Yu Huo was alone and broke into the abandoned nest. Lai Changqing had already experienced Yu Huo's extraordinary courage, but he didn't know the purpose of Yu Huo's trip, so when he heard the word "buy and sell", he was completely aroused. Out of curiosity, he sat down and motioned to the people under him to step back, obviously giving Yu Huo a chance to explain.
Yu Huo saw that as soon as the bait was released, a fish took the bait, he unceremoniously dragged a chair and sat directly opposite Lai Changqing.
On the surface, Yu Huo was sitting upright, not showing the slightest fear, but inside he was somewhat panicked, even a little scared, because this was the abandoned nest, and the person Yu Huo had to deal with was not a human being, but a ghost.
The reason why Yu Huo can clearly see the disembodied ghosts with his naked eyes is because the descendants of the corpse-stitching line have all experienced the consecration ceremony.
After being led in by the master, the first thing to do is to open the yin and yang eyes, and the eye-opening technique commonly used in the corpse sewing lineage is the 'Willow Leaf Water Technique'.
For this method, choose two green and slender willow leaves, put the dew on the Qingming Festival or the Dragon Boat Festival into a vessel that has been passed down from the line of sewing corpses, place the willow leaves in the dew and seal them together with the vessel for seven or forty-nine days. Then take it out and rub it on your eyes or stick it directly under your eyebrows to naturally open 'ghost eyes'.
If things go on like this, the real Yin Yang Eyes will be obtained, and Yu Huo will naturally get the true inheritance from his master, Mr. Jing Shui Lou.
But Yu Huo suddenly discovered that Lai Changqing's body was strange. Even though he was tightly blocked by his cloak, he could not escape Yu Huo's ghostly eyes. Not only did he have a soul, but he also had the same physical body as a human being, which meant that he was not the real one. Not a ghost, but a person lurking in the abandoned nest.
"Master Lai, I think you also know what I want. As for what you want, I am also very clear about it. After so many years, you will not be limited to a position controlled by others like the Zuo Guardian."
The so-called negotiation is to kill people invisible, but also to kill people's hearts. Yu Huo pointed out Lai Changqing's mind straight to the point, which made Lai Changqing realize that Yu Huo was not simple.
"Besides, Master Lai has been hiding in the Abandoned Nest for so many years, so he shouldn't just be a ghost once."
Yu Huo's words were like a thunderbolt from the blue, directly exposing Lai Changqing's true identity. This made Lai Changqing feel pressure, because he has been hiding himself for so many years, and even the Ghost Chief failed to discover that he was not a ghost. 'identity of.
But Yu Huo saw through his tricks at a glance, which made him feel like a thorn in his back. He fell into trouble at the first meeting, which was undoubtedly detrimental to the current situation.
"what on earth do you want?"
"Master Lai, what don't you want me to do? I just want to get the Dark Lantern back, but I need you to help me get it back."
The game has begun. There is no need for Yu Huo to continue to beat around the bush with him. He directly made his purpose clear. This did not surprise Lai Changqing, because he had some understanding of Yu Huo from the previous few rounds of confrontation. .
"Why should I help you?"
"The skin you are wearing is just like me. You are a human being, not a ghost. Do you think that if I tell Lord Ghost Leader the truth, will your skin, which is a treasure, be completely annihilated?"
"You dare to threaten me?"
Although Yu Huo is afraid, because this is Lai Changqing's territory, every corner here is his Lai Changqing's minions. If he wants to kill people and silence them, it can be said that Yu Huo can disappear from this world without any effort.
But Yu Huo didn't give in, he bit the bullet and faced this demon in human skin.
Yu Huo had more or less heard of some rumors about Lai Changqing. Master Guishou was just a flag set up by the outside world like Yichao, but the one who really came forward to take charge was Lai Changqing, the left guardian.
He was ruthless, cautious and suspicious, so many people died under his claws, and his body was covered with the blood of many innocent people.
Everyone kills him when he gets it, and kills him quickly when he wants to. This is the most direct evaluation of Lai Changqing in the world, but he has always been a dragon that sees the beginning but not the end. When he takes action, there is always a substitute to serve as a scapegoat for him, so he is It wasn't him who got rid of him, but his men.
Yu Huo didn't know the existence of this demon, but he couldn't give in and give in at this juncture, because he needed to rescue Ming Deng in order to prevent the chaos in the nest and harm the world.
"Master Lai, to put it bluntly, I am threatening you. You should know that once the Ming Lantern is extinguished, the consequences will be disastrous. As a human being, can you bear to watch the door of hell open and the world suffer hell-like disasters?"
As soon as Yu Huo said this, he noticed that the muscles on Lai Changqing's right cheek not far from the scar trembled a few times. Apparently, under Yu Huo's reminder, he realized that he was still a human being, not a ghost that everyone yelled at.
But with his compassion, he quickly regained his senses and said with a gloomy face: "Human? Do you think I don't want to be a human being? Do you know how they treated me back then? And you know that Master Guishou is How do you treat me? Tell me why I want to join the ghost register?"
The anger in Lai Changqing's eyes was all written on his face. There must be an ulterior story hidden behind that face that has gone through many vicissitudes of life, and this story must be a tragedy.
No one would leave a person alone and become a ghost, Yuhuo knew this very well.
But Yu Huo cannot be emotional at this time. Humans and ghosts have been incompatible since ancient times. Since Lai Changqing chose to be a ghost, he voluntarily gave up being a human being, and naturally stood on the opposite side of the human world.
As a member of the corpse-stitching lineage, catching ghosts and eradicating evil is the rule left by the ancestor. Yu Huo clearly realized this.
