Chapter Five: Anger Cuts Off the Evil Spirit's Head, The Connection to the Jianghu Comes to an End

The palm solidified into a claw, tearing apart the ghost general's head

The shadow of the spear pouring down like a torrential rain

Every wealthy household was turned upside down, including the disappearance of the thousands of taels of silver he had hidden under the bed in his bedroom

Hahaha ... ...

Isn't the Imperial Astronomical Bureau responsible for safeguarding the nation and eliminating evil? Why is it so negligent?

Zhang Kui found himself in a passive position for a moment

Half an hour later, in the outskirts of Yutang County

As they reached the ferry terminal, the two were still engaged in conversation

The old man also jumped off the horse, and upon getting closer, he couldn't help but exclaim, "What a big man!"

The blood flows down the body, and the wound has lost sensation

Ordinary people would feel a chill down their spine upon seeing him like this, yet Old Liu remained completely unfazed, reaching into his bosom to pull out an abacus.

Who knows ... ...

In the flash of lightning, a silent county town lay hidden beneath the mountains.

This was originally the location of the county government, and it seems that something is buried below, which is the reason for the disaster in Yutang County

Yu Guangzhong saw that the ghost general, who had struck empty, instantly vanished and then charged in from another direction, his spear thrusting straight ahead, as if traversing through space

Bajiquan

A sense of relief washed over, accompanied by a moment of bewilderment

The old man swallowed hard, and after taking a closer look, he let out a slight sigh of relief, "It's nothing, just a person..."

Zhang Kui fell silent for a moment, then suddenly shook his head and laughed, "I originally thought it was a peaceful world, but unexpectedly, beneath the bright sky lies a sea of white bones"

The old man had just replied to his disciple when he turned his head and was suddenly struck with fear, causing him to hastily rein in his horse

Returning now will not only result in the loss of money, but may also cost one their life

I ultimately underestimated this world

Zhang Kui squinted his eyes and asked in a deep voice

Hehe, this is what it means to follow the master and enjoy the benefits. The people from the Astronomical Bureau will probably arrive soon, so we should leave this place quickly

... ...

Once again, a thunderclap resounds

The girl was so frightened that her face turned pale

Hearing that this time it is the emergence of the 'General's Tomb', they have long received the news and do not dare to make a sound, merely waiting to collect the bodies.

At that moment, a loud rumble came from the direction of the county town, and the ground shook violently, causing Zhang Kui to nearly lose his balance

The old man awkwardly lowered his fist

A sudden chill touched my forehead, and as I looked up, the rain was pouring down in torrents

Master ... ... then ... ... what is that

Old Liu quickly reached out to stop it

Zhang Kui nodded, struggling to stand up and cupped his hands in salute

Of course, there is a different narrative for the common people; many individuals who navigate the underworld are well aware of the truth, yet they dare not speak out

Having spoken, he turned and urged his horse forward, leading the young girl down the mountain path

The ghostly soldiers pressing in resemble a nightmare

The young girl was first taken aback, and then cautiously tightened the straps of the package behind her

Old Liu was taken aback, and then his eyes rolled around before a faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth

What kind of account is this

The clothing on the chest was torn, blood splattered, adding another wound.

Zhang Kui stood in place, panting heavily, covered in blood, with his vision fading in and out of darkness

Suddenly, he tensed his body and looked towards the temple gate, where the footsteps of two individuals were growing closer.

How could we mere mortals understand the matters of the supernatural? We wander the world merely in pursuit of wealth; just remember to steer clear of those places, and let's go!

"Winter, take action to save the person!"

The tall figure fell straight to the ground and became motionless

Master, we have struck it rich

However, he remained completely unconcerned, wielding the blood-slaying technique of the right hand, piercing into the horse's belly and forcefully cutting open a gash.

Pah

Eight Extremes Collapse

Ridiculous, ridiculous

Zhang Kui forcefully twisted his waist in mid-air, narrowly avoiding a hawk's somersault.

After a series of battles, he was covered in wounds, and even with his physique, he found it somewhat unbearable

Zhang Kui looked around in confusion, as the rain washed over the bodies. These once vibrant men had already lost their lives, and the earnest calls of "Big Brother" faded away...

