The Eastern Hall Underworld.
The King of Hell's Hall.
"You old geezer! Using Jiang Lin to promote your underworld, and so brazenly poaching talent!"
Yan Luo slammed her fist onto the desk, grinding her teeth in anger.
Although she had anticipated this possibility when she first allowed Jiang Lin to leave, she couldn't help but feel this way.
Historically, propagators of underworld culture were also known as the chosen ones.
As a propagator, if Jiang Lin wanted to go further, he had to venture out.
To see more, to experience more!
Rather than merely staying in the Eastern Hall's corner.
Doing so would only limit his growth potential.
But!
Even though she knew this, seeing Xi He so openly utilize Jiang Lin's other identity still made her furious!
Didn't the Southern Hall merely make money in a more subtle way!
"What exactly does that Xi He fellow want!"
Yan Luo clenched her fist, wanting to punch a ghost!
Renovating the underworld was one thing, but was he also trying to expand his territory?
...
The Western Hall Underworld.
Inside the King of Hell's Hall.
"Lord King of Hell, everything is proceeding smoothly."
"Very good."
Hearing his subordinate's report, Xi He displayed a smile of satisfaction.
What did he want?
He wanted to move forward.
The Western Hall was the hall of ghost artifacts. Only through continuous innovation and exploration could they break the current stalemate and discover new paths.
To go further, they needed more ghost talents.
As for renovating the underworld and exploiting loopholes in the rules?
Xi He shook his head slightly, "Only that little brat Yan Luo would want to maintain the status quo forever."
...
"That old geezer wouldn't understand!"
In the East Hall, Yan Luo scoffed.
What did that old man understand? Da Feng Novel
If that esteemed person returned and found everything changed...
At least, at least the Eastern Hall could still offer him a familiar atmosphere.
So that he wouldn't feel so estranged.
...
"Therefore, a little brat will always be a little brat."
In the West Hall, Xi He sat on the King of Hell's throne.
He poured himself a cup of tea and took a sip.
...
"Lord King of Hell won't blame me, will he?"
Jiang Lin, situated in the Western Hall Underworld, gazed eastward.
At that time, Tai Qin had approached him to discuss cooperation.
He had proposed three conditions.
"First, promotion is acceptable, but if the human viewers wish to leave, the Western Hall must not obstruct them.
The ghost artifacts of the Western Hall must also not be forcibly bound to them."
"Second, grant the ghost envoy team of the Eastern Hall all conveniences within the Western Hall.
Whether it be in terms of consumption or conduct."
"Third..."
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The Eastern Hall.
As Yan Luo was contemplating the events in the Western Hall, a ghost envoy suddenly entered the King of Hell's Hall and reported:
"Lord King of Hell, a team of ghost envoys from the Western Hall has arrived at the border."
Yan Luo raised her eyes, "What do they want?"
To be beaten?
The ghost envoy said, "They claim to be here for exchange and learning in the Eastern Hall, as per Jiang Wuchang's cooperation requirements."
"The ghost envoys from the Western Hall are all artifact refiners."
Yan Luo stood up, "They are here according to the cooperation requirements?"
...
Jiang Lin's third requirement was for the Western Hall to send a team of professional artifact refiners to the Eastern Hall for exchange.
Providing technical assistance when necessary.
Moreover, the refiners sent could not be subpar.
They had to at least possess the qualifications and abilities of Senior Xu Youzhi, who could undertake missions to other underworlds independently.
As for whether to accept them... that was up to the Lord King of Hell.
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The Western Hall.
"The artifact refiners have been sent to you."
Xi He swirled the tea in his hand, watching the water ripple in the small cup.
"Whether to maintain the status quo or advance further, it's up to you."
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The Eastern Hall.
After inspecting the artifact refiners from the Western Hall, Yan Luo chuckled.
"They actually sent genuine, skilled artifact refiners?"
The ghost envoy who reported asked, "Lord King of Hell, should we accept them?"
"Accept them, why wouldn't we?" Yan Luo slightly raised her chin.
"Not only should we accept them, but we should also have our underworld's artifact refiners learn from them. It would be best if they could surpass the Western Hall!"
She would maintain the Eastern Hall's style.
But they wanted the artifact refining technology too!
...
Jiang Lin, Xi He, Yan Luo.
