The disaster of the world begins with Dongfang Bubai

Chapter 172: Loveless and Ruthless
In a bamboo building.

He Xiangu's body was lying on the bed, and her soul was always floating above the body, unable to merge with it.

Tieguai Li and the others all had frowned faces, as they saw that the seven-day period was approaching. If He Xiangu's spirit could not return to its place, her soul would be torn apart and she would never be reborn.

At this time, a black light flew in, revealing a figure of Mingzhang.

"Guiding the living and the dead is what I am best at, so let me do it."

He walked to the bed, and the Yin-Yang Order in his hand emitted a purple-black light that enveloped He Xiangu's soul.

Suddenly, her illusory soul sank and gradually merged with the corpse.

While everyone showed joy on their faces, they couldn't help but show surprise in their eyes, because even if the Ghost Immortal Talisman entered their bodies, their cultivation level could at most be comparable to that of a cultivator who had achieved the Golden Core Stage.

And this mortal, who had just become a ghost messenger, was already considered the most advanced among the alchemy practitioners. He effortlessly brought He Xiangu's soul into his body.

Especially the use of Yin and Yang magic is extremely exquisite. Even if the immortal's soul is in the weakest state, for a ghost like him, it is like a mortal facing a heavy mountain. But now he can do all this with ease, isn't it shocking?

I can't help but feel that everyone has a rare immortal bone and a supreme understanding, but why do I always feel that you are a little out of place?

Soon, before they had time to think about it, they saw He Xiangu's eyelids move slightly, indicating that she had come back to life. They hurried forward to show concern, but saw Xi Mingzhang retreat to the side and quietly disappear on the spot.

"Why did he leave like this?"

Lan Caihe was just about to tell the resurrected He Xiangu that it was all thanks to Fei Changfang's timely arrival when he saw Xi Mingzhang leave silently.

"It seems that Fei Changfang still has a knot in his heart!" The joy on Han Zhongli's face faded, and he spoke worriedly.

"No matter what, since he is willing to come forward to save the fairy lady, it means that he is moved a little bit." Zhang Guolao said to comfort her.

In the blink of an eye, more than two months passed.

Yin and Yang Palace.

Led by the ghost, Lu Dongbin entered the hall and saw Xi Mingzhang sitting in the main seat.

"Brother Changfang."

"I guessed you would come. Not long ago, I heard that the Peony Fairy stole the Dingshan Divine Needle, and was punished by the Queen Mother. She was reincarnated and came to the mortal world. She was a prostitute for three lifetimes and was not allowed to enter the immortal way again." Xi Mingzhang said slowly:
"When you asked me to help you find He Xiangu's soul, you said you were going to heaven to find a magic weapon to subdue the pangolin. It seems that the Peony Fairy was demoted because of you. She must have fallen in love with you."

Lü Dongbin's face was filled with guilt, and he said:
"It's all because of me that a fairy who was once pure and innocent has now become a shameless prostitute. In the future, I will definitely help her practice and return to the path of immortality."

He paused for a moment and continued:

"Brother Changfang, the main reason I came here today is to ask you to help me check the past lives of these two evil spirits to see if they have any grievances, so as to decide whether they should go to hell or have a chance to reincarnate."

"As long as you are happy, this is a ghost book. Find it yourself." Xi Mingzhang waved his hand casually, and a book flew towards Lu Dongbin.

After a while, he closed the book and placed it on the desk in front of Xi Mingzhang, and couldn't help but sigh:

"Brother Changfang, your temperament has really changed a lot."

"Has it changed?" Xi Mingzhang said calmly:

"After becoming a ghost messenger in the underworld, I diligently perform my duties every day and practice diligently. I also use meditation as a way to rest. If you look at it this way, I have indeed undergone earth-shaking changes."

"From a mortal who sneered at spiritual practice, he became a ghost messenger who became obsessed with spiritual practice."

