After becoming a ghost, hold the boss's thigh tightly

At the end of the winding path in the back mountain, in front of a small cave half-hidden by vines, Mu Qing and Qiu Mian stopped, the light of the heart lamps shining in their hands.

"It seems that this is the place where the heart lamp guided us to." Mu Qing said softly, looking at the deep cave entrance with a firm gaze.

Qiu Mian nodded, with a barely perceptible nervousness in her voice: "Well, it feels like this place is full of unknowns, but also contains some kind of power. We have to be careful."

The two slowly walked into the cave, and as they went deeper, the cold air became stronger. Suddenly, a figure appeared in the dimness, and the evil ghost's eyes, which flashed with reluctance and desire, stared at the heart lamps in their hands.

"Hmph, a ghost and a heavenly master dare to step into my territory." The evil ghost's voice was low and hoarse, full of provocation.

Mu Qing tightly grasped the sword, the tip of the sword trembling slightly, and she responded coldly: "We are not here to fight with you, we just don't want you to harm innocent people."

Qiu Mian smiled slightly, with the will-o'-the-wisp dancing on her fingertips: "Evil ghost, if you are willing to leave on your own, we may be able to spare your life."

The evil ghost laughed loudly, and the voice echoed in the cave: "Spare me? You are too naive! Now that you are here, don't even think about leaving alive!"

The battle was about to start, Mu Qing and Qiu Mian cooperated well, the sword light and the will-o'-the-wisp intertwined. However, the strength of the evil ghost was beyond their imagination, and the battle fell into a stalemate.

"This is not a solution." Mu Qing panted. She looked at Qiu Mian with a determined look in her eyes. "We must find its weakness."

Qiu Mian nodded. She noticed that the light of the heart lamp seemed to have some effect on the evil ghost, and she thought to herself: "Perhaps, we can break the heart lamp."

So, the two began to adjust their strategies. Mu Qing deliberately exposed his flaws to attract the evil ghost's attention, while Qiu Mian took the opportunity to increase the attack of the will-o'-the-wisp. Just when the evil ghost was distracted, Mu Qing suddenly turned around and broke the heart lamp.

At this time, the evil ghost was severely damaged, and all the power it had previously obtained dissipated.

"This is a good opportunity!" Following Mu Qing's reminder, Qiu Mian held the bell in his hand and smashed it towards the evil ghost. At the same time, Mu Qing injected lightning power into the sword in his hand and slashed at the evil ghost fiercely.

The evil ghost suffered this double blow, let out a shrill scream, and his body flew backwards involuntarily, hitting the wall heavily. However, at this moment, the evil ghost's body suddenly became uncertain, as if it was about to disappear.

Qiu Mian and Mu Qing looked at each other and realized that the situation was not good. They knew that this evil ghost seemed to have some special ability that could allow his body to switch between reality and illusion to avoid attacks.

At this time, the faces of both men became solemn. They felt a strong pressure, but they did not retreat. Instead, they mustered up their courage and prepared to face this life-and-death battle.

As the evil ghost shouted in despair and anger, "You forced me to do this!", the air in the cave seemed to freeze, making people feel suffocated. It suddenly opened its mouth, and a bead emitting a dark light spewed out of its mouth, suspended in the air.

The bead exuded a frightening aura, which made the two people feel terrified. But they knew that there was no way out now, and only by defeating this evil ghost could they save their own lives and the lives of others.

Then, a deep and ancient spell echoed in every corner of the cave. The sound contained endless dark power, which made people shudder. At the same time, black light surged out like a tide, illuminating the surroundings like midnight, completely dark.

The two of them stared at the bead with their eyes wide open, praying silently in their hearts. They knew that the next battle would be even more difficult, but they also believed that as long as they persisted, they would be able to defeat this terrible evil ghost.

"Master, help me!" The evil ghost suddenly knelt on the ground, his voice was shrill, with endless despair and pleading. This sudden change made Mu Qing and Qiu Mian feel a palpitation. However, just as they were alert, the scene outside began to distort.

A strong wind suddenly blew up, and the entrance of the cave seemed to be torn open by an invisible hand. A strong suction force swept them into a strange world. Here, the sky collapsed, the earth sank, dark clouds covered the sun, and the air was filled with thick despair and fear. Taoist priests and monks could be seen everywhere, but they were all weak, as if suppressed by an invisible force. In the distance, the gate of the ghost world was wide open, and the sound of ghosts crying and wolves howling was endless. The whole world seemed to be swallowed by darkness and chaos.

"Liu Yang! Mu Yang! And Yan An!" Mu Qing exclaimed. She saw many familiar faces struggling in this horrible world. Their figures fell one after another, as if being played by the invisible hand of fate. Anger and grief intertwined, making Mu Qing and Qiu Mian's eyes glow red.

