Yan Shouyi walked out. Where was Bai Shixi?
Lu Jing and the others snapped back to their senses, their faces showing strange expressions.
A terrible guess flashed through Bai Yusheng's mind.
He gritted his teeth and said, "What did you do to my great-grandfather?"
Yan Shouyi laughed heartily, "What else could I have done? Only one of your great-grandfather and I could live. Now that I'm alive, he naturally ceased to exist!"
As soon as he said this, Bai Yusheng's expression changed drastically.
Although he already had a guess in his heart, receiving Yan Shouyi's answer still made Bai Yusheng feel humiliated.
His carefully laid trap not only failed to kill Yan Shouyi but also cost him dearly!
Being trapped by formations and ambushed by ghosts in the corridor earlier, the losses of subordinates were just that, dead was dead, he could train more later.
But Bai Shixi was a newly appointed Ghost King!
A living Ghost King had a huge impact on the Bai family. Not only Bai Yusheng but the entire Bai family was watching Bai Shixi's situation!
Including the Bai family ancestor sitting in the sedan chair at this very moment!
Bai Yusheng had finally managed to secure this opportunity. If things went well, becoming the next family head would be as easy as pie.
But he not only messed things up, lost subordinates, and it didn't matter if Fang Qiu and the goblins died… but Bai Shixi couldn't die!
With Bai Shixi's death, the Bai family directly lost a major general!
The ancestor couldn't possibly not be angry!
If the ancestor got angry…
Bai Yusheng couldn't help but feel a chill down his spine.
He first pretended to be sad, weeping loudly a few times, then channeled his grief into strength and questioned Yan Shouyi:
"Yan Shouyi, how dare you?!"
"How dare I not? You wanted to kill me, Bai Shixi wanted to kill me, and I'm not allowed to resist? What kind of logic is that?"
Yan Shouyi sat on the steps, reached into his satchel, and felt around, pulling out a pack of cigarettes.
This pack of cigarettes was temporarily kept by Yan Shouyi for Long Feicheng.
He lit a cigarette and smiled.
The disciples of the Lu Shan Sect couldn't help but admire Yan Shouyi's courage.
Facing the desperate situation with a Ghost King present, he still had the leisure to smoke.
"I know everything. You unfilial descendant, you actually wanted to control your ancestor. Now that Bai Shixi is dead, you're faking your grief. Bai Yusheng, you're truly despicable!"
"Fortunately, Bai Shixi was aware of the situation and was willing to give me all his treasures and commit suicide rather than become your puppet!"
"Speaking of which, I should thank you. If you hadn't ruined a good hand, I might have really died in Bai Shixi's hands tonight!"
"Thank you!"
Yan Shouyi's words made Bai Yusheng's mouth twist with rage.
His whole body trembled, never expecting his meticulous plan to be completely disrupted by Yan Shouyi.
And he had shot himself in the foot!
At this moment, Bai Yusheng's hatred for Yan Shouyi reached its peak.
He wished he could rush up and fight Yan Shouyi to the death immediately.
But reason told Bai Yusheng that even if Yan Shouyi was injured, he was still no match for Yan Shouyi.
So Bai Yusheng restrained himself.
Just as Bai Yusheng was about to say something else.
A voice came from the sedan chair behind him.
"You say Bai Shixi gave you all his treasures?"
The voice was incredibly deep, like the sound of a thousand-year-old bell.
One could imagine what kind of person was sitting in the sedan chair.
Yan Shouyi heard no emotion in the voice.
This meant that the Bai family ancestor did not care about Bai Shixi's life or death at all.
Otherwise, no matter what, he was still family, and he should at least show a little sadness.
But this Bai family ancestor actually inquired about the treasures.
This made Yan Shouyi suddenly grasp something.
So he replied with a smile, "Yes, things like the human skin umbrella, the little broken gourd, and some other odds and ends were all shoved into my hands."
The speaker was unintentional, but the listener was attentive. When the Bai family ancestor heard that the Red God Umbrella and the Eastern King Gourd were in Yan Shouyi's possession, he immediately believed Yan Shouyi's previous words.
These were Bai Shixi's cherished treasures, which he was usually reluctant to even show to others.
If Bai Shixi hadn't given these treasures to Yan Shouyi, how would Yan Shouyi have known about them?
The Bai family ancestor was silent for a moment, then slowly said:
"Leave those treasures behind, and I will spare your life. Just promise not to oppose our Bai family again."
As soon as this was said, Bai Yusheng immediately disagreed.
To kill Yan Shouyi, he had painstakingly planned and lost so many subordinates.
In the end, he even sacrificed his own great-great-great-grandfather.
If the ancestor let Yan Shouyi go, then from beginning to end, wouldn't Bai Yusheng be nothing more than a clown?
The clown was himself!
So Bai Yusheng immediately objected, "Ancestor, please don't let Yan Shouyi escape. He poses a great threat to us, and he will never be honest!"
But as soon as he spoke, Bai Yusheng realized his mistake.
As expected, the Bai family ancestor in the sedan chair snorted coldly.
Immediately after, a paper figure carrying the sedan chair stepped forward and slapped Bai Yusheng hard.
The paper figure said coldly, "This is the ancestor's will."
The slap made Bai Yusheng's head spin.
He immediately knelt on the ground and said obediently, "Ancestor, I don't mean to oppose your decision, it's just that Yan Shouyi, he is truly…"
The paper figure slapped him again, an incredibly loud slap.
