Chapter 177 Revealing One's Identity
"So, I am actually very old, an old monster. In fact, in my first life, a thousand years ago, my family was well-off. I was the youngest daughter of a wealthy merchant. When I was six years old, my grandfather, who was well-versed in metaphysics, and the steward took me to travel all over the world, letting me see all kinds of people. At the same time, they also taught me metaphysics."
“I have a high comprehension level and can understand things almost instantly. The spells that my grandfather couldn’t figure out even after racking his brains were all understood by me. My grandfather was very happy and cherished me like a treasure.”
"And so, we learned as we traveled, visiting various masters who were well-versed in metaphysics, often applying what we learned on the spot. Once, when we were preparing to visit a legendary master in a small town, I foresaw that there would be bloodshed on the way, and I told my grandfather to take another route. But if we took another route, it would take two more days and be extremely tiring, so they decided to take the risk anyway."
"But what was bound to happen still happened. On the way, we were robbed. They killed everyone around me, including my grandfather and the butler, and stole our things. At that time, the butler desperately dragged one of the robbers away so that I could run away."
“I was furious. Using the metaphysical knowledge I had learned, I suddenly unleashed an extraordinary ability, subduing and wiping out all the robbers. However, my grandfather was killed on the spot, and the butler was too badly injured to be saved.”
"Later, after many hardships, I returned home to find that my family had fallen on hard times. I didn't know what had happened, and my family members had scattered in all directions, saying that they had been persecuted. Then I went through a very difficult period."
"Fortunately, an old friend of my father took me in and treated me like his own daughter, supporting my education. I was more interested in metaphysics, so I began to study it on my own and slowly compiled books. My adoptive parents were very supportive, so I established my own school of thought. Later, I founded the Xuyue Temple on Xuyue Mountain and took in some disciples. Later, I failed to ascend and fell into several cycles of reincarnation. I hope that I can ascend successfully this time."
After listening, Bao Shuoyu remained silent for a long time. Although she had also experienced pain, she had a group of people who loved her very much. That's why she was so confident and radiant, just like the sunshine that made people feel warm.
"You will succeed." Although he said that, Bao Shuoyu didn't know why he felt a little lost. She had successfully ascended, but what about him?
"So, you still consider me your girlfriend?"
Bao Shuyu nodded again very seriously, "No matter what your identity is, I love your interesting soul."
Tsk tsk, why does that sound so familiar?
Actually, Bao Shuoyu planned to tell her his identity when he got back that night. Since he had shown his strength so clearly today, he didn't believe that Yu Xiaoluo hadn't suspected anything. She was just pretending not to know and waiting for his confession.
At this moment, the ghost messengers finally arrived, looking exhausted and walking unsteadily. Their faces were already dark enough, but now they all had dark circles under their eyes. As they walked, they cursed, "That heartless boss, I'm going to overthrow his rule!"
"I'm going to start a rebellion too! Damn it, I'm not going to be a ghost anymore!"
"They don't keep their word, they're inhuman!"
"Hey, keep your voices down, or the boss will hear you and dock your pay!"
"So what if they deduct it? I'll just reincarnate. Anyway, I can't take this money out of the country!"
"Damn it, I want to go back to sleep."
They walked over, chattering loudly, and Yu Xiaoluo and Bao Shuoyu could hear them clearly. However, they didn't feel particularly embarrassed, after all, they were the culprits.
If they hadn't pressured Yama, he wouldn't have done anything to provoke public outrage.
Yu Xiaolu coughed lightly, "Ahem, esteemed sirs, it's been a long time, how have you been?"
The moment the ghost messengers saw her, they understood why Yama insisted they work overtime, or else he would dismiss them!
Everyone's faces turned even uglier, but fortunately, they were all dark-skinned, so it wasn't very noticeable.
However, we still have to do the superficial work.
"Master—My revered master—"
“Good boy/girl—” Yu Xiaoluo pointed at the dark mass of ghosts, “It’s so good that you’re here. I’m leaving this place to you. We’re so sleepy. I’m going back to sleep.”
As she spoke, Yu Xiaoluo chuckled and left with Bao Shuoyu.
Upon seeing so many ghosts, two of the ghost messengers fainted on the spot, perhaps dying again.
They looked at the backs of these two ruthless scoundrels, wanting to crush them, but there was nothing they could do.
They couldn't possibly beat her, let alone Yu Xiaoluo. She was their boss's master! Although they wanted to test whether Yu Xiaoluo was as powerful as the legends said, they didn't dare to try.
After all, you might die if you try.
Losing is terrible, winning is even worse; how could the King of Hell possibly let them go?
Therefore, they gave Yu Xiaoluo a nickname: "The Devil's Bane".
On the way back, the system finally sent a message: [Completed 52 good deeds, accumulated good deeds value 103, merit points +100, accumulated merit points 262.]
Yu Xiaoluo was a little confused: [52? How was that calculated?]
System: [Saving the little girl earns 1 good deed point, helping the old lady pass on to the afterlife also earns 1 good deed point, and there were over two hundred ghosts, not the ones you were responsible for passing on, but you still helped a lot by helping them be taken away by the ghost messengers smoothly. So, all things considered, that's 50 good deed points.]
Yu Xiaoluo was so angry she almost cursed: "Why didn't you say so earlier? If this counts, I won't bother hiring the ghost messengers; I'll just perform the rituals myself in several batches. That'll give me at least 200 good deeds points!"
System: [The maximum reward for a large group is 50 at a time.]
Yu Xiaoluo was a little speechless: "So, you're really casual, offering discounts just like that, and even a huge one. But it's alright, 52 good things in one go is worth it, not bad at all. It was worth all the exhaustion I put in."
System: [Keep it up, Master! Defeating the Demon Lord will net you 50 more event points. You're getting closer to your goal.]
Yu Xiaolu hesitated for a moment: "I haven't decided what to do with him yet."
System: [If you want a quick victory, kill him to eliminate future troubles and save yourself the trouble forever.]
Yu Xiaolu pouted: [System, I don't want to kill an innocent person.]
System: [He's not innocent, he's just innocent to you.]
Yu Xiaoluo thought about it and agreed. The Demon Lord had possessed Bao Shuoyu's body, so Bao Shuoyu wasn't entirely innocent. Although he hadn't destroyed Bao Shuoyu's soul. And his previous possession of other people's bodies wasn't innocent either.
But she really didn't want to...
Thinking of this, she glanced at Bao Shuoyu, who was silently by her side, and felt inexplicably irritable and uneasy.
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