To be honest, this question has troubled me for over a decade. Naturally, I want to know the answer, but I don't think the sudden words of this wandering sorcerer can be trusted.

I glanced at him thoughtfully, then lifted my sister on my back. Just when he thought I was going to take my sister back, I pretended to throw her into the cave.

"Are you crazy?" The Taoist quickly grabbed me.

"Well, let me tell you the truth. I came here to redeem myself. When you and your sister were born, I happened to pass by your house. Your grandmother intended to drown your sister, but I couldn't bear to see a life lost like that. So, I deceived your grandmother, saying that your sister is a once-in-a-century saint. As long as she is well-raised and grows up cleanly until the age of eighteen, she can bring fortune to your family. I didn't expect that it would harm all of you instead."

After the Taoist finished speaking, he had a guilty look on his face, which didn't seem fake.

"Now that your sister is dead, hanging herself in a red dress, she is determined to kill your entire family. This matter started because of me, and I naturally cannot stand idly by. You take your sister back first, and I have a way to suppress her."

Indeed, the villagers had mentioned before that my grandmother had originally planned to drown my sister. Later, I don't know what got into my grandmother's head, she brought my sister back and treated her like a treasure. I didn't expect the absurd reason behind it.

Although what he said sounded reasonable, I didn't completely believe him. However, considering his current posture, it was impossible for me to throw my sister into the cave. So, I decided to take a chance and carry my sister back first.

When I returned home and carried my sister back, my mother was about to scold me. However, when she saw the Taoist walking in behind me, she immediately changed her expression.

"Oh, isn't this Master Zhang? You still look so young after all these years." My mother flattered, smiling and saying a bunch of flattering words.

Facing my mother's praise, the expression on the Taoist's face was not good. He stared at my mother silently for a while.

"You have quite the courage. Aren't you afraid of dying without a burial place? Your daughter committed suicide in a red dress, and after death, she is destined to return as a vengeful ghost. Do you still want to secretly throw her away and avoid her revenge? If you want to stay alive, do as I say!"

The Taoist's tone was cold, and it frightened my mother: "Master, what... what should we do?!"

"Go buy a high-quality red lipstick coffin. It must be the best. Then, find two big roosters that are at least six years old. The faster, the better."

My mother looked hesitant as she looked at the Taoist. She stood there for a long time without leaving the house.

"Why haven't you gone yet? If you delay, even if the gods come, they won't be able to save you!"

With the Taoist's urging, my mother finally hesitated and said, "I... I can't come up with that much money in such a short time."

Even at such a moment, my mother still prioritized money. They had made quite a lot of money by having my sister entertain clients before.

"You can just go and buy it. Someone will help you with the money when the time comes."

"Really?" My mother looked at the Taoist in disbelief. The Taoist didn't say anything, but just gave my mother a stern look, so she dared not speak further.