervous. He turned his head back to find Zhong Zheng Nan for fear that the child would see something. However, Fan Wu She was used to being presumptuous, and this was probably not Zhong Zheng Nan’s first time seeing it.

"He’s playing outside. Don't mind him." Fan Wu She put his steaming hot lips on Xie Bi An's neck. "I haven't seen big brother for 2 hours and missed you already. What can I do about it?"

"You’re talking nonsense again."

"I'm not talking nonsense. You see, we have to cultivate, take care of our child, eliminate evil spirits, and plant flowers every day. We really have too little time to be alone." Fan Wu She put his forehead against Xie Bi An's cheek and said with dissatisfaction.

"That’s nonsense. We’re together every day." Xie Bi An patted his hand, "Alright, alright, let go of me. That Dongpo pork* has to take a long time to stew."

Fan Wu She came close to Xie Bi An's face and acted like a spoiled child, "Kiss me, big brother."

Xie Bi An secretly smiled and gave a peck on Fan Wu She's lips.

"Tell me what you did during the 2 hours when I was away. I don't want to miss it at all."

"I moved a few flowers and fertilized them. When we leave in a few days' time, the orchid garden will be handed over to Aunt Liu to take care of, and I'm still a bit worried."

"We will come back from time to time." Fan Wu She continued to kiss Xie Bi An's face intimately, "Big brother is so fragrant. You were originally very fragrant, but every time you stay in the orchid garden for a while, you become even more fragrant.”

"You use the same things as me to fumigate your clothes and quilt with aromatics, as well as bathing supplies, so the smell on your body is also similar to mine."

"That's different. Big brother just smells extraordinarily good. I've loved it since I was a child." Fan Wu She chuckled, "You blame me for biting you. It's all because big brother smells so good that I want to eat one mouthful at a time."

"Alright, don't say such......" Xie Bi An's face was hot. He couldn't stand Fan Wu She’s obscene remarks all day long. He would be even more ridiculous if their clothes were taken off. He pinched Fan Wu She's hand, "Hurry up and let go, I'm going to cook."

Only then did Fan Wu She reluctantly released him: "I'll help you."

"Okay, wash the meat."

In the past, when Xie Bi An cooked in Wuji Palace, Xiao Jiu also liked to be around the cooking stove*. No, in fact, he liked to be around his big brother. He often said he wanted to help, but he just wanted to steal food. Now, Xiao Jiu had grown up. He would still steal food. However, he really did help out. They washed their hands together and made the broth. What was sweet and fragrant was not only the food, but also the great tenderness between lovers soaked in the smell of smoke and fire in the world*.

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They brought along the steaming hot food and wine, carried Zhong Zheng Nan, and went to pay homage to Zhong Kui.

Zhong Kui's grave was always clean and tidy. A cultivator who had received Zhong Kui's grace volunteered to be the tomb keeper. Tens of thousands of people had gone to worship the Heaven Master’s memorial temple a few li away from morning till night. The actual place where he was buried was not known to outsiders.

Xie Bi An placed the wine and food properly, burned the incense, and brought Fan Wu She and Zhong Zheng Nan to kneel down together.

"Zheng Nan, this is your grand-master*. He’s master’s master. In the future every year, master will bring you to pay homage to grand-master. If one day master is too old to walk, you must also come on behalf of master. Do you understand?"

Zhong Zheng Nan still couldn’t read the words on the tombstone and did not even understand who was lying there. He only nodded obediently: "Disciple understands."

Xie Bi An kowtowed deeply, "Master, disciple has come to see you."

Fan Wu She also kowtowed, "One day as a teacher, a lifetime as a teacher. Master, the disciple will use the rest of my life to redeem my sins. Master can watch over me from heaven.”

Xie Bi An filled up three cups of wine, drank with Zhong Kui*, and told him everything that had happened in the past. When something sad was mentioned, he couldn’t help but shed tears. He really missed his master. Throughout his two lives, only Zhong Kui treated him sincerely and unconditionally for his own good from the beginning to end. To him, Zhong Kui was his master and father who filled in his great shortcomings in his previous life and gave him the skills and faith to persevere in this life.

Upon seeing this, Zhong Zheng Nan reached out his little hand to wipe Xie Bi An's tears and said in a soft little voice, "Master, please don't cry."

Xie Bi An was greatly touched. He embraced the child and a surge of strength grew as he said softly, "Master, I hope this disciple has not let you down."

Fan Wu She said gently, "Big brother is the best disciple in the world. Master would be proud of you."

