Hearing Qing Li lodge her familiar complaint, Zheng Que remained expressionless and didn't reply a word. Taking advantage of her bowing down, he immediately raised the palm marked with the "Command" Character and aimed it at her.
Yin energy gathered from all directions, continuously pouring into Qing Li's body.
Feeling her aura grow stronger, Qing Li rejoiced inwardly and immediately began to offer her practiced thanks. "My lord sees through all things, is noble and upright, impartial and just, steadfast in upholding the law, and as pure as a wind sweeping across the incorruptible stone..."
Below the hall, the yin wind howled, mingling with Qing Li's unchanging flattery. After a while, her aura stopped growing. Yin energy curled around her whole body, billowing like black smoke.
The Female Hanging Ghost still appeared to be at the sixth level of Tongue-Pulling Hell, but her yin energy was exceptionally potent, far surpassing that of ordinary ghosts at the sixth level.
From his seat above, Zheng Que studied her for a moment and nodded slightly. Without wasting any time, he ordered, "Withdraw."
As soon as his words fell, mist rose again. As it parted, Qing Li had already vanished.
Next, Zheng Que looked at the Life and Death Book and continued, "Ku Lan."
Just as before, thick mist billowed beneath the Wide Hall. When it quickly parted, a girl dressed in black, holding a black umbrella, appeared.
Upon realizing she had arrived in the Underworld, Ku Lan immediately knelt and saluted with proper decorum. "Your subordinate pays her respects, my lord!"
Before Zheng Que could reply, she eagerly continued, "My lord, this servant has discovered that the other Ghost Servant of that Human Race cultivator is disloyal and harboring ill intentions. She spends every day looking for an opportunity to twist that Human