Waiting for you online - - - Chapter 18

Chapter 18

Xie Bi An took two packs of white hair and a jar of Xiaoyaoniang* and took Fan Wu She to the Red Palace.

This white hair was bought by Xie Bi An previously in Fengdu City. He intended to give it to Cui Jue, but today Zhong Kui gave the soul hooking rope to Fan Wu She, and he thought that if Cui Jue knew about this, it would not be able to be erased by two bags of tea, so he planned not to go to the judge’s house for the time being.

Along the way, they met a lot of Yin servants, and they were all respectful when they saw the two of them. The soul weapon was an alternative magical weapon because it was attached to the divine thoughts of the Emperor Beiyin, and it had an intimidating effect on ghosts.

“Senior brother.” Fan Wu She suddenly asked, “Have you ever been to places outside the Underworld?”

“Where do you mean? Hell?”

Hearing the word “hell”, Fan Wu She’s pupils instantly tightened: “You’ve been to hell?”

“I’ve been there, but I never want to go there again.” Xie Bi An took the opportunity to educate him, “I want you to keep a low profile in the mortal realm and create less karma. It’s for your own good. Sometimes people may not have the intention to do evil, but even if they make a big mistake unintentionally, after death, they will be burdened by karma, and will go to hell to suffer the punishment.”

Fan Wu She did not speak.

“Why, are you curious? Want to go to hell and take a look?”

“No.”

He had suffered a hundred years of extreme punishment in the Infernal Hell. Who else could be more familiar with hell than him. He would not return to hell, but he could bring hell back to earth.

“Well, it’s better not to go, that place is scary.”

“I was just referring to Jiuyou.”

“Oh, of course I’ve been there, I’ve toured Jiuyou with my master many times.”

“What kind of place is Jiuyou?”

“The world has a lot of speculation about Jiuyou. In fact, Jiuyou is the place where ghosts live. There are three kinds of ghosts in Jiuyou. The majority are the ghosts born in the Hungry Ghost Path, such as Jiang Qu Lian, who are ghost citizens that lived very long in Jiuyou. There are also fierce ghosts that reincarnate from the Hell Path. Those reincarnate from the Hell Path, did great evil deeds in life. After the completion of the sentence in the underworld’s hell, they have to re-enter the Hell Path. No human form, no intelligence, no memory, just suffering, cannot transcend forever. These evil ghosts are mostly hidden underwater, dense forests, and mountains. Finally, there are ghosts who do not want to be reincarnated for various reasons. They each live in their own area because hungry ghosts and evil ghosts can eat ghosts.” Xie Bi An said, “The five ghost emperors are responsible for guarding Jiuyou’s barrier so that humans and ghosts do not intrude each other. But they don’t care about the fights between ghost citizens, so Jiuyou is lawless and very dangerous.”

“I’m a little curious about Jiuyou.” Fan Wu She said.

“The next time Master patrols Jiuyou, you can go together, but we can’t go to Jiuyou without permission.”

“Why?”

Xie Bi An laughed, “Didn’t senior brother just say that Jiuyou is very dangerous.”

“With the soul weapon, wouldn’t ghosts dare not come to attack us easily?”

“One or two is naturally no need to fear. If there are more, we’ll be outnumbered ah.”

“Really? No wonder majority of those who secretly went to Jiuyou have gone without return.”

Xie Bi An shook his head helplessly, “Yes, for a hundred years, there are always people finding loopholes in the barrier and try to go to Jiuyou to find the Xuanyuan Heavenly Secret talisman. The place was sealed by the emperor himself and will not be easily found.”

Fan Wu She narrowed his eyes slightly and murmured, “It can’t be found easily.”

“Not only are people looking for the Xuan Yuan Heavenly Secret Talisman, the ghosts are likewise looking for it. That magical weapon is just too powerful. In fact, I’ve always suspected that the Heavenly Secret Talisman has been destroyed by the emperor, but master said that even with the emperor’s cultivational level, he is not able to destroy it.”

