I become a god in another world

Chapter 726 Explaining Various Matters
Chapter 726

"Summon Huang Youzhao to see me immediately."

Zhao Fusheng did not answer Sun Yihu's question.

As soon as she finished speaking, Sun Yihu dared not delay and immediately ordered his men to go find the person.

However, according to his estimation, Huang Youzhao might already be on his way to the Demon Suppression Division—after all, the commotion in Wuqing County earlier was so great, with evil energy soaring into the sky.

Ghostly energy surged within the Demon Suppression Division of Lizhou, and a ghost tree burst through the roof of the division. With such a large-scale event, Huang Youzhao would surely come to investigate.

Send messengers to find him; they might just run into him on the way.

Sun Yihu's prediction was correct. At that moment, Huang Youzhao, the Jin general of Lizhou, got up and rushed to the Demon Suppression Division the instant the commotion occurred in Wuqing County.

After Zhao Fusheng finished speaking, seeing that the magistrate of Lizhou had left, he then looked at Sun Yihu:
"What's your name?"

Sun Yihu hurriedly said, "Sir, my name is Sun Yihu, a calamity-controlling level vengeful ghost—"

Zhao Fusheng nodded:
"You should immediately have someone set up a shrine and offering table, prepare fruits and offerings, and also incense, candles and paper money."

Her words were nonsensical, but Sun Yihu remembered them well.

Cao Daniu and Sun Yihu exchanged glances, remembering Zhao Fusheng's words.

"At the same time, summon everyone from the Demon Suppression Division here."

After Zhao Fusheng finished speaking, Cao Daniu and Sun Yihu both responded at the same time:
"Yes."

Neither of them dared to ask the reason.

Although Zhao Fusheng was powerful, he did not show any murderous aura, nor did he kill people casually. The two men were relieved and immediately got up to carry out their tasks after responding.

The two acted swiftly, as Lizhou was under the jurisdiction of the prefecture and its affairs were handled quickly.

Within half an hour, everything Zhao Fusheng needed was prepared.

Following Zhao Fusheng's instructions, everyone placed the offering table in the middle of the hall and filled it with incense burners, braziers, and other items.

Judging from the items Zhao Fusheng requested, it seems she wanted to make offerings to some kind of being.

Sun Yihu and Cao Daniu were eager to please Zhao Fusheng, so in addition to preparing the fruits and vegetables she mentioned, they also prepared some livestock offerings in this very short time.

Once everyone was ready, Huang Youzhao arrived outside with a group of messengers.

As soon as Huang Youzhao entered the gate of the Demon Suppression Bureau, he sensed that the atmosphere was unusual.

"you--"

Just as he was about to reprimand them, he saw two unfamiliar faces standing in the main hall of the Demon Suppression Division.

Huang Youzhao felt a sudden jolt when he saw Zhao Fusheng.

The girl in front of him looked at him calmly, which made him feel uneasy.

His gaze then fell on Kuai Manzhou, who was being led by the hand by Zhao Fusheng. Upon seeing this, Huang Youzhao became frightened.

The child's face was deathly pale, with a crimson bloodstain the size of a finger on her forehead. At the same time, a large hole was torn in her chest, and the blood flowing out soaked through the yellowish linen dress she was wearing.

The girl's eyes were eerily dark, and her gaze was devoid of any warmth.

She held Zhao Fusheng's hand with one hand, put her thumb in her mouth with the other, and stared at him with her head turned to the side, but her focus was not on him—but Huang Youzhao had a premonition that if she made the slightest move, this child could take her life in an instant.

ghost!
Moreover, he was an extremely powerful and dangerous ghost, and the calamity-level vengeful ghosts he commanded were suppressed.

The moment this thought entered Huang Youzhao's mind, his scalp tingled, and he immediately twisted his toes, trying to escape.

"Huang Youzhao?"

Zhao Fusheng called out to him.

This shout immediately stopped Huang Youzhao in his tracks.

