Huh? Isn't this an adventure kingdom building game?!-Chapter 931 - 818: Three Matters (Part 2)

"Daoist Bai, please speak." Finally suppressing his inner longing, he looked at Bai Yunqi with a smile.

This was the most fortunate avatar he had ever seen, having successfully shaken off the original body! He was his future target and the second choice for prying open secrets!

Maintaining a good relationship was an utmost priority!

"When the original body created me, I was already seriously injured and might have hidden something from me, so I'm not very aware of that female Ghost Cultivator's situation."

Bai Yunqi thought carefully and said with a bitter smile, "I don't even know her name, just that she's a female Ghost Cultivator at the peak of the Returning Void Realm, active around Du Gao Mountain.

At first, when I wandered in the Netherworld, she was in seclusion and mistook my aura for the original body. After leaving seclusion, she sought me in the Netherworld, trying several times to engage me. It was really unreasonable; I feared to freely enter and leave the Netherworld. Have you heard of her?"

Qu Luming raised an eyebrow slightly, "So it's her! Alas, she's also a pitiful ghost. Your original body really is something, causing trouble for no reason."

He wasn't looking for a Ghost Cultivator official with a position in Fengdu City. He breathed a sigh of relief and thought while holding a teacup, "That female Ghost Cultivator is named He Miancun. According to the Book of Life and Death, she was originally an official's daughter, destined to live a life of peace and reach a ripe old age.

But somehow, something went awry!

Not only did He Miancun fail to enjoy a lifetime of wealth and marry a good man, but her whole family was slaughtered, their residence washed in blood. This matter caused such a stir that even the proxy Ghost Emperor took notice.

It was later discovered that it was the strange possession that disrupted the Human World; the Judge's Book of Life and Death can't control the Outer Heaven Demon, nor does he have the power to amend the fates of thousands of mortals at once.

So, weighing the pros and cons, apart from the necessary amendments, they bargained and agreed on more benefits to settle matters.

Only Miss He was unwilling to reincarnate; she wanted to wait in the Netherworld for her childhood sweetheart, even if it meant seeing him once after his death and saying words unsaid in the past life.

But regarding their world's chaotic Book of Life and Death, even a Judge couldn't untangle the mess, finding that one small clue. Who knew if her sweetheart died in the catastrophe or was lucky enough to escape and change his fate?

The devoted girl waited year after year, spending her days dazing in the towns of the Netherworld, occasionally running to Fengdu City to inquire. She neither cried nor made a fuss, just asking every so often if anyone had seen her sweetheart.

Those in the know felt pity for her; being a wandering ghost wasn't a solution. Coincidentally, a year of Ghost Messenger recruitment arrived, and she was given a slot, thinking that at least she'd gain orthodox heritage and cultivation, avoiding wasting her life only to end more tragically!

Who would've thought that Miss He, so devoted, turned out to be a prodigious talent, cultivating rapidly, serving Fengdu diligently and efficiently without a single mistake, even rising to the rank of Great Ghost King, just a step away from becoming a Yin Ghost Envoy."

He paused, sighed after a sip of tea, "Back then, people thought she reached the peak of the Soul Refining Realm, being an envoy in Fengdu for so many years, knowledgeable, might've put her past behind.

But unexpectedly, Miss He suddenly resigned, saying her obsession was too deep, becoming a Heart Demon, hindering her cultivation path's progress. She wanted to travel widely, seeking her destined person to resolve her obsessive thoughts."

Other Ghost Cultivators coincidentally acquired some low-grade cultivation techniques before entering Fengdu to gain orthodox heritage. Miss He uniquely was an orthodox Ghost Cultivator but left Fengdu City to wander outside..."

Upon reaching this point, Qu Luming looked at Bai Yunqi with a complicated expression, "Privately speaking, Miss He is a devoted soul, encountering a Heart Demon due to her obsession, hindering her cultivation.

Yet now she has advanced to the peak of the Returning Void Realm, just a step from the Mahayana Realm, and relentlessly pursues you... Could it be that your original body pretended to be her reincarnated sweetheart, deceiving Miss He emotionally?"

Bai Yunqi's face turned green upon hearing this.

