67: Chapter 67: Entering the Ghost Domain 67: Chapter 67: Entering the Ghost Domain Back in his private room, Zhang San lay down to sleep.
Although he was in a den of ghosts and monsters, Zhang San chose to sleep for a while.
In his dream, Zhang San dread of a gray-haired old grandfather arriving at his house’s doorstep, passing down the Ghost Summoning thod to him, which could interrogate and even control ghosts and gods, and even utilize the power of ghosts and gods.
However, this technique could only be applied to those ghosts and gods who had committed sins.
When facing kind ghosts and gods who had not done any evil, he found it difficult to subdue them.
When he awoke, the first thing Zhang San thought of was, if he encountered Zhao Siyang in Shehong Stockade, he would be invincible.
He knew, with the power of ghosts and gods at his command, a battle within the sa realm would surely make him unbeatable!
Zhang San chuckled smugly to himself and walked out of the room confidently, noticing Zhao Siyang helping to serve dishes while Third Miss Gan even assisted the won in the kitchen.
As soon as Zhang San entered the room, he learned that the next day was the seventh birthday of Wang Laohao’s son, but since Wang Dada arrived a day earlier, they decided to use the food prepared early to entertain Wang Dada.
When the dishes were all served, the family of three and five guests all knelt down to sit.
Even though Wang Dada was invited to take the seat of honor, he felt quite uncomfortable.
Zhang San pondered—since the ghosts in Shehong Stockade had not provoked him, there was really no need to confront Zhao Siyang here.
He planned to look for an opportunity to run soon.
Since this was a dwelling place for ghosts, the pursuing forces behind him would probably not dare to co close carelessly.
So, as long as he kept fleeing east, once he got out of the ghost’s territory, he would be able to et up with his teammates.
If Zhao Siyang really chased after him, he’d demand a battle within the sa realm; relying on the formidable power of the Tyrant Body Three Pills Technique combined with the Ghost Summoning thod, Zhao Siyang would only be left defeated on the ground.
Thinking of this, Zhang San happily started serving himself dishes but then thought that maybe not everyone in this family was alive, so he offered a piece of at to Song Dingbo, who was beside him.
“Song has been working hard leading the way, here, you eat first.”
Song Dingbo didn’t move his chopsticks at all, although he claid to catch ghosts and had indeed sold many for money.
But those ghosts were not scary at all!
The Wang Laohao family, on the other hand, were even less scary, yet every ti Zhang San thought about how Wang Laohao, who was supposed to be dead, was living well, he felt uneasy inside.
Wang Dada felt the sa, and seeing that no one was eating much, he directly spoke up, “Laohao, your uncle has a question.
After that day, where did you go, how did you end up here?”
Wang Laohao smiled and said, “Uncle, didn’t you co to the cell the night before to tell that the corrupt official frad and I was dood with a capital cri?
I originally wanted to plead my innocence publicly, but you told you’d cut the rope and let run for it, and I believed you.
After all, you are my real uncle; how could you deceive ?”
“That day, after you cut the rope, I just ran and ran.
Strangely, from noon until sunset, I wasn’t tired at all.
I just kept running, not knowing how long I had run; at last, I t my wife.
She said that a highly skilled individual told her to wait here for , and then we settled down in Shehong Stockade.”
“Actually, I’ve always wanted to go thank you in person, Uncle.
But I was afraid others might see and cause you trouble, so I never did.”
Wang Dada thought it better to tell the truth.
However, as Wang Dada was about to speak, Zhao Siyang handed him a bowl of soup.
“Wang, this soup is good, give it a try.”
After passing the soup to Wang, Zhao Siyang served himself another bowl and slowly started drinking.
Seeing Zhao Siyang drinking the soup, Zhang San guessed the food must be safe, so he too served himself so soup to drink.
Eating with Zhao Siyang had to be safe.
Zhang San didn’t know why, but sothing felt off once the food reached his stomach.
Yet he couldn’t pinpoint what exactly was wrong.
After taking a few sips of the soup, Wang Dada felt he couldn’t resolve his inner turmoil without speaking up.
He set down his soup bowl and grabbed his nephew’s hand, “Nephew, the truth is, I…”
“Old Wang, pass so of that dish next to you, I’m hungry,”
Zhao Siyang passed his bowl over.
Wang Dada had no choice but to serve Zhao Siyang so dishes first.
Zhang San felt sothing was off—since when could Zhao Siyang eat so much?
Just then, Wang Dada attempted to speak again.
Zhao Siyang patted Wang Dada and said, “Look at the amount of food your daughter-in-law has cooked.
Don’t just talk, eat!
It’s delicious.”
Third Miss Gan chid in from the side, “So of it was made by too; don’t mind if it’s not up to par.”
Helplessly, Wang Dada could only try a bit of each dish and absentmindedly praised how delicious they were.
anwhile, at the western side of Severed Head Rock, six factions had gathered.
Nobody expected the Giant Python of the Dragon Serpent Gang to be guarding this place, only to fall asleep.
Following the scent left by the female thief, everyone confird that the three of them had entered the Ghost Domain, which changed the color of everyone’s faces.
“If they’ve entered the Ghost Domain, doesn’t that an the blueprint will never return to the mortal world?”
“Not necessarily, that female thief is very skilled, and the Taoist who is her accomplice is a powerful figure from the Purple Mansion Realm; they couldn’t possibly fail to find their way out of the Ghost Domain.”
At that mont, few were concerned about Zhang San any longer; everyone was only concerned about the whereabouts of the blueprint.
“Gentlen, let’s all prepare, and then enter the Ghost Domain together.
As for whether we can find the blueprint or even survive, we’ll have to leave it to Heavenly Mandate,”
Although many were frightened, the blueprint for the Seven-Star Repeating Crossbow could definitely affect the developnt of a Martial Path Sect.
Officer Bai from the Town Martial Office gathered his n for preparation, then called over Wei and Ling.
“Not everyone should enter; you two take a few people and keep an eye on those four with the surna Han.
Take a detour to the east side of the Ghost Domain and wait there.
If we haven’t co out in three days, seek help.”
After giving the orders, Officer Bai went to look for the others but was stopped by Ling.
“Officer Bai, you should know so of my story, so why won’t you let enter the Ghost Domain?
If anyone could survive coming out of that place, it would be !”
“I know, and that’s why you must be our trump card.
Also, use your Paper Folding Technique to create so decoys to blend in with us as we enter.
Once inside, I’ll destroy the decoys and claim we got separated to prevent suspicion from the other factions,”
Ling knew Officer Bai had his own plans, so he could only agree.
However, no one noticed the cruel smile that curled at the corners of Bai Yucheng’s mouth as he turned to leave.
The Ghost Domain, the dwelling of ghosts and abandoned by the mortal world.
The living may leave, but the dead remain forever.
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[Note 31]Citation Explanation
The Ghost Summoning thod is cited from “Cloud Scrolls of the Seven Seals” which discusses the essentials of invocation and summoning directed at the central region and the realms of the Three Sovereigns and the Five Peaks.
It is profoundly effective in commanding spirits and containing demons, initially reliant on the use of talismans and gradually evolving into a science.
Moreover, it started to mimic earthly legal systems, establishing laws for the realm of spirits and ghosts, such as the Female Ghost Green Decree and the Fengdu Black Decree.
thods analogous to earthly judicial summoning were devised, leading to the creation of “Heavenly Prison” or Fengdu Prison to detain spirits and administer interrogations.
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