“Of course, that is a magical weapon that can command the soldiers of the three realms.” Fan Wu She was as if inquiring, but also as if speaking to himself, “that kind of magical weapon, where would it be sealed in…”

“Fortunately, Song Zi Xiao is only a mortal after all. Even with his top cultivation level in the mortal realm, he can only summon the Yin soldiers, otherwise, the earth will become hell.”

During the conversation, a deep ochre-colored palace appeared in front of them, which looked extraordinarily gloomy in the dark underworld.

“Ah, here it is.” Xie Bi An took a deep breath and said reluctantly.

The two Yin servants guarding the entrance led the two inside.

Jiang Qu Lian was lying on a couch, eating the grapes while flipping through the picture book in his hand.

With one look, Xie Bi An immediately recognize picture book, which is currently very trendy in the mortal realm, called [Rising Dragon Diary]. This story is about a young man from a lowly background who reaches the top of the immortal path. Though the plot is very exaggerated, it’s quite good. Maybe this chapter 39 is released recently as he still hasn’t bought it.

As the king of the ghost king, Jiang Qu Lian have ways to get good things in the mortal realm. He does not even need to step out of the red palace. Xie Bi An naturally will not really think that he is scheming for this tea and wine.

Looking at a pair of handsome young men in black and white, Jiang Qu Lian slightly curved his eyes: “Impermanence, what good things did you bring me?”

“Hopefully Red King does not dislike, here are two packs of white hairs, and a jar of Xiaoyaoniang.”

“How do you know I won’t mind.”

Xie Bi An was slightly embarrassed.

Jiang Qu Lian laughed: “I’m just teasing you. You’re paying tribute to me, of course I like it, put it down.”

Just when Xie Bi An put down his things, Jiang Qu Lian suddenly let out a “Huh” and looked at Fan Wu She: “Why do you suddenly have a ghostly aura on you?” He immediately understood and said in surprise, “Did Heaven Master give you a soul weapon?”

Xie Bi An solemnly said, “From now on, junior brother and I will serve together as impermanence.”

“Serve together?” Jiang Qu Lian narrowed his long, phoenix eyes, “How to serve together?”

“Master said that we are one black and one white, one yin and one yang is the Dao.”

“White impermanent, black impermanent?” Jiang Qu Lian let out a cold snort, “Since when can Heaven Master appoint the Underworld General? Could it be that the emperor is in seclusion and this underworld is his call?”

“The so-called appointment is not really an appointment. I’m not listed as a ghost immortal and I do not get an official salary, just the title only. Harvesting souls together with senior brother only.” Fan Wu She eyes condensed into frost, “As for the soul weapon, since the emperor bestowed it to master, whoever master wants to give it to, no one else has a say.”

Xie Bi An hurriedly gave Fan Wu She a facial expression, signalling him to shut up.

Jiang Qu Lian chuckled. He sat up, gathered his loose lapels, and lazily stood up from the couch, walking towards them step by step.

Xie Bi An stared warily at Jiang Qu Lian

This man’s cultivation level is high enough to be Zhong Kui’s opponent, and his temperament is so evil that no one can understand it, so there is a reason why Xie Bi An is afraid of him.

Jiang Qu Lian stood still in front of Xie Bi An: “Bi An, you have been very cute since you were a child, but this junior brother of yours is not cute at all.” As he spoke, he stretched out his hand, and his long, slender fingers probed Xie Bi An’s cheek.

With a “clang” sound, Ting Mo was half-sheathed, blocking Jiang Qu Lian’s hand.

In a flash of lightning, Jiang Qu Lian used his thumb and index finger to pinch the blade of the sword. His little finger was slightly curved. That force seemed like twisting a flower, elegant and light, but the sword could not move again.

Xie Bi An said softly, “Wu She, don’t be rude.”

Fan Wu She is half a head shorter than Jiang Qu Lian, but his aura is not weak at all. Xie Bi An is very confused. His junior brother, how come he doesn’t seem to be afraid of anything?

Jiang Qu Lian let go of his hand and said flirtatiously, “What, I can’t touch your brother?”

“Cannot touch.”

Jiang Qu Lian said with a low laugh, “I was wrong, you are actually quite cute.”

