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Chapter 236 - 38 King of the Ghost Eaters (4k words for monthly pass)

Chapter 236: Chapter 38 King of the Ghost Eaters (4k words for monthly pass)

"In this life, Mother has walked on thin ice, striving for but two major endeavors, one is to awaken the intelligence of the people, to set this Earth Star ablaze; the other is to exterminate the yin ghosts, to eradicate this great scourge upon the Human Clan. Each of these tasks is fraught with great peril and danger, and the slightest carelessness would lead to irreversible doom."

"Zuo Bojun said he had a secret message for me, claiming he knew the inside story of the Moon Worship Sect, ’Abandon the day, keep the moon; abandon the Yang, keep the Yin.’ He’s always indulging in wine and women, and it’s odd for him to have this information—it must be a trap."

"The Sun and Moon Divine Sect was founded by my very hands, into which I poured much of my heart and soul. Now that the sect has fallen into turmoil, it’s a blatant scheme by our opponents, and I have no choice but to go and see for myself. This journey is fraught with danger. By the time you read this letter, I will most certainly be dead. The one thing I cannot rest assured about is you."

"Now that your martial arts have greatly advanced and you are showing promise, I am very pleased. Should anything happen to me, the night watchmen will surely uphold you as the new leader. You may freely choose whether to accept this or not. If not, you can pass the position to Yuan Yi."

"If you do accept, I hope you will lead them well. You are sure to face many hardships. There are two things I must tell you."

"Firstly, Dongfang Wucan of the Moon Worship Sect likely isn’t the present Ghost King; the Ghost King is someone else."

"Secondly, someone has informed me that she is very likely to betray me. I am uncertain."

"I can’t help you any longer. Be very careful in all matters. My son, Mother loves you."

...

"Hiss... Strange."

Reading the two points of attention left by Luoning, Xu Shu felt an odd sense of strangeness.

Since she had already left a letter, stating Dongfang Wucan is not the Ghost King and suspecting Xiao Qinai Heixu of betrayal,

then why repeat such crucial clues left in her body before her death?

There was no need to write three clues. Two clues, no, even one, would have sufficed.

She could have left space to write something else; now it’s all confusing.

However...

Looking at the current situation, Xu Shu could deduce that his mother Luoning’s death must have involved a powerful yin ghost, such as those nine Upper Moon Ghosts.

Otherwise, it would not have been possible for two such skilled night watchmen to die in battle. In any case, this debt of vengeance must be placed on the Ghost King’s head.

Hmm, Dongfang Wucan not being the Ghost King means his true identity is actually that of a powerful yin ghost, perhaps, which Upper Moon?

Moreover, Emperor Qing is actually a Great Grandmaster? A Third-Rank expert?

Luoning wrote this way, although she did not directly write that the murderer is xxx, but it’s pretty much the same.

It must have been Emperor Qing who acted, collaborating with the Ghost King’s strong subordinate Dongfang Wucan to attack her.

"TMD Emperor Qing dares to kill my mother, I won’t let you off."

Being an Emperor of a country, allied with yin ghosts that harm the people, such a person must be executed!

Xu Shu continues his legend.

From the few words of your mother, you infer some information and vow to one day kill these scoundrels to avenge your mother.

The enemy is powerful, and you will not rush things; you will devise a long-term plan and plot carefully.

However, the strength of the night watchmen has surged due to the 108 Sun Blades that you brought with you.

The number of night watchmen who possess a Sun Blade has increased from just under a hundred to two hundred. And those further gifted with the "Unsealing Technique" are the true mainstay.

The night watchmen were originally evenly matched with the yin ghosts, and although they have lost two skilled members, they have gained much more.

The enemies’ strength has not increased, while your night watchmen have, giving you the advantage in the core force!

You are not careless; you need even greater strength to ensure ultimate victory.

But for now, you’re not at a loss for avenues; on the one hand, you can continue striving to break through to the Third Rank.

Alternatively, you can now possess your own ’Sun Blade,’ which will grant you the means to fight yin ghosts at night.

And if you wish to further possess the "Unsealing Technique," you will need to undergo the night watchmen’s blade-granting ceremony.

The blade-granting ceremony is a rite of worshipping the ancestral "Eight Extremes Sky Master" of the night watchmen, to obtain the approval and inheritance from the ancestors, which is the ’Unsealing Technique.’

You choose... you want it all!

You bathe for several days, preparing yourself, and begin the blade-granting ceremony. But before the ceremony starts, the young beauty with white hair and white silk suddenly stops you.

Her name is Shangguan Yuanyi, her strength has reached the Third Rank, and among the night watchmen of today, not counting the "Unsealing Technique," she is considered the strongest combatant in terms of martial realm.

Shangguan Yuanyi takes you to a secluded spot and seriously asks you, "Have you considered it thoroughly? Once you accept the blade, your lifespan will be out of your own control. Every time you use the Unsealing Technique, it will bring you one step closer to death.

"Thus, I do not recommend you becoming an official night watchman. It’s fine not to accept the blade; Lord did not undergo the ceremony, and as you can see, I did not either."

She says this and pats her adorable upturned buttocks, no, her waist behind her, where her hanging Tang sword, although a Sun Blade, is noticeably different from the pair belonging to Wenren Xiongdiao, lacking an ancestral imprint.

Therefore, she is not an official night watchman, but merely a candidate night watchman.

It’s perfectly reasonable that the leader of the night watchmen doesn’t have to be an official night watchman, nor does the strongest night watchman have to be one. What’s not possible?

"Also, I actually hope you withdraw from this war. Lord never told you about the night watchmen, she likely wished the same... Lord has been exceedingly kind to me, you are her only blood, and I have the duty to ensure the continuation of the bloodline. So, perhaps you could choose to remain hidden behind the scenes..." Shangguan Yuanyi suggests.