ghost city

The land of the nether world, the city of illusion.

Those who do not change their obsessions after death can enter this place if they meet the opportunity.

100 years ago, Han Zhuo of the Yinyang family defected from his sect because he secretly learned the forbidden technique of controlling ghosts.

Since the first city lord Han Zhuo abdicated, the city lords have been passed down from generation to generation, but they have become more and more secretive and almost unknown.Even the people in the city can't see the true face of the city lord, and they don't know whether he is a man or a ghost.

When the faction was established in Youwang City, it was also a time of great disputes. The disputes among the Seven Kingdoms never ceased for a moment, and death and displacement continued to be staged.Youwang City subdued a large number of ghost troops by virtue of its mysterious and powerful ghost-controlling skills, and gradually formed a huge force, becoming a strong opponent of the Yin Yang family.

But it doesn't seem to want to compete with the Yin Yang family.It's just to secretly subdue the remnant soldiers who died in the wars of various countries, fill them into the ghost army, and accumulate strength.After gaining fame, Youwang City began to do business with various countries.Whenever a country is in danger of destroying the country, as long as it is willing to contribute property, it will send troops to reinforce it.But Youwang City has a rule: never fight a battle that has no chance of winning.

In the past hundred years, except for Qin, almost all countries have made transactions with Youwang City.But after King Qin Yingzheng succeeded to the throne, when the general situation in the world became more and more clear, Youwang City gradually faded out, and never sent troops for any country.And only take over the business of assassination or escort, and the asking price is high.

Although the Onmyo family has always regarded it as treason, but because Youwang City is located on the entrance of the Infernal Hell--the Necromancer Abyss, they have not taken action for a long time.After all, it is extremely dangerous to use limited manpower to deal with evil ghost arts.Moreover, Youwang City has never committed any crime against the Yinyang family, and the two factions have not engaged in war.

In addition to the city lord of Youwang City, the most powerful people are the inner palace and the outer generals.The inner government is in charge of the affairs of the city, holds the tiger amulet of the city guards, and has the right to deploy troops.Foreign generals are in charge of foreign wars, subduing the ghost army, can directly control the guards and foreign troops under him, and have the highest military command.In addition, it is the city guard who commands the city guard army, but without the tiger talisman, he has no power to command the army, so he cannot mobilize the army at all.

The inner and outer generals of Youwang City today are Guo Kai and Young Master Ling respectively.Although Guo Kai was a traitor of Zhao State before his death, he was quite politically skilled. He managed the affairs of the city in an orderly manner and was good at winning people's hearts, so he was deeply relied on by the city lord; There are degrees of rewards and punishments, and he is also a rare general.Although he will offend some people because of being too strict, his reputation and reputation are obviously better than Guo Kai.

But after the incident three years ago, the Youwang City Lord began to harbor suspicions against Young Master Ling, and quietly reduced his military power, and the foreign troops under him were gradually included in the city guard.

Young Master Ling and Guo Kai have always been at odds. The two have had a long-standing grievance, and the conflict seems to be on the verge of breaking out.But Youwang City Lord has been watching with cold eyes, making people puzzled.

Azi ran around for a few days and finally arrived at Luoyang, the capital of the former dynasty.

The fortified city walls are covered with black flags, indicating that the country has changed hands, and the world is now ruled by the surname Ying.The eve of the Great Monday, which lasted for more than [-] years, was destroyed, and the prosperity of the past was gone. The rule of kingship has changed into domineering rule of the people, and the system of ritual and music has changed into severe punishment.Everything proves that that gorgeous and chaotic era has completely passed.

The scenery is different, but Azi has no intention of sighing with emotion, and just flows down the Luoshui River.She is looking for the entrance of Youwang City - the River Styx. (a river made up indiscriminately)

The Styx River is a branch of Luoshui River, and it is also an underground river.The Youwang City Lord has sealed the entrance of the Styx River. If there is no order in hand, no outsider will be able to enter.

If you want to pick up business in Youwang City, you must buy a ghost order at the Luoyang ghost market.With the gradual fading out of Youwang City, there are fewer and fewer ghost orders on the market.

When he received the order from Xinghun, Ah Zi realized that he had already made a plan.

But Fusu had no way of knowing all this.

The girl's blurred figure slowly sank into the Luoshui, she let go of her fingers slightly, and the ghost-faced bronze medal in her palm glowed with a dark green light, and an invisible force pulled her forward into the darkness.

