“Oh?”

Hearing the confidence in their voices, Hu Ma became respectful. “I appreciate it!”

The Wangsi City (City of Wrongful Deaths) was an inherent part of the Yin realm, filled with vengeful ghosts and resentful spirits. However, the Meng family had seized control, developing it for a long time and turning it into their foothold in the Yin realm.

Even Brother Erguotou, with his great abilities and constant wandering through the Yin realm, had no idea how to enter Wangsi City. Now, he could see what methods the esteemed Ten Clans possessed.

“Then, please!”

Zhao Sanyi asked Hu Ma to pack his things and led the way. Before long, they arrived at the western end of the village, looking out into the distance.

Beyond the village lay the hazy Yin realm, with countless wandering souls drifting aimlessly. Directly ahead was the vast Wangsi City, its gloomy atmosphere seemingly endless. Vaguely visible on the walls were armored evil spirits patrolling back and forth.

Countless wandering souls from the Yin realm drifted towards Wangsi City.

Suddenly, they were devoured by the evil spirits in the city, who extended their massive claws or opened their bloody mouths.

Their cries were tragic, offering no resistance.

Hu Ma glanced at the scene and turned away, his eyes questioning.

“Hehe, Brother, does this sight truly make you feel like the Meng family has Wangsi City in their grasp?”

Zhao Sanyi noticed Hu Ma's thoughts and chuckled softly. “In reality, that’s not the case. Wangsi City is formed by the will of the Yin realm, containing countless wronged souls whose lives shouldn't have ended.”

“Originally, your Hu family was responsible for appeasing these wronged souls, but since the cycle of reincarnation is sealed and you no longer perform that duty through the ghost gate, these souls cry out day and night, their resentment only increasing, making this the most dangerous place in the Yin realm.”

“The Meng family has indeed come down and seized Wangsi City, but not even the combined forces of the Ten Clans could truly subdue the resentful spirits of Wangsi City. After all, where does resentment come from?”

“It stems from unwillingness, which creates resentment. With resentment, there can be no submission. However, the Meng family is aware of the danger and has arranged for people to guard the vicinity to prevent anyone from sneaking in.”

“…”

“Those with resentment are hard to subdue?”

Listening, Hu Ma found his words made sense. He pondered briefly. “Then we…”

“Since the Meng family cannot truly subdue Wangsi City, it becomes easier for us.”

Zhao Sanyi chuckled softly. “Wangsi City is a place where wronged souls and resentful spirits gather. All those whose lives shouldn't have ended, bearing grievances that prevent them from finding peace, naturally come here after entering the ghost gate, waiting for their resentment to dissipate before being judged and reincarnated.”

“Therefore, to enter Wangsi City, you don't need the Meng family's permission. As long as you seem qualified to enter Wangsi City, you will naturally go in. Those who aren't qualified will be immediately discovered, even if they get in.”

“…”

Hu Ma listened, his expression grave. “Then we…”

Zhao Sanyi suddenly smiled. “It’s simple, we just need to deceive the will of Heaven, right?”

“Aiyo…”

Hu Ma couldn't help but admire him greatly, thinking to himself, “As expected of the patriarch of the Acrobatic Arts School…”

“His tone is extraordinary right from the start, daring to deceive Heaven.”

“Moreover, before using this method, he can actually tell you the principle behind it, unlike Miss Red Wine, who, although having a few unique skills, performs them secretively, afraid to reveal the key points, afraid of having her tricks seen through!”

“…”

Suppressing the excitement in his heart, he said, “What should I do?”

“Hehe, just watch my skills. You only need to follow my orders.”

Zhao Sanyi said loudly, walking to the edge of the village. Suddenly, he raised his hand and pulled out a bolt of black cloth, two or three zhang long, from his sleeve.

Holding one end of the cloth, he shook it out until it was taut. Then, Zhao Sanyi rummaged in his other sleeve for a long time, pulling out a writing brush, still carrying ink. He quickly wrote on the black cloth.

The words were elegant and flowing, vaguely showing someone's name, place of origin, and lifespan.

After writing, he pulled the black cloth again and draped it over a prepared scarecrow next to him. Zhao Sanyi draped the cloth over the paper figure and said in a low voice:

“You were born into a wealthy family, with parents and siblings who loved you. But you were deceived by a kidnapper and sold to a brothel. Your family searched for years, eventually finding a servant who resembled you and took them back, treating them as you, showering them with affection and wealth.”

“You struggled to escape, returning home, only to find a fake had taken your place. Although you proved your identity and returned home, your parents and siblings only cared for the fake, showing disdain for you.”

“You were cautious and careful in everything you did, but you were still framed and blamed, suffering endlessly. One day, the fake killed someone on the street, and the officials came to arrest him. Your parents and siblings wanted you to take the blame, and you refused, receiving two slaps.”

“Finally, you were knocked unconscious, drugged mute, a black cloth covering your head, and escorted to the execution ground, where you were beheaded…”

“…”

“What the hell is this?”

Hu Ma was confused listening from the side, but upon closer listening, it was actually quite touching?

