Chapter 007: The Black Wuchang Has Arrived

Upon opening the door and stepping into the courtyard, I already heard the sound of knocking; someone was outside banging on the door with great force, causing it to thud loudly. Wen Zhao hurriedly went forward to open it, and saw a shadow float in. Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a black impermanence, appearing to be in their twenties, resembling Wan Qing, also a person with a short and unfortunate life.

Although her heart was filled with doubts, Wenzhao was not an ignorant woman. She knew that Wanqing was on an official assignment with a black impermanence, but who could say if it was the one before her? Wanqing had only recently been promoted, and she had never met the black impermanence who partnered with Wanqing. It was impossible for her to just follow a stranger on a whim.

Heibuchang, filled with impatience, confirmed Wen Zhao's identity and then grabbed her sleeve, pulling her outside

What kind of place has she ended up in? Not only are there souls from the underworld, but even monsters exist here. She had been curious about it before, but the neighbors were all rural folk and could not explain it clearly. Wan Qing might know more, but she did not dare to ask, fearing that she would give herself away. As time went on and life became more comfortable, she gradually lost interest in it.

Wen Zhao realized that he was not forcing himself, and he felt a sense of relief. If this Black Wuchang insisted on dragging her along with the *picture* book, given her strength, she would certainly be unable to break free, which made him trust him a little more.

Li Buping finally regained some clarity, his murky gaze becoming clearer by seventy to eighty percent. Upon seeing Wen Zhao, he felt a deep sense of shame, quickly wiped his face, shook off the water, and awkwardly smiled, saying: "Oh, it's my sister-in-law who has come. Please, come in and sit down."

Changchun Square is not far away, only about seventy or eighty zhang from the street where Wanjia is located. If one walks quickly, it won't take long to get there. However, Wen Zhao is cautious by nature, so she walks at a leisurely pace. Along the way, she greets people and casually mentions her visit to Changchun Square.

Wen Zhao was taken aback, suddenly feeling his tongue heavy, and stammered, "Fox, fox spirit?"

But what about Sister Wanjia?" Hei Wuchang asked anxiously.

When he felt that there were enough witnesses, Wen Zhao quickened his pace. Before long, he arrived at Changchun Fang and immediately saw Li Buping leaning against the back of the town's lion statue at the entrance, shouting: "Is there a vast and righteous spirit in heaven and earth? If not, then... the grievances in my heart cannot be dispelled, how can I resolve this... all disputes and controversies should cease, only wine endures..."

Then that's good, come with me quickly

Eh?

Live fish are sensitive to the death energy of the yin spirits; whenever someone approaches the small courtyard, they can sense it in advance and hide, proving to be more effective than a doorbell. The ability of Wen Zhao to continue concealing his cultivation from Wan Qing is also attributed to their contribution

Wen Zhao felt a shock; although she did not care much, she was aware of the local customs. It was extremely rude for a man to pull a woman's sleeve without reason. As she was in a new place, she should naturally follow the customs and not carelessly provoke rumors and slander. Even if she did not think of herself, she had to consider Wan Qing's reputation. She hurriedly tried to break free, but the sleeve was simply not strong enough to withstand the pull. With a sudden force, it was torn apart. Remembering that her skills in mending clothes were truly not presentable, she felt a slight anger in her heart.

Wen Zhao is becoming increasingly confused; could it be that Wan Qing did not die of illness

Wen Zhao was momentarily taken aback, bent down to pay her respects, and said: "I am indeed Wan Wenshi."

He then bowed again and said, "Sister-in-law, your words are reasonable; it is I who am at fault"

Heiyuchang observed clearly and couldn't help but secretly laugh to himself that a woman is indeed a woman. Although she has some opinions, she is still overly cautious. If he truly wanted to harm her, he could simply hook the soul-locking chain, so why go to the trouble of concocting lies to deceive her

Wen Zhao smiled, turned around, and knocked on the door of a household, borrowing a basin and then asking for a basin of water. Without saying a word, she splashed all of it onto Li Buping, drenching him from head to toe, turning him from a poet into a wet person. She would not go to the City God Temple, as it was too far. If what Hei Wuchang said was true, it would waste too much time, and she certainly did not want anything to happen to Wan Qing.

