Xi-Yi

"For a considerable period after my resurrection, I was in a state that was neither human nor ghost. It's hard to describe. According to the Ghost Lord, my state was somewhere between 'rare' and 'obscure'."

"The saying goes, 'When a person dies, they become a ghost; when a ghost dies, they become a ghost; when a ghost dies, they become a ghost; and when a ghost dies, they become a ghost."

Seemingly aware that Hu Mang's classical Chinese was never very good, Mama Hu immediately began to explain.

"Ghosts also have lifespans and karma. When their lifespan ends, they perish and transform into ghosts."

"The ghost dissipated completely, leaving only a faint, imperceptible presence, almost 'existing without form,' this is the mystery of hope."

"When the hope dissipates again, not even a faint sound remains, and it becomes impossible to perceive anything at all; this is the state of Yi."

"For a period of time after my resurrection, I was a 'Xi-Yi' (a person of great wisdom and virtue)."

"Back then, I was working for the Ghost Lord while wandering around aimlessly. Anyway, no cultivators could see me. It was during this period that I adapted to modern society and met you, kid."

"At that time, in the 'Xi-Yi' state, the 'Moon Fox Life-Bearing Instruction' seemed to be able to be used multiple times. However, in this state, my fox clan's Secret Method was unreliable, and it only succeeded once on you, kid."

"Later, as time went by, your old mother gradually transformed from 'Xi-Yi' back into a ghost, and then from a ghost back into a demon. During this process, the effect of 'Xi-Yi' became weaker and weaker. After trying it one last time on your cheap old man, I felt that the last part of 'Xi-Yi' had disappeared. A few years ago, that old weasel, the one you called Old Master Huang, passed away, and your mother truly confirmed that 'Xi-Yi' had really been used up."

Hu Mang nodded.

Don't even mention "Xi-Yi" (a ghost); ghosts don't die so easily unless they completely transform into humans and their lifespan is exhausted.

The current chapter is incomplete! To view the complete chapter, please exit reading mode! Loading... "Mom, what's with Pine Peak Security? You asked me to protect Huang Jiayou, right? I haven't misunderstood, have I?"

Aside from her own love life, Mama Hu is quite a gossip in other areas.

"Back then, our five families—Hu, Huang, Bai, Liu, and Hui—worked for that Ghost Lord, dealing with the 'resurrected beings' from different dynasties. Those who broke the law were killed outright, while those who obeyed were allowed to stay. Those who wanted to live in anonymity were arranged by us."

"We can't do these things directly in the official name, but we can't do them without any official name either. So, the company responsible for resolving these issues is Pine Peak Security Company, which is a force we established ourselves, with each of our five companies holding a 20% stake."

"After there were no more resurrected individuals, the Ghost Lord made one last appearance, telling us that we were free to move around. The 'Pine Peak Security' organization was now effectively defunct. I returned the sign and went to resurrect that kid Xie."

"But the others weren't willing to just part ways like that, especially those demons and monsters. They were a force of their own, big and small. Plus, the Heavenly Gate had only been open for a short time back then, and there were plenty of opportunities to make money. Since these people came from similar backgrounds, they naturally wanted to band together. Later, these people, relying on their semi-legal identities, did a lot of shady business. Your old lady just listened to what they said; I didn't participate myself."

"However, after returning this time and chatting with that old woman from the Liu Household, I discovered that Pine Peak Security's business has been declining year by year. Their legitimate business can't compete with those big sects and large spiritual enterprises, and their illegitimate business is being constantly tightened. These demons and monsters are having an increasingly difficult time, so it's no wonder they've started having all sorts of crazy ideas."

Mama Hu looked completely unconcerned, and her tone was quite gloating.

"Old Master Huang is old and experienced, so he prepared his belongings for his descendants in advance, and then passed away peacefully. But some people are too closely tied to Pine Peak Security and can't get away from it."

"So that's why Aunt Bai wanted to forcibly acquire the Huang Household's shares; she wanted to rule the empire single-handedly?"

"That woman surnamed Bai is brainless and incompetent. Old Granny Liu told me that the Bai Household is all show and no substance. Don't be fooled by her investments and connections over the years, or how accomplished Bai Household sons are. It's all just bragging. They've made a bunch of messy investments over the years, and hardly any of them have made money. It's said that she even siphoned off a large portion of the company's working capital to do something in the south, and apparently, she lost almost everything."

"Now that the end of the year is approaching, the accounts are not in balance, so she's in a hurry. She'll find a small fry to bully first and take back the shares. I don't have any shares anymore, and the Liu Household is in a similar situation, also in a semi-retired state. As long as she makes an agreement with the Hui Household, she can get the accounts sorted out first. As for those illiterate monsters, they'll be easy to fool."

The current chapter is incomplete! To view the complete chapter, please exit reading mode! Loading... Hu Mang raised his eyebrows.

To be honest, he didn't like that fifth aunt of the Liu Household much; he had disliked her since he was a child.

Of the five families, he had the best relationship with the Huang Household; his relationship with the other families was just so-so.

Mama Hu, however, spoke up for the other party.

"What do you know, kid? Do you even know what Old Lady Liu used to do?"

"Isn't she an old python spirit? What can she do?"

"She used to be a female physician in the inner court of the Yu Dynasty, and she treated several Yu Household emperors."

"When a nation is about to perish, it will inevitably produce monsters. Alas!"

Hu Mang received another slap on the back of the head from his mother.

"Never mind whether she's a monster or not. That last emperor lived to be sixty years old before dying peacefully after the fall of his kingdom. That can't be faked. According to my agreement with that old woman, she will treat your illness, and our Hu Household will lend her a helping hand at a crucial moment. As part of the deal, you and Liu Manqing must get engaged and married."

"Mom, this is a new era, can we please stop with this kind of thing? It's all feudal remnants."

"Your cultivation is almost gone, and you're still talking to me about feudal remnants."

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