Earlier, Bai Zhi had guessed that the Seven Emotions Remnant Souls hiding on Wangchuan Shore and stealing food might come looking for him, but he had not expected her to arrive so quickly.
Compared to the one at the Fourfold Platform, the one before him now undoubtedly possessed more of the Former Yin Emperor's majesty... probably?
"Simple. That version of you set me up."
Looking at the Pink Haired Girl before him, who rested her chin on one hand atop the table as she watched him, Bai Zhi thought for a moment before answering bluntly.
"I originally wanted to take up the post of Eastern Ghost Emperor, but somehow I got shoved into this instead."
"Eastern Ghost Emperor... You completed that final trial?"
After a brief moment of thought, the Pink Haired Girl's eyes immediately lit up.
"That makes sense. Someone capable of completing a trial of that difficulty would naturally forge a path of their own. I was being presumptuous."
"...Think whatever you want."
Rolling his eyes inwardly, Bai Zhi tapped the table with his fingers.
"You didn't come looking for me just over something this trivial, did you? What else is it?"
"Yes. I want to discuss the Underworld's future development with you."
Lowering the hand that had been supporting her chin and sitting up straight, the Pink Haired Girl nodded.
"For example, how do you plan to develop the Underworld from here on?"
"No plans."
Bai Zhi answered without hesitation.
"No people, no resources, no time, no energy. Let's just let things take their course."
"...What are your thoughts on the Underworld?"
"No thoughts whatsoever. I was forced into this, and I'm planning to pack up and run someday."
"..."
"Any other questions?"
Seeing the girl before him fall silent, Bai Zhi kindly asked.
"...I think we