Old Kiln Ghost slapped the pipe on his body, and immediately, the palm-sized "Evil Ghost Black Basin" turned into a strange ship. Then, He Ping and others got on board.
Chixinzi came to find this person because it was difficult for Lake of No Return to cross the river, so he could only use Ghost Cry Sect's method to cross the river smoothly.
It is worth mentioning that Old Kiln Ghost, who has always been a man of few words, gave a reminder before everyone got on the boat.
His "Evil Ghost Black Basin" can use its own ghost energy and yin energy to cover up the yang energy of strangers, but this kind of burst of concealing the secrets of heaven has its limit. It's okay if you don't encounter any trouble along the way, but if something happens, this "Black Basin Boat" may not be able to protect everyone.
"If it comes to that, please find your own way to get through this Lake of No Return." Old Kiln Ghost had to emphasize it again.
"I also speak freely, otherwise if something happens, some people will think that I am an Old Kiln Ghost person and I don't explain clearly."
He also winked at Chixinzi on the other side.
"That's right."
Chixinzi quickly helped.
"I would also like to explain to everyone that after passing Lake of No Return and Bone Forest, there is a smooth road ahead. At least when you reach the main entrance of Narcissus Cave Abode, safety can be guaranteed. The only difficult thing is crossing Overcoming these two difficulties, there are problems with the lake water of Bone Forest and Lake of No Return. Do not fall into the water. If Black Basin is damaged, please try to cross the lake on your own."
Next, he explained again.
The strange swamp in front of you is named "Lake of No Return". This is the information Chixinzi learned from the ancient monument erected outside cave abode after passing here and arriving on the other side.
Lake of No Return is filled with ferocious aquatic beasts, water monsters, and water monsters. The number is huge, and most of them are raised by the masters of the Sanyuan Devil Palace who arranged the place. Some of them have long scales and are very difficult to deal with. Once they accidentally enter the water, it will be extremely difficult to escape.
Chixinzi also reminded that even if you encounter any danger, try not to fight with underwater things. There are too many strange beasts, water monsters, and water monsters living under Lake of No Return, so as not to attract the evil foreign objects lurking at the bottom of the lake.
"In other words, you can't get wet, but there is no problem in traveling in the air?"
Wumeizi asked.
"Yes, it's okay if you fly in the air, but be careful of the group of Ghost Skull Crow in the Bone Tree. Those beasts are very disturbing..."
As if recalling something, Chixinzi's brows frowned.
"There are a large number of Ghost Skull Crow living in Bone Forest. Those monster birds have a strong sense of territory. In addition, the Human Skin Burial Shroud hanging on the branches of the giant white bone tree are also weird. If you plan to fly over, you must be careful to avoid accidents!"
"Ghost Skull Crow...?"
He Ping didn't speak. He was the least "qualified" here. Even though Law Power was not weak in cultivation, it was indeed his first time to participate in this kind of in-depth exploration of cave abode's ruins. He was indeed a "junior brother" in this aspect.
He is confident, but he is definitely not arrogant. He is inexperienced in exploring ruins. If he acts randomly, he is likely to be plotted by "old Jianghu" such as Chixinzi and Old Kiln Ghost.
Therefore, He Ping behaved very low-key throughout the whole process.
"According to what Chixinzi said, to enter cave abode, everyone needs to work together. It's not like we have to set up any vicious plot now... However, I'd better be more careful!"
He stood on Black Basin, staring at the water thousands of meters away. The water here was a layer of pale yellow, a bit like the legendary Impure Yellow Springs.
"The Yellow Spring is difficult to clean, but this water should not be the Yellow Spring in the true sense." He thought about the old sayings in this world, and knew that the Yellow Spring water was regarded as the filth of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths. It passed through the nine cracks leading to the earth and passed through the Abyss of Youqiong, formed by falling into the depth of the Abyssal Realm, is also known as drowning. It is famous for its "goose feathers do not float". If it is a real yellow spring, this "Evil Ghost Black Basin" cannot be crossed.
"Look, what is that!?"
Suddenly, the woman in red who was brought over by Granny Miaohua called out. Everyone looked in the direction of her finger and saw something floating on the calm, turbid and yellowish water.
"... Is it a dead body?"
