Yinshan Record

Chapter 168 Please forgive me
Did Huang Kou attempt to assassinate the Yin-Yang Dharma King?

Absolutely not.

Xue Shaojun spoke with absolute certainty, but Su Che didn't believe a single word he said.

Because, barring any unforeseen circumstances, Huang Kou, the sword-bearer from Beimang who was with him, should be the ghost ancestor of Beimang in disguise.

The Ghost Ancestor of Beimang is the number one ghost cultivator in the Central Plains. If he were to deliberately assassinate him, it would be another matter whether the Yin-Yang Dharma King could escape unscathed. Under the Three Swords of Taiyu, it is impossible for the five people sitting in the hall to be sitting here interrogating him unharmed.

At least four or five of the six Ghost Generals need to be dealt with.

"No way."

Su Che said decisively, "Although the Ghost Ancestor Palace and the Yin-Yang Realm are in the south and the north respectively, they have been closely connected for many years, as everyone in the world knows. How could they attack their fellow practitioners for no reason? Moreover, what kind of cultivation does the Dharma King possess, while Brother Huang is merely a fifth-rank cultivator? What audacity he has to offend the Dharma King?"

At this point, Su Che clasped his hands in a respectful bow to Xue Shaojun, who was seated at the head of the table: "Please, everyone, investigate thoroughly."

"Lord Xue, I thought Young Master Zuo was unaware of this."

Sikong Tu said, "If he was an accomplice, he should have gone with Huang Kou."

That old devil holds a grudge.

Su Che looked at Sikong Tu, who was smiling. These words seemed to be an attempt to exonerate himself, but they actually confirmed Huang Kou's serious crime of assassinating the Yin-Yang Dharma King.

Does it even matter whether I'm an accomplice or not by then?

All I did was kill a few of your ghost generals and make you lose face a little, and you want to take my life?

"The most urgent task is to find that madman and give the Dharma King an explanation."

Lu Zhengmao, dressed in official robes, said, "Firstly, we must block the passages out of the boundary to prevent him from escaping; secondly, we must apprehend that madman."

Sikong Tu nodded.

"I have already dispatched troops to China Unicom..."

“That’s not a good idea. You have to go in person. That Huang Kou is a fifth-rank cultivator. Apart from you, Commander Sikong, none of your ghost soldiers and generals can stop him.”

Lu Zhengmao spoke harshly, which made Sikong Tu's face darken.

Su Che secretly wanted to laugh. The six ghost generals under the Yin-Yang Dharma King were all equals. Lu Zhengmao's words made it seem as if he was ordering Sikong Tu around. How could this not make the powerful and arrogant Sikong Tu resentful?

“Don’t just sit idly by over there.” Lü Zhengmao looked at the female ghost sitting at the bottom: “If you need to move, then move and join my men to capture that Huang Kou.”

"We'll do as Brother Lü says." Among the group, the female ghost Bai Hejiao had the lowest cultivation level and the least power, and she appeared obedient and submissive.

Lu Zhengmao looked at Su Che and said, "As for you..."

"Young Master Zuo, you can stay at Linghu's place for now."

Xue Shaojun suddenly spoke up.

"Everything awaits the Dharma King's decree."

Now that he had spoken, the others all had uncertain and gloomy expressions, as if they had something to say.

"Master Xue, I have some questions I'd like to ask this young master Zuo."

Bai Hejiao spoke in a calm and unhurried manner, but her face was covered by a thick and ferocious mask, making it impossible to see her appearance or expression.

Although she was very friendly, Su Che could not underestimate her.

In fact, in Su Che's mind, there were two of the six Ghost Generals who were truly worth being wary of.

The first one is Xue Shaojun. As the head of the six Ghost Generals, he naturally has his own unique strengths.

The other one is Bai Hejiao.

The Yin-Yang Realm has been established here for a long time. While it may lack high-end combat power, its intelligence network is absolutely not to be underestimated.

Bai Hejiao, who is in charge of this system, absolutely must pay attention to it.

Xue Shaojun sat upright in his chair and nodded.

"can."

"it is good."

Although Bai Hejiao's face was unclear, her voice was gentle.

"May I ask, Young Master Zuo, how has your journey been since you traveled south from Luoyang?"

The female ghost paused for a moment before speaking.

"I would like to remind you, young master, that before coming here I had already asked your subordinates and that ghost messenger named Taigong Chong, so please be frank with me."

This female ghost is indeed troublesome.

The biggest flaw in all lies lies in the details.

Facts have details, while lies do not.

Just like Bai Hejiao's case, the journey south from Luoyang inevitably involves many details.

Who they met, what happened, all these details piled up together, and as long as there were discrepancies in Su Che and Lu Bai's words, everything would naturally be exposed.

"Why should I tell you?" Bai Hejiao's eyes held a reassuring look.

"Because I am very interested in Young Master Zuo."

