Ji Gui Wang had long anticipated this situation. He burst into laughter and shouted to the surrounding evil spirits, "It's impossible to capture Ghost Street now. If you surrender now, you might still save your lives."
Ji Gui Wang then shifted his tone, his gaze sharpening, "Otherwise, you die!"
Ji Gui Wang's words indeed carried weight. The surrounding evil spirits began to waver.
Given the current circumstances, capturing Ghost Street was out of the question, and leaving meant certain death. The only way to survive was to surrender.
The evil spirits exchanged glances, none daring to be the first to speak up. After all, two Gui Wangs were present, and no one could stop them from killing if they wished.
Finally, one evil spirit couldn't hold back and said, "The wise know when to submit. Since Lord Ji Gui Wang has spoken, why would we refuse?"
After the leading evil spirit spoke, he looked at the others.
Seeing someone take the initiative, the other evil spirits began to voice their agreement.
Rui Gui Wang, witnessing the defection of the spirits below, was filled with rage. "You all intend to betray me as well?"
"Lord Rui Gui Wang, if you wish to die, don't drag us down with you," one evil spirit stepped forward.
"I'll send you on your way now," Rui Gui Wang declared, preparing to strike, but was stopped by the nearby Zong Gui Wang.
Rui Gui Wang looked at Zong Gui Wang.
Zong Gui Wang shook his head helplessly, "The situation is already decided. Sacrificing another spirit is unnecessary."
"Do the two Gui Wangs still intend to struggle?"
Suddenly, a voice echoed from behind the assembled spirits.
All the evil spirits turned to look, and even Qin Mu Yu cast a curious glance at the newcomer.
A portly man with a large belly, adorned with several thick gold rings on his fingers, ambled forward. A lecherous smile revealed a prominent gold tooth.
Biao Tao glanced at the surrounding evil spirits, grinned, and immediately asserted his authority, "I am Biao Tao, Director of the Jiangsu Supernatural Bureau, and the overall head of this capture mission."
Upon hearing Biao Tao's words, not a single ghost dared to make a move. They all remained silent, as their lives were now in his hands.
Rui Gui Wang had already adopted an offensive stance, but Zong Gui Wang beside him shook his head, signaling him not to act rashly.
Seeing Rui Gui Wang still preparing to attack, Biao Tao smiled faintly, "Does Lord Rui Gui Wang still intend to resist stubbornly?"
Rui Gui Wang snorted, "Even if I die today, I will kill you."
Biao Tao burst into laughter, "Rui Gui Wang, do you intend to challenge two Gui Wangs alone?"
Rui Gui Wang scoffed dismissively, "The two of us, myself and Zong Gui Wang, against you two. I truly don't take you seriously."
Biao Tao revealed a sinister smile, a stark contrast to his usual lecherous demeanor. "Is that so? Ask Zong Gui Wang beside you if he agrees."
Rui Gui Wang looked at Zong Gui Wang, who remained silent.
"Zong Gui Wang, even you..." Rui Gui Wang began.
Zong Gui Wang shook his head, "Rui Gui Wang, stubborn resistance is meaningless now."
Rui Gui Wang snorted and glared at Biao Tao, "I will never surrender, even if I die."
Seeing Rui Gui Wang's continued obstinacy, Zong Gui Wang was about to interject, "Rui Gui Wang..."
"If you want to surrender, I won't stop you. But don't waste your breath trying to persuade me," Rui Gui Wang's voice was cold.
Zong Gui Wang, seeing this, stopped trying to persuade him. Instead, he turned to Biao Tao, "Director Biao, I agree to surrender. I hope you will be merciful and spare Rui Gui Wang's life. I guarantee Rui Gui Wang will not harm anyone outside."
The thought of a dignified Gui Wang groveling and begging for mercy would be a monumental joke if it were to spread.
Biao Tao shook his head and flatly refused, "Those who surrender live, those who resist die. There is no room for negotiation."
Seeing that there was no room for negotiation, Zong Gui Wang remained rooted to the spot, no longer speaking.
Even he hadn't imagined that he, a dignified Gui Wang, would have to humble himself to beg a human, only to be met with such disdain. Most importantly, he didn't dare to retaliate. He had never dreamed of such a day.
"Since Rui Gui Wang still intends to resist stubbornly, there is nothing that can be done," Biao Tao said with a helpless shake of his head, looking at Ji Gui Wang and Lu Gui Wang. "Then I'll trouble the two Gui Wangs to apprehend the fugitive."
Rui Gui Wang watched as Ji Gui Wang and Lu Gui Wang prepared to attack and said to Zong Gui Wang beside him, "Zong Gui Wang, you're not planning to join them, are you?"
Zong Gui Wang shook his head and retreated.
"Wait a moment!"
A voice suddenly cut through the air.
All the evil spirits turned curiously towards the source of the sound.
A man in ancient attire, who had remained silent throughout, suddenly spoke, "I will vouch for this ghost."
Upon hearing the man in ancient attire's words, all the evil spirits present were bewildered.
"What is going on?"
Even Liu Feng looked at Qin Mu Yu with confusion.
Qin Mu Yu slowly walked to the center of the group, glanced at the stunned Rui Gui Wang, and then at Biao Tao, "I will vouch for this ghost."
Although Biao Tao had never seen Qin Mu Yu before, he could vaguely guess that he was the distinguished guest from the Midnight Spirit Shop.
Biao Tao couldn't quite grasp the man's intentions. This sudden turn of events was unexpected by everyone.
"Since you wish to vouch for him, we shall comply with your wishes," Biao Tao said with a smile.
Despite his myriad of unspoken objections, he couldn't express them here.
All the evil spirits and Gui Wangs present were no match for him. In the face of absolute power, obedience was the only option.