Infinite softness and firmness were growing in Xie Bi An’s heart as he looked at the tombstone standing quietly in front of him, and the clever child nestling in his arms. He smiled and said, "Master, I will spend my life subduing demons, eliminating evil spirits, protecting the people, and guarding the stability and peace of the human and ghost realms, just like how you did." He looked at Fan Wu She, "Junior brother will also help me."

Fan Wu She took his hand, "Yes."

Xie Bi An said solemnly and certainly, "When Zheng Nan grows up, he will pass on this mission from generation to generation. In the next hundred million years, the world will still pay homage and worship Heaven Master Zhong Kui."

From now on, there would be no more Human Emperor or Supreme Demon. Those horribly dark or beautiful legendary stories would gradually fade away in time. Only two Impermanence immortals, one black and one white, would wander around Jiuzhou all year round, subdue demons, eliminate evil spirits, release fierce ghosts and wronged spirits from suffering and enlighten them so that a clear distinction between life and death would be made and everyone would respect each other without disturbing one another. It was also ensured that the good would be rewarded and the evil would be punished so that everyone would respect karma.

The story has an end, and life is long.

--End of the book...

 

SQC’s notes: Ahhhhhhhhh it’s ended it’s ended it’s ended HAHAHAHAHA

 

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PS: hahahaha finally finally hahahaHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA fk I’m having neck problems for sitting too long in front of my laptop.

PPS: I want to thank my dear editors Emzie and Limit for your hard work and dedication in helping me out. Without you guys, I would literally drown in the vast sea. And...thank you readers for appreciating this masterpiece written by SQC, feel free to comment your reviews here or in Novelupdates, would love to hear what others' have to say about this. Honestly, I feel the ending is pretty rushed and abrupt. (I still dk what SZH was doing before he reincarnated LOL) Hopefully, SQC will make it up in the extra chapters.

PS from Emzie: Holy crap I can't believe we made it to the end. When I first joined this project, I never even thought about making it this far, it doesn't even feel real. But yes, I agree with you that the ending felt a bit rushed. I want to know what Zong Zi Heng did before his reincarnation too! Like did he go to hell like Zong Zi Xiao or was he given a duty to fulfill like Day and Night Patrol? Would Fan Wu She have seen anything if he looked at the three lives stone? Can't wait for the extra chapters to see if our questions are answered!! (also Xiao Lan and Xiao Hong papapa scene?? Maaaaybe??)

 

open-crotch pants* [开裆裤]---worn by toddlers. This term appeared in one of the chapters before (I forgot which), but I didn’t include a picture. Here’s how it’s looked like (see pic below, modernized version), so yeah technically you can see the toddler’s butt exposed when they wear it.

Dongpo pork* [东坡肉]---(see pic below). My parents’ favourite but not mine HAHA because it looks so fatty. Usually, this dish is served in Singapore’s Chinese wedding, where guests will eat it together with white buns (see 2nd pic below)


cooking stove* [锅台]---(see pic below)

smell of smoke and fire in the world* [人间烟火气]---there’s no proper EN TL for this. The full phrase for this is 人间烟火味,最抚凡人心 which comes from 《一日禅知》. Meaning: the common things/ordinary life you see in your street/town are things that bring you the most comfort.  

grand-master* [师祖]---aka Shizu. Idk the EN for this lel so I just followed the grandfather à great-grandfather way of addressing

drank with Zhong Kui* [陪钟馗喝了起来]---ZK didn’t literally drink xD From what I watched from dramas, the living will pour the wine on the ground.

 

Edited on 11 Aug. 21 (Emzie)

 

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39 comments:

  1. I'm so happy Xie Bi An has his garden! Honestly, I was really frustrated with the Xu Zhi Nan love triangle because that plot dragged for so long. I think there were a lot of parts of the story that were also was quite frustrating but I think overall it was a good novel. Thank you translator and editors for this epic!

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  2. OMG!!!! Its finnally done,.. thank you so much for translate this!!! And make me follow the journey of this novel ad well since a long time ago😂😂, and keep waiting for update and so on... Thank you so much for your hardwork!!! I enjoy this story' a lot and the translator who kind enough to let me know this novel,.. i had been crying, lough, and get my heart get sweet when read all this.. and probably Will Miss this story again... Aahhh... Anyway thank you again for bring us this books translator-sama❤️🎉😂

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  3. Thanks again for your great efforts! Yeah, Hoping for some extras too.. i really wanna know what happened to xiaohong and xiaolan 😭

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  4. Thank you so much for your work!

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  5. I have this bittersweet feeling whenever a novel that im reading is ending, like im gonna miss reading your PS and other T/N lololol btw thank you sooo muchh ari and the editors ILY GUYS AHH

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  6. Thank you so much for the translation! It was a pleasure (with pain ofc) to complete this book!

