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Chapter 457 The Station Master and the Yin-Yang Sedan Chair
"Does this post station... mean a bus stop?"

Ji Mo looked at the mission description and was a little confused.

Bai Yongnian's eyes lit up, and he nodded.

"That's right!"

"So, in the future, we can take a car between the underworld and the mortal world? I just don't know how much it will cost. If it's also one hundred merits, I feel like it's not as worthwhile as exchanging for stickers, since stickers can protect you."

"That's what Ji Mo said."

"They are different; they are used in different scenarios."

Ye Chang, looking at the mission description, explained, "There are some requirements for using stickers. First, one sticker won't work. Second, the sticker must be placed in a designated location, and the teleportation location is also fixed."

"But those carriages at the post station... should be called Yin-Yang sedan chairs. Their use is unrestricted. If nothing unexpected happens, they should be able to go wherever they want."

"And did you see the word 'rent'? It's like a house in a residential area. If it's rented out monthly, the amount of good karma will be much less, and there's no limit to the number of times."

"Furthermore, even if it's 100 Yin Virtue per time, there are less than ten Yin Messengers in our Zhouzhuang garrison. Not to mention the free use rights of the stationmaster, even the 50% discount for the station waiter is a very good benefit."

“If you’re just traveling between different places, using a rest stop is better than using stickers.”

Hearing Ye Chang's analysis, Ji Mo thought it made sense. Then he looked at the two of them and said, "Should we call other people to take up the positions of stationmaster and waiter at this post station?"

Bai Yongnian shook his head.

"The stationmaster can take it first, but the innkeeper is in no hurry. There are restrictions on the innkeeper; each person only has one chance."

"We don't know what the innkeeper and the stationmaster are planning to do. If they have to stay at the post station most of the time after they take over, won't they be unable to hunt ghosts in the underworld anymore?"

“The gain is not worth the loss.”

Ye Chang nodded in agreement.

"So, who will be the station manager?"

Ji Mo looked at Bai Yongnian and asked.

Bai Yongnian's gaze lingered between Ji Mo and Ye Chang before finally settling on Ye Chang.

If the stationmaster has to stay at the station, Ji Mo's personality is definitely not suitable, but this important position cannot be given to just anyone.

Of course, Bai Yongnian naturally hoped that someone from the Bai family could get this position, but if he really did that, the members of the team who were not from the Bai family would probably feel uncomfortable.

The Ji family is alright, since the first Yin-level town-protecting item was given to them, so they would be embarrassed to accept this post station from them.

However, the veterans in Ye Chang's team are a different story. Although Ye Chang has no one backing him, when they recruited people to the Three Mountains base, they brought in not only people from the Bai and Ji families, but also some other people with good relationships.

No one knows whether these people who do not belong to the Bai or Ji families will have any other thoughts after they gain a foothold in the underworld.

At that time, Ye Chang, this neglected elder, might become a weapon in their hands, allowing them to stand on the moral high ground.

Having served as a ghost messenger for so long, Bai Yongnian understood one thing.

In the underworld, it's definitely not as good as forming a team to be a lone wolf underworld messenger. A lone wolf can only deal with ghosts of the same level as the talisman he possesses; it's impossible to deal with ghosts of a higher level.

However, several underworld officials wielding underworld-level talismans possess the ability to deal with higher-level ghosts and spirits.

Moreover, when one person in the team upgrades their item, the others also benefit from it. In this way, without realizing it, the gap between the lone wolf and the team will widen.

If Bai Yongnian wants to maintain this team, he must ensure superficial fairness; otherwise, his team will fall apart.

As long as the Bai and Ji families unite as one, the selection of the post station chief will actually remain in their hands.

Immediately, Bai Yongnian said to Ye Chang, "Brother Ye, why don't you give it a try?"

"The innkeeper may need to stay at the inn, but the innkeeper will most likely not. A thousand merits a month, plus the right to use the Yin-Yang sedan chair without limit, will be much more convenient for you."

Seeing that Ye Chang was about to say something, Bai Yongnian interrupted him in advance: "Besides, Ji Mo has the Yin Si level Soul Binding Rope, and I have the Yin Messenger Token. Brother Ye, you are fine now, so you can accept this post station manager position."

"Even if I want to step down later, it shouldn't be difficult."

Hearing Bai Yongnian say that, Ye Chang swallowed his refusal.

After Nan Yuke's death, he actually became the weakest party in Bai Yongnian and Ji Mo's large team.

But Ye Chang never thought of leaving the team. Even if he was marginalized later, it would still be much better than fighting alone.

