Wanbao Lady

A few days later.

The border of Xisha Kingdom.

The city gate was wide open, with Nuo Mo Ghost King in the lead, followed by many ghost kings of all sizes, and even high-ranking human cultivators following behind.

The ghost soldiers stood on both sides with their heads held high and chests puffed out, wearing armor and holding sharp weapons, but the weapons in their hands did not carry any murderous aura, but rather looked more like ceremonial objects.

A crowd of people were waiting here, looking forward to it.

Beside the Nuo Mo Ghost King, the Ghost Weaver Girl stood quietly, holding an exquisite and majestic treasure box in her hand.

The remaining three Dongxu Ghost Kings would glance at the treasure box from time to time, with deep regret in their eyes.

Having experienced the magical power of the holy vessel, how can I not feel heartbroken and regretful when I have to return it now?

Not long after, two streaks of light were seen flying over from the yellow sand belt between the two countries.

"coming!"

All the cultivators and ghost cultivators immediately perked up and looked ahead intently.

After a while, the two streams of light turned into two figures.

The Xisha monks were so familiar with the figure wearing the mountain and river divine skirt. But beside him, the woman wearing a gorgeous green divine skirt and a veil was...

Behind the Numo Ghost King, the monks sensed something and suddenly, stormy waves rose in their hearts.

The woman with her face covered could not sense anything at all!

Anyone who can travel with this Lady of Yudu Mountain must be extraordinary. Who is the other party? !

"Hahahaha, fellow Taoist, I've been waiting for you for a long time!"

Looking at the grand ceremony in front of him, Chong Fan was surprised for a moment, and then calmed down.

"The Ghost King has a heart."

This kind of ceremony, in previous lives, would have meant the emperor bringing along all the civil and military officials to welcome the emperor, which was indeed a great honor.

The Nuomo Ghost King smiled, then turned around, took the treasure box from the Ghost Weaver Girl, and handed it over personally, "Thank you for this great victory, fellow Taoist, for lending me the treasure to help me out of my urgent need!"

After he finished speaking, the monks behind the Numo Ghost King, led by three great Dongxu masters, imitated the etiquette of the Great Zhou Dynasty and bowed their hands in unison as a way of expressing their gratitude.

it is more than words.

After Chongfan accepted the treasure box, he looked at the Ghost King, then at the person beside him. Seeing this, the Ghost King immediately understood, and the smile on his face gradually faded. He said:

"If you don't mind, please follow me and my subordinates into the city of Shadu first, so that we can welcome you."

Hearing this, Chongfan nodded, knowing what the two were going to do.

She was not worried at all, believing that the two of them knew what to do.

The ghost king Nuo Mo said to the monks behind him: "You all go back first! Remember to entertain the distinguished guests well."

Upon hearing this, all the ghost cultivators and human cultivators bowed their heads and said, “Yes!”

Chongfan briefly said goodbye to Fuluan, and then, under the guidance of the monks from the Xisha Kingdom, he entered the city gate.

Outside the city gates, only Fuluan and Nuomo Ghost King were left.

After there was no one else at the scene, the Ghost King looked solemnly at the person opposite him, with fire in his eyes, the corners of his mouth drooping, and the aura around him was heavy, completely different from his previous friendly attitude.

"Humph, since you are really here, let's settle our years of grievances today!"

Hearing this, Fuluan's expression was still casual and she just nodded slightly, as if she didn't take the other person seriously at all.

"Alright."

As soon as they finished speaking, the two of them immediately transformed into two streams of light, one black and one blue. They rose into the sky in an instant and disappeared no more.

-

The city of Shadu.

Shadu City is the royal capital of the Xisha Kingdom and is named after its proximity to Shadu Mountain.

Chongfan walked and looked along the way, admiring the exotic scenery.

The city walls are tall and thick, and most of the houses are built with local stones, wood and adobe. The roofs are low and flat. At first glance, the colors are mostly yellow and white, but there are also green plants dotted in between. It is not as elegant and exquisite as the brackets and eaves of the Great Zhou Dynasty, nor as majestic and dreamy as the ice houses of the Cangyuan people. It has a kind of simple and wild beauty.

There was a constant stream of pedestrians on the street, wearing loose clothes and looking peaceful. Some were even leading camels and horses, as well as a kind of pack animal unique to the Xisha Kingdom called "Sand Rhino" that looked like a rhinoceros with hard and rough skin, parading through the streets.

Perhaps because she was a human cultivator, the person who guided her and temporarily served as her tour guide was also a human cultivator, who called himself Feng Yuan.

She was dressed in a neat white dress and a hooded robe. Apart from the bracelets on her hands, there was almost no other decoration. Her temperament was casual and natural.

If you don’t know, you might think he is an exotic ranger.

But she could clearly feel that this person was also a great Dongxu master.

Along the way, he continued to enthusiastically introduce the various customs of the city of Shadu, but did not cross the line, and there was a hint of respect.

When he arrived at the center of the city and saw a temple built with huge stones, Chongfan couldn't help but stop.

It is estimated that some of those stones weigh several tons, and there are exquisite relief carvings on the outside. The overall appearance is tall and solemn.

A large number of residents came in and out, looking peaceful and pious.

"That is......"

"Oh, that's the temple dedicated to the Ghost King. A few decades ago, a notice was issued saying that there was no need to force people to worship him anymore, and that people could have freedom of belief from then on. However, as the ghosts in the country were gradually restrained and separated from humans, incidents caused by ghosts became less and less."

As she spoke, she smiled, her eyes full of warmth, "Everyone is caring and can feel the changes over the years. Therefore, the number of people offering sacrifices has not decreased much, but has become more pious. Not only that, even the human cultivators in Xisha Country are having a much better life."

Hearing this, Chong Fan couldn't help but feel relieved.

Suddenly, Feng Yuan looked over with sincerity and respect in his eyes, "After all, apart from the actions of Lord Ghost King, all the credit belongs to Her Majesty!"

All are not fools.

Everyone knows that the change of Nuomo Ghost King began after the "Border Incident".

At that time, the only ones working together with the Numo Ghost King were the Jade Dushan Goddess and her disciples.

It is absolutely impossible to say that this lady had no influence on this.

Not to mention, this great victory at the northern border was also due to the treasure that the queen kindly lent.

Hearing this, Chongfan smiled and said, "That's good..."

-

Three days later.

When Nuo Mo Ghost King and Fu Luan came back, they saw that one of them was unwilling and dejected, while the other was relaxed and carefree.

But Chongfan could clearly feel that the deep depression and sinisterness that had been shrouding the Ghost King had dissipated a lot, as if blown away by the wind.

Although I don’t know what happened in the process, the result is clear at a glance.

"I lost. As promised, you can go to that place at will and I will not stop you anymore." said the Ghost King.

"Then thank you, Ghost King!"

Just as the two were about to leave, the Ghost King suddenly said, "Please wait a moment!"

Hearing this, Chongfan stopped immediately and asked puzzledly: "I wonder what else is going on?"

The Ghost King hesitated to speak, and after a while he sighed, "I have been searching for that place for thousands of years. Although I no longer expect to gain anything from it, I want to see with my own eyes what the holy mountain looks like, and put an end to this obsession."

As he spoke, he bowed solemnly, "I have an unwelcome request. If you really go in, please use this item to record the scenery there. When you return, I will definitely reward you generously!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a flash of light appeared in his hand, and a piece of shadow stone lay quietly in his palm.