Cultivating Immortality from the Book of Life and Death

Chapter 154: Undermining the Foundation. (Second Update!)

As Zheng Que was thinking this, he noticed that the black aura between his eyebrows began to thin out, and soon, the last wisp of black aura disappeared into the Book of Life and Death.

As with the previous times, this time the Book of Life and Death has also produced a new decree.

However, judging from its scale, it should only be an edict that can be issued to ordinary underworld officials.

Zheng Que watched as the imperial edict transformed into a mysterious light and entered his brow. He felt a slight soreness in his brow, and the surrounding scenery trembled as he returned to reality.

Inside the large red mandarin duck-themed water-playing tent, he sat up and glanced at the withered orchid beside him. Her hair was disheveled, her skirt was half-undone, and she was slumped on the brocade quilt, looking dazed, still trying to make the most of her time to rest.

Without disturbing Ku Lan, Zheng Que quietly got off the bed and picked out the groom's robe, which was filled with a strong yin energy, from the robes scattered on the floor. He then put it on.

This robe is very complete. Underneath the white inner garment is a bright red round-necked shirt with gold trim, and the chest is decorated with a floral pattern of five bats holding pomegranates. There are also silk trousers with a double deer holding a lingzhi mushroom, and an outer cloak with the same color and a pattern of mandarin ducks and acacia flowers, and a bright red silk flower sash.

However, although the fabric was luxurious and exquisite, it felt like being covered by a layer of ice when worn, which was very uncomfortable. But according to the Ghost Bride's introduction, it could resist the soul-summoning banner. If he didn't wear this robe, his current range of movement would be very limited, and he wouldn't be able to go anywhere.

While pondering, Zheng Que finished dressing, straightened the silk flower on his chest, turned his head to look at Ku Lan, who was still lying unconscious on the bed. Seeing that she had not yet recovered, he walked outside alone.

creak.

Pushing open the door, Zheng Que walked down the corridor to the square. The houses along the way were all silent, but prying eyes could be seen from the deep well-like doors and windows from time to time.

Zheng Que ignored the ghosts and quickly walked down the mountainside to the square.

The furnishings here were as magnificent as ever. On the high platform, the silk flowers surrounding the character "囍" had been replaced again. In addition to the carpet, there was a thick layer of red paper scraps scattered on the ground, as if some kind of celebration had just been held.

He glanced around casually, then entered the passageway and strode towards the small round hall.

Step, step, step...

His footsteps echoed through the passageway for a long time. After a while, a door appeared in front of him. Zheng Que was about to quicken his pace to go over when he suddenly heard a conversation coming from inside the door.

"...How about this? I'll teach you five Yin techniques and give you a Yin artifact. You can leave that human cultivator and stay by my side from now on!"

The voice was crisp and cold; Zheng immediately recognized it as the voice of the ghost bride.

The next moment, Qingli's irritable voice rang out: "You ugly monster!"

"That human brat may be dull-witted and hopeless, and arrogant and conceited, not knowing how to kneel down and lick my toes, but no matter how hopeless he is, he is still my pet!"

"Moreover, this old lady is a ghost messenger personally appointed by that lord."

"You think you can bribe your great-aunt with just five Yin techniques and one Yin artifact?!"

Upon hearing this, Zheng Que frowned deeply. This ghost bride was utterly unethical, secretly trying to steal his bride while he was cultivating.

Fortunately, Qingli remained loyal to him and was not bewitched by the ghost bride.

Just as he was thinking this, he heard Qingli continue very loudly, "We need fifty Yin techniques! And at least ten Yin artifacts!"

what?
Zheng Que was stunned.

Soon, the ghost bride's cold, clear voice rang out again: "No!"

"I myself don't even have fifty Yin arts."

"Ten Yin artifacts are impossible. Even a 'vengeful spirit' in an ordinary [Scissors Prison] only has one Yin artifact..." Seeing that Qing Li had already started bargaining with the ghost bride, Zheng Que immediately realized what was going on, hurriedly quickened his pace, rushed out of the passage, and strode into the small round hall.

The small round hall remained largely unchanged. The brightly lit hall was covered with a large red carpet, and the floor was studded with slowly unfurling banners used for summoning souls.

The ghost bride, dressed in a bright red wedding gown and with her head covered by a veil, was standing next to the soul-summoning banner, talking to Qing Li.

Sensing the commotion in the passageway, and turning to see Zheng Que approaching, the ghost bride acted as if nothing had happened, continuing to speak to the banner of the summoning spirit: "...Think it over carefully!"

Before he could finish speaking, his figure vanished instantly.

Zheng Que's face darkened instantly. Because he was currently wearing his wedding robes, his soul had not been taken away by the soul-summoning banner when he entered the small round hall. He stared at the banner, about to speak, when Qing Li's angry voice immediately rang out from within the banner: "You human brat, you actually agreed to be that ugly ghost's dog just to save your life!"

"You're utterly disgracing me!"

???

Zheng Que was stunned for a moment. To be a dog?

What's the situation?
After regaining his senses, he asked with a furrowed brow, "What did that ghost bride say to you?"

Qingli immediately replied, "That ugly ghost said that in order to save your life, you knelt before her and kowtowed a hundred times, tears streaming down your face, and even sold your auntie..."

As Zheng Que listened, he suddenly realized that the ghost bride was up to something!

The other party had asked him for his three ghost servants, but he refused. So the other party skipped him over and came looking for his ghost servants instead!

Zheng Li immediately replied sternly, "Don't listen to that ghost bride's nonsense."

"I survived entirely because of my own abilities."

“That ghost bride did come to me back then, wanting me to sell you to her.”

"Moreover, she also offered eighteen five-courtyard yin houses, thirty-six sedan chairs with ten thousand craftsmen, eighty-eight yin artifacts, and one hundred and eight ghost servants of the ninth level of the Tongue-Pulling Hell as an exchange."

"However, I am a man who values ​​loyalty and righteousness above all else. You have followed me for so many days, how can I possibly value you for mere wealth?"

"Even if she tries to coerce or tempt me, or threatens me with death, I will disregard my own life and refuse outright!"

"I never expected this ghost bride to be so despicable and shameless. After trying every trick in the book to no avail, she was so angry and frustrated that she actually came here to deceive you without telling me!"

As he spoke, Zheng Que looked indignant and self-righteous, as if everything he said was true.

Upon hearing this, Qingli, inside the summoning banner, did not believe Zheng Que's claims of being loyal, righteous, and disregarding life and death.

However, it's perfectly normal that this dignified ghost, a chosen one of destiny, whose cultivation is only at the seventh level of the [Tongue-Pulling Hell], would be willing to offer eighteen sets of five-courtyard yin houses, thirty-six sedan chairs, eighty-eight yin artifacts, and one hundred and eight ghost servants at the ninth level of the [Tongue-Pulling Hell] in exchange for him...

Of course, it's probably true that the human child didn't agree.

After all, she was a ghost destined by fate, and what the ugly ghost gave her was nothing compared to a single toe of hers.
Thinking of this, Qingli immediately exclaimed angrily, "This is outrageous!"

"That ugly bastard dared to deceive me!"

"Next time, I'll definitely give her a good dressing down!"

(End of this chapter)