He then realized that although Kuai Manzhou was dangerous, he was being held by Zhao Fusheng. With this thought, his impression of Zhao Fusheng immediately changed.

"Yes, it's me." Huang Youzhao stepped forward, forcing himself to speak.

"I wonder where this gentleman comes from? He looks unfamiliar."

“Don’t worry about that. You don’t recognize me, but you should recognize the ghosts and spirits that are about to appear,” Zhao Fusheng said.
"You and Sun Yihu and the others set out the offerings, then light incense to invite the gods back to their places."

"..."

Huang Youzhao arrived late and was completely clueless about the situation on the ground.

He also noticed the offering table in the main hall of the Demon Suppression Division, and immediately turned to look at Sun Yihu, who only nodded slightly in response.

Huang Youzhao, suppressing his unease, responded:
"Yes."

He didn't know what kind of ritual was being performed, nor did he know which deity Zhao Fusheng was going to worship, but he had entered the Demon Suppression Division and there was no way out.

The eerie child's gaze wasn't fixed on him, but he always felt that the child's eyes were everywhere, and countless eyes were staring at him, making him feel terrified.

He felt uneasy and kept wanting to turn his head to see where the gaze was coming from, but he couldn't find where it was coming from.

Meanwhile, around the main hall of the Demon Suppression Division in Lizhou, countless tiny blood beads were hanging, each containing an eyeball. With the gaze of a predator, they kept a close watch on and marked everyone in the hall. If anyone made any unusual move, the owner of the eyeball would immediately take action.

……

Although Huang Youzhao could not find the source of the blood beads, he sensed an ominous aura, so he did not move.

Together with everyone else, they arranged the offering table neatly and tidied up the incense burner. Huang Youzhao then lit three sticks of incense and held them in his hand.

Only then did Zhao Fusheng signal him to light it.

He obeyed the order, feeling both fear and curiosity, but unfortunately dared not ask.

Fortunately, Zhao Fusheng quickly added:
“You said that today we will set up a shrine to worship the two gods of the earth.”

Huang Youzhao's heart skipped a beat. Although he didn't understand why, he still obediently said:

"We have set up a shrine to worship the two gods of the land."

“I wish to order the Demon Suppression Division of Lizhou,” Zhao Fusheng paused, “to state your own names.”

Huang Youzhao and others then said:
"I, Huang Youzhao, am willing to offer sacrifices, livestock, fruits, snacks, incense, candles and paper money to the entire Zhenmo Division of Lizhou to sincerely invite the Earth God and Earth Goddess to establish a temple here, so that they may enjoy the incense offerings of Lizhou and protect the believers in this area."

With each sentence Huang Youzhao spoke, he felt a little more relaxed.

Zhao Fusheng's identity and origins are shrouded in mystery, and she is extremely dangerous, but now it seems that what she is doing should be harmless to Lizhou, which puts his mind at ease.

With a great weight lifted from their hearts, Sun Yihu and the others recited the invocation of the gods as Zhao Fusheng had requested—

Zhao Fusheng then flicked his fingers:
"Why haven't you brought out the two Earth Gods yet!"

The Demon God Decree was activated, and then a surge of black energy erupted within the Demon Suppression Division.

Huang Youzhao and the others then saw two fierce ghosts appear from within the black mist.

This scene terrified him, and just as he was about to scream, he saw that Sun Yihu and the others remained calm, as if they had already witnessed the power of the two ghosts.

As the black mist dissipated, he recognized the faces of the two demons, and then cried out in alarm:

"Lord Wang!"

These two are none other than Wang Zhiyi, the Prince of the Imperial Capital, and Jiang Jinshan.

The two had now been resurrected as vengeful spirits, their ghostly bodies split in two, as if they had been controlled by someone after death and had become ghosts under the control of the strange girl in front of them.

Huang Youzhao's heart was pounding wildly.

He was a general in the Demon Suppression Division of Lizhou, and he was well-informed.

