The vast majority of ghost-controlling techniques in the world are similar, differing only in the method of contract and the number of contracts.

Controlling ghosts is not the point. The point is how to keep them after controlling and worshipping them.

Zhou Qing did not delay any longer and wrote the talisman, preparing to sign a contract with An Lang. He also had a divine oath talisman that could also be used here.

There are usually two ways to control ghosts. One is to force them into slavery, torture them, and feed them blood.

This is definitely an evil method.

The second is to sign a contract with ghosts and gods. After the contract is signed, the ghosts will be at Zhou Qing's disposal and do things for Zhou Qing.

Zhou Qing needs to... give the ghost something to eat.

Well, at least we have to give the ghosts something to eat and not let them starve.

In other words, food and accommodation are provided...

The contract between ghosts and gods is dominated by the cultivators. Having said this, those who understand will understand.

Since a ghost like An Lang doesn't want to disappear into the world, she actually has no other choice.

Even if she was sent to the Da Qi government, her final fate would most likely be to be contracted by the government monks.

Da Qi said that they would give ghosts like them a living space, and as long as they were under the supervision of the government, they could survive until their souls naturally dissipated.

But the government monks need to contract ghosts and gods, and their first target is them. They are all under the control of the Daqi government, so can you still refuse? It’s better to follow Zhou Qing than to be contracted by the government monks. After all, Zhou Qing avenged her family’s extermination.

"There are three wonders in the sky: the sun, the moon, and the stars. They penetrate the heavens and the earth, and shock the gods and ghosts... With the witnesses of heaven and earth and the supervision of the gods and immortals, the pact between man and ghost is completed!"

Zhou Qing chanted an incantation, and the talisman he had drawn ignited spontaneously without wind. Green smoke curled up and drifted into the air, as if conveying a message to an unknown existence.

The divine oath talisman obtained from the Great Thousand Immortal Tree was also used by Zhou Qing at this moment. Two contracts appeared and then superimposed on each other.

A connection was established between Zhou Qing and An Lang, so that even without speaking, Zhou Qing's will could be directly transmitted to An Lang.

"Is this the contract?"

Feeling that she had something extra, An Lang was a little curious, but at the same time she seemed somewhat happy.

I don't know what Lu Qingmo said to her...

Zhou Qing nodded, "Yes, now that the contract is signed, you and I are one. I will have to trouble you with some things in the future."

"It's what I should do." An Lang nodded and said:

"Will you let me die?"

"Of course not!"

"Sir, will you let me work endlessly every day?"

"Of course not!"

"Sir, will you give me food?"

"Of course not!"

"ah?"

“…”

It was a slip of the tongue. That's not what I really mean.

"Tell me, what's going on with this lamp and... Liang Hai and the others?" Zhou Qing said.

"This lamp is an heirloom of my family, but my family used to just treat it as an ordinary heirloom." An Lang explained:

"It was not until I became a ghost that I realized how extraordinary it was."

"Liang Hai and his men are from Yuanfeng County in Tianyang Commandery. However, five years ago, there was a severe drought in Yuanfeng County, which led to famine. The county magistrate also embezzled relief money and grain, which made the famine worse."

"Liang Hai's wife and eight-year-old son were kidnapped by several thugs while fleeing, and then given to..."

At this point, An Lang's face turned pale, and he couldn't say the following words.

Zhou Qing was silent. He probably guessed what An Lang didn't say.

"Later, Liang Hai met the old monk who was with him, learned Taoism, and committed all kinds of evil. Because he was wanted in Tianyang County, he came to Qinghua County in Tianyue County to carry out activities."

“There they joined the Tianmu Cult.”

Zhou Qing nodded. People like this, even when they are hateful, there must be something pitiful about them, and vice versa.

"Tell me about the Tianmu Cult."

"I don't know much." An Lang shook his head. "There is a Tianmu Sect stronghold in Qinghua County, and Liang Hai and the other two have very high positions there."

"The night before yesterday, the person in charge of the Tianmu Sect's stronghold found Liang Hai and said that there was an earthquake in Heiyun Town, so they rushed over overnight to collect souls."

Collecting souls and refining soul flags is a good job that can enhance your own strength.

"Qinghua County..." Zhou Qing thought, this county is right next to Heiyun Town.

"So he always wanted revenge."

"Seeking revenge on the Da Qi government?" Zhou Qing asked.

Things like embezzling disaster relief funds and grain... Zhou Qing was not surprised at all, even if this was an extraordinary world.

"There is one Da Qi government, and there is another one called..." An Lang recalled.

"Oh, now I remember, it's a force called Dushidao."

The Way to Cross the World...

Zhou Qing kept this name in mind.

He certainly had no intention of seeking revenge for Liang Hai. Liang Hai's initial experience was pitiful, but there was no doubt that he deserved to die.

But if the severe drought in Yuanfeng County was really caused by Du Shidao, then if you encounter this force in the future, you must be careful.

Please...collect 6_9_book_bar (Six//Nine//Book//bar)

There is also the Tianmu Sect, so you have to be careful about it.

The two parties have signed a contract, and An Lang cannot deceive Zhou Qing.

Finally, Zhou Qing took out a stick of incense and said to An Lang:

"When I am practicing, you have to watch over me. If nothing happens... you can read this book."

Zhou Qing took out the incense-making technique and gave it to An Lang.

Free labor cannot be wasted.

"I will do these things." An Lang nodded seriously, then looked at Zhou Qing pitifully.

"But sir, can you let me have a meal first?"

“…”

You are not shy.

"You lived in the Yin-Yang Stone Lamp for five years. How did you eat?"

"I didn't feel anything when I didn't need to eat inside, but I came out several times in the past two days... I'm hungry."

You good-for-nothing.

Zhou Qing took out a stick of calming incense that he had not used up before and lit it.

When Zhou Qing reached the out-of-body state, he no longer needed this kind of incense.

An Lang was seen floating above the calming incense. Every time a wisp of incense was produced, An Lang would directly absorb it into his stomach. He looked intoxicated and his whole body was shaking.

Incense is one of the foods for ghosts and gods.

But this picture gave Zhou Qing a strong sense of déjà vu.

A smoker, huh?

A stick of calming incense burned out quickly, and An Lang touched his stomach with a look of satisfaction.

"So this is what it feels like to eat with a ghost..."

"You've eaten, so get down to work." Zhou Qing glanced at An Lang and lit the protective incense.

An Lang floated around in the guardian god incense area curiously, but did not absorb the guardian god incense.

Zhou Qing, who was about to practice visualization, paused as he had a peculiar feeling.

He felt extremely peaceful, as if he was in an environment most suitable for the soul. This sense of security was incomparable to the time when he lit the protective incense before.

Zhou Qing looked at An Lang, who was floating not far from him, and his heart moved. Could it be...

Even after extinguishing the protective incense, the feeling still exists.

The closer Anlang gets, the stronger this feeling becomes, and the farther away it gets, the weaker the feeling becomes.

"An Lang, come closer to me."

"Ah? Oh, okay." An Lang obediently floated to Zhou Qing's side.

It’s so comfortable. This change was indeed brought about by An Lang.

Zhou Qing tried to practice, and the vital energy of heaven and earth actually flowed into his body at a faster rate. Moreover, this vital energy of heaven and earth actually had a dark meaning, which was more suitable for ghosts.

Zhou Qing was greatly surprised. An Lang had this ability?

Baocai, this is really a ghost.

(End of this chapter)