Chapter 74

The figure in the sky was not the true form of Bai Wuchang, but merely a projection. Even so, it pressed down on many talented individuals, making it hard for them to breathe. Simply standing there in the air, it seemed to become the center of the world, with all things revolving around him.

"Everyone, have fun, no need to be restrained!" The projection turned, its face blurry, a pair of ghostly eyes like torches, looking down and speaking calmly. Though his voice was not loud, every ghost present heard it clearly, as if it were right in their ears.

"Send off Yin Marshal Bai Wuchang!" None of the great ghosts dared to be arrogant, responding softly, bidding farewell to Bai Wuchang.

"En." The projection nodded slightly, then glanced in the direction of the Heavenly Son's Hall, and disappeared.

In the city of Wuchang, in the hall of Bai Wuchang, the dim and vast hall was lit only by a few flickering candles.

On the high dais, a tall and slender figure could be vaguely seen, dressed in white, with a face as pale as powder and lips as red as blood. A bright red tongue hung down to his chest, holding a white mourning staff, wearing a long hat with "Prosperity at First Sight" written on the front and "You Have Come Too" on the back.

This was one of the ten Yin Marshals of the Underworld, the ghost of impermanence, Bai Wuchang!

"Have fun, the front lines are tense. Before long, you won't have many peaceful days left." Bai Wuchang said in a sharp voice, looking at the ground.

The water in the high mirror on the dais rippled, showing the scene of the Bai residence.

The hall of Bai Wuchang was empty, with only one Bai Wuchang sitting on the high dais, looking at the mirror.

At this moment, Bai Wuchang suddenly spoke again, "You're back?"

Silently, a figure appeared, its face blurry, slender, and it was the projection of Bai Wuchang.

The projection remained silent, and Bai Wuchang, as if used to it, muttered to himself, "Is there any new movement at the Heavenly Son's Hall? Li Shiyu and Yisai met secretly a while ago, probably to discuss the war. He wants to send his offspring to Yisai's command for training."

"The City God, truly a troublesome existence. The attitudes of the City Gods of various cities are also unclear..."

"The Prison Department has a problem." The projection, which had been silent, suddenly spoke.

"Oh? Is that so? The strongest of the six case officials in the Heavenly Son's Hall, the Prison Department official, also has a problem?" Bai Wuchang seemed to be talking to himself, his face as pale as powder, the flickering candlelight casting a terrifying and eerie shadow on his face.

"..."

The projection suddenly merged into the ground, its feet connecting to Bai Wuchang's feet, appearing like a shadow in the candlelight.

In Fengdu, at the Bai residence, talented individuals gathered, mostly descendants of great ghosts, a few of whom had even made it to the Three Realms' Dragon and Phoenix List, known throughout the Three Realms.

For example, Bai Xixun, who ranked in the top hundred on the Three Realms' Dragon and Phoenix List!

"Go down and meet your friends," Bai Xixun said calmly, his Nightmare King neighing softly, iron hooves trampling the sky, a beam of ghostly fire flashing, disappearing into the depths of the Bai residence. He had just returned from hunting fierce beasts in the Yin Northern Region and was probably going to see his mother to report his safety.

"Yes." A group of young men watched Bai Xixun leave, then rode their horses down from the sky, each seeking familiar faces from their families.

Xing Ding looked around and saw that among them were many masters of the courtyards of the Fengdu City God's Residence, who were usually haughty, now submitting to the teenage Bai Xixun, showing his exceptional qualities. No wonder a girl as proud as Zi Buyu saw him as a great rival.

The domain gate and horse team that appeared in the sky were just a small interlude before the grand event.

Looking around, the arriving teams entered the Bai residence in an orderly manner, some in luxurious carriages, others on powerful fierce beast mounts.

Rumbling, the ground shook, and Xing Ding looked to see a large carriage made entirely of pure gold approaching. What surprised the ghosts was that even the horses were golden, seemingly made of pure gold.

"Rich, truly rich!" Xing Ding's eyes widened in surprise, filled with the golden glow, almost drooling.

"That's the young master of the Yin Tian Pavilion, a direct descendant of the Gold Duke," Zi Buyu explained.

"So it's the young master of the Yin Tian Pavilion, truly born with a golden spoon in his mouth!" Xing Ding was greatly surprised. A carriage made of gold, regardless of its weight, the amount of gold worn down with each movement would be terrifying.

The golden carriage slowly approached from the end of the road, the wheels showing obvious wear.

"Stop the carriage!"

A soft voice came from the golden carriage, and the gold-clad coachman immediately pulled the carriage to a stop.

Suddenly, a group of beautiful, white-robed maids, their figures graceful and alluring, emerged from the golden carriage, moving like water snakes, softly lying on the ground, forming a "soft bed" that would make any man's heart race!

"Ah." A fat hand slapped the carriage door, and then four or five beautiful women carried a fat man, as big as a pig, out and gently placed him on the "bed" of maids.

At this moment, the gold-clad coachman also got down, pulled out a gem-encrusted ghost pouch from his waist, and shook it towards the road.

With a loud boom, a flash of gold appeared, and a more luxurious golden carriage emerged, stably occupying the center of the road.

