Chapter 239: When Will I Have Free Time? Wild Ghosts Recognize Their Master
Gong Mengbi received him sincerely and even mixed Guanghan Feixian wine with moon dew for him to drink with him.
Guanghan Feixian Wine is certainly a good thing, but it's still too strong for ghosts. Living people have physical bodies to protect them, so even if their spirits wander into the void, they can still return in the end.
But after drinking Guanghan Feixian Wine, ghosts can easily travel to the Moon Palace, get lost, and disappear in the cold moon.
You can drink it, but only a little bit, to nourish your spirit.
Yu He is also conscientious and often runs around for Gong Mengbi.
The only two times he came were not on official business. One was when Gong Mengbi invited him to dinner, and the emperor died halfway through the meal. The other time was when he was invited to teach Fox this year, teaching him the art of summoning ghosts, and there were no other twists and turns.
I came here today because of Gong Mengbi’s matter.
He said, "Do you still remember the Ox-Horned Ghost Fuxin?"
Gong Mengbi certainly hadn't forgotten. Although it had been over a year, the painting sage's legacy hung in Shouyue Tower. Even though Fu Xin had been detained, the giant horned demon in the painting remained.
Gong Mengbi asked, "How is Fu Xin now?"
Yu He said, "We checked his ghost records and, considering he hadn't committed any serious offenses, allowed him to atone for his crimes and sent him into the ghost fog to search for the entrance to the world of the living. But after a year of searching, they still couldn't find it. We did manage to clear out the evil spirits in the ghost fog."
"This Fu Xin is quite a remarkable man. He always charges into battle, demonstrating his bravery. I've consulted the judge. While we continue to have guards near the ghost fog, we no longer need him to lead the way. I'd like to ask for your advice on how to deal with this ox-horned ghost."
Gong Mengbi said, "Of course, we will deal with it according to the law. If he is guilty, he should be punished. If he is pardoned, he will be free to stay."
Yu He said, "Fu Xin's meritorious service has earned him a pardon. He wants to seek refuge with you, but I don't know if you'll accept him. If you do, I'll let him go. If not, I'll leave him in the weeds."
Gong Mengbi thought for a moment and said, "Of course I'm willing to accept him. He's a sixth-rank Taoist, and he's willing to work for me, so I'd love to have him."
Yu He nodded and said, "Then register him under your name. You have the Taiyue Divine Talisman with you, so it won't be a problem to stamp him and make him a Yin Messenger of the Yue Mansion. Just keep a close eye on him and don't let him do any evil."
Gong Mengbi smiled and said, "Of course I know this."
Yu He finished his drink and was about to leave. Gong Mengbi wanted to keep him as his guest, but he waved his hand and said, "It's very cold this winter. You can't feel it in the south, but many people have frozen to death in the north. I have no time to spare."
Gong Mengbi had no choice but to see him off, saying, "Thank you for your hard work."
Yu He laughed: "Life is a life of toil, and death will be the same. Fortunately, the Yue family is righteous and selfless, so I don't have to bear the infamy after my death."
Gong Mengbi pricked up his ears and said, "Tell me in detail."
Yu He sighed and said, "Wait until I have some free time. Wait until I have some free time."
As he spoke, he disappeared into the darkness.
Gong Mengbi watched him leave, sighed, and said, "I don't know how long it will take for you to have some free time."
Gong Mengbi already prides himself on having a hard life, but he is still far inferior to Yu He.
The underworld is not peaceful either. The Yue Mansion is in charge of all the kings, but they can't control everything. On ordinary days, those Yama Kings don't seem very powerful, but when they jump out to stab the Yue Mansion in the back, they are very powerful and often create a mess for them to clean up.
Remembering what the goddess had said before about the Lord of the Mansion wanting to borrow him to serve at the Yue Mansion, Gong Mengbi thought to himself, "It's a good thing he didn't go, otherwise I would be Gong He now."
