Chapter 3, the Huangzhong measures time, inquires about the spring and autumn of the world

Later, the two gradually grew distant due to a small matter that revealed their differing philosophies

However, when it comes to this heartfelt desire to serve and save the country, Qiu Shuijing feels that this dear friend is even more pure.

Su Yun was completely unaware that the items he was selling were all funerary objects from tombs. However, compared to the treasures of ghosts and deities, his items were merely ordinary things, not worthy of being called treasures, and held little value.

He stood at a distance, gazing at the boy named Su Yun

Even Qiu Shuijing hesitated; the ghost market was too vast. If he continued to follow this young man forward, what if there was no time to turn back? Would he not be doomed to perish within the ghost market?

The Ghost Market is vast, and many have attempted to find its end; however, no one has ever been able to explore this place in a single night

This yellow bell has as many as seven layers

Qiu Shuijing was taken aback and hurriedly stepped forward to look down, only to see that beneath the willow tree was a hole, measuring about two feet square, dark and shadowy, with a cold wind blowing from the entrance of the cave

Qiu Shuijing hesitated for a moment, gritted his teeth fiercely, and also reached out to grab the hemp rope, sliding into the cave.

Demon

It is not a willow branch! It is a fairy vine!

This is ... ...

It is important to know that the Ghost Market of Tianmen stands high in the sky, and ordinary people cannot see the road to Tianmen at all, let alone enter the Ghost Market behind the gate

Tianmen Town

Their feet also became increasingly soft, as if walking on clouds and mist

Qiu Shuijing raised his eyebrows; the alleyway is the most dangerous place in the ghost market

Merely being familiar with geography is insufficient; he must have a temporal scale to determine where he has arrived based on time and his own pace of travel

How did a little blind person ascend to such heights and arrive here

There are some incredible and inexplicable remnants from ancient times, and more importantly, the alleys twist and turn, with complex pathways resembling a labyrinth, from which no one has ever been able to emerge!

With the addition of the night, the graves merge with the darkness, leaving only faint outlines visible

Ahead, the blind man Su Yun could not see the surroundings, but he relied on his own footsteps and the movement of the yellow bell to discern his position and path.

Qiu Shuijing had intended to explore the Ghost Market this time, but after meeting Su Yun, he lost that desire.

Qiu Shuijing hesitated for a moment, gritted his teeth, and stepped forward to follow the little blind man into the alley

However, the "willow branch" that Su Yun had just grasped unexpectedly grew in the wind, allowing the young man to pull the "willow branch" deeper into the cave.

The person buried in the desolate grave must be a significant figure! The divine artifact should be his spiritual weapon. Why does he take care of Su Yun, this little blind boy?

A boy of about thirteen or fourteen years old, and moreover a blind one, unexpectedly mingled among a group of fox spirits, attending school alongside an old fox!

Qiu Shuijing slid down from the high altitude for a long time before finally landing on solid ground

If he entered the Ghost Market through the Heavenly Gate, then he certainly could not have evaded the eyes of Qiu Shuijing and others. If it was not through the Heavenly Gate, could there be another way to enter the Ghost Market

At a young age, he was able to cultivate spiritual abilities and reach the realm of spiritual essence. His talent was extraordinary, but unfortunately, he was blind. For a blind person, learning is many times more difficult than for others

The east is gradually turning white, and the night is coming to an end

Su Yun, Tianmen Town in the Heavenly Market, thirteen years old. When he was seven, a family incident occurred. Seven years old, which was six years ago. Six years ago in Tianmen Town...

Su Yun's supernatural ability is quite peculiar, resembling a large yellow bell that continuously spins

As soon as these words were spoken, even Qiu Shuijing could not help but tremble.

However, if he is a dead person, how could he appear alive in front of everyone

Beneath the tree, there is also an abandoned grave

The little blind boy did not continue walking down the street, but instead entered the alley on the left side

"Is he the gentleman from the city?" the blind boy asked with a smile

Only Su Yun can find a way through the Ghost Market

As night deepens, the ghost market gradually becomes devoid of people

Qiu Shuijing watched them walk away before returning to Tianmen and going back to the Ghost Market

He had just thought of this when Su Yun suddenly paused

The Tianmen market should be opening, and the powerful figures from Shuofang have also sent people to try their luck. As for the Tian Shiyuan, due to that incident, there are no longer any powerful families or clans.

He looked up and saw that directly above him was the ghost market, with a hemp rope hanging down from that opening

Qiu Shuijing had just thought of this when suddenly, a cool sea breeze dispersed the mist behind the Heavenly Gate. The town of Heavenly Gate, built on the cliffs along the coast of Beihai, appeared before him like a city rising from the sea

The houses on both sides of the road gradually ceased to resemble houses, and instead began to resemble tombs more and more.