"Oh?"

"Young Master Zuo, among the young disciples who have risen to prominence in the Northern Mang Ghost Ancestral Palace in recent years, it seems that you are not one of them."

"is it?"

Su Che knew that the biggest problem with his series of pseudonyms was the lack of accumulation.

Yue Buqun is somewhat more fleshed out, but as for Zuo Lengchan, Wuhua, and other pseudonyms who appeared out of nowhere and then disappeared for a long time, it would definitely arouse suspicion from others.

If it's just suspicion, that's one thing, but if a major power like the Yin-Yang Realm puts in the effort to investigate thoroughly, it's only a matter of time before the false identity is exposed.

Bai Hejiao continued, "Isn't that strange? Huang Kou is also a prominent figure under the Ghost Ancestor Palace, yet he acknowledges your identity. But we have never heard of a person like Young Master Zuo in the Ghost Ancestor Palace."

"Is your information accurate? Could it be that you have planted a spy in the Ghost Ancestor Palace?"

Bai Hejiao shook her head.

"Some things are better left unsaid, and need not be explained too clearly. I have also ordered people to investigate along the way. The Yin-Yang boundary is three thousand miles in circumference, and there is almost no trace of Young Master Zuo or your servant."

"Oh?"

"Of course, this doesn't prove anything. Perhaps Young Master Zuo and your esteemed subordinate are both skilled in concealment. Since Ghost Ancestor values ​​Young Master Zuo highly, he deliberately hid him. There is one explanation for this, but doesn't Young Master Zuo think all of this is too coincidental?"

Su Che glanced around at the group of ghost generals.

Xue Shaojun's face was expressionless, as if there was no one else in the hall, as he quietly played with the folding fan in his hand.

Sikong Tu's eyes were filled with barely concealed malice, but his face showed a concerned expression as he listened attentively.

Lu Zhengmao stared at him, looking him up and down with a furrowed brow, but not to investigate the facts; rather, he was preparing to take action.

"really."

Su Che said with a smile, "Let alone Madam Bai, I myself would also have doubts if I were in the same situation."

"So, Young Master Zuo, you have nothing to say?"

"No."

"All right."

Linghu Gong, who had remained silent until now, finally spoke up: "Young Master Zuo, what exactly are you...?"

"In the end, you all still doubt my identity. Actually, proving my identity is quite simple and doesn't require so much effort..."

Su Che smiled and pulled something out of his sleeve.

"This book is the 'Taiyu Abi Sword' personally passed down to me by the Ghost Ancestor. If you doubt me, just take this sword manual and have a look. If it's a fake to deceive people, then I am naturally a fraud. If it's genuine, please explain it to the Ghost Ancestor yourself in the future."

Click.

Xue Shaojun, who was originally oblivious to others and remained calm and composed, was momentarily distracted and accidentally broke the sandalwood folding fan in his hand.

Linghu Gong and Lü Zhengmao both frowned, their eyes filled with suspicion.

As for Sikong Tu, the murderous aura in this ghost general's eyes was even stronger.

"Oh, my dear young master Zuo, they just asked you a few questions. Please put this away."

Bai Hejiao smiled and chatted, as if she wasn't the one who had been pressing her so hard just moments before.

"How could I possibly have the audacity to peek into the Ghost Ancestor's secret techniques?" Bai He said with a charming smile. "If we really want to examine it, we should invite the Dharma King himself."

“I don’t think there’s any doubt about Brother Zuo’s identity. Which family doesn’t have a few hidden talents?” Linghu Gong said with a touch of pride. “Take that Yu Lizi Wei Zhenren who just attained immortality, for example. Back when he was still traveling the world before leaving the mountain gate, who knew that Huangtian Dao Shou had such a disciple?”

Linghu Gong looked at Zuo Lengchan and said, "Brother, don't you think that makes sense?"

"What you say is absolutely right, elder brother."

"Gentlemen, in my opinion, we should first apprehend that madman surnamed Huang and give the Dharma King an explanation. Young Master Zuo can stay here with me. We'll ask the Dharma King for his advice on how to deal with him, shall we?"

"I think Brother Linghu's idea is very sound."

Bai Hejiao's tone was tinged with sarcasm, emphasizing the words "elder brother" and "safe."

“You can explain yourselves. I still need to apprehend that madman surnamed Huang.” Sikong Tu stood up from his chair and said to Lü Zhengmao, “Let’s go. We can’t do without you.”

Lu Zhengmao gave Su Che a deep look, stood up, and followed Sikong Tu away.

Xue Shaojun slowly shook his head.

"Linghu, Hejiao, come with me to pay our respects to the Dharma King."

After saying this, the number one Ghost General of the Six Departments looked at Su Che.

"Young Master Zuo, the world is going through a turbulent period. Please forgive me if I have offended you in any way."

(End of this chapter)