Chapter 66: Reporting and Overtime
Mr. Shen wanted to hire some craftsmen, but Kang Wen politely declined, so he didn't force it.
Purchasing tools was not difficult, but food could not be stored for long, so it was agreed that the Shen family would purchase the food and deliver it outside the city every three days, and the fox would come to pick it up.
Kang Wen wanted to pay, but Mr. Shen refused to accept it.
Kang Wen was a pauper, and the only few copper coins he had were found from the grave of a scholar.
But Gong Mengbi is not short of money.
He always found a way to save some money, after all, spices were a money-burning commodity.
Mr. Shen was not short of money either. He had made a fortune from the Wang family's affairs. No matter how much Ren Kangwen tried to persuade him, he definitely didn't dare to ask the fox fairy for money. Instead, he said, "The fox fairy is my family's benefactor. If you need money, just come to me. I have nothing to repay you with, but a small amount of money to show my gratitude."
Seeing that he was sincere, Kang Wen let him do as he pleased.
Mr. Shen was actually happy in his heart.
Friendship can only be exchanged if there is give and take. If you only receive favors, it will make people feel uneasy.
Mr. Shen was a sincere man, and the fox spirit was his benefactor. If he could repay the favor, he would feel at ease. If he couldn't, he would feel guilty.
When Kang Wen returned to Fox Hill, the black-clothed ghost had already arrived, carrying a black cloth bag. He was not afraid of the sunlight and closed his eyes to rest in the hazy fog of Fox Hill.
Now the entire Fox Hill is covered with a light mist to prevent mortals from entering by mistake.
Otherwise, if people saw foxes quarrying, cutting wood and building houses, they would probably be scared to death.
Kang Wen said, "I'm late. I asked Mr. Hei to wait for a long time."
The black-robed ghost opened his eyes and smiled, "It's okay. We agreed to start work tomorrow."
Kang Wen said, "I haven't asked Mr. Hei's name yet."
The black-clothed ghost said, "My five brothers are named after the five colors. Call me Mr. Black, or call me Xuandong."
Kang Wen smiled and said, "Then I'll still call you Mr. Hei."
Xuan Dong nodded, handed the black cloth bag in his hand to Kang Wen, and said, "I will hand these fox prisoners over to you for now. If any of them disobey me, just tell me."
Kang Wen opened the black cloth bag, and a tiny fox emerged from it. It was only as big as a small mouse, and after rolling to the ground, it turned into a normal size again.
"Hmm?" Xuan Dong looked at the fox, his face dignified without anger.
The fox immediately jumped back into the black cloth bag and didn't dare to come out.
Xuan Dong handed Kang Wen the golden tablet made by Gong Mengbi and said, "This tablet was made by the master to control these fox prisoners. I'm sure there will be some troublemakers looking to cause trouble. With this tablet, you can seal their magic power and teach them a lesson."
Kang Wen knew that this was something that concerned his life and property, so he carefully put the golden tablet away.
Xuan Dong said, "I will come to inspect them every day, don't worry about not being able to control them."
Kang Wen said, "Thank you, Mr. Hei."
Xuan Dong said, "I'll go back and report first. See you tomorrow."
Gong Mengbi practiced in Shouyue Tower, Huxin Xiaoqi and Kang Wen went to supervise the construction of Fox Courtyard, and Shouyue Tower returned to its tranquility.
It was already the third day of May, and the new moon in the sky was like a jade hook.
Gong Mengbi entered the second round of worshiping the moon and gathering energy. Feeling the changes in the moon phases every day, Gong Mengbi's magic power also grew steadily.
He was practicing when he suddenly heard a bird singing.
It's the cry of crows.
Gong Mengbi looked down from the pavilion and saw a figure riding a crow flying out from the depths of the ancient trees.
He was an old acquaintance of his, Yu He, the Yin official of the Department of Sinful Souls.
Gong Mengbi knew that the previous matter at Yin Yang Temple had come to fruition.
Gong Mengbi went downstairs and opened the door, saying, "It's been so long since we last met. Why do you look so haggard, Lord Yu?"
