Urban Undying Lord
Chapter 103 - 103 103 Yin Crow Seeking Recommendation and Favorites

103: Chapter 103: Yin Crow (Seeking Recommendation and Favorites) 103: Chapter 103: Yin Crow (Seeking Recommendation and Favorites) Just as Ye Xuan was feeling restless and troubled,

suddenly, a strange noise reached his ears, causing him to look toward the source of the sound.

A dark spirit, black as ink, was lurking alongside the path of light, and just as a lost soul had stepped onto the path, the dark spirit suddenly transformed into a ferocious gaping mouth and violently swallowed the lost soul before quickly speeding away into the distance, as if fearing that some entity might discover it.

“Hmm?”

Watching such a scene, Ye Xuan’s expression stiffened, then a hint of ecstasy rose in his eyes, and he immediately left the path of light, transforming into a burst of blood-red light as he furiously pursued the black spirit.

Whoosh!

The ghostly wind roared, the void trembled, and the black spirit, sensing someone chasing after it, became greatly disturbed and fled desperately forward.

“Can you escape?”

Suddenly, Ye Xuan appeared in front of the black spirit, and as he struck out with his palm, a surge of blood light erupted, knocking the black spirit to the ground.

“Alive…

a living person…

How could a living person exist in Yama Hell?” the black spirit said in a ghostly tone.

When he looked up and saw Ye Xuan, he let out a sound of utter horror.

“So you do possess self-awareness,” Ye Xuan’s eyes sparkled, and his previously restless mood eased somewhat.

“Tell me, who are you, and why are you different from the other lost souls, having your own consciousness?” Ye Xuan walked slowly forward until he stood beside the black spirit, the blood light in his eyes almost tangibly icy, causing the spirit to tremble violently.

“Immortal…

my name is Yin Crow…

Mercy, oh Immortal…” Looking at the fearsome blood light around Ye Xuan, the black spirit shook and pleaded.

“Don’t be afraid, I won’t hurt you, I just want to ask you a few questions,” Ye Xuan replied with a warm smile, quickly retracting the blood light surrounding him, which visibly stabilized Yin Crow’s emotions.

“Immortal, this is not a place to talk, let us move to another location to discuss further.”

Yin Crow, sensing that Ye Xuan had no intention of harming him, quickly bowed respectfully and, with great trepidation, glanced around the vast emptiness before quickly leading the way ahead.

Soon, under Yin Crow’s guidance, the two arrived at a secluded attic in Fengdu City, and only upon entering the attic did Yin Crow’s panic subside.

“You seem very afraid, what are you afraid of?” Although Yin Crow had no physical form, Ye Xuan could feel his fear and thus voiced his inquiry.

“Immortal may not be aware, but Yama Hell is dense with rules.

Previously, when I devoured a lost soul, I took a risk that nearly cost me my life.

If the Laws of Heaven and Earth detect it, my soul will scatter and perish,” Yin Crow explained, still visibly shaken.

Listening to Yin Crow’s explanation, Ye Xuan nodded, clearly convinced by the truth in his words, as he had himself faced retribution from the Laws of Heaven and Earth when investigating the headless Ghost General.

“Tell me, why do you devour lost souls, and what exactly are you?” Ye Xuan asked softly.

As Ye Xuan raised his inquiries, Yin Crow slowly recounted his origin story, further enlightening Ye Xuan about Fengdu City.

According to Yin Crow, he did not know who he was in his former life, only gaining consciousness upon appearing in Fengdu City.

Initially, he aimlessly wandered, but as time passed, he was horrified to find himself continuously being pulled towards the Six Paths portal, as if it sought to devour him.

On a fortuitous occasion, Yin Crow discovered that devouring dead souls could stabilize his soul body and even free him from the pull of the Six Paths of Reincarnation, but devouring dead souls was extremely dangerous, always risking soul scattering.

To survive, Yin Crow would take risks from time to time, which was what Ye Xuan had witnessed earlier.

