Chapter 004: Sashimi or Chicken Fingers

Wan Qing was also taken aback and stepped forward to examine the situation, saying: "It is nothing serious; it is merely a result of anger." As he spoke, he activated the Yin-concealing technique again, declaring, "Conceal the Yin and form the talisman, drive it away!"

So... what abilities do you possess

Perhaps it was her murderous intent... No, it was the heavy resentment that was too intense. The golden carp suddenly shivered, and on its tail, a scale of gold suddenly stood upright, emitting a crisp and light sound, before falling off from its body.

The golden carp shivered again, its fish eyes rolling to reveal a human-like expression of helplessness. Then, with a gentle flick of its tail, the golden scales leaped out of the water, growing in the wind. Wen Zhao exclaimed "Ah" instinctively reaching out to catch it. By the time the golden scale landed in her hand, it had already grown to the size of a palm. Although the characters on it remained as tiny as an ant, they were now clearly legible.

Come out, give it to me!

Madam Zhang finally noticed the abnormality on one side of her face and cried out in terror. At that moment, nearly the entire left side of her face had turned white, even becoming somewhat transparent. At first glance, it was quite frightening, causing several people nearby to instinctively step aside.

After everyone had dispersed, Wen Zhao walked home with an unusual expression. At first, he walked slowly alongside the library, as if his feet were weighed down by a thousand pounds, making it difficult to lift them. However, as he continued walking, he gradually quickened his pace. His spirit was inherently light, and by the time he reached home, he almost flew through the door, entered the east room, and then with a bang, locked the door behind him.

She cautiously asked, only to receive a pair of disdainful eyes. Well, fish eyes are actually white by nature, which does not prove that she was looked down upon by a fish

Could it be that her entire life is destined to be just Wan Qing's cook? Wen Zhao was naturally reluctant in her heart, but since Wan Qing refused to teach her the art of restraining Yin, she had no choice. Therefore, after the chaos, she hurried home, closed the door, and summoned the live fish. She did not know if it would be useful, but she decided to give it a try. To her surprise, the live fish indeed showed her respect and actually appeared.

If it were an ordinary woman, she would probably have chased after Wan Qing to seek help from the City God Office. However, Wen Zhao is not an ordinary woman. After a moment of confusion in her mind, she suddenly thought, could it be that this live fish is her golden finger? According to the rules of time travel, whenever one travels through time, there must be a golden finger that appears. Yet, since her own time travel, she has never seen anything special about herself. Even when she looked enviously at Wan Qing's technique of gathering yin energy, hoping to secretly learn a bit, she was ruthlessly rejected by this man. According to the rules of time travel, whenever one travels through time, there must be a golden finger that appears. Yet, since her own time travel, she has never seen anything special about herself. Even when she looked enviously at Wan Qing's technique of gathering yin energy, hoping to secretly learn a bit, she was ruthlessly rejected by this man

This is a malevolent force coming towards her. Thinking about the possibility of becoming a headless ghost, Wen Zhao suddenly felt that this was not her golden finger, but rather her death knell. Who knows if a ghost can die again?

The onlookers could not help but draw closer, eager to witness the spectacle up close. However, just as they approached, a sudden, terrified scream pierced the air.

With the soul-locking chain tightly wrapped around the flower basket, Wan Qing picked it up and examined it closely. The basket appeared to be woven from ordinary bamboo, with two bamboo lotus flowers intricately crafted at one corner, giving it a somewhat exquisite appearance. However, the basket was completely empty, devoid of any live fish.

How strange... How peculiar...

The Soul Lock Chain flew out once more, wrapping around the flower basket. Green smoke rose again, but this time, the Soul Lock Chain was not severed by the anger, as Wan Qing had been continuously absorbing the negative energy to repair the Soul Lock Chain. With great effort, they finally managed to drag the flower basket ashore

Wan Qing, while patiently advising, also cast a shadow charm to drive away the ill spirits for a few mischievous little ones. After such an incident, the spirits understood the severity of the situation and no longer dared to approach the library, retreating far away.

