n't put gold on your own face, what are you Are you worth the risk for us to come in!"She let out a few bursts of "hahas," her face contorted with redness. "The gate to the underworld has been severe...How did this little yellow guy come out of the house to greet us

The fox demon's aura following us was quite strong, and all the spirits along the way avoided it. But this little yellow furball just charged right up to us, ignoring everything, trying to win us over with its cuteness

But they were still young, their cultivation shallow, and the smell of fur was still strong. Standing far away in the open field, it wasn't that noticeable. But now, rushing straight to us, the scent was truly unbearable.

I held my nose and asked, "Little ones, why aren't you staying comfortably in your nest What are you doing out here There are so many ghosts and spirits around here, don't scare yourselves back into hiding."

The scabbard was too narrow, the little yellow creature couldn't hold it steady with its two hands and two feet. It slipped to the bottom of the scabbard, its fluffy tail swaying back and forth beneath it. It glared at me with its big, round eyes.

"They were startled and ran out of their nest," Mu Wanchen said.

“What's the matter” I frowned and looked. Sure enough, two furry heads were peeking out from behind the rocks in the distance, the rest of the little yellow skins hiding there, this one was braver and ran out to greet us.

"Who came in What did you see" Mu Wanchen asked, frowning.

The little yellow creature let out a series of squeaks, sounding as if it were frightened witless.

Fortunately, Mu Wanchen could understand what they meant. Just now at the mouth of the valley, Mu Wanchen said that a woman had brought a large Gu spirit near here. The woman left on her own, but the Gu spirit entered the barrier and the village, and there was a fight.

These little yellow ones were startled, it must be that the Gu spirit who entered here caused quite a commotion.

"...A snake" Mu Wanchen asked in doubt.

The little yellow creature nodded pitifully. If it weren't for the strong smell on its body, I would have reached out to pat its head and comfort it.

"Another snake" I frowned slightly.

“Using snakes to brew poison is the most popular method among many wizards. Snakes are creatures that love yin and evil energy, making them easier to communicate with and more obedient to commands. They are also the easiest poison materials to find among many.” Mu Wanchen explained.

The remaining five poisons are difficult to collect, and their spiritual properties are lacking. Ordinary people with average magical aptitude should only use snakes as the most stable option.

I nodded and said, "Could that woman be my senior sister She tried to get the martial arts techniques from Ms. Xue before, but she failed, so she might try here There must be a lot of important things hidden here... after all, three or four generations of witches have lived here."

"There's a good chance... she's overseas, in those mountains and forests where snakes are everywhere. It would be convenient for her to cultivate poisons there, but with her abilities, she probably couldn't refine something as massive as the Dragon King serpent spirit." Mu Wanchen held me close and hurried forward.

This village, under a somber sky veiled in thick gloom, presented a scene of dilapidated structures. Most of the small courtyards and houses were in shambles: walls had gaping holes, roofs leaked tiles, and some even caved in halfway.

In such a place, that quaint old courtyard is truly eye-catching.

As dusk settled, only two lanterns hanging by the doorway could be seen in the darkness.

" ...Did we hang lanterns before " I tilted my head, trying hard to remember.

It's as if Ms. Xue had directly abducted me to the courtyard... I can't recall these environmental details anymore, only that gaunt old woman who looked like a monster or zombie.

That was my great-grandmother.

"I didn't notice either, but this lantern is rather odd..." Mu Wanchen frowned slightly.

Isn't that right, these lanterns, these lanterns... only the dead would hang them in their homes, right

This is a paper lantern.

It was just missing a large "Rest in Peace" written in black ink on top.

The candlelight within the paper lanterns flickered faintly, casting an eerie glow amidst the dark mountains and dimly lit village.

This is not a normal village; except for this courtyard, the other houses will not light up. There is absolutely no need for "lighting" in this village.

Two lanterns are hanging at the door. Are they meant to guide someone

I rubbed my goosebumps and whispered, "That lantern looks so creepy..."

"Come closer and take a look, it's even more horrifying." Mu Wanchen said calmly.

He placed me on the ground, and with him and the fox demon following us, I felt no fear. I walked straight to the door.

The small, bluestone steps were bathed in the white glow of the lanterns. As I climbed the stairs, I didn't feel a chill or any ghostly presence, but rather a sense of coolness.

