A master of comedy!

Walk along the road to the underworld, and pass through the gates of hell.

Zhou Sheng seemed to have caught a whiff of the mortal realm, and he felt much more relaxed and at ease. He began to plan what he would do next.

The first priority is definitely cultivation, sparing no effort to quickly increase magical power.

The Luoshu is currently brimming with energy, so achieving this is not difficult; one only needs to calculate certain things in a targeted manner.

The second thing is... to kill the Night Wanderer!
That woman had committed numerous crimes and harbored malicious intentions. She seemed to be deeply in love with him, but the things she gave him were actually a wish for his early death.

Of course, the most important thing is to help Master retrieve the Golden Elixir and the Leg Tendon.

If his master could regain his peak strength, he would have a reliable backer and be able to truly repay his master's kindness in raising him over the years.

These two things are his next key objectives.

Thinking about his future direction, and having already escaped death, Zhou Sheng inevitably relaxed his vigilance towards his surroundings a little.

But not long after, he suddenly realized something was wrong.

I had sensed a trace of yang energy earlier, but now the yin energy is getting stronger and stronger. Moreover, the surrounding scenery is no longer a narrow path in a desolate wilderness, but seems to lead to a... mansion?
Zhou Sheng stopped and looked up at the Black and White Impermanence who were leading the way, his eyes deep.

"Boss Long, why aren't you leaving?"

The Black and White Impermanence turned around simultaneously, their faces deathly pale, their scarlet tongues appearing exceptionally sinister and terrifying in the darkness.

"Gentlemen, where are you taking me?"

Zhou Sheng's gaze narrowed slightly, revealing a dangerous edge, and the Yazi within him also rose up, ready to pounce.

"If I'm not mistaken, this isn't the way back to the mortal world."

Upon hearing this, the Black and White Impermanence knew they couldn't hide it any longer. They said with a wry smile, "Boss Long, please don't make a move. There is someone who wants to see you."

"Who?"

"You'll see when you see it; there's absolutely no malice intended."

Zhou Sheng's eyes flashed, and he sneered, "Being able to instruct you brothers shows that you are of extraordinary status, but... let that person come to see me."

Does anyone know if that mansion is in danger?

Zhou Sheng could naturally use the Luoshu to calculate it, but energy is precious, and he didn't want to waste it on such a thing.

If you really wanted to see me, you wouldn't be so lacking in sincerity as to not even take a few steps. So it's better not to see me at all.

"I'm right here, just a moment away."

"If that person doesn't come in a quarter of an hour, I will return to life on my own, and there's no need for you two to see me off."

Zhou Sheng resolutely blocked the railway, his attitude was extremely firm.

Since there was no sign of Black and White, one of them had to stay here to keep watch while the other went to the mansion to report the situation.

Time passed slowly.

However, Zhou Sheng didn't have to wait long before a figure stepped out of the mansion's gate.

He wore a robe embroidered with yin and yang judges, with the front embroidered with the laws of the mortal world and the back embroidered with the penal codes of the underworld. The color of the robe was not the common scarlet-purple, but a combination of blue and black.

The blue color symbolizes "the clear sky can bear witness," while the black color symbolizes "impartiality and impartiality."

Even from a distance of several dozen feet, Zhou Sheng could see the radiant light emanating from the body, like a bright mirror under the sunlight.

As he approached, Zhou Sheng finally saw his face clearly.

He was small in stature, but his back was straight and his face was simple and square. When you were swept by his bright and resolute eyes, it was as if you were being shone by the bright sunshine.

If one harbors even the slightest filth in their heart, it seems difficult to look directly into those sharp eyes.

Zhou Sheng met his gaze quietly, and bowed when the other man approached.

"Junior Zhou Sheng greets Judge Wei!"

The man in the official robes paused slightly, then returned the greeting with impeccable manners, and only spoke after the greeting was finished. "Boss Long is indeed wise. Wei Zheng guarantees that there are no traps in the mansion. May I ask if Boss Long would like to come inside for a chat?"

Zhou Sheng laughed heartily and said, "Lord Wei has a reputation for integrity that lasts for all time. If even you don't believe it, then who in the world can we believe?"

After saying that, he followed the other person into the mansion.

Wei Zheng, a famous prime minister during the Zhenguan era, was known for his courage to speak frankly. In Journey to the West, there is also a legend about him beheading the Dragon King of the Jing River in a dream. In terms of legendary status, he is in no way inferior to Bao Zheng.

After his death, he became a god and served as a judge in the Underworld's Department of Law. He was known for his uprightness and integrity, and even when facing the ruler of the underworld, he dared to speak frankly and remonstrate with him, repeatedly embarrassing him. As a result, he was transferred to supervise the construction of the Yinshan Palace.

However, the fact that Wei Zheng could be seen outside the Gates of Hell indicates that He was not willing to become a nominal official in the underworld and was secretly plotting something.

"Last time I pointed out the fault of King Yama to his face and was reprimanded by him. I was transferred to supervise the construction of the Yinshan Palace and was not allowed to enter the Gate of Hell without being summoned. Therefore, although I admire what you have done, I can only wait here. I hope Boss Long will not blame me."

As a judge and a great figure who has been remembered throughout history, Wei Zheng was quite humble when facing Zhou Sheng, a junior.

"Judge Wei is joking. I was only acting out of self-preservation and had no other choice."

If it were an ordinary young person, being flattered by such a famous figure as Wei Zheng, they would probably be overjoyed and feel elated.

After meeting Zhang Sanfeng, Zhou Sheng was much calmer when he saw these historical figures again, his expression was indifferent, neither humble nor arrogant.

Seeing this, Wei Zheng nodded, his eyes bright, and stared at Zhou Sheng, speaking his mind frankly.

"Boss Long, are you planning how to get rid of the Night Wanderer?"

Zhou Sheng appeared calm, but his heart was in turmoil.

Feeling the other person's clear and discerning gaze, Zhou Sheng knew that even if he lied, the other person would not believe him at all.

This is a person who is absolutely confident in their own judgment, and such a person will never easily change their opinion.

Come to think of it, if Wei Zheng wasn't such a person, how could he have repeatedly offended the emperor and offered his honest advice?

"Yes."

Zhou Sheng no longer concealed himself, speaking just as bluntly, uttering only one word, yet brimming with murderous intent.

"Can Judge Wei help me?"

He took the initiative, his eyes sharp as swords, staring directly into Wei Zheng's eyes, which were equally bright.

Although he lacked some of the resolute and righteous spirit, he was more energetic and audacious.

Wei Zheng smiled slightly and slowly shook his head.

"I am a subject, not an assassin."

“The Night Wanderer is guilty and should be punished according to the laws of the underworld. Even if you don’t take action, she won’t be a judge for long.”

His words were stern and resounding; his intangible confidence was extremely infectious.

Zhou Sheng now understands why even a brilliant and ambitious emperor like Li Shimin was often persuaded by Wei Zheng.

Moreover, he also realized that Judge Wei was not simply a judge who had been transferred and demoted.

He also has some unknown backup plan and confidence.

"I've come to see you only to remind you of two things. First, don't rush into action. A mere Night Wanderer is nothing. The real troublesome one is the Bodhisattva behind her."

"Secondly, it concerns that play, 'Exploring Yin Mountain'."

Upon hearing that name again, Zhou Sheng couldn't help but let out a bitter smile.

"Did Judge Wei also come to warn me not to learn this play?"

Wei Zheng shook his head, his eyes blazing.

"On the contrary, I want to beg Boss Long to learn this play!"

...(End of this chapter)