Princess, she is the one who facilitated the extradition.

A delicious mushroom feast left the two people and one bird completely stuffed.

Gui Yao, supporting her pregnant belly, strolled around the yard to digest her food, while birds nestled on the eaves, dozing off.

Suddenly, a melodious song drifted from the backyard: "Longing lingers, resentment lingers, resentment will only cease when I return, the moon shines bright as I lean against the railing..."

Gui Yao was tired from walking, so she sat down on a stone bench in the courtyard, closed her eyes, and listened to music with a look of enjoyment on her face.

The bald egg was awakened by the singing and flew curiously to the backyard, only to be terrified.

"Oh no, Master! Qingqing is having suicidal thoughts and is going to jump off the building!"

"What happened?"

Gui Yao stood up. "Wasn't she singing?"

"They're singing and dancing."

Mao Dan was so frightened that he couldn't speak coherently, "But she climbed onto the roof and went to dance and sing."

It's so dangerous. If it falls, you could die. You just can't think straight.

Gui Yao was surprised, "Up on the roof?"

That won't do; the big money-making plan hasn't even officially started yet.

Gui Yao hurried to the backyard and, sure enough, saw Qingqing dressed in red, spinning and jumping on the roof.

She smiled broadly, looking down at her feet, "This sea of ​​flowers is so beautiful, and it's so much fun singing and dancing with you all."

Who are you?

My whereabouts are uncertain.

Qingqing lowered her head, her hands seemingly holding something, and began to spin again, "They are lovely little fairies, so many little fairies."

Gui Yao was completely bewildered and looked blankly at Mao Dan.

Mao Dan shook his head. "Mao Dan doesn't know either... Ah... I forgot my errand again."

The bird flew into the air, opened its beak wide, exhaled a breath of air, and shouted, "I am the dragon, it is my duty to control the clouds and rain, I am proud, I am honored, I love my mission..."

After shouting, it moved to another spot and began exhaling heavily.

Gui Yao watched Qingqing begin to spin and jump on the roof again, and Mao Dan flapping wildly in the air.

Somewhat baffled, I wondered, "What's wrong with them? Is this some new form of entertainment, and I'm just out of touch?"

Gui Yao muttered to herself, the two of them, one human and one bird, were immersed in their own world, and no one had time to pay attention to her.

Feeling sleepy, Gui Yao yawned. Seeing that they were all having a great time, she didn't stop them. With a wave of her sleeve, she used her spiritual power to protect them and prevent them from being in danger.

"Sure enough, I feel weak and sleepy after eating so much. I'm so tired I can barely keep my eyes open."

Gui Yao rubbed her stomach, preparing to go upstairs to sleep, when the bell on her foot rang.

Someone is coming.

She could only wipe the tears from the corners of her eyes.

The courtyard gate opened, and there stood Xiao Huaijin. "Your Highness, what brings you here?"

It's already dark.

Did you eat those mushrooms?

A hint of anxiety flickered between Xiao Huaijin's brows. "Are you alright?"

So that's why she came—for the mushrooms. Gui Yao smiled, her eyes somewhat unfocused.

"Does Your Highness also find the mushrooms delicious? We all love them. I'll go pick some more tomorrow."

"Don't pick them."

Xiao Huaijin took her hand and said, "Those mushrooms are poisonous and can't be eaten. Come with me to the Prince's Mansion and let the doctor take a look at you."

Gui Yao seemed not to hear him, her gaze shifting to what was behind him. "Your Highness, why are there so many ghosts following you?"

Those who followed Xiao Huaijin, including the swordsman and the lantern bearer who were standing side by side behind him, suddenly felt a chill.

Gui Yao smiled and said, "Your Highness, don't be afraid, Gui Yao can catch ghosts."

She formed her five fingers into claws and was about to grab at the swordsman's throat, which frightened the swordsman so much that he hurriedly dodged to the side.

Although he had never officially witnessed Gui Yao's skills, he knew from the few moves she usually used that she was a master of internal martial arts.

If she grabs me, I might really become a ghost.

Xiao Huaijin hugged Gui Yao, "Don't grab him, he's a good ghost, he won't hurt you."

"A ghost?"

Gui Yao looked on with a thirst for knowledge, "How is it good?"

This was the first time Xiao Huaijin had encountered someone poisoned by mushrooms. Moreover, Gui Yao possessed spiritual power, so his poisoning was likely different from that of ordinary people. After a moment's thought, he concluded, "He's a ghost who doesn't do bad things."

I know where there are lots of evil spirits. I'll take you there to catch them, okay?

Gui Yao looked at him and nodded obediently, "Your Highness is handsome, I will listen to Your Highness."

Xiao Huaijin secretly breathed a sigh of relief, picked her up, and used his lightness skill to hurry towards the Prince's Mansion. "Let's go catch the evil spirit."

