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

"Senior Ying, here's your tea." A slender, delicate-looking little demon appeared at Ying Ni's table. Mu Ya, who was standing beside Ying Ni, turned to look. The demon's long hair cascaded down like a cascade, jet-black and shiny. Her eyes, like the brightest stars in the night sky, gleamed with cleverness and curiosity. Her skin was as white as jade, exuding the delicate fragrance of locust flowers. She wore a long dress woven from locust leaves, light and flowing, swaying gently in the breeze, like the most lively spirit in the forest.

"Are you a locust tree demon?" Mu Ya smelled the fragrance of locust flowers and curiously asked the little demon who poured tea for her.

"My dear, I am indeed transformed from a locust tree." The little demon did not feel inferior because she was a demon. These female demons, who were transformed from plants and trees, were discovered by Tao Yao and taken under her protection from the moment they transformed.

"Xiao Huai, please prepare five superior guest rooms for me." Ying Ni observed the conversation but did not intervene. Currently, plants and trees were difficult to transform into human form, and those who could successfully do so were all spirits who practiced orthodox Taoist techniques.

"Understood, Senior Ying." Xiao Huai put the tray away and walked briskly to the counter. "Grandpa Hui, Senior Ying needs five superior guest rooms."

In the center of the counter, an ancient cypress tree stood majestically. Time had carved countless scars into its rough bark, as if telling of its vicissitudes. Atop the tree, a face, etched with the marks of time, loomed, as if silently observing its surroundings. Suddenly, the trunk began to slowly twist, as if performing a mysterious ritual. As the trunk twisted, five room tokens, gleaming with a strange light, quietly slid from its branches, landing lightly on Xiao Huai's tray like gifts from heaven. After completing this series of mysterious and graceful movements, the cypress tree seemed to sink into a deep slumber, tranquil and solemn.

Muya and the others were stunned when they saw this scene. They originally thought that the cypress tree was just a decoration, but they never expected that it was actually a cypress spirit.

Ying Ni snapped her fingers briskly in front of them, then took the tokens from Xiao Huai. Noticing their renewed attention, she pushed four tokens toward them. "Mu Ya will be staying with me, and you two will share a room. If anything unusual happens, signal immediately. Also, you may move freely within the inn, but please do not disturb others. If you plan to go out, you must travel together."

As Ying Meng finished speaking, Di Xin, Gu Yanqing, Jingkong and Gu Qingxiao each took a token.

"By the way, I'd like to explain the rules of Youdu to you. The underworld was founded by Houtu, who later transformed into the Six Paths of Reincarnation. The Emperor of Fengdu is solely responsible for managing the underworld. Youdu City was established by the Wu Clan, led by Houtu, so mentioning Houtu is forbidden here. When you're out and about, there's no need to avoid them." Ying Li's expression became particularly serious when she mentioned Houtu. "In Youdu, all shops use Nether Stones for settlement. Of course, bartering is also possible. The latter requires a certain level of discernment, but I suggest you avoid it. Also, if you don't have Nether Stones, you can try exchanging spirit stones or natural treasures with the little demons in the shops."

Ying Ni pointed at the ghost officers patrolling outside and asked, "Do you see these ghost officers?"

"I see." They glanced at the ghost outside the window, then turned around and nodded.

"They are completely different from the ghost messengers of the underworld. These are people with profound merit. Their merits are so great that even Hou Tu cannot arrange their reincarnation. Therefore, after consultation with Fengdu Emperor and the Ten Directions Yama Luo, they are allowed to move freely in the underworld and even hold positions. If you encounter them, you must be respectful, as among them may be heroes who sacrificed their lives during special times." Ying Lie emphasized this point. After all, the people of that era endured hardships unimaginable to ordinary people and experienced pain that the world cannot understand.

As Gu Yanqing and the others gradually realized that those people might be their ancestors, their expressions suddenly became extremely serious, as if shaken by an invisible force. Even Miao Yimo, who usually loved to joke and liven up the atmosphere, seemed unusually solemn at this moment, as if enveloped by a sacred atmosphere. A glint of respect flashed in Emperor Xin's eyes, his gaze filled with deep admiration and respect. He had thoroughly studied that humiliating period of history and knew that the Chinese nation had endured countless hardships and difficulties to ultimately achieve the peace and security of today. This history is not just a written record; it is a glorious chapter forged with the blood and lives of countless ancestors. Every Chinese person should remember this history, draw strength from it, and move forward.

"The laws of the underworld are simple and clear: the strong survive, and strength is the key to everything. Nether City, this land, is guarded by several powerful guardians, making it more peaceful than other places. You carry within you the guide to the underworld, and therefore, righteous cultivators, demons, and witches will all treat you with a certain respect due to the prestige of the underworld. As for those evil spirits and ghosts, they cannot invade you or take your bodies. However, you must be wary of those who practice demonic arts and those who cultivate evil techniques." Ying Yun continued, "Okay, everyone can move freely now."

As Ying Huan finished speaking, the others quickly went upstairs to stow their luggage. Several men went out together, and Mu Ya, unable to find Ying Huan, invited Xiao Huai to join her on a tour of Youdu. Xiao Huai had originally planned to rest, but because her sister Tao Yao had just suddenly left, she was forced to come out to greet the guests. She was the only one in the inn at the moment; the other transformed sisters had already reached the equivalent of the human Nascent Soul stage and were leaving to seek their own opportunities. She had previously been cultivating in the inn, rarely having the opportunity to go out, so she gladly accepted Mu Ya's invitation.

Muya was delighted to see Xiaohuai agree. Together, they left the inn and headed out onto the main street. The streets were bustling with people, and stalls overflowed with all sorts of unusual and bizarre items. They wandered aimlessly along the street until, as they passed a stall, Muya suddenly felt a powerful desire from her Pure Wood Spiritual Root, as if longing for something. Muya paused, cautiously moving back and forth, trying to determine the source of this feeling. Finally, she stopped in front of the stall that caught her eye.