Bai Yusheng dared not speak anymore.
In the Bai family, the Bai family ancestor was everything.
No one could disobey the ancestor's wishes.
Watching this scene, Yan Shouyi inexplicably felt a sense of satisfaction.
Wasn't it satisfying to see dogs fight dogs?
And being clever, he had vaguely noticed some details.
If it were just the Red God Umbrella and the Eastern King Gourd, it was unlikely to make the Bai family ancestor act this way.
But the Bai family ancestor cared so much, even going so far as to slap Bai Yusheng's face.
This meant that Bai Shixi possessed something that the Bai family ancestor cared deeply about.
What was this thing?
There was no point for Yan Shouyi to ponder it, because whether this thing was on him or not was irrelevant. The important thing was that the Bai family ancestor believed it was on him.
Just like Bai Shixi's wishful thinking that Yan Shouyi had the ability to cast the Soul Transferring Incantation.
Interesting.
All Bai family members were the same!
So, Yan Shouyi had an idea.
He took a puff of his cigarette and said lightly,
"Trading material possessions for my life sounds like a good deal, but I have a condition."
The Bai family ancestor in the sedan chair said in a deep voice, "Speak."
"Have your subordinate slap Bai Yusheng one hundred times, with each slap loud and forceful!" Yan Shouyi sneered. "I just don't like Bai Yusheng. If you make me happy, you can have all these treasures, and I swear I will never trouble your Bai family again!"
Bai Yusheng angrily said, "Yan Shouyi, don't push your luck!"
However, retribution came quickly.
The Bai family ancestor pondered for only a moment before agreeing, "Alright!"
The eight paper figures carrying the sedan chair walked towards Bai Yusheng without any hesitation.
Bai Yusheng retreated in terror, "Wait! What are you doing?! Ancestor, please don't believe Yan Shouyi!!"
But the paper figures wouldn't listen.
Four paper figures held Bai Yusheng's limbs, while four paper figures took turns slapping Bai Yusheng!
*Slap!*
"Ah!!"
*Slap!*
"Ah!!"
*Slap!*
"Ah!!"
The slaps were indeed incredibly loud, and each slap from the paper figures carried the same force.
If it were a living person, they might have gotten tired.
Bai Yusheng cried out repeatedly. His previously fair and tender face instantly swelled into a pig's head.
Yan Shouyi watched the spectacle with a faint smile.
When the four paper figures had delivered fifty slaps, Bai Yusheng had lost several teeth.
When they reached eighty slaps, Bai Yusheng had already fainted several times.
But he was quickly awakened by the intense pain!
Finally, after one hundred slaps were delivered.
As soon as the paper figures let go, Bai Yusheng collapsed on the ground.
He lay there like a dead dog, not even having the strength to curse.
The Bai family ancestor then asked, "Are you satisfied, Yan Shouyi?"
"Satisfied! Extremely satisfied!"
Yan Shouyi dropped his cigarette butt, stood up, and patted his pants.
He rummaged through his satchel and took out a piece of calligraphy and painting.
This calligraphy and painting was also a treasure given to him by Bai Shixi earlier.
"Bai family ancestor, do you recognize this thing?" Yan Shouyi asked.
The Bai family ancestor said, "It's Bai Shixi's."
"Uh-huh!"
Yan Shouyi nodded, then inexplicably conjured a flame and burned the calligraphy and painting!
The Bai family ancestor's voice carried confusion, "What do you mean by this?"
"I'm sorry, you want Bai Shixi's treasures, but I refuse to give them to you. The more you want them, the less I'll give them!" Yan Shouyi said coldly. "The Lu Ban sect originated from the common people and draws its strength from them. How can it abandon the common people? Hahahaha! Bai family ancestor, I was just playing with you. Not only will I oppose you, but I will do so to the very end. Even if you are a Ghost King, even if you have the power to kill me, as long as I have a single breath left, a single wisp of soul, I will not let you have your way!!!"
These words invigorated everyone present.
Lu Jing couldn't help but sigh, "If Yan Shouyi can be like this, how can we bow down? Shameful! Shameful!"
The disciples of the Lu Shan Sect all cast looks of admiration at Yan Shouyi.
But these gazes were often cast upon the dying.
Yan Shouyi had thoroughly angered the Bai family ancestor.
If nothing unexpected happened, he was doomed to die today.
Bai Yusheng said weakly, "Ancestor… this Yan Shouyi… he is ignorant of his own limits, and his death is not regrettable… You… shouldn't have listened to his nonsensical words just now!"
If one were to say who was the most miserable, it was Bai Yusheng!
Yan Shouyi wanted to toy with the Bai family ancestor, but he used Bai Yusheng as a punching bag.
He took a beating for no reason, and had to endure Yan Shouyi's mockery.
It was simply a great humiliation!!
The Bai family ancestor in the sedan chair remained silent for a long time.
Finally, a voice tinged with anger came out, "Yan Shouyi! You are courting death!"
*Bang!!!*
The entire sedan chair trembled violently.
A powerful force rushed towards Yan Shouyi!
Yan Shouyi, who had just stood up, was forced to kneel on one knee by the immense power, unable to move!
Is this the strength of the Bai family ancestor?
The true Ghost King is so terrifying!
Yan Shouyi was immensely shocked, and at the same time, he once again felt the threat of death.
It was as if, as long as the Bai family ancestor willed it, his life and death would be decided in an instant!