Chapter 364:
The Ghost King of the Kingdom of Ghosts did not stay here long, and soon drifted away with a group of minions around him.
It wasn't until their figures entered the city that the surrounding ghost soldiers and ghost people straightened up.
Silly Hun'er said with a sad face: "Taxes are going to be increased."
"Since the news of the coming of the Dharma Ending Era spread, the gentlemen in Fengdu have raised taxes several times in a row. Many people have to wander in the wilderness because they cannot afford to pay the taxes. ."
"Master Zhi, lonely ghosts can't live long in the wilderness. They want everyone to die."
I said, "No one resists?"
Before Silly Hun'er could say anything, I suddenly understood.
Fengdu is different from Yangshi.
People in Yangshili have been oppressed for a long time, and they will still wield knives to overthrow the decadent dynasty. There were countless peasant uprisings in history.
Anyway, everyone has two arms and two legs. Even if it is a little harder to rebel, there is a chance of success after all.
But things are different here in Fengdu.
There is no science and technology here, and the dead souls cannot even use normal swords, let alone guns.
If you want to rebel, you can only fight with your soul.
But in terms of soul strength, who can defeat those superior men?
The success rate of the rebellion in Fengdu was extremely low.
Unless there is an extremely powerful soul who can unite people's hearts to lead them.
Otherwise, everyone can only be oppressed, bullied, and languished like cattle and horses.
Silly Hun'er just complained a few words and then prepared to take me into the city.
According to him, if you want to get close to the retrograde passage, you must contact the dead souls who are seeking a living there.
Only they know the exact location of the retrograde passage.
I walked slowly forward behind Silly Hun'er, my eyes constantly scanning the surroundings.
This is my first time in the underground city under the jurisdiction of Fengdu. I have always heard from the boss that there is a unique world in the underground world. There are many ghost merchants who specialize in business between the Yin and Yang worlds and will try their best to enter here through various channels.
In the past, Yu Bushun tried to open up the trade route to Fengdu several times, but failed several times.
Being able to carry a business to the underworld is really not something that ordinary people can do.
While I was thinking about it, I heard someone from behind shouting: "Zombies in front! Stop!"
I looked back and saw two zombies jumping over.
The two zombies are both of a very high level, and at least they retain relatively complete souls, but they don’t know how much memory they have of their lives.
It is said that when the corpse clan is reborn, most of the memories of their lifetime will disappear. The soul born in the corpse is completely different from the soul born in life.
The Queen of Secret Hearts is a typical example.
The tone of one of the zombies was full of surprise: "Friend! Are you new here?"
I was moved in my heart and said, "How?"
The zombie said hurriedly: "Friend, don't get me wrong!"
"You heard it just now. , all kinds of taxes in the city will be collected three times."
"I was thinking, now that the life of Yin-Yang City is getting more and more difficult, it is not a good idea for you to come here now."
I sneered: "The Styx River can take me to It's a blessing to be here instead of rushing into the endless black abyss. As zombies, how can we expect to have our own choices?"
The zombie chuckled: "There are some things we can't choose, but there are some things we really can. Choose."
"Friend, I have a way to survive. I wonder if you are willing to do it together!"
I didn't know what kind of medicine these two zombies were selling in the gourds, so I couldn't help but said, "What?"
The zombie looked at Silly Hun'er I glanced at him and said, "Friend, we are all from the zombie clan, and zombies and zombies are all friends. Should we avoid the dead soul next to us?"
I was worried about being fooled by these two zombies, so I said calmly: "This He is my friend, a very good friend. If you have anything to do, just tell me directly. If nothing happens, I will leave with my friend."
After saying that, I turned around and started to leave.
The two zombies were indeed anxious, and the other one said in a deep voice: "Wait a minute!"
"Since he is your friend, it doesn't matter if he listens."
"That's it, isn't the end of the Dharma era coming soon? Fengdu formed ten There are a total of 300,000 ghost soldiers in the palace, ready to invade the Yang world." "
In order to feed these 300,000 ghost soldiers, Lord Yama of the Tenth Palace has raised various taxes several times in a row, making everyone miserable. "
I thought to myself, staying here in Fengdu will lead to death sooner or later. It is better to go out and find a way to survive!"
I sneered: "Although the underground world is vast, there are very few places to live."
" If you want to go out and have a try, you have to be prepared not to be able to return to the city! You will lose your soul!"
The zombie's eyes were shining with green light, and he whispered: "Friend, have you ever heard of the Kingdom of Ghosts?"
I saw him When I got to the point, I immediately got excited and said, "I've never heard of it!"
The zombie chuckled and said, "Then do you know about the ancestor of ghosts?"
When I heard this, I was shocked. How could I not know about the ancestor of ghosts?
It is said that the first ghost that appeared in the world was also the first living being that existed in a soul state.
It was he who created a unique way of life and proved that the soul can still survive after leaving the body. Without Hua Biaogui, the ancestor of ghosts, the birth of the dead souls would have been delayed for who knows how many years.
