I Can Recognize Everything, But the Information is Wrong
Chapter 496 - 458: Seeking Help from the Evil Spirit

Chapter 496: Chapter 458: Seeking Help from the Evil Spirit

Near the outskirts of the county, the presence of evil spirits was noticeably less than in the deep mountains.

Elder Zhang led Tian Lin from north to south, where the Day Patrol Deities began to appear more frequently.

Compared to the Night Patrol Deities, a few Day Patrol Deities had already developed intelligence.

They might disguise themselves as living beings, building houses and caves to reside like cultivators.

In reality, as long as these Day Patrol Deities did not kill or commit sins, even Buddhists would not treat them as monsters.

"With these Day Patrol Deities, using counterfeit currency may deceive them. But making friends lies in sincerity; acting falsely is not the way to form connections!"

Previously, Elder Zhang had said counterfeit currency would suffice, but now he seemed to have changed his mind—

Ultimately, it was because Night Patrol Deities had cultivation that was too low and lacked ’human rights’.

They arrived at a grove and saw an immense courtyard situated on the hillside.

A stream flowed from west to east on the hill!

Moreover, a bamboo bridge had been built over the stream.

Just by looking at the bamboo bridge and the small courtyard, there was an illusion of an expert recluse living in seclusion.

But if a true mortal, or even a cultivator, who would choose to live here in a residence?

Especially after eating the True Eye Fruit, Tian Lin could easily see through this illusion.

The stream on the slope was real, and the bridge over the stream was real too. But the so-called courtyard was actually a large grave that had endured for unknown years.

Tian Lin could even see the tombstone, which recorded the deceased’s life: born in the seventeenth year of Qing’an, he studied at Hongwu Academy, repeatedly failed the exams, and eventually only achieved the status of a Scholar.

In the Fairy Cave, Tian Lin had seen the imperial examinations of the Daqi Dynasty.

The so-called Scholars definitely had Foundation Establishment.

Consequently, it was known that the grave owner was a scholar at the end times during the Daqi Dynasty, and this scholar had at least Foundation Establishment Realm cultivation.

"Zhou Bingsheng from Yulin greets the two dao friends. May I know why the two dao friends have come?"

When Tian Lin and Elder Zhang descended on the hill, they did not hide their presence, as a gesture of goodwill.

And this scholar from the Daqi Dynasty, though only equivalent to the Golden Core Realm, did not flee in fear due to Elder Zhang’s sudden visit.

He brought his family, all coming out of the house to greet them, clearly treating them as honored guests.

"I, Zhang, am visiting to find someone, and may thus trouble you, Dao Friend Zhou, for forgiveness!"

Although Elder Zhang had not eaten the True Eye Fruit, his cultivation destined him to see through the fact that the family before him were ghosts, not humans.

However, in Elder Zhang’s view, these spirits were no different from ’dao friends’.

Being impressed by their deep cultivation, Elder Zhang was more inclined to see them as peers and treated them with extra courtesy.

"May I ask which person Dao Friend Zhang is looking for, and is that person human or ghost?"

Zhou Bingsheng said, "Recently, Yulin has been plagued by locust swarms, and quite a few mortal cultivators have died. I could not bear to see these mortal cultivators become wandering ghosts after death, so I have taken in some of them. But I am not sure which among them is whom Dao Friend Zhang is seeking."

After speaking, he instructed his steward: "Summon all the wandering spirits we’ve recently taken in and let Dao Friend Zhang take a look."

The steward received the order and returned to the house, meanwhile Zhou Bingsheng invited Elder Zhang and Tian Lin inside.

If Tian Lin were alone, he naturally dared not enter the Day Patrol Deity’s ’house’.

But Elder Zhang was Mid-stage Nascent Soul, unless there was someone with cultivation higher than him, there was nothing Elder Zhang should fear.

The two followed Zhou Bingsheng, along with Zhou Bingsheng’s family, into the house.

From Tian Lin’s perspective, Zhou Bingsheng and his many children were entirely indistinguishable from living humans. If not for seeing the ghost energy on them, Tian Lin would dare not treat them as spirits.

Soon, Zhou Bingsheng’s steward had gathered about a hundred wandering ghosts in the courtyard.

These wandering ghosts, though dressed as servants, were all wearing silk and satin.

And these wandering ghosts, at most only had Night Patrol Deity cultivation, naturally there was no trace of Mei Xianfu among them.

Fortunately, Elder Zhang did not hope to find Mei Xianfu all at once.

He looked at these people and shook his head.

Zhou Bingsheng observed, "I assume that being a close friend of Elder Zhang, one’s cultivation wouldn’t be weak. Such a person, even if becoming a ghost, wouldn’t willingly become a servant in my household."

Elder Zhang then asked him, "Dao Friend has resided here for quite some time, correct? Are you familiar with Mei Xianfu who lives near the southern suburbs of Beiyed County?"

Zhou Bingsheng replied, "Only recently with the resurgence of ghost energy have I managed to live among humans. Previously, I spent my days dully inside the grand tomb, knowing little of the outside world."

He continued, "Mei Xianfu’s name, I have indeed heard. It is said this fairy holds the Divine Tree, capable of eradicating flying locusts and preventing evil spirits from invading.

Moreover, it is said that this fairy not only possesses strong cultivation but is also beautiful and compelling—some of my friends even wish to propose marriage. Unfortunately, the fairy’s Divine Tree isolates inside and outside, my friend who wished to propose was turned away by her Divine Tree before he could meet her."

Tian Lin listened with astonishment, not expecting Mei Xianfu to have such stories attached to her.

Tian Lin could not help but ask, "Dao Friend’s friend is a ghost cultivator, right? Can ghost cultivators and living humans truly marry?"

Zhou Bingsheng responded, "It’s nothing unusual! Since ancient times, while yin marriages are rare, they certainly exist.

Especially now with the Daqi Dynasty fallen, the Heavenly Court no longer governs this world. Now with yin and yang tangled, order already turned upside down—so cohabiting with ghosts and humans won’t incur punishment from heaven and earth."

Tian Lin was momentarily speechless!

In today’s world, yin and yang are indeed reversed. When people die with no place to go, unable to enter the Netherworld, they remain in the living world. The immense evil spirits in Beiyed County are evident proof of this.

"Dao Friend’s friend was a Day Patrol Deity, correct?"

Tian Lin asked another question.

"My friend had cultivation similar to mine—though if you suspect my friend abducted Mei Xianfu, that would be a grave error."

Zhou Bingsheng calmly explained, "Though we have become ghosts, we are all scholars from the Daqi Dynasty. The love for beauty is universal, but we absolutely would not offend or abruptly treat the fair lady."

Tian Lin nodded, though inwardly he remained doubtful.

Elder Zhang stated, "Mei Xianfu is my disciple; she vanished a few days ago and her fate is unknown! Since your friend knows Mei Xianfu, I would like your friend’s assistance in finding her."

"This task is simple!"

Zhou Bingsheng replied without hesitation, "Although my cultivation is not high, I have numerous friends. These friends all have Day Patrol Deity cultivation and are surrounded by many Night Patrol Deities at their command—

Please provide a picture of Mei Xianfu, and I will make thousands of copies. These copies will be given to my friends, allowing them to search for Mei Xianfu’s whereabouts according to the pictures."

Elder Zhang said, "If this matter can be accomplished, I shall offer a generous reward."

He sought the Day Patrol Deities to leverage their command over Night Patrol Deities and spirits.

Once the power of the evil spirits in Beiyed County can be mobilized, finding Mei Xianfu will be merely a matter of time.