"Everyone has to die eventually. I heard from the storyteller next door that when people die, they become ghosts, walk the Yellow Springs Road to the Gate of Hell, and then undergo judgment. Whether they go to heaven or hell is decided by King Yama."
"You speak so convincingly, as if you've actually been there. Tell me, what does Yama, the King of Hell, look like?"
"Legend has it that Yama, the King of Hell, is extremely ugly and always wears a mask. He has four eyes, eight mouths, and sixteen arms. Ghosts are terrified at the sight of him, and humans who see him meet a terrible end..."
Ayao stopped and listened quietly.
He's neither ugly nor scary.
"Meow! Meow!!"
A cat rushed out from under the table and crashed into the man who said Yama was ugly.
"Where did this stray cat come from?" The man covered the scratches on the back of his hand and lifted the cat by the scruff of its neck.
"These days, even cats dare to bully people."
"Hey, this cat's pretty fat. Let's catch a snake and stew it together."
"A battle between dragon and tiger, highly nourishing!"
The cat seemed to understand him, struggling desperately and letting out a shrill cry.
"Meow meow meow!!"
"Don't shout!"
The man roared impatiently and slapped the man's arm, but his arm was knocked away by a strange force.
The cat seized the opportunity to escape, tucking its tail between its legs, taking a few steps and looking back, afraid that the bad guy would catch up.
Suddenly, its body felt light, and its four paws left the ground, making it impossible to escape no matter how hard it ran.
Meow, I'm doomed!
The cat turned around and suddenly bumped into a deep gaze, its whole body trembling uncontrollably.
This person is terrifying.
Ayao held her in his arms and gently stroked her, "Don't be afraid, I won't hurt you."
A cold hand brushed across its back, and the cat's fur stood on end, revealing its sharp claws.
Sensing her resistance, Ayao hugged her even tighter, letting the cat scratch and bite.
That little bit of force wouldn't hurt him.
Ayao patted the cat's head and joked calmly.
"Master Cat, have you caught enough?"
"Not enough, let's continue at home."
Knowing it couldn't escape, the cat wagged its tail, terrified.
Ah Yao sighed and took away his master's soul.
That's about it, time to go back to the underworld.
Every day, Cui Yu would come to the Yama Palace to see if the Great Emperor of Fengdu had returned.
Today, the Yama's Palace has finally changed.
He excitedly stood up to greet him, "How long will you be staying this time?"
Ayao said, "It's all done."
Cui Yu was so excited he was trembling. He immediately reported on all the matters, "You're the boss. I'm leaving the Underworld to you. I'm taking a few days off to go on vacation..."
Ayao interrupted, "Only one last step remains."
Cui Yu countered, "Aren't they all ready?"
Ayao simply said, "One more lifetime of reincarnation is needed."
Cui Yu breathed a sigh of relief. "That's simple. You put all the souls into the Reincarnation Realm. When the next life ends, she will come to the Underworld as a ghost, and you will be able to meet her."
"I can't wait a moment longer, I have to go find her." Without hesitation, Ayao entered the cycle of reincarnation.
"Cui Yu, please help me one more time."
"I trust you with the underworld in my care."
Cui Yu wanted to curse the ghost, but ultimately held back.
He had heard Ayao's story; the child had suffered so much.
Fine, I'll trust you one more time.
We've been doing this for thousands of years, what's one hundred more?
After that, Cui Yu, as usual, came to the Yama Palace every day to eagerly await the return of the person.
"Emperor of Fengdu, please come back quickly!"
Why aren't you back yet?
"I want a vacation!!"
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