Not to mention anything else, the flag of the coming of the fierce ghost left by the ancestor of ghosts is in the package behind me!
Could it be that the ancestor of ghosts is alive?
Ever since I met Master Guangming on the train, who lived during the Xuan Han Dynasty and has lived to this day, I have been very wary of this legendary existence.
You never know when a guy who has lived for thousands of years will pop up.
The zombie said seriously: "The Kingdom of Ghosts is an emerging country, located in a large underground space near Wucur Road." "
They worship Hua Biaogui, the ancestor of ghosts, and believe that the living and the dead are actually of the same origin. Fengdu There should be no war with China. So they refused to join Fengdu and fight with China." "
And they are trying to establish a mutual trade market with China for the long-term development of the Kingdom of Ghosts."
" Of course, all this is no different from us, but in order to attract talents, the Kingdom of Ghosts has canceled many taxes that should be paid, and invites the dead souls, zombies, and spirits to become the people of the Kingdom of Ghosts."
"They even invited living creatures from Middle Earth. People come here to live, and their safety is guaranteed.”
…
When I heard this, I was absolutely shocked.
Isn’t this the so-called world harmony?
The living and the dead are of the same origin, and there are very few people who can clearly understand this and do their best to promote peace!
Who is so capable that he can build a ghost kingdom under Fengdu's nose?
This is an absolutely amazing person!
I asked: "Who is the leader of the Ghost Kingdom?"
The zombie said: "How do I know? I only know that there is no tax when entering the city, and anyone can live in the city." "
Even the leader of the Ghost Kingdom promised to protect everyone "
Brother, you and I are both zombies, that's why I'm looking for you. If you don't have any objections, let's go out of the city together, maybe we can find the Kingdom of Ghosts?" "There is
strength in numbers, right?"
To be honest, I was really tempted at that moment.
Such a magical country and such a magical leader, I really want to see who he is.
What's more, they worship Hua Biaogui, the ancestor of ghosts, and they are probably interested in the flag of the fierce ghost coming to the world on my body.
So I asked: "Where is the Kingdom of Ghosts?"
The zombie grinned, as if smiling bitterly: "I don't know."
"I only know that it is in an underground space near Wucurse Road. If we want to go, We can only try our luck!"
Well, aren't you kidding me?
I don’t know the location, and there’s no one to pick me up.
What's the difference between running to the Curseless Road in a daze and seeking death?
If you get close to the believers' territory and offend the old gods, you don't know how you will die.
What's more, this place is an unknown number of kilometers away from the Uncursed Road, and the transportation in the underground world is not as developed as in the upper world. If we really have to go there, we will be gone in the Year of the Monkey and the Horse.
With this little time, it is better to find a way to return to the Yangshi first, then reach the Pamir Plateau through the Yangshi, and then enter the Curseless Road from the Pamir Plateau.
I refused without hesitation: "Sorry, the Curseless Road is too risky and the journey is too far. I don't want to take the risk."
The zombie was still trying to persuade: "Friend, you have just come to Yin Yang City. I don't know what the Ghost King of Xudu is." What a black heart."
"Originally, you only need one black crystal per day to enter the city, but later it increased to two dollars per day, and then to four dollars per day!" "
You also heard just now that it will be tripled on this basis! That is twelve black crystals per day, or other equivalents."
"Everyone can see that if you continue to stay in Yin-Yang City, you are waiting for death."
I said, "Don't you consider going to the Yang world? As far as I know, there is one nearby. Retrograde passage..."
Before I could finish my words, the expressions of the two zombies suddenly became frightened: "Brother! Don't seek death!" "
If you approach the retrograde passage without the permission of the city lord, you are rebelling! You will be turned into a soul. Let others eat the pearl!"
"Besides, the Yang world is very dangerous. Those killers from the Secret Bureau are specifically looking for demons and evil spirits to kill. It would be better to go to the land of ghosts than go to the Yang world!"
Okay.
I also want to drag you all together to walk through the retrograde passage back to the ground.
Look, it scares you.
Maybe it was because my words were too shocking and I rejected their proposal to go to the Kingdom of Ghosts. The two zombies did not dare to entangle with me too much and left in a hurry after saying a few words.
Before leaving, he told me that if I changed my mind, I would wait at the Styx Gate. If they passed by, I would go with them.
After the two zombies left, I turned around and said to Silly Hun'er: "Have you ever heard of the Kingdom of Ghosts?"
Silly Hun'er nodded with envy on his face: "We have heard of it, but we don't dare to go."
"No Curse" The road is too dangerous, and recently the evil spirits from the eighteenth level of hell have broken out of hell and are wandering near the River Styx. Without strength, their souls will be scattered."
I understood.
With Sha Hun'er's strength, there is no way he can leave this kind of settlement.
Only by relying on a powerful dead soul can he be taken away from Yin Yang City.
But I am becoming more and more interested in the founder of the Kingdom of Ghosts.
What kind of existence can spread the name of the Ghost Country to Yin Yang City so far away.
(End of chapter)