So he never actually intended to take the position of station manager.

Hearing Bai Yongnian say this, Ye Chang couldn't help but feel a pang of emotion.

At least for now, Bai Yongnian seems to be a trustworthy person.

"Yes, Brother Ye, you can take on this stationmaster position."

Ji Mo also spoke at this time.

"Alright, I'll give it a try and see what's different about this innkeeper."

Seeing that Ye Chang agreed, the three of them began to discuss the location of the post station.

They then set up the rest stop in a square very close to their residence, just a two-minute walk away.

After choosing a spot, Bai Yongnian waited at the task bar for the other Yin Messengers in the team to arrive and vote!
Once the number of votes from the underworld officials exceeds half, the first site selection task will be marked as completed.

Taking advantage of this time, Bai Yongnian had others vote to elect Ye Chang as the stationmaster.

After it was over, the others left first.

"That's it? Brother Ye, don't you feel anything about being the station manager?"

Ji Mo looked at Ye Chang and asked curiously.

"No, perhaps the post station hasn't been built yet. Shall we go and take a look?"

"it is good!"

As they spoke, the three of them arrived at the small square.

As soon as they arrived, they saw Ya Ya and her two little friends staring curiously at another 'child' who was about the same height as them.

Just as Ya Ya was about to go up and say hello, Bai Yongnian immediately stopped them.

"Yaya!"

After seeing that Ya Ya and the others had stopped, Bai Yongnian went up and bowed.

"Lord Huang Ying."

Huang Ying glanced at the three of them, said nothing, and simply waved the mourning staff in his hand.

Soon, some grass and vines began to grow from the cracks in the square's paving stones.

In just ten minutes, a small wooden hut resembling a bus stop ticket hall and a queuing passage enclosed by a fence were erected.

This amazing scene left Ya Ya and her two little ones with their mouths agape in an 'O' shape.

Bai Yongnian and his two companions were well-traveled and experienced, so they were not surprised. However, they felt that this post station seemed a bit rudimentary.

Furthermore, why is there no place to park the yin-yang sedan chair?

Just then, Huang Ying disappeared.

Curious, the three walked towards the door of the wooden house, wanting to go inside and take a look.

But as soon as they reached the door, a big black dog squatting there blocked their way.

In the underworld, whenever such a situation is encountered, it goes without saying that it is Lord Nine Suns and his clone!
"Lord Jiuri!"

The three bowed, and the dull look in the big black dog's eyes cleared.

After scanning the three people, the big black dog looked at Ye Chang and said, "Only the stationmaster and the station attendant are allowed to enter the post station."

As he spoke, the big black dog made way for Ye Chang.

Ye Chang and Bai Yongnian exchanged a glance, nodded, and then stepped inside.

The wooden cabin at this post station wasn't large, only about 60 or 70 square meters. It had been partitioned off into an office of about 20 square meters, which I suppose belonged to him.

Just like the main gate we came in through, it didn't have a door installed; it was still a bare shell.

Outside the office, there was a row of wooden tables and chairs that looked like desks. Ye Chang counted them, and there were exactly ten.

There's still some space elsewhere, so it doesn't feel too cramped.

Entering the office, Ye Chang saw his desk. Hmm... better than the ones outside.

To his curiosity, there were ten palm-sized cloth dogs on the table, each marked with a number from one to ten.

"This is……"

Ye Chang picked one up and looked at it. Apart from the number, it was no different from the one he wore at his waist.

"These are the carriers of the Yin-Yang sedan chairs. Once you have recruited enough innkeepers, you can distribute these carriers."

The big black dog followed Ye Chang in.

"There are ten more in that cabinet over there, available for rent."

"If there is a high demand for sedan chairs in Zhouzhuang later, you can continue to apply for them."

"If you want to use it yourself, you can choose from these."

Upon hearing this, Ye Chang carefully put down the cloth dog in his hand.

"Lord Jiuri, now that the future post station is operational, should I stay here indefinitely?"

"No need. Once the innkeeper is familiar with the business and can get the inn running, you can go about your own business."

Ye Chang nodded, a smile appearing on his face.

In that case, earning a thousand merits a month and being able to use the Yin-Yang sedan chair at will is quite good.

However, this means that Bai Yongnian and his companions can no longer choose to work as innkeepers, otherwise they would be unable to go out and hunt ghosts.

"By the way, Lord Jiuri, can the renovations at this post station continue?"

Ye Chang looked at the simple room and said.

"can."

After seeing that Ye Chang had no other problems, the big black dog picked up a cloth dog from the table and threw it at Ye Chang.