Sensing a change in the direction of the water, she realized that she had come to the mouth of the River Styx.

Throwing it casually, the ghost-faced bronze medal suddenly became larger, and the girl's pupils dilated slightly, looking at the strange change in front of her with some surprise.In an instant, the Ming Ling had turned into a light boat, drifting straight to the river leading to the ground.

The girl jumped lightly and landed firmly in the boat.The current suddenly became faster, as if there was a strong force pushing the boat into a dark passage.

Azi's figure was suddenly swallowed by darkness, she was so terrified that she almost cried out.Where there is no light, she can't condense the entity at all, it's just an illusory shadow, and she can't cast the yin and yang technique bestowed by the star soul.

This place seems to be a spacious secret passage with a high ceiling and a gentle river below, but there is a strong smell of blood.After the boat sailed for a while, there was gradually a slight glow in the darkness.Azi felt his body fill up little by little, and he breathed a sigh of relief.

Xinghun didn't lie to her, it was Phoenix Tears!The drop of mysterious liquid that melted into the center of her brows was emitting a faint blue light between her brows at this moment.Although it was a little weak, it was enough for her to condense the light blade and light string.

She gently closed her eyes and let the boat float on the water.Although the strong smell of blood made her somewhat displeased, Phoenix Tears helped her maintain a clear mind.

She kept her eyes closed for a nap, and she didn't know how long she had been in the water.It wasn't until a strong and sinister wind hit her face that she slowly woke up.

The boat has sailed out of the dark passage, and there is an open scenery in front of it, but the surroundings are still dark, as if in a strange void, without sun, moon, or stars.

The foot is the endless wilderness.The River Styx continued forward, until it reached the isolated city in the wilderness, surrounded it, and then flowed into the city.

The city standing upright in the wilderness has a strange blue light flowing, other than that, it is no different from an ordinary city.But the whole city was filled with an inexplicable dead silence. There were no sentries or guards outside the city, just like a tomb.

Azi still has memories of this place, and she knows that this city is far more terrifying than a tomb.Because there are monsters and monsters who eat meat and drink blood.

As it got closer, she could gradually see the two dark gates of Youwang City clearly.The gray-black wall is tight and tight, and it seems to be able to imprison all ghosts and evil spirits in it.

The bone-chilling cold wind was getting stronger and stronger, and there was a sharp pain on the face and body, as if bitten by an evil spirit, and the chill could seep into the bone marrow.

The girl was only wearing a thin underskirt, and the cold wind made her shrink involuntarily.The cold air hit her ears and neck, and she seemed to be able to hear sharp howling and wailing.

She lightly jumped to the front of the city gate, and the boat turned into a ghost order and returned to her hand.Taking two steps forward, she inserted the order into the small depression under the door knocker.

The huge copper door trembled, and slowly opened inwards, the girl's field of vision was suddenly illuminated.

The precious mermaid ointment burned in Youwang City, and the silver light enveloped the entire city, and everything gradually became clear.

If I remember correctly, the towering and majestic palace directly in front of me is the main palace in the city - the Linghun Palace, and it is also an important place to decide major events.The Yinghun Hall is three stories high, with blue tiles and cornices, carved beams and painted buildings. Except for the gloomy atmosphere, it really looks like a fairy garden.

Outside the hall, the guards of the city in armor stood all around, Sensenge exuded a murderous aura, adding a heavy and oppressive atmosphere.

There are also some large and small courtyards and pavilions around the haunting hall, which Azi can't remember clearly.But where she was going, she remembered clearly.

A group of boys and girls in plain clothes had already walked towards her, and the paper lanterns in their hands fluttered away, like will-o'-the-wisps.Reflected on the pale face of the lantern bearer, it was very strange.

Ah Zi's heart shrank a little, she knew that they were a group of ghost children.

The ghost boy's pupils were very dull, as if they couldn't move, but their figures were extremely flexible, and the sight of a gust of wind had already floated in front of A'Zi.

A stiff smile was outlined on his pale face, making it even more terrifying.Guitong Qiqi saluted A Zi, ready to lead the way for the foreign guests.They didn't doubt A Zi's origin at all, and those who could enter the city were all distinguished guests who bought the Mingling with a lot of money.

