The fact that Jiang Shumiao was involved this time did not spread. After all, the one who died was just a young lady from a respectable family, not as important as Ye Jiayao's eldest grandson, nor as respected as the image that Old Madam Ye had cultivated over the years.
Classes will always exist.
But the mortal world is even more cruel.
Taoism emphasizes the harmony of Yin and Yang and the equality of men and women.
In the human world, however, men are superior to women.
Such rules will remain stable for many years before they are broken and reshaped.
Xiao Yitang noticed that her daughter had been a bit down lately, and said, "I think you're quite bored staying at home. Why don't you go back to the Imperial Academy? Your classmates all miss you."
"don't want."
Jiang Shumiao said with a long face, "I still have to catch ghosts."
Xiao Yitang almost choked to death on a mouthful of tea.
"Ghost hunting?"
First they subdued demons, and now they're catching ghosts.
Daughter, please leave some hope for the Taoist priests in the human world.
You've been given all the important tasks, what are they supposed to do? Are they going to study evil arts and harm people?
Jiang Shumiao didn't hide anything from her, "The Emperor of Fengdu told me that there are still many wandering souls in the mortal realm. Not only will mortals suffer bad luck if they come into contact with the dead, but it will also damage their bodies. If they happen to be encountered by evil cultivators with wicked intentions, they could be turned into puppets and cause trouble. I have to capture them all as soon as possible and send them to the underworld to restore peace and tranquility to the mortal realm."
Since Fuqu and Qianli left, Xiao Yitang has been thinking about arranging two more maids for her daughter.
Jiang Shumiao, however, said she didn't need it.
She's very busy and often suddenly 'disappears,' so it's best not to make that young girl worry every day.
Xiao Yitang sighed, "So you're leaving again?"
Jiang Shumiao was taken aback for a moment, then shook her head. "This time the situation is different. I can go anywhere and come back instantly, so you don't need to worry, Mother."
Xiao Yitang gave a soft "hmm".
She had a vague feeling that her daughter was about to do something dangerous, but she was too weak to help in any way. All she could do was try her best not to hold her back.
So Jiang Shumiao started wandering around again.
Her eyes can see the world, so evil spirits and ghosts cannot hide their tracks.
Ghosts are the manifestations of the dead, and naturally rely more on the mortal world, enjoying the life of ordinary people. However, when a ghost possesses a human body, it directly affects the fortune of those around it, so anyone with a bit of knowledge will spend money to hire a Taoist priest to perform rituals.
The only option is to possess the body of a pet.
Especially cats and birds.
These types of pets are unlikely to end up as food for humans.
But pets have no freedom; they're just toys to please their owners.
Those like Lan Ying, who have been wronged and have no choice but to possess a cat's body, are relatively few.
Therefore, most ghosts choose to cultivate themselves, mostly through evil practices. Others will possess people who have little presence in the world.
Jiang Shumiao operates at night, catching large numbers of people at a time.
She didn't search their souls; instead, she released her divine power and pressure, and the little ghosts immediately confessed.
"Great Immortal, spare my life! I heard that devouring the spirits of the dead can lead to cultivation. Since the ghost messengers weren't pursuing me anymore, I thought I'd give it a try. Maybe I could become a ghost immortal... I know I was wrong, please spare my life, Great Immortal..."
Jiang Shumiao's face darkened.
"You think it's so easy to become a ghost immortal? Unless you have accumulated great merit in your previous life, no matter how high your cultivation level is, you will never be able to cultivate a physical body, let alone become a ghost immortal. You've been deceived."
The deceived ghost: "..."
This ghost was clever; it hid deep in the mountains and stumbled upon a newly awakened wild god—a stone statue. It immediately possessed the statue, received offerings from the local villagers, and its power grew ever stronger.
When Jiang Shumiao found him, he was struggling with the mountain god for his body.
This is utterly upside down.
When Jiang Shumiao got angry, she almost shattered his soul.
The opponent, who proclaimed himself the Ghost King, had never encountered such an opponent before. Unable to escape, he immediately begged for mercy.
They are very flexible and adaptable.
The mountain god clutched his chest, and seeing his frustrated expression, he finally felt a little better.
The Ghost King snapped out of his daze and exclaimed in confusion, "Tricked? Why would he trick me? What could a wandering ghost like me possibly have to do with me? I've been here on Lonely Cloud Mountain for almost ten years, and he's never come looking for me again. Hmm, I think I've forgotten what he looks like."
Jiang Shumiao said, "He used you to harm others. He was afraid that you would be searched by a highly skilled immortal, so of course he had to erase your memories."
The Ghost King was shocked once again.
People only go to great lengths to scheme and plot when they have something in mind.
What benefit does the other person gain from harming you?
Unable to figure it out, he asked.
Jiang Shumiao naturally wouldn't tell him that there was a proper mountain god nearby.
"You have committed many evils. When you go to the underworld, you will be burned by the fires of the netherworld a few times and then doused in the River of Oblivion a few times. Your mind will then become clear."
For ghosts who disregard the rules, seek shortcuts, and have wicked intentions, she simply slapped them into the underworld and handed them over to Fengdu for punishment.
The mountain god bowed to her and said, "Thank you, goddess, for saving my life."
The mountain god looks no more than thirty years old, but in reality he is over three hundred years old.
"Since you are the mountain god of this place, why did you report to the Heavenly Palace when you saw that the statue was strange?"
The mountain god said, “All things have a spirit. That stone statue was created. If it could cultivate its own consciousness and protect the people of this region, it would be a good thing. Who would have thought that an evil spirit would seize the opportunity and steal its chance? If it weren’t for the goddess passing by and saving me today, I’m afraid I would not have been able to escape death.”
Jiang Shumiao subconsciously said, "Immortals don't die, they just fall from grace."
Mountain God: "..."
How am I supposed to respond to that?
Jiang Shumiao realized she had said the wrong thing, and touched her nose guiltily. Then, she raised her hand, and a surge of powerful divine energy entered her body, quickly healing her severely injured lungs and internal organs.
The mountain god was overjoyed and quickly knelt down to kowtow and express his gratitude.
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