The Mightiest Little Master of Metaphysics
Chapter 83: A Trip to the Underworld

Chapter 83: Chapter 83: A Trip to the Underworld

Yun Qi took a step forward and reached out to Liu Xianglei, her voice stern;

"Do you still have the things he gave you? Give them to me, I want to teach this Xuan Sect scum a lesson."

"You, you..." Liu Xianglei tried to resist.

"Give it to me!"

The childish voice was stern and crisp, leaving no room for doubt.

Inside, Liu Xianglei was torn with an inner conflict.

One voice said, "What kind of brat is this, scolding people like a teacher scolds elementary students. Is she really that powerful? Do whatever she says? Don’t you feel embarrassed?"

Another voice said, "But she does look quite capable, both innocent and fierce. Just do it, better not offend the Little Immortal."

He still hadn’t made up his mind.

Yun Qi stepped forward, eyes widening, "Are you giving it or not? If you don’t listen, I’ll beat you up too."

"Oh, here, here." Liu Xianglei, not caring about anything else, quickly and promptly handed over the item.

It turned out to be the dagger used to cut Xu Leisong’s finger.

"Master Tang said this dagger was used to ward off evil. Even if people find Xu Leisong’s death suspicious and check me for clues, they would inexplicably overlook these hints."

"He fooled you. This person only cares about money. Once he gets paid, he won’t care about your life or death. By now, he’s probably taken the money and run."

Yun Qi held the dagger, and her eyes glinted with a sudden golden glow, seeing the traces of numerous deaths stained on the dagger.

"Sure enough, a practitioner of evil cultivation, always restless during apprenticeship, went astray, and after being expelled, swaggered around cheating people. Deceiving for money is one thing, but causing deaths without any taboos. In this case, the Heavenly Dao has no reason to forgive him, let him be reduced to ashes!"

As Yun Qi spoke, she sliced open her fingertip with the dagger.

Yun Kuang, who had been silent beside her, cried out in surprise and said with heartache, "Qi, it’s so painful. Say the word earlier, cut your brother’s hand instead."

Yun Qi blinked her big, dewy, doe-like eyes, shook her head, "Thank you, brother, but yours is useless."

Yun Kuang: ...

The righteous expression froze on his face, retreating silently, wondering why he insisted on meddling, wasn’t this embarrassing?

"Little Master, this is..."

Mo Wanting asked.

"A marker, he will be punished."

Yun Qi turned to Liu Xianglei and said, "Just wait and see. Once you see the news, you’ll know who was right and who was wrong. I might lie, but the Heavenly Dao never makes mistakes."

Liu Xianglei nodded in confusion.

Yun Qi then addressed the Xu family members, especially Xu Leisong, "What he did to you was wrong. But his father died tragically at your construction site, so you bear some responsibility. Moreover, his father died inspecting the site on behalf of your father, taking a fall for him. Your current plight was destined to happen but since it’s resolved, don’t hold grudges. Forgiveness is the righteous path."

Xu Leisong listened, partially understanding, but grasped the core message.

He nodded eagerly, "I understand, we won’t pursue this further. In the future..."

He looked up at Liu Xianglei, "It’s up to him, if he wants to recognize this kinship, we can act like nothing happened. If not, the company shares are still his, and we live our lives separately."

Liu Xianglei lowered his head, eyes reddening.

Though he had accepted Yun Qi’s words internally, years of being misguided and firmly believing that his father was sacrificed made it difficult to change his perspective quickly.

Yun Kuang nudged Yun Qi with his finger, "Qi, I think he’s quite pitiful too. Anyone would overthink such matters. How about helping him?"

Yun Qi turned back, her eyes soft and sympathetic, "Brother, you’re quite kind-hearted, but you haven’t even solved your own problems yet."

Yun Kuang wore a bitter smile, could his own issues not be brought up again?

"My master said that sometimes people’s behavior is decided not by right or wrong, but by emotions. You’ve also doubted your beliefs at times. Human sacrifices are too bizarre for you to fully believe. But the pain of losing your father made you intentionally overlook certain loopholes, didn’t it?"

Yun Qi’s eyes lifted, the red mole on her forehead was particularly distinct, her entire being emanating spiritual energy.

Liu Xianglei was silent, tears streaming down, and after a while, he mumbled a faint "Yes."

Losing his father, especially due to the horrific rumors surrounding his death, made it emotionally unbearable for him to accept.

On top of that, hearing outsiders mention how his uncle blocked and even humiliated his parents’ romance further fueled his feelings.

He felt his father’s life was too tragic, clearly a kind and honest man, why did he end like this?

Revenge on the Xu family was less personal vendetta and more a rebellion against fate, a release of pent-up dissatisfaction.

Xu Shixiong giving him shares made him even more convinced that his father was wronged but this led to myriad mistakes...

Yun Qi sighed, "It seems ordinary people can’t escape the shackles of emotions. How about this, come with me on a trip and I’ll help you resolve the obsession in your heart."

Liu Xianglei sobbed, thinking deeply, and after a while finally spoke, "Okay, where to? A long trip or short? How many days? I’ll prepare in advance."

Yun Qi’s long eyelashes fluttered as she smiled softly, "No need to worry, we’re going to a place called the underworld."

Liu Xianglei was immersed in sorrow and didn’t immediately react, "Oh, okay!"

"Hmm?" He realized something was off.

The others also caught on, all looking towards Yun Qi.

"Little Master, the underworld you mentioned... is it the one I’m thinking of?" Mo Wanting asked.

"Huh? Is it strange? It’s just the underworld, well, we call it the Netherworld Ghost City, but I thought calling it the underworld would be easier for you to understand." Yun Qi spread her hands like a little adult, a good-natured, considerate look on her face.

Liu Xianglei finally processed it and turned to run outside.

"Mom, save me, there’s something wrong with this Little Dumpling!"

...

...

Fengdu Ghost City!

Nestled between mountains and water, long and broad streets lined with ancient-style buildings, white lanterns hanging under the doorframes of street-side taverns, swaying in the breeze.

Countless souls roamed the streets, from time to time one could see a Yin Cha escorting a pair of souls through the long streets.

At the end of the street stood a majestic mountain, with ancient trees towering over, palaces densely situated, gods and ghosts occupying every mountain palace, hierarchy stern.

Liu Xianglei stood dazedly on the bluestone road of the long street, bumping into someone from behind.

"Sorry."

Perhaps too shocked, even though he was the one bumped into, he instinctively apologized.

The person behind was extremely arrogant, offering no response to the unnecessary apology.

Liu Xianglei turned his head in a daze, "You..."

That "person" rudely stuck out a long tongue at him.

So Liu Xianglei rolled his eyes and fainted.

Yun Qi looked at Liu Xianglei lying at her feet, lost in thought.

A squad of Ghost Soldiers parted the crowd of "ghosts," stopping in front of Yun Qi.

"Young Master!"