A Zi declined Gui Tong politely, she knew the location of Young Master Ling's courtyard.The red thorn courtyard in the northeast corner of the city is the red thorn courtyard, which got its name because of the red thorns planted all over the courtyard.Except for Young Master Ling, his cronies and important generals all live in the Red Thorn Courtyard.It's not a small place.

A Zi avoided the main road, picked a remote path, and walked back and forth before arriving at the courtyard.She hid carefully along the way, and no ghost soldiers or maidservants found her.

Even though it is winter, the red thorns in the courtyard bloom very brightly, as if soaked in blood.The bones of the dead are buried under the soil where the roots of the flowers are deeply rooted.The petals are long and narrow, like sharp blades.There are sharp thorns on the flower stems, like poisonous cold needles, revealing a cold and sharp edge.Red thorn flower can be used not only to refine poison, but also to heal wounds.

"Miss Rong Zi wait a moment, the young master is still resting, I will report right away." A girl in a blue skirt replied respectfully.

"Rest?" A Zi secretly laughed.Although there is no sunlight in Youwang City, she can feel that it is still daytime.

But when he saw the maid's face clearly, Azi was stunned for a long time: she looked like a person, but he couldn't remember it now anyway.

She slowly came back to her senses, waved her hand, and said calmly: "It's okay, don't disturb the young master, I can wait for him to wake up."

The maid put the jade cup filled with lotus liquid on the table and walked away.

Azi looked around the room quietly, with a dazed expression.The walls and floors of the entire room are made of ice crystals, and the walls are covered with night pearls.She could not smell the merman ointment.The light of the orb shines on the transparent walls and ground, creating strands of soft silver light.Although he could feel the cold and sharp breath and the smell from the nether world, he didn't feel any filth.In the center of the spacious inner room is a pool of seven feet square, the calm water surface is like a bright mirror.The pearl light shines on it, making it more clear.

It's just that there is a huge pool in an inner room, which is a bit strange.

One moment, two moments, three moments...the man has not arrived yet.A Zi sipped a few mouthfuls of the lotus liquid, and she felt a little tired, ignoring the chill coming from the jade chair, supported herself with her hands, leaned on the chair and fell asleep.

The maid hesitated for a long time, but quietly walked into the inner room of Young Master Ling.

Young Master Ling doesn't like to be disturbed by others when he is sleeping.The maidservant did not dare to violate the prohibition.But the other party came from the empire's girl Zi, which made her very embarrassed. Youwang City has never dealt with the Qin Empire.I don't know what's the intention of sending someone over this time.If it was delayed, she would not be able to bear the responsibility.

Five quarters of an hour had passed, and Young Master Ling still hadn't woken up.Heartbroken, the maid raised her skirt and walked slowly towards the pool in the inner room.

In the inner room of Young Master Ling, there is no bed, only a pool.It's no different from the pool in the room just now.

The maid leaned slightly by the pool, just about to call him.Unexpectedly, a swirling jet of water suddenly exploded in the air, splashing everywhere, and then a strong force grabbed her wrist, almost bringing her into the pool.

"Ah!" The maid swayed a few times and stabilized herself, but the strength on her wrists did not decrease by half.

"Young master!" Looking at the man's face slowly formed by the water column, the maid let out a low voice.

The man's upper body sticks out of the pool, covered with a thin layer of single clothes, it seems that he has not been soaked by the water.His eyes looked very haggard, his blue pupils lacked a trace of expression, and his ice-like face showed a bit of desolation.After staring at the maidservant for a long time, he slowly let go of her wrist and sighed softly.

"It still doesn't look like it." A soft sigh carried complex and subtle feelings, revealing deep sadness and helplessness, as well as a hint of ambiguity.

The man slowly stood up from the pool, a layer of thin clothes wrapped him up.He stood with his hands behind his back, his eyes were empty, and he asked calmly, "Tell me, what's the hurry to break into my inner room?"

The maid had calmed down, but she was too shy to raise her head, and replied in a soft voice: "My lord, Miss Zi from the empire is here to visit."

"Oh?" The man turned his head suspiciously.

Young Master Ling dismissed the maid, and slowly put on the ice silk blouse by himself, tied his long hair with a headband, and did not wear a silk crown.His consciousness is still in a trance.It's been three years and that nightmare still lingers.As soon as he closed his eyes, he could see that person's face and couldn't sleep at all.When he was fighting abroad, he still relied on war and fighting to paralyze himself, so that his mind could temporarily stay away from the chaos.But as soon as he returned to Youwang City, the nightmare began to be entangled again.For three years, time has not faded away the memory, but made the pain and resentment deeper.He thought that three years ago he would be able to get rid of it cleanly, but unexpectedly he fell into a more terrifying abyss.And he can never be redeemed.

