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Lu Jianguo and Big Mouth Lee both turned to Jealous Woman Ghost, seemingly agreeing that the question was quite valid, waiting for her response.
"Be honest and confess, or face the consequences of Soul Shattering!" Zhengyang shouted angrily.
Jealous Woman Ghost shivered all over, her body trembling like a leaf in the wind.
"Er Ya is still useful. If it weren't for you two getting rid of it, I would have kept it!"
It turned out that Jealous Woman Ghost wanted to keep Corpse Ghost because she had appeared on the territory of the Fox Immortal, damaging its reputation and causing the surrounding Mountain Spirits and Wild Monsters to accuse Fox Flower of violating the rules of the demon realm. Thus, Fox Flower was constantly planning to ambush Jealous Woman Ghost, but unfortunately, their strengths were evenly matched, preventing any victory.
The so-called rules of the demon realm were actually an agreement established between demons and cultivators. In simple terms, it meant "catching thieves with stolen goods." If humans did not offend demons but demons captured humans for consumption without permission, they violated the agreement and faced punishment. Conversely, if a human angered a demon's taboo or stole something from a demon, they had to offer sacrifices to the demon; once the sacrifice was made, both parties' debts would be cleared. Jealous Woman Ghost's arrival in Baisha Village completely disrupted the rules of the demon realm, making her intolerable to Fox Flower. Since Fox Flower greedily wanted to consume her, it was the first to break the agreement. For such a demon, Bai Ze naturally showed no mercy.
With Corpse Ghost's help, Jealous Woman Ghost gained additional strength; this was more satisfying than eliminating Er Ya. Moreover, enslaving a former rival was far more gratifying than tearing her apart. It was immensely satisfying to see someone who once insulted her brought low into dust.
After seducing about seven or eight youngsters, Er Ya raised suspicions among nearby villagers. It had been half a month without success! Jealous Woman Ghost instructed Er Ya to abduct Sister Lian. Just as they were about to drag Sister Lian's Three Souls and Seven Spirits away, Big Mouth Lee suddenly appeared and rescued her! However, one soul and one spirit remained unaccounted for, leading Gao Lao to falsely accuse them of angering Cave God. Jealous Woman Ghost only had one soul and spirit of Sister Lian at hand and could not transform them into an intelligent Corpse Ghost; thus, Er Ya had to take risks.
After we dealt with Er Ya, Sister Lian's spirit was summoned back. Without Corpse Ghost for the time being and wary of a surprise attack from Fox Immortal, Jealous Woman Ghost dared not venture out recklessly.
"My location is within a fierce vein that absorbs Killing Intent, but for some unknown reason, Killing Intent has suddenly weakened these past few days. This has made my situation unbearable; otherwise, I wouldn't dare act recklessly!" Lu Jianguo said coldly as he casually recounted the Seven Star Soul Fixing Formation along with Jealous Woman Ghost.
Due to the sudden decrease in Killing Intent, on May fifteenth, when she saw Spirit Offering's Spirit Yang emanating from the altar, she could not resist temptation and planned a risky move to unleash a killing spree to enhance her Killing Intent but unexpectedly got caught by Zhengyang!
After hearing Huang Ying'er’s story, I felt a strange sensation in my heart.
As the saying goes, "A fly does not land on an egg without cracks." Although Jealous Woman Ghost was a victim herself, all three of her husbands had cheated shortly after marriage—could this all be mere coincidence? If she had reflected on her character flaws in time, perhaps the outcome would have been different. Even if Jealous Woman Ghost suffered more injustice than Dou E, she could not arbitrarily take lives. She bore countless sins—no less than thirty lives—so it was no wonder that there was such intense Killing Intent in the temple that day.
As for those unfortunate Youngsters, although they were momentarily blinded by desire, their sins did not warrant death. Their tragic end serves as a warning to the world: lust can be deadly!
"Then why did you peel off a complete human skin?"
"They were so shameless, always leering at Er Ya. What use is keeping that face and skin? Their hearts were clouded by lust; what need do they have for a heart?" I thought to myself, "Wow! This Demon makes a lot of sense. If this is acceptable, no wonder they thrive in the entertainment industry!" Yet I replied, "Killing with intent, hurting the innocent!"
"What use is there in keeping such an Evil Spirit?" To my surprise, Lu Jianguo was even angrier than I was, his face turning green with rage. "Shatter her soul!"
Instead, Zhengyang showed a compassionate expression, speaking with a hint of pity, "The affairs of the living should not affect the dead. No matter who you are, once you die, it's like a lamp being extinguished! Your hands are stained with dozens of lives; if you are not punished, it is unjust. Keeping you alive will only bring you immense suffering. Do you understand?"
The Jealous Woman Ghost bowed three times on the spot, tears streaming down her face as she choked out, "If it weren't for the Daoist's timely intervention, I would have surely created an endless sea of sin. It wouldn't be as simple as turning to ash; please, Daoist, take action!" Hearing her words made me think, "Damn it! I can't see how Zhengyang helped you at all! You're about to be Soul Shattered and still act so nonchalant!" My mind raced with thoughts.
"Death is well-deserved!"
"Summer, it's my turn to educate you! These kinds of spirits have become quite powerful and cannot return. If they don't grow stronger, they will be captured by the Ghost Messenger. So they must avoid killing; killing means constantly breaking the rules! According to Rogner Nax's theory, this creates a vicious cycle! Therefore, we must eliminate it!"
