You, a living person, are telling me I've served in the underworld for ten years?

Chapter 112 Ghost Immortal, Turbid Tide (3)

June 22, 2025, the 6th day of the fifth month in the lunar calendar.

The weather is cloudy.

At 6 a.m., Gu Jinghui got up early, stuffed a few bundles of ghost money into a black plastic bag, and said, "Old Chen, where are your car keys?"

Chen Yang: What?

"Boss Yang wants to relocate Jingxuan's grave... He knows I'm from the Criminal Investigation Department, so he asked me to go and take a look."

Seeing Chen Yang's strange look, Gu Jinghui explained, "Don't overthink it. Jingxuan and I are not even officially dating yet. This involves the relocation of remains, so I'm just going to be a witness."

"........."

Chen Yang: "I didn't say anything, okay?"

"And...who is Jingxuan?"

"The female ghost at Boss Yang's construction site, her surname is Song, and her name is Song Jingxuan."

Gu Jinghui sighed, "Alas... she was a pitiful soul. She was persecuted in her lifetime and sold to a brothel. Because she refused to sell herself, she was beaten to death by a rich young master and buried in a desolate grave by the brothel's madam... Alright, I need to hurry up and help Jingxuan move, otherwise it will be difficult to move once the sun comes out."

Snatching the Mercedes car keys from Chen Yang, Gu Jinghui grabbed a black plastic bag, ran out of the store, got into the car, and sped away.

Chen Yang looked completely bewildered.

When did that bastard hook up with that female ghost?
They even know the female ghost's name and background?
However, Gu Jinghui has been cultivating diligently these days, and his mastery of the [Qingwei Yuanjiang Great Method] has advanced by leaps and bounds, so it wouldn't be a problem for him to move a grave.

From the kitchen on the second floor came the sounds of pots and pans clattering together.

Cat Master has already started preparing breakfast.

Yang Shuai floated down the stairs with a cucumber face mask on, patting his face as he asked, "Old Chen, I still don't quite understand the Soul-Binding Technique you taught me yesterday. Could you give me some more pointers?"

Although there was no one in the small funeral parlor, it was full of life and warmth.

Had breakfast.

After settling Cat Master and Yang Shuai in, Chen Yang said, "I have something to do and I'm going out for a bit. You two stay home and mind the shop."

I left the store.

Chen Yang then took out his phone and called Li Ali.

"Ah Li, do you have time?"

"Okay...see you at the hotel in fifteen minutes."

"Last night I carefully studied the [Method of Divine Intercourse] recorded in the 'Yellow Spring Refining Spirit Method'. I still don't quite understand that thing about the fusion of souls. Let's study it carefully."

Chen Yang did not return to the funeral home until lunchtime.

He had just entered the store when Gu Jinghui drove back.

The two went upstairs.

Cat Master had already set out a table full of dishes, while Yang Shuai floated over carrying a property certificate: "Old Chen, Zhou Qiang just came over. The property transfer has been completed... He also said that the renovation team that Boss Yang found has moved in today. If things go smoothly, we should be able to move in by the end of July."

"So fast?"

Chen Yang was somewhat surprised.

The renovation company sent me the design plan around 10 pm last night.

The plan is good.

Chen Yang agreed immediately, not expecting the renovations to begin so quickly.

Yang Shuai laughed and said, "I've inquired about it. That villa was reserved for Mr. Yang himself. The renovation team has been working on the design for more than half a month. Since you happen to be buying a house, he's packaged the renovation team for you as well."

Yang Shuai was excited at the thought of moving into his new house at the end of next month.

"Old Chen."

“We have an agreement... I’ll have one of the six rooms in your villa. When you get there, install a clothes rack for me on the ceiling. Remember, it has to be electric.”

Gu Jinghui, head down, shoveled food into his mouth and asked, "What do you need a clothes rack for, you hanged man?"

"Let my skin dry."

Yang Shuai: "Can't I hang myself up there while I'm at it?"

