Movie variety show soul travels between two worlds to become a rich man

Chapter 769 Destiny and Immortality: A Joyful Journey Upon Opening the Door

"That's right. Go to China. South Korea is a small and poor country, and it simply cannot provide enough resources for the Moon Spirit Tree to survive and cultivate."

The Celestial Empire is different. Not only is it vast and rich in resources, but even in the Dharma-ending Age, it has many hidden ley lines containing spiritual energy.

Moreover, with a large population, there are enough deceased to be saved. Just think, how can a small country with an aging population, a low birth rate, and only 50 million people compare to a superpower with 1.4 billion people?

"I believe you understand the merits and commercial value involved better than I do," Gao Dongxu said with a smile.

He knew that Zhang Manyue, who was greedy for money, might not care about anything else, but when it came to making money off the dead, she would definitely be tempted.

Sure enough, when Zhang Manyue thought of the huge market of 14 billion dead souls, and so many rich and powerful ghosts to kill, her beautiful eyes became incredibly bright.

"Hmm~"

The pangs of conscience brought her back to her senses. She gave the instigator, Gao Dongxu, a coquettish glare, and while struggling to break free from the shackles of her conscience, she stood up, straightened her half-undressed dress, and asked, "Is the Divine Tree willing?"

“It has no choice. Unless it wants to remain in a half-dead, withered state,” Gao Dongxu said with a smile.

Zhang Manyue straightened her misaligned clothes, her pretty face flushed, and looked at Gao Dongxu with complicated eyes, saying, "Back then, because of my excessive killing, I was punished to become the manager of the Moon Inn. The goddess Magu once told me that only by meeting someone who can make the Moon Spirit Tree bloom again and be covered in flowers can I be freed from my fate of immortality. When the flowers wither, my life will come to an end."

That's why I would do that kind of thing to you; I've had enough of this endless loneliness and the torment of constant loss.

The Moon Spirit Tree is now covered in green leaves and buds; when the flowers bloom and wither, I too will disappear...

"Hehe, silly girl." Gao Dongxu chuckled and pulled her into his arms, gently stroking her back. "What bullshit destiny? You can believe the words of those false gods? Your troubles are just because you can't let go of your obsession. Even if the flowers wither, you won't die. As long as the Moon Spirit Tree doesn't release you from its bondage, you will still coexist with it, immortal and indestructible."

Furthermore, do you know how many people, or rather, how many living beings, have pursued immortality and eternal life throughout history?

You are blessed but don't know it. Stop thinking about liberation, give up the immortality that countless people spend their entire lives trying to obtain. From now on, you will have me and others with you; you will no longer be alone.

With her pretty face nestled in Gao Dongxu's arms, Zhang Manyue looked up at him and asked, "You can also be immortal?!"

“With the Moon Spirit Tree, of course we can,” Gao Dongxu said with a raised eyebrow and a smile.

Zhang Manyue's beautiful eyes lit up, and a knowing smile appeared on her lips. She wrapped her arms around Gao Dongxu's strong waist, pressed her fair and rosy face against his chest, closed her beautiful eyes, and felt the warmth and security.

Not far away, the ghost soldiers and generals stood silently.

More than ten minutes later, Gao Dongxu gently patted Zhang Manyue's back in his arms and said with a smile, "Alright, there's plenty of time. Now I'm going to the lighting shop in the Yin-Yang Realm to retrieve Nicole and Rose's souls."

"Hmm." Zhang Manyue charmingly smoothed her hair, her bright red lips curving slightly upwards. Watching Gao Dongxu use the Ghost Seal in his hand to collect the ghost soldiers and generals, her beautiful eyes sparkled as she asked, "Is this a magic weapon or a magical treasure?"

"A magic weapon," Gao Dongxu said with a smile.

"Can I take a look?" Zhang Manyue looked at Gao Dongxu with anticipation on her pretty face.

"It's best not to. This seal is called the Ghost Seal, which is specifically used to subdue ghosts and spirits," Gao Dongxu said softly, explaining as he put away the Ghost Seal.

Upon hearing the name and function of the Ghost Seal, Zhang Manyue's pretty face froze slightly, and the corners of her upturned lips twitched involuntarily.

"Let's go," Gao Dongxu said, putting his arm around her slender waist.

"Hmm." Zhang Manyue looked at Gao Dongxu, her arrogant and aloof demeanor replaced by a sweet smile. She stepped out with her slender, straight black legs and led him towards the passage between Yin and Yang.

The hotel's backyard connects to a lush, dark, and muddy underpass.

Arriving at the bridge arch, Gao Dongxu looked at the words carved on the brick wall and raised his eyebrows slightly, “Sanzu River, Yin Realm, Yang Realm.”

"It's clearly a tributary of the Naihe River, but it's called the Sanzu River because of Japan. Haha, it seems that the Japanese were quite successful in their invasion and colonization of Korea back then."

Hearing Gao Dongxu's sarcasm, Zhang Manyue said indifferently, "The Sanzu River here is very different from the Sanzu River in Japan. Here, good people ride in luxury cars, ordinary people with minor crimes take buses, and evil people can only walk."

"Hehe, I can only go to the lighting store by bus, right?" Gao Dongxu said with a smile, looking at the dark and deep bridge arch.

