Chapter Thirty-One: The City Guardian Envoy

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  This time, I have enjoyed these delicious dishes even more, and I am deeply moved. One by one, they vowed to be loyal to Liu Yi with all their hearts. If other evil spirits come again, they will protect the land and the Taoist temple with their lives, even if it means risking their souls being scattered.

  Liu Yi suddenly thought of his own home, where he was once just like these ghostly creatures. Drifting in the wilderness, a gust of wind would blow by and his soul would almost scatter. He had to hide everywhere, his belly was never full for a moment. His body always felt cold all the time.

  Yin ghosts are weak and fearful of everything, whether it's strong winds, thunder, the sun, or even wild beasts and humans. Moreover, resentful ghosts can't bear it anymore and devour other weak ghosts for food. There are countless dangers and heartaches, too many to mention.

  That situation was even more miserable than the suffering refugees, Liu Yi fortunately only drifted for half a day and came to the temple on Fenglai Mountain in a daze, relying on the statue of the god. Only temporarily escaped the cold, but the hungry belly was still unavoidable.

  Now it seems that these vengeful spirits were not originally so cruel, but were also forced out.

  Also thinking, why doesn't this world have a Yin world underground, letting ghosts rest in peace? Instead, they can only wander and suffer in the Yang world.

  Could it be that I have come to this world to open up the underworld and rule over the land of the dead, is this my responsibility?

  Thinking of this, he said to those resentful spirits with evil forms and appearances who were eating and drinking heavily: "Do you know where there are any other resentful spirits nearby? I plan to recruit them all into the Taoist temple."

  The vengeful spirits have narrow minds, they live a good life but are unwilling to let other vengeful spirits share it, and all of them stutter and stammer.

  Liu Yi smiled and said: "Tonight is so dangerous, next time if the enemy comes more, it will be hard to handle. We must recruit some heroes from the ghost world to guard the Taoist temple!"

  Having heard this from the land, these vengeful spirits thought it was reasonable too. This time they had lost five or six people's hands, next time if there were enemies again, it would be dangerous.

  Although I thought so, after all, the resentment in my heart is not easy to resolve for a while. Moreover, these resentful ghosts have limited knowledge and don't know what powerful ghosts are nearby.

  Just then, the spiritual realm shook slightly, and a voice came: "However, is this the Land of Taoist Temple? I am Gui Li Cheng An, a ghost official under the City God Temple, here on orders!"

  Liu Yi listened and was slightly startled. The other vengeful spirits all thought that the City Guard had sent a large army to attack, and each one drew out their knives and swords.

  "Don't panic!"; Liu Yi smiled and said: "It's definitely not to catch us! Haven't you seen that the sky is already bright?"

  Many resentful spirits felt slightly relieved after hearing this. Even the city's ghostly soldiers rarely acted during broad daylight, let alone kill anyone!

  It is what people call the distinction between humans and ghosts, with day and night each having their own boundaries. There is no underworld beneath the earth. The daytime is where living people take action, while nighttime is the world of yin ghosts.

  Thinking of this, those vengeful spirits finally calmed down a bit and put down their weapons.

  Liu Yi smiled faintly, observing his own aura, which was still quite stable, with a ball of green air suppressing it, and the position of the land god was naturally as stable as Mount Tai.

  Thinking of it, I was about to ask the messenger to come in. After walking two steps, I suddenly reacted.

  All right, even if he hasn't seen many ghosts and gods in this world, he still knows he should be different from other ghosts and gods. At least compared to that shrine god. Looking at the coronation robe on his body again, it's even more eye-catching.

  Thinking of it, the Ghost Emperor's Heart Seal was activated, and all his aura and divine power were hidden. He then waved his hand and hid all the messy dinner tables.

  He slowly opened the way and smiled: "Have friends come from afar, isn't it a pleasure? I don't know what business the envoy has come from the city wall."

  It was already daylight outside, and the sun had just begun to rise. From a carriage with a faint golden color, two ghostly officials stepped down.

  The first one, Cheng An Su Rong said: "There is a decree from the city gate, you should listen respectfully!"

  Cheng Huang was originally a name for the city wall. The so-called Cheng Huang Shen is the guardian deity of the city wall. It is the ghost that governs the entire city and protects the safety of the city at night.

  Liu Yi is just a minor deity from a remote and desolate countryside, logically speaking, he shouldn't be under the jurisdiction of Cheng Huang.

  But in this world, the Tao is incomplete, there are no so many rules. It's just a matter of might makes right!

  The City God has thousands of ghostly soldiers at his command, enough to sweep away all the ghostly forces within hundreds of miles. If he wants to control you, you'll have no choice but to obey him.

  Liu Yi slowly bowed down: "Yes!"

  Cheng An finally revealed a hint of a smile: "I heard that there is a new land god who has just been promoted to protect one side and has merits. Therefore, the city god bestowed a divine seal, don't you thank him?"

  It doesn't matter if I kowtow again, Liu Yi kowtows to thank you for your kindness.

  Cheng An then took out a box and said: "The divine seal is precious, you should know that!"

  Liu Yi said: "This little god is so ignorant, doesn't he know about the divine seal? Please ask the messenger to explain!"

  Cheng An said with a sigh: "Within a hundred miles around Hui Ling County, there are thousands of people who claim to be ghosts and gods, but only two or three have the divine seal. Even your predecessor as the village god did not have the divine seal, so he cannot be considered a ghost or god."

  "With this divine seal, one can control the incense fire."

  Liu Yi roughly understood what this divine seal was all about, roughly similar to the symbol summoning. Heard that, thanked again.

  Cheng An couldn't see through Liu Yi's true nature, but he saw his spiritual aura shining brightly, with a hint of faint blue energy. He thought to himself, this must be the favor bestowed by the Lord.

  He smiled and said: "My family has served as officials for the Lord's household for three generations, under the protection of the Lord, we have obtained this official position in the city, so to speak, we are not outsiders!"

  The official said: "As soon as Cheng Jun received the divine order from the god, he rushed here to deliver the divine seal to the land without waiting for dawn!"

  Liu Yi suddenly realized that this was a "family member"! Although he didn't know why the City God gave him the divine seal, this ghost official ran over in the scorching sun, which seemed to be good intentions.

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  So he laughed and said: "Thank you, Mr. Cheng! Please take a seat!"

  Speaking of hospitality, he also brought out fine wine and delicious food.

  Cheng An was a ghost official of the City God Temple, but he rarely got to enjoy such things on ordinary days. Not to mention his junior officials, who were short-tempered and even more pleased with Liu Yi.

  At the banquet, they talked about recruiting subordinates, and suddenly one of the officials said: "Your Excellency, speaking of ghostly heroes, I actually know one!" After receiving the divine seal, Liu Yi was considered a god, even if it was just an iron seal. He also had the qualifications to be called "Your Excellency".

  "Oh?" Liu Yi was very interested and looked over: "Tell me, what is it?"

  After tonight's events, Liu Yi really felt that he should take him under his wing. And someone who could be called a Ghostly Hero, must not be an ordinary person.

  Cheng An smiled and said: "That one is not far from Feng Lai Mountain, called Shen Tu Qi. It's on that high cliff."

  This Gaoshou Cliff is indeed not far away, at most only about 10-20 miles, but it's the name of a mountain. The size is roughly similar to Fenglai Mountain, but much more precipitous. Otherwise, it wouldn't be called that name. There are very few people living there.