Fairy, I am truly a virtuous gentleman!

The ghostly creature resembled a pile of fat flesh, its body undulating with waves of flesh. As it moved, the earth trembled slightly, its imposing presence beyond description.

It has no facial features, or rather, its facial features are squeezed out of sight by its flesh. Even its legs are not visible, leaving only a pair of huge, fan-like hands that are nimbly clapping in front of it.

Boom!

The palm struck down with a dull, thunderous sound, instantly creating a deep pit over ten feet in size. Not only that, but drops of pus were also ejected, easily corroding through the dark, turbid stone of the Crimson Abyss.

Three figures, radiating brilliant light, darted and weaved, struggling to evade the ghostly attacks while attempting to counterattack.

All sorts of spells, talismans, and magical artifacts poured out.

However, when it landed on the surface of this ghostly object, it was like mud sinking into the ocean, not causing the slightest ripple.

Xiao Lingjiang had some recollection of those three alchemists at the Divine Palace Realm.

Like Ning Yuan, they also obtained their Crimson Abyss quota through a member of the Zong clan of the Ji royal family. The team, led by one young man and with two servants, came from a reclusive family in the East Sea.

"Third Young Master! Run! We're no match for this monster!"

A middle-aged man dressed as a scholar looked desperate, his teeth clenched, and he exhaled a cloud of purple smoke that enveloped his entire body. He then rushed towards the ghost, briefly obscuring its senses.

"Uncle Lin!"

The remaining two men, the younger one cried out in despair, veins bulging, and roared, "What kind of damn golden seal is this? Why can't it be activated? We've waited so long and still no support!"

Another person grabbed his hand and was about to use magic to escape.

"Third Young Master, something terrible has clearly happened in Chi Yuan. Such a ferocious ghost has been created and hasn't been eliminated by the array spirit yet. Even with our combined efforts, we can't handle it. We should leave first and save our lives..."

"None of you are leaving!"

Suddenly, a muffled sound came from underground.

Before the two could react, they were swallowed whole by a giant mouth full of fangs and sharp teeth that emerged from the ground.

When he came to his senses, the middle-aged scholar had already been torn in two by the flesh-mountain monster, and amidst the spray of blood, he had completely lost his life.

In the blink of an eye, the three perished in the Crimson Abyss.

"Hehe, Laoyue, don't get greedy and swallow this blood food again, otherwise we won't be able to complete the mission and return to the city before the ceremony."

Another vengeful ghost has appeared!

Xiao Lingjiang held her breath.

The ghost that attacked from behind also exuded the aura of a great demon. Its body was like a black ball, without limbs, eyes, or nose, only a large mouth.

"I know……"

The mountain of flesh, known as Laoyue, replied sullenly, "I don't even know where its true face is."

The conversation between the two parties reached Xiao Lingjiang's ears, who was hiding in the shadows.

Her body was tense, and her expression was serious.

Tell her directly that even if he was at his peak and could fight alone, if these two ghosts were together, she would probably only be able to barely suppress one of them.

After all, they were different from the three alchemists who couldn't even get into the Hidden Dragon Ranking at the Grand Gathering of Myriad Laws and could only make a deal with the Ji royal family and pay a huge price to board the Great Luo Cloud Boat.

Aside from Ji Daoyun and Chu Lingci, who has grasped the essence of swordsmanship and has mastered sword intent, Xiao Lingjiang is confident that she can even fight the Holy Son of the Golden Lotus Sect!

However, now that she's exposed...

Just as Xiao Lingjiang, unaware of the situation, was about to leave, she heard her master's joyful voice in her mind.

"That's right, that's the aura!"

Xiao Lingjiang was slightly taken aback. "What?"

"Follow these two demons and see where they go!"

The girl glanced at the two terrifying ghosts standing on the ground in the distance and frowned, saying, "I haven't been discovered yet thanks to the concealment technique you gave me, Master. But apart from this boulder, there's no terrain advantage. How can I hide myself if I rashly follow?"

"Hmm... In that case, I'm going to use a secret technique on you to possess the artifact on that corpse. You must not resist."

After saying that, a mysterious and strange power surged within Xiao Lingjiang's body.

