Chapter 10: The Three Realms of Beasts, Judgment in the Underworld

Zhen Yi exclaimed, "Damn, he has actually turned into a vengeful spirit"

The merchant smiled and said: "Employee benefits"

Zhen Yi, upon realizing this, slapped his forehead and said: "Ah, look at my head. You must be that living colleague from our headquarters. This chair was uniformly procured from headquarters and is a paper chair; it cannot be sat on by a living person."

The old men who had been supporting him turned their gazes in unison towards the sound, and they saw a handsome young man standing up, looking at them with a blank expression: "Those who were harmed by him never had a chance to start over; why should he, with just a single admission of guilt, foolishly hope for a reduced sentence?"

Zhen Yi also slapped the armrest of the chair: "That's right, this is all your own doing."

As soon as he spoke, a subtle pressure emanated from him, causing all the spirits around to fall silent in an instant, leaving the scene enveloped in complete stillness

His suddenly grimacing face startled even the ghosts present, and Yu Zhengdu let out a long "tch—" and coldly snorted, "I knew it all along; an antisocial personality simply does not recognize their mistakes"

Yu Zhengdu listened while imagining the scene, and he couldn't help but shiver all over

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His pitiful display attracted the attention of the surrounding ghosts, most of whom were old spirits who had passed away peacefully. Being elderly and soft-hearted, they felt a twinge of compassion upon witnessing this scene, and thus whispered in support: "It is indeed quite pitiful. Having lived several lifetimes as a beast, and always meeting a tragic end, perhaps this time we could lighten the sentence a bit..."

Yu Zhengdu once again reviewed the methods of crime employed by Hong Gen before his death, and felt the same outrage as netizens: the death penalty alone is truly too lenient for this heinous murderer

Yu Zhengdu could faintly hear the discussions of other spirits coming from the reincarnation hall

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Yu Zhengdu finally understood why the name Hong Gengtou sounded somewhat familiar

The terrifying appearance of Hong Gentou frightened the surrounding ghosts, causing them to scatter in all directions, crying out loudly

In seven years, five people were killed, with the oldest victim being seventy-six years old and the youngest only seven. The life of the murderer Hong Gentou...

A slightly overweight middle-aged man stood up. Yu Zhengdu glanced at him, somewhat surprised. The man had a square face, large ears, and an honest appearance, with a somewhat timid gaze. He was the type that would easily be overlooked in a crowd, completely unrecognizable as a fugitive.

Hong Gentou appears honest, hunching his shoulders while speaking. In the end, he sniffles with a sobbing tone: "I received a notification message, in the next life, I will be a beast again, this time as a yellow cow. I saw on the news that someone injected water into a living cow. I am scared, I do not dare to be reborn..."

The merchant's gaze fell downward, indicating for him to look at the chair

The shadow that had enveloped Minan City for seven years has finally dissipated, as the serial killer Hong Gentou was sentenced to death in his first trial

Yu Zhengdu, feeling perplexed, heard Zhen Yi over there already bringing two stools over, saying to him and Shang Que: "Please take a seat, both of you"

Most of the ghosts on site have never seen the legendary boss of Luofeng Management Company. After the ghost king deliberately restrained his aura, he appeared to be just a relatively handsome ordinary ghost

The two individuals sat down, and Zhen Yi began to interrogate the ghost. He first called out the name of the ghost who had led the escape, saying: "Hong Gentou, step forward"

Those old fellows had been relying on their age to speak incessantly. However, after being questioned by Yu Zhengdu, they were all rendered speechless. Yet, some were unwilling to concede. Noticing that Yu Zhengdu was a young man, one of them immediately took the opportunity to assert his seniority, saying: "How can you, young man, speak like this? Don't you understand the saying, 'One should spare others when possible'?"

His grayish-white face suddenly exploded in the air, and in an instant, countless long hairs sprouted. His mouth gaped wide open, revealing a mouthful of sharp fangs.

When Hong Gentou committed the crime, Yu Zhengdu was still young and naturally had little impression of it. He might find it somewhat familiar, but that is mainly due to the subsequent development of the internet, where netizens occasionally revisit major cases. Each time these cases are reviewed, this particular incident is included, and every time it is mentioned, many netizens from Minan express their outrage, believing that the death penalty is far too lenient for Hong Gentou.

This time, Yu Zhengdu noticed that the other ghosts huddled in the corner, holding their heads, also trembled.