"Gathering the hidden essence forms a chain, ensnaring the soul and binding the spirit"

How did you, you, you get into my body

The fish tail flicked, and Wen Zhao jumped back a distance, feeling relieved as she touched her cheek, thankful that she hadn't been hit. However, she then thought, what difference does it make whether she was hit or not? She had already been touched by this fish.

Wan Qing took a deep breath, silently activating the Yin Gathering Technique. Instantly, a large amount of Yin energy gathered around him, forming a visibly deep gray mist. With the continuous replenishment of the mist, the Soul Locking Chain began to reconnect at the broken points.

The art of gathering yin can only be learned by ghost messengers; ordinary souls do not have the qualification to learn it. Moreover, as a woman, she only needs to learn the art of yin nourishment. The art of yin nourishment involves extracting energy from yin qi to transform it into cold food. In simpler terms, it is akin to cooking. Almost every newly arrived female soul in the underworld is given a portion of the art of yin nourishment upon settling in. In contrast, male souls receive a portion of the art of gathering yin, which is meant to enhance their strength. Otherwise, the yin souls would be weak and unable to perform heavy labor. Although there is no need for farming or firewood gathering in the underworld, there are still responsibilities such as expelling yin beasts and protecting women and children.

Wen Zhao was indeed quite startled. At that moment, by the banks of the Yellow Springs, the gathering of spirits was drawn to the scream of the Zhang woman, and no one noticed as the live fish transformed into a beam of golden light, flying out from the flower basket and directly entering her forehead. It was a close call that did not scare her to death; she was left in a daze. The Zhang woman was merely brushed by the fish's tail, which nearly took off half her face. As the live fish burrowed into her forehead, it felt as if her entire head would be lost. At that moment, her soul seemed to soar into the heavens, leaving her utterly paralyzed. By the time she gradually regained her senses, there was no one left by the banks of the Yellow Springs.

At this moment, Wen Zhao felt both fear and secret delight. The fear stemmed from the intense vitality emanating from the live fish; she certainly did not wish to become a headless ghost. Moreover, Wan Qing's method of restraining Yin was not infallible, and whether it could truly bring her back remained uncertain. However, the secret delight arose from the fact that this live fish was willing to heed her words, perhaps indicating the arrival of a golden opportunity.

Living creatures are imbued with a great deal of vitality. You have not cultivated yourselves, so do not approach any closer; otherwise, you will be harmed by this vitality. Although it can be treated, it will still affect your very foundation. Anyone who has ever been touched by a fish tail, come forward.

Can I eat sashimi?

A rune formed from gathered阴气 fell upon the face of the Zhang family woman, and soon her complexion gradually returned to normal. Although it still bore a hint of pallor, it would be fine after a few days of proper care.

Can that ... ... speak

Wan Qing hurriedly searched around, hoping it hadn't just jumped out, but the ground was empty, and there was no sign of any live fish, which left him puzzled. He ordered the ghostly entourage to conduct a thorough search, yet they found nothing. Wan Qing, feeling helpless, had no choice but to disperse the ghostly crowd and instructed Wen Zhao to return home quickly. He then took the flower basket and headed to the City God Office, as such strange occurrences should naturally be reported to the superior for further decision.

What?

A beam of golden light flashed from her forehead, circling around the room before plopping into her basin, which contained water meant for washing her face and had not yet been discarded. The golden light swam around the basin twice, seemingly satisfied, then floated motionless, revealing the figure of a golden carp, occasionally flicking its tail, exuding an air of utmost leisure.

"I might as well eat sashimi," she muttered to herself. Since arriving in this dreadful place, she hadn't eaten any meat and was nearly starving for it.

Wen Zhao's gaze was quite good; she noticed that the golden scales were densely covered, seemingly filled with tiny characters. As she leaned in to take a closer look, the characters appeared as fine as dust, making them impossible to read clearly

Ah ... ... my face ... ... my face ... ...

She danced in the room like a frenzied monkey, swinging her sleeves and stamping her feet, her face as pale as death