Yan Shouyi harbored pity for solitary ghosts, but he showed no mercy to any that began to harm others.
Before the Night Watchman could make a move, Yan Shouyi threw out the Wooden Bird Sanyuan.
Modified by Yan Shouyi, the Sanyuan, even without the Wooden Puppet Sky Law, already appeared remarkably powerful and sharp.
It landed on the windowsill where the female ghost intended to flee, its wings spread wide, emitting a piercing cry. The Golden Light Incantation surged from its body, instantly sealing the window!
The female ghost, unable to dodge, crashed into the golden light and was immediately sent screaming back.
Witnessing this display, the Night Watchman was greatly astonished.
He turned to stare at Yan Shouyi, "Are you a descendant of Lu Ban?"
To prevent the Night Watchman from attacking him again, Yan Shouyi quickly raised both hands, "Brother, we're on the same side!"
"My apologies, I mistook you for an accomplice of this female ghost just now." The Night Watchman was decent enough to immediately apologize to Yan Shouyi.
Judging by the sound of the Night Watchman's voice, he seemed rather young and was likely not the same Night Watchman mentioned in the翁千 (Wēng Qiān) register.
Fortunately, this man was reasonable, and the misunderstanding was quickly cleared.
Yan Shouyi reminded him, "Let's deal with the female ghost first, and then we can chat!"
As he spoke, the ferocious female ghost lunged at Kong Xuan once more.
The female ghost was rather cunning. Knowing she was no match for Yan Shouyi and the Night Watchman, she targeted Kong Xuan!
Kong Xuan, in a panic, crouched on the ground, covering her head and afraid to look.
Just as the female ghost was about to reach Kong Xuan, the Night Watchman's Zhanmadai (Zhan Ma Dao) appeared, blocking the path between Kong Xuan and the ghost.
The female ghost's already ferocious face contorted into an even more terrifying grimace.
"Get out of the way!" the Night Watchman roared.
This bellow actually sent the female ghost tumbling backward!
Yan Shouyi couldn't help but remark, "The Night Watchman's voice is truly like iron. He can scare away evil spirits just by standing still, how efficient!"
The female ghost still tried to escape, but now both windows of Kong Xuan's house were blocked: one by Sanyuan, and the other by the late-arriving Han San and Long Feicheng.
The female ghost was now at her wit's end, with nowhere to go!
To deal with this female ghost, Yan Shouyi didn't even need to use his Soul Slayer Blade.
He held a Palm Thunder Talisman in his palm, steadily approaching the ghost, and warned,
"Since you are already dead, why cling to the mortal world? Wouldn't it be better to enter the cycle of reincarnation and find release?"
To his surprise, the female ghost maintained her sanity, not only speaking human language but also threatening Yan Shouyi in return:
"You foolish outsider, this is Qiantang. How dare you touch me?"
Yan Shouyi had encountered many female ghosts, but this was the first time he had seen one so arrogant when facing death.
Before Yan Shouyi could get angry, Long Feicheng couldn't contain himself:
"Hey! Are you trying to provoke me? Do you know who my elder brother is? How dare you speak to a descendant of Lu Ban like that? Are you asking for a beating!"
Long Feicheng jumped into Kong Xuan's room and swung his sword directly at the female ghost.
Strangely, the female ghost did not dodge or evade. She continued to hold her head high, her gaze ferocious, as if to say: You wouldn't dare strike me even if I gave you ten times the courage!
However, the female ghost had clearly misjudged Long Feicheng's boldness. With a swift movement of his hand and sword, Long Feicheng decapitated the female ghost!
Seeing this, the Night Watchman became anxious and even removed his mask, but he was too late to stop Long Feicheng.
"You... you actually cut her?!"
The severed head of the female ghost lay on the ground, its face filled with shock.
Long Feicheng sneered, "If I want to cut you, I'll cut you. Do I need to pick a special day?"
Han San chimed in, "That's right. Exorcising ghosts and subduing demons is our duty. Furthermore, you dared to set your sights on Xuanxuan, don't you know she's under our protection!"
