Zombie Bodyguard

Chapter 2007: Chapter 2004: City Lord’s Mansion

Under the guidance of the Mu Yun Envoy, Lin Tian and the others walked onto the Naihe Bridge. Below the Naihe Bridge was the Wangchuan River, the water of which was blood-yellow and fishy, with the howls and cries of vengeful spirits assaulting their senses.

"Cough, cough, Mu Yun Envoy, the pollution of your river is too severe, it needs treatment." Lin Tian shook his head as he smelled the fishy wind and heard the howls.

It was originally just a joke, but the Mu Yun Envoy answered seriously, "You’re right. It is said that when the Netherworld was first born, the Wangchuan River was clean and clear, but later it transformed due to being filled with more vengeful spirits."

"However, the current Wangchuan River is too heavy with grievances. Even the Ten Halls Yama cannot handle it. It’s left to continue like this. In the Netherworld, there are places even Ghost Messengers are unwilling to go: one is Hell, another is the Blood Sea, and the last is the Wangchuan River." Mu Yun sighed and shook his head.

"What’s in the Wangchuan River? And this bridge looks so familiar..." Xiao Manxuan listened with curiosity while her eyes filled with confusion, as if trying hard to remember something, her steps unconsciously moving to the edge of the bridge.

"Don’t get close..." Mu Yun cried out in shock, her face changing drastically, and reached out to grab Xiao Manxuan.

Lin Tian was one step faster, pulling Xiao Manxuan back. Just as they stepped back, a mass of black energy surged from outside the bridge, rolling and boiling above the Wangchuan River, finally forming into a red-clothed female ghost, with red gauze fluttering, long hair flying, her entire being wrapped in black energy.

"How dare a monster spirit cause trouble on the Naihe Bridge!" Mu Yun shouted coldly, drawing the thin sword at her waist, ready to attack.

Lin Tian quickly held her back, saying, "Don’t do it, she has no malicious intent."

"What a joke, vengeful spirits in the Wangchuan River have been floating for a thousand years, full of grievances and extremely ferocious. Any Ghost Messenger should stay away..." The Mu Yun Envoy was very angry, but before she could finish speaking, she froze.

Because after the red-clothed vengeful spirit manifested, she did not go berserk but quietly floated outside the bridge.

"You are here." The red-clothed female ghost looked at Lin Tian, uttering a ghostly voice.

Under the astonished gazes of Mu Yun and Xiao Manxuan, Lin Tian nodded and actually responded to the red-clothed female ghost, "Hmm, have you not waited for the person you were waiting for?"

The red-clothed female ghost’s eyes showed a moment of confusion, finally shaking her head, "No, I haven’t found him, but I saw you."

"It’s nice to have you by her side..." The red-clothed female ghost sighed softly, then turned into a mass of black energy, melting into the Naihe Bridge, disappearing.

The sigh echoed on the Naihe Bridge, sounding like a plaintive cry, making one feel sorrowful.

"How do you know this female ghost?" Xiao Manxuan asked curiously.

"Uh, one time with Lingyu on a mission, happened to meet her, it can be considered a chance encounter. The female ghost kept her memory waiting for her lover, chose not to drink Mengpo Soup, and voluntarily entered the Wangchuan River," Lin Tian explained vaguely. Actually, he wanted to say that the mission was to save you, just that you don’t remember.

"How pitiful." Xiao Manxuan sighed softly.

The Mu Yun Envoy continued onward, saying as she walked, "Every ghost jumping into the Wangchuan River has their own story, but it’s always about not wanting to lose their memory. However, after jumping in, how many regret it, enduring a thousand years of torment. Many ghosts forget why they jumped, leaving only resentment."

"Will that red-clothed ghost end up the same?" Lin Tian asked with a slight frown.

"Once you enter the Wangchuan River, you’ll emerge a thousand years later, no matter how strong the obsessions are, who can hold on for a thousand years? I’ve seen many, some lose themselves in the Wangchuan River within three days." Mu Yun’s expression was very indifferent, as if she had seen through it all.

Lin Tian, Xiao Manxuan, and Zhang Lingyu exchanged glances, not knowing what to say. They had only lived for eighteen years, the thousand-year distance felt incredibly far. Even if Lin Tian was a zombie, he couldn’t imagine what he’d be like in a thousand years.

After passing the dangerous Wangchuan River, moving forward, the patrolling ghost soldiers gradually increased, and along the road, there were more free ghosts.

This indicated a ghost-populated area up ahead, and sure enough, after a while, a majestic ancient city appeared before them.

Black city walls, towering guard towers, a gloomy dark sky, the ancient city lay like a chaotic ancient beast, crouching between heaven and earth, seemingly ready to awaken at any moment. As they got closer, they saw the city gate beneath the city walls, with "Fengdu City" written above it.

The gates were guarded by black-armored ghost soldiers, and every ghost going in and out had to show a pass. With Mu Yun leading the way, Lin Tian and the others naturally didn’t need passes, and the ghost soldiers saluted Mu Yun, letting them pass.

Upon entering Fengdu City, the scene was completely different, like a bustling city in the human realm, filled with coming and going ghosts on the streets, and flanking the streets were lined shops, inns, wine houses, everything one might need.

It wasn’t Lin Tian’s first time here, so he wasn’t too surprised, but Xiao Manxuan was very curious, and for the little girl, it was the first time learning that a ghost city could be so lively.

Mu Yun stopped in front of a grand building, its high gates and vast courtyard exuding majesty, guarded by imposing ghost soldiers, and a large plaque engraved with the words "City Lord’s Mansion."

"The City Lord of Fengdu City’s position is special, you should be careful when meeting him," the Mu Yun Envoy reminded.

Lin Tian smiled faintly, "Our attitude depends on how the City Lord behaves. He’d better be a sensible

person, oh no, a sensible Yin Department officer."

Mu Yun was not pleased but felt helpless, which greatly puzzled Xiao Manxuan and Zhang Lingyu. This situation didn’t seem like pursuing responsibility.

"Let’s go in." Mu Yun said plainly and was about to enter.

As Lin Tian was going in, he instinctively looked around, suddenly noticing a familiar figure in the crowd, oh no, among the ghosts.

"It’s him!" Lin Tian’s heart stirred, and without time to explain, he turned and ran out.

The sudden change left the women stunned. Mu Yun thought Lin Tian was trying to escape, and in a flash appeared behind him, grabbing his shoulder forcefully pulling him back.

At this moment, the strength of the shrew was fully demonstrated. Lin Tian, unprepared, was dragged back by Mu Yun, crashing into her embrace.

Their fronts tightly pressed together, in a very ambiguous position, which appeared to outsiders as if Mu Yun actively drew Lin Tian in.

The guards of the City Lord’s Mansion were dumbfounded, "Is our cold and relentless First-class Impermanence being this forward with a man? Could it be that even an iron tree blooms?"

No matter what the guards were thinking, Lin Tian felt his back collide with a soft spot, and even through leather armor, the sensation was clear.

Unfortunately, before he could continue to savor the sensation, Mu Yun had already pushed him away. The female yaksha remained expressionless, yet in the moment of separation, Lin Tian caught a whiff of a strange fragrance.

This fragrance emanated from Mu Yun, very faint, but once smelled, it was unforgettable. It was a scent that did not belong to the human realm.

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