Xie Bi An’s forehead sweated: “Red King, my junior brother is still young, there is no need to lower yourself to his level.”

Jiang Qu Lian did not say anything. He grabbed the air, and the jar of Xiaoyaoniang flew directly into his hand. He slapped open the clay seal, held the jar high, and poured the wine into his mouth boldly, “Good wine.” He praised.

Xie Bi An said, “Red King, it’s getting late, we’ll take our leave.”

“Wait, there’s something I would like to ask you for help.”

Xie Bi An’s nerves were tense. Jiang Qu Lian used the words “would like” and “help”, which really made his heart jump.

“A few days ago, Heaven Master Palace sent people to investigate the ghost named Meng Ke Fei.

“Yes.”

“Why, because he was killed by core theft?”

“Yes.”

“His death, I’m afraid, has caused a huge uproar in Wuliang Sect.” Jiang Qu Lian looked askance at Xie Bi An, “With that temperament of the Heaven Master, I’m afraid he won’t just sit back and do nothing.”

“…That is, after all, a mortal realm’s matter. Master has his own discretion.”

Jiang Qu Lian sneered: “The mortals feared core stealing demonic cultivators the most. After all, just hearing the demon supreme Song Zi Xiao’s name will make them shiver with fear. Heaven Master do also want to know who murdered Meng Ke Fei, right?”

Xie Bi An looked at Jiang Qu Lian: “Could it be that the Red King knows?”

“I don’t know, but someone does.”

“Who?”

“Meng Ke Fei.”

Xie Bi An was stunned: “He didn’t reincarnate?”

“He is in my hands, if you want to know who killed him, just ask him.”

Xie Bi An said cautiously, “What does the Red King want?”

“There is one thing I want from Heaven Master.” The corners of Jiang Qu Lian’s mouth lifted slightly, “Pass on the word to Heaven Master, he will naturally understand.”

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After leaving the Red Palace, both of them did not look too good.

Fan Wu She couldn’t help but ask, “He usually treats you frivolously like this?”

Yet Xie Bi An didn’t even listen to what Fan Wu She was saying, “No, this matter has to be told to Master as soon as possible, but Master must have already gone to bed, well…tomorrow morning then.”

“Senior brother.” Fan Wu She suddenly blocked in front of Xie Bi An.

Xie Bi An was not paying attention, and the two of them collided directly with each other.

Xie Bi An immediately steadied himself and subconsciously grabbed Fan Wu She’s arm.

A fragrance of orchids permeates the nostrils, and Fan Wu She’s heart and soul are stirred. He hurriedly waved away Xie Bi An’s hand.

Xie Bi An also felt a bit awkward. Earlier on, Fan Wu She did say that he does not like people to touch him, even if it’s not targeted at him. But it’s always a little embarrassing to seem to be disliked in this way.

Xie Bi An looked at Fan Wu She in confusion, “Junior brother, what did you just say?”

Xie Bi An’s eyes were large and dark, as clean and pure as a small deer, making it impossible to contain the thought of how one would think of these eyes when they were tainted by lust.

Fan Wu She’s Adam’s apple rolled up and down: “Does he usually… treat you like that too?”

“Which kind?”

A desire that overrides reason, desperately suppressed but on the verge of erupting, forcing Fan Wu She to quickly reach out his hand and cupped Xie Bi An’s cheek.

Xie Bi An was startled.

Fan Wu She said deeply: “Like this.” The fingertips that were pressed against the cheeks were as hot as if they were burning up. He wanted to touch more, wanted to…

Xie Bi An was puzzled by Fan Wu She’s abnormality, but still didn’t understand what Fan Wu She really wanted to ask and said: “He seldom threatens me. Most of the time, he probably takes pleasure in seeing me scared.” While saying, he pulled Fan Wu She’s hand down, “You don’t have to worry, as long as Master is around, he wouldn’t dare to really do anything to us.”

Fan Wu She put his hand behind his back, clenched into a fist as if to retain the rapidly draining temperature of this person.

Xiaoyaoniang*[逍遥酿]—just a wine’s name