“The Lighting Shop is just one stop. It’s a mysterious shop where people with strong obsessions who are on the verge of death are given a chance to survive. Nobody knows which faction this shop belongs to… I’ll go with you.” Zhang Manyue suggested with some concern, thinking of Gao Dongxu’s unscrupulous style.

"Hehe, no need. Just guard the hotel. I'll be back soon. Don't worry, there are definitely ghosts and gods that can threaten me, but they certainly won't be those false gods from Korea," Gao Dongxu said confidently with a smile. "Alright, then be careful. It's best not to get into a conflict with the manager of the lighting store. He's like me; within his domain, he can be immortal," Zhang Manyue instructed again.

"Okay, I understand. Alright, the car's here. Go back now, keep watch over the hotel, and ensure everyone's safety." Gao Dongxu opened his arms and embraced her petite yet shapely body. He kissed her bright red lips, smiled, and released her. He now held a black umbrella in his hand and turned to walk towards the parked bus.

Zhang Manyue stood there, watching the bus disappear into the deep, dark underpass, then turned and walked back to the hotel, arriving at the Moon Spirit Tree.

"Even if the flowers wither, I don't have to disappear, right?"

"Swish—"

Sitting on the bus, Gao Dongxu looked at the other passengers and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

The bus suddenly lurched, as if breaking free from some kind of sticky restraint, and finally emerged from the dark underpass.

Instead of daylight, it was met with an even deeper sense of oppression. Lead-gray clouds hung low over the sky, seemingly within reach. Then, a torrential downpour began without warning, the dense raindrops pounding wildly against the car windows, making a rapid and muffled "pat-pat" sound, like countless cold fingers frantically tapping on the glass.

Outside the car window lay South Korea's "Yin-Yang Boundary".

A deathly silence enveloped the area. All the buildings in sight stood silently in the downpour, their windows dark and devoid of light, like ruins abandoned for years.

Their outlines were blurred, twisted and distorted in the rain, exuding an ominous silence. However, the puddles flowing rampantly on the ground gleamed with a cold, pale light, one after another.

In this eerie environment where deathly silence and ghostly light intertwine, inside the bus, a mechanical and monotonous electronic female voice announces without emotion: "April 1st Cave Station has arrived—".

The sound acted like a switch, jolting the passengers who had been slumped over and drowsy awake almost simultaneously, as if pulled by invisible threads.

No one spoke, no one uttered any drowsy murmurs, only a silent and rapid movement. As soon as the car came to a stop, the doors opened with a hiss, and the passengers filed out, their movements almost mechanically synchronized.

Umbrellas burst open with a bang, like black mushrooms blooming instantly. Then, the people scattered quickly, almost as if fleeing, into the dense rain. Their figures were quickly swallowed by the darkness, and their footsteps were drowned out by the sound of the rain, disappearing without a trace.

Gao Dongxu was the last to get off the bus.

With a "bang," he opened an oversized black umbrella, shielding himself from the torrential rain. He didn't leave immediately, but stood there with interest, his gaze fixed on the lonely bench beside the station.

In the pouring rain, a woman wearing a white shirt and long skirt sat alone. She was completely soaked, the thin fabric clinging to her body and outlining her curves that were hard to look away from.

Her long, black hair, soaked with rainwater, clung to her pale cheeks and neck, dripping water. Her bare face was bloodless from the rain, yet her delicate features were still clearly visible.

She remained motionless, simply turning her head to gaze silently in one direction—where a bespectacled man with an umbrella was slowly walking away, his figure becoming increasingly blurred in the rain and mist.

Gao Dongxu's gaze swept over the disheveled yet still captivating woman, finally settling on her face, which, though covered in raindrops, was still recognizable.

Kim Seolhyun!
He paused slightly at first, then shook his head, almost bursting into laughter. But there was no warmth in that laugh, only a condescending amusement and a faint mockery.

Such a beautiful woman has fallen into such a wretched and miserable state.

What a waste of natural resources!
You should know that she is a sexy stunner known as a succubus and a bombshell for male otaku.

Although her appearance isn't the kind that's particularly stunning at first glance, it gives people a very natural, comfortable, pleasing, and healthy feeling, with a fresh and natural aura.

What's most remarkable is that the more you look at them, the more comfortable and beautiful they become, just like the school beauties of your student days—healthy, beautiful, and natural without being ostentatious.

Most of her accolades stem from her legendary figure of prowess.

Standing at 167 cm tall, with a waist so thin you could pinch it in one hand and legs so long you could use them as a ruler, her golden waist-to-hip ratio creates a perfect hourglass figure. The extreme contrast between her slender waist and long, beautiful legs has earned her the title of "walking sculpture."

If I had to find a flaw, it would be that she's not fair-skinned enough, but her wheat-colored skin has an amber sheen.

Gao Dongxu looked at her small face, which was still very recognizable even without makeup. Her short chin and chubby nose gave her a youthful and cute look, but this was overturned by her steep brow bones and deep-set eyes.

Beneath her aloof expression, her lowered eyes resembled those of a fawn in the forest, while her raised gaze was like that of a cheetah locking its throat.

(End of this chapter)