Gu Jinghui: "I'll move in at the end of the month once the renovation is finished. Will there be formaldehyde? I heard that newly renovated houses should be left to air out for at least a few months until the formaldehyde has mostly dissipated before they are safe."

Yang Shuai: "What do I, a hanged man, have to be afraid of formaldehyde?"

They were eating.

Wang Lin's voice came from the first floor.

"Master Chen, Master Chen..."

Chen Yang carried his rice bowl downstairs and asked, "Have you eaten yet?"

Wang Lin, seemingly having run all the way here, was covered in sweat and didn't have time to answer Chen Yang. He said in a panic, "Master Chen... something's happened!"

"Last night, when Director Wei and Lao He were exploring the Helan Mountains, they discovered... a fog had also appeared deep within the Helan Mountains!"

"Moreover, the fog is expanding. According to Director Wei's prediction, it may dissipate from the Helan Mountains in at most half a month and affect the surrounding towns."

Chen Yang's eyes flickered slightly, and he said, "The Demon Spirit?"

Wang Lin shook his head.

"Director Wei judged... that it might not be a demon spirit, but something else entirely."

Where is Director Wei?

"He is in the Helan Mountains..."

"Okay, I'll go check it out after I finish eating."

Chen Yang quickly finished his meal and immediately took flight, heading swiftly towards Helan Mountain.

In less than twenty minutes, he had already flown into the Helan Mountains. With a sweep of his divine sense, he sensed the whereabouts of Wei Rufeng, Ma Lin, and He Wanzhong from afar.

Chen Yang did not rush to fly over and meet up with Wei Rufeng, but continued to fly deeper into the Helan Mountains.

Deep in the Helan Mountains lies a forest.

At this moment, the forest was shrouded in a light mist.

Chen Yang lingered at the edge of the fog, observing carefully.

He found that these mists were somewhat similar to the mysterious mist of the Five Dragons Mountain, but also distinctly different.

First, there's the concentration of the fog.

The fog is noticeably thinner deep in the Helan Mountains.

Secondly, there is the color. The mist deep in the Helan Mountains still presents a "gray" color, which is similar to the ghostly mist of Wulong Mountain and the fog of the underworld. However, as the mist surges, it gives people a "turbid" feeling.

A faint roar could be heard coming from within the fog.

Chen Yang frowned, then stepped into the mist.

"This fog..."

"It seems more like yin energy, but there are some differences."

As Chen Yang had predicted, the animals in the fog were affected by the "fog," and they all became bloodthirsty, ferocious, and extremely aggressive. He had only been in the fog for a dozen seconds when a spider jumped down from a tree branch, trying to attack him.

Chen Yang released his Yin energy, giving it a slight tremor—

Snapped!
The spider, which was about the size of a fist, was blasted apart by the shock.

Its blood splattered on the ground with a hissing sound, corroding the ground and causing it to emit bluish smoke. The tender green grass around the blood splattered withered at a speed visible to the naked eye.

"Such a potent toxin!"

Chen Yang was terrified.

It is unknown when the mist appeared deep in the Helan Mountains, but this spider has clearly undergone some kind of mutation and evolution. Not only has it become larger, but its venom has also become much stronger!
brush!
Suddenly, another green light shot out from the mist.

Chen Yang reacted quickly, reaching out and grabbing the "green light" with his thumb and forefinger... which turned out to be a small green snake about the thickness of his little finger.

It is only eight or nine inches long.

Its entire body is emerald green, with ring-shaped patterns resembling bamboo joints, and its eyes have a cold, dark gold color.

It opened its mouth, sticking out its scarlet forked tongue and revealing two sharp fangs.

Chen Yang exerted a little force.

pat!

He crushed it to death and threw it on the ground.

"A small snake has actually mutated and evolved to such a terrifying speed... If it suddenly attacks like that in the mist, let alone ordinary people, even ordinary martial artists and cultivators might not be able to withstand it!"

Chen Yang's soul split apart.

A wisp of divine soul power flew out and wandered in the mist.

