Aguang nodded, understanding clearly. Divine items were not for just anyone to take. He asked, "Am I considered unhealthy, or do I have a Buddhist affinity?"
Zhu Yanyi looked at her. "Uncle Aguang only has minor daily ailments. You don’t need Buddhist water for that. It is because you have a Buddhist affinity, since you are in charge of the Guanyin Temple."
"I see. Uncle Aguang understands now." Aguang nodded, confirming that minor illnesses did not qualify for the water. However, this made him firmly believe in the Guanyin manifestation on the nineteenth day of the second lunar month. He looked at Zhu Yanyi again. No matter what, this little girl represented the future hope of Zhuangyuan Village, so he must protect her.
After Xie Zhong took Zhu Yanyi and her sisters away, Aguang hurried to find the village chief.
Beyond the nine heavens, among the clouds, two figures stood. One was a man in black wearing a mask, and the other was a figure in white standing on a lotus platform. They were Venerable Yanluo and Guanyin, whom Zhu Yanyi had seen before.
Venerable Yanluo nodded slightly to Guanyin, expressing his gratitude. "Thank you, Great Bodhisattva Guanyin, for your help this time."
Guanyin smiled faintly. "I feel a connection to this child. But, Venerable, have you truly made your decision?"
A faint light flashed in Venerable Yanluo’s eyes. "Debts must be repaid. What is owed to her must be repaid even more."
Guanyin nodded. With a slight gesture, a small porcelain bottle appeared. "This is for you. I believe you know its use, and it should come in handy."
Venerable Yanluo did not refuse. He took it directly. "Thank you. With that, I take my leave."
Guanyin nodded. Venerable Yanluo vanished before her. Guanyin looked at the sky, then smiled. "Buddhism and Daoism are one family. This also repays a favor to the Daoist side." She formed a flower mudra with her fingers and disappeared into the mid-air.
At the Xie residence, everyone looked at Zhu Yanyi. She sat on a chair, shifting her body slightly, looking aggrieved. "Why are you all staring at me?"
Xie Zhong sighed. He knew that such events were not really Zhu Yanyi’s fault. He said, "Ani, did you really see Bodhisattva Guanyin?"
Zhu Yanyi nodded. "Sister Guanyin is very nice."
As if remembering something, she climbed down from the chair. She took out a large enamel cup and placed her small hands on it. Soon, the cup filled with half a cup of water. "This is for Grandpa, Grandma, Dad, Mom, and Sister to drink. It is best to boil the water before drinking. We will bathe later. Each person can only drink one sip. Mom can drink two sips; one is for the little brother. The rest, Grandma can save. When Uncle and others return, they can drink it. However, the spiritual energy of this water lasts only three days. After three days, it becomes ordinary water."
What Zhu Yanyi produced was undoubtedly Spirit Spring water.
After smelling the scent of the water in the air, Xie Zhong realized it was definitely better than what Aguang had drunk. He told Qi Qiaoer to close the main door. Since the water was out, they would prepare first. Interrogating Zhu Yanyi could wait until everyone was ready. They boiled water for one person, who then drank it. Xie Zhong drank first. After one sip, he felt a difference in his body. The slight discomfort in his stomach was gone. Moreover, he noticed some bad things being excreted through his skin. After bathing, the next person went. By the time everyone present had finished bathing, more than two hours had passed. Qi Qiaoer and Xie Xinlian went to prepare dinner first, while Xie Zhong and Zhu Shunyao decided to question Zhu Yanyi.