Ye Chang's eyes showed a moment of confusion as he took the cloth dog.

Soon, the confusion dissipated, and Ye Chang understood how to use the Yin-Yang Sedan Chair.

He couldn't help but swallow.

Is this really just a means of transportation?
If Bai Yongnian knew what privileges the stationmaster had over using the Yin-Yang Sedan Chair, he probably wouldn't have been so generous in handing the stationmaster over to him.

"Let's go. As the stationmaster, I also need to familiarize myself with the use of the Yin-Yang sedan chair."

The big black dog went outside.

Bai Yongnian and his companion, who were waiting outside, saw Ye Chang come out and were about to ask him a question when they heard the big black dog's bark.

"This is it."

Bai Yongnian and Ji Mo both looked at Ye Chang.

Then they saw Ye Chang pick up the cloth dog in his hand and take a deep breath.

"Bring the sedan chair!"

After those two words appeared, Ji Mo almost laughed.

Ye Chang's serious demeanor when he said this somewhat cheesy line actually created a rather endearing contrast.

But then, he couldn't laugh anymore.

A sedan chair shrouded in black mist materialized right before his eyes, carried by four smiling paper effigy sedan chair bearers!
This bizarre scene caused the surrounding temperature to drop several degrees.

What made Ji Mo even more stiff was that the giant tiger that he had glimpsed earlier actually appeared after the sedan chair appeared!

This time, however, the giant tiger was not as big as before, but it was still as tall as a person.

After the giant tiger appeared, it walked around the sedan chair once.

During the process, the faces of the four paper-figure sedan chair bearers also turned 360 degrees, following the giant tiger.

However, the smiles on the faces of the paper sedan chair carriers remained unchanged.

Ji Mo swallowed hard, wanting to take a few steps back, but his legs wouldn't obey him.

"Tiger, move aside, I'm busy."

The big black dog saw Ai Hu standing in front of the sedan chair, eyeing it menacingly, and said something with a hint of helplessness.

Seeing that Ai Hu didn't understand, the big black dog said again, "Don't force me to call for help!"

Upon hearing this, Ai Hu glanced at the big black dog, stepped back a distance, and lay on the ground looking in their direction.

Once Ai Hu left, Ji Mo and Bai Yongnian both recovered.

The two glanced at the lazy giant tiger for a long time before turning their heads away, accompanied by the sound of the big black dog.

"Alright, Station Chief Ye, give it a try. Once it's done, I'll leave this place to you. I still have things to do at the Sanshan garrison."

Ye Chang nodded and walked to the front of the sedan chair.

Immediately afterwards, the somewhat eerie paper-mache sedan chair bearers pressed the sedan chair forward and lifted the curtain for Ye Chang.

After Ye Chang went inside, the four paper figures returned to their places.

"Lift the sedan chair!"

The shrill sound gave Ji Mo goosebumps.

But then, he couldn't care less about anything else.

The sedan chair moved forward three or five meters in front of him and then disappeared.

"Uh, where's the sedan chair?"

Ji Mo turned around in astonishment, but there was no trace of the sedan chair.

"This sedan chair is quite interesting. How about we try it out later?"

Ji Mo said to Bai Yongnian.

Bai Yongnian nodded, but just as he was about to speak, his body stiffened.

About a meter in front of the two, a sedan chair slowly appeared.

The curtains on the side of the sedan chair were lifted, revealing a dark, misty area inside.

Immediately afterwards, the black mist dissipated, and Ye Chang's face, flushed with excitement, appeared through the window.

"Get in the sedan chair, let me show you around!"

Before the two could even wonder what was going on, they saw two more sedan chairs that had split off from Ye Chang's sedan chair.

After the sedan chair appeared, the eight paper-figure sedan chair bearers tilted the chair and turned their heads to look at the two people.

Bai Yongnian and Ji Mo felt a little uncomfortable being stared at by the painted eyes of the sedan chair carrier.

"Get in the sedan chair!"

After Ye Chang urged him again, he finally lowered the curtains.

Bai Yongnian took a deep breath, walked over, and entered the sedan chair just like Ye Chang had done.

Ji Mo gritted his teeth and went inside anyway.

"Lift the sedan chair!"

ten minutes later.

The sedan chair returned once again.

Ji Mo stepped out of the sedan chair, still holding the cigarettes he had bought in the mortal world.

Seeing Bai Yongnian, who was also somewhat bewildered, Ji Mo said in a dry voice, "This stationmaster... how about we switch roles?"

……

(End of this chapter)