The area now covered by this fog is about eight miles in length and width. Most of the animals within the fog have been affected, resulting in different evolutions and mutations.

There was no "spirit" in the mist.

Unlike the misty spiritual realm of Five Dragon Mountain, he did not see the "blood moon" of the underworld, but this very fact made Chen Yang's expression even more solemn.

unknown.

That's what's truly terrifying!
If this change originates from the Earth itself... then will other regions also experience this change?
And the fog is still expanding...

If this continues, will the whole world be shrouded in mist?

Chen Yang withdrew his divine sense, exited the mist, and found Wei Rufeng.

"Master Chen!"

Wei Rufeng, He Wanzhong, and Ma Lin hurriedly came forward: "Master Chen, I invited you here because I want you to help me identify... whether the mist in Helan Mountain is still the Demon Spirit Mist?"

Chen Yang shook his head and said, "I have already entered the mist-shrouded area. This mist is similar to the characteristics of the Ghost Spirit Mist, but it is also different."

"correct."

"Have you reported this to headquarters? What did Minister Jiang say? Has this situation occurred in other regions?"

"I have reported it, but I have not received a reply yet."

After another ten minutes or so, Chen Yang's expression suddenly changed slightly, and he looked up at the distant horizon.

"Such a powerful aura..."

"It's Minister Jiang...and a Taoist master!"

In the distance, two figures streaked across the sky, eventually forming an arc as they landed on the mountain where Chen Yang and his companions were.

One of them was Jiang He.

The other person...

He wore a purple Taoist robe and carried an ancient longsword on his back, exuding an air of otherworldly elegance and extraordinary bearing.

"Chen Youshen".

Jiang He smiled and said, "Let me introduce you. This is Zhang Jiyu, the current Celestial Master of Longhu Mountain in our Great Xia Dynasty."

So he's the current Celestial Master of Longhu Mountain! No wonder he dares to wear a purple robe!
Chen Yang quickly realized what was going on and clasped his hands in greeting, saying, "So it's Master Zhang. I've heard so much about you."

The "Celestial Master" lineage of Longhu Mountain was bestowed by the Heavenly Court. Legend has it that Zhang Daoling, the founder of Longhu Mountain, was highly regarded by the Heavenly Emperor and held a celestial position in the Heavenly Court, becoming one of the Four Celestial Masters of the Heavenly Court.

On the status of the clergy.

I, a mere "Daily Patrol Captain," am certainly no match for the Emperor's close advisors.

But the celestial masters of the mortal realm...

That's all there is to it.

"Chen Youshen?"

Zhang Jiyu glanced at Chen Yang, and with Jiang He's explanation, he exclaimed in surprise, "The Wandering God of the Sun? Could it be that the Yin-Yang Path has been opened...? That's right, some time ago, the world underwent changes, and it seems that the seal on the world has loosened a bit. Could it be that the Wandering God of the Sun entered the Yang Realm at that time?"

Chen Yang repeated the fabricated story he had told Chen Huaiyi.

Say it.

After a slight pause, he smiled and said, "Minister Jiang, to be honest... I have made some small contributions these past few days and have now been promoted to the position of Daily Patrol Captain, and have been personally appointed by Lord Cui as the Inspector of the Underworld."

Jiang He was taken aback for a moment, then quickly offered his congratulations, saying, "From now on, I will address you as Inspector Chen."

As the current Celestial Master of Longhu Mountain, Zhang Jiyu naturally knew the weight of the title "Inspector of the Mortal World," and immediately followed Jiang He's lead in offering his congratulations, addressing him as "Inspector Chen."

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Jiang He looked at Zhang Jiyu and said, "Master Zhang, I'd like to trouble you to make this trip."

Zhang Jiyu laughed, and his body exploded with a "bang," transforming into a gust of yin wind that soared into the sky. Within that yin wind, one could vaguely discern tiny, translucent particles the size of rice grains.

"This is……"

"The Realm of Ghost Immortals?"

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