Chapter 408

"Holy Grandfather, save me!"

When Ao Yifan, holding up his pants, came out again from Dizang Wang's Dao Hall, he saw Yanluo Wang kneeling on the ground and wailing as he faced him.

His eyes flickered slightly, and Ao Yifan said, "Speak, what happened?"

Upon hearing this, Yanluo Wang cried and said, "Holy Grandfather, something has happened to me. Lady Pingxin sent people to inspect the Book of Life and Death. Please, Holy Grandfather, spare this humble one's life for the sake of all these years I've served you."

"This..."

Ao Yifan froze for a moment, then said, "How could she think to inspect the Book of Life and Death?"

"Holy Grandfather, this is actually because over these years you've made too many changes to the Book of Life and Death."

Yanluo Wang looked at Ao Yifan with a resentful expression and said.

"Me?"

After a brief thought, Ao Yifan immediately realized.

This is probably due to the beautiful female ghosts that Dizang Wang found for himself causing trouble.

The Book of Life and Death records the lifespans of the living, and likewise records the lifespans of the dead.

After Ao Yifan had his way with those beautiful female ghosts, he naturally needed to give them benefits.

You should know, most of those beautiful female ghosts were taken by Dizang Wang from the Eighteen Levels of Hell.

To absolve them of their sins, the simplest method is to erase their names from the Book of Life and Death.

Without their names in the Book of Life and Death, it naturally means the debt is cleared upon death, and there's no need to continue serving time in Hell.

Even Hou Tu's side is unaware of this matter.

Also blame Dizang Wang for wanting to quickly empty Hell; over these years, many people have been taken out of Hell, so the Book of Life and Death has been revised frequently, drawing the attention of Hou Tu Niangniang, who oversees the Six Paths of Reincarnation.

Thus, Hou Tu Niangniang wanted to inspect the Book of Life and Death.

"In that case, it's still my fault?"

Ao Yifan pondered briefly, then shook his head and said, "No, this is the fault of Dizang and Yanluo; it has nothing to do with me, and I was also deceived."

"Holy Grandfather, please plead with Lady Pingxin for me; I don't want to die yet!"

Yanluo Wang spoke, sniveling and tearful.

Seeing Yanluo Wang's pitiful appearance, Ao Yifan felt he shouldn't be so heartless.

Of course, more importantly, Yanluo Wang is indeed very useful.

After some thought, Ao Yifan said, "Yanluo, I have a method that can solve your current trouble, but it depends on whether you have the guts."

"Ah? Please tell us, Holy Grandfather!"

The current Yanluo Wang has no other options; he only hopes for a way to survive.

"You should know, I have a son with a somewhat explosive temper; if you..."

After hearing Ao Yifan's words, Yanluo Wang's body trembled slightly.

"Holy Grandfather, are you sure this will be alright?"

Yanluo Wang was deeply suspicious, thinking this Holy Grandfather wanted him to die quickly.

After all, the background of the child he mentioned is truly enormous.

He is the biological son of two sages, and he was even taught by Hou Tu Niangniang; moreover, the Buddhist Guanyin Niangniang is his foster mother!

This background is already greater than the heavens.

Now, this Holy Grandfather wants me to go and hook his son's soul.

Yanluo Wang was deeply suspicious, thinking this Holy Grandfather was engaging in entrapment.

"It's not that I want you to really keep my son; you just need to hand the Book of Life and Death to him, and that brat will surely mess it up for you."

Ao Yifan said, "Moreover, afterwards you just need to respectfully send that brat back; out of consideration for his face, Lady Pingxin won't make things difficult for you."

"This..."

Yanluo Wang thought it over; now this is the only option.

After all, this Holy Grandfather before him clearly doesn't want to support him, and still wants to maintain his lofty sage image.

"Just, he's screwing over his own son like this—is it really okay?"

"……"

"Huh?"

Inside the East Sea Dragon Palace, Ao Yun suddenly opened his eyes.

After patting Ao Yun, Ao Yifan said, "Don't worry about this; let's continue!"

Upon hearing this, Ao Yun turned his head, showing a hint of suspicion on his face.

"What are you scheming again?"

But Ao Yifan didn't answer; he just kept outputting.

"……"

"What the hell did you bring me here for?"

In a daze, Wukong only felt that he had arrived at a strange place.

「Fengdu City? 」

After he could clearly see the plaque above the city gate, Wukong's expression shook.

「This isn't the underworld? How did I end up here? 」

「Hurry, King Yama has ordered you to die at the third watch; he won't let you last until the fifth watch—don't waste time! 」

At that moment, the ghost official beside him urged.

「What gall, a mere ghost official dares to hook your grandfather's soul! 」

Wukong exploded in rage—what is his status? The Hou Tu Niangniang of the underworld is his aunt; these ghost officials have the courage of a bear and leopard, yet they dare to hook his soul!

In the next moment, black armor appeared on Wukong's body.

Immediately after, a black metal staff appeared in his hand.

With a light sweep, the two ghost officials had no time to react before being struck so hard their souls scattered.

"Hmph, I'd like to see just who isn't afraid of death, daring to hook my grandfather's soul!"

With a cold snort, Wukong's body turned into a black light and shot straight into Fengdu City.

However, what struck Wukong as odd was that no ghost officials blocked his way along the road, letting him rush straight into the Hall of Yama.

"King Yama, leading all the ghost officials, respectfully greets Young Master Wukong!"

Just as Wukong rushed into the hall, preparing to fight, he saw King Yama leading all the ghost officials drop to their knees before him.

Although, according to Ao Yifan's plan, King Yama should have offered some resistance.

But just thinking about this young master's identity, King Yama simply didn't have the gall.

Thus, not giving Wukong any chance to act, King Yama led all the ghost officials in kneeling to welcome his arrival.

"This, you guys make it really hard for me, Grandfather!"

Wukong sat on King Yama's throne, looking at the obsequiously bowing King Yama beside him and said.

"Young Master Wukong, please take a look at this!"

Having glanced around, King Yama promptly pulled a book from his sleeve and handed it to Wukong.

"Book of Life and Death!"

Gazing at the Book of Life and Death before him, Wukong narrowed his eyes slightly.

After glancing at King Yama beside him, Wukong grinned and said, "Little King Yama, you're quite sensible."

As for this Book of Life and Death that governs life and death in the Three Realms, Wukong was also very curious.

He also wanted to see if anyone he knew was listed inside.

But after opening it, Wukong discovered that many pages in the Book of Life and Death had been torn out.

"Little King Yama, what's going on here?"

At the places that had been torn out, Wukong asked curiously.

Hearing this, King Yama's eyes flashed briefly and he said, "These were all gnawed by rats."

"You netherworld even have rats?"

Wukong chuckled and then continued flipping through.

"Huh? Why is Old Bull's name still here?"

Having left Mount Fangcun, Wukong had made quite a few friends along the way; they drank alcohol, ate meat, and were very merry.

"Never mind, let me help you!"

Saying this, Wukong, amid King Yama's excited gaze, grabbed and tore out the page bearing the Bull Demon King's name.