Qing Yanci

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“Zhengxin, have you finished your task today? Study time is about to start, and the master is about to take attendance. Being late means you’ll have to accept punishment.”

“It’s Zhengnian. Yes, I’ll be there right away. You go ahead; I’ll come soon.”

“All right, I’ll go save you a seat first,” Zhengnian said cheerfully.

“Thank you, senior brother!” Zhengxin replied, a bit flustered.

Zhengxin lowered her gaze toward a little girl hiding in the corner. The girl held no number token, meaning she was currently unable to reincarnate.

Usually, in cases other than natural death—such as accidents or suicides—one cannot reincarnate normally. One must never commit suicide; the consequences are dire. Not only is reincarnation impossible, but one must also endure cruel punishments: repeatedly reliving the suicide scenes from their previous life and suffering in hell. Human life is precious; wasting it invites severe penalties, which even ghosts find excruciating.

Souls without a reincarnation token are the most tormented, wandering spirits. Normal death means a peaceful end, a fitting conclusion. The tokens numbered 1 through 6 correspond to the six realms of reincarnation: 1. Heaven; 2. Human; 3. Asura; 4. Animal; 5. Hungry Ghost; 6. Hell. Based on one’s karma during life, the appropriate token is assigned; thus, any ghost with a token can enter the cycle of rebirth.

“Little one, come here. Sister will take you to a fun place and give you a candy. How about that?” Zhengxin gently coaxed the girl.

“Don’t trick me. I can’