Reborn right after ascending to immortality?

Chapter 43 Bai Susu's Glorious Past
It turns out that the people of Kunlun prefer compromise.

If you tell Mei Yun directly that you are the unlucky guy who got cheated on in the news, he definitely won't accept it.

But if Mei Yun is told first that he has been reported by the People's Daily of the Nine Netherworlds, then he will be more likely to accept the former.

"call"

Mei Yun breathed a sigh of relief. She had been making a big fuss; it turned out she had only been cheated on.

"It's no big deal." Young Master Mei was a man of principle. He patted An Sheng on the shoulder and said casually, "What's the big deal about this little thing?"

He reverted to his persona as a chivalrous swordsman, showing none of his previous panic. His greyish-white eyes, hidden beneath the black cloth, exuded aloofness.

"If Brother Ansheng really likes her, why not give this Miss Su to you?"

What a clever tactic of diverting trouble eastward and using someone else's strength against them.

An Sheng was horrified; these martial arts enthusiasts were more or less tainted by cuckoldry.

"So what news did you find out in the city this time?" An Sheng quickly changed the subject.

Mei Yun smiled indifferently; it was finally his turn to show off his knowledge.
"This Weimendu is the core of the second layer of the realm, and its area is three times the size of Fengdu. It is divided into two areas: the upper city and the lower city."

Due to the influence of its predecessor, the Ghost Gate of Youdu, and the influx of ghosts who couldn't survive in Fengdu, Weimendu is the city with the most ghosts and spirits, numbering in the billions, comparable to the number of local immortals.

"Weimen is surrounded by springs, which are boundless and connect directly to countless overseas fairy mountains. The scenery is beautiful and breathtaking."

"The forces in Weimen Youdu are complex, with many factions entrenched here."

"The lower city is where the four major demonic sects are stationed; while the upper city is where the Dao Xuan Sect is represented and the 'Merit Office,' one of the Four Offices of the Nine Netherworlds, is responsible for assessment and promotion."

"The Foundation Establishment Certificate Examination will begin in twenty-five days."

"This is the information I have gathered."

Mei Yun spoke eloquently and logically.

"Could you please put down my 'Nine Nether People's Daily' before you speak?" An Sheng said expressionlessly, snatching the newspaper from Mei Yun's hand.

As expected, Mei Yun used only terms from the "Emon Travel Guide" section, which refers to travel information.

An Sheng also noticed a detail: there was no mention of the "Impermanence Sect" in the newspaper. Not a single word about it, as if the name "Impermanence Sect" was a taboo subject in Emon's household.

This aroused An Sheng's intense curiosity.

Knowledge gained from books is ultimately superficial.

To truly understand Emon Yuto, you have to visit it in person.

In that case, let's hire a tour guide first.

"I don't have the money to hire a tour guide," Mei Yun said with a sullen face.

"No need to worry."

An Sheng said, "I'm going to scam a cheap, easy-to-cheat, dim-witted tour guide."

He first told Mei Yun to stay where she was, then found a secluded spot, took out a talisman and a brush, and based on his memory from the exam, quickly drew a 'divine invocation talisman' using the formulas. He then made a few minor modifications, removing the exaggerated special effects of the talisman.

After activating his immortal power, he successfully summoned the Impermanent Immortal Bai Susu.

"Heh." Bai Susu's bare feet lightly touched the ground, her silver bells jingling gently, each step like a lotus blooming, displaying the grace of an immortal. "Junior, why did you summon me?"

Her misty, frost-like eyes glanced coldly at An Sheng, and she questioned with dissatisfaction, "Why did you remove my entrance effects?"

Every word and action exudes the aloof and ethereal charm of a fairy.

The stronger the deity invited, the greater the commotion. An Sheng had to keep a low profile, which is why he removed Bai Susu's entrance special effects.

"Prison guard."

An Sheng bowed respectfully and said, "We are now in the second level of Weimen City. As a newcomer, I am not familiar with the Weimen territory. You were once the Lord of the Nine Netherworlds and also ruled Weimen City."

The people of Weimen all praise your name.

Regarding the definition of this Weimen site, your knowledge is vast and comprehensive; I would appreciate your guidance.

Bai Susu puffed out her chest proudly after being praised.

"Very well." She coughed again, maintaining her aloof fairy-like image. "Then I'll show you around, my disciple. Please follow me."

"Let me show you the illustrious name and immortal legend I have left behind here."

"You are my personal disciple. Because of my influence, you can act with impunity in the city."

"With your status, the four major demonic sects can come and go as they please."

After saying that, she walked straight outside.

Everyone along the way ignored Bai Susu; only An Sheng could see her.

Given my status as the Impermanent Demon Prince, can I visit the Four Great Demonic Sects for free?

What a huge honor.

An Sheng quickly called Mei Yun and followed Bai Susu.

He opened the travel guide and first turned to the map of the lower city. The Demon Buddha Sect, Qiongqi Sect, Corpse Soul Sect, and Hehuan Sect all had branches in the lower city.

The closest one is the Demon Buddha Sect.

The term "Demon Buddha Sect" is merely a derogatory term used by Kunlun Buddhist practitioners to refer to the demonic path; the monks here refer to themselves as the "Holy Buddha Sect."

The branch temple of the Holy Buddha Sect is located on Xianshan Mountain in the northwest of the Lower City.