Is it my turn to be reincarnated? Hurry and let me go

"It has long hair, it actually has long hair. I have been dead for thirty years, and this is the first time I have seen one with long hair in a book"

Yu Zhengdu : = =

Shang Que smiled, reached out, and brushed his forehead lightly, saying: "It's fine now"

Yu Zhengdu has not been startled for the first time; he stood up straight calmly and patted his arm: "It's fine, I can just stand."

"Go over there, crouch down and cover your heads, everyone crouch down properly." Zhen Yi pointed to the spot by the wall and shouted fiercely at the group of ghosts following Yu Zhengdu.

Yu Zhengdu looked at him blankly and asked: "?"

The records in the Death Register are quite simple, merely listing the names of those killed by Hong Gentou. However, Yu Zhengdu increasingly felt that this name was familiar. A thought crossed his mind, and he took out his mobile phone, entering the three characters "Hong Gentou" into the search engine. The page jumped, and suddenly, a full ten pages of related links appeared.

The arrival of the group from Shangque caused a slight commotion in the certificate issuance hall

Over there, the ghost of Hong Gentou is still pleading for justification: "I have realized my mistakes, I beg you to give me a chance to be reborn..."

Hehe, you saw right through me. I have spent half of my life repaying a mortgage, and in my next life, I can finally be reborn into a family that has a house to inherit. It hasn't been easy.

When those old ghosts were alive, there were always people offering them seats when they went out. Unexpectedly, after their death, such treatment ceased. Upon hearing this, they felt somewhat disgruntled. They did not dare to confront the staff of the underworld, but inevitably turned their backs to murmur a few words.

Hong Gentou covered his face, trembling all over: "I truly realize my mistake, I beg you to forgive me..."

The other ghosts came to their senses and quickly joined in applauding: "That's right, that's right!"

Ah, ah, ah, a vengeful spirit! It is a vengeful spirit!

Zhen Yi: What is there to experience about this

Oh my swan, let me die once more

Yu Zhengdu was so frightened that he clung to Shang Que's shoulder and hid behind him, simultaneously shouting loudly: "Wow—this ghost is way too ugly!"

The few old ghosts who had been speaking on behalf of Hong Gengtou turned red in the face upon seeing this, and they all turned their heads away, not daring to meet Yu Zhangdu's gaze.

The group of ghosts, each looking disheveled and dusty, obediently moved to the wall, lined up, and squatted down, creating a rather desolate scene

Zhen Yi: "Why do you not want to be reincarnated?"

Yu Zhengdu felt a chill on his forehead and looked at Shang Que in confusion. Shang Que glanced at the chair and said, "Sit down and give it a try"

His appearance, trembling and crying, was truly pitiful, evoking a sense of compassion in the onlookers. Yu Zhengdu could not help but whisper softly: "So tragic"

The links all come from major domestic media outlets, and the descriptions are even more sensational

The merchant beside him was lounging with one leg crossed over the other, tilting his head, and lightly resting one hand against his cheek. His face revealed no discernible expression. After Hong Gen finished speaking, he casually remarked: "When you killed, you certainly didn't think twice about it."

Then Hong Gentou realized that selling misery was futile; his originally hunched shoulders relaxed all at once, and he stood up straight. A fierce expression appeared on his honest face, and his eyes turned notably sinister. Gritting his teeth, he said: "I have killed, but I have also lived as a beast for so many lifetimes. Each time has been a tragic death; even if I am repaying debts, I should have repaid enough by now"

The wrongs committed in life will be settled after death; acknowledging mistakes is futile, and repentance is of no avail. Right and wrong, merits and demerits are determined in life, and there is no leniency in the underworld. The eyes of the merchant are dark and profound, reflecting nothing at all, gazing indifferently in all directions. This is the law of cause and effect.

Yu Zhengdu felt a chill in his heart: "... What kind of chair is this?"

The sudden sound of applause shattered the suffocating silence, and Yu Zhengdu strongly supported the boss, saying: "The boss is right!"

Yu Zhengdu took a look and realized it was a record about Hong Gentou in the Book of Life and Death. He would have been fine not looking, but upon seeing it, he was immediately startled.

Yu Zhengdu was about to sit down when suddenly, his arm was yanked sharply by Shang Que.