Drink one bowl, pour one bowl, until it is completely finished

Upon arriving at a hill, the horse suddenly neighed, reared up, and then stopped. The two knights looked down towards the valley.

Having spoken, the legs bent and exerted force, causing the knotted muscles to suddenly burst through the pant legs

The fierce tiger climbs the mountain

Zhang Kui suddenly recalled the two shadows he vaguely saw before fainting, and he realized in his heart that he had been rescued

Another knight also lifted his hat, and the lovely young girl's face was filled with confusion

However, Zhang Kui also noticed something was amiss; this horse has a problem!

Another knight raised his head, revealing an old man with a single eye and a white beard, "Of course, I am here to make a fortune"

What if this fellow turns against us and refuses to acknowledge it

Two days later, Zhang Kui saw that the personnel from the Astronomical Bureau had completely dispersed on the mountain, and he immediately headed towards the county town

Hmph

By the roadside under a large tree, a dark shadow was kneeling on the ground, moving back and forth as it dug into the soil, surrounded by a ground full of corpses

Hearing that Yutang County has encountered a calamity, the Astronomical Bureau will only arrive in two days. We must seize the opportunity to find some silver before others do

He looked around

Black mist, ghost soldiers, lightning

Ah, wait a moment...

Ah, you are awake...

phantom-like swift warhorse

Zhang Kui stared blankly at all of this

Everything in the past has turned to dust

Upon seeing the two figures that entered, Zhang Kui's expression eased slightly; they were the two individuals who had come to his rescue

Master

Master, we are not heroes, so why save others

But it was already too late, as Zhang Kui's powerful body had already pounced.

Zhang Kui stiffly turned his head back.

After getting up, Zhang Kui casually picked up a branch and tied his long hair into a messy bun, striding towards Liu Mao'er and his apprentice in the distance

... ...

Hahaha, the world is vast, the heavens and the earth are expansive, where can one not go...

Hello!

What was that just now

Zhang Kui was taken aback, a hint of gratitude flickering in his eyes, "It's worth it, even one thousand taels would not be excessive, I will go home and get it for you right away"

In the face of numerous dangers, I have narrowly escaped death several times

Zhang Kui suddenly woke up, gasping for breath

A loud bang echoed as a large amount of soil was splashed up, and Zhang Kui appeared above the ghost general, his right fist, glowing with blood light, came crashing down fiercely

Outside the city, there are densely packed graves. The once bustling small town has now become a realm of ghosts, in utter disarray

Zhang Kui stared intently at the ghost general, spitting out a mouthful of blood foam, "Such a grand display, yet unable to articulate a single word clearly, what a dead ball!"

This place has a memory; it is a dilapidated temple on the mountain near the county town, long neglected and seldom visited by anyone

If it were a person, they would certainly fall heavily, but this ghostly general turned in the air as if it were weightless

The old man shook his head

A clear female voice sounded from under the straw hat, "What are you in such a hurry to come here for?"

Immediately thereafter, a chilling aura pricked at the back like a thorn.

Upon seeing them, the figure slowly turned its head, and amidst the disheveled hair matted with mud and blood, there were a pair of fierce, soulless eyes

Thud

... ...

This brother has invited me, I am Liu Mao'er, not knowing...

Regardless of the identities of these two individuals, lending a helping hand is a great kindness

You wouldn't think that your life is worth so little, especially since I even helped you bury your companion

Sunlight filters through the hole in the roof, illuminating the statue covered in cobwebs and dust. A blanket is haphazardly spread on the ground, and the figure, wrapped in bandages, is seeping blood.

What nonsense are they talking? If they could stabilize the nation, why would they leave those various forbidden zones of demons and evils alone? They are merely deceiving the common people

I can assure you that if you go back this time, it will certainly mean your death

In the direction of the county town, a massive shadow surged into the sky, with flashes of lightning flickering in the clouds, seemingly chasing something, gradually disappearing on the horizon

The remaining body of the ghost general spun and flew out, dissipating into阴气 in mid-air

Zhang Kui closed his eyes, allowing the rainwater to wash over his face

Having crossed over, life was originally quite beautiful, with wealth, power, and brothers, along with a system to assist me, the protagonist's halo always accompanied me

Immediately, a chilling aura of terror arose, and the ghostly soldiers along with the black mist retreated rapidly like a tide

Survived

It turns out that the Imperial Court's Astronomical Bureau is a department that bullies the weak and fears the strong. They can take action against ordinary evil cults, but they do not dare to provoke powerful demonic forces like this. Instead, they will conduct a sweep and plunder.

