Chapter 512: The Unselfish Little Ghost
Chapter 512: The Unselfish Little Ghost
"Huh?"
Erguotou was taken aback by Hu Ma's question, "Why are you asking such a strange question?"
"If you're asking about methods to move wealth, there are plenty. There's the Five Ghost Wealth Transport, Golden Steal Jade Snatch, Pillar Steal Beam Switch, and all sorts of techniques. But when it comes to Blood Feast, many of these methods suddenly become ineffective..."
"..."
Erguotou, an expert in ghost summoning, nodded in agreement, "Take the Pillar Steal Beam Switch, for example. It's easy to switch other items, but with Blood Feast, no matter how many times you cast the spell, it won't work."
"Sometimes, not only does the spell fail, but it also backfires!"
"Take the Wall Penetration Technique, for instance. If you master it, you can pass through walls and take things with ease, right?"
"But it doesn't work with Blood Feast. You can enter, but you can't bring the Blood Feast out. Well, there's one way—you go in, eat your fill, and then come out. In theory, it's possible, but how much can you really eat?"
"In all my years in this world, the only success I've heard of was from a Trickery Gate expert who managed to transport the Blood Feast collected by the Blood Feast Gang."
"But here's the catch—how can you be sure it's not a trick? They might have bribed the guards, secretly moved the Blood Feast, and then claimed it was done with magic."
"They're experts at deception. Their skills are mostly fake, and you never know which is real and which is a sham."
"..."
After listening to Erguotou's sentiments, Hu Ma sighed, "So, there's really no other way?"
"If there was, why would the Blood Feast Gang have it so easy?"
Erguotou smiled at this, "In my opinion, the only way to obtain a batch of Blood Feast is to rely on true skill and fight your way in to retrieve it!"
Hu Ma paused for a moment, as if in thought, and then said, "What if we could find a little ghost who isn't greedy for Blood Feast?"
"There are plenty of little ghosts—some born from spirits, some from graves, some from grudges, and some from injustices. Some are more spiritually aware, while others are dull. Surely, among so many, there's one capable of transporting Blood Feast?"
"..."
"Brother, you're making this sound too easy..."
Erguotou couldn't help but smile bitterly, "I've been summoning ghosts for years, and I've never heard of a little ghost that isn't greedy for Blood Feast."
"It goes against their nature. Even the most well-behaved little ghost, upon smelling Blood Feast, will be unable to resist stuffing it into their mouth. The more they eat, the less control they have, and even the most obedient ghost can become wild and uncontrollable..."
"..."
"Indeed..."
Hu Ma echoed his sentiment, but his heart secretly affirmed this point, causing his heart to pound wildly.
A little ghost that wasn't greedy for Blood Feast seemed like a fantasy, but the key was...
...he had one by his side!
Xiao Hong Tang! Although she had an obsession with Blood Feast and would salivate at the sight of it, she was clearly more sensible than the other little ghosts! Back when they were at the Great Sheep Camp, Xiao Hong Tang would bring meals to Hu Ma every day, directly carrying the food in a basket without even needing a jar. Despite the tempting aroma of Blood Feast on the way, she managed to resist eating it.
If Hong Tang could have brought him meals back then, this task of transporting Blood Feast...
"Why did you suddenly think of this?"
Erguotou was puzzled by Hu Ma's strange questions and cautiously asked, "Is this also related to the esteemed person in Old Yin Mountain?"
"Don't worry, we're on the same side. Would I ever betray you?" Hu Ma smiled.
"Where are you now?"
"I'm no longer in Mingzhou Prefecture, but I haven't gone far yet. I just received a message from the Left Protector."
Erguotou sighed, "After learning about those matters in Shijma Town, Miss White Wine left Mingzhou. Perhaps she went to Anzhou or even the Capital. She didn't tell me."
"I can't just sit idle. I plan to search for the Green Snail Spring Senior I once met, gather some information, and pay a visit to the bridge. I wanted to settle the Plum Alley issue before leaving, but..."
He sighed, feeling frustrated by his bad luck. However, he continued, "Compared to our matters, these local affairs are insignificant. Since you've returned to Mingzhou, I won't turn back."
"After all, you're acquainted with that esteemed person, and you can help keep an eye on the Scarlet Lantern Society. Xiao Hong Deng is timid, and the Left Protector is just a hot-headed brute..."
"If I weren't watching over them, they'd be sold off without even realizing it..."
"..."
'Wow, just now he was complaining about not breaking through the Three Incense Stick Dao Practice, but now he's talking about ascending the bridge?'
Hu Ma couldn't help but feel a surge of respect. He sighed and said, "Brother, you focus on your tasks. Rest assured about Mingzhou; we're all family here."
"Furthermore, our Scarlet Lantern Society is a gathering of hidden experts. How could we possibly be bullied by outsiders?"
"..."
"..."
