The Aloof Lord's Mysterious Wife
Chapter 380: His Immediate Superior

Chapter 380: His Immediate Superior

"????" Qiu Hai was momentarily stunned, unable to react immediately. "Ancestor, did you say the wrong name?"

"I remember you told me that regardless of whether it’s his real name, as long as he has used that name, the Book of Life and Death should have a record, and should recognize it," Nanli said. "His original name is Chen Zhao, and later he acquired a daoist title, Yao Sheng."

"It’s easier with an original name." Qiu Hai then searched using the name Chen Zhao. But the Book of Life and Death remained still, its glow dim.

"What’s going on?" Qiu Hai frowned and tried to tap the pages with his fingers to see if there was a problem with the Book of Life and Death.

Nanli stood nearby, her expression calm, and said only, "Just as I expected."

Qiu Hai looked over. "Ancestor, what do you mean by this?"

"The Book of Life and Death is fine," Nanli said. "This Yao Sheng used a forbidden array to erase his name from the Book of Life and Death, ensuring he can evade reincarnation for eternity."

Qiu Hai’s demonic face showed astonishment, his pupils slightly dilated. "Not only does he have the ability, but he’s also quite audacious."

Nanli nodded. "Indeed. I’ve seen the ancient texts he collected and the arrays and seals he created. He’s truly talented. People like him are often unwilling to reincarnate after death and wish to retain their extraordinary power. So, they spare no effort in using various dark methods, either to prolong their lifespan or to possess others’ bodies."

"To possess someone, you need favorable conditions. At that time, Yao Sheng probably didn’t have a suitable candidate, so he chose this method to preserve his soul and seek a suitable body later."

"He doesn’t drink the Soup of Oblivion, nor does he reincarnate!"

Now she finally understood what Chong Jiu was up to.

The water spirit absorbed spiritual energy and souls to nourish Yao Sheng’s soul. The child in her sister-in-law’s belly was a perfect candidate. That’s why Chong Jiu had intervened multiple times. Not for anything else, but to secure a future new body for his master!

Tsk tsk, Yao Sheng had been planning this for twenty years. He deceived Marquis Zhenbei and the Prince of Rongyang to bear the brunt, affecting the fortunes of their descendants. It was not an exaggeration to say he was cunning and malicious.

After hearing this, Qiu Hai rubbed his chin in confusion. "By all accounts, extending one’s lifespan should be much simpler. Why did he choose such a troublesome method?"

Nanli pondered for a moment. "He is a eunuch."

"Huh?" Qiu Hai blinked in surprise. "A eunuch?! No wonder he, a mere mortal, has such attainments. He must have been dedicated to cultivation, focusing solely on practice. By choosing to possess souls, he probably wants to experience the pleasures of men and women."

Nanli shook her head. "Not necessarily. He chose a body suitable for cultivation, indicating he’s not interested in such pleasures. He wants to achieve two things with one effort and avoid several decades of cultivation."

Qiu Hai looked disdainful. "Even if his body is strong, without spiritual energy in the mortal world, without spiritual roots, how can he embark on the path of cultivation? His thoughts are really far-fetched."

Nanli’s expression turned serious. "But his disciple has already arranged everything. Besides my sister-in-law, Yao Sheng has another option. There are many pregnant women in the capital around the same time. Can you give me a list?"

Since the soul-nurturing array underground had been destroyed, Yao Sheng had only three months to possess a body. Otherwise, his soul would weaken, making it easier for the original owner to resist, and Yao Sheng’s soul might even be torn apart.

If Chong Jiu delayed too long, once she confirmed Yao Sheng’s intentions, she would know the type of pregnant woman they were targeting.

Qiu Hai looked reluctant. "If he wants to possess someone, let him. I don’t care. You promised to play chess with me last time."

The lives of others had nothing to do with him.

Knowing Hell Lord was not young, but most of the time, he behaved like a child.

Yao Sheng deceived everyone and harmed Marquis Zhenbei and many others. Even after death, he still had a good reputation, which was truly shameless and hateful.

Those innocent souls had probably accumulated merit for several lifetimes to live such a life. How could she allow Yao Sheng to seize someone else’s body and life?

Helpless, she could only coax him, "Since Yao Sheng is a ghost who has departed from the Book of Life and Death, you can come with me to capture and judge him. Then, it would count as accompanying you, right?"

Qiu Hai snorted and crossed his arms. "I can’t leave the underworld. You know that!"

If he stepped out of the underworld, the heavenly dao would explode, followed by several heavenly thunders! Although it wouldn’t take his life, it would scar his face!

The power of heavenly thunder was not to be underestimated. If he wanted to recover from the injury, it would take at least a year or more.

Nanli said irritably, "It’s simple. I’ll draw a symbol to conceal your underworld aura. The heavenly dao won’t detect it."

Qiu Hai’s eyes lit up, suddenly excited. "Great! Let’s do it this way!"

What others said, he would only think that person’s brain was malfunctioning and overestimated themselves.

But what Nanli said, he believed ten thousand times without a shred of doubt!

"If you say so, I’ll do it immediately!" Qiu Hai then earnestly began searching the Book of Life and Death, looking for infants who would be born in the capital in three months.

When screening, he paid attention to details, excluding those with poor fortunes and short lives, which would save him some effort.

Nanli glanced at the list and raised an eyebrow. "All boys? Is there no girl born in the capital, or are the girls all destined to have short and unlucky lives?"

Qiu Hai raised his chin slightly, looking confident. "Yao Sheng is a man. Why would he choose to possess a girl’s body? He would definitely choose a baby boy!"

"You make a good point," Nanli patted his shoulder, with a serious face. "But what if?"

Qiu Hai hesitated for a moment, feeling like he was back a thousand years ago, being scolded by her, which he oddly missed.

He replied as he used to, "There’s no ’what if.’"

Sure enough, Nanli used the same argument: "If you want me to chop off your head, you can refuse to help."

It almost slipped out without hesitation. She felt strange about the situation. Why did it seem so familiar?

Besides, the person in front of her was the Hell Lord. Why would she threaten to behead him?

She awkwardly smiled, wanting to say she was just joking.

But Qiu Hai didn’t seem to care, showing a gentle expression and a satisfied smile. "Alright! Ancestor!"

He then resumed his serious work.

Nanli leaned closer, even more puzzled. "Qiu Hai, you’re the Hell Lord. Why aren’t you angry with me for being so disrespectful?"

Qiu Hai paused, thinking: ’Isn’t it because you’re my immediate superior? If not, how could I endure this?’