He shifted his gaze from the files on the table and looked up at Lu Dongbin:

"But aren't these what you want to see? You want me to be a person who is free from worries and untainted by the mundane world."

"Since you have said so, now is a chance for you to regain the supreme immortal merit." Lu Dongbin said seriously:
"Brother Li originally expected that you would have this opportunity after more than ten years, when you would have gained the power of the Ghost Immortal Scroll to nourish your body and become more and more profound in Taoism. But when you rescued He Xiangu, I realized that you are now at a level that would allow you to have the opportunity to escape from the underworld and become an immortal." "Haha, if you hadn't told me, I wouldn't have known that I was so gifted." Xi Mingzhang smiled faintly:
"Tell me, what should I do?"

"You need to endure the five thunders striking your head for 49 days." Lu Dongbin spoke word by word.

Xi Mingzhang said in a leisurely tone:
"I was wondering why I needed to become more and more proficient in Taoism before I could have the opportunity to return to the status of an immortal. It turns out that I have to risk my life. If my Taoism is low, I will probably end up with nothing left."

"Are you willing or not?" Lu Dongbin asked.

"No rush. I'll tell you when I'm ready." Xi Mingzhang shook his head and laughed.

Time flies like an arrow, and twenty years have passed in the blink of an eye.

A quiet room.

Xi Mingzhang sat cross-legged, surrounded by all kinds of evil in the world, but his brows were filled with a vast and righteous spirit.

When all the evil and righteous energies merge into the forehead, a little man appears between the eyebrows and disappears in an instant.

He raised his eyelids and whispered:

"The body is perfect, just waiting for the right time."

Three days later.

There is a waterfall flowing down like a silk ribbon, splashing water everywhere. The cool stream soothes the souls of tourists, making people linger in this place.

He Xiangu said to Lü Dongbin, who had returned to his immortal state:

"Bai Mudan is a human."

"The pangolin is a demon." Lu Dongbin, who was wearing white clothes, holding a folding fan and with a sword behind his back, replied meaningfully.

"If it weren't for you, how could she have changed from a fairy to a human? Why are you still obsessed with her?"

"I want to help him become an immortal."

"Over the years, you have often gone to the underworld to visit the eldest son. He is now willing to practice cultivation. He only needs one step to return to his position, but you have never been able to persuade him. How can you influence Bai Mudan, who has become a courtesan?" He Xiangu said solemnly:
"Don't forget that you still have a thousand-year love tribulation. If you continue, you will only get deeper and deeper."

"By then, it will lead to the bitter consequences of harming others and yourself. Not only will Bai Mudan be implicated, but you will also fall into a love disaster."

"If what I did was wrong, what about you?" Lu Dongbin said directly:
"You clearly know that the pangolin is a demon, and immortals and demons cannot be discussed in the same way. Yet you still want to save him. Isn't that a big mistake?"

"He has already repented, why can't he be given a chance?" He Xiangu asked back.

Just as the two were arguing, a figure appeared not far away.

"He Xiangu's character has not changed. She is still open-minded, generous and free-spirited. She is straightforward and decisive in doing things. People admire her very much."

"Whether Lü Dongbin wanted to help Bai Mudan become an immortal because of her beauty or because he felt pity and guilt in his heart is a little unclear."

"And what I fear most is that, after spending so much time together, the pity and guilt in my heart will turn into an affection that makes it hard to let go."

"Listen, the eldest son of the family, as a bystander, sees things most clearly." He Xiangu said with a smile.

Lü Dongbin asked with a smile:
"Brother Changfang, is it because of what you said that you think He Xiangu is beautiful and charming that you can't help but lean towards her?"

"Without love, you can break the relationship. Without ruthlessness, you can break the situation. You have become an immortal. I don't need to say more." Xi Mingzhang suddenly smiled:
"But then again, if I must compare the two of you, you are indeed not as good as Fairy He."

(End of this chapter)