Voices were heard from behind, and Qiu Shuijing composed himself, turning to look. He saw that others had arrived at the ghost market, with dozens of people coming one after another

Although their ideologies differ, he harbors no resentment towards this prominent figure, only respect in his heart. Therefore, he brings the scholars to fulfill the unaccomplished wishes of this notable individual

The boy named Su Yun, despite his smile being filled with sunshine, appeared particularly eerie and terrifying in this gloomy ghost market

The gear of the upper ring is larger, while the gear of the lower ring is smaller, which results in the rotation speed of the lower ring being significantly faster than that of the upper ring

Qiu Shuijing looked at the desolate grave under the tree and saw that the tombstone of the grave had already fallen over, clearly indicating that it had been neglected for many years

Qiu Shuijing was greatly astonished and immediately deduced the function of Su Yun's spiritual power: "His Huangzhong is used for measuring time, with the first layer representing years, the second layer representing months, the third layer representing days, the fourth layer representing hours, the fifth layer representing minutes, the sixth layer representing seconds, and the seventh layer representing moments"

The scholars departed

Those who came to the ghost market in search of treasures merely glanced at his stall before leaving without a word

"Yes." Qiu Shuijing glanced deeply at the boy named Su Yun and said

By the late hours of the night, the scholars had all made some gains. Qiu Shuijing then ordered them to proceed ahead and leave the Ghost Market, instructing: "You are to head to the Tian Shiyuan post station and return to Shuo Fang City first. I may stay here for a while."

This hemp rope is indeed the divine rope, and this willow tree is the very grave willow tree that is tied to the divine rope! I clearly slid down several miles, yet upon landing, it was only about two zhang...

He witnessed Su Yun's spiritual abilities.

This dear friend of mine, even in death, cannot let go of this country

Qiu Shuijing silently listened to the great figure express his aspirations and final wishes, feeling a multitude of emotions within.

The inability to see may not necessarily be a weakness; it could also become an advantage

The scholars are eager to capture that little fellow with the seemingly harmless smile and study him thoroughly

It is one thing to attend school with a fox demon, but the key question is how he managed to break into the Heavenly Gate and end up in the Ghost Market

By the fifth level, the rotation speed can be easily perceived

However, he is able to see, yet instead, he is disturbed by these strange occurrences, which disrupt his peace of mind

He knows this prominent figure, not only does he know him, but their friendship was profound in those years, to the extent that they could be called close friends

He glided for no more than six or seven feet when suddenly he felt a void beneath him

From the ground looking up, the Ghost Market appears as a magnificent city of gold and jade, vast and boundless, with no end in sight. As one walks deeper into the Ghost Market, the surrounding buildings become increasingly dim and devoid of color.

Qiu Shuijing followed the young man and approached, looking up. In the faint light before dawn, three ancient red characters on the archway caught his eye

Just now, he was sliding down from a high altitude while holding onto this rope

He was taken aback for a moment, suddenly feeling a sense of relief: "He is not a demon."

The youth named Su Yun walked ahead with a basket on his back, as mist began to rise in the distance. In the mist stood a grand archway with five entrances, adorned with carved dragons and phoenixes, quite magnificent.

He displayed a contemplative expression: "I am fully aware of his intentions; he is using the layers of the Huangzhong's scale to measure where he has arrived. However, an ordinary person would never use 'hu' for timing; measuring in seconds would suffice.

The speed of the sixth level is three to four hundred times that of the fifth level, while the rotational speed of the seventh level is three to four hundred times that of the sixth level, allowing it to complete dozens of rotations in the blink of an eye

He has evidently been here before, and not just once, walking forward with familiarity and without the slightest hesitation

Such a complex Huangzhong, extremely precise, allows for not the slightest error. Even the officials of the court who manage the calendar may not be able to attain such spiritual and supernatural abilities, let alone a child

Qiu Shuijing's expression changed slightly as he glanced at Su Yun again, leading the scholars deeper into the ghost market

This treasure of mine is called the Floating World Lead Flower Pen, forged through my lifetime of effort. There is but one requirement to obtain this treasure: to vow to serve the country unto death

The scholars felt a sense of solemnity; there should not be a fourth rule in the Ghost Market of Tianmen. Qiu Shuijing was concerned for their safety, which is why he warned them not to meddle in others' affairs

He looked up and was taken aback to find himself standing under a crooked-neck willow tree, which was no more than two zhang tall, with a rope hanging from its crooked trunk

Qiu Shuijing silently followed the young man

The first layer is almost stationary, the second layer rotates extremely slowly, and the rotation speed of the third layer is more than ten times faster than that of the second layer, yet it is still quite slow

Su Yun's spiritual abilities are subtle and light, imperceptible to the discerning eyes of scholars. Even Qiu Shui Jing must examine closely to perceive them.

