"This, this..." How can I explain this? Seeing that they recognize the owner of this jade, I feel embarrassed to say it belongs to my brother.
"Yes, little girl, where did you find it?!" Old Fu asked.
"It was on my first day in hell. I saw a man lying unconscious, and this jade fell from him."
At this point, I can't deny that the man is their Northern King.
What a coincidence?! I sensed he was unusual; perhaps he could help me restore my body and find Silver Moon!
"Where is the Northern King now?" Uncle Wu asked.
"In a village, someone is taking care of him, but he is injured and needs the Beast Inner Pill, which is what you are looking for."
"Yes, both Southern King and Northern King were injured by each other's hellfire; they indeed need this medicine," Old Fu said.
"Thank you, little girl. You found our Northern King. Otherwise, if some people discovered him, there would be real danger," Old Fu said while glaring at the Red Demon and his group.
"Old Buddy, what do you mean? Heh, don't forget who lost their own master," the Red Demon replied.
"Enough," Uncle Wu interrupted.
"Alright, little girl, thank you. You should go; this matter doesn't concern you and is too dangerous," Uncle Wu said to me.
"No, I'm going with you."
"Yes, I have changed my mind. Since the other party is the Northern King, he will definitely be able to help me."
"I know the way to the Underworld."
"What?!"
"Really?!"
"You know?!"
Uncle Fu and Red Demon asked in unison.
"Yes, I know. However, I would like to ask both kings for a favor."
"As long as you can save the Northern King, we are willing to offer our lives," Uncle Wu said.
"I feel the same way," Red Demon added.
"I don't want your lives; I just hope both kings can help me restore my body."
"Your body?" Uncle Fu asked.
I nodded and looked at Uncle Wu, who appeared calm. Red Demon seemed to have already known that I was Undead.
"I can't guarantee this, but we will do our best to help you," Uncle Wu said.
Red Demon nodded in agreement.
"Alright, I trust you!"
...
It turns out it was this jade pendant that Uncle Wu sensed the presence of the Northern King. No wonder he agreed so readily for me to join.
Phew, this is the place!
To return to the Underworld, I must first enter the belly of the Sky-Opening. It was swallowed by it that I was sent to Hell.
So, I briefly shared my past experiences with everyone.
"You mean the Sky-Opening?" Red Demon asked.
"I didn't expect that legendary beast actually exists," Old Fu marveled.
"That's right, it was the place where I entered Hell," I paused.
I thought to myself, "Xiao Yin, you know the way out, right?"
"Yes, but if you go out this time, it will definitely alert the Sky-Opening. It won't let you pass so easily."
"But that's the only way out."
"However, if you're lucky, you might escape from its mouth while it's resting."
"But how do we get into its mouth? I remember its mouth is in the Underworld."
"The reason it's called 'Sky-Opening' is because it connects everywhere. In fact, the shape you saw last time is not its true form; its real self is that puddle of shapeless liquid that likes to soak there for a long time and needs Undead nourishment."
"So how do we enter it now?"
"Relax your body and let them follow you."
...
"Now, we are going to enter the body of 'Sky-Opening'. Everyone, stay close."
"Miss, lead the way," Uncle Wu replied.
"Yes, this path is also dangerous; it just depends on personal luck," I said.
"No worries, it's just putting the lady in trouble."
"Since you all aren't afraid, what do I have to fear? Let's go," Red Demon said.
"Understood," Dark-Clad Man and Woman replied.
Well then, I just wonder how the Wild Ghost and the others are doing with their search. And also, the unconscious White Soul.
...
"We're about to enter 'Sky-Opening', everyone lighten up," I reminded them.
Fortunately, that puddle of liquid showed no changes; if it changed color, it would mean it was waking up and needed to consume Undead.
"Hu." I stretched my head out, signaling everyone to follow.
It was clear that the Undead had the advantage here; they seemed somewhat unaccustomed to the deathly aura. This place was not like hell; it was a true realm of the dead. In fact, how much do we really understand about death? Life and death are inherently interconnected.
"Go this way." I quietly opened the door.
This door reminded me of Hanako's death.
Each step felt particularly heavy. Those days of wandering corpses, I had endured alone until now.
Opening and closing, repeating actions from long ago.
"Here, go up." I floated lightly upward.
Another layer, the place where I encountered Hanako. Including the waterfall here and the rain of fire below. However, with these experts around now, I wouldn't be as afraid of them as I was back then.
There was no need for me to remind them; everything here was a piece of cake for Uncle Wu and the others, posing no threat at all. Back then, Hanako and I had taken great risks to escape.
Ascending another layer, there were White Soul and Hess.
"Hess, come out!" As soon as I arrived, I shouted loudly.
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