The gold content of this golden carriage was almost on par with the golden statue in Xing Ding's collection, though the mysterious golden statue's value was far beyond mere gold.

"So rich, let's be friends." Xing Ding's eyes sparkled with gold, and the surrounding ghosts were also amazed.

"Never say you know me, Yan Zhi, let's go." Zi Buyu said disdainfully, patting her Yan Zhi horse to move to the side.

"Roar!" Xing Ding's Blood Jade Dragon Horse called out in distress. It had already formed a bond with Zi Buyu's Yan Zhi horse, like a newlywed couple, and did not want to be forcibly separated.

"Look at your lack of ambition! I'll take you to conquer all the mares in the Three Realms and make you a true stallion!" Xing Ding slapped the Blood Jade Dragon Horse's head, educating it sternly, but the fierce Blood Jade Dragon Horse dared not make a sound.

"Is this the Blood Jade Dragon Horse with the lineage of a tyrannosaurus?" The ghosts who saw it were puzzled, amazed at how Xing Ding had tamed it so well.

"That young man is not simple, and his attire is also extraordinary." No ghost dared to underestimate Xing Ding, who appeared so suave. Who would guess that Xing Ding's true identity was just a ghost servant in the City God's Residence?

Speaking of the direct descendant of the Gold Duke, the extremely fat rich man Qian Duoduo, after the luxurious golden carriage was brought out, he was again surrounded by a group of beautiful maids and escorted onto the carriage.

Rumbling, the golden wheels rolled on the road, continuing forward.

As for the original golden carriage, it was naturally abandoned.

Whoosh!

A blur flashed by, moving at incredible speed, faster than the Blood Jade Dragon Horse. Many ghosts did not even see what it was before it entered the Bai residence.

"What was that?" Xing Ding did not see clearly, only vaguely recognizing a black leopard.

"That's the daughter of the Prison Department Minister, one of the six case officials," Zi Buyu said, leading her Yan Zhi horse back, her keen eyes seeing clearly.

"The daughter of the Prison Department Minister? That's my direct superior's daughter!" Xing Ding was stunned, surprised.

"Yes, she's not only your direct superior's daughter but also a genuine Black-level Soul Collector in the Prison Department. Are you planning to write a poem and indirectly ask for her name?"

"Be careful, she might steal your soul!"

Zi Buyu said teasingly, but Xing Ding felt a hint of jealousy in her tone.

Jealousy? Could it be? After knowing the true nature of Zi Buyu beneath her icy exterior, Xing Ding thought it was possible.

Is she really an ice queen, standing on a snowy mountain covered with beautiful lavender fields, completely unapproachable?

Ice and snow are just a disguise, a form of self-protection.

"No, I think my soul-stealing ability is stronger!" Xing Ding shook his head, firmly believing he could reverse everything!

"Alright." Zi Buyu was speechless, finding Xing Ding to be a rare gem as she got to know him better.

"Boom... Bang!"

Suddenly, an explosion was heard in the distance, and all the ghosts looked in that direction.

Who dares to cause trouble at the foot of the Heavenly Son, in front of the Bai residence!?

"Who put such a pile of gold in the middle of the road, blocking my way!" A defiant voice came from the raging fire.

Tsk, tsk, such a luxurious golden carriage, described as a pile by him, shows that he is not an ordinary person.

"It must be that fat pig showing off again," the defiant voice continued, "Fire Dragon, suck it in!"

At the command, the raging fire immediately receded, and a sea of fire was absorbed, revealing a ten-meter-long lizard covered in red scales. On its back, a youth with fiery red hair and a defiant expression sat cross-legged.

"Puff"

The fire lizard spat out a puff of sparks, its tongue licking its face.

The golden carriage was gone, apparently eaten by the fire lizard.

"A gold-eating lizard?" Xing Ding's face showed a strange expression.

"He is the son of the First-Class General of the Fifth Hall, Fire General, Fire Xingyue. His fire skills surpass even his father."

"That's a Fire Gold Lizard, which likes to eat gold. Fire General did not agree to him keeping this Fire Gold Lizard, but he insisted. Wherever Qian Duoduo goes, Fire Xingyue follows, bringing the Fire Gold Lizard to eat the gold Qian Duoduo leaves behind. So they are almost a strange pair."

Zi Buyu explained, her extensive knowledge now shared with Xing Ding.

"Fire Xingyue, is that all you can do?" A disdainful voice came from the sky.

The ghosts looked up to see an ice dragon circling in the sky, exhaling a blue-white dragon breath, with small ice chips falling from the sky.

"Han Bingsheng, the son of the Ice General of the Fifth Hall, and Fire Xingyue are natural enemies," Zi Buyu said.

"These are all descendants of great ghosts from Fengdu, mostly children of the Fifth Hall's generals and ministers, or direct descendants of the Fengdu City God. More important descendants will arrive later. Let's go in now."

"If you have the chance, you will interact with them."

Zi Buyu said.

"Alright." Xing Ding nodded, his gaze sweeping over the great ghosts who had not yet entered the Bai residence, sitting on the Blood Jade Dragon Horse, looking down on the world!

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