Gui Yao was a little dizzy, but she lay quietly in his arms.

But just as Xiao Huaijin leaped onto the high wall of the Prince's mansion, intending to take a shortcut back to her bedroom, Gui Yao suddenly struggled, "Hey, you evil spirit, where do you think you're going?"

She was incredibly strong. Xiao Huaijin nearly fell off the high wall due to her struggle, but managed to regain his balance. Gui Yao pointed to a patrol of guards who were coming over.

"Your Highness is mistaken. It's not an evil spirit, but a thousand-year-old zombie."

She crossed her legs and spun around, wrapping them around Xiao Huaijin's waist, her hands tightly gripping his neck. "Your Highness, run! The ground is covered in corpse fluid!"

This was the first time Xiao Huaijin had been hugged so tightly by her, yet he couldn't muster any romantic feelings; he felt like he was being strangled.

The only thing to do was to distract Gui Yao: "We can't let the zombies out, they'll wreak havoc on the people. Do you know how to control corpses?"

How about we chase them inside and lock them up?"

"Corpse transport?"

Gui Yao's dazed eyes widened for a moment, then he nodded emphatically, "Yes."

She finally released her grip on Xiao Huaijin's neck, one hand jingling a bell in the air, the other hand resting on Xiao Huaijin's shoulder.

He chanted, "The weather is dry, pedestrians stop, women return home, and the living stay away..."

The guards of Prince Jin's residence, "..."

To amuse the young lady, the prince treated them like zombies.

Gui Yao stared at the group of zombies standing motionless, lost in thought, "Has my corpse-driving technique failed?"

Or have the zombies become more powerful and need spiritual energy to enhance them?

Xiao Huaijin broke out in a cold sweat. "It didn't malfunction. Didn't they jump up? Don't waste your spiritual energy."

The one holding the lantern reacted the fastest, quickly whispering to the guards, "Jump."

Otherwise, once Gui Yao uses her spiritual power, they will either be zombies or they will become zombies.

The swordsman and his guards quickly followed suit, jumping up on the spot.

Gui Yao frowned. "I still haven't mastered it. I've forgotten how to shake them in unison."

She swayed in the air again.

He reacted quickly this time, having watched many folk plays about transporting corpses out of curiosity when he was young.

He raised his arms straight out, jumped forward, and whispered to the people behind him, "Line up neatly and jump forward with me."

Gui Yao was finally satisfied. "Hehe, so it wasn't that I wasn't good enough."

Xiao Huaijin secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but the relief was short-lived.

Gui Yao slid off him in a flash and ran to the lamplighter. "Qingwu?"

She then turned to the void, looking at each one in turn.

"Crimson Flame, Yellow Cen, White Yao, Ink Silk?"

She stopped in her tracks, her face a mixture of joy and disbelief. "It's you? You're back?"

She didn't dare stop lighting the lantern and was skipping forward when Gui Yao suddenly hugged her tightly. "Qingwu, don't be afraid, I'm here."

She suddenly clenched her fist as if grasping a flagpole, and waved it with great vigor, "Azure, red, yellow, white, and black, the five-colored army, heed my command! Not one less, follow me home!"

Seeing her like this, the lamp-bearer was at a loss for how to react.

Seeing that she didn't move, Gui Yao laughed and slapped her forehead. "Look, I forgot. We made a promise."

"You should now take off your battle robes, put on skirts, arrange your hair, apply makeup, and walk with light, graceful steps."

She turned her back and led the way, swaying forward, "Hurry, keep up, let's go home."

Xiao Huaijin quickly gestured for the lantern bearers to follow.

In an instant, the guards in the courtyard all followed Gui Yao's example, swaying their waists and moving forward lightly.

The scene of a male guard wielding a sword twisting his body as if struck by lightning was quite comical.

But a sense of sadness welled up in Xiao Huaijin's heart for no reason, just as the procession suddenly stopped.

It has returned to the same spot and is no longer moving.

Just as Xiao Huaijin was about to step forward to check, she suddenly twisted her neck inch by inch to look behind her, "Where is the Five-Colored Army?"

No one answered her.

She asked again, "Where is the Five-Colored Army?"

Still no response.

His usually cheerful face was suddenly covered in tears!

"Gui Miao!"

Xiao Huaijin stepped forward with concern, but before he could reach Gui Yao, a tremendous force stopped him in his tracks.

Gui Yao suddenly soared into the air, formed a hand seal, and shouted, "May all the gods witness this, and may the nine netherworlds hear this!"

With flesh and blood as a sacrifice, and the celestial sphere as a guide, may my soul be shattered and I be forever condemned to Yama.

In exchange, my five thousand loyal guards, united in spirit and soul, will return to the world.

Even if I suffer eternal damnation, I will have no regrets, even in death.