"We can't just sit there and watch!" Qiu Mian clenched his fists and spoke firmly. They rushed towards the black shadow at the same time, which was the source of all the chaos. However, the black shadow was extremely powerful, and every attack was easily resolved by it, and even backfired, leaving them seriously injured.

"This is impossible! We won't lose!" Mu Qing gritted her teeth, but her physical and mental strength were rapidly depleting. Just as she was about to despair, a clear and firm voice suddenly rang in Qiu Mian's mind - it was the voice of the book spirit in her body.

"It's all fake! Don't believe it!" The voice of the book spirit cleansed Qiu Mian's mind like a spring, and she woke up instantly. She suddenly realized that all of this was an illusion created by the evil ghost to confuse them and weaken their will.

"Fake? Yes, it's all fake! They haven't come here yet, it's impossible for them to be here!" Qiu Mian shouted loudly, with unquestionable power in her voice. She closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and used the Heart Purification Spell. As her spell sounded, a warm and pure power surged from her body, quickly dispelling the darkness and chaos around her.

When Qiu Mian opened her eyes again, she found herself back in reality. The evil ghost was taking advantage of their distraction to launch a sneak attack. Qiu Mian did not hesitate to launch a full-strength attack, and at the same time shouted to Mu Qing: "Wake up! That's fake!"

Mu Qing also quickly woke up at Qiu Mian's call. Seeing this, she immediately fought side by side with Qiu Mian, and the two of them launched a fierce attack on the evil ghost. This time, they did not have the previous hesitation and confusion, only firm belief and unyielding will.

After a fierce battle, the evil ghost finally couldn't resist their attack, and it screamed and turned into nothingness. Mu Qing and Qiu Mian smiled at each other, knowing that this battle not only strengthened their faith and friendship, but also made them take another solid step on the road of cultivation.

After destroying the evil spirit that had been haunting the village for a long time, Mu Qing and Qiu Mian walked side by side on the way back to the village. The setting sun stretched their shadows very long, reflecting the relief and determination in their hearts. When they returned to the village, the villagers had been waiting for a long time. They gathered around them, with both expectation and anxiety in their eyes.

"Fellow villagers, we are back." Qiu Mian's voice was steady and powerful. She looked around and continued, "From now on, we no longer need to sacrifice innocent lives to the river god. The real protection comes from the kindness and piety in our hearts. Let us pray together, the river god will feel our heart and continue to protect our village."

After hearing this, the villagers nodded one after another, tears and hope flashing in their eyes. Following Mu Qing's instructions, they knelt on the ground and prayed devoutly towards the river. At that moment, the whole village was surrounded by an unprecedented harmony and tranquility.

However, in a dark corner of the world, a dark shadow slowly opened his eyes. He was covered in a black robe, his face was blurred, and only his eyes flashing with cold light revealed endless ambition and coldness. He stretched out his slender hands and looked carefully, as if he was evaluating his current strength.

"Hmph, a few days of recovery is still too slow." The black shadow muttered to himself, but there was no impatience in his tone, "But it doesn't matter. To me, time is just a chess piece used for planning. That ghost cultivator and Taoist priest are indeed tricky existences, but if you want to gain a foothold in this world, how can you not experience some storms?"

After saying that, the black shadow flashed across thousands of mountains and rivers in an instant and appeared in a strangely decorated room. In the room, a young woman was imprisoned on a gorgeous bed. She was the legendary Nine Yin Girl, who had a special physique that could quickly recover strength. However, even such a physique was barely usable in the eyes of the black shadow.

The shadow slowly walked towards the woman and exhaled a puff of blue smoke. The smoke seemed to have life, wrapping around the woman. Gradually, her eyes began to clear up, as if she had woken up from a deep sleep.

"Husband... you are finally here." The woman's voice was soft and dependent. She looked at the shadow with both love and confusion in her eyes. "Why are we hiding here? Why can't we live openly?"

The shadow smiled slightly, but there was no warmth in that smile: "Light? That's just the fantasy of the weak. In this world, only strength is the only truth. As for you, my Nine Yin Girl, you just need to recover your strength and use it for me. As for other things, you don't need to ask any more questions."

When the woman heard this, a trace of struggle flashed in her eyes, but she finally gave in. She knew that she could not resist this powerful being and could only accept her fate silently.

"Yes, husband." Jiuyinnu's voice was mixed with a hint of helplessness and expectation. She responded softly, with a complex light flashing in her eyes. As her voice fell, the atmosphere between the two seemed to solidify instantly, and an indescribable tension filled the air.

