Back into the tiger's den

d basement floors.No wonder I had to go down two flights of stairs earlier, it turns out the middle floor is accessed through this fire escape.This is the kitchen, a semi-basement with a dedicated dum...How did this little witch get here!

I walked to the door and said to her with displeasure, “Xi Linzhou, don’t be too much. What do you mean by coming here to make a fuss”

She turned back at the sound of my voice, let out a sigh of relief, and then crossed her arms, looking displeased as she said, "Are you being too deceitful You don't even say anything yourself! At least you're the acting head of the Shen family, yet when you came to our territory, you didn't even come to pay respects We worked together in the south before."

"Who has ever worked with you!" I glared at her.

It was only then that I remembered Old Madam Ma's sphere of influence was in the north, with the Imperial Capital undoubtedly her most important foothold. It made sense for Xi Linzhou to appear here as well.

"Do you understand manners Making guests stand at the front door to talk" Xi Linzhou glared at me.

"You still have the face to say the word 'polite' Your face is truly huge."

I stepped across the threshold, and Lao Su stepped aside to let me in before continuing to block the doorway.

Xi Lingzhou was about to follow in, but Lao Su blocked her way. She got angry and shouted, "Don't put on airs! This isn't your Mu family or Shen family's territory! Even a strong dragon won't bully a local snake! Don't you understand this principle Dare you come to the capital to stir up trouble!"

I heard there was more to her words than met the eye. Turning my head, I said, "Lao Suo, let her in. She's not a good person, but she doesn't have the ability to do any harm."

Old Joe snorted: "Alright then, since the master has ordered it, please come in, Miss Two-Faced!"

Xi Lingzhou huffed and puffed as she walked in, yelling at me, "Do you think I want to come find you! If it wasn't for Master's orders, I wouldn't come!"

"...Then what did your master want with me"

I led her to the sitting room in the hallway, and she settled down without ceremony in a guest chair.

"Master knows what you've been up to! You have some guts, coming here just a few days and already picking a fight with the toughest one around! Got your nose bloody, did you Humph!" She gave me a disdainful look.

I know she's got a temper and is a bad girl. I don't feel like arguing with her—besides, I never argue.

"If you have something to say, spit it out. If not, get lost... I'm being nice to you, but my brother isn't going to be so lenient when he gets back." I raised an eyebrow at her.

When it comes to my brother, she gets a little nervous.

If my older brother starts to insult someone, even two Xi Linzhou wouldn't be a match for him.

Although my brother is busy with his love life and too lazy to talk to people now, if Xi Linzhou, that woman with a long criminal record, comes knocking, my brother can scold her until her head smokes.

She tempered her attitude, opening with: "Hey, I heard you guys went to that famous corpse field Don't you know it's off-limits there"

"I don't know." I answered honestly.

"Hmph!" She snorted with disdain, saying arrogantly, "Remember to pay respects when venturing into someone else's territory. Don't be overconfident and act recklessly, lest you become a laughingstock..."

"You still use idioms" I was a little surprised.

She's like a delinquent school girl who never finished her compulsory education. How could she even speak four-character phrases

No, not like that, she is!

Xi Lingzhou glared angrily: "Alright, Mu Xiaoqiao, it's only been a short while since we last met, and your tongue has become so sharp! Has your husband spoiled you rotten!"

"...You'd better not mention my husband. I'll think you have ulterior motives." I said coldly.

"Hmph! I just want to treat my cold sensitivity! Who's as petty as you!" She scoffed.

"It's better to have surgery to treat your body than to try treating what you call 'yin qi allergy'. Are you truly made of stone, or are you faking it If you're faking it, get surgery as soon as possible and stop pretending to be a master in the martial arts world... You're barely a delinquent girl now. If you keep this up for a few more years, you'll become a delinquent aunt." I reached out to take the teacup Lao Su offered me.

Xi Lingzhou's mouth twitched with anger.

Lao So chuckled and placed the teacup on the small table beside her, saying with a smile: "I told you our young mistress is lovable. Even when scolding someone, she's so soft-spoken and kind. A girl like you who doesn't know proper etiquette probably won't even be able to marry a decent man, let alone become a respectable old woman."

"Go away! Don't get involved!" Xi Lingzhou yelled at him.

"Are you here to be scolded" I asked Xi Lingzhou.

"Nonsense! My master told me to come and discuss something with you!" she said huffily. "My master knows you went to that morgue, she said this matter in the morgue, others can't interfere, maybe you can solve it!"

"What do you mean" I asked, frowning.

Xi Lingzhou sneered: "Isn't your husband quite capable As his wife, those ghosts and minions should give you some face!"

I muttered inwardly, this affair is indeed connected to the underworld!

Without the protection of the underworld, what dare be so arrogant to stay there for ten years Every year, people die there, providing it with blood and murderous energy.

"So your master wants to collaborate with us What's her purpose" I asked directly.

“You’re still quite smart… Master means, let me go with you to solve this, making full use of my strengths, setting a trap to solve this matter. This is beneficial for both of you and for my master — she wants one of the things!” Xi Lingzhou said.

Now I've learned my lesson. If someone is being vague or holding back, I won't just blindly agree anymore.

“Be specific! What’s in that morgue And what does your master want If you don't tell me clearly, I'd rather be ridiculed by insiders than risk my life and my brother's.” I said seriously.

Xi Linzhou smiled: "It doesn't matter if I say it, anyway the information we know is just a legend, and who knows how true it is!"

"Come, have a listen."

Xi Linzhou tapped the armrest of his armchair: "Rumors... that place is a place to collect bones. Someone once died there miserably, their body was used for boasting, and then thrown into a mass grave. Someone secretly buried it, digging deep pits and burying it underground..."

Later, time passed and the place became a wasteland of weeds and yellow soil. Eventually, it was levelled for construction, awakening the vengeful spirits beneath the earth who began to seek revenge.

“A mage from overseas suggested suppressing the entity with a statue. For some reason, he used the phoenix totem, causing the vengeful spirit in the ground to prepare to absorb blood and devour souls to replenish itself. Every year, several people died tragically, feeding this creature for ten years.”

"... It's because I met you that thing suffered a loss, otherwise it would have continued to do evil. Anyway, the old Wangye in the capital city tolerates this wronged soul!"

I frowned and said, "Are you saying that the City God here is acting corruptly"

She arched an eyebrow and sneered, "I never said anything! You're the little princess of the Underworld. If you dare say he played favorites, I wouldn't dare... Do you understand what I mean"

Understood.

That means to handle this matter, you have to confront the most powerful City God among all those in this world.

>et's take him to the hospital through a back channel. I'll go beg the Lin family to arrange for private surgery!"Mu Wanchen's body was burning hot. I reached out and touched the side of his neck, the...