[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-heavenly-official-bestows-evil":3,"chapter-heavenly-official-bestows-evil-heavenly-official-bestows-evil-chapter-15":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Heavenly Official Bestows Evil",{"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},2316634,4530,"Chapter 15: Master of Fortune and Karma","heavenly-official-bestows-evil-chapter-15",15,"\u003Cp>Wu Xian was anxious, but Shi Ji was not—he still had a trick up his sleeve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Ji used a lighter to scorch the end of the intestine, which released a strange aroma that struck the hungry ghost’s taste buds; unable to resist, it lunged forward again—only to be pulled back once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Shi Ji was about to swing the mop handle, Wu Xian rushed forward, drew his copper coin sword, and slashed twice at the hungry ghost in rapid succession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hungry ghost stared in disbelief at the two wounds on its chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I—I’m starving. At least let me eat my fill…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amid twisted light, the hungry ghost’s body melted into a pool of pus; the gloom within the community canteen lifted considerably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The matter ended satisfactorily, but Shi Ji was not happy—he felt like a fool for sympathizing with Wu Xian, and he regarded Wu Xian with a complex expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heavenly Official—Master of Fortune and Karma!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Ji picked up the incense to worship the deity, and before inserting the incense into the censer, he asked Wu Xian with concern: “I’m taking the incense—what will you offer to the deity?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Ji suddenly realized Wu Xian was a decent man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The malevolent spirit called itself An Xin, the former owner of the guesthouse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Big Brother Wu, so you’ve been pretending to be a fool while hiding your true strength.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Zhiyong inserted three sandalwood incense sticks into the censer before a fearsome demonic statue—he had slain a malevolent spirit lying on a hospital bed to earn the right to worship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But we care for you, Brother, and don’t want to keep dragging you down—let me worship this statue instead?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Xian finished his worship, and Shi Ji had also completed his ritual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Ji’s expression was strange, as if something had happened to him—but since he showed no intention of speaking, Wu Xian did not press further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm, I believe you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As their time together grew, the three’s bond deepened rapidly, with occasional moments of subtle flirtation; He Qiong thus concluded that both sisters were fond of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He loved both sisters, yet did not know whom to choose, nor how to avoid hurting the other once he made a decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, Wu Xian did not argue—further explanation would sound insincere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they spoke, the corpse of the malevolent spirit vanished completely, leaving behind only one incense stick on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Xian spread his hands helplessly: “I’m telling the truth.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was actually his first time entering a blessed land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the incense was inserted, mist surrounded Shi Ji; Wu Xian could only make out blurred movements, unable to discern what exactly transpired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two statues were identical, both clad in bright red robes, their eyes deep and mysterious, their smiles eerie, with inscriptions beneath their thrones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Xian bid farewell to Shi Ji and quickly arrived at Mr. Wang’s home, found the statue of the Heavenly Official—Master of Official Fortune and Destiny, and inserted Mr. Wang’s transformed incense into it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two sisters swayed his arms, pleading sweetly; their four dewy eyes softened He Qiong’s heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Qiong’s smile barely concealed itself: “Of course—I’m here, so you’re safe.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If I die today, it means my worth is only this much.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Xian quickly waved his hands: “I didn’t mean to deceive you—this copper coin sword is what I got yesterday when Qi Zhiyong forced me to investigate Room 405.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Supermarket basement warehouse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But I’ve already arranged…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long Character: Enhances an object, increasing its length—objects under one meter double in length; objects over one meter gain one additional meter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, alright!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This aggressive act of worship carried great risk, but to face the great malevolent spirit that might strike tonight, he had no choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An Xin could not abandon his neglected wife, so he remained in this small clinic, and he gave Qi Zhiyong three sandalwood incense sticks, begging him to look after her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Qiong was a wealthy second-generation heir.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two months ago, he accidentally encountered Su Huilan collapsed by the roadside outside campus; he and Su Huijin carried her home, and later they met a few more times—eventually, they became acquainted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The effect of the Yabai incense was a pleasant surprise, but what mattered most was the blessing received.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The goods hidden here had long been removed; the cement floor was damp, the air thick with mildew and the stench of rotting flesh, the red candle before the statue casting light through the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, two days ago, the two sisters invited him to spend the night at Ping’an Guesthouse to discuss their future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This reminded him of the description for Chen Hua’s Yabai incense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This eased Wu Xian’s breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After inserting the sandalwood incense, a black mist emerged from the demonic statue and entered Qi Zhiyong’s body, turning all his blood vessels instantly pitch black.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the Filth Character, Wu Xian had seen it before—it adds filth to an object; he had no intention of choosing this talisman for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cough, cough.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Xian pulled three Chen Hua Yabai incense sticks from his pocket: “I found these under my pillow—perfect for…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stretched out his body in pain—this was his fifth time worshipping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fuxin Clinic: bed overturned, red lights flickering sinisterly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Only those of high worth are worthy of survival.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Qiong, you’ll protect us, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This talisman seemed interesting, so Wu Xian reached his hand into the smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the statue’s protection, others could not see the three options that appeared after one worshipped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the morning, Qi Zhiyong’s demeanor had calmed considerably—he was no longer anxious or impatient, but utterly serene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Ji rolled his eyes, bowed respectfully with the incense, then inserted it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You really were pretending to be a fool!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then… alright.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the table lay three talismans, each ending with the word ‘Talisman’.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Qiong held an incense stick, while Su Huijin and Su Huilan clung to his arms, one on each side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But one problem had long troubled He Qiong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Xian picked up the incense and handed it to Shi Ji, explaining its function to him—the location was Shi Ji’s find, the method was his idea, the intestine was washed by him—sharing more of the spoils with him was no problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Yabai incense ignited and was inserted into the censer, releasing a faint white smoke that enveloped Wu Xian; the smoke carried a soothing fragrance, not strong, but with a subtle fruity note upon close sniffing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This counts as your spoils—just give me one statue.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two entered the canteen interior—it was spotless, all edible items devoured by the hungry ghost; on the table stood two statues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calms the spirit, clears the mind, reduces swelling and dissipates bruising…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The accumulated pressure since entering the blessed land vanished; the fatigue from sleep deprivation eased; his body felt lighter, and the hidden injuries from his detective work showed signs of improvement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Qi Zhiyong did not agree to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped back with a smile, slightly resigned yet feeling warmth in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sharp Character seemed powerful, but Wu Xian had no usable weapon—the copper coin sword would gain no benefit from increased sharpness; as for the Long Character…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sharp Character: Enhances an object, increasing its sharpness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, slaying the malevolent spirit meant the sandalwood incense was still his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bathed in the fragrance, Wu Xian felt utterly at ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That very night, slaughter erupted, the blessed land descended, and they were trapped here…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hungry Ghost: Great Doctrine of the Dharma, Volume Eight: Regarding hungry ghosts. As explained in the Miscellaneous Heart Sutra: they are called hungry ghosts because they beg from others; they are called hungry because they are perpetually famished; they are called ghosts because they are fearful and timid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1307,"2026-06-20T14:31:06.102Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","e851a6ee48a2f60a66c36129f73ebfb8113d11e66565fb3e571f904d4414b644","heavenly-official-bestows-evil-chapter-16","heavenly-official-bestows-evil-chapter-14",556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheavenly-official-bestows-evil-cover.jpg"]