[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-celestial-master-i-have-an-otherworld":3,"chapter-celestial-master-i-have-an-otherworld-celestial-master-i-have-an-otherworld-chapter-77":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Celestial Master： I Have an Otherworld",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1836547,2442,"Chapter 77 33: Fierce Ghost","celestial-master-i-have-an-otherworld-chapter-77",77,"\u003Cp>Humans have three souls and seven spirits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After death, the seven spirits dissipate, and each of the three souls returns to its rightful place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Celestial Soul, born of heaven and earth, naturally disperses among them; the Earth Soul enters the Netherworld and advances to reincarnation; the Human Soul retreats to the ancestral temple, hidden without a trace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is the normal situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If a person dies with blocked vitality or the Feng Shui of the grave is irregular, the soul may become trapped, turning into an Underworld Soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Underworld Soul lingers without dissipating, Evil Qi gathers, or if one dies with resentment, it becomes a Resentful Soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Underworld Souls fear humans,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Resentful Souls demand lives!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And if someone dies harboring immense resentment and is refined through an Evil Technique, they may turn into something even more terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fierce Ghosts!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Resentful Soul of Sun Die, who cradled an infant, had clearly become a Fierce Ghost, and moreover, a quite terrifying one at that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mother-and-Child Evil Spirit!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Mingrui's throat bobbed as he paled:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is bad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he had a carefully prepared Magic Altar, or if they were within the Three Purities Temple, he might have a way to restrain a Fierce Ghost, but not now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once they take action, all three of them will surely die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire Sun Family would perish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister... Sister Sun.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Qiaoyun was also pale. She suppressed her fear and took a step forward, speaking slowly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As the saying goes, grievances have a source and debts a debtor; it was that Demoness who harmed you, we... we are here to save you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to Zhang Mingrui and Du Qiaoyun, Fang Zheng was relatively calmer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, if things went wrong, he could return to the modern world, but unless absolutely necessary, he couldn't abandon his comrades who had just fought alongside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He softened his voice:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It was that Demoness who turned you into this, hmm... and your husband was likely involved too; this has nothing to do with us, the three of us are good people.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Yanghong and the Demoness were obviously in league together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Daoist.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Zheng asked in a low voice:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you think it can understand us saying this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't know either.\" Zhang Mingrui smiled bitterly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Resentful Souls and Fierce Ghosts, though once human, are already influenced by resentment and Evil Qi, lacking normal human consciousness.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I hope it works.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ugh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The eerie wind swirled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Die, holding the baby, floated ominously to Yu Yanghong's side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Yanghong was not yet dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lay slumped over, with a knife in his chest, weakly watching Sun Die approach with the child in her arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ugh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Die'er.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Staring at Sun Die at that moment, scenes from the past flooded his mind; Yu Yanghong's face showed a bitter smile, and tears even slipped from the corners of his eyes:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We... were a mistake from the start.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He loved Sun Die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least he once loved her, loved her deeply, inseparably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But alas...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daily necessities, small trivialities, and inner doubts pushed him step by step to where he stood now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not regret his actions, but thinking of the past and the shifts in people's hearts, on the brink of death, he felt only fatigue and confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If there is an afterlife.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at his former lover and then at the infant, Yu Yanghong's head drooped as his breath weakened:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I would rather be a weed, a beast, free from the sufferings of this world.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Die howled to the sky, and visible sound waves swept the area, shaking the vast Buddha hall to its foundation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cracks appeared on the once-impenetrable stone floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Mingrui's expression changed dramatically:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Run!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three hastily fled the hall, and the building collapsed thunderously behind them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they turned back, they saw a black smoke shoot straight into the sky and then vanish without a trace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did it leave?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Zheng let out a breath:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's for the best.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing Sun Die transformed into a Fierce Ghost, living people were like mice encountering a cat, naturally and instinctively filled with fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her rage could destroy the entire Buddha hall, leaving no chance in a fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Infinite Longevity and Happiness.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Mingrui bowed towards the remains of the hall, a heavy look on his face:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that Sun Die has just turned into a Fierce Ghost, she still retains some reason, but as time passes, she will certainly lose it all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When she died, her resentment shot to the sky, and she is bound to become a Fierce Ghost that slaughters indiscriminately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is a serious matter, I must return to the Three Purities Temple to prepare.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's an urgent matter, there can be no delay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The long night finally passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Zheng stretched his limbs, walking out of the bedroom, brushing his teeth and rinsing his mouth, before ordering some breakfast to leisurely enjoy in the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tofu brain was smooth, the pickles crispy, the steamed dumplings deliciously fresh and fragrant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Comfortable!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now, this is enjoyment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There's no need for complicated dishes; a little breakfast after a busy night brings full comfort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Hai was cleaning nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't quite understand why his young master would have breakfast delivered from such a distance, making the meal cost several times more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is just the way of a wealthy young master?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Master Fang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chief Luo arrived uninvited:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry to disturb you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not at all.\" Fang Zheng rose to greet him:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you for your help last night, Chief Luo, I haven't had the chance to thank you in person.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It was my duty.\" Chief Luo sat down with a sigh:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Master Fang, you did well informing the government office about the Evil Cult's traces promptly, it's just that no one expected it to be this troublesome.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We were fortunate to have Daoist Zhang with us, otherwise the consequences would have been unforeseeable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Zheng nodded in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Blood Martial Artists were mighty in body, but not so effective against supernatural beings; last night's encounter opened his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chief Luo rubbed his chin, saying:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Last night, we lost nine people, four from the government office, and there are over a dozen injured who won't recover soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They all need to be settled.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Zheng raised an eyebrow, pondering before saying:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This matter is somewhat my responsibility too; if there's anything I can do to help, I will do my best. Do you need silver taels?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\" Seeing his willingness, Chief Luo didn't dawdle and directly stated:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Upholding the duty to eliminate bandits is our responsibility, but the finances in Gu'an County are strained, and Lord County Magistrate is also in a difficult position. Young Master Fang might contribute some funds.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How much?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about three hundred taels?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Zheng's eyes lowered slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three hundred taels mean little to him, but as the saying goes, hidden wealth makes sure; if he easily hands it over, it might invite attention from the scheming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chief Luo is no Du Qiaoyun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sighed lightly, nodded and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Agreed, however, three hundred taels of silver is not a small amount; I need some time to gather it, can I offer one hundred taels first?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course.\" Chief Luo's eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was prepared to haggle, having set his mind on two hundred taels, surprising that Fang Zheng didn't bargain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few days delay doesn't matter, so what?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After suppressing the White Lotus Sect, there will be rewards from the Imperial Court, and compensations for the wounded and deceased. This three hundred taels is a windfall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There's one more thing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling in high spirits, Chief Luo brought up again:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wonder if Young Master Fang might be interested in the Wang Family's assets?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\" Fang Zheng reflexively sat up straight:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Wang Family has been taken down?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed.\" Chief Luo nodded:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Wang Family colluded with the Evil Cult, plotting rebellion, and now fifty-seven family members are all imprisoned, awaiting the Imperial Court's judgment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Wang Family owns six shops, two kilns, and employs over a hundred people, all needing placement.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1373,"2026-06-09T06:29:55.937Z",1,"novelbin.me","8808652d1f0d6c26e6923d1ac8a08c34a482d5ced2037e5df8d68b08710ff1ea","celestial-master-i-have-an-otherworld-chapter-287","celestial-master-i-have-an-otherworld-chapter-286",488,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcelestial-master-i-have-an-otherworld-cover.jpg"]