Can Subdue Female Fiends, Able to Conquer Seductress Ghosts

"Heh, this can be considered a secret of officialdom. The dignified county magistrate colluded with an evil cultivator, besieged the East Sea Dragon Girl, and forcibly..."

As Ge Xian was complaining, he suddenly remembered that if the diary was to be believed, the dragons of the East Sea might be entirely different from the dragons in his past life's impression.

Or rather, the dragons of this world were mostly terrifying and horrifying in appearance.

White Jade Daoist's diary contained many entries related to dragons, almost all around Qiantang County. Some were briefly mentioned in a few lines, while others were very detailed, even including illustrations.

"More than ten li outside Qiantang County, on Tianzhu Mountain, there is a wild man named Yu Li. He accidentally obtained an opportunity and learned a skill called Melon Cultivation Art. He is especially skilled at growing [Dragon Blood Melon]. This melon is very strange, with blood-red flowers and leaves. It has no seeds when ripe, and its flesh is like congealed blood, incredibly sweet, with miraculous effects of increasing strength and healing injuries... After repeatedly peeping, he saw evidence that the Dragon Blood Melon was clearly watered with human blood."

"On the north bank of the Qiantang River, there is another mountain called Phoenix Mountain. In the mountain, there is an old widower who was originally a resident of Qiantang County. Later, he accidentally dug up a strange egg in the mountain. Three days later, it hatched into a [Centipede Dragon]. It was naturally cannibalistic. The widower might have been bewitched, treating it as his own child, calling it 'good boy.' He often lured people to be eaten by it. After his scheme failed, he fled into Phoenix Mountain with the dragon monster, his fate unknown."

"Thirty li outside Anle Town, there is a desolate pond and marsh. Within it, a [Dragon Earthworm] is gestating. It is ferocious and greedy, naturally possessing the divine ability of earth escape. For many years, it has devoured numerous spiritual herbs, elixirs, and beast corpses. It could enter the Foundation Establishment Realm at any time."

"A little over two li outside Qiantang County, there is a mass grave. Within it, a desolate tomb is a remnant of an ancient tomb. All the burial objects were looted, leaving only a [Jade Pig Dragon]. After years of being soaked in Corpse Qi, this jade transformed into a spirit. Although foolish and simple-minded, it possesses immense strength and loves to eat corpses. If it has no fresh corpses to eat, it will go out and hunt various living beings, dragging them back to the tomb to brew corpses."

Just looking at these, one could tell that none of them were benevolent.

This was before. Now that the world is in chaos, these spirit monsters and demonic beasts would likely become even more mutated and degenerate.

Ge Xian recalled these while calculating which spirit monsters, demonic beasts, and strange creatures to Cai Bu and devour to enhance himself.

That's right, he decided to actively start cultivating.

Of course, it couldn't be considered proper cultivation. If it were true cultivation, even with Ge Xian's outstanding talent, it would likely take many years to reach Foundation Establishment.

What he planned to do now was to utilize his talent and take a shortcut through Cai Bu and plunder.

These ferocious and horrifying "Dragon Kin Monsters" were all his targets.

He hadn't intended to be so hasty, but the premonition of danger he had sensed recently was too strong. Especially today, the population of Qiantang County had increased by several thousand. The town had become even more crowded and chaotic. The county residents who had been grateful to Lu Hualong were now starting to harbor some resentment.

After all, the newly arrived rural refugees would not only squeeze their living space but also cause many disturbances.

Ge Xian had no doubt!

Lu Hualong and Yelü Yuyan, the couple, would accelerate the sale of Qiantang County.

"Didn't Lu Hualong swallow a bunch of young heroes? Now I only see Zhang Buzu and Zhao Wuyou. Have the other Ghoul generals left Qiantang in advance to find suitable buyers?"

"The power of the Foundation Establishment realm might not be enough to deal with the crisis that could appear at any moment."

"But the Dao Entry realm will definitely not be enough. I might not even have the power to escape and protect myself."

"Hmm?"

