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IW: Chapter 148 - Lin Jiu gets sour, Bai Ye gains another good disciple?
"Bai Taoist, the higher-ups have decided. As long as you help, the Other Shore Flower will be yours!"
The waiter rubbed his hands and smiled as he looked at Bai Ye. In the last few minutes before dawn, he approached Bai Ye and conveyed the information he had gathered from his inquiries the previous night.
Their ghost messengers were already restricted from entering the human realm. Moreover, this matter had already involved the evil path, and the Underworld could offer very little assistance. They couldn't possibly pray for these evil cultivators to die and suffer in the Underworld, could they?
Even if they could torment the opponents after death, the souls currently being lost were a real and tangible loss.
If this continued, the cycle of reincarnation would become difficult to maintain. Souls were decreasing daily, and the number was growing.
Furthermore, wars naturally led to an increase in wandering spirits and ghosts. Also, considering those bitten by zombies who lost their souls, and those whose souls were devoured by monsters and spirits, the Underworld was currently under immense pressure.
Establishing a connection with a powerful Daoist in the human realm was also the Underworld's most urgent need at the moment.
Their relationship with the Maoshan Sect had always been good, but relying solely on the Maoshan Sect was clearly insufficient now. Bai Ye was also from the Shenxiao Sect, possessing orthodox lineage. Everyone was on the same side, so cooperation was naturally essential.
"Good. Are there any specific characteristics, or do you know their location?"
Surely, they wouldn't expect him to find them himself, would they?
If it was up to him, it would certainly be difficult to locate them.
"We are also currently searching, but please rest assured, we will notify you as soon as we find them!"
After speaking, the ghost messenger took Bai Ye's token and left.
"Master, we can even make deals with the Underworld!"
Ren Tingting truly hadn't expected it. In her impression, the Underworld had always been a lofty existence.
But now, they were actually asking Bai Ye for help.
"They have too many restrictions in the human realm. Many times, they need to cooperate with Daoists. We will also do our best to help, as they will be considered our ghost lineage in the future. It's easier to get things done when you have people below."
If you help others, then if you need anything in the future, you can naturally ask them. If you refuse now, then they will certainly try to avoid helping you later. So, this is a mutually beneficial arrangement.
Ren Tingting nodded blankly, thinking to herself,'So that's how it is. The Underworld also needs people to help.'
"Then, Master, will they ask us for help in the future?"
Ren Qingqing asked curiously.
Since it was mutually beneficial, would they also approach them in the future?
"Wait until you have the strength. No matter how bad they are, they wouldn't ask you two rookies for help."
A strange look flashed across Bai Ye's face. Ren Qingqing's face truly showed a kind of clear foolishness.
Ask you two rookies for help?
That's a joke.
That ghost messenger would be laughed to death in the Underworld.
"Daoist Brother?!"
"Daoist Friend?"
How could Lin Jiu be encountered in the wilderness?
Along the way, Bai Ye was still teaching Ren Tingting and the others some knowledge about the cultivation world, and he hadn't noticed Lin Jiu would be here.
He could sense malice. Under normal circumstances, if no one was emitting malice towards him, Bai Ye generally wouldn't specifically observe.
"Lin Jiu."
Ren Tingting greeted him obediently. Ren Qingqing, beside her, curiously sized up Lin Jiu. Was he Master's friend?
"Tingting, long time no see. It looks like your cultivation progress is very good!"
Lin Jiu nodded, his gaze falling on Ren Tingting, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.
She has already entered the Dao?
Although Qiusheng had also entered, that was because Qiusheng actually had a cultivation foundation before.
It was just that Qiusheng's mind wasn't focused on it at that time, so he naturally hadn't entered the Dao. However, his martial arts cultivation was good. But later, because of the previous incident, Qiusheng also put his mind into it.
Naturally, he also made great progress, and at the same time, he was very satisfied. But after seeing Ren Tingting, he suddenly felt a little dissatisfied with Qiusheng. There's no harm without comparison!
"Master taught well."
"Cough."
Bai Ye lightly coughed, signaling Ren Tingting to stop talking.
If she continued, Lin Jiu might lose face.
What did 'Master taught well' mean?
Did that imply Lin Jiu's teaching ability was lacking, considering Qiusheng and Wencai's situation?
"Sorry, Lin Jiu, I didn't mean that..."
"It's alright, it is indeed my fault for not teaching my disciples well!"
Lin Jiu waved his hand on the surface, indicating he didn't care, but deep down, he had already made up his mind that after returning this time, he would definitely make Qiusheng train harder!
He was very happy when Qiusheng entered the Dao before, and Qiusheng was also very proud. Now, seeing Ren Tingting like this, he couldn't imagine what Qiusheng would still be proud of.
