The ghostly soldiers marched all the way to the city gate. The city guards were quite surprised and suspicious, not knowing what was going on. But when the bells and drums on the city tower sounded, they had to open the city gate.

Previously, they were greeted only by people or wandering ghosts, but now, the awe-inspiring sight of the ghostly soldiers marching in formation made them quite flustered.

Bai Hao, with Qin Nan in his arms, leaped off the city wall and landed lightly.

A cloud of black mist emerged from behind the ghostly soldiers, its ghostly aura so intense it was terrifying.

The black mist flew to the city gate and landed, where a man wearing a purple official robe, a gold and jade square crown, a dark complexion, a thick beard, and holding a white jade tablet was seen.

"Brother Bai, it's been a long time!"

The newcomer laughed heartily, his voice as loud as a bell, and greeted Bai Hao.

Bai Hao released Qin Nan and nodded to the newcomer in greeting.

Bai Hao: "Long time no see, Zheng Guiwang."

Zheng Guiwang: "Let's reminisce another day. After receiving your letter, I will submit a petition to the emperor. Now that the underworld soldiers are ready to be dispatched, I have come to escort all the ghosts back to the underworld."

"Ghost King, please wait a moment." Bai Hao turned to Qin Nan. "A Nan, erase Gu City from the painting and set the time to midnight."

Qin Nan nodded, raised his hand and took out the scroll in mid-air. As he lightly touched the scroll with his fingertips, the buildings of the entire city of Gucheng turned into starlight and disappeared. At the same time, the sky that was about to light up dimmed and night fell.

In the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, the ancient city in the painting dissipated completely, leaving the city in chaos, filled with both humans and ghosts. However, without Qin Nan's permission, they could not leave the painting.

When Li You and the others began to disappear from Gu City, they all left the city gate.

Without the city walls, only a desolate wasteland remained, exposing all the humans and ghosts in the painting.

Looking at the countless humans and ghosts spread out before him, King Zheng's forehead veins bulged. Good heavens, no wonder the accounts of the underworld are so unclear. With so many people hiding like this, it's no wonder they can't keep track!

King Zheng was furious. His ghostly aura surged, and he ordered his underworld soldiers to capture them all and escort them to the Gates of Hell.

Bai Hao spoke privately with Zheng Guiwang about Song Huiru, Zhao Wan, and Li Yuchu. Zheng Guiwang looked at the two female ghosts and understood. He promised to inform Bai Hao of the results given by the judge.

As for Li Yuchu, Bai Hao wanted to keep him, but after examining him, Zheng Guiwang found that, as Bai Hao had said, his soul was nearing its end and it was meaningless to take him back to the underworld, as it would eventually dissipate. So he agreed.

However, all the other humans and ghosts are taken away. Those whose lifespan has not yet ended will be given their due lifespan and returned to the human world. Those who have already died will have to stay in the underworld to await their fate.

Because there were too many of them, the ordeal lasted from midnight until dawn, including Chen Xiaoen, who was covered in bloody holes, and the six jar-shaped people... oh no, jar-shaped ghosts, who were also taken away.

The underworld officials have their own ways of subduing ghosts, so even the most rebellious ghosts eventually obediently get shackled, strung together, and taken away.

After the ghosts entered the Gates of Hell, King Zheng also bowed to Bai Hao to say goodbye. He would have to work overtime when he got back, so he didn't have time to chat with Bai Hao.

As Zheng Guiwang followed behind into the Gate of Hell, the heavy gate slowly closed and then vanished in the blink of an eye.

Qin Nan escorted the remaining people out of the painting, then put the painting away. As dawn broke, the lake water that had been covered reappeared.

Breathing in the fresh air, Luo Lin couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. He was finally leaving that awful place. This bizarre and wonderful experience was like a nightmare!

He looked back at the spot where the Ghost Gate had disappeared, wondering what would become of them in the end.

Qin Nan put the scroll away. The jade pendant inside her body could temporarily store a small item, which was just enough to hold the scroll.

Li You stood beside Bai Hao, looking at Li Yuchu who was holding Jiang Jiang and stroking his fur with a worried expression.

Li You: "I said, why are you keeping him here? Wouldn't it be better to let the ghost messengers take him away?"

Bai Hao looked at Li You, and with a thought, he knew what had happened in the painting early that morning. He barely suppressed the urge to smile.

Li You's face froze. It was all over! Bai Hao knew!

Tanuki Yu gritted her teeth: "Shut up!"

Bai Hao tilted his head and smiled, but he didn't actually mention that matter.

Bai Hao: "It's none of your business. Shan You will take him back to the Mountain God Temple. It will only take him ten days or so."

Li You was taken aback when she heard this. So fast!

He looked at Li Yuchu, who was smiling innocently, and felt very complicated. But this was the end he deserved. Even if he was pitiful and pathetic, it could not erase the evil he had done, the killings he had committed, and the karmic burdens he had borne.

Li You stopped dwelling on what happened early in the morning. After all, he was now a fool, with a mind similar to Jiang Jiang's, and thinking this way made him feel better.

Otherwise, with such a stunningly beautiful face, her gaze so pure as she bites and sucks on his chest, the scene would be truly bizarre!

Just thinking about it gives Li You goosebumps!

Now Li You doesn't even want to hug Jiang Jiang anymore, she's traumatized!

Qiong Ruiheng, looking bewildered, carried Jiang Jiang on his back, holding the hands of two people: Li You on one side, pulling Luo Lin along, and Shan You on the other, leading Li Yuchu.

After saying goodbye to Qin Nan and Bai Hao, Qiong Ruiheng reluctantly took off. He first sent Shan You and Li Yuchu to the Mountain God Temple, then took Luo Lin to Liu Village to find their luggage, and finally went to the Qin residence according to the address.

After everyone left, Qin Nan breathed a sigh of relief; the trip was finally over.

Bai Hao raised his hand and rubbed Qin Nan's neck. As he rubbed, he lowered his head and kissed her.

Qin Nan reluctantly pushed him away. They had already gone through all that last night, and it was only early morning. Even if he wanted to leave some tender memories with Bai Hao before parting, that was enough. He didn't want to do *that* in this desolate wilderness.

Moreover, Bai Hao's demands lately have been a bit excessive!

Qin Nan resisted, so Bai Hao stopped and simply lowered his head to kiss her forehead.

Bai Hao: "I don't know why, but after entering the painting, I have always felt a little unsettled."

This chapter is not finished yet. Please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content!