Free Web NovelChapter 596: Chapter 47: Preparations (Part 3)
The technique had long been lost.
Now, it has reappeared in Fang Zheng’s hands.
The second day.
Ma Chao successfully advanced, as did Erya, Zuo Meng, and Li Ying, while nearly half of the companions failed.
The third day.
Erya faced a Martial Artist who had cultivated the Yama Heart Sutra to the second level, and despite holding on for a moment, was defeated and fell off the arena.
That night,
Ding Li came to visit.
"Erya that girl is stubborn, which is a good thing in the initial stages of cultivation, but she entered the path too late."
"By the way, Wen Qing went to the Inner City."
"Hmm?" Fang Zheng looked surprised:
"How did she get to the Inner City?"
People of Fengdu City can enter the Inner City, but long-term residence is strictly restricted.
What Ding Li mentioned about going to the Inner City must not be a casual stroll.
"She climbed high up the ranks!"
"Somehow she met a Steward who had cultivated the Yama Heart Sutra to the sixth level and became his concubine."
Ding Li curled his lip, his tone disdainful, yet somewhat envious:
"Wen Qing is willing to go all out, I’ve heard she never leaves that person’s side day and night since arriving in Fengdu City."
"Finally succeeded in attaching herself to a wealthy family."
"That is indeed skill." Fang Zheng nodded:
"What about Brother Ding?"
"I’m looking to stay in the Outer City, Elder Ren said there are several patrol positions in Fengdu, and if I could take them, I’d be able to stay." Ding Li shared his plan:
"After serving for ten years, one can reside permanently, and if I can make a name, I could even move to the Inner City."
"Elder Ren is getting old, according to Fengdu City’s rules, his years of hard work could earn him honorable retirement and a place near the Inner City’s edges."
"..."
Fang Zheng silently nodded, after a while spoke:
"Seems like everyone who can stay will stay, there won’t be many going back, isn’t it very risky?"
"Yes." Ding Li shrugged:
"This opportunity comes once every four years, and it’s always like this."
In conclusion.
"Living in Fengdu is extremely difficult!"
As Ding Li left drunkenly, swaying on his feet, Nanny Cui arrived with Erya to visit.
"I have said it."
Fang Zheng shook his head speechlessly:
"Regarding entering the Inner City, I can’t help you."
"Thud!"
Nanny Cui, knees weakened, knelt down on the ground, and took out a Command Talisman and raised it high in offering:
"Master Fang, I... I am willing to become your Ghost Servant, so... she can follow you into the Inner City."
"Hmm?"
Fang Zheng was taken aback, face full of astonishment:
"Ghost Servant?"
"You must think carefully, becoming a Ghost Servant means giving up your flesh, you will serve me with your Soul."
"With one thought, I can decide your life or death at will!"
A Ghost Servant is a special type of slave, the master has absolute control over the Ghost Servant.
Ghost Servants have no flesh, they cultivate Ghost Dao, with their Life Souls controlled by the master, making resistance hard.
Being a Ghost Servant, life is worse than death.
It also means completely losing the rights to be human.
"..."
Nanny Cui’s face twitched, her head touching the ground:
"As long as Master Fang can take my daughter into the Inner City, I... am willing!"
"Mother!"
Erya’s eyes were confused, somewhat bewildered by Nanny Cui’s decision, yet sensed it was extraordinary.
"Mother, I won’t go to the Inner City."
"Shut up!"
Nanny Cui roared:
"This is not your place to speak!"
"Hmm..." Fang Zheng rubbed his chin, pondered, and slowly said:
"I happen to have something that needs doing, if you are willing I can take Erya into the Inner City."
"Really?"
Nanny Cui suddenly lifted her head, then nodded heavily, not even asking what it was, instantly declared:
"I am willing!"
The fourth day.
Ma Chao successfully advanced.
The fifth day.
Fang Zheng participated in the last day of martial arts, witnessing Ma Ning single-handedly and steadily claiming first place.
Unfortunately.
Ma Chao halted at the top thirty.
The Cave of Ten Thousand Ghosts was soon to open.
On the other hand.
The day also arrived when Meng Po and Fang Zheng had agreed to meet.