Yu He got off the crow's back, and the huge bird shrank in size and landed on the raised eaves of Shouyue Tower.
Yu He glanced at Gong Mengbi and asked, "How did the Fox Society come up with that?"
Gong Mengbi laughed and invited him upstairs to enjoy the moon.
The moon was setting in the west, a mere crescent. Even the Moon Tower, receiving the faintest glimmer of the crescent, was illuminating it.
A table and a cushion were set up, and Yu He and Gong Mengbi sat opposite each other and drank a cup of moon dew wine.
Yu He did look much more haggard. Although he was dressed appropriately, he still looked tired.
After drinking a cup, he complained, "The Fox Society ordered the Soul Collection Department to capture the evil cultivator of the Yin and Yang Ghosts. When we opened the coffin, we saw the lingering resentment, which was shocking."
"After a joint investigation by the Quick Reporting Department, the Guilty Soul Department, and the Wicked Prison Department, the crimes of the evil spirit and the Yin-Yang ghosts have been fully investigated."
"The ninety-eight coffins seen at the Fox Club are only a portion of them. The evil deeds committed by that evil path are far more than that. In his early years, when he was studying Taoism with the Yin-Yang Dharma King, he committed many murderous sins. Later, when he went out to explore with his fellow disciples, he was even more cruel and vicious."
Yu He warned, "Hu Hui, the Taishan Prefecture has already obscured your name from the documents and will not release them, but you still need to be careful of retaliation."
Gong Mengbi asked, "Who is the Yin-Yang Dharma King?"
Yu He said, "The Yin-Yang Dharma King is a fourth-rank cultivator. He practiced the Yin-Yang Yingxiang Gong and has transcended death for many years, no longer constrained by lifespan. Zhen Wubing knows very little about him, so we have no idea where to begin. At the beginning of the year, the Yin-Yang Dharma King summoned his disciples to the capital, but because Zhen Wubing's abilities were too low, he didn't invite him."
"He has a fellow apprentice who interacts with him frequently. He came to visit him before he was summoned, and the two of them even agreed to meet again next year. The Fox Society must not take it lightly."
Gong Mengbi frowned and pondered for a while, then relaxed his brows and said, "Thank you for your guidance, Priest."
Yu He waved his hand: "It's not about giving advice, but if the Fox Society captures this beast and upholds justice, that's what we should thank you for."
Gong Mengbi said, "I feel uneasy when you can manage it but don't."
Yu He laughed and said, "I want to toast the Fox Club."
After another drink, Yu He said, "Zhen Wubing and the two ghosts Yin and Yang have both been sent to the Hell of Sin. For their crimes, they will likely suffer for hundreds of years. And the accomplice, Wang Lide, has also been sent to the Hell of Sin. Although the Wang family has escaped human justice, their good deeds have been depleted, and they will surely receive retribution. Seeing the retribution is a great joy."
"Come, have another drink!" Gong Mengbi toasted Yu He.
After three cups of wine, Yu He stopped drinking.
Gong Mengbi did not force it and talked about things in the human world and the underworld under the bright moon.
Finally, Gong Mengbi asked him, "Priest, I have a friend who passed away many years ago. Recently, for some unknown reason, his soul has shown signs of returning to life."
"Huh?" Yu He was startled and asked, "Are you kidding me?"
Gong Mengbi said, "I also know that this matter is very serious. How dare I joke about it?"
Yu He was silent for a moment, then said, "Once dead, they are dead. Unless the Lord shows mercy, there is no way they can come back to life. Unless they tamper with the death register and interfere with the Yin and Yang."
Yu He's expression grew serious, and he said, "Gong Xian, you always find something for me to do."
"Who is it? I'll find out the whole story when I go back and check her death record."
Gong Mengbi said, "That's the ghost of Meirenling, Chen Jiaying. She was originally from Wuning County and has been dead for thirteen years."
Yu He said goodbye hurriedly, "Fox Club, I'll take my leave first. I'll come another day... Alas, I really don't want to come again."
Yu He had a gloomy face and looked very depressed.
Gong Mengbi didn't dare to say much, as he was a man who worked overtime and would explode at any moment.
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