Frost, it freezes people as well

Heiyuchang was taken aback, stepping back a pace. Upon looking at her again, there was a hint of fear in his eyes. How could a cultured man like Wan Qing marry a wife so fierce? She appeared delicate and charming, with dimples on her face, yet her temperament was completely at odds with her appearance.

Indeed. "Heiheichang" sighed, "It is also a result of misdeeds. Brother Wan was harmed by this fox demon in his lifetime, and now, unexpectedly, he is once again ensnared by her."

I have an urgent matter to consult with Lord Li" Wen Zhao said淡淡道, she could not bear to go to the Li family, for that place was filled with the stench of wine, nothing but the stench of wine.

Heihei was taken aback, turning her words over in his mind twice before finally realizing that this woman did not trust him and was unwilling to follow him easily. Although he felt anxious in his heart, he couldn't help but admire her a bit. She was a woman who remained composed in the face of adversity and had her own opinions, unlike the typical ignorant women and those who merely sought to gain.

"Lord Impermanence, I beg your pardon for my limited insight, as I do not recognize your esteemed identity. Before my husband departed, he mentioned that in the event of significant matters, one should first consult Lord Li Buping of Changchun Fang before making any decisions. I, being ignorant, do not dare to take the initiative in any matter. I kindly ask Lord Impermanence to wait a moment while I seek counsel from Lord Li."

Ultimately, one's own life is what truly matters. Having already faced death once, should one not understand the importance of cherishing the present life? Speaking of which, do wandering souls count as life or not? This is a profound question, yet Wen Zhao is currently not in the mood to ponder it. Although Li Buping was someone who liked to curse the heavens and the earth, he was, after all, a knowledgeable person in life. Even after death, he has lingered in the underworld for many years, and there is hardly anything he does not know. At the very least, in his current identity as a black impermanence, it is necessary to confirm this with Li Buping.

The Black Impermanence also smiled wryly and said: "If he is still feeling unwell after drinking, sister-in-law, he probably won't be able to make any decisions. If you truly feel uneasy, it would be fine to accompany me to the City God Temple for a visit."

Li Buping was momentarily taken aback. His gaze swept around and finally landed on Hei Wuchang, who was standing not far behind. His expression immediately became serious as he said, "Ye Wuchang, weren't you supposed to be working in the mortal realm with Wan Xian?" His quick thinking led him to notice Wen Zhao and Hei He, and he instantly realized that something had happened to Wan Qing.

The Lord of Impermanence has something to say directly, so why the hesitation and reluctance, which is quite disgraceful

It is evident that he is drunk again. His clothes are half-torn, exposing most of his chest, his hair is disheveled, and his beard is unkempt. Only his two murky eyes are visible on his entire face, which is utterly intolerable, along with the overwhelming stench of alcohol. Wen Zhao steps back a few paces while covering her nose, unable to comprehend how someone as mild-mannered as Wan Qing could become such close friends with Li Buping.

Heiyuchang noticed that her sleeve had been torn by herself. Although she was impulsive, she felt extremely ashamed and quickly performed a respectful gesture, saying: "Sister-in-law, please do not blame me. I was hasty and acted disrespectfully. Sister-in-law, Brother Wan went with me to the mortal realm to capture evil spirits the other day, but unexpectedly, he was detained by a fox demon. I returned to the underworld to report to the City God, and the City God said that this matter cannot be resolved without your intervention to retrieve Brother Wan."

Wait a moment

Sister-in-law, please follow me quickly. Brother Wan has not practiced for long, and he cannot stay in the mortal realm for too long; otherwise, his vital energy will be completely depleted, leading to the scattering of his soul and spirit. If you still have doubts in your heart, let me explain slowly on the way. We absolutely cannot delay any longer.