The Ninth Lady is a rebellious person.

Chapter 380 You delivered yourself to my doorstep!
To enter the underwater dungeon, Lang Jiuchuan certainly couldn't enter the water like a water spirit, otherwise, with her physique, how could she withstand the coldness of the lake water? Besides, she wasn't stupid; if there was a water dungeon under the lake, there must be a door to enter, and the pavilion on the small island in the middle of the lake was most likely the entrance.

As for the lake, it has an array to shield the Yin energy from leaking out, which is equivalent to setting up a barrier. How could it stop Lang Jiuchuan and the others? After observing for a while, her gaze fell on a Taihu rock located in the north of the lake. She smiled and tapped the bone bell.

"Go, when the tide comes in, push that Taihu rock out ten feet."

Shui Jing: "..."

She really doesn't stand on ceremony!

The water spirit entered the water, and only after the water forcefully loosened the top of the Taihu stone from its solid position did it float out of the water again and quickly return to Langjiuchuan's side.

Lang Jiuchuan cast a water purification spell on it again, then suddenly looked at the lake and his face darkened.

As the Taihu stone shifted its position, the barrier surrounding the lake seemed to have been suddenly shattered. Yin energy overflowed from the bottom of the water and spread outwards, making the lake even darker green and giving off a fishy stench.

It truly is an array that suppresses the overflow of Yin energy.

Is it because they are afraid that the evil spirits are too strong and will harm the people who have accidentally entered the Ren residence, or because they are afraid that the secret at the bottom of the lake will be discovered?
Another gust of wind swept through, carrying a biting chill and a putrid, nauseating smell.

Without further hesitation, Lang Jiuchuan made a hand seal, and he and the ghost quickly landed in the pavilion in the middle of the lake.

Standing in the pavilion, she frowned again and said to the ghost, "Look outside."

Looking out from the pavilion, the ghostly aura was rising, appearing like the lake water was rising. The boundless, thick, dark green lake water was viscous and sticky, not like water, but more like slurry, spreading out as if it were pressing in their direction.

"It's resentment turned into mist, be careful," the ghost warned.

Lang Jiuchuan nodded, looking out with disgust, as if he could see some restless shadows moving in the water, strands and clumps, like algae or even hair. They seemed to be looking for a host to entwine, actively and anxiously searching for prey, constantly surging.

The bone bell emitted a series of gagging sounds.

No wonder it was said to be dirty; it was indeed filthy, filled with a suffocating and disgusting stench of decay.

Lang Jiuchuan withdrew his gaze, no longer looking around, but instead searching for the entrance to the pavilion.

It's important to save people.

She and the ghost went their separate ways.

Lang Jiuchuan examined the structure of the lakeside pavilion. It was built according to the principles of the five elements and their mutual generation. It must have been built from the beginning according to the principles of feng shui, which is to gather and retain qi. However, there was a water dungeon hidden beneath it.

"You have absolutely no recollection of the Ren family's background?" Lang Jiuchuan asked A Piao while searching for the entrance.

“Without an employer to buy or sell, I won’t pay special attention to a family that I have no connection with.” After thinking carefully, A Piao said, “However, the Ren family was destroyed only about ten years ago, so the memory is not very long. It is said that he was avenged by a vengeful spirit, but it should actually be that he was indiscriminately killed. And this person should be a Xuanmen sorcerer.”

“How come you see?”

"To wipe out an entire family in one night, even the most ruthless assassins would make it impossible to do so without leaving a trace. It would only be discovered the next day. Tell me, if it wasn't deliberately concealed, how could not a single sound be heard? That's a hundred people."

Lang Jiuchuan remained silent.

"Logically speaking, even if most of those who die violent deaths enter the underworld, shouldn't a few remain here out of resentment? But look at this mansion, there's not a single ghost in sight. I suspect they not only killed people but also took their souls, ending it all and making it difficult for anyone to investigate." Murder and soul capture—Lang Jiuchuan's brow twitched. This kind of behavior seemed familiar.

"Where is the body?"

Ah Piao sighed, "The body was left behind, but perhaps doing it too much will attract attention. Since the murderer can't be found, rumors will soon spread that it's a vengeful ghost. I heard that this family annihilation case is still a cold case."

What does the Ren family do?

Apiao thought for a moment and said, "Now that you mention it, I do remember. The old master of the Ren family married a descendant of the Mo family, the Mo family that is skilled in mechanical arts. Apart from the eldest son, who is surnamed Ren, the other two sons and one daughter all took the surname Mo from the old lady Mo. So when the Ren family was wiped out, there were rumors that the murderer was after the Mo family's inheritance in the old lady Mo's possession. Whether it is true or not, we don't know."

Lang Jiuchuan frowned.

"Why are you asking so many questions? Do you think the Ren family has something to offer?" A-Piao suddenly stopped and turned to ask her.

Lang Jiuchuan stared at the phoenixes carved on the corners of the octagonal pavilion and said, "I don't know. I just felt uneasy after entering this mansion and couldn't suppress the violence within me. I'm not sure if it's related to this family. I've found the mechanism."

She abruptly changed the subject, catching the ghost off guard. It walked over and looked at the phoenix's head with her, exchanging a glance.

The ghost lightly touched the phoenix's head with its toes.

Lang Jiuchuan suddenly stiffened and pulled A Piao's leg down: "Be careful."

Suddenly, a blinding golden light tore through the air and shot straight towards us, its intense heat scorching the body.

Even though Lang Jiuchuan was fast enough, A Piao's hand was still burned on his arm by the extremely yang and strong qi. With a sizzle, Lang Jiuchuan and A Piao's faces turned cold at the same time.

Roar.

It bristled with fur, let out a sharp screech, and its tiger-like eyes warily stared outside the pavilion.

Lang Jiuchuan looked at the magical artifact that had almost pierced the ghost. It was a Bagua bow engraved with Vajra runes. It missed its target and was summoned back by the opponent.

"What kind of demons gather here, daring to defy Yin and Yang and disrupt the Heavenly Way? Today is the day you are brought to justice!" With a loud shout, a figure in a dark Taoist robe broke through the air and stood lightly on the water's surface, his robes fluttering.

He had long silver hair and a beard, sharp, hawk-like eyes, prominent cheekbones, and a cold gaze fixed on the person in the pavilion.

When Lang Jiuchuan saw him, her pupils suddenly contracted, her body tensed, and a violent aura surged from the bottom of her heart. The flesh on her face trembled and twitched incessantly, and she gripped A Piao's hand tighter and tighter.

A surge of violent, angry, and resentful emotions rushed in, forming a small whirlwind of malevolent energy that swirled and churned wildly around her, growing ever more intense.

Both Jiang Che and A Piao were startled, their eyes filled with shock.

Lang Jiuchuan's eyes suddenly turned bloodshot, as if flames were burning inside. He released A Piao's hand, stared intently at the person, and curled his lips into a slanted smile.

"You've delivered yourself right to my doorstep!" Her voice was as cold as ice, as if it came from hell.

The Taoist priest shuddered. When Lang Jiuchuan stepped out of the shadows and saw her face clearly, a look of disbelief and suspicion flashed in his eyes, which was then replaced by a fierce expression: "How dare you, so bold and sneaky, to possess a corpse and defy the principles of Yin and Yang! You are no good! Take this bow!"

　You might not believe it, but Lao Mo is working very hard to catch up on the schedule!
　　(End of this chapter)