Twilight's Threshold Chapter 626: Smuggling into the City of the Wrongly Dead - Novel Cool

Chapter 626: Smuggling into the City of the Wrongly Dead

Chapter 626: Smuggling into the City of the Wrongly Dead

"The City of the Wrongly Dead?"

Upon hearing Hu Ma mention it, Erguotou was startled, "Why are you inquiring about this ghostly place?"

Hu Ma pondered for a moment and slowly said, "It's for an investigation."

"If the information I received earlier is correct, the Noble Zhang Yutong from Yin Meng created the Demon Revealing Mirror, and it's related to this place."

"..."

At this moment, he hadn't decided whether to confide in Erguotou or not. Zhao Sanyi from the Divine Hand Zhao Family and Chen Abao from the Curse Breaking Chen Family had sought him out, asking him to deliver a message and warn the Hu Family.

However, they probably still didn't fully trust him, the Year Guardian Executioner. At the most critical moment, they only vaguely mentioned:

"If the Hu Family's heir wants help, then go to Guli Village, thirty miles outside the City of the Wrongly Dead, and meet up with them..."

They probably thought that just mentioning the City of the Wrongly Dead would make the "Hu Family's heir" immediately understand.

But that's nonsense; I don't understand it either...

I'm a Year Guardian, and the City of the Wrongly Dead is in the Netherworld. One needs to enter the Netherworld to see it, and in all my cultivation journey until now, I've never even descended to the Netherworld once.

After all, for a Year Guardian to enter the Netherworld, they must separate their soul from their body, rendering their abilities useless.

Even the advanced soul travel techniques mentioned in the Town Year Book are numerous, but none of them allow a person to physically enter the Netherworld.

Of course, this can't be blamed on the Hu Family's ancestors. They probably never imagined that a Year Guardian would appear in their family.

However, I don't understand, but Brother Erguotou does...

He's an Ancient Soul Traveler, widely experienced, highly skilled, and has even crossed the bridge. What could be more convenient than asking him?

"It's related to this ghostly place?"

As soon as Erguotou heard Hu Ma mention the Demon Revealing Mirror, he became serious and said in a low voice, "Then things might get tricky."

"The City of the Wrongly Dead is not a pleasant place. Although it has quite a reputation and is known to be within the Netherworld, according to legends, only the Ten Clans and their Inquiry Hall Officials can find it. You... Why don't you ask that Noble from the Hu Family?"

"..."

"That's the problem..."

Hu Ma sighed deeply and said, "I've already asked him, and he... doesn't know either!"

"What the hell?"

Erguotou was stunned, "You're not trying to tell me that the Hu Family's heir is actually an idiot, are you?"

"I can't say that..."

Hu Ma felt a bit embarrassed but became serious. He sighed deeply and said in a low voice, "He's actually very smart, kind, knowledgeable, open-minded, and capable..."

"Unfortunately, the Hu Family has paid a heavy price for the Pacifying Evil Office. Outsiders only see that there's one remaining heir in the family, but they don't know that even he was once tortured by the Meng Family in the Old Yin Mountain, almost losing his life."

"Or, to be precise, he already lost his life, and it was the previous generation's Great Executioner from the Ancient Soul Travelers who saved him. But that Great Executioner also..."

"The current him..."

He paused for a moment, as if making a firm decision, and said in a low voice, "Even going to the Old Yin Mountain is exhausting for him."

"What?"

Erguotou was surprised, "What do you mean?"

"It's all because of the Meng Family's previous harm..."

Hu Ma's face showed concern as he sighed, "Others think that this Hu Family heir is mysterious, but that's because he has to be mysterious..."

"When it comes to soul travel abilities, I think he might not even be as good as you, Brother. Now, he's just taken over the Pacifying Evil Office and maintains the facade of a Ghost Puppet Enforcer, but he doesn't consider anything else. He only wants to take revenge on the Shadow Crossing Meng Family."

"Sigh, I often hear him lamenting in secret that he used to be a child genius, recognizing characters at three and summoning ghosts at five. Now, he's just a cripple, hiding in the Old Yin Mountain and playing these ghostly tricks. He can't compete with them using his true abilities..."

"..."

"Oh..."

As Erguotou listened, he remained silent for a long time, as if countless questions in his mind were suddenly answered.

However, after the realization, he felt something was a bit familiar about this situation.

"But the heir of the Ten Clans and the master of the Pacifying Evil Office has become like this because of a personal grudge with the Meng Family. This is our opportunity."

Hu Ma sensed Erguotou's change in attitude and took the chance to say, "Now, he imprisons himself in that small mountain village, seeking survival under the protection of the Old Yin Mountain Lord. Although the Pacifying Evil Office is open and gaining momentum, there are too many things he can't manage."

"Otherwise, how could you have obtained that Purple Titan so easily?"

"Hehe, the current him... isn't even surnamed Hu anymore. He's..."

"..."

"Damn, so that's it!"

Upon hearing this, Erguotou's doubts vanished, and he even became excited, "I knew it! How dare he be surnamed Hu?"

"Even I, who was originally surnamed Hu, didn't dare to mention my surname after that Meng Family's visit to Bright State."

"As a Hu Family heir, he's restricted everywhere and faces danger at every step. Changing his surname is the safest option!"

"..."

"Hey? You're surnamed Hu?"