Wang and Jiang were so powerful; half a year ago, it was said they were dispatched by Feng Du, along with Yu Lingzhu and another ghost-tamer personally appointed by Feng Du, and a group of people, to Wuqing County. Now that something has happened in Wuqing County, and Wang and Jiang are dead, could this girl be—

Huang Youzhao's mind raced, and he asked:

"Could you be the Lord Zhao that Lord Fengdu mentioned?"

Zhao Fusheng nodded:
"The matter in Wuqing County has been resolved, but there are still things to clean up afterward."

After she finished speaking, she gestured for Huang Youzhao to take incense and walk towards the offering table:

“You will guide the spirits to the altar, and from then on you will worship them morning and evening, with incense burning continuously. They will then be enshrined in this temple to protect the city of Lizhou.”

Huang Youzhao was both surprised and delighted upon hearing this.

What was astonishing was that Zhao Fusheng was able to control the two ghosts, Wang and Jiang, and his control over the ghosts seemed to be extremely stable.

The good news is that if Zhao Fusheng can really get Wang and Jiang to take charge of Lizhou Prefecture and protect the city, that would be a great thing.

With ghosts and deities presiding over it, a ghost realm is formed, making it difficult for ordinary evil spirits to revive—which means that Lizhou City may be able to get rid of the shackles of ghost cases, which is a great thing for the entire Demon Suppression Division.

But amidst his joy, he also harbored concerns:
"Lord Zhao, Lords Wang and Jiang—no, Lord and Lady Earth God and Goddess—will they offer protection?"

Both are ghosts. Huang Youzhao himself is a ghost tamer and knows how terrifying ghosts are. He is even more afraid of summoning ghosts to his house. If he is not careful, the evil ghosts will be resurrected, which will be a disaster rather than a blessing.

Wang and Jiang were both powerful generals in life, and they will become even more ferocious after death. The Demon Suppression Division of Lizhou will not be able to tolerate this ghost.

As soon as he finished speaking, he regretted it.

The Ghost Tamer's temper was unpredictable, and he bluntly stated that if someone offended him, the consequences could be dire.

Just as he was filled with anxiety and doubt, Zhao Fusheng merely glanced at him, without showing any anger, and instead said:

“Your concerns are valid, but I control the ghosts. As long as I live, the ghosts will not go out of control.”

After saying that, he added:
"If I die, I will find a way to move the temple."

Upon hearing this, Huang Youzhao and the others breathed a sigh of relief, but then feared that she would seek revenge later.

Fortunately, Zhao Fusheng did not pursue the matter, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Huang Youzhao immediately lit incense:
"We hereby invite the Earth God and Earth Goddess to establish a temple here, and from now on, the prefecture will offer incense and sacrifices to these two deities."

As soon as he finished speaking, Wang and Jiang, the two devils, made their move.

The two ghosts did not take a step; in a flash, they followed behind Huang Youzhao.

A chill immediately swept over him, sending goosebumps up Huang Youzhao's back.

He couldn't help but want to summon ghosts for protection, but the fierce ghosts he commanded were suppressed in front of the two ghost gods, Wang and Jiang. This pressure turned into a heavy boulder, pressing on his heart, making his legs feel like lead, and his calves cramped and trembled incessantly.

Sun Yihu and the others secretly rejoiced.

The others held a lower position than Huang Youzhao within the Demon Suppression Division, so it wasn't their turn to be involved in the case of summoning ghosts to the gods.

The two ghosts exuded a chilling aura, filling everyone with fear and keeping their distance. They watched as Huang Youzhao, his back hunched and covered in sweat, trembled as he led the two ghosts toward the altar.

The short distance of a few steps felt like an insurmountable chasm to Huang Youzhao.

He was covered in sweat and struggled to walk, but finally he stood in front of the shrine.

He then lowered his head tightly, not daring to look in the direction of the confession.

After a long while, a cold wind swept over him, and he shivered. Then he heard Sun Yihu and the others sigh with relief.

Huang Youzhao felt relieved, knowing that the matter had been resolved.