At the same time, Lin Jiu also noticed the other girl beside Bai Ye, pointed at her, and asked, "Who is this?"
"A disciple I'm preparing to take in, Ren Qingqing." Saying that, Bai Ye turned to Qing Qing: "This is Daoist Lin Jiu. You can just call him Lin Jiu."
Thinking that Lin Fengjiao's name was likely something he didn't want to be mentioned, he didn't bring it up again.
"Hello, Lin Jiu."
"Hello, hello."
Lin Jiu awkwardly rubbed his hands and greeted her.
It seemed he hadn't prepared a gift.
But thinking about it, Bai Ye didn't mention it, so he just let it go.
However, Bai Ye's new disciple was also named Ren. What a coincidence.
"Daoist Friend, are you planning to go somewhere?"
Bai Ye was a little curious. Logically speaking, Lin Jiu rarely left Ren Family Town.
After all, the Yi Village was there, and many things needed Lin Jiu to handle.
"I heard there's a zombie here, created by my junior brother Ma Ma Di. As for Ren Family Town, with Qiusheng there, there shouldn't be any problems for now!"
After all, Qiusheng had already entered the Dao, so Lin Jiu also wanted to test Qiusheng and Wencai.
He wanted to see if the Yi Village would become a chaotic mess during his absence from Ren Family Town.
He certainly couldn't protect them both forever. Fledglings would eventually grow up. Without experiencing some things, Lin Jiu felt he wouldn't be able to rest assured in the future. Since they would have to experience it sooner or later, why not let them experience it in advance?
Moreover, there was a zombie here created by Ma Ma Di. For the sake of Maoshan Sect's reputation, he had to come.
"Ma Ma Di?"
Music Zombie?
That zombie that was given hormones, right?
Bai Ye also had an idea in his mind. He was going to the town anyway, so he might as well just go with Lin Jiu.
Bai Ye was quite curious about the hormone zombie.
It could actually rely on that thing to directly give the zombie an invincible ability.
No wonder Lin Jiu had brought all his equipment. But before, Lin Jiu had only heard that this zombie was very fierce, but he didn't know that ordinary Daoist techniques had no effect on him at all.
"Daoist Friend, is something wrong?"
"Lin Jiu, how about we go together?"
Since it was a music zombie, Bai Ye naturally felt obliged. It was a good opportunity to accumulate some merit and also get some lottery chances.
Bai Ye also wanted to test if his Three True Samadhi Fire was effective against Ren Tiantang.
"Will it delay Daoist Friend's matters? After all, this is considered our Maoshan Sect's internal affair."
When such a thing happened, Lin Jiu also felt a bit embarrassed deep down.
No matter what, it was the Maoshan Sect's reputation. To lose a corpse while transporting it and let it turn into a zombie, and then for it to kill so many people, was truly shameful.
"No, it won't. We happen to be going to the town to purchase some things, so it's on the way."
"Good, then without further ado, Daoist Friend, let's go together!"
Since it wouldn't delay Bai Ye's time, Lin Jiu naturally had no reason to refuse. With a powerful external helper, his chances of getting injured were also smaller.
Moreover, his previous cooperation with Bai Ye felt very good. He hadn't even made a move yet when Bai Ye had already resolved the issue. Lin Jiu naturally hoped to not exert his full strength if he could slack off.
"Big Yellow, pay attention to the surrounding aura."
Bai Ye patted Big Yellow's head. The dog responded with a bark and then sniffed carefully around.
The four of them walked together towards the zombie's Ren Family Town. After a zombie resurrects, the first people it wants to kill are its own relatives, so Ren Family Town was the most likely place for the zombie to appear.
"This Ren Family Town is much larger than yours, Lin Jiu!"
This could actually be considered a county town, while Lin Jiu's was a small town.
"Indeed, this place is much larger than ours."
Lin Jiu looked around, then nodded, his eyes filled with shock. This was Lin Jiu's first time in such a large place.
He used to think his town was prosperous enough, but this place seemed to have novelties his town didn't.
"Master, who is this zombie?"
Ren Tingting felt a little uneasy after arriving here.
These two Ren Family Towns were actually connected.
"The old master of the Ren Mansion, Ren Tiantang."
Lin Jiu had inquired clearly before coming.
"Little Grandfather?"
Ren Tingting was a little distressed. How could her own family produce another zombie?
"Ren Tiantang is your Little Grandfather?"
"Mm-hmm. My grandfather was an official, and my little grandfather was a merchant. Then they each led a branch to different places. This is where my little grandfather's family is. I even saw my little grandfather when I was little."
After growing up, Ren Tingting went to study abroad, so she wasn't at home. Plus, her little grandfather had always been in business, so it was hard to see him.