Cool and serene, bathed in moonlight.

But a faint metallic smell lingered in the air. I looked up, and at the bottom half of the lantern, there were several bloody fingerprints.

The color was deep, probably left by someone who hung lanterns.

In my mind, I pictured the ancient house with its lanterns hanging from poles. I could almost see the eerie figure of Granny Tai, trembling as she held up the lanterns and hung them in front of the door.

Is she okay

I felt a little uneasy and reached out to knock on the door.

The rusty doorknob creaked as I grasped it. I rattled it a few times, then began rapping on the door impatiently.

"Grandma, Grandma, are you alright" I called out several times.

Mu Wanchen stood behind me. With him there, I felt braver and shouted louder, my voice echoing far across the deserted village.

I'm not afraid of startling anything strange or evil. Although the surroundings are gloomy, nothing reckless has come over to provoke us.

Either they had been scared off before, or they were intimidated by Mu Wanchen and the fox demon's aura.

"Aunt Tai! Are you still there I've been knocking!" I pounded on the door anxiously, my heart racing. If she didn't answer soon, I was going to break it down.

"You move a little bit." Mu Wanchen sighed: "Always forgetting that you're pregnant, are you"

He walked up and pinched my wrist, pulling me back towards him.

"But there's no sound inside!" I shook his hand off and pressed my ear against the door, trying to listen.

In the distance, there seemed to be a faint whisper of wind and echo, but nothing clear could be heard.

"Break in This wall is still pretty high…" I looked at the towering brick wall, and with my pregnant belly, trying to climb over it seemed unrealistic.

Mu Wanchen glared at me: "Can you just destroy doors like that"

I pouted. Maybe for policemen, breaking down a door was just part of the job, but in the yin-yang world, a door wasn't just two wooden boards.

A door is the most important "air vent" for a house's entry and exit. Whether it's the yang energy of a yang dwelling or the yin energy of a yin tomb, both need a door to act as a barrier.

When setting up a spell formation, the gate also serves as an important position. Breaking in carelessly might destroy certain "barriers" and the formation itself.

"I'll go in first. I don't know if there's a magic formation behind the door. This place is already surrounded by negative energy. If we're not careful, we might disrupt the balance here," Mu Wanchen said.

"...But I'm scared outside, you know Without you here, I wouldn't dare to shout like this." I said honestly.

Mu Wanchen looked at me with gentle eyes and smiled: "Don't be afraid, I'll be right back to get you... close your eyes and open them again, I'll be here."

Hm Is he coaxing me

I closed my eyes and said, "Well, I'm going to open them now. If you're not there, then you were just pulling my leg..."

The person in front of me went silent. I quickly opened my eyes, but he was gone. All that remained was the faint glimmer of a magic door closing.

Of course, it couldn't be finished in an instant. I remember that there were layers of formations supporting the courtyard, and he didn't even know which direction his method was located in the house.

"Mu Mu, come here for a second, I'm getting a little panicked." I said to the fox demon dragging her suitcase.

In the human world, auras are different. The fox demon's form was slightly smaller, but she could still create a barrier for me. She dropped her suitcase at the bottom of the steps and sat beside me on the ground.

The little yellow ones were a bit afraid of it, hiding in the cracks between the stone lions at the door and peeking at us secretly.

There seemed to be a ripple in the air.

My scalp tingled, a bad feeling creeping in—something was stirring within the hazy mist, raising its head.

A faint metallic scent wafted from afar.

In the distance... I glanced at the deserted mountains and solitary villages, swallowing hard.

"Why don't we go and—" I started, addressing the fox demon.

Mu Wanchen's deep voice sounded: "What are you looking at Little ancestor, didn't you say you were afraid"

I quickly clamped my mouth shut. Curiosity was one thing, but I wasn't willing to just sit idly by and pretend I hadn't seen anything. In this kind of environment, even the slightest anomaly could likely cause a bloody uproar.

He let out a soft sigh and took my wrist, saying, "You, you're always restless."

"Come in with me, I found a spot that won't disrupt the formation."

>-severed, still writhing mother centipede in a bamboo tube with a talisman. He said to the guest, "Sir, this thing resembles an arthropod. Even if it's severed into several pieces, it can still move....