Big Mouth Lee's reference to Rogner Nax's theory actually pertains to the concept introduced in 195 by Rogner Nax in his book "Capital Formation in Underdeveloped Countries," which discusses the theory of the vicious cycle of poverty.
Zhengyang had already captured the Jealous Woman Ghost using the Purple Gourd and would soon make her face Soul Shattering.
Big Mouth Lee kept rambling on, which annoyed me greatly. Suddenly, I slapped my thigh in realization. Using a popular saying: "When you've traveled far from your starting point, you often forget your original goal." I suddenly woke up and bombarded him with questions: "Alright, Big Mouth Lee, what exactly are you doing in Baisha Village? If it weren't for your call, would we have come to this damn place?"
"Isn't it all because of you? Why would I suffer here otherwise?"
"Is it for me? Son of a bitch, give me back my Brother Huzi! You really take advantage and act innocent!"
"Damn your ancestors for eighteen generations! Are you planning to kick me when I'm down?"
"What?" I looked at Big Mouth Lee in confusion, racking my brain but couldn't figure out what he meant. I shrugged and made a face as if to say, 'Come on, hit me!'
"Don't play dumb. That Doomsayer possessed me, and I recited the exorcism spell three times. The Doomsayer just wouldn't leave. Do you know what he wants from me?"
"What?"
"That bastard actually begged me. He hasn't been summoned in over a hundred years. When he doesn't show up for a century, he expects to feast for a century. He wants me to go to Baisha Village and get him a treasure; otherwise, he won't leave!"
"I asked him what treasure? That bastard, eighteen hundred years ago, was tricked by Fox Flower, which led to him being sealed as the number one on the Doomsayer list after his death. He wants me to steal the 'Inner Pill' from Fox Flower to get revenge!"
"The Inner Pill of Fox Flower?"
According to the Mausoleum Secrets, "Animals that have attained spiritual essence refine themselves through cultivation and herb gathering, using their bodies as alchemical furnaces. Through continuous practice, their primordial spirit manifests, generating vital energy that eventually condenses into essence. After a hundred years of cultivation, this essence transforms into an Inner Pill, gathering the essence of monsters!"
"Exactly! That bastard Fox Flower lives in Baisha Village at Rongshan Cave. Every full moon night, Fox Flower reveals its true form to worship the moon and then spits out the Inner Pill. The Inner Pill floats under the moonlight, absorbing its essence! At that moment, Fox Flower is completely relaxed—it's the perfect opportunity for me to snatch the Inner Pill."
"But what happens if you don't give the Doomsayer the Inner Pill?"
"What kind of person is the Doomsayer? He's someone who 'even when drinking cool water, it gets stuck in his teeth; wearing a Daoist robe means encountering ghosts.' He's the type who brings calamity upon himself while sitting idly at home. Not only do people avoid him like the plague, but even demons and monsters turn pale at the sight of him and flee!"
According to the records in "Mausoleum Secrets," there are thirty-six Doomsayers, all renowned figures, with the Broom Star Madam as their main deity. For instance, the Doomsayer we summoned during our last battle with the Ghost Infant was none other than the historically famous Pan Feng. Back in the day, when the eighteen warlords besieged Dong Zhuo, someone recommended Pan Feng to Ji Province Governor Han Fu. During the great battle at Hulao Pass, Han Fu declared, "I have the general Pan Feng who can slay Hua Xiong!" This ultimately led to Pan Feng's demise, and he became one of the thirty-six Doomsayers after his death. Those who become entangled with a Doomsayer can find themselves cursed in ways that seep in quietly like a breeze at night.
I was stunned upon hearing this; I had witnessed the misfortune of a Doomsayer firsthand. Even a trace of that bad luck could keep me in the hospital for three nights. If I were truly targeted by a Doomsayer, my life would be filled with misfortune—not just in this lifetime but perhaps for ten lifetimes to come. I might even end up in the Guinness World Records as the number one unfortunate soul. The thought made me break into a cold sweat. Since Big Mouth Lee had a way to rid oneself of such terrifying spirits, I figured that a real man knows when to bend and when to stand firm. After all, there’s the historical humiliation of Han Xin and today’s repeated failures of the national team. As a fighter among losers, what did I have to fear? Even if I had to kneel and bow my head to my ancestors, it would be better than being possessed by a Doomsayer!
The critical issue now was that Fox Flower had been eaten by Furball—eaten! "Damn it! This is just bad luck taken to another level!" I gasped at the thought. Hesitantly, I asked, "If Fox Flower has already been eaten, can we still get the inner elixir?"
"You’ve truly become a Doomsayer's puppet; even Wang Laozi can't save you this time!"
"No worries! It’s only been a short while since it was swallowed; we can still force out the inner elixir!" Zhengyang said seriously. Later, I learned that Zhengyang was also intimidated by the Doomsayer, which is why he proposed such a desperate measure.
According to Zhengyang's method, if one reaches into Furball's throat and digs around vigorously, Furball would spit out the inner elixir. Although this method seemed brutal, there was some logic behind it—stimulating the throat could induce a neurogenic vomiting response!
Everyone turned their gaze toward Furball. Half of its head was already exposed from its pouch; it seemed that Furball understood Zhengyang's words and trembled slightly.
A howl erupted from Furball!
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