Her father also followed her little grandfather into business. At that time, her grandfather helped her little grandfather open back doors, and her little grandfather used the back doors opened by her grandfather to get rich. This was what her father later told her.
And her father also received many resources from her little grandfather, then started his own business.
"Then that makes things easier. Tingting, could you take us to the Ren Mansion?"
Originally, Lin Jiu wanted to go directly to the execution ground, as the execution was about to begin. But he didn't know anyone here, so he could only go and disrupt the execution, and then demonstrate his abilities there.
This way, he could both intimidate the other party and let them know that he had real skills and that this zombie could be entrusted to him.
"Of course."
Ren Tingting nodded. Although they didn't move around much, it wouldn't be difficult for her to take them there.
At the same time, she also looked at Bai Ye, mainly to see if Bai Ye was willing.
Bai Ye nodded, feeling a little confused in his heart. Why hadn't they encountered Ren Tiantang along the way?
Logically, Lin Jiu should have encountered him on the road and then realized that ordinary methods couldn't deal with him.
Had they arrived early?
Following Ren Tingting, the group arrived at the Ren Mansion. At this moment, white silk still hung on the plaque above the mansion gate. Until the old master's corpse was retrieved, they had no intention of taking it down. At the very least, they wanted to kill those 'murderers' first.
Ren Tingting's arrival also surprised the Ren Mansion.
Ren Master walked quickly out of the house, followed by a brightly dressed young woman. Both of their faces showed some excitement.
"Niece, why have you come?"
"Cousin!"
In their memories, they had forgotten how long it had been since Ren Tingting had visited.
Ren Zhuzhu excitedly stepped forward and took Ren Tingting's hand. Ren Qingqing, beside her, was also a little envious. Upon seeing Ren Zhuzhu, she was also a little surprised; she looked so much like herself.
"Uncle, Zhuzhu, long time no see."
"It has been a long time! Cousin, you haven't come to play with me in ages. I heard from Uncle that Great Grandfather over there turned into a zombie?"
History always repeats itself. Ren Zhuzhu was also a little surprised, not expecting that the two brothers had both turned into zombies.
She had also encountered her own grandfather. Later, because of the pocket watch, she temporarily escaped safely, but the pocket watch was dropped there. Thinking that the legend says a zombie's first target after resurrection is its own family, Ren Zhuzhu was actually a little scared.
"Yes, Grandfather was tricked by villains, so his resentment lingered after death and he turned into a zombie. But fortunately, Master resolved it."
Ren Tingting nodded, a hint of loss flashing across her face. No matter what, it was her own grandfather who had died, and he had turned into a zombie because his resentment lingered after death.
The person behind it was truly hateful.
They actually wanted her grandfather to kill his entire family, then become a wandering lonely ghost harming people everywhere, or finally be eliminated by a Daoist.
"By the way, Zhuzhu, Uncle, I heard about Second Grandfather, is he...?"
Ren Tingting hesitated for a moment, but finally asked.
"Yes, there was an accident on the way. Grandfather is so scary now."
Ren Zhuzhu nodded, her face filled with fear. She thought of the gentle grandfather who used to tell her stories, who had now turned into such a terrifying monster. Her heart was filled with unspeakable emotions.
"Tingting, who are these people?"
Ren Master appropriately spoke up, looking at the people behind Ren Tingting.
He saw that Ren Tingting's visit this time seemed to be more than just a condolence.
"Oh, oh, this is Lin Jiu, a Maoshan Daoist."
"Hmph! Another one from Maoshan Sect?"
Before Ren Tingting could finish speaking, Ren Master snorted coldly. He had no good impression of the Maoshan Sect.
If it weren't for someone from their Maoshan Sect, his father wouldn't have been lost at all.
Ren Zhuzhu's face also turned cold.
This made Lin Jiu a little awkward, and he wished he could strangle Ma Ma Di. The scene he least wanted to see had indeed happened.
He knew that because of Ma Ma Di's incident, it directly caused others to have doubts about the Maoshan Sect.
"Uncle, Lin Jiu is truly capable!"
Ren Tingting quickly explained. She had witnessed it herself. Although she hadn't met the one named Ma Ma Di, comparing him to Lin Jiu was definitely out of the question!
"This is my Master, Bai Ye, the Sect Master of the Shenxiao Sect. And this is my junior sister, Ren Qingqing."
Ren Tingting then introduced the two of them. After much persuasion, she managed to explain the matter of Lin Jiu and Ma Ma Di to Ren Master.
It wasn't Ren Master's fault. He had just been tricked by someone from the Maoshan Sect. It would be strange if he had a good expression at this moment. However, after Ren Tingting's repeated assurances, he chose to believe them one more time.