Seeking immortality in a deceitful way starts by making oneself into a puppet

The old kiln ghost slapped the pipe on his body, and immediately, the palm-sized "evil ghost basin" turned into a strange ship. Immediately afterwards, He Ping and others rode up.

Chi Xinzi found this person because he was considering that it would be difficult to cross the Lake of No Return, so he could only use the methods of the Ghost Crying Sect to successfully cross the river.

It is worth mentioning that the old man, who is always a man of few words, also gave a reminder before everyone got on the boat.

His "Evil Ghost Black Pot" can cover the yang energy of strangers with its own ghost energy and yin energy, but this kind of hand burst that can cover up the secrets of heaven has its limit. It would be fine if he doesn't encounter any trouble along the way. If something happens, this "black basin boat" may not be able to protect everyone.

"If it comes to that, please find a way to cross the Lake of No Return on your own." The old kiln ghost had to emphasize again.

"I also want to speak freely, otherwise if something happens, some people will think that I am a ghost from the old kiln and I don't explain things clearly."

He also winked at Chi Xinzi on the other side.

"That's right."

Chi Xinzi quickly helped.

"Let me also explain to everyone that after passing the Lake of No Return and the Bone Forest, there is a smooth road ahead. At least when you reach the main entrance of Narcissus Cave, safety can be guaranteed. The only difficulty is to overcome these two difficulties...

It should be noted that there are problems with the water in the Bone Forest and the Lake of No Return. You must not fall into the water. If the black basin is damaged, you should try to cross the lake on your own. "

Next, he explained.

In front of him, the strange swamp was called "Lake of No Return". This was the information Chi Xinzi learned from the ancient monument erected outside the cave after passing through it and reaching the other side.

The Lake of No Return is filled with ferocious aquatic beasts, water monsters, and water demons. The number is huge, and most of them are raised by the masters of the Three-Yuan Demon Palace who arranged the place. Some of them have unusual scales and are very difficult to deal with. If you are not careful, Once in the water, it is extremely difficult to escape.

Chixinzi also reminded that even if you encounter any danger, try not to fight with underwater things. There are too many strange beasts, water monsters, and water monsters living under the lake, so as not to attract the evil foreign objects lurking at the bottom of the lake.

"In other words, you can't get wet, but there is no problem in traveling in the air?"

Wu Meizi asked.

"Yes, it's okay if you fly in the air. Just be careful of the group of ghost skeleton crows in the Bone Tree. Those beasts are very disturbing..."

As if recalling something, Chi Xinzi frowned.

"There are a large number of ghost skeleton crows living in the White Bone Forest. Those monster birds have a strong sense of territory. In addition, the human skin shrouds hanging on the branches of the White Bone Giant Tree are also weird. If you plan to fly over, you must be careful. Avoid trouble!"

"Ghost Skull Crow...?"

He Ping did not speak. He was the least "qualified" here. Even though his power and cultivation were not weak, it was indeed his first time to participate in this kind of in-depth exploration of the cave ruins. He was indeed a "beginner" in this regard.

He is confident, but he is definitely not arrogant. He is inexperienced in exploring ruins. If he acts randomly, he is likely to be plotted by "old Jianghu" such as Chi Xinzi and Lao Yao Gui.

Therefore, He Ping behaved very low-key throughout the whole process.

"According to what Chi Xinzi said, to enter the cave, everyone needs to work together. It's not like we have to set up any vicious plot now... However, I'd better be more careful!"

He stood on the black basin and stared at the water thousands of meters away. The water here had a light yellow color, a bit like the legendary impure underworld.

"The Yellow Spring is difficult to clean, but this water should not be the Yellow Spring in the true sense." He thought about the old sayings in this world, and knew that the Yellow Spring water was regarded as the filth of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, and it leads to the earth through the nine The crack is formed by passing through the Abyss of Infinity and falling into the depths of the Earthly Abyss. The Yellow Spring Water is also known as drowning. It is famous for "a goose feather does not float". If it is a real Yellow Spring Water, this "evil ghost's black basin" cannot cross it. past.

"Look, what is that!?"

Suddenly, the woman in red who was brought over by Grandma Miaohua shouted. Everyone looked in the direction of her finger and saw something floating on the turbid and yellow calm water.

