Holding a lantern, guiding souls across, Lady Hou comes from the underworld.

Yu Lang went out and asked around, and relying on his connections in the capital, he managed to get three plaques by around 5 PM.

Just as he entered the Ren residence, preparing to hand over his mission to Lord Ren, a yellow talisman flew towards him and landed right between his eyebrows.

He immediately fell backward.

Then, the figures in front of me blurred, and I gradually sank into darkness.

"Tap tap tap..."

It sounded like a knock on the door.

Yu Lang was startled again and turned around in surprise, only to find himself in a study.

The layout of this study was also familiar; it was the study of Zheng Daoyuan, the prefect of Shuntian Prefecture, which he had visited during the day.

How did I get here?

Yu Lang was very confused.

Before me lay a vast, dark night, and a thin figure stood by the door.

He was terrified and didn't want to go at all.

But her body was completely out of control; she quickly walked to the door and flung it open.

"Is...it you?"

A cold wind blew straight into the room, and Yu Lang heard himself "make a sound".

But the voice was clearly not his own…

What happened?

The person outside the door chuckled slyly: "I need to borrow something."

"Aren't you already dead?"

Yu Lang was so frightened that he staggered back, but then he heard himself ask the question again.

It was only then that he noticed something amiss.

At this moment, he was no longer "Yu Lang" but had become "Zheng Daoyuan".

The strange figure outside the door approached step by step, looking down at him disdainfully. "Your soul is too filthy; I wouldn't deign to take it."

Unfortunately, his desire for revenge was too intense.

"Only by killing you can I find peace of mind."

After he finished speaking, he stretched out his withered right hand and covered his head.

Yu Lang screamed in fright and was sprang out of "Zheng Daoyuan's" body.

Looking again, he found himself leaning against a chair in the main hall of the Ren residence, while Ren Fengjue and the others stood to one side.

Yan Zhengchu accepted the yellow talisman and handed it to Xia Ximo. "This talisman should be effective for about ten to fifteen days, but it will be useless if the three souls and the other six spirits cannot be found within a short time."

Xia Ximo expressionlessly accepted the yellow talisman, placing it into his pouch. He then turned to Yu Lang and asked, "What did you just see?"

Yu Lang was somewhat bewildered, but upon recalling the events, a chill ran down his spine.

"I...it seems like I've become Zheng Daoyuan."

"What's going on now?"

Yan Zhengchu explained with a smile, "That yellow talisman just now contained a fragment of Zheng Daoyuan's soul. I just used the talisman to awaken its memories from its previous life..."

"It accidentally flew onto you, which is why you were briefly transported into Zheng Daoyuan's memories before his death."

This statement, however, made Yu Lang's eyes light up, and he was both excited and afraid.

Is it really that amazing?

Yan Zhengchu: "..."

Xia Ximo didn't waste time arguing with him and asked again, "What happened after you became 'Zheng Daoyuan'?"

Yu Lang was somewhat afraid of her, so he honestly told her everything he had seen in the illusion.

Yan Zhengchu hissed and speculated, "That must be because this evil creature ate Zhou Zigui's soul, then transformed into his appearance, and incidentally helped Zhou Zigui kill Zheng Daoyuan to avenge himself."

Yu Lang's curiosity was piqued, and he couldn't help but ask, "What kind of evil creature could possess such abilities?"

Not hearing an answer, Ren Fengjue suddenly reached out his hand to him: "Where's the sign?"

Yu Lang then remembered the purpose of his visit and took out two red tokens and one green token from his pocket.

"I asked everyone I could to get these three plaques."

Ren Fengjue took it casually and said, "Thank you for your hard work, Young Master Yu."

But there were only three signs.

Then only three people can go.

Yu Lang deliberately coughed lightly and said, "The three signs can only correspond to three people."

"So, what are your plans for this evening, Lord Ren?"

Before Ren Fengjue could speak, Xia Ximo silently took the green card from his hand.

She treated him with the utmost respect.

Yan Zhengchu also casually drew a red card and explained, "This matter definitely wouldn't have been possible without me."

Ren Fengjue looked at the last plaque in his hand, and with just a glance, Yu Lang knew that he definitely wouldn't get a chance.

Unable to enjoy the excitement, he lost all interest, sighed, and sat down at the tea table to the side, pouring himself a cup of hot tea.

After nightfall, the three changed their clothes and gathered in front of the Ren residence.

To avoid attracting attention, Yan Zhengchu abandoned his Taoist robe and dressed as a scholar.

He was already handsome, and now, having taken off his Taoist robe, combed his hair, and held a folding fan, he surprisingly exuded a refined and scholarly air.

Xia Ximo originally did not want to dress up and change clothes, but she could not resist Tian Qing's insistence, so she changed into a pomegranate red feather gauze cloak, which was currently the most fashionable in the capital. The collar and cuffs were trimmed with snow-white fur. She styled her hair in the "Lingyun Bun" and wore "Plum Blossom Makeup".

This outfit softened her usual aloof demeanor, yet it was still glamorous without being vulgar.

Ren Fengjue was always casual and his clothes were usually dark-colored. Today, however, he changed into a white robe and jade belt, and his hair was tied up with a gold and jade crown. He looked like a graceful and elegant gentleman.

He glanced at Yan Zhengchu and nodded in satisfaction, then looked at Xia Ximo, a hint of amazement flashing in his eyes: "This red suits you very well."

Xia Ximo glanced at him but ignored him, picked up her dress, and got into the car.

Gazing at her dazzling red silhouette, Ren Fengjue felt a strange sense of déjà vu.

Inside the carriage, Yan Zhengchu took out two yellow talismans and gave them to the two men, saying, "Keep these talismans with you at all times to avoid getting separated."

Xia Ximo seemed quite disgusted and didn't want to accept it.

But considering the condition of my body, I reluctantly agreed to take it.

Ren Fengjue then tried to persuade her, "Yu Lang said that the green card you have leads directly to the second floor. Why don't we switch places and you can go the same way as Master Yan?"

"Need not."

Xia Ximo also had her own plans in mind.

She thought that the biggest problem with the Fu Lou building must be the "Tongtian Pavilion" on the third floor.

The second floor is closer, so it's easier to force your way in if you absolutely have to.

Ren Fengjue knew she wouldn't listen to advice, so he said, "I've already transferred several elites from the Shadow Division to hide around Fu Lou. If anything really goes wrong, they can come in and help."

Yan Zhengchu laughed and said, "Catching people is definitely something your government is good at, but when it comes to 'catching ghosts,' I'm the one who can do it."

He spoke with absolute certainty.

Ren Fengjue didn't say anything more.

The car moved slowly and arrived at Fu Lou around 7 PM.

Compared to the silence of a daytime slumber.

After the lanterns were lit, Fu Lou indeed had a different look.

Even from half a mile away, you could almost hear the clamor of voices.

Getting closer, one sees dazzling lanterns and a sea of ​​guests, truly showcasing the prosperity of this capital city.

When the carriage stopped, a servant immediately came forward to help settle it in. There was also a place for the coachman to rest and be entertained if he did not go into the building.

"This pomp and circumstance truly lives up to its reputation."

Yan Zhengchu looked at the crowd of people coming and going and couldn't help but sigh.

Xia Ximo got off the carriage and headed straight for the gate, seemingly unable to wait even a moment longer.

Ren Fengjue quickly gave A Xia a few instructions and had to quicken his pace to catch up.

But he hadn't taken two steps when he heard someone call out behind him, "Young Master Marquis?"

"I didn't expect to see you here. That's quite a surprise."

Ren Fengjue glanced back and felt a headache coming on.