The Aloof Lord's Mysterious Wife
Chapter 423: She Won’t Let Xue Shengnan Have Her Way

Chapter 423: She Won’t Let Xue Shengnan Have Her Way

The screams outside grew even more intense and piercing. Nanli’s other Jade Pearls continued to shatter one by one, leaving only three remaining. One was Ming Pei’s, another belonged to the young apprentice, and the last one was...

A small Taoist priest hurriedly fled into the courtyard. As he crossed the threshold and saw Nanli’s figure, he was overjoyed: "Ninth... the Ninth Princess! Save me..."

The young apprentice saw the newcomer and shouted, "Senior Brother Cangshang!"

But the Thousand Years Old Ghost had quickly enveloped Cangshang, its ghostly aura seeping into his body, devouring his soul and blood.

Cangshang continued to gaze at Nanli with pleading eyes. But without the support of his soul, his body weakened and collapsed, unmoving.

"Senior Brother!"

"Ugh ugh!"

The young apprentice and Ming Pei were heartbroken at the sight.

Boom--

The Jade Pearl containing Cangshang’s blood also shattered.

The Thousand Years Old Ghost’s ghostly energy was so powerful that even without the support of the formation, the atmosphere felt like it had plunged into an icy hell, with a fierce chill assaulting everyone present. Without a Protection Talisman, the people shivered uncontrollably.

Qi Mu felt the blood on her forehead lose its effectiveness. She hugged her arms and murmured, "So cold..."

She couldn’t help but glance at Chu Huan.

Chu Huan, still shaken, quickly took a few steps back.

The Thousand Years Old Ghost saw so many people in the courtyard and was thrilled. It laughed loudly: "So there are still fish that escaped the net here. It’s a pity that the souls of the Xue family are not very appetizing and their power is weak..."

It drifted over but suddenly halted as its gaze landed on Nanli.

That soul...

So incredibly powerful!

If it could devour her, it could become a Ghost King!

Ignoring the minor pests, it charged directly at Nanli.

"You’re so beautiful; you must be delicious!"

"Sixth Sister, be careful!" Despite knowing Sixth Sister’s abilities, Chu Huan was still worried and anxious.

However, the intense ghostly energy made it difficult for him to move forward, and he took two steps back, feeling uneasy.

Nanli raised her eyes with a cold expression.

She swiftly moved, grabbing the Thousand Years Old Ghost’s real form with one hand.

She was unafraid of the cold ghostly energy.

Instead, she slightly lifted her chin and said, "If you want to eat, you should have eyes. The Xue family’s members are immobilized over there. Can’t you see?"

For a Thousand Years Old Ghost, lacking such basic awareness was quite disappointing.

"I... I was blind! Grandmother, please give me another chance!" The Thousand Years Old Ghost pleaded in terror.

It had cultivated for a thousand years, its ghostly body ethereal and elusive, not something any average sorcerer could easily capture.

But now...

It found itself caught by Nanli, unable to move!

Moreover, its ghostly aura had no effect on her!

Her soul was not just strong; it could be described as indestructible, impervious to harm!

Nanli smiled and said, "Just because you called me grandmother, I’ll give you another chance."

The Xue family members had been marveling at Nanli’s strength. Hearing her words now, their faces turned pale.

Lord Xue, enraged, said, "Ninth Princess, are you still human?! You practice the path, you should eradicate evil and protect the people. Yet today, you allow a malevolent ghost to kill. This will surely damage your cultivation and burden you with karma!"

Nanli glanced sideways and said, "I’m just standing by; I’m not condoning it."

She withdrew her hand, frowning slightly, and added, "This Thousand Years Old Ghost is indeed formidable. Just a slight touch, and my hand has turned red and is being eroded by ghostly energy."

The Xue family members glanced at Nanli’s hand, which was slender and fair, looking nothing like it had been eroded by ghostly energy.

The Thousand Years Old Ghost, having regained its freedom, no longer dared to attack Nanli.

From the tone of the Nanli’s words, it seemed she had a personal vendetta against the Xue family.

It figured that if it helped her eliminate her enemies, it might still have a chance at survival.

With a murderous intent, the Thousand Years Old Ghost unleashed a black mist, swiftly sweeping over the Xue family members like a tsunami, suffocating them and leaving them gasping for air.

The Xue family members were immobilized again and could only watch in despair as they turned to Nanli for help.

Lord Xue struggled, "Ninth Princess... you can’t just stand by and watch..."

"Money makes things easier," Nanli said, twirling her wrist with a smile. "The Xue family is a century-old clan. They must have considerable wealth, right?"

Then she said, word by word, "I, want, it, all."

Lord Xue’s anger surged. "All? You... you really are ruthless!"

As a miser, he knew exactly how much wealth the Xue family had. Even though the Xue family was not what it once was, the total value of silver, land, estates, and servants added up to at least thirty thousand taels!

If Nanli took it all, what would he have left to eat or drink?

Nanli brushed her hair aside and said, "Unwilling? Doesn’t matter. After all, if you all die, your wealth will be counted by the Shuntian Office and added to the national treasury."

Qi Mu, watching from the side, had her eyes wide open with excitement and admiration.

So this is how you demand money!

The Ninth Princess is indeed precise and ruthless!

She learned well!

The Thousand Years Old Ghost, unable to kill Lord Xue, was almost driven to the brink of death.

The intense ghostly energy made him extremely uncomfortable. Fortunately, his Protection Talisman still provided some defense, allowing him to hold on.

The Xue family members’ souls had been extracted, leaving their bodies lying on the ground.

Lord Xue was betting.

He bet that Nanli would not just stand by!

But as the Xue family members fell one by one, Nanli remained leisurely, standing with her arms crossed, as if watching a play.

She was so ruthless!

Lord Xue was in excruciating pain, his consciousness fading. With his last bit of awareness, he shouted, "Okay! Okay! All the wealth of the Xue family, you can take it all!"

Nanli raised an eyebrow and then summoned a Ghost-Expelling Talisman.

Her Ghost-Expelling Talisman was exceptionally powerful. The golden light exploded, not only restraining the Thousand Years Old Ghost but nearly dispersing it completely.

"Grandmother, I was helping you kill your enemies!" The Thousand Years Old Ghost screamed in anguish.

Its ghostly form felt like it was being burned by a fierce fire, causing intense pain.

Nanli said, "If you help me kill people, I’ll end up with karma. I have a grudge with Xue Shengnan, but if she wants to kill her own people to vent her anger, I can’t let her have her way. But since you helped me earn money, I can give you a quick end."

This way, she not only made Xue Shengnan suffer but also collected a large sum of money.

Then she cast another talisman, expelling all the souls of the Xue family members that the Thousand Years Old Ghost had swallowed.

The Thousand Years Old Ghost never expected to become her money-making tool. Before it could say another word, its ghostly form was dispersed by Nanli’s sword.

Since the time was short, the souls had not been damaged, only tainted with ghostly energy.

Nanli used copper coins to guide the souls back into their bodies. The Xue family members’ consciousness gradually cleared, and they realized they had been saved.

However, they then heard Nanli’s crisp voice: "The fee for guiding the souls back is separate--three hundred taels each. Don’t try to default on payment."