A moment later, an invisible golden thread followed the air currents and entered a colorful brocade pouch next to the middle-aged scholar's corpse.

"Um?"

Laoyue suddenly let out a strange sound, and its huge body trembled.

"What's wrong?"

"Big Mouth Ball asked strangely."

"……fine."

Lao Yue grabbed the scholar's corpse with his large hand, along with his belongings, and left the place with the giant-mouthed monster.

The two ghosts then returned to the ghost town.

Xiao Lingjiang, who was possessed by the brocade pouch, also witnessed this bizarre city inhabited by countless ghosts.

Soon, the two ghosts arrived in front of a shop.

With a clatter, the giant-mouthed monster opened its mouth, and a dozen or so corpses fell to the ground.

They were all those who entered the Crimson Abyss this time, and at this moment they had all lost their vitality.

Lao Yue bent down and stared at a burly, butcher-dressed demon, and ordered, "Process them all, and set aside ten percent of their flesh to feed the ten thousand demons."

The butcher demon looked terrified and meekly agreed.

"I will obey His Excellency's command."

Nodding, the two vengeful spirits turned and left, returning to their respective jurisdictions in the market.

Meanwhile, the butcher demon also began his diligent work.

First, it threw away clothes and utensils, then peeled off the human skin, removed the flesh and blood, chopped up the bones, and extracted the blood and marrow...

Each step was exceptionally refined, as if it had been done hundreds or thousands of times.

In a fleeting moment when it wasn't paying attention, a wisp of golden thread rose from a sachet, transformed into a piece of flesh and blood, and fell onto the cutting board...

...

...

Xiao Lingjiang took a deep breath, her gaze resolute.

"Master, what should we do next?"

"You hide first. What I'm looking for is in this ghost town. Give me time, and I'll definitely find its exact location!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Lingjiang nodded slightly, but then she turned her gaze to the distance.

The cool voice seemed to have sensed something and asked, "Are you worried about the boy's safety?"

Xiao Lingjiang did not deny it, but calmly said, "The existence of this ghost city has proven that the situation in Chiyuan is beyond the control of Dali. Like those two powerful ghosts just now, who knows how many more there are? If Ningyuan encounters them..."

Although he hadn't finished speaking, his cool voice already understood the girl's thoughts.

She said calmly, "After all, he is the Daoist Master's own son. He has more than one backup plan. You don't need to worry about him. Putting aside everything else, the people who accompanied us that day were already extraordinary. You should..."

Upon hearing her master's words, Xiao Lingjiang breathed a sigh of relief and smiled from the bottom of her heart, gently interrupting the cold voice from continuing.

"In that case, I'm relieved."

Xiao Lingjiang's fair and delicate face held a hint of tenderness as she gathered her hair behind her ears and pressed it to her chest, carefully feeling the touch of the close-fitting undergarment that was transformed from the flowing cloud fairy dress.

She parted her lips slightly and said, "Perhaps my master also thinks I am too young and somewhat hasty in matters of the heart, but great clans are often indifferent, the world is full of abandonment, and true feelings are revealed in times of trouble."

When I hit rock bottom, besides my father and you, Master, only Ning Yuan offered me a helping hand and showed me kindness. You should know that even my former blood relatives were disdainful and eager to sever ties with me. I had nothing, so what did it matter if I was deceived?

"Besides..."

Xiao Lingjiang subconsciously touched her pink lips, recalling the boy's serious, otherworldly face, yet his hands were always restless.

"If everything fails, at least I will have tasted the flavor of love, and I won't have any more regrets."

The free flying flowers are as light as a dream, and the boundless rain is as thin as melancholy.

It is said that a young girl's feelings are the most captivating.

After a brief conversation, Xiao Lingjiang's eyes cleared, and she became even more focused.

She has already helped the boy too much, and this time she is determined to succeed in her plan, return to her peak, and win back the promise she made with him!

"Just now, two waves of yin energy repelled each other not far away. I wonder what happened... According to what I've heard along the way, the Lord of the Ghost City will descend the day after tomorrow. The situation is so complicated. Perhaps we should hide here and wait for the right opportunity... What do you think, Master?"

The cold voice no longer responded, as if it had agreed with Xiao Lingjiang's thoughts.