Chapter 1, Even Ghosts Are Greedy for Wealth

He knew that his grandfather had urgent matters to attend to in Feng County, but it would have been more appropriate to set off tomorrow morning. However, his grandfather insisted on departing immediately, and as a result, they had just reached the foot of the Youming Mountain when night fell.

Yang Zhi, if I hear you utter another alarmist statement, you will certainly face severe punishment upon your return

The man ahead paused for a moment, did not turn his head, and simply asked coldly: "Why can't we set off tonight?"

The low, eerie sound came again—

Robbery is wrong; she only resorted to asking passersby for money because she was left with no other options. Moreover, those passersby willingly gave her money; she absolutely did not intimidate or threaten them. May God have mercy on her for the difficulties she faced in her journey. Amen

The moon is so round tonight, I hope Uncle God allows her to encounter a wealthy benefactor

The strange sound behind him seemed to follow him closely, no matter how fast he ran. That chilling sound was always there, seemingly right behind him, making him feel as if a hand could reach out and grab his back at any moment, an indescribable sense of eerie terror.

Wuwuwu ... ... Wuwuwu ... ...

Her name is Shen Qianzi, and the woman in the dream who was almost raped and tragically murdered is also named Shen Qianzi

Each hand held a tall horse, and the man behind, watching the sky gradually darken, suddenly spoke nervously to the man in front.

The unfortunate days began from the stepfather's house

Gently touching the disheveled strands of hair that covered half of her face, Shen Qianzi once again confessed to God

Yue Qincheng cast a cold glance at him and said, "Then tell this king, what did that ghost look like just now?"

The innocence was preserved, but the life was lost

Two men are making their way through the mountains. The man in the lead is tall and imposing, with features resembling a sculpted visage—sharp eyebrows and phoenix-like eyes, a straight nose and thin lips, embodying the appearance of a celestial being, with a stunning grace. Coupled with a jade crown atop his head and a beautiful jade pendant at his waist, his entire demeanor exudes an air of nobility and elegance.

Isn't this just going to die in vain

What she needs to do first is to support herself

The man holding the horse hurriedly stepped forward, glancing around like a thief, seemingly afraid that his words would be overheard, and lowered his voice to the minimum.

The delicate features of the girl were filled with terror, and the more she struggled, the more she felt the difficulty of breathing

Grandfather, please do not leave me behind

It is precisely this Shen Qianzi who is a person unwilling to submit; even in death, she cannot find peace. Every day, she is plagued by nightmares, all depicting the suffering Shen Qianzi has endured over the past two years. This clearly indicates that she wants her to take revenge on her behalf

In the moonlit city, her thin lips curved into a shallow yet captivating smile, her enchanting phoenix eyes coldly gazing at a certain empty space: "This ghostly brother, may I ask what business you have with us, the master and servant?"

Grandfather, please do not abandon me

The man walking behind is dressed somewhat simply; although he is considered handsome, he pales in comparison to the man in front, both in terms of temperament and appearance.

Grandfather—help! There is a ghost! Grandfather—ah—

If she were to describe Shen Qianzi's past life, it could be summed up in one word—bitter

Without waiting for him to speak, Yang Zhi, trembling in fear, immediately pleaded: "How much do you want? I will burn it for you right away. I only ask that you, ghost brother, leave us quickly and stop following us."

Suddenly, he leaped forward and instantly disappeared from sight

Upon hearing this, the corner of Yueqin City's mouth twitched unnaturally

A gust of wind swept by, and the bushes by the roadside rustled softly, causing him to shiver inexplicably, his spine beginning to tingle. Holding the horse with both hands, he hurriedly chased forward

However, seeking revenge also requires finding the right opportunity; she is not a reckless person who only acts on impulse. Engaging in foolish actions that are akin to striking a stone with an egg is not her style

After Yang Zhi's startled exclamation, he quickly grabbed his master's sleeve, "Sir, you must listen, it is that kind of sound... it is a ghost... it is a ghost..."

Looking out at the darkened sky through the broken window, Shen Qianzi adjusted her appearance and then opened the door to step outside

"Shen Qianzi, if you do not comply with me today, I will strangle you!" The man's eyes, filled with desire and tinged with crimson, threatened the disheveled woman beneath him with malicious words.

Without money, power, or backing, how could someone like her compete with a dignified Minister?

On the floor, a woman woke up startled by her own screams, sitting up straight and beginning to wipe the cold sweat from her forehead

Recalling the scene from that day, Shen Qianzi could not help but sigh in despair

Suddenly, a figure of extraordinary grace descended from the heavens like a celestial being, appearing beside him, and coldly said: "What is the matter that you are so alarmed? Am I truly that frightening?"

When it comes to seeking revenge, how easy is it to discuss?

The fear of the night pales in comparison to the nightmares of each day

"Nonsense! If you continue to spread rumors and create trouble, you shall return to where you came from!" After leaving this warning, Yueqin City turned away coldly, intending to proceed further.

Observing his subordinates in such a disheveled and panicked state, Yue Qincheng narrowed his phoenix eyes and coldly glared at him, admonishing in a deep voice

How can it be proper for the guards of the illustrious Huaiyang Wangfu to speak such sensational words and throw the ranks into disarray

In the quiet night, in a pitch-black room, a man is pressing down on a woman, one hand violently tearing at the woman's blouse, while the other hand is forcefully gripping the woman's neck, preventing her from calling out.

Ah! Ah! Yang Zhimeng suddenly embraced his master, and that cry was more mournful than a ghost's wail. "Master, it's a ghost!"

Yang Zhi shivered slightly and shook his head: "Sir, I did not see clearly."