No, we cannot let these fools soak in the water

The surrounding ghost soldiers began to slowly approach, and before he knew it, over a hundred had gathered, surrounding him tightly without any means of escape

The sky remains overcast, and with a crack, another thunderclap resounds. A bright light suddenly flashes through the mountains and forests, as two knights clad in raincoats urge their horses forward in the rain

The old man's lips curled into a faint cold smile

He then surveyed his surroundings, his pupils slightly constricting, as if lost in thought.

I am Liu Maoer, and this is my disciple Li Dong'er. Brother Zhang, you are a local, right? It is truly rare to escape from the hands of the 'General's Tomb'.

Zhang Kui expresses his gratitude to both of you for your rescue

Old Liu, you said I should work to pay off my debts; there must be a place for me to go, right

It is easy to say

The vast sky reveals itself, yet it is already filled with swirling dark clouds, heavy and oppressive, as if they are about to descend upon the earth

The swift hooves of the horse trod over the mountain path's puddles, splashing large amounts of mud and water, while a fallen corpse by the roadside had already turned white in the eyes

The ghostly warhorse let out a mournful cry as it transformed into a wisp of dark energy and dissipated, while the ghostly general also staggered and fell downwards.

Do you know about the "General's Tomb"

Hahaha, even on the brink of death, still thinking about burying companions, it can't be that bad...

After a moment of silence, Zhang Kui burst into laughter, suddenly throwing away the bowl, "This life’s fate has come to an end, brothers, travel well on your journey, let’s go!"

Subsequently, he arrived at the site where his subordinates were buried, sat on the ground, and took out a jar of old wine that he had found in the tavern

Rest assured, after the invasion of the evil cult, not even a ghostly shadow will remain... My mother, what a mess!

Master, we won't encounter any evil worshippers, will we

He is very clear about what happened last night; his mind was in disarray and he was covered in injuries. If he had to soak in the rain for an entire night, it is uncertain whether he would have been able to endure it.

As he spoke, he raised his fist on the horse

Zhang Kui shook his arm, and red light appeared once again. His eyes bloodshot, he shouted, "Come on!"

The young girl turned over and dismounted to check the other person's breath. "Master, he is still alive!"

Click!

Zhang Kui murmured as he staggered over, suddenly kneeling in the mud, digging up the soil with his hands, one scoop at a time

Zhang Kuimei frowned and said, "What do you mean?"

Old Liu smiled slightly and began to explain

After Zhang Kui let out a furious shout, the ghostly general immediately brandished his spear, and from his dark, decayed mouth spewed forth a chilling mist. A cacophony of rustling sounds emerged in Zhang Kui's mind, and he could vaguely discern the words "Jia Ding".

Zhang Kui was indifferent to these matters, gazing thoughtfully at a massive pit in the center of the county town that spanned several hundred meters.

Of course I know, but we need to settle an account first

Zhang Kui revealed a faint, sinister smile at the corner of his mouth, and when the ghost general charged again, he merely tilted his body slightly to the side

The short, thin, one-eyed old man chuckled

You see, I can tell you the news about the 'General's Tomb', which is worth a hundred taels of silver, plus the life-saving money, totaling five hundred taels for you

General's Tomb

The young girl furrowed her brow and asked, "What is that place, and what is the purpose of the massacre in Yutang County?"

"I will teach you a lesson. The ground around is in disarray, surely a fierce battle has taken place. This man has managed to survive the hands of the evil worshipper, indicating his exceptional skills. Providing timely assistance is always a worthwhile endeavor"

Zhang Kui was taken aback, a fierce light flashing in his eyes

But what surprised him was that the ghost raised its head to look at him without even trying to hide, instantly transforming into an afterimage, causing him to strike at nothing.