The King of Xiuxianjuan returns to modern times and becomes a landlord

"I want to lead a few people to the underworld. I would like to ask the ghost to help me and give me a talisman to guide me." Seeing that the Ox-Head and Horse-Faced Demons were so timid, Ying Ni stopped blaming them and told them the purpose of her visit.

The Ox-Head and Horse-Faced Demons were instantly relieved. They hadn't come to cause trouble, merely to obtain a few travel permits. They were confident that even if they let them go, the King of Hell wouldn't have a problem. After all, a few travel permits could eliminate a potential source of instability, and the rest of the trivial matters were no problem at all.

Ying Ni led the nine men to the towering gates of Hell, her gaze fixed solemnly on the Ox-Head and Horse-Face. The Horse-Face stepped forward, his hands waving like flowing water, his voice muttering a low, melodious incantation. Mysterious runes danced in the air like phantoms, emitting a faint, eerie blue glow. These mysterious runes served as credentials for passage into the underworld. Nine unique marks signified special privileges for unimpeded passage within the underworld, imbuing it with the dignity and unfathomable power of the underworld. The runes were inscribed: "This guide, bestowed by Fengdu Heaven upon the Great Emperor Yama, is essential for all who seek reincarnation and ascension. Only with this guide can one reach the underworld and begin their journey to a new life." The runes were stamped with the seals of the "City God of the Underworld" and the "Fengdu County Government," attesting to their authority.

The Horse-Faced Demon's magic was precise and swift. He imprinted the nine marks upon the souls of the nine men one by one. The marks seemed to possess life, deeply embedded in their spirits, closely connected to the light of their lives. Gu Yanqing and the others felt a strange power coursing through their bodies. They knew that from this moment on, they would be able to freely travel through every corner of the underworld, unhindered by any obstacle.

Ying Ni stood by, witnessing all this unfold. She knew that the Horse-Faced Demon's magic wasn't just for passage, but also for protection. With these marks, they could not only enter the underworld safely, but also receive the protection of the underworld gods when necessary.

"Why is it your turn to carry out the duty of guiding souls today? Where have those two gentlemen, Black and White Impermanence, gone?" Ying Ni stared intently at the Horse-Faced Demon performing magic, and couldn't help but ask the Ox-Headed Demon beside her curiously.

Niutou's face darkened instantly upon hearing Ying Ni's question. He and Horse-Face didn't usually engage in soul-snatching. If it weren't for the careless actions of the Black and White Impermanence, how could he have come into contact with Ying Ni?

"They are healing their wounds and gathering their souls!" Niu Tou responded to Ying Ni helplessly. Even though they were both ghost messengers from the underworld, he still had to save some face for his two companions.

"Healing? Did they summon the wrong soul, or were they attacked by an evil spirit?" Ying Li noticed the abnormality of Niu Tou and thought about the usual temperament of the Black and White Impermanence. She knew in her heart that these two had either caused trouble or been attacked by ghosts.

Seeing Ying Nie guess so easily, the Bull Chieftain felt a surge of admiration. He recalled this woman, who had solved countless difficult problems for the Black and White Impermanence during their years on the Xuanming Continent. She had helped them track down escaped spirits and quell rebellions in the underworld.

Who could have imagined that after embarking on her journey to immortality, she would tragically perish. The people of the underworld thought her soul had already been scattered, but unexpectedly, she had simply returned to her own world. Her departure, for the underworld, was not only the loss of a life, but also the loss of a capable assistant who could help the Black and White Impermanence clean up the mess.

I remember when the Underworld received the news of Ying Ni's death, all the ghost officials were heartbroken. Her passing wasn't just the loss of a life, but also the loss of a capable assistant who could help the Black and White Impermanence clean up the mess. Over the years, the King of Hell and the Judge had become increasingly irritable, all thanks to those two.

While Ying Niu was conversing with Niu Tou, Horse-Faced Guard had already marked Gu Yanqing and the others. Immediately, Horse-Faced Guard returned to Niu Tou's side and warned them, "Time is running out. We must return quickly to complete our delivery."

Niutou glanced at the deep night and realized that time was running out. If he didn't return quickly, the King of Hell would nag him again.

"Let's go!" Niu Tou called out loudly, and Ma Mian walked in front, holding the chains tightly in his hands. The ghosts naturally rose slowly with his steps.

Ying Ni followed gently behind, Mu Ya followed closely in Ying Ni's steps, while Gu Yanqing and others followed in turn, and Bai Fan was responsible for the rear guard.

Ying Ni stepped lightly into the dim passage, followed closely by Gu Yanqing and others, who remained highly alert.

"Sister Ying, are they heading to Mengpo Village?" Mu Ya gently pulled Ying Ni's sleeve, following the trajectory of the ghosts in front, and asked in a low voice.

Gu Yanqing and the others listened attentively, but Bai Fan rolled his eyes slightly, showing his contempt.

"You must be deeply attracted by the plot of "The Ferryman." When Ying Li heard Mia say this, she realized that she must be obsessed with the plot of the TV series.

"Ah, isn't it?" Mu Ya never expected that Ying Li's words would be so sharp and accurately reveal her admiration for the drama.

"I'll explain it to you in detail! According to tradition, after a person passes away, their soul will go to the Ghost Gate. Usually, the Black and White Impermanence guide the soul to the Ghost Gate. Then, the soul must travel along a road." Ying Ni stared at the blazing red ahead, pointed at that area and said, "That's the fiery red road ahead, the Yellow Springs Road. Along the way, fiery red flowers of the other shore bloom. From a distance, it looks like a carpet paved with blood. Because its red is like flames, it is described as the 'Fire Road'. This is also the only scenery and color on the long Yellow Springs Road, guiding people on the road to the underworld."

"Senior Ying, I've observed that there are still many lonely souls wandering on the Yellow Springs Road. I remember the great master in the temple once said that these souls died abnormal deaths before their life span was complete. They can neither ascend to heaven nor be reincarnated, let alone enter the underworld. They can only wander aimlessly on the Yellow Springs Road until their life span ends. Only then can they go to the underworld and wait for the order of King Yama. Their final destination will be determined based on their good and evil deeds in this life. Is that true?" Jingkong noticed that there were still some souls wandering on the Yellow Springs Road, so he raised this question.

Ying Ni gazed at the wandering souls. "Indeed, they cannot enter the underworld because their lifespans haven't yet ended. Others resist, unwilling to return to that netherworld. However, please do not underestimate them. Some have wandered here for decades, while others may have experienced hundreds or even thousands of years. They are here, simply waiting for a chance of improvement."

"What kind of opportunity?" Mu Ya also looked over there, and heard Ying Ni's voice in her ears. She whispered that some people there had been waiting for a thousand years just to catch a glimpse of that rare opportunity.

Ying Ni's eyes moved, sweeping over the companions behind her. Except for Bai Fan, although the others maintained necessary vigilance towards the things around them, they had grown up under the protection of the red flag since childhood and still retained a precious innocence.

"Of course it's an opportunity to take over someone else's body. They are targeting cultivators like you who are blessed with natural talents. If you don't have a guide with you and don't follow the ghost messenger, there are only two outcomes at this moment. Either you will be replaced by them, or you will be destroyed together with them." Ying Li slowly uttered each word, shattering everyone's fantasy and forcing them to face the cruel reality.

Mu Ya hung her head in frustration, and Gu Yanqing and the others also abandoned their former arrogance, especially Tianjizi, who activated the defensive equipment given by the headmaster without hesitation, and everyone also activated their own protective weapons.