Feng Yu quickly explained, "My lord, you misunderstand. The matter is this..."
Feng Yu recounted his amnesia.
Upon hearing this, the Ox-Head's brow furrowed. "You mean you've lost your memory?"
Feng Yu nodded. "That's right. I wonder if your lordship has any method to help me recover my memory."
The Ox-Head pondered for a moment and shook his head. "I don't know such spells. However, I can show you your Book of Life and Death."
"Book of Life and Death?" Feng Yu was slightly taken aback.
He certainly knew what the Book of Life and Death was.
It recorded a person's life, from birth to death.
But could this thing truly be shown to people?
The Ox-Head seemed to sense Feng Yu's doubt and smiled. "I'm just showing you what happened in your past. It won't cause any issues."
Relieved, Feng Yu said gratefully, "Then I'll trouble you, Third Master Niu."
The Ox-Head grunted and raised his hand, shouting, "Ah Bang, official of the Underworld, please present the Book of Life and Death."
As soon as he finished speaking, a ghostly aura from the Ox-Head's hand transformed into a blue paperback.
The paperback was not much different from an ordinary book, but the words "Book of Life and Death" on it were exceptionally striking.
The Ox-Head looked at Feng Yu and asked, "State your name, age, and birth details..."
Feng Yu recounted everything. "My name is Feng Yu, I am twenty years old this year, and my birth details are..."
The Ox-Head nodded, his eyes narrowing.
The paperback actually began to turn its pages on its own.
"Rustle... rustle... rustle..."
Only the sound of turning pages could be heard as the Ox-Head stared intently at the paperback.
After a moment.
The paperback flipped back to the first page and stopped.
Seeing the paperback return to the first page, the Ox-Head's relaxed expression vanished, replaced by a hint of solemnity.
Seeing the Ox-Head's expression, Feng Yu instinctively looked at what was written on the first page.
But as his eyes swept over it, he found that there wasn't a single word inside, just blankness.
Feng Yu knew in his heart that the book couldn't be blank; it was just that he couldn't see it.
The Ox-Head remained silent, his eyes fixed on the four large characters in the book.
PERSON NOT FOUND!
Looking at this result, the Ox-Head stroked his chin in thought.
"This shouldn't be. He has a sister, his parents are deceased, and his name, age, and birth details are all here. How can he not be found?"
"It's truly strange."
The Ox-Head shook his head and looked at Feng Yu again, asking, "Are you sure your name and birth details are correct?"
Feng Yu nodded affirmatively. "I'm sure. I even have my ID card with me."
The Ox-Head shook his head and clicked his tongue. "I've never trusted your mortal realm's trinkets."
Feng Yu became somewhat confused. Judging by the Ox-Head's words...
Could his ID card be fake?
Impossible.
Besides, he had gotten it at the Civil Affairs Bureau.
How could it be fake?
"Never mind, I have other methods."
The Ox-Head shook his head and said, "Place your hand on this Book of Life and Death."
Looking at the Book of Life and Death, Feng Yu said in surprise, "Does this Book of Life and Death have an automatic recognition function?"
The Ox-Head looked at Feng Yu with an expression that suggested he was looking at a bumpkin.
Seeing the Ox-Head's disdainful look, Feng Yu knew he had brought it upon himself. He placed his hand on the Book of Life and Death.
The Ox-Head commanded, "Query this person's information!"
The Book of Life and Death emitted a golden light. The Ox-Head nodded. "It's done."
Upon hearing this, Feng Yu withdrew his hand, and the Book of Life and Death began to flip rapidly.
Suddenly, the Book of Life and Death stopped at a page and remained still.
Seeing this, the Ox-Head's face broke into a smile. "Found it."
Feng Yu, naturally, couldn't see the words on the Book of Life and Death and could only wait for the Ox-Head.
The Ox-Head glanced at it, and when he saw the content, his expression suddenly froze.
Seeing the Ox-Head's expression, Feng Yu sensed that something was amiss and asked, "Third Master Niu, what's wrong?"
The Ox-Head shook his head, forcing a smile. "It's nothing. Please wait a moment."
Despite his words, his expression was extremely grave.
On the Book of Life and Death, the page pertaining to Feng Yu's information had been torn out.
Who dared to tear out the contents of the Book of Life and Death privately?
As everyone knew, the Book of Life and Death recorded and governed the lives and pasts of spirits in the mortal realm.
Let alone him, even the seventeen Yama Kings did not have the right to tear it out.
Who dared to tear out the contents from it?
If the King of Hell were to see this, it would be far more than just losing one's head.
However, fortunately, the Book of Life and Death could record who last used it.
This was also a method to prevent anyone from tampering with the Book of Life and Death.
With this thought, the Ox-Head immediately said, "Query the person who last turned to this page."
This Book of Life and Death was like a library.
Who you looked up, and when you looked them up, all of it was recorded.
As long as they knew who the previous person to view this page was, they would know who the culprit was.
After a moment, three words appeared on the Book of Life and Death.
The Ox-Head looked closely and saw the three golden characters "Huo Qubing" displayed on the book.
"Lord Huo?"
The Ox-Head's face changed drastically, and he fell into thought. "Why him?"
Indeed, the Ox-Head had a rough idea.
Not many people had the authority to view the Book of Life and Death, but he never expected it to be Huo Qubing.
Seeing the Ox-Head's expression shift from serious to solemn, Feng Yu knew it wasn't good news. He asked, "Third Master Niu, is there something wrong with the Book of Life and Death that records me?"
Seeing Feng Yu's inquiry, the Ox-Head did not answer truthfully but fabricated a reason. "It's not your problem. The Book of Life and Death has crashed."
"Crashed?" Feng Yu wore a constipated expression.
Did the Book of Life and Death have such a thing as crashing?
Seeing Feng Yu's disbelieving expression, the Ox-Head coughed and smiled. "This Book of Life and Death has been in use for thousands of years. Crashing is quite normal."
Feng Yu didn't believe him at all. This might fool a three-year-old, but it couldn't fool him.
"So that's how it is," Feng Yu said with a smile.
He didn't expose the lie.
It was a favor for him to help, and it was their duty not to help.
The Ox-Head nodded and continued, "It will take some time for the Book of Life and Death to recover. If it does, I will help you check."
Feng Yu nodded and cupped his hands in a bow. "Then thank you, Third Master Niu. I have one more matter I'd like to ask for your help with."
The Ox-Head nodded. "Speak, what is it?"
Feng Yu said, "I see that my parents have not returned from the Underworld. I'd like to ask Third Master Niu to check what's going on."
The Ox-Head nodded in agreement. "Tell me your parents' names and birth details."
Feng Yu replied, "My father's name is Feng Xiao, and my mother's name is Li Ru. Their birth details are..."
Upon hearing this, the Ox-Head nodded. "Please wait a moment, I'll check."
After speaking, the Ox-Head took out the list of ghosts who had returned to the mortal realm and carefully examined it, but indeed, there were no names like Feng Xiao or Li Ru.