Judge Lu practically blurted out, his face contorted with distress, "Dong Jiu... Dong Jiu is indeed in the underworld. But... but he violated the laws of the underworld by staying in the mortal realm beyond the allotted time, and... he also used forbidden techniques to interfere with the fortunes of the living. According to the laws of the underworld, he must be cast into the ninth level of the Netherworld Hell to suffer the torture of bone-eating ice for a hundred years to atone for his sins..."

"The ninth level of the Netherworld Hell?" Qiqi's little brows furrowed tightly, and her face tightened. "Ice-corroding bones? Junior Brother Dong Jiu wouldn't violate the laws of the underworld for no reason! He must have some reason! Uncle Lu, are you going to punish him without even asking him why?"

Her voice was filled with obvious anger and heartache.

The ninth level of the Netherworld Hell is a place that even the most wicked and vicious ghosts tremble at the mere mention of it. The chilling air is enough to freeze the soul, and every second is an extreme torment.

Junior Brother Dong Jiu is such a sensitive person to the cold...

"The law is such, and I am merely acting in accordance with it, young Daoist!" Judge Lu felt utterly wronged. "It is a fact that he, as a Yin official, lingered in the mortal realm due to his own selfish desires, and it is also a fact that he interfered with the fortunes of the living. The evidence is irrefutable..."

"Qiqi wants to see the file!" Qiqi stretched out her chubby little hand and pointed to the black-covered file. "Qiqi wants to see it for herself! What exactly did Junior Brother Dongjiu do!"

Looking at Qi Qi's determined eyes, Judge Lu knew that he had to see the case file today.

He sighed, waved his hand helplessly, and the black dossier floated lightly to Qiqi's front.

Qiqi took the file but didn't open it immediately. Instead, she took out a red talisman that exuded a warm aura from her small bag and stuck it on the file.

That's a "purification talisman," which can prevent any lingering resentment or negative energy on the documents from affecting the reader.

After confirming that there was no danger, Qiqi carefully opened the file.

The documents were written in underworld script, but Qiqi recognized them and found them easy to read.

However, the further you read, the more Qiqi's facial expressions changed, from confusion to understanding, then to anger, and finally to deep heartache.

"So that's how it is..."

Qiqi closed the file, her expression a mixture of relief and solemnity.

It turns out that the junior brother found the reincarnation of the third junior brother and realized that the third junior brother was harmed by the hungry ghost and was not destined to die. That's why he used forbidden techniques to help the third junior brother stabilize his life.

It's a good thing that the brothers and sisters still have a deep bond after more than a thousand years.

However, Dong-gu couldn't shake his impulsive nature.

Why don't you come to her when something like this happens!

He is now a messenger of the underworld, a sensitive position. Forcibly keeping the souls of the dead alive, who should be taken away, does indeed violate the laws of the underworld.

He should come to her.

She is now making a deal with the Heavenly Dao, which allows her to do three things outside of the established rules.

Even if we were to forcibly spare the life of our third junior brother, it wouldn't be out of the question!

Qiqi took a deep breath, turned to look at the judge, and said, "Uncle Judge Lu, my junior brother did this to save that young man named Gao Tu. His lifespan shouldn't have ended in the first place; it was forcibly taken by an evil spirit who escaped from the underworld! Speaking of which, this is also why your underworld wasn't vigilant enough. Although Dong Jiu stayed in the mortal realm and we used forbidden techniques to temporarily stabilize his life, this was all to make up for the underworld's mistakes. How can it be considered interfering with the fortune of the living?"

She raised her head, her large eyes sharply fixed on Judge Lu, "Uncle Judge Lu, is this how your underworld treats those who have made contributions and are wholeheartedly devoted to the underworld?"

Judge Lu: ...

No, how did this little girl turn Dong Jiu from a sinner into a meritorious person in just a few words?

While it's true that the underworld's negligence in overseeing the situation allowed the evil spirits to escape, that cannot justify Dong Jiu's unauthorized interference with life and death in the human realm!

Otherwise, if everyone followed suit, the underworld might as well just close its doors.

But when faced with Qiqi's sharp eyes, the judge was speechless.

"The laws of the underworld are strict, and often they do focus more on results and established facts." He carefully chose his words. "The underworld does bear some responsibility for the escape of the evil spirit, but Gao Tu's loss of life to the evil spirit was his own fate. As a ghost messenger, Dong Jiu shouldn't have interfered. Young friend, the underworld has its own rules... Even if there are extenuating circumstances, violating the laws of the underworld is a fact..."

"Rules are dead, but ghosts are alive!" Qiqi interrupted him angrily. "Besides, what about that evil ghost that stole Gao Tu's lifespan? Have you caught it? If it weren't for Junior Brother Dong Jiu, Gao Tu would really be dead! That evil ghost is still at large. Instead of catching the bad ghost, you're catching the good ghost who saved him. What kind of logic is that!"

She grew angrier as she spoke, her small chest heaving, and ripples of pale golden spiritual energy began to emanate from her body.

The air in the entire Chacha Si Hall seemed to freeze for a moment, and the scrolls on the bookshelves rustled softly without any wind.

Sensing Qi Qi's anger, Huo Yuwei and Huo Yusen immediately became fully alert.

Huo Yuwei held the Xuanyuan Sword, its sword intent poised to be unleashed, while Huo Yusen silently positioned himself in front of Qiqi.

Judge Lu's expression changed drastically, and he hurriedly waved his hands, "Young friend, please calm down! Please calm down! This matter... this matter may indeed have some points for discussion! Please allow me to report to King Yama for further review..."

"It's too late!" Qiqi wiped her eyes, suppressing the tears that were about to fall. Her little face showed an expression that said, "I'm very angry, and the consequences will be severe." "The longer Junior Brother Dong Jiu stays on the ninth floor, the more he will suffer! Qiqi is going to get him out right now!"

"No! Young friend, think it over!" Judge Lu was so frightened he almost jumped up. "The Netherworld Hell is a vital area of ​​the Underworld, imprisoning countless evil spirits. It is heavily guarded, how can you trespass! Moreover, the environment of the ninth level is extreme, you..."

"Qiqi isn't afraid!" Qiqi raised her little head, flipped her little hand, and a purple-gold talisman radiating terrifying lightning power appeared in her hand.

As soon as the talisman was displayed, the yin energy in the entire hall retreated in fear.

"Is this 'Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Talisman' enough to blast open the gates of hell?"

Judge Lu: "!!!"

He felt like his official hat was about to fall off in fright!

Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Talisman!

That's a terrifying existence capable of severely injuring a ghost immortal!

How old is this little rascal? How does he already possess such a deadly weapon?!

“And Brother Huo’s Xuanyuan Sword!” Qi Qi added, pointing to Huo Yuwei, “It’s the only sword that can vanquish all evil spirits in the world. Can the guards of hell stop it?”

Huo Yuwei cooperated perfectly, allowing the sword energy of the Xuanyuan Sword to be released slightly outward.

The majestic and righteous sword intent, which slays demons and monsters, made even a Yin deity like Judge Lu feel a chill run down his spine.

"Plus Little White!" Qi Qi shook her wrist, the white jade bracelet shimmering, and Bai Xuan's cold voice rang out, "It would be quite interesting to cause a ruckus in the mere Netherworld!"

Judge Lu: "..."

He felt like he was suffocating.