Qiao San let out a long sigh filled with hidden concern. “Sigh… I hope everything remains calm for now. If nothing happens for one or two months, Beigong Ping will naturally leave. Otherwise, I’ll be in trouble!”
One or two months—a period neither long nor short—could the now “peaceful” Liumang Town really last that long?
“Shua, shua…” In the courtyard, the buxom girl diligently swept while chatting casually with Qing Niang, who was sweeping beside her.
“Sister, Master San is so amazing! That night when he saved me…” The little fox spirit exaggerated half-truthfully, lavishly praising Qiao San’s heroism and his handsome appearance. As she spoke cheerfully, she secretly observed the subtle changes in Qing Niang’s expression.
“Mm! Third Young Master is indeed impressive, much better than his older brother!”
Qing Niang blurted out impulsively, then immediately realized what she’d said. Quickly changing the subject, she added, “Your husband studies hard every day; he’s our Qiao family’s hope for success in the imperial exams!”
“Oh!” The fox girl didn’t fully understand human ambitions and honors, but she nodded lightly, a barely perceptible glint of cunning and triumph flickering in her eyes.
Hmph! Still trying to hide from me? With such shallow cultivation, don’t even think about it!
Since Niang’er’s appearance, although there had been no major actions between the couple, how could the tiniest glances and emotions between two lovers escape the notice of someone who paid attention? Especially when it came to a fox spirit naturally inclined toward romance and desire!
The thought swirled in the fox spirit’s mind. After several days of observation, she had basically figured out the Qiao family’s situation. Her myriad thoughts fluttered like colorful ribbons in her mind. As she pondered deeply, Niang’er carefully considered the best way to “transform” the Ten Yang Body!
Yes! The first step was to help Qiao San and Qing Niang grow closer and more affectionate. This furtive relationship wouldn’t do at all! Once the Ten Yang Body broke through worldly norms, the Yin Blood Seal would naturally advance greatly.
The second step was to make him fall for her.
As for the third step… Well, no need to think that far ahead just yet. Hehehe…
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“Complaint! I wish to file a complaint!”
In the dim underworld, amid the solemn yin realm, a vengeful ghost shook the soul-binding chains noisily while standing under the watchful eyes of the Ox-Head and Horse-Face guards. “King Yama, I wish to file a complaint! I died unjustly!”
“Silence! How dare you make a disturbance in the Hall of Judgment!”
King Yama, his thick beard bristling with anger and his eyes like copper bells, slammed the desk furiously. “Cai Lao Da, you’ve committed countless evils in your life. What grievance could you possibly have?”
“Your Majesty, I admit my grave sins and deserve punishment! But I died unjustly! Please, King Yama, uphold justice and send the murderer to hell as well!”
“Tell me, who killed you?!” Seeing Cai Lao Da’s deep resentment, King Yama couldn’t help but feel curious.
“Your Majesty, the killer is none other than my subordinate, Da Gan San. He plotted against me with treacherous intentions, surely to usurp my position. If such a beast in human form isn’t sent to hell, I cannot accept it!”
“Oh!” King Yama’s thick eyebrows shot upward. A flash of anger crossed his dark face. “Recorder, check the Book of Life and Death. If Cai Lao Da’s words are true, reduce Da Gan San’s lifespan and bring his soul here!”
Moments later, the attendant recorder reported with a hint of surprise. “Your Majesty, Da Gan San is not the true culprit. However… strangely, Da Gan San has already fallen out of the Book of Life and Death’s jurisdiction!”
“Oh! Has someone else become an immortal again?!”
King Yama wasn’t particularly surprised by this. He twitched his beard and slammed the gavel heavily on the desk. “You wicked Cai Lao Da! Even as a ghost, you still try to do evil, daring to falsely accuse others! Guards, throw this rascal into the Hell of Tongue Removal and keep him there for a hundred years, forbidding his rebirth!”
Cai Lao Da collapsed to the ground, desperately struggling and crying out. “Ah, King Yama, I saw with my own eyes when Da Gan San took off his night clothes after killing me! He is the real murderer!”
“Rubbish! The Book of Life and Death never makes mistakes! Besides, you deserved your death! Guards, take him away!”
The Hall of Judgment cracked open, revealing a chilling entrance to hell. Two ghost guards stamped century-old talismans onto Cai Lao Da’s back and ruthlessly shoved him into the hellish portal.
“Your Majesty, something terrible has happened—”
Just then, a panic-stricken ghost guard stumbled in, his face pale as he urgently reported. “Your Majesty, a ghost soul has broken through the Ghost Gate and is rushing toward the mortal world!”
“What?! Immediately send heavy guards to capture him! Kill him if he resists!”
“Your Majesty, that ghost soul is the disciple of the Dragon Mother and Taiyuan Yünu…” The ghost guard took a few steps forward, revealing the crucial detail without retreating.
“Hmm…” King Yama’s anger instantly vanished. His eyebrows and beard furrowed tightly together. After a moment of deep thought, the ruler of the underworld solemnly commanded, “Recorder, immediately cover this up and send the news to the Dragon Palace and the Purple Mansion Immortal Mountain. Wait for the Dragon Mother and Taiyuan Yünu’s response before making any decisions!”
—It turned out to be Xiao You, who had broken out of the underworld!
What a twist of fate! Just as Cai Lao Da was causing a commotion, Xiao You happened to be passing by, about to enter reincarnation!
In the void, the young vengeful ghost, her powers greatly enhanced, rushed toward the mortal world filled with hatred. Her once pure immortal aura shattered, she abandoned the bright future of immortality. In her heart burned only one solemn vow from her mother!
—Vow: I shall never reincarnate until this enemy is dead!
Qiao San’s danger—was coming again. A vengeful ghost trained in celestial martial arts, a mischievous fox spirit from the mortal realm, and a young divine human hunter determined to kill him!
The Three Realms—Heaven, Earth, and Hell—all had their eyes fixed on Qiao San!
The long-silent Qiao family mansion was about to become lively again!
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