As Yin Crow slowly narrated, Ye Xuan also learned that Yin Crow was not an exception, many conscious ghost spirits like him were lurking in Fengdu City, but these conscious ghost spirits had precarious existences, periodically destroyed by the Heaven and Earth Laws.

After understanding these circumstances, a gleam of light flashed across Ye Xuan’s eyes as if weighing something, yet he remained silent for a long time, which made Yin Crow feel uneasy, constantly stealing glances at Ye Xuan from the corner of his eye.

“Have you ever seen this person?” Ye Xuan asked, pointing in the air where the visage of Ye Ling’er appeared.

“Immortal, please excuse me.

I have never seen this person, and besides, Fengdu City is too vast, with souls entering daily as numerous as fish crossing a river.

If you really want to find her, I’m afraid…” Yin Crow hesitated to speak.

Hearing Yin Crow’s answer, a look of disappointment surfaced in Ye Xuan’s eyes, which sparked a thought in Yin Crow.

His eyes shifted slightly as he tentatively said, “Although I haven’t seen this person, there’s a way to find out her whereabouts, but it’s extremely dangerous.

I don’t know if You…”

“Hmm?”

Ye Xuan narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at Yin Crow indifferently, saying, “What method?”

“Immortal, please understand.

Yama Hell was once governed by Immortals.

Although they died through Time, the Book of Life and Death in the Yama Hall remains intact.

If you could obtain it, finding this person would be a trifle.”

“Book of Life and Death?”

Ye Xuan muttered to himself, his gaze toward the ghost spirit showing a hint of a strange glint.

Previously, Yin Crow claimed not to have any memories from his living days, but how did he know that in those distant times, Yama Hell was governed by Immortals?

Clearly, Yin Crow was lying.

Perhaps feeling the change in Ye Xuan’s gaze, Yin Crow’s breath hitched, and he hurriedly spoke up to explain, “Immortal, please forgive me.

I have seen some texts in Fengdu City that mentioned this, but as for whether the Book of Life and Death exists or not, I am not certain.”

“No matter, if you can help me, why would I suspect you?” Ye Xuan smiled warmly, though a streak of blood flashed across his eyes before quietly disappearing.

Seeing the smile on Ye Xuan’s face, Yin Crow breathed a sigh of relief and seized the moment to coax, “Immortal, if you could obtain the Book of Life and Death, you might be able to control the Six Paths of Reincarnation, and in this vast Fengdu City, you would be the supreme being.”

Looking at Yin Crow’s eager, ingratiating expression, Ye Xuan’s smile grew even warmer, and he affectionately patted Yin Crow’s shoulder, saying, “You are doing well.

If I truly obtain the Book of Life and Death, I will certainly not ill-treat you.”

“Me?

I dare not claim credit.

As long as the Immortal obtains the Book of Life and Death and can govern the Six Paths of Reincarnation, my life will be secure.

That’s already more than enough for me,” Yin Crow knelt on the ground, continuously kowtowing and expressing his gratitude to Ye Xuan.

A cold smile curled at Ye Xuan’s lips, then vanished tracelessly, as he helped Yin Crow up, saying, “Tell me, where is this Book of Life and Death, and how can I obtain it?”

“It is said that the Book of Life and Death is on the desk in the Yama Hall, but the Yama Hall is protected by a Sealing Array.

To enter, one must break the seal.

I wonder if You…” Yin Crow again hesitated to speak.

“You lead the way, I also want to see for myself what this Yama Hall looks like,” Ye Xuan’s smile remained constant.

Both harbored their own schemes, but this understanding had not yet been breached.

Yin Crow’s eyes briefly showed a sinister glint as he looked down.

When he raised his head again, he became even more respectful toward Ye Xuan.

“Immortal, please follow me.”

Following Yin Crow’s lead, the two walked out of the pavilion, heading toward the heart of Fengdu City.