The shadow raised his hand gently, and his fingertips touched Jiuyin Girl's cheek. The action was gentle yet had an irresistible force. There seemed to be a vortex spinning in his deep eyes, which made people involuntarily indulge in it. Then, he slowly approached, and their breathing intertwined, as if the whole world had stopped.

The bed curtains slid down silently at this moment, like a curtain that quietly descended in the night, gently wrapping everything in the room. Inside the curtains, there were two people's fiery figures and intertwined breaths, and every inch of space was filled with the surge and collision of emotions. And that unbearable sound echoed in the dark air, sometimes low, sometimes high, like an ancient spell, awakening the dormant desire and power.

However, beneath this seemingly lingering appearance, there is an unknown undercurrent. Occasionally, a trace of pain and struggle flashed in Jiuyin Girl's eyes. Although her body was obedient, she was full of resistance and fear of this power in her heart. And the black shadow always had a mysterious smile on his face, as if everything was under control.

As time went by, the noise in the room gradually subsided, but the uneasy atmosphere in the air became stronger. It was as if something terrible was gestating and growing in the darkness, ready to burst out at the right time, bringing an unprecedented storm and turmoil to the world.

All this indicates that in the days ahead, the ghost cultivators, Taoist priests and the entire village will face unprecedented challenges and tests. They must unite as one, use wisdom and courage to fight against the evil forces hidden in the dark, and protect the peace and tranquility of this land.

When the last trace of passion gradually dissipated, the black shadow slowly stood up, his eyes returned to their former indifference and depth, as if everything just now was just a fleeting dream. He didn't leave a word, just quietly packed his clothes, and then turned around and left without hesitation, leaving behind only a resolute back and silence in the room.

Jiuyin Girl lay on the bed, exhausted, as if all her strength had been drained away. She stared at the ceiling with empty eyes, without any expression on her face, only the pain and struggle in her heart spreading silently. She knew that her fate was closely linked to the shadow, and she could neither escape nor resist.

"Ahem..." She coughed hard a few times, her voice hoarse and weak. She struggled to sit up, her eyes fell on the bowl of black medicine beside the bed. It was the recovery medicine prepared by Black Shadow for her, bitter and hard to swallow, but she had to drink it. Because she knew that if she died, Lord Black Shadow would not let her family go, and what she exchanged for her freedom and happiness was a bright future for her parents and brother.

She picked up the medicine bowl, took a deep breath, and then closed her eyes and drank it all. The bitter medicine slid down her throat, as if her soul was corroded. She couldn't help but frown, but then relaxed her brows, as if she had gotten used to this kind of pain and torture.

"Why..." She murmured to herself, her voice full of helplessness and sadness, "Why do you want me to endure all this..."

However, all she got was an empty room and endless darkness. She knew that no one could give her an answer, and no one could save her from this purgatory-like life. She could only endure everything silently and wait for the unknown tomorrow.

The moment the shadow left, he twisted his fingers lightly, and a delicate token instantly turned into dust, as if some invisible contract also dissipated along with it. A subtle change filled the air, and a strong and strange breath quietly spread, breaking the original silence and oppression.

At this moment, a figure appeared in the secret room silently like a ghost. He was wearing a black robe, and the hem of the robe swayed gently with his movements, as if countless shadows were moving through it. His face was extremely handsome, but he had an evil charm that transcended the world. His thin lips were slightly raised, revealing a heart-pounding smile.

Those deep eyes seemed to be able to see through people's hearts, and seemed to hide an endless abyss, making people involuntarily indulge in them at a glance. There was an unruly and arrogant look between his eyebrows, as if nothing in the world could catch his eye.

His hair was as black as night, casually draped over his shoulders, with a few strands of hair gently falling on his forehead, adding a bit of laziness and mystery to him. His figure was slender and upright, and his every move revealed an indescribable charm, as if he was a natural king who could easily attract everyone's attention.

"Lord Black Shadow, what do you want me to do?" His voice was deep and magnetic, as melodious and deep as a cello, making it unforgettable. He bowed slightly, but his eyes were always fixed on Black Shadow, as if he wanted to see something from his face.

The shadow turned around, glanced at him coldly, and then said calmly: "I need you to do something..." His voice echoed in the secret room, with an unquestionable majesty and power. The evil man smiled slightly, as if everything was under his control, and then slowly retreated and disappeared into the darkness.

On the other side, Mu Qing and the others also vaguely sensed this uneasy atmosphere. They knew that although the current crisis seemed to have been resolved, the real challenge might have just begun. In order to protect this land and innocent villagers, they must always remain vigilant and be prepared to face any unknown challenges.