The ancient temple was bathed in Buddhist light. Rows of monks rang bells and chanted Buddhist prayers, their faces solemn and dignified.

“The Holy Buddha Sect’s practice is very unique; it does not cultivate spiritual energy, but only merit.”

"The monks of his sect do good deeds without seeking anything in return, and under their banner, they have established the largest public welfare organization in the entire Nine Netherworld, the 'Holy Buddha Hall'."

Bai Susu was indeed well-read. Although most of her memories had faded, she could still speak eloquently based on the remaining general impressions.

"Enter the Way through merit, and prove the Way through merit."

"For those who kill living beings or do bad deeds, their merits will be deducted; for those who save living beings or do good deeds, their merits will be added."

"Of course, you also have to pay taxes for good deeds."

"The predecessor of the Holy Buddha Sect was the extraterrestrial Buddha 'Ksitigarbha,' one of the Five Immortals of the Nine Netherworlds. He once unified the Nine Netherworlds and reached the pinnacle of cultivation, but in the end, he was defeated by the original master."

"After this battle, the Buddhist sect, which had been wreaking havoc in the Nine Netherworlds, regressed in strength by 100,000 years."

Bai Susu is learned and versatile, displaying the demeanor of an immortal.

An Sheng repeated these words to Mei Yun verbatim, which drew repeated praise from Mei Yun: "Brother An Sheng, you are truly learned and talented."

Mei Yun had a certain expectation of the Holy Buddha Sect. It must be a sacred Buddhist site, filled with compassionate masters who helped all beings.

"Amitabha."

"Esteemed benefactors, are you new to the Nine Netherworlds?"

The admissions master spotted An Sheng and Mei Yun from afar. Seeing their exceptional talents, he smiled, held a lotus flower in his hand, and displayed the demeanor of a high-ranking monk.

Judging from their demeanor, you can tell they come from above.

"This humble monk sees that you two are young, yet you are surrounded by Buddhist aura and radiate Buddhist light. You are promising candidates for our Buddhist path."

Mei Yun and An Sheng both found the master's words very helpful.

"Since you two are newcomers, you can now register as outer members of my sect and receive a 30-year loan of merit points, with interest automatically deducted upon maturity."

Mei Yun exclaimed in surprise, "So you can get a loan for good deeds?"

His illusions began to crumble.

"That's natural."

The recruitment guru clasped his hands together and said, "We rely on lending money to others to help people all over the world."

"To be honest, I came here specifically to enlighten you because I saw that you two are young and exceptionally talented, and that your loan amounts are not low, and that you have an affinity with Buddhism."

“In Buddhist practice, one enters the path through merit. Every word and deed is closely related to merit. For example, accidentally swearing or laughing at an inappropriate joke will deduct merit and affect one’s cultivation.”

"Therefore, monks often find themselves struggling to improve their spiritual cultivation, which is why our Holy Buddha Sect provides loan services."

"You two are newcomers. Registering now as inner members of the Weimen branch will grant you access to the full range of merit loan services."

An Sheng nodded. He knew about these things in his previous life. This was the largest merit loan company in the entire Nine Netherworld.

They also established the largest public welfare and charity organization, 'Dizang Hall'.

Its operating principle is very mysterious.

For example, some sect leaders in the Nine Netherworlds, if they had too much immortal power in a certain month, would lead their disciples to donate the extra power to the 'Holy Buddha Hall' in order to legally avoid taxes.

The Holy Buddha Hall then pools these cultivation points and donates them to the weaker cultivators of Kunlun, thus gaining a massive amount of merit.

A portion of these merits will be extracted, with the elder's merits being returned in full, and the disciple's merits being divided in a 30/70 split.

After accumulating merit from outsiders, this merit will then be used by the Holy Buddha Sect to lend money internally.

It is endless and inexhaustible.

"Grandmaster."

An Sheng wanted to ask something he didn't know, so he asked curiously:
"It is said that in ancient times, the Immortal Wuchang defeated the former Lord of the Nine Netherworlds, the Venerable Ksitigarbha. What were the specific details of that great battle?"

As the personal disciple of the Immortal of Impermanence, I will certainly be as prestigious as him.

Unexpectedly, the moment the name "Immortal of Impermanence" was mentioned, the master's face darkened instantly.

"Fuck it."

The master uttered a swear word, and his merits were immediately reduced by one.

"Don't mention the name 'impermanence'."

Master Shengfo Sect's face darkened, and he gritted his teeth as he said, "Before the great battle, Wuchang Immortal came to Shengfo Sect to borrow 100,000 years' worth of merit, with an annual interest rate of 10%."

"We thought a big customer had arrived, but after the loan was completed, the Impermanent Immortal immediately started fighting with the Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva."

"Because she owed 100,000 years of merit, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva didn't dare to lay a hand on her, fearing that something might happen to this big client and he wouldn't be able to recover the merit loan!"

"Because he was afraid to harm the rat, the Venerable Ksitigarbha was defeated by the Immortal of Impermanence!"

The master took out a copy of the contract from his pocket. "This is the contract we signed back then. Now we have accumulated 110,000 years of merit."

"The Impermanent Immortal has been executed."

The master said bitterly, "But if we encounter a disciple of the fickle one, we will be determined to collect this debt. By the way, benefactor, who are you again?"

An Sheng quickly replied.

"My name is Mei Yun. Sorry to bother you."

(End of this chapter)