Taking a deep breath, Young Master Ling slowly stepped out of the inner room.It was only then that I slowly remembered what Youlan said just now: "Miss Zi from the Empire is here to visit."

His mind was pounding, and he suddenly woke up: "Empire!? Qin Dynasty!? People from Yingzheng!? What did he send people for!?"

Although his identity is unknown, it is the first time in a hundred years that people from the Qin Kingdom have come to Youwang City.

Intense hatred emerged in the green eyes, erasing the confusion just now, and clenched his hands tightly.

Azi hadn't woken up yet, and Young Master Ling's slight footsteps didn't wake her up.

Young Master Ling stood with his hands behind his back, coldly looking at the girl who was still in a dream.Her figure is small, and the blue skirt wraps her like a thin bamboo leaf.The delicate face was extremely pale and a little thin.The nose is small and straight, but the lips are bloodless.The eyelashes gently covered the face.There is a little lavender imprint on the center of the brow, but I can't tell what kind of pattern it is.The broken hair is scattered on the forehead, looking a bit childish.The strange thing was that although he could see her face clearly, he always felt that it was a vague phantom, which he couldn't grasp or touch.

Such a girl is actually Ying Zheng's loyal servant! ?

For some reason, this strange face reminded her of another person, and her heart suddenly contracted tightly.

"Miss Zi from the empire has come to our place, what can I tell you?" The young master raised his head, with obvious hostility surging from his body.

Azi didn't sleep deeply, her body trembled, and then opened those shockingly beautiful eyes.The black eyes were as deep as a pool of clear water, although they were clean and clear, there was a sense of bewilderment and vague pain.It was as if he didn't know where he was or where he was going.

She heard what Young Master Ling said word for word.Although full of hostility, he had to admit that his voice was deep and sweet, like a melodious chime.

The corner of the girl's mouth curled up unconsciously, her eyes locked on the man.His face has sharp edges and corners, like a piece of perfectly carved jade.But his face was so pale that it was almost transparent, with a ghostly aura that made people shudder.The cold expression froze on his face, more like an ice crystal.The eyes are narrow and sharp, and the cyan light is like a sharp blade, with a dangerous taste.The thin lips were tightly pressed, like two pieces of jade stacked together.

He was only wearing an ice cream blouse, and his long hair was tied up casually.Coupled with the indifferent and arrogant expression on his face, the whole person is like an ice sculpture.

A bit of displeasure appeared on the girl's face: "The young master is also from aristocratic background, but it is too impolite for you to meet the imperial envoy in such attire?"

Young Master Ling snorted coldly, and said indifferently: "I think this kind of etiquette is just right for people from the Qin Kingdom." He said, and took a few steps forward.

Azi understands why he is like this, and he doesn't want to get too entangled in this matter, so he goes straight to the point: "His Majesty the First Emperor is going to tour the east, and the empire lacks enough guards. Master Xinghun specially bought the Mingling, and I would like to ask you to do it for me." His Majesty escorts you." She took another sip of lotus liquid and said lightly.

Young Master Ling stared at the lotus liquid for a moment, and then slowly said: "Miss Zi has found the wrong person. If I send troops, I must obtain the consent of the city lord. But I never send troops for Qin, even if the city lord approves, I will resolutely Resign. The girl should hire someone else."

"Heh, I know you will say that. But no matter what, Lord Xinghun thinks you are the most suitable candidate." The girl's words were still calm.

"Really?" Young Master Ling raised his eyebrows slightly, revealing a sneering smile, "Could it be that the Yin-Yang Family has fallen so badly that it needs the support of the Ghost Sect to succeed? Miss, don't forget that Youwang City and the Yin-Yang Family have never They're all enemies."

"In this way, are you categorically rejecting it?" The girl slowly got up.

"What do you think?" Young Master Ling squinted at her.

Azi still had an indifferent expression on her face, she had already turned around, and said a few words: "Then I have to ask Mr. Guo Kai. Anyway, Mr. Xinghun's confession must be completed, Mingling, it can't be done." waste."

A strong stream of water suddenly appeared, wrapping around the girl's waist like a water snake.

"Since Miss Zi has such a plan, don't blame me for being rough on a little girl!?