Chapter 1, The Office of Censorship

It is me

Go to the Heavenly Court to do menial work

A dark green jade long table was pushed aside, revealing an object—a piece of cast iron token. Yuecheng Wu grabbed the token, and a gust of cold wind rose behind him, as if someone were forcefully pushing him forward, drifting directly towards the back of the Yin Court.

A man dressed in a dark robe, wearing a towering feathered headdress, and with a fair complexion, stood beneath the city tower shouting loudly. Yuecheng Wu found it amusing, but suddenly felt a chill in his heart, secretly exclaiming: "Am I not dead? How could I be here?"

Yue Chengwu followed the guiding judge and floated for a full seven or eight hours before finally seeing a grand hall, where three large characters hung prominently: "Trial of the Underworld"

Yue Chengwu looked around, and countless vengeful spirits and fierce ghosts, along with lonely souls, drifted around him. He was also one of these countless ghosts, but unlike him, each ghost bore an expressionless face, their features lifeless and dull. They only knew how to follow the judge, floating aimlessly, which made Yue Chengwu feel a deep sense of dread.

In Yuecheng Wu's mind, a flash of lightning struck, recalling various memories from his past life, as if a thought deep within urged him on. Without any hesitation, he replied: "I am willing to go to the Heavenly Court to serve as a laborer"

The guiding judge conversed briefly with the ox-headed guardian of the underworld, then led nearly one hundred souls in a proud procession, loudly proclaiming: "The guiding judge Cui Ping is here to receive a total of ninety-seven souls. Three of these souls lacked sufficient yang energy in life, and after death, their spirits have scattered, never having arrived at the underworld."

Yue Chengwu searched every corner of the city, reported to the police, and waited in his new home for several days and nights, hoping to hear the sound of his girlfriend knocking on the door. However, all his efforts were in vain, and then... While crossing the street, he was lost in thought and did not pay attention to the direction, and was confusedly struck by a speeding car, sending him to the underworld.

He only knows that this place seems to be a great city, devoid of streets and houses, filled with wandering souls, coming and going with the guiding judge, unaware of the direction ahead

In the distance, there stands a tall city tower, towering over a hundred zhang high, with city walls extending for an unknown number of miles on either side. Moon City Wu strained to see, but all that could be discerned was a hazy expanse.

The aged voice swiftly sent away a large number of people. Yue Chengwu suddenly heard his name being called, feeling anxious in his heart. He lifted his robe and floated upwards, only to see a long green jade table in the great hall, behind which was only a mass of rolling black smoke, with no discernible figure. He did not dare to look more closely. Upon hearing the long jade table, the aged voice shouted: "You are Yue Chengwu!"

After the old voice dismissed the guiding judge, it began to call names, summoning a young female ghost named Yin Xue. In just a few words, it determined her life's good and evil, decreeing that she would be reborn into a poor family. Her parents would be kind, and whether she would strive or be lazy would be up to her to decide her fortune and misfortune in the next life

The second person summoned was a chef, known for his flirtatious nature, having affairs with multiple women. Consequently, he was assigned a fate of reincarnating as a woman. In his past life, he was indulgent in pleasures, and in this life, he must repay his debts. All of his women will be reborn as men in the next life, leading to an unending entanglement, living a life of indulgence.

The chilling wind howled, and the thunder rumbled ominously. Yue Chengwu silently followed a group of ethereal figures, moving forward without any control over his own body. He felt somewhat dazed; despite having walked for a long time, he remained unaware of his exact location.

The Yellow Turban Strongmen are responsible for lifting heavy objects, while the Cleaning Officials naturally take on the task of tidying up the Heavenly Court, much like janitors in the mortal realm. The wine pourers are not solely tasked with pouring wine; it is likely that they also engage in activities such as serving dishes and washing bowls.

A short and stout judge, dressed in a black robe, stood before eight or nine ghosts, wearing a cheerful smile. Holding a scroll in his hand, he appeared quite amiable. Before Yue Chengwu could speak, he gently inquired: "This time, the Heavenly Court has allocated three types of positions: Yellow Turban Strongman, Cleaning Immortal Official, and Wine Pouring Attendant. May I ask which position each of you would like to choose?"

Good! I know you are a clever person. Going to the Heavenly Court to serve as a laborer will exempt you from reincarnation, which is a tremendous opportunity that others cannot even seek. Take this item and go to the Underworld to find Judge Li, who will take you to the Six Paths of Reincarnation

When Yue Chengwu spoke, his whole body trembled, and he did not know how to respond. The judge, however, was not concerned; he merely nodded slightly and muttered in a low voice: "In this batch of new ghosts, there are actually three who are not present. Recently, this vacancy has become increasingly significant."

Moon City Martial Arts

"Wandering souls, come forth and state your names, so that this judge may tally your numbers"

When he recalled the last fragment of memory from his life, he suddenly awakened, feeling as if he were floating and not firmly grounded. Before him stood the very figure of the legendary judge of the underworld

Yuecheng Wu's thoughts were in disarray as he arrived at the back door of the court of the underworld ahead.

In ーー

Just ten days ago, Yue Chengwu was still eagerly preparing to become a groom, ready to marry his girlfriend of five years. However, after finishing work, when he called to invite her to dinner, he was unable to reach her.

Yuecheng Wu heard an aged voice sigh and say: "In today's world, people's thoughts are treacherous, and their bodies are frail; it is truly unprecedented that even their souls are lost after death. You may go now!" The judge hurriedly bowed and took his leave, leaving this group of ghosts behind.

The ancients said: to share life and death, to promise three lifetimes, to never abandon each other... Yet, Yuecheng Wu does not know what this truly is! Is it a devotion to love, or an escape, or perhaps... it is simply a jest of the heavens

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Oh! According to your records, your life has been ordinary, neither good nor bad. However, in your past three lives, you were a person of virtue, and you should receive blessings in your next life. I happen to have a task, and the heavenly court has sent down a quota for miscellaneous roles. I have gathered nine people, but I still need one more. Originally, your fortune and good deeds were insufficient, but unfortunately, among the nine batches of new souls, those with the highest virtue and fortune have all perished. As long as you stand out, would you be willing to take on the role in the Moon City?

He felt something was amiss at that time, searching through his girlfriend's family and friends. However, as stated in Murphy's Law, when something can be good or bad, it often turns out to be the worst outcome; his girlfriend went missing on the eve of their wedding

New Ghost Ninety-Seven, all follow me

Yue Chengwu was slightly taken aback upon hearing this and asked, "What do these three positions entail?"

Upon entering the city tower, a sudden uproar erupted. In a world that had been utterly silent, it became unexpectedly noisy at that moment, with countless judges shouting loudly: "Number 98, Yao Jingjing, where has that person named Li Ying gone... Who called Gu Bai, who called Gu Bai..."