As Ge Xian was muttering, he suddenly had a feeling. The "Demon Dog" power he had Cai Bu'd and kept unused within his body was now completely dissipating.

He didn't struggle; in fact, there was nothing he could do. He let the demonic energy gradually dissipate.

After some thought, he said in his heart:

"From now on, I must not casually Cai Bu and devour strange objects or spirits, lest I waste them. After all, it's not every time I can coincidentally gather the conditions needed for cultivation before my Dao Qi bloodline dissipates. Cultivation Methods are hard to find, and good fortune like the Dragon Transformation Chapter is not something I can stumble upon every time."

"I can just collect them. This way, it's equivalent to me possessing many temporary items and treasures."

"Only when absolutely necessary will I take them out to Cai Bu."

"If that's the case, I'll still need a Storage Magic Treasure sooner or later."

Once decided, Ge Xian began to think about how to find a suitable excuse to act alone.

Currently, his status in the Guard Team was very important, yet he was completely a tool. He feared that the two Ghoul and the group of Evil Cultivators would not allow him to take leave and disappear.

Unless there was a very legitimate reason.

He didn't know if it was destined to be this way, or if it was because Ge Huolang had complained too much.

Just as he finished his business and wanted to find the Pretty Young Woman to chat with.

He suddenly sensed something and looked sharply towards the entrance of the locust tree alley. Surprise appeared on his face, and he thought to himself: "Why are those two Ghoul looking for me?"

As the thought arose, Ge Xian immediately went out to meet them. As soon as he opened the door, he indeed saw ghost energy surging in the courtyard. Then, he saw Zhang Buzu and Zhao Wuyou appear before Ge Xian in human form.

Seeing Ge Xian come to greet them first, the two ghosts exchanged a smile and spoke one after another:

"Brother Ge's talent is truly extraordinary. We have already done our best to restrain our ghost energy, yet you sensed us first."

"It's a good thing. The higher the talent, the brighter the future after entering the Dao."

Being flattered by the two ghosts, Ge Xian felt a sense of foreboding.

His acting skills immediately kicked in. His face was filled with panic, and he was about to bow and say some pleasantries.

However, he was stopped by the two ghosts. They then threw him a token and a bell. Under Ge Xian's confused gaze, they said again:

"Nearly ten thousand County Residents have been brought in these past two days. It will take some time to settle them, so we are suspending the introduction of new residents, and the propaganda team can also take a few days off."

"Wearing this token is equivalent to being one of us, and it will allow you to move freely in the city without being harassed. The situation is becoming increasingly chaotic. In a few days, this city will not be very safe. There will surely be many low-level evil spirits and monsters appearing, and for someone like you with talent but not yet having entered the Dao, you are no different from a prime target in their eyes."

"We know you have a peculiar habit of collecting strange items like Bamboo Ladies, Lady Paintings, and Green Umbrella Women. You might relapse when you have free time."

"This bell contains a trace of my and Brother Zhao's ghost energy. If you encounter danger, you can shake the bell. It will protect you for a while and allow us to rush to your rescue."

With the two items in hand and these words in his ears, Ge Xian couldn't help but be stunned.

Good heavens!

What's going on?

So flustered!

Two man-eating Ghoul Generals, who didn't even bat an eye, were suddenly so nice to him, Ge Huolang.

As if finding his expression amusing, the Two Ghosts laughed again, then said:

"Don't panic, don't panic, it's just about building good karma in advance."

"As long as you can survive until this mission ends, my brothers and I will bestow a great fortune upon you. If you succeed, you can even call us brothers. Just remember our kindness today and offer some repayment."

"Oh, right. Tonight, those foolish wealthy families in the city might send people to give you useless things like money, food, and beauties, inviting you to join them... If you aspire to cultivate and achieve longevity, do not agree, lest you ruin yourself."

With that, the Two Ghosts gave a sinister smile and disappeared from the courtyard simultaneously.

Ge Xian feigned confusion, looking at the token and bell in his hand, and began to ponder in his heart.

