Chapter 142 Even if I die here immediately
The moment he stepped into the underworld, Shen Qing couldn't help but hold his breath.
Different from the chaos and gloom when I came back last time, the netherworld at this moment actually exudes an orderly solemnity.
Under the gray sky, the collapsed Naihe Bridge has been rebuilt, and the white marble bridge body is emitting a warm and cold light.
The red spider lilies at the bridgehead are still in full bloom, but they no longer carry the bloodthirsty hostility of before.
The Wangxiangtai in the distance has been renovated, and you can vaguely see the ghost messengers guiding the new souls in order.
There was no trace of the mess that had occurred during Renly's rebellion.
"You're pretty quick."
Shen Qing turned his head to look at Yeluweisi beside him, with a bit of surprise in his eyes.
He originally thought that it would take at least several months to rebuild the order of the underworld, but he did not expect that it would take shape in just a few days.
Yeluvis looked down at him, his silver hair gently lifted in the cold wind, with a faint smile on the corner of his lips.
"Early before they returned to the mortal world, they were told to start preparations."
His fingertips carelessly brushed across the back of Shen Qingze's hand, bringing with them a familiar chill.
"I can't let you come back and see the ruins again."
As he spoke, he calmly brought Shen Qingze closer to him, blocking the oncoming cold air.
Shen Qing felt warm in his heart.
She raised her eyes to look at Yeluvis's almost unreal handsome profile, reached out and quietly held his hand.
Yeluweisi's fingers stiffened slightly, and then he clenched his hands.
The warmth of the palm of his hand passed through his skin, dispelling the chill of the underworld.
As he was speaking, two figures hurriedly walked out of the fog ahead.
The Black and White Impermanence were still wearing their iconic robes, but their faces beneath their hats looked a little more tired than before.
When he saw them, he straightened his back instantly and bowed respectfully.
"Master! Madam!"
Hei Wuchang's voice was filled with unconcealed excitement, and Bai Wuchang quickly echoed him.
"You two are finally back!"
Shen Qingze's ears felt hot when she was called "Madam" and she still felt a little uncomfortable.
He subconsciously shrank back behind Yeluvis, but his fingers were still tightly clasped around Yeluvis's hand.
Yeluweisi sensed his embarrassment, and a hint of smile flashed in his eyes.
She put her arm around his waist and nodded to the Black and White Impermanence.
"Thank you for your hard work during this period."
"It is my duty to share your worries!"
Bai Wuchang waved his hands quickly, and the wings of his hat swayed slightly with the movement.
"The new rules of the underworld have been promulgated. Those wandering souls who took the opportunity to cause chaos have been suppressed. The reincarnation channel has also resumed 30% of its operation. It will be completely stable in a few days."
Hei Wuchang then added,
"When everything is settled, please allow me and Xiaobai to take a few days off."
When he said this, there was fatigue in his eyes, and it was obvious that he had been very busy in the past few days.
Yeluvis replied calmly,
"Okay."
"Subsequent matters will be handled according to the previously drafted regulations. If there are any difficult issues, the judge can make the decision temporarily."
Although his tone was calm, it carried unquestionable majesty.
Black and White Impermanence took the order respectfully and watched the three of them walk deeper into the cave.
The road leading to the inner hall of the ghost palace is paved with dark blue stone slabs.
On both sides, there was a long-burning lamp every few steps. The green flames flickered, stretching the shadows of the three people longer and shorter.
Ye Xiang followed behind, holding the corners of his clothes tightly with both hands, his face showing unconcealed nervousness.
Yet there is also a determination to risk everything.
"The land of the dead is not within the realm of the Yin and Yang,"
Yeluvis's voice sounded in the silence, with a hint of solemnity.
"The speed of time there is different from the outside world, and it is filled with ownerless resentment. If you are not careful, your soul will be devoured."
"The ceremony later must not be disturbed. You two must remember to follow me closely."
As he spoke, his fingers gently stroked the back of Shen Qingze's hand.
Like a silent comfort.
Shen Qing nodded and shook his hand back to indicate that he understood.
Ye Xiang also pursed her lips tightly, and responded with her Adam's apple rolling,
"I see."
The inner hall of the ghost palace is more solemn and majestic than imagined.
The palace door was carved from a whole piece of black jade, engraved with intricate runes and faintly glowing with golden light.
After passing through the outer temple, Yeluvius led them to a clean room.
The room was empty, with only a ten-foot-high altar in the center.
The table top was engraved with a formation similar to the one he had seen before in the police station, but the patterns were more detailed and complex.
Yeluweisi turned and looked at Ye Xiang, his eyes fell calmly on his face.
"The activation of the altar requires an initiator, and you are the most suitable person."
He paused, his voice lowered a little.
"You need to sacrifice your heart's blood."
Ye Xiang's body trembled slightly, but he still kept his back straight.
"The blood of the heart is the foundation of the soul,"
Yeluvis continued, his eyes as sharp as a knife, as if he wanted to cut through all the hesitation in his heart.
"You have already shortened your lifespan due to what happened before, and you have lost your heart blood. Without a contract to bind your soul, your fate will definitely be disrupted in the future."
"At the very least, you will suffer from bad luck and misfortune, at the worst... your life span is uncertain."
His words were like icicles, hitting Ye Xiang's heart word by word.
Ye Xiang's face turned pale in an instant, his lips trembled slightly, and his hands were clenched so tightly that his knuckles turned white.
Shen Qingze looked at him and his heart tightened, but he knew that it was useless to say more at this moment.
After a moment of silence, Ye Xiang suddenly raised his head.
The hesitation in his eyes was replaced by an almost crazy determination.
He met Yeluvis's gaze, and his voice was trembling slightly, but very clear.
"I do."
"Even if it really shortens my life span?"
Yeluvis questioned, his eyes not moving.
"Even if I die here immediately."
Ye Xiang's voice suddenly rose, and her eyes turned red.
"As long as Xiao Qihao can be brought back to life, what does all this matter?"
As he spoke, he raised his hand and pressed it to his heart, as if this could prove his determination.
Yeluvis stared at him for a long while, then nodded.
"good."
He turned to Shen Qingze, and his eyes softened instantly, like ice and snow melting.
"Are you ready?"
Shen Qing took a deep breath, nodded vigorously, and subconsciously grasped Yeluweisi's sleeve with his fingertips.
He could feel the temperature in his palms getting slightly hot, and his heart was beating so fast that it seemed like it was going to burst through his chest.
Yeluweisi held his hand with his backhand, and a steady force came from his fingertips.
He leaned close to Shen Qingze and gently kissed him on the forehead, his movements as gentle as the brush of a feather.
"Don't be afraid, I'm here."
Shen Qingze's heart skipped a beat, and he looked up into Yeluvis's deep eyes.
My figure was clearly reflected there, full of firmness and tenderness.
He nodded vigorously, and all his uneasiness seemed to disappear at this moment.
Yeluvis turned and walked towards the altar, formed seals with his hands, and chanted an ancient spell.
As he moved, the runes on the altar lit up one by one.
The golden light flowed through the lines like running water, and the entire clean room was shrouded in a sacred and solemn halo.
"rise."
Yeluvis shouted, and a crack suddenly appeared in the center of the altar.
Thick black mist rolled out from it, but when it touched the golden light, it gently condensed into a vortex.
"hold me."
Yeluweisi said something to Shen Qingze, then looked at Ye Xiang.
"Follow me."
Before he finished speaking, the three of them were swallowed by the vortex.
The only thing left in the clean room was the altar, which still emitted a faint golden light and reflected the empty stone walls.
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