Suddenly, an inexplicable sound came from somewhere, resembling a suppressed cry, low and deep, cold and eerie, continuously infiltrating his ears

Ah—! The terrified scream echoed through the woods

He felt that something had happened. It was getting closer to him, close enough to make his hair stand on end, close enough to make him feel an urgent need to relieve himself. He did not know how he came to this conclusion, but suddenly, gritting his teeth, he mustered the courage to turn around.

The more the man chased, the more anxious he became. Looking at the dark woods, he quickly took a luminous pearl from his pocket, and in an instant, the surroundings were illuminated clearly by the light of the pearl.

Such a clear voice was naturally heard by Yue Qincheng

But in this desolate mountain wilderness, how is she supposed to sustain herself

Shen Qianzi, oh Shen Qianzi, if you scare me like this every day, are you not afraid that I might die from fright and there would be no one to avenge you? Even if you are unwilling, at least tell me that person's name, won't you? If I can't even see their face and don't know who they are, how can I seek revenge for you?

Sir, you may not be aware, but I have heard that the Ghostly Mountain has been haunted for the past two months. It is said that the ghost is quite fierce, and tonight is another full moon night. If we happen to encounter it, what shall we do? I am not afraid, but I cannot allow you to be entangled with these unclean entities

Even without being tormented by nightmares, she believed she would still seek revenge for this original body

I am a ghost ... ... I am a ghost ... ... Suddenly, a white shadow flashed quickly through the bushes, and a distant and hollow voice echoed in the air, resembling a cry or a wail, with a chilling aura that indeed instilled a sense of dread.

But he dares to use a person's head as collateral; he indeed just saw that kind of thing!

It is fortunate that I am bold, otherwise, upon waking to see various corpses in different states of death, I would likely be scared out of my wits

Ah

Shen Qianzi, who shares the same name and surname, lost her father at the age of ten. After her mother remarried, she stayed with her grandmother until her grandmother's death, after which she was taken to her stepfather's home by her mother

The man ahead let out a sneer, both mocking and disdainful

However, he was leading two horses and could not afford to abandon them, so he could only trudgingly follow behind at a slow pace. After pursuing for quite a distance, he had not even caught a glimpse of his own master's shadow.

It is late at night, and he is deliberately playing hide and seek with him; isn't this just intentionally messing with him

Grandfather, where are you? Don't hide from me, come out quickly!

Grandfather! Grandfather—please do not leave me behind—" The man leading the horse came to his senses and hurriedly called out in panic.

The man ahead squinted his phoenix-like eyes slightly, and his crimson lips formed a wicked curve: "This king has never seen a ghost; if by chance I do encounter one, it can only be said that we are fated to meet."

Sir, are you tired? How about we find a place to rest for the night and head to Feng County tomorrow morning instead

She is a modern public servant who died in the line of duty, unexpectedly finding herself in the body of a corpse in a chaotic graveyard.

The ghostly voice once again accompanied by the chilling wind said: "I want silver... How much I want, I will burn it myself... No need for you to worry... Wuwuwu..."

With no background to rely on, no relatives to depend upon, even the clothes she wears are those she has stripped from the bodies of other deceased individuals

It is merely a few individuals engaging in trickery and deception

Ah—" The man shuddered all over, and suddenly felt an urgent need to urinate. With a loud cry of "Ah," he dropped the reins in his hand and ran forward. Fortunately, the luminous pearl illuminated the way; otherwise, given his current level of terror, it was uncertain whether he would crash directly into a tree.

At the foot of Youming Mountain, ten miles outside the capital city.

What should I do? He is very scared

A young man named Yang Zhi, with a face full of tears, hid behind him, pointing to a certain spot and crying out: "Sir, I swear, I am not lying at all. Just now, just now, there really was a white shadow that floated past my eyes... Sir, you know I never lie. The matter of ghosts haunting the Youming Mountain has not been a day or two; it is true."

There is a grandmother, but she is not a biological one, so it is easy to imagine how much disdain she faces. There are older brothers and sisters, but they are not biological either. Even though their mother is a stepmother, this stepdaughter lives a life worse than that of a servant

This country called Nanlongguo, I do not know which era in which space it belongs, its feudal and backward thinking is no less than that of ancient Tianchao

Who is pretending to be a ghost? Come out!

A daughter is inherently a financial burden, and this stepdaughter is the epitome of a financial burden. From the age of fifteen to seventeen, for two years, she lived a life worse than that of pigs and dogs in her stepfather's home, and in the end, she was almost subjected to brutal violence by a beast.

In the midst of the forest, a gust of cold wind swept through, carrying with it a haunting wail that seemed to cry and howl: "The wind blows the eggshell... wealth departs, and people find peace... I am a ghost... if you do not wish to be entangled by me... then take out your silver... I can spare you the torment of being haunted by ghosts... wuwuwu..."

Wuwuwu ... ... Wuwuwu ... ...

Hearing his seemingly joking words, the man holding the horse nervously shook his head: "Sir, you must not say such things, those filthy things cannot be associated with you, otherwise, it will lead to serious trouble."

Gazing at the dark little thatched cottage, the woman gasped for breath and complained once again.

He stopped in his tracks, turned around, and with the moonlight pearl in Yang Zhi's hand, he squinted his phoenix eyes coldly, casting a glance around him.

"Grandfather, grandfather... I saw a white shadow drifting over from that direction..." a man exclaimed in trembling shock as he pounced behind him

Occupying another's body, seeking justice and revenge for her master, she accepted this. Maintaining law and order is a duty that she, as a people's police officer, should uphold. Although the dynasties may differ, combating crime and promoting justice are actions that should be esteemed in any era

She remembered that when she crawled out from the pile of corpses, her body was exposed. Relying on her experience in modern case handling, she knew that her body had not been subjected to violence. However, after spending a day sorting through the memories of this body, she could not help but feel anger