One of Old Kiln Ghost's triplets disciples had a very good eye and spoke immediately.
"Dead body?"
The woman in red covered her mouth with fear on her face.
She was brought here by Granny Miaohua, but her words and deeds were obviously that of a mortal without Daoism, which also made everyone doubt her identity.
"It is indeed a dead body."
The man in yellow had excellent eyesight, almost as good as that of a falcon. He could see very clearly that there was a head emerging from the water on the water.
"Vertical Corpse?"
The man in yellow shirt was startled and his eyes widened.
He saw that it was not someone hiding in the water, but an upright corpse in the water. Most of his body was in the water, half of his head was exposed, and his hair was still scattered on the water.
I don't know how long this human head has been in the water. His face is gray and swollen, his eyes are closed, and his long hair is as messy as waterweed.
This situation is very abnormal. It should be noted that when an ordinary corpse is soaked in water, most of its limbs float with the body. How can there be such a corpse standing upright in the water, with only its hair floating on the water, and looking out from time to time...
"Impossible, how could there be a corpse in a place like this?"
Granny Miaohua The wrinkles between her eyebrows seemed to be carved into them, forming the character "Chuan", and her thick, fold-like eyelids twitched several times.
"The old lady thinks there's something wrong with this thing..."
"... It's interesting!"
Wumeizi opened "Tai Sui Dharma Eye", and his eyes emitted two pale yellow divine lights, which could expand and contract indefinitely. He used the light in his eyes to shine on the corpse.
"I don't know about this thing... but I have heard that it is recorded in ancient Daoist books that there is a kind of 'Fish-White Water-Rat Spirit' in the deep strange lake. It can change its shape. If a dead body is floating on the edge of the water, if anyone who sees it goes to save it and pulls it out of the water, it will drown in the water. It is a harmful spirit."
"Hehe, Brother Wumeizi saw it wrong. This is not a spirit. It should be noted that monsters and spirits that harm people are more or less Yao Qi. This thing only has corpse energy, not Yao Qi. This is Vertical Corpse."
Old Kiln Ghost laughed.
"There are some people who fish for corpses in the lower reaches of the Hong River that runs from west to east in Zhonghuan Prefecture and flows through Dongli Road. They have a rule that they will not fish for such corpses standing in the water. Moreover, once the local fishermen hear that there are such corpses in the water, they will never go fishing nearby, because such corpses are extremely unlucky. If you accidentally provoke them, not only will your life be saved, but your whole family will be affected."
"That means this kind of thing is an evil spirit?"
Wumeizi looked at him.
"That's not the case. Most evil spirits are related to the living souls and dead spirits. This thing is considered to be caused by evil spirits. As the saying goes, 'When people die, evil spirits arise'. It should be regarded as a kind of evil spirit."
Old Kiln Ghost shook his head.
"Everyone, take a look underwater..."
As soon as he finished speaking, the hull made of a clay basin suddenly shook. Chixinzi hurriedly picked up the Bronze Figurine Lamp in his hand and shined it into the water. The light of the oil lamp fell into the water, and the faint green flame suddenly rose, immediately illuminating a piece of water.
"This is..."
Chixinzi's voice also revealed a hint of astonishment, and several people next to him also exclaimed in exclamation. The woman in red felt her scalp numb.
Bronze Figurine Lamp illuminated the yellow and turbid water, making the calm lake water extremely clear. In the water below "Evil Ghost Black Basin", several figures could be vaguely seen, with long hair spread like water plants, and their hair was spread out, just paddling past under the lake water.
"This... how much is this amount?!"
Granny Miaohua's face also became gloomy, and his gaze moved to the bottom of the lake. From the deeper water layer, large black water plants rose upward.
He Ping Seeing this scene, a thought immediately came to his mind--
Dead men walk underwater!
"He is in charge of everything in the rivers, lakes and seas, and he is also in charge of the period of drought and floods. He is in charge of the living and the dead... He is responsible for taking into account the merits, demerits, sins, blessings and simple records of the men and women of the people, as well as the long-term service of the dead -"
... The dead have been serving for a long time!?
"Could it be that this is how Water Official Great Emperor transports the dead, sent to the underworld in the Abyssal Realm via Impure Yellow Springs, and undergoes hard labor to cleanse themselves of their crimes and transform them?"