Not long after Yu He left, Gong Mengbi was still practicing in the building when he heard someone knocking on the door outside the building stealthily and cautiously, as if afraid of disturbing anyone.
The Skull God opened the door and saw a tall, but much thinner, giant ghost with ox horns standing at the door. He rubbed his hands and asked, "Is the Fox Fairy home?"
The Skull God looked him up and down, then smiled kindly and said, "It's cold at night, come in."
Fu Xin was moved and went into Shouyue Tower, where he transformed into a tall and strong man with horns on his head.
The Skull God, standing beside him, was no taller than his waist. He was immediately enraged and silently dispersed his illusory form. Only a skull flew up, higher than the ox horns, and said, "Hu Zheng, the ox-horn ghost is back."
"Come up." Gong Mengbi called out.
The Skull God took the lead and flew to the sixth floor, but when he reached the sixth floor, he did not dare to fly higher. He still turned into a human form and stood next to Gong Mengbi.
When Fu Xin climbed up the stairs, he saw Gong Mengbi nursing a guqin carved with fox patterns, and immediately complimented him, "Master, you have such a refined taste."
Gong Mengbi waved his hand and said, "Did you tell the priest of Yue Mansion that you wanted to join me?"
Fu Xin said, "Yes, my master possesses the divine talisman of the Yue Mansion, and his future is limitless. If I follow my master, I will also rise to prominence."
Gong Mengbi looked at him and said, "Tell the truth."
Fu Xin said embarrassedly, "I don't want to stay in the underworld. I like the world of the living."
Gong Mengbi actually believed this and said, "That's fine. I do lack capable men under my command. If you're willing to serve me, I'll accept you. But I have to tell you in advance, if you do evil, I will be the first one to not let you go."
Fu Xin had just crawled out of the Yue Mansion prison, so how could he dare to commit another crime? He said with a sad face, "I dare not, little devil."
Gong Mengbi stood up, walked up to him, and said, "Bow your head."
Fu Xin lowered his head obediently. Gong Mengbi took out the Taiyue talisman and tapped it lightly on Fu Xin's forehead, and a Taishan talisman fell down.
Fu Xin's face suddenly lit up with excitement, and he immediately knelt on the ground and said, "Thank you, Master!"
The moment this talisman was struck, Fu Xin's identity was confirmed. From then on, he would be a ghost messenger under Gong Mengbi. Although he was not a full-time employee of the Yue Mansion, he had a name and evidence to rely on, and he was no longer a wandering ghost.
Gong Mengbi said, "Get up. This kind of thing doesn't work here."
The Skull God looked at his talisman and suddenly became jealous. He muttered something in his heart that he dared not say, but a smile appeared on his face. He said, "Congratulations, congratulations. From now on, you and I will work under Fox Zheng together. I hope you will take good care of us."
Fu Xin laughed and said, "You are a senior, so I need you to give me more advice."
Fu Xin rummaged around in his waist, pulled out a dark stone, and secretly handed it to the Skull God, saying softly, "Please give me more guidance in the future."
The Skull God's eyes widened, but he still refused, saying, "Don't do that. Fox Zheng's subordinates don't practice such things. If you have anything you want to know, just ask me. I will definitely give you guidance."
Even though his heart was bleeding, the Skull God still maintained his character.
Fu Xin's expression changed, and he said sincerely, "Senior, you are truly a man of high moral character. I am ashamed of yourself."
Seeing that Fu Xin was tricked away, although he was greedy and reluctant to give up the Yin Stone, another kind of satisfaction offset this greed.
Even with such a large build and such great abilities, he still couldn't see through his disguise. As expected, he deceives himself first before deceiving others. Who said that I, Old Skull, wasn't a good person?
Gong Mengbi saw it and just smiled and shook his head. While taking care of Hu Wenqin, he thought that it was another New Year and Xiao Yier and the others would be back soon.
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