I am a ghost messenger, why do I need a long life?

Xu An narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at Bao Zheng's dark face. Many thoughts flashed through his mind in an instant.

During their short time together, he had gradually built up trust in this Justice of Heaven.

But this does not mean that he can reveal all his secrets without any defense.

He couldn't possibly tell what the system was about.

What's more, the other party only asked why he was hiding his incompetence.

When they first met, Xu An felt that Bao Zheng saw through his strength at a glance.

There are several realms between the two sides, and the gap in strength is like a chasm of heavenly punishment.

Without extreme special means, his self-suppression would be easily seen through.

After a brief hesitation, Xu An said softly:

"I know full well that even the most outstanding tree in the forest will be destroyed by the wind."

"Oh?"

Bao Zheng looked at him with a little surprise, feeling that he was not telling the truth.

"Have you forgotten, Lord Yama, that I was so outstanding in the mortal world that I was forced to work myself to death due to overwork?"

Seeing that he didn't believe it, Xu An shook his head with a wry smile.

What just happened was seen clearly by everyone in the yamen.

No matter how perceptive Bao Zheng was, he basically believed it at this moment and did not go back to investigate further.

But what he wanted to say was not that Xu An was deliberately showing weakness.

Looking up at his helpless expression, Bao Zheng continued:

"But now, you are in Yinting. I think Yang Wei admires you very much and will speak up for you at the critical moment."

Xu An looked at Bao Zheng's dark face and couldn't read his thoughts, so he chose to remain silent.

As for Yang Wei, he was not sure what kind of ghost the other party was.

No matter how you look at it, he has ample reasons to distance himself from himself.

But instead of doing so, he spoke up for himself at the critical moment.

It was because the courage and decisiveness I showed when I played wolf dance with him that night made him look at me with admiration.

Or did I really just misunderstand him, and he is actually a good ghost at heart?

Xu An didn't know. What he wanted to know more now was why Bao Zheng asked these questions.

Thinking of this, he continued:

"If you have anything to say, Lord Yan, please speak directly."

"See, I knew you were a smart person. When you talk to smart people, you're always so clear."

Bao Zheng saw that he was not obsessed with the problem, smiled and praised him, and then said:

"The Yin Court's great calamity is approaching. You've heard what Meng Po said. She hopes that we can improve our strength as quickly as possible. After this is over, I will prepare to transcend the calamity and become an immortal as soon as possible."

"You have good strength and talent, and I like your way of dealing with people. Before I leave, I know if you have any difficulties in your practice, so I will help you."

Xu An was slightly stunned. He didn't expect that Bao Zheng would finally talk about this matter.

He raised his eyes, looked at the other person's dark face and said:

"Lord Yan, as far as I know, you were originally the reincarnation of Wenquxingjun of the Divine Court. After enduring tribulations and rebuilding in the human world, you entered the Yin Court. Becoming an immortal should not be difficult for you. Why have you been putting it off until now?"

Xu An knew clearly that according to the current understanding of the three realms, Bao Zheng was simply the reincarnation of an immortal.

Moreover, he is an immortal with great power who takes the initiative to reincarnate and experience tribulations.

For a person like him, it is definitely not difficult to reverse fate, overcome heavenly tribulations, ascend to Mahayana, and reopen the gate of heaven within a hundred years.

But the accumulated time from reincarnation in other worlds to entering the underworld has already exceeded a thousand years.

Xu An didn't understand why he had never become an immortal.

Bao Zheng looked at Xu An, his dark face showing a slight change of expression.

He thought for a moment before explaining:

"During those years in the human world, I saw too many people and too many things. By day, I examined the Yang and by night, I judged the Yin. My state of mind gradually changed."

"After entering the Yin Court, I was appointed by the Emperor of the Yin Court to serve as the King of the Ten Courts of Hell. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, this position rotates every three thousand years. I have been in office for fourteen hundred years now."

"If the Yellow Springs Space had not been struck by a calamity, in another 1,600 years, when my term of office was complete, I would have transcended the calamity and become a Ghost Immortal. At that time, whether I stayed or left would be entirely up to me."

"Unfortunately, I deeply understand the necessity of Meng Po's thoughts. The great calamity of the Three Realms is approaching. Only by improving our strength as soon as possible can we survive and protect ourselves in this chaotic world."

Talking about these things, Xu An clearly saw that memories appeared on Bao Zheng's face, and his eyes, which were shining with brilliance, were full of worry.

"Will there really be a catastrophe in the Three Realms?"

Xu An looked at Bao Zheng and Meng Po, powerful people of this level, and became worried.

Looking up, he saw that the sky over the entire Yin Court had gradually become dark.

As the lights come on, ghosts appear everywhere.

In the Yangzhou Yinting, there was no unusual situation at all.

If he didn't know that Huangquan was destroyed, he would really think that the world was peaceful and nothing had happened, and he would just spend his ghost life without thinking about anything.

"You already know the answer, so why ask me?"

Seeing Xu An seemed to be seeking inner comfort, Bao Zheng shook his head and continued:

"I see that you don't seem to have any problems with your cultivation. Instead, you asked me other questions. I guess that female cultivator from the Shangqing Sect was very helpful to you, right?"

When asked about this, Xu An suddenly had an idea in his mind and said:

"Lord Yan, I seem to know some clues about the spies in the Three Realms!"

"Ok?"

Bao Zheng frowned slightly and looked at Xu An with some disbelief.

"That day, Mu Linjiang and I were discussing the affairs of the mortal world. We saw three people practicing evil techniques, refining the Ten Thousand Souls Coin. They invaded the human world through the Styx, gathering countless ghosts from Yangzhou who had died, devouring and refining their spirits. They were then killed by Mu Linjiang with a single sword strike."

"One of them, the divine fetus, was not dead yet and was taken into custody by Mu Linjiang. According to him, they are all cultivators from the Lishan Sword Sect. They came here under the orders of the sect elders."

When these words came out, Bao Zheng narrowed his eyes slightly, his heart trembled slightly, and he said in a deep voice:

"Why didn't you tell me earlier?"

Xu An explained:

"I don't trust other people in Yin Court."

Bao Zheng heard this and nodded:

"It's no wonder you're so cautious. The Lishan Sword Sect is a major sect in the mortal world. Many cultivators have emerged from it, opening the gates to heaven and transcending tribulations to become immortals. Its power and depth are truly formidable."

"Did Mu Linjiang return to the sect to report, or did he go to investigate alone?"

Seeing that Bao Zheng had keenly guessed the development of the situation, Xu An quickly said:

"That day, I parted with her in such a hurry that I didn't ask her in detail. But judging by her intentions, it was clear that she wanted to investigate on her own first."

"broken!"

Bao Zheng's expression suddenly changed, and he said:

"If it were just a small number of the Lishan Sword Sect cultivators secretly practicing evil techniques, it would be fine. But I'm afraid the entire sect is protecting them. They've become spies of the Three Realms and running dogs of the Dark Dao State!"

"If she doesn't return home soon after killing the three people, her sect will surely discover her. Even if she has great talent and is the most outstanding heir of Shangqing, she will still be in danger!"

Thinking of this, Bao Zheng continued:

"Tell Yang Wei that I have to leave first. Let him govern Yangzhou well. I will be back soon!"