At that moment, Zhao Sanyi finished speaking and loudly asked the paper figure covered in black cloth, “Are you wronged?”

As he cast the spell, the scarecrow covered in black cloth forgot it wasn't human and began to cry, “I am wronged, I am wronged. I am the true young master. Why don't my parents, siblings, and relatives recognize me, and want me to take the blame for that fake?”

“I am wronged, I am wronged. I was supposed to have a wealthy life, but I ended up suffering and dying so young…”

“…”

As it cried, its resentment soared, filled with hatred.

“Even greater injustice is yet to come…”

Zhao Sanyi said, “You never existed in the first place. Everything I just said was a lie…”

“Howl…”

The scarecrow under the black cloth trembled, its resentment instantly increasing tenfold, crying loudly, “Don't lie to me, if you don't avenge my wrongs, I won't leave…”

But Zhao Sanyi didn't care. He reached out and removed the black cloth from it. The scarecrow inside fell to the ground, but it seemed to have truly forgotten it was just made of straw, wailing repeatedly.

Afraid of being harmed by Zhao Sanyi again, its stiff arms waving, the stick supporting its body hopping, it rushed towards Wangsi City, its cries growing louder, scattering a group of wandering souls.

“Here!”

Zhao Sanyi draped the black robe over Hu Ma, saying, “Wearing this robe, you gain its resentment.”

“Now, it wants to enter Wangsi City, but it will surely be stopped by those armored evil spirits. But it doesn't matter. Once it gets close to Wangsi City, it will be remembered by Wangsi City. You, wearing its resentment, can enter and move freely, without restraint!”

“…”

Hu Ma's eyes widened. “It can be done like this? Then how do I get in?”

Just as he was thinking, he saw the scarecrow rush to the front of Wangsi City and be immediately stopped.

But it was too wronged, and its resentment was too deep. Crying and闹ing, it just wanted to enter, even if it was torn apart.

“Follow me…”

Zhao Sanyi seized the opportunity, pulling Hu Ma to the eastern end of the village. From here, Wangsi City seemed to be behind them. Then, Zhao Sanyi led Hu Ma straight out of the village, arriving in front of Wangsi City.

Faintly visible was the seemingly real and illusory tall city wall, imposing and majestic. However, he took out a piece of paper, tore a hole in it, and stuck it on the city wall. Then, he silently chanted a spell and suddenly tore the paper off. The hole in the paper remained on the city wall.

He pointed and said, “Just crawl through it.”

“…”

“?”

Hu Ma, who had just been praising the Zhao family's great abilities, was dumbfounded. “You just said so much and did so much, but the way to send me into Wangsi City is to crawl through it?”

“This…”

Zhao Sanyi's expression was a bit awkward. “Speak quietly. Anyway, no one knows. You can say how you got in.”

“Besides, look at this hole…”

“…If not for the Zhao family's great abilities, who could create a hole in Wangsi City?”

“…”

Chen A'bao said from the side, “It's not created. Didn't you secretly sneak over and dig it for two days?”

Zhao Sanyi's face flushed red, and he angrily rebuked, “Shut up!”

“Alright, alright, don't argue at this time…”

Hu Ma took a deep breath and glanced at the hole, saying, “I'll crawl then…”

“But didn't you say you could help me find Tieguanyin… that evil spirit? Once I get inside, how do I find her?”

“…”

“I have a way…”

Chen A'bao snorted and took off her head, handing it to Hu Ma, saying, “Take me with you!”

“Ah?”

Hu Ma was a little horrified, not knowing whether to accept it.

Chen A'bao pushed her hands forward, saying, “Take me, don't worry, I don't bite people casually.”

‘No, you're creepy even if you don't bite people…’

Hu Ma was a little numb, thinking to himself, no wonder the Jiangtou Chen family had earned the reputation of being living ghosts…

Seeing Hu Ma's strange expression, Zhao Sanyi was also a little helpless, afraid that Chen A'bao would get angry again, and quickly persuaded, “Take her, she really is the only one who can help you find that evil spirit!”

Hu Ma had no choice but to reach out and take it. Chen A'bao added, “Be careful, don't pull my hair, I don't have much hair left.”

Hu Ma simply tore off a corner of the black robe and wrapped her in it.

Chen A'bao nodded in satisfaction and turned to look at Zhao Sanyi, saying, “Don't you dare take advantage of me!”

Zhao Sanyi glanced disdainfully at the body she had left behind and said angrily, “Look at yourself from the side, is there anything to take advantage of?”

Chen A'bao was furious, and sharp fangs appeared in her mouth. Hu Ma was really helpless, not knowing how long the two would argue if they started fighting, and quickly wrapped her head up, saying, “You two, let's focus on the main task first!”

Saying that, he crawled into the hole. In an instant, it was as if an invisible force sucked him in.

At the same moment, in Wangsi City, inside a lavishly decorated hall, outside which were endless wails of fierce ghosts, but inside was warm and comfortable, a pair of slender white hands slowly put down the teacup.

Her expression was indifferent, and a smile appeared at the corner of her mouth, “He's here!”

(End of chapter)