You two should stop showing off, alright? I still have to carry bricks in my next life, damn it

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Jiu Jianyu's struggle caused his bottom to directly pass through the chair, leaving him suspended in mid-air

I see that if one is to live like a beast, then one should at least avoid a tragic death

The surroundings were enveloped in complete silence, not even a whisper of the wind could be heard. The words of the merchant tower sent a chill through the hearts of all the spirits, as they felt an unprecedented sense of oppression due to the unshakeable severity of the underworld.

Yu Zhengdu, feeling both skeptical and curious, reached out to touch the chair and discovered that it was indeed tangible. He couldn't help but exclaim in excitement, "At last, I have experienced what it feels like to be a ghost"

Hong Gentou's eyes flickered, and there was a hint of dissatisfaction in his voice: "I have been a beast for three lifetimes, and not once have I been able to end well. First, I was a pig, and the butcher opened my belly while I was still alive. When he scalded the pig's hair with boiling water, I was still conscious..."

Hong Gentou was especially furious with the person who had disrupted the scene from the very beginning. Seeing that pleading was futile, he decided to fight to the bitter end. With a roar of anger, he leaped up and jumped onto Yu Zhengdu's body, simultaneously contorting his face and shouting: "Since we are all going to become beasts, killing one more won't make a difference."

The serial killer Hong Gentou from Minan has been apprehended

However, the group of ghosts trailing behind them is still recognizable to everyone; aren't these the few who were making a fuss this morning about refusing to reincarnate and collectively escaping? It is unexpected that they have been caught back so soon

Everyone understands the truth, so there's no need to pretend. The only reason you didn't follow along is simply because you were fortunate in your reincarnation

Zhen Yi, upon seeing this, waved her hand to those around and said: "What are you interrupting for? Hurry up and reincarnate."

It turns out that this Hong Gen Tou, several lifetimes before being reincarnated as a beast, was once a serial killer who committed a total of five murders during his lifetime, involving men, women, the elderly, and children, and his methods of killing were extremely brutal

Help! I am most afraid of vengeful spirits

His last crime involved a victim who was merely seven years old. As soon as the news broke, it caused a tremendous uproar among the public. Although Hong Gentou was ultimately sentenced to death, he became an everlasting source of pain in the hearts of the citizens of Minan, leading to many years afterward where people continued to recall this case.

Yu Zhengdu curiously glanced at Shang Que, who casually took out his phone and handed him a page.

This individual committed a series of crimes in Minan City over a decade ago, taking five lives over a span of seven years. The methods employed were extremely brutal. Due to a strong awareness of counter-investigation and an unassuming appearance, this person evaded capture for many years, causing widespread panic in Minan City and surrounding areas. Eventually, with advancements in criminal investigation techniques, this individual was apprehended during the last crime.

Hong Gentou continued, "Next, I made a local dog. I won't even mention the leftover food I ate every day. After a long struggle, I finally grew a little, only to be injected with poison by a dog thief. Yet, that needle never killed me in one go. I endured for a whole day and night before they finally cut open my belly and turned me into hot pot..."

Hong Gentou hunched his shoulders and stammered, "I, I don't want to be reincarnated..."

The surrounding sounds calmed Hong Gen down slightly; he wiped the corners of his eyes with the hand that was covering his face, looking quite aggrieved

It is indeed the case that I have been poisoned, disemboweled, and scalded to death with boiling water; I have suffered enough...

No, it's one thing for a person to be afraid, but can't these ghosts have a bit of ghostly dignity?

Yu Zhengdu rolled his eyes and was about to speak when he saw Shang Que stand up, surveying the surroundings from a lofty position. He spoke lightly, saying: "In the underworld, there is no saying of sparing those who deserve no mercy."

The tragic story of Hong Gentou continues: "For the third time, I became an old mouse, eating garbage in the sewers, unseen by the light of day. After two years, in search of a peanut or a grain of rice, I got caught in a glue trap and was scalded to death with boiling water..."

Zhen Yi remained unmoved by his plea and stated in a matter-of-fact manner: "We are a law-governed underworld; every ghost's reincarnation is predetermined, and the ledger of life and death has been meticulously calculated. It is not something that can be decided by our mere words"

Zhen Yi asked with a stern face: "Why did you run away?"

Fortunately, I was not incited to run together this morning; otherwise, I would be squatting there now

Alas, I can no longer manage; in my next life, my family will at most provide me with a down payment...

Although Zhen Yi ignored those people, she felt somewhat irritated by their whispers behind her back. Just as she was about to continue her tirade, she suddenly heard Yu Zhengdu coldly say, "You are not the victims, what right do you have to forgive this demon on behalf of the victims?"