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  7. Thank you for your hard work translating this book❤❤.... finally it's over

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  8. can't believe this is end already 🤧🤧 Thank you so much for translating this book!!!!

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  9. It's a wonderful story. I cried and laugh so much. Thank you for all your hard work, and thank you author-nim for bringing this novel into my life. ♥
    This is purely, one of the best.

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  10. Thanks for translating. You did an amazing job 👏
    Great ending, though I wish there were more scenes of their lovey-dovey life

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  11. Thank you for translating this novel. Your hard work is very much appreciated.

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  12. It's a fine ending! But i hope Qi sheng meng (after her death) and yun zhi reincarnate again and live happily




    And i so so so so want Lan chui han and red ghost king to reincarnate and fall in love and have a peaceful life. Nothing else.


    For my dear babies zzx and zzh, it's a beautiful beginning. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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  13. Thank you so much for the translation.

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  14. thank you for the hard work you put into translating this novel Im forever grateful. I could enjoy reading this work only because of your efforts and the efforts of your team so I sincerly thank u. God bless ❤❤❤❤❤

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  15. Well.. I cried a lot, laughed, and was shocked many times but it was indeed an incredible story. Loved it. Thanks!!

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  16. Thank you so much Ari and team for bringing to us this beautiful story. May god blessall of you!

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  17. I can't thank you guys enough. Thank you so much for the work you put in translating this novel. Incredible job and amazingly well done.

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  18. Thank you so much for the translations! This novel is such a great read.. I’m so glad I came across it after reading the 188 verse novels. Absolute gem!

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  19. Thank you for the translations. The story kept me hooked that I had to put a hold on Qiang Jin jiu first. Anyways thank you and I’m happy ZZH and ZZX found the happiness they mostly needed at the end of the day

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  20. Big thanks Ari for you hard work
    I wish that someone skilled like you would translate well the *villain has something to say*

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  21. Thank you for all your hard work on this story! It’s through efforts by fans like you that give us the chance to read these amazing stories.

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  22. Thank you very much dear translator and editors!! Lots of love and power on your way.

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  23. Thank you very much for this beautiful translation!!!! 😊😊😊😊😊😊

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  24. Thank you very much for all the hard works. You guys done a great job.😍😘

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  25. Thanks so much for your hard work! There was so much pain in the story and I still have mixed feelings about the main pairing after everything ZZX did to ZZH in the past, but I'm glad the story ended on a happy note.

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  26. Thank you so much for translating this novel. This is the most frustrated danmei I have ever read. I don't like this novel but I don't hate it either and It makes me hooked.

    In the end, I think ZZX has already redeemed himself in hell. There is not much character development until the end for both main characters but It's probably for the best. Both of them need each other to move on to a new life.

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  27. I am so thankfull for this great translation!!! Seriously it was so smoth and well done, anyone can see the dedication involved. Thank you so very much!!

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  28. Aaah it's finally ended! I don't usually read danmei with more than 150+ chapters since I get bored easily, but surprisingly this danmei could make me keep reading. The story was interesting and full of twist. Also your translation are so easy to read. It helps me a lot to understand the difficult term cause chinese and english isn't my first language. Thank you so much for picking up and sharing this danmei to us. SQC's problematic gongs never failed to attracted me lol 😆

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  29. Thank you so much for the torturous journey you gave to my heart 😍😂

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  30. Thank you so much for spending your precious time in translating such a beautiful novel. It was indeed a complicated and trecherous journey but the ending is truly heartwarming and justified. Again,thank you so much for your meticulous hardwork,appreciate It!

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  31. Wow what a ride. English is not my mother language but I read the entire novel perfectly. Such a good translation. Thanks for the hard work (I'd love if you could translate the extras cuz, I wanna see them being fucking happy some more).

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  32. It’s an amazing translation and all the editor and translator’s notes were so helpful! Thank you for your work and your time and dedication. I’m not sure if there are extras? I’m having mixed feelings because we know that ZZX sufferers in hell for his actions but there’s no real character development here, even until the end he’s the same kid as the beginning being spoiled by his big brother… but I’m happy if they’re happy, I guess? Haha

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  33. Amazing-thank you!!

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  34. Much appreciation for the translation!! I was greatly frustrated by this novel at many points, but it’s been so well-translated and edited, and so easy to read!

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  35. finalmente terminei essa novel. sinceramente foi a pior novel que eu já li

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  36. They got back their orchid garden & happy family! 😭🥹 Beautiful end! so many ups & downs, literally to hell & back to reach a peaceful end. I loved this story, thanks so much for translating. ❤️

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