8: Death Knight

The night was like water, and the yellow net looked particularly eerie in this place full of Yin Qi.

Moreover, the light shimmering on it would make ghosts extremely uncomfortable.

Li Luo was very satisfied with the Ghost Subduing Art rewarded by the System.

At this moment, inside the yellow net, the charming female ghost from earlier was curled up, looking at Li Luo with a wronged expression.

She was like a wounded kitten, and some exposed skin even had red marks, as if she had been whipped.

It made one feel a touch of pity.

"This world is truly too dangerous. If you were ten times stronger, I'm afraid you really would pose a threat to me."

Li Luo said with a solemn expression.

Upon hearing this, the seductive ghost: "......"

"Hmm, don't move. I'll place a Restriction on you, and then you'll be free again."

Li Luo looked at the seductive ghost's pitiful appearance and chuckled.

"Hiss."

According to the description of the Ghost Subduing Art, Li Luo bit his finger, and a drop of fresh blood slid down.

Immediately, his finger, like a brush, dipped in this drop of fresh blood, gradually carving a blood-red pattern in the Void Realm.

"Go."

With a soft shout, as Li Luo's finger lightly tapped, like ripples spreading out, the Restriction directly imprinted itself into the seductive ghost's forehead.

The seductive ghost initially felt a hint of pain, but when the Restriction completely merged.

She even let out a comfortable sigh.

She could feel that her strength had actually increased significantly after the handsome young man in front of her planted the Restriction on her.

From a wandering ghost, she had now reached the level of a ghost soldier.

This made the seductive ghost feel that following this handsome young man in front of her had a very promising future.

At this moment, Li Luo also felt that he had established some kind of connection with this seductive ghost.

He could even perceive things through the seductive ghost's vision if he wished.

This was definitely a novel experience.

Moreover, he could feel that he now had control over this seductive ghost; with just a thought, he could easily obliterate her.

"What's your name?"

Li Luo retracted the yellow net and asked.

"Little Qian!"

Li Luo: "......"

"Revered Master, is something wrong?"

Little Qian was a little confused.

"Cough, no, it's very good."

Li Luo smiled and shook his head, wondering if some scholar would appear later.

"Hmm, now I'm giving you your first task."

Li Luo stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze seemingly piercing through space, landing on a brightly lit area in Qinghang Town in the distance.

"Revered Master, please instruct. Little Qian will do her best."

The seductive ghost Little Qian was slightly excited.

After all, this was the first task her Revered Master had given her, and she had to complete it to Perfection.

"Good."

Li Luo nodded lightly upon hearing this.

"In the distance, there's a wealthy family in Qinghang Town surnamed Qian. Their patriarch, Master Qian, is greedy and oppressive, preying on the common people and abducting virtuous women."

"Your task is to ensure he gets his just deserts!"

Li Luo said indifferently.

"Little Qian understands."

"I hate such greedy people the most!"

The seductive ghost Little Qian waved her delicate fists, saying viciously.

Seeing this, Li Luo also smiled slightly.

Little Qian actually has a strong sense of justice.

As for him, Li Luo, he wasn't particularly righteous or keen on punishing evil and promoting good.

It was simply because Master Qian had offended Li Luo before, even sending people to hunt him down.

Li Luo wasn't very magnanimous; revenge should be served hot.

It's easier to deal with the King of Hell than with a petty ghost.

Evil people need evil people to grind them down. I wonder if Master Qian will be satisfied with the seductive ghost I found for him?

"However, let me make one thing clear: when entering Qinghang Town, you must not interfere with the lives of Mortals, nor must you harm benevolent people."

"Otherwise, I will severely punish you!"

Li Luo said.

Upon hearing this, Little Qian's ghost body trembled.

Although the young man in front of her didn't look very old, the majesty radiating from his very bones made her heart flutter.

It was as if she wasn't facing a youth, but an old monster who had Cultivated for many years.

"Little Qian understands. Revered Master's intention is to punish evil and promote good. Little Qian will only act against evildoers and will absolutely not interfere with Mortal lives."

Little Qian promised.

Seeing this, Li Luo nodded with satisfaction and said, "Do well, and I, Li Luo, will naturally not treat you unfairly. Getting stronger is just the first step."

"Furthermore, later, lifting the Restriction and even bestowing the Netherworld Ghost Fire upon you is not impossible."

Carrot and stick.

Li Luo naturally understood this principle.

"Thank you, Revered Master, thank you, Revered Master."

