After a brief and "friendly" meeting with Zhen Zhidao and his group, Yan Shouyi and his party finally arrived at the back door of Shi Jing's mansion.
Although this was the central area of the Ghost City, because it was Shi Jing's mansion, no merchants dared to open shops or set up stalls here, making it starkly different from the bustling Ghost City. The surroundings were very quiet.
This quietness in the Ghost City made it appear overly deserted, even eerie.
However, this also made things convenient for Yan Shouyi and his companions. Apart from encountering Zhen Zhidao and his group, there were no other obstacles on their way.
Yan Shouyi was still wondering why Zhen Zhidao, whom he had never met before, was so afraid of his group. Long Feicheng had only sneezed, and Zhen Zhidao had acted like a startled bird, even fleeing into the ground in fear.
Could it be because of his second uncle's presence?
Or perhaps Li Genmiao had specifically instructed them not to conflict with them?
In any case, it couldn't be because of Xiao Long…
As he pondered, they had already arrived at the large gate of Shi Mansion's back door.
Looking back, the ten Ghost Kings were still fighting fiercely in the sky. The battle could not be resolved in a short period, but some Ghost Kings were already injured. Perhaps by dawn, a victor would emerge.
By then, who knew how many more Ghost Kings would perish.
Taohua Ying also noticed the situation in the sky and said wistfully, "I am so glad I met Young Master and Young Lady early on. Otherwise, I would be counted among the Ghost Kings fighting in the sky."
Yan Shouyi coughed twice. If it were possible, he would naturally prefer to defeat those ten Ghost Kings honorably.
But they weren't strong enough, were they?
"All's fair in war. Why resort to force when a problem can be solved with brains?" Lin Ziqian was quite supportive of Yan Shouyi's approach.
Long Feicheng surveyed the back door of Shi Mansion and asked,
"Are there still guards inside Shi Jing's mansion?"
Taohua Ying replied, "There are bound to be. But since he wants to kill five Ghost Kings, he must have mobilized his entire force. At most, he would leave one or two powerful subordinates, with the rest being the elderly, the weak, the sick, and powerless servants."
Taohua Ying paused, then asked Lin Ziqian,
"Miss, shall I go ahead and scout the way, kill everyone who needs to be killed, and then lead you in?"
This was a good suggestion, but Lin Ziqian had no intention of letting Taohua Ying go into battle alone.
She shook her soul-summoning bell, and soon the Ghost Warrior Heichuan Lu appeared.
Seemingly due to Lin Ziqian's deliberate cultivation, Heichuan Lu was now much more imposing than when he was under Fukada Ichiro. Not only had his physique become taller, but he had also changed his armor and was wearing a fierce ghost-god mask on his face. Just looking at him conveyed his imposing aura.
Taohua Ying was slightly surprised. Although Heichuan Lu did not possess Ghost King level strength, he was certainly not weak. He could easily become a confidant if he were by any Ghost King's side.
Heichuan Lu was loyal only to Lin Ziqian and did not even acknowledge Yan Shouyi. After appearing, he knelt before Lin Ziqian, like a devoted warrior.
"You and Taohua go into the mansion and scout the way," Lin Ziqian commanded.
Heichuan Lu was a ghost from Japan and did not understand the language of others. Although Lin Ziqian spoke Chinese, Heichuan Lu actually understood through the mental link that existed with Lin Ziqian.
So, Heichuan Lu kowtowed to pay his respects, silently drew his katana, and followed behind Taohua Ying.
Taohua Ying thought to herself: Am I and this guy… colleagues?
Long Feicheng chuckled, "Brother Yan, Sister-in-law now has both a bodyguard and a maid. What do we have?"
"We have…"
Yan Shouyi thought for a moment. It seemed inappropriate to release Sanyuan to attract attention now.
But he wasn't completely without resources.
So, he took out the Yin Wood and directly summoned the faceless ghost Yan Gui.
Faceless ghosts were a relatively special existence among ghosts. Their bodies could transform into ghost energy at any time, passing through cracks, and could also condense into form at any time.
However, because their combat effectiveness was not strong, Yan Shouyi rarely let Yan Gui appear.
But the current Yan Gui was different. It floated in mid-air, its sinister face hidden behind a mass of black ghost energy, like a small dark cloud, exuding an invisible pressure.
Taohua Ying exclaimed in surprise, "I've never seen a faceless ghost cultivate to such a level! How many years has this faceless ghost been dead?"
Lin Ziqian was also very surprised. She knew Yan Gui's cultivation level and it shouldn't have reached this level in such a short time. It seemed that Yan Shouyi had gained a lot more during their time in Qiantang.
Yan Shouyi smiled, "The lantern of the night watchman has the ability to purify spirits. I fed half of the soul of the Qiantang Ghost King to Yan Gui, and now Yan Gui also has some combat power."
Yan Gui was also loyal and did not forget to thank Yan Shouyi, "Thank you, Boss, for the grace of rebirth!"
Taohua Ying counted the numbers. With her, Heichuan Lu, and Yan Gui, sweeping through Shi Mansion would not be a problem.
However, Yan Shouyi was not done yet. He even summoned Zhu Shanzao, who had not appeared for a long time!
Taohua Ying was shocked again.
The young master was also a spirit medium!
But why were the young master's immortal spirits so strange? Not a weasel or a fox, but an ugly wild boar?!
After Zhu Shanzao appeared, it stretched lazily and said, "If you didn't let me out soon, I would have been suffocated!"
"Sorry, I'll let you out to get some fresh air often in the future," Yan Shouyi comforted it.
But in reality, Zhu Shanzao did not resent Yan Shouyi at all. It wished it could sleep in Yan Shouyi's body for another hundred years. After all, immortal spirits cultivated within spirit mediums, and the speed was far more effective than cultivating on their own outside.
Unlike Heichuan Lu and Yan Gui, Zhu Shanzao and Yan Shouyi had a cooperative relationship, so it did not require many formalities. Instead, seeing the new face of Taohua Ying, it even teased her deliberately, "Yo, have you taken a concubine?"
Lin Ziqian rolled her eyes and punched Zhu Shanzao's head, almost knocking out its eyeballs.
Taohua Ying was also extremely apprehensive and quickly explained that she was Lin Ziqian's maid.
She dared not have any improper thoughts about Yan Shouyi, her task was to serve Lin Ziqian wholeheartedly.
Having been hit, Zhu Shanzao could only force a smile. This also indicated that Lin Ziqian was the undisputed mistress of the team, and no one could shake her position.
The temporary squad was thus formed.
Taohua Ying, Heichuan Lu, Yan Gui, and Zhu Shanzao were ready to enter Shi Mansion.
"Once we go in, follow me," Taohua Ying sighed and said, "I lived in this Shi Mansion for some time."
Taohua Ying had a period of "marriage" with Shi Jing, and she had not hidden this fact from Yan Shouyi.
However, the moment Taohua Ying entered Shi Mansion, her gaze changed slightly, with a hint of coldness flashing in the depths of her eyes.
No one noticed Taohua Ying's abnormality.
The guards and servants in Shi Mansion never expected anyone to dare to break into the mansion, so they did not put up strict defenses. They were quickly and silently cleared out by the four.
Meanwhile, Shi Jing, who was in a fierce battle with the Ghost Kings at Fenglai Tower, was completely unaware.
While he was in the middle of a group battle, Yan Shouyi and his group were directly attacking his base with reinforcements!