Mo Xuan wished he could shut Chen Xiang's mouth.
Xu Milu thought for a moment and said:
"Then let's go find the Black and White Impermanence first. They used to patronize our restaurant, so they must have done us a favor. We can also ask about the origins of that 'Northern Ghost King.' You two stay close to me. I've never been to the Underworld before, so remember not to lose me."
Mo Xuan and Chen Xiang exchanged a glance and both nodded obediently.
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Two white marble railings lined both sides of the road, with the words "Road to the Underworld" carved in large characters on the stone, along with lotus flower reliefs. Every so often, a white paper lantern hung from the railing, but the candlelight inside wasn't a warm red; instead, it flickered with an eerie green light. A string of large characters was written in black ink on the lantern:
"On the road to the underworld, do not turn back; before the Bridge of Helplessness, sigh, what can be done?"
Countless figures moved along the road, but their features were impossible to discern. The Black and White Impermanence, dressed in black and white robes and wielding mourning sticks, drifted across the road, pulling on iron chains. Strange whispers could be heard intermittently.
"Giggle... giggle... giggle..."
"Chirp chirp chirp... chirp chirp..."
"Giggle giggle... giggle giggle..."
The "people" on this road spoke as if they were audio files played at ten times the speed with altered voices. Xu Milu could barely make out what they were saying.
"Today is a joyous day! I heard that the young lady of the Wei family, the judge of the Rewards and Benevolence Division, is getting married. Anyone who goes to ask for a cup of wine will be guaranteed a seat!"
"Yes, yes, I heard about it too. This time, the Northern Ghost King is putting on quite a grand show. He not only hired a skilled chef to cook the banquet, but also provided plenty of fat ducks and chickens, incense, candles, and other food. Even the little ghosts who carried the sedan chair received a very thick wad of cash!"
"Wow! What a magnificent sight! I heard that this young lady is a wandering ghost adopted by Prime Minister Wei. She is incredibly beautiful, with a delicate nose and red lips. Hehehe, I wonder when we brothers will be able to marry such a beauty!"
Judge Wei of the Rewards and Benevolence Division?
Isn't that Wei Ying's father-in-law, Wei Zheng?!
Could it be that two Northern Ghost Kings are getting married today, with two brides at the same time?
Xu Milu frowned deeply.
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