"No matter what happened to you in the past? But your pair is stained with the blood of innocent people. Stepping back from the cliff and saving Ming Lan is your last chance to atone for your sins."
Yu Huo's calmness completely disrupted Lai Changqing's plan. He originally wanted to deliberately stir up emotion, play a bitter trick in front of Yu Huo, and then take the opportunity to capture Yu Huo and kill him.
But he didn't expect that Yu Huo wouldn't accept his method at all. If he didn't accept the soft one, he would have to use the hard one.
Lai Changqing immediately changed his mind. From the first moment he saw Yu Huo, he had no intention of letting Yu Huo leave alive.
The reason why he wanted to kill Yu Huo was because Lai Changqing knew that only by letting Yu Huo become a dead person first, and then letting Yu Huo's spirit and flesh be separated, annihilated in ashes, and never reincarnated, no one would know his true identity from now on. .
In his place, killing a person is as simple as killing a chicken, and the aftermath is handled cleanly. No one will know that anyone has been killed here, including Lord Guishou.
At this point, Lai Changqing stopped talking nonsense to Yu Huo, stood up, gave his men a strange look, and then prepared to turn around and leave.
"Wait! Prescription, I can prescribe it."
Upon hearing the prescription, Lai Changqing immediately stopped. Before that, he had indeed heard Liu Wusheng say that the only people who could keep Ming Deng alive were descendants of the Corpse Sewing lineage, and Yu Huo was of the Corpse Sewing lineage. direct descendants.
If he could be one step ahead of Liu Wusheng and offer the remaining fire to Lord Ghost Head, his position in the Yi Nest would naturally be even better.
Lai Changqing knew very well that Liu Wusheng had gained the trust of Lord Ghost Leader by offering the lantern this time. If Liu Wusheng were to find someone to extend the life of Ming Deng, Liu Wusheng would undoubtedly be the right protector.
Lord Ghost Head has not yet chosen a Right Protector. Lai Changqing's various obstructions are the main reason. But Lord Ghost Head will not let Lai Changqing's family dominate. He has been looking for someone who can check and balance Lai Changqing, and Liu Wu Sheng may be the most suitable candidate.
Why doesn't Lai Changqing know the purpose of Lord Ghost Head? If he succeeds, Liu Wusheng will definitely become his biggest threat in the future. Lai Changqing, who always likes to prepare for rainy days, will never let such a thing happen.
Therefore, when he heard Yu Huo talking about the prescription, he turned back to Yu Huo and asked again: "Can you really extend the life of Ming Deng?"
"What do you think? How can the things left by our ancestors be lost in my hands?"
Although Lai Changqing knew very little about the Ming Deng, he naturally knew about the Ming Deng's guide. He had never seen the power of the Ming Deng with his own eyes, but he heard that it was the existence of the Ming Deng that made the nest dark. He has been suppressed in this barrier and isolated from the world.
If it was true as the rumors outside said, Yichao could be completely freed from the darkness after enduring humiliation and burden for so many years. But then he thought about it, he was not a ghost, so why would he seek benefits for the Lord Ghost Chief? This was not a wedding with someone. Looking for someone's skin?
However, a white light suddenly flashed from the corner of Lai Changqing's eyes, and he came up with a bold idea. If he could really use the power of the underworld lantern to seize the master of the Ghost Head's nest in one fell swoop and establish himself as the king, wouldn't it mean that the entire nest is his own? That's right, why should you look at other people's eyes?
When he thought of this, Lai Changqing's heart surged and his blood boiled. He had been humiliated in the world and had been controlled by Lord Ghost for many years. It was time for him to turn over and become the master for once.
"Why should I trust you?"
Lai Changqing, who has always been very suspicious and cautious, is not as easy to trick as a three-year-old child. After all, someone who has been able to hang out in the abandoned nest for so many years must have his own merits.
Yu Huo knew that he must not underestimate this person, let alone let him see that he was taking advantage of his flaws. If he made a mistake, he would definitely be killed again.
It is said that walking with ghosts is like seeking skin from a tiger. If you want to pull teeth from the tiger's mouth, you must go deep into the tiger's den. Yu Huo knows that only by using Lai Changqing and seeing the place where Ming Deng is hiding can he completely rescue Ming Deng.
"You can choose not to believe me, but if you kill me, the fate of Mingdeng will no longer be in your hands."
Yu Huo's words are absolutely correct. Although Lai Changqing has never seen the methods of sewing corpses, once the dark lamp is extinguished, the door of hell will be opened, the nest will be in chaos, both public and private, all of which will be harmful to him, Lai Changqing. No benefit.
Therefore, he must prevent the chaos in the abandoned nest in order to protect his existing vested interests and pursue advantages and avoid disadvantages. This is an eternal truth, whether it is a human or a ghost.
Lai Changqing did not hesitate, and signaled his men to let go of Yu Huo. Before leaving, he personally explained to his men, saying: "I treat Mr. Yu as a distinguished guest. If you make any mistakes, I will make you disappear into ashes."
Two men wearing skull masks bowed their heads and said nothing. They came to Yu Huo and signaled him to go somewhere.
Yu Huo was taken to a relatively secluded residence and treated as a distinguished guest, but in reality he was under house arrest. Lai Changqing wanted to hold Yu Huo in order to control Ming Deng's initiative.
The quieter the place, the more something is going to happen. After hearing several screams of crows, Yu Huo heard the wails of resentful spirits coming from the darkness. Where did these sounds come from? , making Yu Huo suddenly feel uneasy.
Because these resentful spirits must be coming towards him, a living person.
Yuhuo couldn't help but feel a chill in the back of his heart, and his body trembled unnaturally a few times.
