He was eight feet tall.
Exceptionally robust.
His stern face exuded an air of aloofness, as if he ruled over all sentient beings.
He resembled a monarch governing the populace.
Upon seeing him appear, Ma Yan was struck dumb with terror.
His soul felt on the verge of disintegration.
He didn't know if this person was the King of Hell, but his imposing presence was too terrifying for him to bear.
He dared not even meet his gaze.
It felt as though a single glance would shatter his soul.
Yan Luo bowed respectfully and said, "Junior Yan Luo greets Senior!"
Yan Luo Wang recognized Chen Nan. After all, when he was in the underworld, Chen Nan had once refined pills for him. He had also severely beaten him before becoming the master of the underworld.
The beating was brutal. They had also discussed the Dao in the snow. Although the man before him looked different from the man in the underworld, Yan Luo Wang was familiar with Chen Nan's aura.
Not only that, he had also heard from the Great Emperor of Fengdu that Chen Nan had become the ruler of the underworld.
Chen Nan took a sip of wine and said casually, "I said I went fishing in the River of Forgetfulness and that you could pour me wine, and this guy here didn't believe me, insisting I was bragging."
"So I called you out, just to prove that I am an honest person and that I didn't lie."
Yan Luo Wang looked at Ma Yan and said angrily, "Sinner Ma Yan, do you know your crime?"
Ma Yan was so terrified that he collapsed onto the ground. He didn't understand how this person knew his name.
"This humble one is guilty, this humble one is guilty!" he kowtowed repeatedly. Although he wasn't sure if this person was Yan Luo Wang, he knew that this was someone he couldn't afford to offend. He also knew that Chen Nan was no ordinary person.
Yes, this made him clearly understand why Chen Nan could see him. Why Chen Nan wasn't flustered at all upon seeing him. And why he even knew how ghosts ate.
Seeing that Ma Yan was on the verge of losing his soul, Chen Nan waved his hand, "Alright, alright. I called Yan Luo out just to prove to you that I wasn't bragging. That's all."
"Since we've met, it's fate. Get up, let's continue drinking."
He then looked at Yan Luo Wang and said, "You'll be responsible for pouring our wine tonight."
Yan Luo Wang was flattered, "It is my honor to pour wine for you."
Ma Yan was on the verge of tears. How could he be worthy of having Yan Luo Wang pour him wine? He was very fortunate. Fortunate that he had been distracted by his greed for wine upon arrival and neglected his mission. If he had come and tried to intimidate Chen Nan, acting all arrogant, would he have met a good end? Let alone being a grave sinner, even if he wasn't, wouldn't he be cast into the eighteen levels of hell, never to be redeemed?
At this moment, he realized for the first time that being intoxicated and making a mistake could also be a good thing. It was truly a case of "the old man lost his horse, but who knew if it was a blessing in disguise!"
Seeing that Yan Luo Wang had filled his cup, Ma Yan quickly said, "Senior Chen, I toast you with this cup! My life has been utterly worthless, and I only hope to be reborn into a good family in the next life."
"Have you ever considered why your life turned out this way?" Chen Nan asked casually. The moment Ma Yan entered the room, his life's past had appeared in Chen Nan's mind. This was the divine power of the ruler of the underworld. As long as a person was a ghost, their past life would appear in Chen Nan's mind.
Ma Yan was stunned for a moment, then sighed, "Sigh, don't mention it. It's all because of unfair fate. I picked up some bad habits in the factory."
"Let's not talk about it anymore. I am fortunate to meet you today. I'll toast you again."
Li Mu frowned and said, "Your thinking is wrong!"
"Yes, I don't deny that fate has never been fair."
"But."
"We cannot attribute our misfortunes in this life and the sins we have committed to fate."
"It's like playing a card game."
"How well we play depends entirely on ourselves."
"Perhaps ordinary people cannot have multiple kings or many twos."
"But we cannot give up on ourselves."
"Whether we are dealt a good hand or a bad hand."
"As long as we play with heart and seriousness, the outcome won't be too dire."
"And as the saying goes, 'The dying man speaks good words.' You are already dead, and you still haven't realized your own faults?"
Ma Yan smiled obsequiously, "Yes, yes, yes, you are right. I realize my mistakes!"
Chen Nan: "Come, let's drink."
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"Senior, what was that lightning strike just now?" In the void, Zhou Wenshu looked ahead with trepidation. Their speed was not fast. After all, the Black and White Impermanence were underworld officials, and their speed would be affected when they brought him to the mortal realm. However, they had been tracking Ma Yan's aura. But just before, they saw streaks of lightning appear ahead.
Black Impermanence's expression was solemn, "I can sense Yan Luo's aura!"
White Impermanence whispered, "Yes, Yan Luo has descended to the mortal realm."
"Hiss!" Zhou Wenshu gasped, his pupils trembling deeply. "The King of Hell himself has descended to the mortal realm? Oh my heavens, how could such a terrifying existence descend to the mortal realm?"
Black Impermanence looked at a tall building ahead and said, "Perhaps you are right, and the person you mentioned is truly a heinous sinner, who has committed all sorts of evil deeds!"
"Yan Luo's descent is also likely because of him."
White Impermanence said, "Let's not worry about that anymore. Let's go and see Yan Luo!"
Zhou Wenshu's heart beat uncontrollably. Oh my heavens! I will actually get to see the King of Hell! This is a supreme being that even my master has never met! The prospect of seeing the King of Hell made him unable to remain calm. He could brag about this for the rest of his life.
Black Impermanence smiled, "Although I often see him in the underworld, this is my first time seeing him in the mortal realm. This reminds me of the saying in the mortal world, 'When countrymen meet, tears flow.' " He then quickened his pace and flew into Li Mu's house through the window.
However, Yan Luo's figure was nowhere to be seen. This made Black and White Impermanence puzzled. There was clearly Yan Luo's aura in the room, but where had he gone?
"Ma Yan, what are you doing?" Seeing Ma Yan happily drinking with Chen Nan, Zhou Wenshu instantly became enraged, "Why are you drinking with this guy?"
Ma Yan was bewildered. He then remembered that he had been instigated by Zhou Wenshu to find trouble with Chen Nan.
However, before he could speak, Zhou Wenshu pointed at Chen Nan indignantly and said, "My lords, this is the guy I told you about, the one who is wicked and has committed all sorts of evil deeds!"
"I knew it was you!" Seeing Zhou Wenshu, a cold smile appeared on Chen Nan's face. He didn't believe that a vengeful spirit would come here for no reason. After all, even if vengeful spirits sought revenge, they would look for the elderly with weak yang energy, or children.
"Chen, don't be so arrogant. I'll help you open your celestial eye and let you see who these two beside me are!" Zhou Wenshu had a mad smile on his face, completely oblivious to the trembling Black and White Impermanence. "I'm not afraid to scare you to death by telling you. These are the supreme Black and White Impermanence of the underworld."
"Seeing these two esteemed lords, aren't you going to kneel and beg for mercy?"
At this moment, Yan Luo walked out of the kitchen holding a plate of cucumber with dipping sauce, his expressionless face said, "Who gave you the guts to jump around in front of Senior Chen?"
Zhou Wenshu's eyes widened, and he cursed, "Damn it, who the hell do you think you are? What right do you have to speak here?"