Hu Ma was a bit surprised. So, he and Erguotou were half-brothers!

However, he said, "I think he's being too cautious. What's wrong with the surname Hu?"

"I'm also surnamed Hu, you know. Back then, he was willing to give me a chance, and it was also because of my surname Hu."

"..."

"Haha, you were too careless. In my opinion, you should have changed your name earlier. In fact, at first, I suspected you were that Hu family's..."

Erguotou laughed, but it startled Hu Ma.

"I was just joking."

Erguotou smiled and said, "When I arranged for you to join the Scarlet Lantern Society, I quietly went to Old Yin Mountain to investigate your background. I found out about your ancestors for eighteen generations, so of course, I know you're not related to that Hu family."

"Besides, that person is still a relative of the Ghost Walk Dao's main branch. Even if they're truly useless, they'd rather die than become a New Year Guardian. The split between them is too great, it's impossible!"

'He investigated me?'

After hearing Erguotou's words, Hu Ma was slightly surprised: 'How did he find out about my ancestors for eighteen generations?'

'The Hu family in Old Yin Mountain has only passed down for three generations...'

'Why can't the main branch of Ghost Walk learn to be a New Year Guardian? What does he mean by this split?'

'...'

Originally, he wanted to test Erguotou and lay the groundwork, making future discussions about cooperation easier, but now he found himself with some doubts.

But at this critical moment, he didn't elaborate further, only pausing briefly before saying, "Then..."

"The City of the Wrongly Dead is not a good place. Only the Ten Clans and their most trusted confidants can find it."

Erguotou's voice turned solemn as he spoke in a low voice, "But if you find me..."

"I really can!"

"..."

Hu Ma was slightly taken aback, "Huh?"

Erguotou smiled, "Don't forget that the Yin-Yang Dual Scene Disc is in my hands!"

"In our sect, there is a legacy. This item used to belong to the Ten Clans of the Hu family. With it in hand, I can even find the treasures the Hu family left in the Netherworld. So what's the big deal about the City of the Wrongly Dead?"

"But do you really want to go?"

"..."

Hu Ma hesitated slightly and said seriously, "That's right."

"Publicly, this matter concerns the life and death of a reincarnate. I must go there. Privately, that Hu family heir is a pitiful person. Moreover, he helped me. If not for him, I probably wouldn't have had the chance to meet you."

"Since he can't personally make this trip, then I, as the Ghost Walk Great Swordswoman, must go in his place. If I can successfully complete this task, it will benefit everyone!"

"Brother, you won't refuse to help me, will you? Miss Red Wine did mention that first priority..."

"..."

"Enough, enough. Your priority is for outsiders. Our friendship doesn't need you to use that to motivate me."

Erguotou sighed. He didn't need Hu Ma to say it directly. He sighed, "Moreover, it's related to the second purification. How can we not be serious? The problem is, finding the City of the Wrongly Dead isn't difficult, but how can I take you there?"

Upon hearing this, Hu Ma became slightly excited and said, "I've opened three ancestral halls. I should have the ability to travel between the living and the dead."

"It's not that simple."

Erguotou said, "I've heard of the New Year Guardians' ability to travel between the living and the dead, but have you done it before?"

Hu Ma was taken aback, "No, the New Year Guardians' travel is related to the opportunity of crossing the bridge. In theory, I can do it, but without someone to guide me, I haven't tried it yet."

"That's the problem."

Erguotou paused before slowly explaining, "First, the Netherworld is not what you imagine. It's not a single place, nor can it be called the underworld or the ghost realm. If I had to describe it... it's like a lake, an ocean."

"Speaking of the ability to travel to the Netherworld, many sects have it. Ghost Walkers can use the Netherworld as a shortcut, which is like diving into the water. But they only swim on the surface, not even reaching the Ghost Gate. I'd have to come out before that."

"If I go deeper, I'd have to separate my soul from my body. As for the New Year Guardians, they do have the ability to travel between the living and the dead, but the deeper they go, the harder it is to return."

"With your three ancestral halls outside the Ghost Gate, you can just take a leisurely stroll around. Do you want to enter the Ghost Gate?"

"Not to mention your cultivation, can you withstand the Yin Qi? Even the ghost officials guarding the gate would have to let you pass. Should I mention that when New Year Guardians enter the Underworld, they look like a huge fireball, too eye-catching. They'd be driven away as soon as they approach the Ghost Gate..."

"..."

Hu Ma hadn't expected so many complications. He furrowed his brows and said, "Is there no other way?"

Erguotou laughed and said, "The City of the Wrongly Dead is deep within the Netherworld. It's not easy for you to get there, but since we're from the Ghost Walk Dao, we have extensive knowledge and methods, right?"

"I do know one..."

"..."

Hu Ma really liked Erguotou. He became energized and said, "Brother, you're amazing. Sometimes I think you're more like the Young Master of the Hu family than the Young Master himself..."

"Hehe, that's going too far..."

Erguotou smiled softly, feeling a sense of pride. He whispered, "It's simple. If entering the Ghost Gate isn't feasible, we can only smuggle you in..."

"Either find a high-level expert from the Evil Origin School to open the Underworld and lead us directly to the Yellow Springs, or go find the legendary ghost caves that are said to lead directly to the depths of the Underworld and enter through them!"

(End of Chapter)

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