Bai Suzhen, I really need to punish you properly.

Yuanjun is an exclusive title for high-ranking goddesses.

For example, Bixia Yuanjun, Doumu Yuanjun, and Zixu Yuanjun are all top-tier powerful beings in the world.

Wang Xuan had once considered becoming a disciple of these figures to cultivate his skills.

Given Wang Xuan's current resources, aside from the seemingly insignificant backing of the Queen Mother of the West, his most lethal weapon is the Golden Light Formation.

Trying to use the Golden Light Array to block a being of the Yuanjun level is like a mantis trying to stop a chariot.

A phrase inexplicably came to Wang Xuan's mind: "Excuse me, Lord Yuan, Wang Xuan is too drunk."

Zhong Kui replied, "The Primordial Lord of the Capital."

Wang Xuan frowned slightly, a look of doubt on his face: "Am I ignorant? Who is this Lady of the Capital?"

Upon hearing this, Zhong Kui shook his head and chuckled: "Don't you know a lot of people? This is the head of the Three Provinces Goddesses under the Empress Houtu."

Upon hearing this, Wang Xuan was deeply shocked, no less so than when he first met the Queen Mother of the West.

Wang Xuan couldn't help but complain, "Is your underworld really that badly run? Even if Sun Wukong caused trouble there once, did you suffer such heavy losses? You're even trying to get magic weapons from my wife?"

Zhong Kui, with a calm expression, slowly explained, "The Underworld naturally possesses its own resources. However, if this magical treasure is beneficial to the Underworld, it is certainly worthwhile to try and acquire it."

He changed the subject, pointing out, "The Yuanjun's decree is for me to bring her back, not to bring back the magic weapon. You should understand the difference between the two."

Wang Xuan nodded slightly.

However, he still harbored some resentment in his heart.

This Soul-Stabilizing Pearl was obtained by him and Nie Xiaoqian during their intense entanglement and bloody struggle.

He was naturally reluctant to hand it over easily.

If the Lord of the Underworld were to take the Soul-Stabilizing Pearl, he could then casually bestow upon Nie Xiaoqian a position in the Underworld, allowing her to remain there for life.

He really lost both his wife and his army.

Even if the Goddess Houtu herself spoke...

He would gladly offer it up.

He would give any amount of magical treasures to exchange for a favor from a sage.

Wang Xuan asked skeptically, "Someone like Yuanjun wouldn't actually go and steal it, would he?"

"If you're worried about your wife, I can take you to ask her. After all, if she really wanted to take it, I can't imagine how you could refuse."

After all, Wang Xuan is his brother-in-law. Judging from Wang Xuan's attitude towards Nie Xiaoqian, Zhong Kui can see that he is loyal and righteous. He would certainly treat his sister well too, so he would naturally be willing to help her.

Wang Xuan remained silent for a moment, then nodded slightly.

Since my brother-in-law has spoken, let's go and ask Yuanjun what she thinks.

As the first Yuanjun under Houtu Niangniang, she would certainly not act in a despicable manner.

If this Soul-Stabilizing Pearl can truly give Nie Xiaoqian a better opportunity, that would be for the best.

If not, it seems he has no other options.

Before long, Zhong Li returned, carrying a cloth bag and jogging back with light steps.

"Brother, these are the clothes I knitted for you."

Zhong Kui accepted it with a smile.

"Brother, please wait for me a moment, I'll go with you."

Wang Xuan took Zhong Li's hand and turned to walk back.

"Wang Xuan, where are you going?"

"Let's go to the underworld."

"what?"

Why is it that both the eldest brother and Wang Xuan are leaving?

Wang Xuan smiled and comforted her, "Li'er, don't worry, I'll be right back. When I return, I want to see the little white socks you knitted."

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhong Li's sorrow at parting was somewhat diluted by his embarrassment.

After comforting Zhong Li, Wang Xuan went to Bai Suzhen's room first.

Xiaoqing is here too.

"My lady, I need to go to the underworld with Zhong Kui. I'm leaving things here in your care."

Bai Suzhen asked, "Is there any danger?"

"No, I just want to ask something."

Wang Xuan leaned down and gently kissed her warm, soft lips.

He then glanced at the resentful Xiaoqing and said with a smile, "Wife, what do you think? Should we bring Xiaoqing along this time?"

Xiaoqing's eyes lit up instantly, and she nodded immediately: "That's fine."

Wang Xuan instructed, "Let me make this clear first, don't cause trouble, and keep your mouth shut."

Xiaoqing puffed out her chest and said confidently, "I never cause trouble; it's always others who provoke me first."

Wang Xuan immediately waved her hand: "Then you'd better stay home and not come with me."

"No!" Xiaoqing quickly grabbed his sleeve and pleaded with him to stay.

Bai Suzhen found it amusing.

"Wait here for me, I'll come find you later."

Then came a series of farewells.

Rouge, Pearl, Fan Shiyi Niang, Nie Xiaoqian...

Finally, there is Ao Jin.

"Jin'er, I need to go out for a while."

Ao Jin stared at him with her clear, beautiful eyes, and asked in a soft, expectant voice, "Should I go?"

"Jin'er, I've been traveling a lot lately. You should go back to the Dongting Dragon Palace first. Once I've finished all my chores, I'll go to your house to propose marriage and bring you into the family."

"Yes, my benefactor."

Ao Jin's eyebrows curved into a smile, her gentle and charming demeanor captivating.

Wang Xuan's heart softened, and he lowered his head to kiss her soft lips.

Ao Jin habitually opened her mouth slightly and explored with the tip of her tongue.

Wang Xuan chuckled and said, "Jin'er, not all kisses require sticking out your tongue."

The dragon girl used to be so well-behaved and obedient, but now she's sticking out her tongue on her own initiative.

Ao Jin blinked: "Oh..."

Wang Xuan put his arm around her waist and laughed, "Fine, stretch if you want."

……

Wang Xuan led Xiao Qing toward Zhong Kui, saying with a hint of apology, "I'm sorry, brother, we have too many wives at home, so I've been delayed a little longer than expected."

Zhong Kui's face darkened, and he glared at him irritably.

Was that a while? More than half an hour has passed.

If he had known it would be like this, he would have chatted with his sister a little longer.

Zhong Kui then looked at Xiao Qing, frowning, "Is she going too?"

"We have other things to do later, so I wanted to bring her along."

"Just don't wander around in the underworld."

Zhong Kui raised his hand and summoned the Judge's Seal, pressing it gently into the void. A netherworld passage wrapped with underworld runes slowly appeared.

The three of them stepped into the passage side by side, and were immediately enveloped by a bone-chilling cold.

However, soon, Zhong Kui's aura enveloped Wang Xuan and Xiao Qing.

The scenery of the underworld was in full view along the way. On both sides of the official road, countless blue-faced ghost officials held iron whips and shouted and drove the sinful souls forward, with wails rising and falling.

Wang Xuan suddenly remembered something: "Brother, I want to see someone's reincarnation. Can you help me?"

Zhong Kui gently shook his head: "I can't help with that, it's the authority of the King of Hell."

Wang Xuan nodded knowingly and did not insist.

The three of them headed straight for the residence of the Imperial Concubine, where the Empress Dowager was located.

The term "妃" here does not refer to the emperor's wives or concubines, but rather to a title of honor for assisting the ruler.

The closer you get to the Imperial Concubine's residence, the more drastically different the scenery becomes from other parts of the underworld.

There was no chilling wind or the wailing of vengeful ghosts, only a thick and calm earth elemental energy flowing through it, with strict order and a solemn atmosphere.

It doesn't resemble the underworld at all.