Based on Daoist Qu's analysis, it seemed no other possibilities existed; no wonder she always seemed so... The original body really was disgraceful!

"Reasonable speculation but..." Jiang Yuan looked bewildered, "Does the age match?"

Qu Luming nodded, "It's been thousands of years; I heard about it from senior members of Fengdu City.

If the sweetheart also perished in the disaster and quickly reincarnated as a Snake Demon, the age should match. Miss He isn't easily fooled; she has a reason to believe.

Speaking with her isn't difficult. Fengdu is now recruiting Ghost Cultivators as cannon fodder, certainly not inviting her, and she should be around Du Gao Mountain. I can personally go seek her. However..."

He glanced at Bai Yunqi with compassion, lowering his voice, "How do you two plan to converse? I don't mean to be pessimistic, but Miss He's era-long devotion makes it hard for her to let go."

"Daoist Qu, what are your thoughts?" Jiang Yuan, seeing his hesitation, promptly asked.

The counterpart chuckled, lowering his voice further, "If things can end well with her seeking the original body, that's ideal. If not... Daoist Bai might as well consider agreeing!

After cultivating to this stage, Miss He likely doesn't desire dual cultivation or anything, just peace for her obsession. Holding a grand wedding wouldn't hurt. Let her convey the emotions not expressed in her past life, resolve it joyously, and she might even thank you."

Bai Yunqi's face turned more unpleasant, but he could only seek help with his gaze towards Jiang Yuan.

"Haphazard matchmaking isn't a solution; let's sit and talk first. If that's not feasible, we can take her to meet that amorous original body and let him explain himself!" Jiang Yuan decisively concluded, alleviating Bai Yunqi's tension.

The third matter wasn't difficult either, as Qu Luming contentedly accepted three sticks of incense, "Rest assured, these three matters are left to me. The array might be a bit tricky; the rest just wait a day or two for my news!"

He had to rush to the Demon Realm Alliance to converse with the original body; Mr. Jiang's intelligence this time was not simple, wouldn't he have to gain some benefits?

"By the way, there's something to discuss with Mr. Jiang." Thinking of visiting the Demon Realm Alliance, Qu Luming suddenly recalled the original body mentioning the opportunity to meet this gentleman, he seized the chance to inquire, "Du Li heard of Mr. Jiang's genius, thinking of having tea and leisure chat, becoming friends, would it be possible?"

"Certainly. Please introduce us, finding a time when we're both not busy." Jiang Yuan agreed, after all, the Demon Realm Alliance headquarters housed a side quest triggered at Level Eight.

With him introducing, forming good relations with the Vice Alliance Hierarch Du Li would make triggering the side quest easier.

After seeing off Qu Luming, Bai Yunqi clasped his fists and said, "The Venerable Family's great kindness cannot be repaid; it seems there's no vocabulary expressing my gratitude sufficiently..."

Jiang Yuan waved to interrupt him, smiling, "It's merely a small effort. Besides, doing this isn't solely for you, since Demon Cultivators target Life Origin, capturing you once means they can capture you a second, third time. You can't always stay home or avoid being alone, lest they target me too, necessitating the resolution of safety hazards.

We know nothing about those Demon Cultivators, so we must use the Book of Life and Death to investigate.

As for resolving Miss He's entanglement, firstly, if we can turn enmity into friendship, all the better; secondly, the chaos in the Netherworld affects everyone's stay whether Miss Tang recovering at the courtyard or Old Master Wan. You can't always avoid the Netherworld; it's not a solution.

We're also developing property there; the extraction at Lotus Peak's Treasure Mountain needs to proceed, requiring your assistance.

I was thinking, if possible, allowing Miss Tang to reside permanently at Lotus Peak. However, I haven't tested her willingness; I'm not sure if she's agreeable."

"She is," Bai Yunqi realized, knowing Fengdu's advanced array could protect Lotus Peak from effects; reconciling with Miss He would facilitate his work involving treasure extraction.

Seeing the Venerable Family's bewildered look, he smiled, "Although we haven't been together for long, we noticed Miss Tang wishes to stay in our courtyard and often sighs that Ghost Cultivators can't absorb Spiritual Energy. If you have plans, why not let me inquire?"