When he looked up at the offering table with trepidation, he saw a pair of pale-faced men and women sitting motionless on the altar.

"call--"

Huang Youzhao felt a great weight lifted from his shoulders, knowing that things should have been successful.

He felt as if he had been granted a pardon, inserted the three long incense sticks in his hand into the incense burner, and respectfully knelt down and kowtowed to the ghosts and gods.

At the same moment, a notification from the Investiture of the Gods resounded in Zhao Fusheng's mind: the two local deities had received incense offerings and gained devout believers.

……

The wisps of smoke from the incense rose and flew towards the two local demons, who devoured them, transforming them into incense energy that elevated their ranks.

Zhao Fusheng looked up at the sky, where the phantoms of temples and shrines had appeared above the heads of the two local evil spirits.

A wisp of smoke curled around it, calming the two demons' murderous instincts.

The messengers of the Demon Suppression Division were overjoyed to see the ghosts and gods descend upon the temple and went forward to offer their prayers.

These people's devout faith began to make offerings to spirits and deities.

As the number of believers in ghosts and gods increases, the ghosts and gods are nourished and transformed into power.

A look of satisfaction appeared on Zhao Fusheng's face.

This is just the beginning. When there are more believers of the gods and spirits in the future, and the incense offerings and vows are sufficient, the temples of the two local gods and spirits will cover a wider area, and more people will be protected (marked) by them. At that time, the prefecture will achieve a short period of peace.

May all people be free from the suffering of ghosts and be able to live some peaceful and good days.

Such a thought flashed through Zhao Fusheng's mind.

But as her gaze swept over Huang Youzhao and the others, her eyes immediately turned sharp.

For the people of the Han Dynasty, the greatest scourge was not only the evil spirits, but also the emperors, nobles, officials of all ranks, and the local demon-suppressing officials—all of them were parasites that sucked the blood and flesh of the people.

The absence of ghostly calamities is not enough to ensure complete peace; eliminating human-caused calamities is the fundamental way to achieve temporary tranquility.

Thinking of this, Zhao Fusheng said:
"I will take the two ghosts with me later, but the marks they left behind will become one of the 'Chang Seals,' still receiving incense offerings and blessings to protect the local people."

Huang Youzhao, Sun Yihu, and the others were worried that she might leave the ghost here, and that if the ghost went out of control and affected everyone, they were secretly pleased to hear this. They then said:
"Yes, my lord."

Huang Youzhao was eager to curry favor:

"Lord Zhao, how about I have someone build a temple for the Earth God and Earth Goddess, sculpt golden statues for them, and order the people of the city to kneel and worship them, offering incense every day? What do you think, sir?"

Zhao Fusheng frowned and said:

"That's unacceptable!"

Her rebuke startled Huang Youzhao.

Zhao Fusheng softened his tone:

“You could ask someone to build a temple and sculpt statues of the two local deities—” She thought for a moment, then sighed:
"When a person dies, it's like a lamp going out; after death, consciousness is extinguished. What difference does it make whether one is adorned in gold or molded from clay?"

She said:

“Sculpt the image with clay and then apply a layer of gold paint.”

Huang Youzhao was initially apprehensive after being scolded by her, but upon hearing her make specific requests, he immediately felt grateful.

He wasn't afraid of Zhao Fusheng making demands; rather, he was afraid of her not making any demands. Now that she had made it clear, it was simple—he could just do as she said.

"I'm just afraid of disgracing the golden statue of the deity, which would be undignified," he explained cautiously.

Zhao Fusheng shook his head:
"The Demon Suppression Division was worshipped by the people during their lifetime, and after their death they sit in charge of a region, protecting the people's peace. I think if Wang Zhiyi and Jiang Jinshan were alive, they would agree with what I said."

As for the golden statue behind him, it was merely a show for others.

"Besides, if you really put two such large gold mines here, who knows if someone might take the risk and rebel because of the wealth, and take the gods away from you? What would you do then?" Zhao Fusheng asked coldly.

(End of this chapter)