The Great Demon Ghost, Liu Yiyi**
After Chu Wucan finished speaking, he saw that the three women were still wearing doubtful expressions. He shot Si Nan a look, signaling him to continue explaining.
Nodding, Si Nan immediately picked up the thread.
"Honored ladies, there are things you may not be aware of!"
"In all of Jinling, there are only a handful of ghost controllers above Tier 4 under the Spirit Control Bureau!"
"This person is not among them!"
"It's possible that because the three of you have entered Jinling, the Spirit Control Bureau sensed something unusual."
"So they secretly dispatched someone to investigate Jinling!"
"The deaths of Driver Ghost and Wang Niuma were likely just probes!"
"Wang Niuma's death is indeed regrettable."
"But under normal circumstances, my lord would never have spared that cultivator."
"However, these are extraordinary times. We cannot afford a single misstep—we must act low-key!"
At this point, Chu Wucan continued calmly:
"If I send subordinates to kill that cultivator now, the Spirit Control Bureau will definitely trace it back to me."
"Just the great demon ghost on North Qinglin Mountain already gives me enough headaches."
"We absolutely cannot let the Spirit Control Bureau learn that Great Black Mountain possesses that thing."
"Otherwise, they'll pay any price to stop us."
"And then the four of us would become even more passive."
Chu Wucan's reasoning was sound.
The three women exchanged glances and fell silent.
"Then… what should we do now?"
The Blue-Dress Ghost King spoke first, probing cautiously.
"Observe quietly. Act steadily."
Chu Wucan tapped the table rhythmically, golden light flickering faintly in his eyes.
Then he turned to Si Nan.
"Si Nan, find this person. Keep a close watch on him."
"This matter is yours to handle."
"And tell all the ghosts below to lie low for a while."
"Yes, my lord!"
Si Nan replied immediately and prepared to withdraw—
but Chu Wucan stopped him.
"Wait."
"First, take the three honored guests to the Black Mountain Club and settle them in."
Turning to the women, Chu Wucan said calmly:
"I trust you understand my approach."
"If the plan goes wrong and I don't obtain that item, you won't get what you want either."
"So during your time in Jinling, I hope you won't act rashly."
"Everything must be for the greater picture."
The three women naturally understood the stakes and nodded.
"Of course."
"Chu-san, rest assured—we know what matters."
"We accepted your invitation precisely for that item."
"We don't want any accidents either."
Only then did Chu Wucan smile in satisfaction.
"As long as you understand."
"You've all traveled far—no doubt you're tired."
"Let Si Nan take you to the Black Mountain Club."
"I've operated in Jinling for many years. I even have some assets in human society."
"Comfort-wise, it's far better than this place."
"In Jinling, make yourselves at home there. We've prepared VIP suites."
"If there's anything you're dissatisfied with, feel free to contact me anytime."
"Mm." ×2
"Alright."
As the three Ghost Kings followed Si Nan away, this unusual Ghost King summit finally came to an end.
...
If Ning Chen knew that the so-called Great Black Mountain Ghost King had spun such an elaborate conspiracy—
Just because he casually killed two ghosts—
He would probably laugh out loud.
What a wild stretch.
Tonight, Jinling was destined to be anything but peaceful.
Yet the central figure of the storm remained completely unaware.
Back to Ning Chen
On the bed, Ning Chen slept soundly.
Hongdou had already returned to his body, digesting the ghosts she had devoured.
Under the effects of Spirit Capture and Dispatch, Ning Chen's strength steadily rose along with hers.
But neither of them noticed—
On the back of his hand, a blood-red marriage contract mark had appeared.
It pulsed faintly, flashing with crimson light.
Meanwhile — North of Jinling
Qinglin Mountain.
Facing Great Black Mountain from afar.
Compared to the desolation of Great Black Mountain, Qinglin Mountain brimmed with vitality.
At the foot of the mountain sat a massive estate covering tens of thousands of square meters.
A private road led straight to the city, but three kilometers out, a checkpoint had been set up:
Private Property — No Entry.
When it was first built, it had drawn considerable attention.
People assumed it belonged to some ultra-wealthy tycoon.
But no news ever surfaced, and with Qinglin Mountain being far from the city, the place gradually faded from public view.
Who could have guessed—
This was actually the residence of the Qinglin Mountain Ghost King?
Inside the estate, lights blazed brightly.
The main residence stood at the center, surrounded by over twenty villas.
Gardens, artificial lakes, and even entertainment facilities were everywhere.
Green coverage exceeded 80%.
It looked like paradise.
One word described it perfectly—
Luxury.
Inside a pavilion by the artificial lake—
A woman in a red gauze dress lounged against the railing.
Her figure was fiery, her long, pale legs gleaming under the lights as they swayed restlessly.
Red cords tied around her ankles jingled softly with golden bells.
Her jet-black hair cascaded loosely over her shoulders.
Her face was bewitchingly beautiful.
As her narrow eyes slowly opened, a faint glow of golden vertical pupils appeared.
Behind her stood a ghostly female figure overflowing with demonic aura.
This woman was none other than the Qinglin Mountain Ghost King—
The Great Demon Ghost, Liu Yiyi.
And the demoness behind her—
Was her subordinate, a Tier-6 Great Demon Ghost, Chi Lian.
"Haah~"
Liu Yiyi yawned lazily and stretched her jade-like arms.
Gazing at the crimson-flashing marriage mark on the back of her hand, a beautiful curve lifted at the corner of her lips.
A trace of rare shyness flickered in her golden eyes.
"Chi Lian… the marriage contract has already bound my destined husband."
"You'll soon have a king consort."
"Happy for me~?"
Seeing her king acting like a lovestruck少女, Chi Lian couldn't help but sigh.
Who would've thought—
That the Qinglin Mountain Ghost King, single for three hundred years, suddenly wanted to get married?
She had even expended enormous effort to create tens of thousands of marriage contracts—
Just to find her destined husband.
These contracts had functions such as identification and tracking.
As for the definition of "destined"—
Handsome appearance, exceptional soul potential, compatible fate charts, bone age under twenty-five…
Dozens of strict conditions.
If even one condition failed, the contract wouldn't activate.
Chi Lian had thought it was impossible.
Yet somehow—
Someone did trigger it.
Even Chi Lian, who had never cared much for romance, felt curious.
"I'm naturally happy for Your Majesty."
"Anyone who satisfies the marriage contract must be a peerless man."
"Perfectly matched with you."
"Shall I bring the king consort here to Qinglin Mountain?"
Seeing Liu Yiyi's eager expression, Chi Lian asked tentatively.
"If possible, I would like to meet my husband sooner rather than later."
"But…"
"My husband isn't ordinary."
"He has already used a secret method to suppress the marriage contract…"
The crimson light pulsed again.
Fate had already begun to turn its gears.