But it wasn't long before, just as the Two Ghosts had said, Locust Flower Old Lane began to liven up.

As if scheduled, the wealthy families behind those Evil Cultivators, one by one, sent people to his door with gifts.

Most of them, indeed, were money, food, and beauties.

Their proposals were also similar, mostly inviting Ge Xian to join them, promising vigorous cultivation and so on.

However, two families were special.

Xu Bai Lian, who had once been a male consort to a great demon, and the Wang Family Eldest Daughter-in-law, who cultivated the Bizarre Martial Art Bone-Melting Palm, both sent simple letters.

In the letters were secrets guiding him on the path of cultivation.

First, looking at the Wang Family Eldest Daughter-in-law's letter, it said that if Ge Xian wished to cultivate, she could invite an elder from the Ancient Tomb Sect to personally come to Qiantang County to accept him as a disciple. He would be taught the secret cultivation method Nine Yin Manual that very day, and they would use Ancient Tomb Ice Jade to help him overcome the Rejection. It also mentioned that the Ancient Tomb Sect was mostly women, and if he agreed, he would be the first male disciple of this generation.

After reading this, Ge Xian couldn't help but tremble as he held the letter, muttering, "Heh, am I that kind of person? Would I agree to cultivate that Bizarre Martial Art just because I could be the only man in a sect of women?"

He then looked at Xu Bai Lian's letter. After reading only half of it, his expression twitched. He flatly refused, saying, "Young Master Xu is as beautiful as a flower, which is why he gained the favor of the disciple of the [Nine-Headed Witch God] in this world. I, Ge Xian, am merely a humble peddler, what virtue or qualification do I have? I don't want to, I don't want to."

Clearly, Xu Bai Lian's guidance was for him to also become a male consort to that great demon.

Ge Xian refused both the Xu and Wang families, and naturally, he wouldn't accept offers from the other wealthy families.

However, Ge Xian was certain that the wealthy families would not discuss such a face-losing matter as being rejected amongst themselves.

Therefore, when facing the representatives from these wealthy families separately, he simply said that he had already accepted an invitation and would soon embark on the path of cultivation, so they need not worry.

In the latter half of the night, the small courtyard became quiet again.

Ge Xian pondered the night's events and quickly pieced together the reasons.

"Raising pure humans and increasing their numbers is no easy feat."

"But because of my 'intervention,' that scoundrel Lu Hualong's progress in taking in human refugees has been incredibly smooth. In just two days, he's incorporated over several thousand people... Keep in mind that Qiantang County, as a prosperous county town in Jiangzhe Province, only has a population of tens of thousands. The sudden influx of so many people will inevitably cause chaos in Qiantang for a few days before it can be digested."

"That monstrous couple must be both vexed and ecstatic. They've heavily rewarded the Guard Team, and thus Zhang Buzu, Zhao Wuyou, those two Ghoul Generals, and a host of Evil Cultivators have once again recognized my importance, making me a hot commodity, wanting to recruit me."

"Of course, my talent also plays a part in this. Otherwise, given the character of Ghoul Generals and Evil Cultivators, how could they treat me so well?"

"It's a pity, though, that their kindness has its limits."

"The 'great fortune' the Two Ghosts mentioned must be to introduce me to that scoundrel Lu Hualong for consumption, to become a Ghoul General myself, so we can call each other brothers in the future."

"The other Evil Cultivators want to recruit me at the cheapest possible price."

"As for that fellow Xu Bai Lian, I suspect he wants to act as a pimp and sell me off as a male concubine. He'd probably get some kickbacks or something."

"The Wang Family Eldest Daughter-in-law is slightly better. She likely wants to add a talented disciple to the Ancient Tomb Sect. If I gain favor, she can also improve her own status."

"Excellent, excellent. This is like wanting a pillow when you're sleepy."

As he reached this point, Ge Xian was all smiles.

Returning to his room, he happened to see the Pretty Young Woman leaving the soul dwelling. As usual, she was there to clean his room, and he dragged her into a conversation.