The thoughts and actions of the three parties seemed to form a silent, intangible conversation across the distance.
The content of the conversation was known only to themselves.
...
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The Southern Hall.
The King of Hell's Hall.
Zhong Kui had just finished reporting the newly acquired information.
"Lord King of Hell, you see...?" Does our Southern Hall need to do anything?
From above,
Nan Ming sat in his armchair, habitually cleaning his sword.
Hearing Zhong Kui's words, he raised an eyebrow and asked curiously, "See what?"
"They haven't broken any taboos, nor have any major incidents occurred. Why bother?"
If those people want to go, let them go.
If something happens later...
Nan Ming honed his sword, reflecting a cold glint.
It wouldn't be too late to strike the Western Hall with a sword then.
Perhaps he could even have a fight with Xi He.
Zhong Kui: "...Yes."
It was true.
He was just thinking that the Lord King of Hell should be aware of this matter.
Lest he didn't know who to target later.
"By the way, Lord King of Hell, there's one more thing..."
While Zhong Kui was reporting to Nan Ming.
The Northern Hall had also convened a meeting.
Due to the King of Hell's abdication, the Four Great Judges were temporarily acting on all matters.
Furthermore, ghost envoys from the Eastern, Western, and Southern Halls were present as supervisors.
At this moment, the Four Great Judges of the Northern Hall were seated at the very front.
Sitting in a circle around them, from left to right, were the ghost envoys from the Eastern, Western, and Southern Halls.
After their subordinate finished reporting the latest news,
The Four Great Judges of the Northern Hall exchanged glances, and finally, the Judge in Green Robes spoke on behalf of them:
"Regarding this matter, what does everyone think?"
As soon as he finished speaking, gazes fell upon the representative of the Western Hall.
Western Hall Representative: "??? I don't know, I don't have any, what does this have to do with me..."
After an instinctive rebuttal,
He realized that saying so might be somewhat inappropriate.
Although he hadn't participated...
It was still a matter initiated by his underworld. Regardless, he had to put on a show of strength.
"Ahem, let me think...
Isn't this a good thing? It benefits the people. The Tree of Contracts, it sounds very impressive."
Other Ghost Envoys: "..." You are indeed the most qualified to boast about the matter your underworld initiated.
The Judge in Green Robes then looked at the representative of the Southern Hall.
The Southern Hall preferred directness, so...
The representative of the Southern Hall was none other than the rumored Black and White Impermanence - Xie Bi'an and Fan Wujiu.
Both in terms of seniority and ability, they were qualified to represent.
"Ah?"
Seeing everyone looking over, White Impermanence Xie Bi'an blinked in surprise.
Then he shrugged, "I'm indifferent, no need to ask me."
Lord Zhong Kui had said that they were here in the Northern Hall to retire.
If they didn't want to get involved, they could just refuse.
He nudged Black Impermanence next to him, "Brother, what do you say?"
Black Impermanence Fan Wujiu: "Mm. You all decide."
"..."
The Judge in Green Robes then looked at the representative of the Eastern Hall.
The Eastern Hall representative pondered, speaking is an art.
"This matter, we must look at it on a case-by-case basis, depending on how it unfolds..."
As he spoke, he turned and threw the topic to the Four Great Judges of the Northern Hall, "What do you think?"
It was not good for them to meddle too much in the Northern Hall's affairs.
Completely ignoring it also didn't seem right.
From the current perspective, the management capabilities of the Four Great Judges of the Northern Hall were quite good.
Asking the representatives of the three halls was merely a formality.
The Western and Southern Halls also played along.
Since that was the case, why should the Eastern Hall be the one to stick its neck out?
Let the Northern Hall resolve it themselves.
...
After listening to everyone's statements, the Judge in Green Robes of the Northern Hall also seemed to be an optimistic person.
He said with a smile, "I also don't think this matter is that serious. Then, let's leave it at that, everyone dismissed."
Did the Western Hall hinder their music or their paper figurine crafting?
No.
Did any major trouble occur?
No.
Didn't the representatives of the three halls before them all have an indifferent expression?
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(ps: The scenes in this chapter jump around quite a bit. Is it okay for the readers?
Also, a request for more updates! ヾ(✿ﾟ▽ﾟ)ノ~)