Chapter 933: Yuan Er

"The underworld? King Yama?" Bai Lingmiao's mouth was slightly agape, staring at the Xin Su before her in utter shock. She had truly never imagined that these people would travel so far to this place for such a purpose.

She tried her best to believe their words, but their claims were simply too outlandish. What did they mean by "the underworld," or "being ranked among the immortals"?

"You..." Er Shen hesitantly interjected, "Are you sure you haven't been deceived by the Sit-and-Forget Sect?"

Er Shen's words seemed to touch a raw nerve in the leader of the Qingqiu Xin Su, whose face immediately contorted. "Don't you dare mention those swindlers! They could never deceive us! Get out of here, now! Or don't blame us for being impolite!"

Sensing their hostility and the tense atmosphere around them, Bai Lingmiao and Er Shen quickly conferred in their minds.

At this point, persuasion seemed futile. They needed to stabilize the situation first. With so many Xin Su, resorting to force was out of the question. To handle them, they would likely need to approach it from a different angle.

After a moment of deliberation, Bai Lingmiao spoke again. Instead of refuting their claims, she continued along their line of thought.

"Since you wish to become King Yama, yet haven't succeeded despite being here for so long, you must have encountered some difficulties, right? To stump eleven Xin Su in this world, that difficulty must be considerable."

Bai Lingmiao dared to say this because she was certain they couldn't become King Yama. The true realm of the dead in Qingqiu was underground, not here. Moreover, the Heavenly Dao of Death was clearly governed by the Wusheng Old Mother; if there were a King Yama, it would have to be her.

Regardless of whether these Xin Su were deceived by the Sit-and-Forget Sect or something else, if their obsession wasn't shattered, they likely wouldn't leave with her.

Using force was immediately ruled out by Bai Lingmiao; forcibly dealing with eleven Xin Su would not be easy.

"How about we make a deal? We help you solve this problem and become the Ten Kings of Hell. In exchange, once it's done, you come out with me. Consider it helping me with a favor."

"No need!"

The leading Xin Su retorted curtly, their eyes filled with deep hostility as they and the other Xin Su began to retreat.

Clearly, they didn't trust this strange woman with two upper bodies at all and had no intention of negotiating.

Sensing that they were about to leave, Bai Lingmiao clenched her fists and immediately stepped forward. "How much longer do you plan to waste here? You might endure this world, but what about your loved ones in the other world? Can they endure it with you? Have you ever considered how they've lived all these years?"

The Xin Su who had just turned to leave stopped, instantly glaring at Bai Lingmiao. Their expressions had completely changed, clearly having been struck a painful chord.

Bai Lingmiao's experience with Xin Su wasn't just idle talk. Having been by Li Huohuang's side for so long, she had seen and heard much, and she truly understood certain aspects of the Xin Su.

Looking at the exhaustion and numbness hidden beneath the Xin Su's resolute gaze, Bai Lingmiao realized that they, like Tuoba Danqing, were likely just enduring this place. These Xin Su were not as steadfast as she had imagined.

Upon this, Bai Lingmiao and Er Shen immediately brainstormed a new idea.

"Haven't you been tormented enough in this place? After all these years, I know you must have regretted it, but in the past, you had no choice, so you could only go all the way to the end. But now, you have a choice."

"Look at how we're dressed; we voluntarily entered yesterday. If we can come in, we can naturally go out."

"So, I can help you. I can take you out, and then remove the Congenital Qi from your bodies. You will never be confused again. Once your identity as Xin Su is dissolved, you can live the life you truly want!"

"And you don't need to worry. While Xin Su are priceless, with the eleven of you together, my subordinate and I are simply no match for you."

"That's right, just try it. There's nothing to lose by trying. It's better than just wasting away here," Er Shen chimed in.

Bai Lingmiao's persuasion gradually calmed the previously tense atmosphere. At this moment, everyone's gaze was fixed on Bai Lingmiao's face.

When he saw the expressions of the surrounding Xin Su begin to change, Yuan Er immediately knew this couldn't continue. If this woman kept misleading them, his people's resolve would crumble!

"Don't believe this woman! Everything she says is false! Maybe she's from the Sit-and-Forget Sect! As long as we achieve immortality and become the Ten Kings of Hell, that world will also be under our control!"

"Is that truly the case? Is this your own thought, or everyone else's? Why are you so certain they all want to be King Yama? Why are you so certain that becoming King Yama will give you control over the underworld of another world? Have you ever seen a single soul from that world here?"

"Why impose your ideas on others! Can't you listen to what others think! Or are you treating everyone else as tools for your personal gain?"

Er Shen's words immediately cut in, intensifying the pressure. "Moreover, you can't even distinguish anything clearly. You constantly doubt whether this world even exists in your heart, so how dare you speak with such certainty?"

Bai Lingmiao's voice was steady, but her words were sharp, making Yuan Er's face turn extremely grim.

Yet, he couldn't kill this woman right now. And if he made a move, it would likely create rifts among his companions.

"No, I can't follow this woman's lead!" Yuan Er immediately waved his hand. "Good! You don't believe me, do you? Then come and see for yourself! Let's do as you say! We have indeed encountered trouble, and as long as you help us, we will naturally help you!"

Yuan Er found it hard to believe that this young woman truly had a solution, especially when he hadn't found one himself for so many years.

Whether she helped him become King Yama or he died in the Yama's palace, either outcome seemed beneficial.

"Good, it's a deal!" Bai Lingmiao stepped forward resolutely.

Glancing at the other Xin Su again, Yuan Er immediately turned and retreated up the mountain. "Everyone, follow me."

Bai Lingmiao nodded gently and immediately followed. She wasn't afraid of these Xin Su turning against her. First, they wouldn't abandon another option without good reason.

Second, there was no Heavenly Dao of Death in this place, so even if they ambushed her, they couldn't kill her.

The two groups walked up the mountain along the gravel path. During this time, Yuan Er coolly told Bai Lingmiao about their troubles.

"To become King Yama, one must obtain the Book of Life and Death, but it is hidden in the Yama's court."

"That Yama's palace is extremely dangerous. When we came, there were hundreds of us, but in the end, only eleven remained."

"Hundreds of Xin Su?!" Bai Lingmiao's voice rose slightly.

"How is that possible? Some attendants, some servants, some family members, that's all."

"And where are they now?"

"Dead."

Bai Lingmiao's hair gently swayed with her摇头. "That's absolutely impossible. There's no Heavenly Dao of Death here; no one can die."

"Hmph! If King Yama wills your death at the third watch, who dares to keep you until the fifth? The Book of Life and Death is held by the Judge. With a stroke of his brush, no matter what Heavenly Dao you follow, your souls are snatched away and cast into the eighteen layers of hell!"

Saying this, Yuan Er sneered at Bai Lingmiao. "Well, how about it? You can still leave now if you're quick enough."