"...Is it a dead body?"

One of the triplets of the old kiln ghost had a very good eye and spoke immediately.

"dead body?"

The woman in red covered her mouth with fear on her face.

She was brought here by Grandma Miaohua, but her words and deeds were obviously that of a mortal without Taoism, which also made everyone doubt her identity.

"It is indeed a dead body."

The man in yellow had excellent eyesight, almost as good as that of a falcon. He could see clearly that there was a head emerging from the water on the water.

"Erect corpse?"

The man in yellow shirt was startled and his eyes widened.

He saw that it was not someone hiding in the water, but an upright corpse in the water. Most of his body was in the water, half of his head was exposed, and his hair was still scattered on the water.

I don’t know how long this human head has been in the water. His face is gray and swollen, his eyes are closed, and his long hair is as messy as waterweed.

This situation is very abnormal. It should be noted that when an ordinary corpse is soaked in water, most of its limbs float with the body. How can there be such a corpse standing upright in the water with only its hair floating on the water and looking out from time to time...

"Impossible, how could there be a corpse in a place like this?"

The wrinkles between Granny Miaohua's eyebrows formed a "Sichuan" as if carved into them, and her thick, pleated eyelids twitched several times.

"The old lady thinks there's something wrong with this thing..."

"……interesting!"

Wu Meizi opened his "Tai Sui Dharma Eyes", and his eyes emitted two rays of pale yellow light, which could expand and contract indefinitely. He used the light from his eyes to shine on the corpse.

"I don't know about this thing... but I have heard of it. It is recorded in ancient Taoist books that there is a kind of 'fish white water consumption essence' in the deep and strange lake. It can change its shape. If a dead body It floats on the edge of the water. If anyone who sees it tries to rescue it and pulls it out of the water, it will drown in the water. It is a harmful spirit."

"Hehe, Taoist Brother Wumeizi made a mistake. This is not a spirit. It should be noted that monsters and spirits that harm people have more or less evil energy. This thing only has corpse energy and no evil energy. It is an erect corpse."

The old kiln ghost laughed.

"There are some people in the lower reaches of the Honghe River that flows from Zhonghuanzhou from west to east through Dongli Road. They have a rule that they will not fish for corpses like this in the water. Moreover, the local fishermen Once you hear that there are such corpses in the water, you will definitely not go fishing nearby, because these corpses are extremely unlucky. If you accidentally provoke them, not only will your life be lost, but your whole family will be affected. "

"Does that mean this thing is an evil spirit?"

Wu Meizi looked at him.

"That's not the case. Evil spirits are mostly related to the living souls and dead spirits. This thing is considered to be a calamity causing mischief. As the saying goes, 'when people die, calamity arises', it should be regarded as a kind of calamity."

The old kiln ghost shook his head.

"Everyone, take a look underwater..."

As soon as he finished speaking, the hull of the boat made of earthenware basin suddenly shook. Chi Xinzi quickly picked up the bronze figurine lamp in his hand and shined it into the water. The light of the oil lamp fell into the water, and the faint green flame suddenly rose. Illuminating a body of water.

"This is……"

There was also a hint of astonishment in Chi Xinzi's voice, and several people next to her also let out exclamations, and the woman in red felt her scalp numb.

The bronze figurine lamp illuminated the yellow turbid water, making the calm lake water extremely clear. In the water below the "Evil Ghost Black Basin", several figures could be vaguely seen, with long hair spread like water plants, and their hair was spread out. Just paddling past under the lake.

"This...how much is this amount?!"

Grandma Miaohua's face also became uncertain, and her gaze moved to the bottom of the lake. From the deeper water layer, large black water plants rose upward.

When He Ping saw this scene, an idea immediately came to his mind——

Dead men walk underwater! !

"He is in charge of everything in the rivers, lakes and seas, and he is also in charge of droughts and floods. He is in charge of both the living and the dead... He is responsible for taking care of the merits, demerits, sins, blessings and simple records of the people's men and women, as well as the long-term service of the deceased—— "

...The dead have been serving for a long time! ?

"Could it be said that Emperor Shuiguan transported the dead in this way, and sent them to the underworld in the abyss through the impure underworld, where they underwent torture and labor to cleanse themselves of their crimes and make a new beginning?"