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Chapter 1039: Chapter 83: Where Is the Path to Immortality in This World? (45)

Almost at the moment Xiao Shengmo’s gaze turned towards Long Xiruo, the eyes of Ghost Baby and Gui Qianyi also became a bit colder.

Gui Qianyi turned the handle of his cane slightly.

Xiao Shengmo said calmly at this time, “I heard that Lord Long had arrived early, but despite several visits from various clans, Lord Long avoided meeting them… At first, everyone just thought it was because Lord Long preferred peace and quiet, after all, Lord Long has always been like this. However, can I now assume that something happened to Lord Long which prevented you from revealing your presence to the public?”

A very soft voice.

Gui Qianyi said calmly at this time, “Does Lord Long need to explain to you the reason for meeting or not meeting people? Xiao Shengmo, have you been the Ghost King for so long in these few hundred years that you’ve forgotten who provided the resting place under Fengdu Ghost City?”

Xiao Shengmo smiled slightly, “I naturally remember… Therefore, I won’t speak of this to others, you can rest assured, Old Turtle. Ah, these peaceful days, they are truly easy to indulge in. I have always been accustomed to leisure and hence do not really enjoy sudden chaos.”

Gui Qianyi frowned slightly and glanced at Long Xiruo.

Long Xiruo nodded slightly at this time, and only then did Gui Qianyi say, “Ghost Baby, come back.”

The Ghost Baby, who was dual-wielding daggers, tossed the daggers in the air. After spinning in midair, they disappeared. The Ghost Baby retreated, but his gaze never left Xiao Shengmo for a moment.

Xiao Shengmo seemed genuinely unconcerned about Long Xiruo’s current condition as he said directly, “Just now I heard Lord Long say that this place is Penglai… Is that true?”

Long Xiruo said calmly, “This is just a place that somewhat matches the memories inherited from the previous true dragon, so I can’t be sure if it really is. I’ve never personally been here, so how would I know?”

Xiao Shengmo was silent for a moment and then asked, “So… what is the matter with the Tianxin Seventy-First Generation?”

“Xiao City Lord, don’t you think your questions are too many?” Gui Qianyi interjected unexpectedly.

Xiao Shengmo was not bothered at all, instead he said earnestly, “Although I am just a reclusive person, I am ultimately a part of China. The catastrophe decades ago is still fresh in my memory. If the Clothed Daoist repeats the same mistakes, how can I sit idly by? Fengdu City is already crowded with spirits; if more people are added, I’m afraid this Ghost City will have to be moved elsewhere… I think Lord Long wouldn’t want to see that either, would you?”

Gui Qianyi laughed, “The management of Xiao City Lord is commendable; you’ve organized Fengdu Ghost City extremely well. Even if the population increases, I believe with Xiao City Lord’s talent, you’ll arrange it properly.”

Xiao Shengmo said calmly, “Does Old Turtle know how many solitary spirits unable to reincarnate have Fengdu Ghost City accommodated since the netherworld has been closed?”

Gui Qianyi was taken aback.

Long Xiruo frowned at this time, “Has it already gotten so severe?”

Xiao Shengmo said, “I don’t wish to see a true outburst of ghostly aura… At that time, I’m afraid even if the entire Management Bureau is mobilized, it won’t be adequately handled even if the Dao and Demon Realms manage it together.”

Long Xiruo was silent for a moment, and then asked in a deep voice, “Xiao Shengmo, what do you want?”

The City Lord Xiao said wistfully, “If this is truly Penglai, I just hope to find a way for souls to reincarnate. Even if not, at least find some information about the netherworld…”

“I cannot ensure that this is the real Penglai.” Long Xiruo said seriously at this time, “Even if it is, I can’t promise you anything… but undeniably, I indeed need your help right now. Gui Qianyi, share the intelligence with City Lord Xiao.”

Gui Qianyi immediately explained the situation with the Tianxin Seventy-First Generation to Xiao Shengmo.

After understanding the general situation, Xiao Shengmo was silent for a while before he said, “If the Spiritual Energy Awakening occurs, it may indeed be a way to solve the overcrowding of ghosts…”

Xiao Shengmo looked at everyone’s expressions, shook his head, and said, “But what I want is the Dao of Samsara for reincarnation; I don’t care about the resurgence of spiritual energy.”