r18novel Chapter 1853 News of King Yama
Chapter 1853 News of King Yama
Tian Mancang lowered his voice, and his expression became serious.
"Yes, I've found out some things. I wonder if you'd be interested, Master."
"what?"
"Master, is it convenient to talk here?"
"Speak," Lu Zhaoling said, not expecting anyone to come outside the Judge's Hall to eavesdrop on their conversation.
"That's right, I encountered a few wandering ghosts on the edge of the wasteland."
Tian Mancang said, "At that time, I heard that there were many eminent Buddhist monks there, but I didn't know what they were doing. I drifted there unintentionally. Logically speaking, I wouldn't dare to approach such a place easily, but I felt that I had finally become a ghost without any attachments, and while helping the master, I could see some people and things that were rarely seen in my life, and broaden my horizons, right?"
Lu Zhaoling originally wanted to remind him of the important point, but since he was talking about the desolate region, she held back.
Fortunately, Old Man Tian was quite perceptive and could tell that she didn't want to hear too much, so he quickly got to the point.
"When I got to that edge, I saw many wandering ghosts lingering there, as if they wanted to enter the wasteland. But some knowledgeable old ghosts said that they should not go in, because they would not find any treasures and might even be destroyed."
"So everyone got discouraged and wanted to leave. Then I saw an old man among them who looked a bit like your grandfather!"
"Hmm?" Lu Zhaoling stared at him intently. "My grandfather?"
Old Tian patted his mouth. "No, it's that old man Lu from the Lu family in Beijing, Lu Ming's father."
"Master, please don't be angry with me. I was thinking of helping you, and I needed to know who your friends and enemies were, so I went to the capital to inquire."
As a result of this inquiry, they learned about the Lu family.
The matter between Lu Zhaoling and the Lu family was a hot topic in Beijing back then, so it was easy to find out the details.
Old Tian also visited Old Lu's house and memorized all those people.
Lu Zhaoling was speechless for a moment, not expecting him to do such a thing.
Old Tian apologized repeatedly.
"Forget it, these aren't secrets." Lu Zhaoling waved her hand. "Tell me, what does that old ghost who looks like Old Man Lu look like?"
Lu Zhaoling's heart stirred at this moment, wondering if it could be the old man's missing twin brother.
However, according to Tian Laogui's description, he sounded like an old man from the village. Although he resembled Lu Laotou somewhat, it was unlikely that they were twin brothers.
"I originally wanted to go over and get closer to him to find out more, but that old man was quite unapproachable. He seemed to have a bad temper and was very cautious. His eyes were gloomy when he looked at people, so I didn't dare to approach him."
Old Ghost Tian said, "But I asked the ghost next to me, and one of the little ghosts told me that the old ghost had been dead for a long time and I don't know why he had never crossed the Bridge of Helplessness. Moreover, the old ghost has been searching for ghosts in the underworld all these years, but I don't know what kind of ghost he is looking for."
"It is also said that the old ghost's descendants burn a lot of things for him every year, and are able to make connections everywhere in the underworld. Many minor ghost messengers can greet him when they see him."
Lu Zhaoling found this very strange.
"So I came here to ask the master whether I should focus on investigating this old ghost again?"
Tian Mancang added, "Besides this old ghost, there's another point about Yama."
Lu Zhaoling was immediately surprised.
Could it be that Old Ghost Tian has also found out the whereabouts of King Yama?
"Master, don't underestimate those wandering ghosts. Sometimes they drift around, and those ghosts who are enthusiastic and like to dig up secrets like to chat with other ghosts when they meet. Over the years, they have accumulated quite a lot of knowledge."
"Tell me." Lu Zhaoling was a little excited; she really wanted to know where Yan Jun had gone.
“I heard that a long time ago, there was a period of time when Yama went to the mortal world on business. They said that there was once a soul that was beyond the Heavenly Dao and was about to be born, and Yama was helping to correct its fate.”
Lu Zhaoling was stunned.
"Then an old ghost said that he happened to die of old age at that time. In the instant between life and death, he saw the soul of Yama inhabiting a child. At that time, he thought he was dreaming and was confused. Yama went over and touched him, and then he realized that he was dead."
Lu Zhaoling: “…”
"In other words, Yama was born into a family in his village and became a child."
Lu Zhaoling: “!!!”
"Which village did that old ghost come from before he died?"
This was the first time in a long time that she had heard news about King Yama!
"Master, isn't it a coincidence? It's the village where you lived for ten years! Old Lu's village!" Tian Mancang clapped his hands.
Otherwise, why would he risk being caught by the ghost messengers to come and talk to Lu Zhaoling about this?
Whether it's the old ghost who looks like Old Man Lu, or the fact that Yama is parasitizing the mortal world, they all point to Lu's village.
Having obtained Lu Zhaoling's consent, Tian Mancang wondered if they could continue the investigation.
If the investigation continues, he might have to go and investigate their village as well.
Also, could we try to find the ghosts of those who recently died in that village and ask them?
If he hadn't come to ask Lu Zhaoling, she would have thought he was going to investigate her.
This cannot be done casually.
Lu Zhaoling then recalled what Yama had said in her dream, that he was considered her elder.
Could it be that--
She had a vague guess in her mind, but she also felt that it was too absurd.
Regardless, she highly approved of Tian Laogui's competence!
“Investigate,” she said to Tian Laogui, “Go investigate this matter again! If you can find out anything about Yama, be sure to come and tell me immediately.”
"Can I go to your hometown village?"
"can!"
Old Ghost Tian said, "There's a City God in that village, and he seems like someone you shouldn't mess with. I heard it from that old ghost. He said that after he died, he wanted to go back to see his family, but the City God kicked him out and almost beat him half to death, or rather, killed him."
City God?
How come she didn't know there was a City God there before?
Lu Zhaoling thought for a moment and said to Tian Laogui, "Wait for me here for a moment."
Old Tian stood there motionless, his hands clasped.
Lu Zhaoling went to find Xiaobai again.
"Give me a ghost messenger token."
"Senior Sister, what do you need this for?"
"I lent it to Tian Mancang from earlier," Lu Zhaoling said frankly.
Xiao Bai immediately took a big step back.
"Senior Sister, stop fooling around. How can you lend out a ghost messenger's token so easily? If you need him to do something, just send him. You don't need the token."
He even wanted to run away.
Previously, the eldest sister had invited Madam Sheng to come over. At first, it was a temporary arrangement, but as time went on, Madam Sheng became a proper ghost messenger, and she even referred to herself as "this immortal messenger" all the time.