Although Shiji did not possess much Merit, she was Wu Chu's disciple!
As her teacher's wife, Houtu could give her special treatment without any issue. In this Netherworld, Houtu had the final say.
Moreover, in Houtu's plans, Fengdu had been established specifically for cultivators of the Ghost Path, to take in Ghost Immortals. With Shiji's cultivation, she was more than capable of overseeing Fengdu.
Shiji's true form was a Stubborn Stone, so she feared neither yin qi nor ghost qi. She had transformed on Myriad Crows Mountain, a place thick with deathly qi, and the first Dao she comprehended had been the Way of the Lunar Star. Therefore, having her oversee Fengdu would not affect her in the slightest.
Following Houtu, the group crossed Yellow Springs Road and arrived before the Hall of the King of Hell. They then passed through the buildings behind it and reached the center of the complex.
There stood a pitch-black sinkhole. Within it spiraled a descending stone staircase that led to the Eighteen Levels of Hell.
One Netherworld Ghostfire after another flickered along the sides of the black stone stairs, casting a faint, ghostly glow that made the already cold and gloomy place even more sinister.
However, the Eighteen Levels of Hell were still empty. Not a sound could be heard, save for the low, mournful whines of the yin wind passing through the corridors.
The wandering souls outside had only just passed Ghost Gate Pass and were still slowly walking along Yellow Springs Road.
Houtu sent out an incarnation to receive those ghosts, selecting souls bearing Merit and assigning them to various positions.
"The Netherworld has only just been founded and urgently needs people to help keep it running. Since you possess Merit, you must have done many good deeds in life. This