After hearing the story, I couldn't help but sigh.
If it weren't for Chu Yue's father being cautious and informing my Martial Uncle in advance.
And if my Martial Uncle truly cared about my Master, immediately contacting Yunxia Aunt after receiving the news and arriving at Qinggang Building ahead of time.
And entering Yin Yang Gate, this spiritual ghostly realm, without delay.
My Master and I would have had absolutely no chance of survival.
Perhaps, this was simply not my time to die.
Taking a deep breath, I felt a sense of relief from having survived a disaster.
At that moment, the sound of footsteps echoed from not too far away.
We all instinctively turned our heads.
From the depths of the dimly lit garage, several figures were slowly walking back.
It was none other than my Master and his two companions.
And bound by their hands, the Black Nether Ghost King, led by a dog hair rope.
Martial Uncle Tang, with his peach wood broadsword strapped to his back, held the rope made of black dog hair in one hand, proudly ushering the Black Nether Ghost King forward.
The Black Nether Ghost King's hands were bound.
He was also restrained by the black dog hair rope, trembling, daring not utter a word...
My Master, weak and disheveled, was supported by Yunxia Aunt, walking behind.
However.
From time to time, we could still hear the bickering between Martial Uncle and Master:
"Yunxia, I'm not boasting!
You didn't even need to make a move just now, I could have swept through this soul ghostly realm alone.
This so-called Black Nether Ghost King is just trash.
I crippled him in just a few moves earlier.
Unlike some people, who think they're highly cultivated but end up seriously injured, what a disgrace..."
"You old bastard, are you badmouthing me?"
"Heh, aren't you?"
"..."
These familiar "polite greetings" and bickering voices.
We three juniors could only shake our heads.
Seeing our Master and the others return, dragging the Black Nether Ghost King, we were filled with surprise.
As long as this vengeful spirit was controlled, we would be completely safe here.
We hurried forward to greet them.
I glanced at the Black Nether Ghost King.
The Black Nether Ghost King also glared at us with resentment, but quickly lowered his head.
Upon reaching them, I immediately called out:
"Master, Martial Uncle, Yunxia Aunt."
"..."
Lao Mo and Xia Qiu Xi also greeted them.
Our respective masters nodded slightly.
I also immediately went to support my Master.
Asking about his injuries.
My Master smiled and waved his hand, saying he was fine.
Telling me not to worry.
Seeing that my Master could still smile, I felt much relieved.
At the same time, Xia Qiu Xi looked at the Black Nether Ghost King and asked:
"Master, why not kill this vengeful spirit?"
Yunxia Aunt heard this and shook her head:
"No hurry, this fellow is not an ordinary vengeful spirit.
He is a ghost cultivator.
The information he possesses is far more than we imagine."
Hearing this, the three of us looked at the vengeful spirit with renewed attention.
Then, we heard Martial Uncle Tang say:
"Xiao Mo, come here and hold the rope. Don't let this scoundrel escape, your Master needs to wet his throat with some wine."
Lao Mo was very excited:
"Alright, Master!"
After saying that, he directly took the rope.
Then, puffing up his chest, he taunted:
"You scoundrel, weren't you very fierce just now? Go on, give me a good fight!"
After speaking, Lao Mo kicked the vengeful spirit.
But this vengeful spirit was now a prisoner, with no temper at all.
Besides glaring at Lao Mo, he remained silent.
"Oh! You dare to glare at me!"
With that, Lao Mo proceeded to beat the Ghost King.
Martial Uncle and Yunxia Aunt did not intervene.
This vengeful spirit was no good person; a beating to vent our anger was letting him off easy.
Meanwhile, I helped my Master to a seat to rest.
Seeing my Master, Chu Yue also came over to greet and inquire.
At the same time, Yunxia Aunt also hurried over and briefly helped my Master treat his wounds.
My Master then spoke to me:
"Xiao Qin, how are you feeling?"
Hearing my Master's inquiry, I smiled and replied:
"I'm fine, no major issues."
Although I had been scratched in multiple places by the specters, they were all superficial wounds, very minor.
After hearing my words, my Master.
Nodded slightly, then spoke to me:
"That's good!
Later, you will take the old bastard and that vengeful spirit, and go to that ghost palace again.
With you leading the way, the vengeful spirit won't be able to play any tricks."
Hearing my Master say this, I was taken aback.
We had finally escaped from inside, shouldn't we now be waiting for the next opening of Yin Yang Gate to leave here?
Why did we still have to go there?
Chu Yue, who was nearby, also looked at us with surprise.
Clearly showing her fear of the ghost palace.
"Master, why do we have to go back there?"
I asked, confused, while using gauze to bind my Master's wound.
My Master endured the pain:
"This vengeful spirit has an unusual origin.
According to his confession, he is connected to the Longevity Society.
Behind the ghost palace, many innocent souls are still imprisoned.
And there is also the Undying Rice planted, which needs to be eradicated..."
My Master spoke slowly, with some effort.
Hearing this, I noticed a keyword.
"Longevity Society," what is that?
"Master, what is the Longevity Society?"
Before my Master could answer.
Yunxia Aunt, who was beside us, explained:
"A mysterious evil organization.
They have committed many heinous acts.
And they like to experiment on living people and ghosts.
In order to achieve their pursuit of flesh regeneration and immortality..."
I was stunned, wasn't this the ideal of the demonic cultivator Miao Nanzi?
"So, that demonic cultivator Miao Nanzi is one of the members of this Longevity Society?"
I quickly made this connection and voiced it.
My Master nodded:
"Currently, that seems to be the case.
That vengeful spirit is Miao Nanzi's subordinate.
But this Longevity Society, it's the first time I've heard of it from your Yunxia Aunt, I don't know much about it.
So, you and the old bastard will go there later to guide him.
Don't let that vengeful spirit play any tricks.
Your Master's condition is too poor right now, so I can only leave here first..."
My Master said with exhaustion.
If my Master hadn't gone all out today to resist most of the specters.
Chu Yue and I would have been finished long ago.
After all, with so many specters, my current cultivation level was not enough to contend with them.
After listening to my Master, I murmured a few words: Longevity Society, Longevity Society...
Then, I readily agreed:
"Alright, Master. We made markings all the way here. I know the way."
Hearing my agreement, my Master.
Nodded slightly:
"Good! Now get some rest and recover your strength."
I hummed and said no more.
Chu Yue and the others, also being extremely tired.
Leaned against the nearby pillars and dozed off.
After a short rest.
The time had already reached ten ten.
There were still about twenty minutes until Yin Yang Gate reopened.
Therefore, after Yunxia Aunt finished bandaging my Master's wounds.
She woke up Chu Yue and the others, preparing to take my Master and depart.
To leave here first.
As for me, I would stay in this spiritual ghostly realm with Martial Uncle, Lao Mo, and Xia Qiu Xi.
What we needed to do next was to head to the ghost palace we had seen earlier.
There, we would rescue a group of innocent souls and eradicate a patch of Undying Rice.
Then, we would return...