Is it possible that he is not a living person at all

This divine thread is the spiritual power of a strong individual

The howling of the sinister wind, accompanied by the wailing of ghosts and deities, made the surroundings increasingly terrifying

He sought the spirit of that prominent figure, allowing the scholars to each inquire about the wishes of the great person.

He was quite puzzled: "Moreover, that yellow bell is not something that Mr. Wild Fox could teach. There must be some secret about Su Yun!"

Qiu Shuijing sighed softly; in his heart, Su Yun was a person of great potential, even better than the qualifications of the scholars behind him. However, being blind meant that no matter how good Su Yun's potential was, he would not be able to achieve anything.

Su Yun began to pack her belongings, rolling up her stall, placing it in a basket, and carrying it on her back as she walked deeper into the ghost market

Unbeknownst to them, they have already arrived at the depths of the ghost market

Qiu Shuijing even thought further; if the Huangzhong were to be used in battle, then this boy named Su Yun would undoubtedly execute every movement with utmost precision, wasting not a single ounce of strength

However, this archway has fallen into disrepair, aged and neglected, as if it could collapse at any moment

Qiu Shuijing's forehead was bulging with veins, and Su Yun, being blind, could not see this strange situation, so he never thought about such bizarre matters

The fourth layer of the Huangzhong is more than ten times faster than the third layer, although the rotation speed is not high

What is even more bizarre is that he, like the spirits in the ghost market, is also setting up a stall in the ghost market

He set his mind at ease and slid down along the willow branches, feeling a sense of curiosity: "The immortal's token is clearly prepared for this young man, Su Yun, but who exactly prepared it for him?"

Qiu Shuijing smiled upon hearing the words of the prominent figure, yet felt a twinge of bitterness in his heart

The spirit clings to the human body, transforming into a demon that obliterates humanity

The youth named Su Yun first studied alongside the fox demon, and now he has appeared in the ghost market. Neither the ghosts nor the fox demons regard him as an outsider. Could it be that he is truly an exceedingly evil demon?

At that moment, a scholar suddenly realized and exclaimed, "I understand now, he is a demon!"

Suddenly, Su Yun stopped under a large willow tree in front of an abandoned grave.

He uses a stopwatch to time himself, indicating that every one of his actions is incredibly precise! In places he is familiar with, he can never go wrong!

This is the renowned Tianmen, which is said to have been sculpted by skilled artisans in imitation of the Tianmen Ghost Market.

Only someone like Su Yun, who has mastered the art of the Huangzhong, could remember such a complex terrain

This yellow bell is so exquisitely crafted; how did he cultivate such a spiritual and divine ability? Qiu Shuijing felt quite curious in his heart

His ability to move freely is due to his thorough knowledge of the geography of his surroundings

This yellow bell is unique, as if it is composed of different rings interlocked within, with the rings seemingly connected by gears.

Qiu Shuijing felt a slight movement in his heart as he saw the blind boy grasp a willow branch with both hands. With a downward swing, he surprisingly slid down the willow branch and quickly vanished from sight

Qiu Shuijing tightened his grip on the rope and looked down, only to see himself holding onto the hemp rope, suspended high in the air. The rope swayed with the wind, and he too was swaying unsteadily in the breeze

If he were a living person, how could the spirits in the ghost market tolerate him setting up a stall in this place

The internal pathways of the ghost market are exceedingly complex, filled with countless forks, and each fork is nearly identical, making it easy for the eyes to be deceived

Qiu Shuijing suddenly lowered his voice: "There is a fourth rule in the Tianmen Ghost Market: take care of yourself, and do not ask too many questions about other matters! Sometimes, asking too many questions can be fatal."

A person who cannot see with both eyes finds it difficult to walk and requires someone to guide them or a cane to explore ahead. However, this boy named Su Yun neither uses a cane nor has anyone to lead him.

Looking back at myself, by middle age I had already worn away all my ambition, leaving the Eastern Capital in a state of disarray and retreating to this place in the north.

He has become increasingly curious about the boy named Su Yun

Both of them chose the path of saving the country; however, although their goals were the same, the means of achieving them differed. Therefore, the ideological differences led to their parting ways

Upon closer inspection, that "willow branch" is a hemp rope the thickness of an egg, precisely what Qiu Shuijing referred to as the "immortal rope"

The scholars behind Qiu Shuijing felt uneasy in their hearts