Upon hearing this, Little Qian's face was filled with excitement.

Lifting the Restriction, and even possibly obtaining the Netherworld Ghost Fire.

One must know that the Netherworld Ghost Fire possesses unparalleled destructive power for ghosts, practically the supreme Spiritual Fire originating from the Netherworld.

This was also one of the main reasons Little Qian was willing to submit.

She hadn't expected to have the chance to obtain this Netherworld Ghost Fire in the future, which made Little Qian so excited she almost screamed.

"Go."

Li Luo gently waved his sleeve.

"Yes, Revered Master!"

Whoosh.

As his voice fell, Little Qian's figure transformed into a streak of light, heading towards Qinghang Town.

Qinghang Town.

Qian Family Manor.

Unlike the overall rustic style of Qinghang Town, the Qian Family Manor was brightly lit, exuding an air of a wealthy magnate.

"What? Being able to eat your fill isn't enough? Tell these bloodsuckers to hand over another ten percent of their harvest."

From his high seat, Master Qian roared.

"Revered Master, we can't raise it any higher, otherwise, those laborers will truly starve to death."

Below, a man who looked like an old butler said with a bitter smile.

"Hmph, they'll only work harder when they're hungry. Get out, get out."

Master Qian waved his fat, hairy hand impatiently.

The man who looked like a butler could only smile bitterly, bow, and retreat.

The entire room fell into a brief silence. Master Qian was still grumbling, seemingly dissatisfied with the harvest offered by the laborers.

"Revered Master, it's time to rest."

Just then, a dignified woman came gracefully, carrying some late-night snacks.

Although still charming, this woman was clearly in her thirties, and the corners of her eyes bore the marks of time.

"Get out, I'm not eating, and I'm not resting."

Crack.

Master Qian casually waved his hand, directly knocking away the tea and snacks.

The woman left, covering her face.

"Old hag, so annoying."

Master Qian said with disgust and disdain.

This was his wedded wife, now regarded by him as a worn-out shoe, while the concubines he had forcibly taken seemed to be very afraid of him, one by one.

However, the main reason Master Qian looked down on these women was that...

Yesterday, the maiden who sold herself to bury her father, full of ethereal Qi, actually slipped away from his grasp.

Moreover, she was abducted by that little swindler from the impoverished Haoran Sect.

The most infuriating thing was that he had hired famous assassins from around Qinghang Town to go and assassinate and snatch the girl, but they returned defeated.

What was even more infuriating was that these assassins actually fabricated an excuse that they were severely injured by the maiden.

"A bunch of good-for-nothings."

Master Qian cursed.

"I won't give up. That maiden must be mine. No woman I, your old man, has ever set my eyes on has managed to escape!"

In Master Qian's tiny, beady eyes, a fierce glint flickered.

Woo woo.....

Just then, a gust of wind swept through.

The doors and windows all opened, making the agitated Master Qian shiver with a chill.

"Yuanwai, may this servant come in?"

Just then, an incomparably seductive voice came from outside the door.

This voice, like an electric current, touched Master Qian's eardrums, actually making the fat on his body tremble like waves.

His beady eyes looked towards the door, and suddenly he saw a woman in red, with an graceful and alluring figure, a large expanse of fair skin exposed, walking gracefully towards him.

"Gulp!"

Upon seeing Little Qian, Master Qian's eyes went wide.

Too sexy.

Even Little Qian's every gesture and smile made Master Qian's Bloodline surge.

"Haha, yes, yes."

Master Qian immediately got up from his stool and lunged towards the red-clad Little Qian.

"Giggle... Yuanwai, you're so impatient."

"Come on."

Little Qian chuckled.

Master Qian's lust flared, and he directly pounced on Little Qian, chasing her relentlessly.

......

By the time Li Luo woke up and finished washing, it was already mid-morning.

He stretched a long, languid stretch.

Stepping out of the room, he saw a delicate young girl practicing swordplay under the shade of a tree not far away.

The Purple Glow Sword danced, and the sword-wielding girl was like a butterfly among flowers, full of beauty.

"Yue'er, today Revered Master will teach you swordplay."

Li Luo said with a smile.

"That's great."

Upon hearing this, Ji Yue'er bounced forward excitedly, marveling at her Revered Master's swordplay from yesterday.

"Revered Master, I've prepared breakfast for you. Let's eat first."

"Good."

......

At dawn, some people visiting graves discovered that Master Qian of Qinghang Town was lying in the graveyard, fast asleep and snoring.