After a series of assurances, Second Pot Head finally put his mind at ease. He gave some final instructions, and Hu Ma asked about his Five Ghost Wealth Transfer Spell, which he explained in detail. Then, he headed towards the West Mountain Path.
Hu Ma had carefully considered his options and decided to call Earth-Roasted Sweet Potato again. To his surprise, she seemed to have been waiting all along, and she immediately responded, sounding anxious, "I'm here, Senior. I've been waiting for you. I was also thinking about how to pull off this job..."
"Why don't we gather a group of people and storm in? To be honest with you, Senior, I also know some friends in the jianghu. They are ruthless people who lick blood from the edge of blades..."
"..."
"Fine, fine, fine..."
Hu Ma was speechless. "We don't need such ruthless people for this job. We need to keep a low profile."
"You don't have to worry about this. I've already thought of a way."
"..."
"My goodness..."
Earth-Roasted Sweet Potato took a deep breath, and her admiration for Hu Ma grew. "In such a short time, you've thought of a way to even transport Blood Essence? Your skills are indeed unfathomable, just as Second Pot Head and White Wine Miss described."
"But..."
She suddenly felt a bit worried and hesitantly said, "But Senior, if you take care of everything from finding the job, planning, handling aftermath, and even execution, won't you..."
"Not take me with you?"
"..."
Hu Ma was surprised to hear a hint of concern in Earth-Roasted Sweet Potato's voice. He found it amusing but only smiled faintly and said, "We are both transmigrators and naturally on the same side. Even if you contribute less this time, I wouldn't leave you behind. After all, it's good to get some practice."
"Besides, I've thought it through, and there are some small tasks you can handle."
"..."
Earth-Roasted Sweet Potato was so touched that she almost cried. "Senior, you're too kind to me. Please tell me, I'm willing to do anything."
Seeing her enthusiasm, Hu Ma couldn't help but smile. "It's just a few altars of the Truth Sect. At most, it will involve one or two Mansion Entries. You shouldn't have any problems, right?"
"..."
"..."
That night, their discussion went smoothly. Earth-Roasted Sweet Potato patted her chest confidently, and Hu Ma felt relieved. The next morning, he had an early breakfast at Xu Xiangzhu's place and then bid farewell.
He first went to the north of the town to check the locations of the two Blood Essence Warehouses that Xu Xiangzhu had mentioned. He carefully observed the terrain, arrangements, and personnel around the area.
Indeed, as Xu Xiangzhu had said, these two Blood Essence Warehouses were originally well-hidden, but now they were heavily guarded from a distance. One side was guarded by the Left Protector of the Scarlet Lantern Society, who personally led his followers to watch over the place, fearing any mishaps.
The followers of the Truth Sect had been following the rules since they arrived in Mingzhou. They wouldn't forcefully occupy anything, but they seemed concerned that the Scarlet Lantern Society might do something secretly, so they set up several altars to keep an eye on them.
After confirming the locations, Hu Ma quietly left, rode his horse, and found a secluded spot in the wilderness where no one was around. He lit some incense and quietly waited for Little Red Tang. This time, he waited for half an hour before Little Red Tang appeared, winding her way to the nearby grave.
Hu Ma immediately put on a gentle smile and said, "Little Red Tang, you've become even more beautiful."
Little Red Tang huffed and turned her head away. "Brother Hu Ma came back without waiting for me. I couldn't see you, and I searched for a long time but couldn't find you."
Hu Ma suddenly understood. In fact, not all ghost summoners stayed close to their summoned ghosts all the time. Many only summoned them when they needed them to give instructions or tasks.
But Little Red Tang was used to following Hu Ma around every day. She could find him by his scent if he was nearby, but if he went too far, she couldn't find him. He had to burn incense to summon her to his location.
Feeling guilty, Hu Ma quickly said, "I was practicing my spell and couldn't wait for you. I'll be more careful next time."
"Look, I know you're hungry, so I prepared some Blood Nourishing Pills for you."
"..."
As he spoke, he took out a Blood Nourishing Pill and handed it to Little Red Tang.
Little Red Tang's eyes lit up at the sight of the round, plump meatball. She popped it into her mouth in one go and immediately calmed down, bouncing around and holding Hu Ma's hand.
Hu Ma watched her and took out the last Blood Nourishing Pill from his body, smiling as he said, "One pill isn't enough. There's more!"
"..."
Little Red Tang was so surprised by the sight of another round, plump Blood Nourishing Pill that she could hardly believe it.
As Hu Ma handed her the pill, he smiled and said, "Eating too much isn't good, so let's go back to the manor first, and you can have more after we return."
Little Red Tang nodded vigorously and carefully placed the Blood Nourishing Pill into her basket. She showed no signs of greed, wanting to swallow it right away, which made Hu Ma feel even more relieved.
Everything was under control.
(End of Chapter)
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