He couldn't let Long Feicheng have all the glory.
The female ghost, filled with resentment, roared fiercely, "Scoundrels... scoundrels! You two, state your names, and I swear, even if my soul is scattered, I will never forgive you!!"
Han San sneered, "I act under my true name. I am Han San, a disciple of Mount Mao!"
Long Feicheng, shouldering his Caiwei Sword, chuckled and said, "Heh, I refuse to tell you. I want you to die with regrets, hahahaha!"
Hearing this, the female ghost was indeed enraged, and her head and body immediately dissipated into nothingness.
She truly died with regrets!
Seeing the female ghost die so miserably, Long Feicheng and Han San were extremely amused.
"Brother Long is truly formidable, killing not just the body but the spirit!"
"Ah, Brother Han, you flatter me, I was merely showing my deference!"
The scene of them praising each other was quite harmonious.
However, despite the female ghost's death, the Night Watchman's expression did not improve. Instead, he seemed to be facing a rather difficult situation.
When the Night Watchman removed his mask, a very young face was revealed, appearing to be around the same age as Yan Shouyi and the others.
Yan Shouyi noticed the Night Watchman's troubled expression and asked, "What's wrong? The female ghost is dead. Seeing your expression, it seems you've encountered some trouble."
The Night Watchman sighed and shook his head, "You shouldn't have killed that female ghost."
Long Feicheng was immediately displeased, "Demons, monsters, evil spirits, malevolent ghosts – if I kill them, I kill them. What is there to be said about whether it should or shouldn't be done?"
Han San also disagreed with the Night Watchman's statement, "Malevolent ghosts harm people, how can they not be killed? You, as a Night Watchman, dare not kill harmful malevolent ghosts. No wonder the Yin energy here is so heavy, frightening our Xuanxuan. You scared Xuanxuan, which made Xuanxuan upset. When Xuanxuan is upset, I can't sleep at night. If I can't sleep, my health deteriorates, and if my health deteriorates, who will carry the heavy burden of Mount Mao in the future, and who will protect the safety of the common people of the world?! Am I right, Xuanxuan?"
Han San, the true sycophant, was clearly uncomfortable without three sentences of flattery.
The Night Watchman, however, did not seem angered by their words. He simply explained calmly,
"You must be outsiders; you don't understand the rules of Qiantang."
"What rules does Qiantang have?" Yan Shouyi asked in confusion.
"Qiantang has five Ghost King families. The female ghost you just killed was a descendant of the Yu family, the most powerful among the five Ghost King families."
Long Feicheng: "..."
Han San also couldn't help but gulp.
He hesitated for a moment and asked, "What will happen if we killed her?"
"The Yu family members always seek retribution," the Night Watchman replied.
Han San still held onto a sliver of hope and forced a smile, "We killed her quickly. The Yu family shouldn't know it was us. If we leave Qiantang soon, there shouldn't be any problem, right?"
The Night Watchman shook his head, "There were several young ghosts from the Yu family hiding outside earlier, and that female ghost deliberately tried to trick you into revealing yourselves before she died."
Trick them?
Han San recalled that he had indeed revealed his identity and confessed everything earlier!
And the little ghosts outside had heard it all clearly!
This meant that before tonight was over, the Ghost King of the Yu family would know that his descendant was killed by Han San, a disciple of Mount Mao, right here!
Good heavens, this was indeed a huge problem!
Long Feicheng exclaimed with great relief, "Fortunately, I didn't say anything earlier. If the Yu family seeks revenge, they'll only come after you, Brother Han. I think our fate together has ended. Let's part ways here!"
Han San angrily retorted, "You were calling me brother just now, how can you change your tune faster than a woman?!"
Long Feicheng chuckled, "I, Long Feicheng, have survived this long thanks to three things."
"Being cowardly, lacking loyalty, and betraying brothers... I'm doing it!" Han San was so angry his liver ached, and he lamented meeting such a person.