"I will kill you ungrateful wretches."
Bu Si Gui's voice continued to echo, incessant in their ears.
Gu Qian Ying appeared particularly enraged.
This female ghost, possessed by her lover, was now bent on killing others. It was utterly senseless and disgusting.
She intensified her grip, continuously driving the hurricane and pushing out the malevolent energy within the ghost.
Meanwhile, Nangong Mo's figure shot up, finally landing before the hurricane.
He swiftly extended his palm, condensing all his power, and unleashed it forward with a single strike.
The hurricane finally ceased.
However, Bu Si Gui did not escape unscathed.
Her already dispersed power suffered a heavy blow, nearly causing her soul to depart her body, shattering her entirely and rendering her unable to survive.
When she fell to the depths of the earth.
Bu Si Gui was merely an ordinary, ethereal soul, posing no threat to anyone.
Gu Qian Ying's expression remained grave as she sprinted forward, unceremoniously pointing her blade at Bu Si Gui.
"You foolish person, how many have fallen into your hands over the years?"
Bu Si Gui suddenly began to weep, blood tears streaking down her pale face, her expression etched with extreme sorrow.
"I killed those men, they deserved it, they all deserved it, deserved it!"
"Deserved it!"
Bu Si Gui's voice grew hoarser, as if delving into past events, her body convulsing, transforming momentarily into a black cat, then into a skeletal frame.
Gu Qian Ying clearly perceived that Bu Si Gui must have endured immense suffering in life, otherwise, she would not have ended up this way.
Fortunately, Du Chun was unharmed; otherwise, she would surely have killed this person now.
Just then, Bu Si Gui suddenly spoke, "I have been here for decades. These ten years have been so lonely. Would you like to hear a story?"
Gu Qian Ying's heart finally softened with pity.
She spoke slowly, "I would like to hear your story."
Bu Si Gui's voice choked with sobs as she recounted past events, her blood tears flowing incessantly, forming a river of blood on the ground.
She was originally an ordinary woman from a good family.
She and her husband were deeply in love, envied by outsiders, and were well-regarded in the community.
Her husband doted on her exceptionally.
Bu Si Gui believed she would live this way forever, but things soon took a turn.
It was because she gave birth to a daughter.
As a daughter could not inherit the family business, her mother-in-law was naturally very displeased, constantly taunting her with words like sharp jewels.
Initially, her husband remained by her side.
However, despite their efforts for many years, they still had no son.
Her husband soon changed.
Heeding his mother's words, he took a concubine.
The concubine was alluringly beautiful and adept at winning hearts, quickly capturing the affections of the household's men. The two spent their days in secret rendezvous.
Bu Si Gui was filled with grief witnessing this situation.
Recalling past events, she felt an overwhelming sense of irony and shame.
Soon, the concubine became pregnant, bringing great joy to the household. Everyone elevated the concubine, leaving Bu Si Gui with even less standing.
Her foolish husband began to torment her daily.
He would always utter sharp, cutting words.
He called her a barren woman, destined to never enjoy prosperity, a born-and-bred slut.
The concubine was even more excessive.
She made Bu Si Gui serve her tea and water, forcing her to do all sorts of demeaning tasks.
Finally, the concubine gave birth to a child, a son.
The family rejoiced, intensifying their torment of Bu Si Gui. One day, the concubine made an outrageous demand.
She wanted Bu Si Gui's flesh and blood cut off to feed her cat.
She casually offered the reason that her son liked cats, and the cat deserved to eat well.
The heartless masters and Bu Si Gui's mother-in-law, truly blinded, proceeded to cut off Bu Si Gui's flesh piece by piece, feeding it to the concubine's cat.
Bu Si Gui still remembered.
The searing pain as the blade sliced into her flesh, and her utter helplessness at that moment.
Born from resentment, she truly refused to yield. Her entire being was consumed by hatred, attempting to kill all scumbag men in the world.
Her resentment attached itself to a black cat.
From then on, she became Bu Si Gui.
Gu Qian Ying listened quietly throughout, profoundly shocked, and at the same time, touched by this woman.
So, the men she killed were those devoid of conscience.
If not for the laws of heaven, Gu Qian Ying might have even felt she had done exceptionally well.
As she spoke of everything, her lingering thoughts slowly dissipated. She let out a single sob.
"Pity my daughter, still so young, staying in their home. I don't know what to do."
"Heavens! Can you not spare my poor daughter?"
Nangong Mo suddenly thought of something and offered an item.
"You still have ties to this world. Perhaps this can help you."
Gu Qian Ying glanced at it and understood, explaining to the bewildered Bu Si Gui, "It is the Rebirth Pill. With this, you can return to the mortal realm and care for your daughter."
"Is that truly so?"
Bu Si Gui's eyes lit up. She scrambled forward, quickly grasping the item.
Her body trembled, and tears streamed down her face.
"I can go see my daughter."
"I can go see my daughter."
Her sincerity and deep affection moved Gu Qian Ying, who quickly cautioned her, "Once you return to the human world, be sure not to fall into darkness again. Treat your daughter well."
"Alright."
Bu Si Gui's expression softened. She clutched the spiritual pill to her chest.
Wiping her tears, she quickly rose and led them to the entrance.
Just as they were preparing to leave, Bu Si Gui called out to them, her expression slightly unusual.
"Be careful."
Gu Qian Ying tilted her head. "What do you mean?"
In this Nine Levels of Hell, there was no place without danger, and they were already being extremely cautious. Yet, Bu Si Gui's sudden mention made Gu Qian Ying contemplative.
If someone in the Nine Levels of Hell feared something, it must be truly terrifying.
Bu Si Gui said, "The ghosts down there are Dream Eaters. They possess hypnotic abilities. When you fall into a deep slumber, they will devour your dreams."
"Once you fall prey to them, the vital essence within your body will weaken, and you will slowly die, thus descending into the Nine Levels of Hell."
"I see."
Gu Qian Ying finally understood and nodded gratefully at Bu Si Gui, then bid her farewell.
"You must be well."
Bu Si Gui let out a laugh. "Thank you."
Following Bu Si Gui's warning, as they reached the fifth level, they maintained extreme vigilance.
The situation on the fifth level was vastly different.
Unlike the gloominess above, it resembled a comfortable chamber.
Everyone felt as if they had returned home, their steps gradually slowing.
Du Chun looked around in confusion. "This place doesn't seem like the Nine Levels of Hell at all. It's too luxurious, too clean!"