Speaking of which, this collecting habit and reputation left by the original owner might not be a bad thing after all.

The next morning!

Ge, the great peddler, put on an act, shouldering his peddler's pole and heading out, shouting, "Specializing in treating Cattle and Children," towards the outskirts of the city.

Before leaving the city, he indeed saw the chaos within the county town. The Ghoul Generals had also appeared in broad daylight, forcefully suppressing the disorder.

At this juncture, anyone daring to leave the city gates was no simple person.

They were either powerful merchant caravans!

Or "Monster Hunting Teams" and "Treasure Hunting Teams" organized by wealthy gentry and powerful families.

Of course, there were also some mysterious cultivators coming and going.

As for Ge Xian, he wore his waist token, so no one questioned him, and he was allowed to leave.

Although the Wilderness was dangerous, that was the situation deep within. The nearby townships and villages were relatively peaceful and had some form of protection. The reason Lu Hualong hadn't laid hands on them yet was that they were too close, already considered part of Qiantang County, and would be sold off together later.

Additionally, many surrounding counties were also safe and sound, such as the neighboring Renhe County. The atmosphere there was reportedly no less tense than in Qiantang. Merchant caravans frequently traveled between the two counties on the official roads, and bolder County Residents could seek refuge with each other. Most were fine.

Therefore, it was plausible for a peddler like Ge Xian, with his eccentricities and reliance, to leave the city.

After coming out, he didn't act immediately. Instead, he walked along the official road, genuinely and honestly selling his goods in the villages and small towns around the county town. He even diligently inquired if there were any "Female Ghost Strange Items" or "Beauty Monsters" around, stating he could help people solve trouble for free and take them in for free.

By the afternoon, he had even started shouting brazenly:

"Ge Family Peddler, residing in Qiantang."

"Can subdue female ghosts, capable of taming seductress ghosts."

Unbeknownst to him!

Ge Huolang's shouts echoed in a mass grave.

Almost as soon as he entered, after shouting a couple of lines, the fresh blood and essence aura radiating from him immediately drew out all the vengeful spirits in the entire mass grave.

Among them, there were indeed a few seductress ghosts.

Upon seeing the handsome face of the young peddler, they all revealed expressions of surprise and immediately pounced.

"Good peddler, can you truly subdue female ghosts?"

"How arrogant you are, young man. I am a seductress ghost myself, let me see how you plan to tame me?"

"Such a fragrant little brother, how about letting me have a bite? Just one bite."

Scented breezes wafted, and ghostly mist billowed. Occasionally, the true forms of these seductress ghosts could be seen. It wouldn't be strange for the fainter of heart to be scared to death on the spot.

Ge Xian, however, did not panic. Instead, he laughed, put down his peddler's pole, and then warmly welcomed them.

Just as he was surrounded by the female ghosts, before they could bite him, Ge Xian seemed to sense something and a look of surprise appeared on his face.

The next moment!

Under the strange gazes of the seductress ghosts, the young peddler transformed.

Accompanied by loud "chichichichi" sounds, visible Dragon Kin Fierce Blood Qi surged out like a raging fire, instantly roasting these seductress ghosts until their souls scattered, leaving not a trace behind.

Ge Xian did not consider it a waste. A pair of Dragon Claws suddenly shot out from the ghostly mist, precisely grabbing the horns of a demon creature that was quietly charging over. It was crystalline like jade, half-pig and half-dragon, looking both foolish and ferocious.

With a dull thud, Ge Xian, who had already transformed into a dragon, was sent flying several yards.

Only then did he get a clear look. The "Jade Pig Dragon" he held in his hand was incredibly greasy, at least two-thirds of it soaked in foul-smelling Corpse Fluid. What it spewed from its mouth was poisonous Corpse Qi. Its jade eyes, which should have been sparkling with spiritual light, were now filled with a twisted bloody glow.

"Stupid thing, how many corpses did you have to eat to become like this?"

"Once I beat you into submission, I'll see if I can take you in."