Chapter 473: Doing business with humans for the first time

Arriving outside the ghost market, Qi Xiong took out his Spirit City.

It wasn't as large as Hong Zun’s Spirit City, but it was enough to live in, even with the rescued ordinary humans added.

They arranged living quarters for these ordinary humans, even letting them wash up, change clothes, treating those with injuries, and distributing Grain Bigu pills.

Facing the care of the Dao One Sect members, a faint light gradually appeared in the eyes of these humans. Even if they were still dull and sluggish, at least there was a hint of expression in their eyes.

"What are you still doing here?"

Seeing that Yin Chen and the others had no intention of leaving, Qi Xiong said irritably. We’re about to eat, and you’re still following us?

Hearing this, Yin Chen’s expression turned ugly, and it said coldly.

"Don't run around randomly. If something happens, it won't be good for anyone."

After dropping this, it turned and left, but it didn't go far, just monitoring Qi Xiong and the others from outside the Spirit City.

Just as Yin Chen left, Ye Changqing’s meal was ready. There were only a hundred people, so it counted as a home-cooked meal.

Everyone sat at several tables, the tables filled with delicious food.

Seeing this food, Qi Xiong and the others had red eyes. Home-cooked meals! They were finally eating them again. Coming to Ghost Valley this time was truly the right choice.

Everyone ate the meal with immense satisfaction.

After the meal, everyone returned to their rooms to rest. Hong Zun looked at Wang Tieshu following behind him and said lightly.

"I’m going out for a bit."

"Why go out so late?"

"To check out the ghost market."

It was easy for Hong Zun, but it was troublesome for Shi Song. After finally convincing Abbess Jueqing, Shi Song arrived at the meeting place agreed upon with Hong Zun and the others.

By the time Shi Song arrived, Qi Xiong, Qing Shi, Hong Zun, including Abbot Jue Xin and Yu Bo, were already waiting there.

Seeing Shi Song arrive late, Hong Zun said irritably.

"What were you doing, it's so late."

"Enough, being able to come out is already good enough."

"Then let’s go."

"Hehe, let’s go then."

Speaking of leaving, everyone had an excited smile on their faces. Ghost maidens—they hadn't tasted that yet.

But it wasn't just Hong Zun and the others; Xu Jie, Shen Xian, and Zhao Zhengping’s group also arrived outside Ye Changqing’s courtyard under the cover of night.

"Coo coo coo..."

Xu Jie pursed his lips, making bird calls. Before long, a bird call came from inside the courtyard.

"Coo coo coo..."

"Coo coo, coo coo coo, coo."

"Coo coo coo coo, coo, coo, coo coo."

"Coo."

"What did he say?"

"Junior Brother Changqing says right away."

Shen Xian, who was on the side, was completely stunned. Damn it, how are you guys communicating? Why can't I understand a single thing?

Shen Xian had no idea what the two had said, but after waiting for a short while, Ye Changqing indeed came out.

"Holy crap."

He cursed in shock. This is truly god-like.

"Let’s go."

"Hehe, let’s go."

Following Hong Zun and the others, Zhao Zhengping, Xu Jie, Ye Changqing, and the other disciples also headed toward the ghost tower.

And Yin Chen, who had been monitoring every move of the Dao One Sect, naturally rushed over the moment it learned that Hong Zun and the others had gone to the ghost market again.

Finally, it met up with Hong Zun and the others outside the ghost tower.

"In the middle of the night, what are you doing?"

Seeing Yin Chen appear, Qi Xiong and the others weren't surprised. Perfect, now there was someone to pay the bill.

"Bored, can't we come to stroll through the ghost tower?"

Hearing this, Yin Chen’s mouth twitched. Damn it, who was it that said righteous sects don't do these things? How long has it been, and you’ve forgotten?

Its gaze swept across Qi Xiong and the others one by one with a complex expression.

Starting from Yu Bo, then Qi Xiong, Hong Zun, Qing Shi, Zhang Tianzhen—that smile, any man could understand it.

For a moment, Yin Chen was ghost-numb.

Looking at these famous human Great Sages and Sages of Dongzhou, aren't you the leaders of the righteous path? Aren't you righteous cultivators? Now you won't even spare ghosts?

After a long silence, Yin Chen said with extreme complexity.

"Humans and ghosts are on different paths; I’m afraid this isn't appropriate."

But as soon as the words fell, Hong Zun laughed heroically.

"What’s inappropriate? Once the lights are out, it’s all the same."

"Well said. Since Brother Hong Zun has such enlightenment, as a good friend, how can I retreat?"

"Since both Junior Brothers are like this, as the Senior Brother, I should set an example."

"I have been in seclusion for many years, my Yang energy is too high; today it will be their benefit."

"Since all you benefactors have such a kind heart to save the world, this old monk will accompany you at the risk of my life."

"Amitabha. Buddha said, if I do not enter hell, who will? This old monk is coming."

As he spoke, starting with Hong Zun, everyone walked with big strides toward the ghost tower, leaving Yin Chen behind, dumbfounded.

Are you guys serious? And, the ones in front are one thing, but what’s up with those old bald donkeys at the end?

Which Buddha told you to enter hell like that?

Standing blankly on the spot, let alone Yin Chen, even the ghost maidens inside the ghost tower, upon seeing Hong Zun and the others, had their eyes wide open, looking as if they had seen a ghost.

"Humans?"

Damn it, after doing this for so many years, this was the first time they had seen humans come to a ghost tower. But Hong Zun and the others didn't feel shy at all. As soon as they entered, it was like returning home. They casually put their arms around a ghost maiden and laughed.

"Haha, these ghost maidens are indeed not bad, nice and cool."

"Haha, Junior Brother is right. Come, bring a few of your top girls over."

Watching everyone acting like they were home, the manager of the evil spirits was stunned, and then shouted angrily.

"Humans, are you looking for death?"

"What kind of talk is that? You open the door and don't do business?"

"I... we are a ghost tower, damn it."

"So what if it’s a ghost tower? Can't you drink in a ghost tower?"

It was the first time doing business with humans. Seeing the atmosphere becoming tense, Yin Chen, who was still standing blankly outside the ghost tower, wanted to step forward with a complex expression, but Zhao Zhengping and the others arrived just in time.

"More coming?"

Seeing Zhao Zhengping and the others, Yin Chen was completely speechless. No, what the hell is wrong with your Dao One Sect? Why are you all running to the ghost tower one by one?

"Haha, finally here."

"Oh, it’s the Sect Master and the Masters."

"Hehe, I knew the Master would definitely come."

"The Master is getting old, it’s time for us to show our filial piety. As disciples, how can we let him labor? I, Xu San, will charge into the fray for the Master."

Ignoring Yin Chen on the side, Xu Jie spoke, and the group walked right past it and went inside.

Leaving Yin Chen alone, disheveled in the night wind.

I’m a Ghost King standing right here, are you blind? Can’t you see me?

Do you only have eyes for those ghost maidens?

But before Yin Chen could get angry, it saw that inside the ghost tower, Qi Xiong and the manager of the evil spirits were already arguing, looking like they were about to fight.

Seeing this, Yin Chen’s eyelids twitched wildly, but there was no choice; it had to walk in. After all, it couldn't let Hong Zun and the others cause trouble in Ghost Valley.