Chapter 203
Chapter 203
After the Ghost Mother Evil Goddess birthed ten minor ghost deities, the yin energy on Huimu Mountain grew almost solid.
It became a black fog so dense it seemed ready to drip water, blanketing everything within ten li.
Every animal caught in the ghostly qi died instantly. The death energy they released further thickened the sinister ghostly aura surrounding the mountain.
Deaf Granny jerked her head up and stared toward Huimu Mountain.
“Oh my, that beast didn’t go to hell?! Evil must be rooted out and the people delivered from harm. She must die tonight!
“Xiao Jiu, Daji, carry out the offering table. I will also have to trouble Eighth Master to make another trip and prepare the Three Sacrifices!”
Hua Jiunan’s heart ached for his granny. He hurriedly stopped Eighth Master Chang with a look just as the latter, black pot already over his head, prepared to depart.
“The Five Great Immortal Families are already dealing with her. There’s no need to rush, Granny.”
How could Deaf Granny fail to understand his concern? She affectionately stroked his head.
“Silly boy, you do not understand. Evil goddess or not, the word ‘goddess’ is still part of her title.
“Spirit mediums may be called ‘Immortal Spirits,’ but they have never been recognized by Heaven and Earth. That single word of difference… Even with all Five Great Immortal Families fighting together, dealing with a ‘goddess’ will be very difficult.
“Unless…”
Deaf Granny trailed off.
Everyone involuntarily looked toward Young Monk Wuxin, who hid behind Hua Jiunan with an innocent expression and clung to the hem of his robe.
Hua Jiunan crouched, lifted Wuxin, and held him before his face.
“Wuxin, I need to go deal with filthy things, and I need your help. Are you willing?
“I… your brother won’t force you. If you don’t want to fight filthy things, stay home and keep Granny company. Be good and listen to her. You mustn’t lose your temper, understand?”
Young Monk Wuxin gave Hua Jiunan a timid look, then turned toward Huimu Mountain. In an instant, his mind was made up.
“Namo Amitabha Buddha. Buddhas and demons have always been irreconcilable. If I do not enter hell, who will?
“Brother, this humble monk will go with you to slay the demon.”
Wuxin picked up the black dagger and bloodstained letter from the ground and carefully tucked both inside his robe.
“Brother Jiunan, let us depart.”
Eighth Master Chang had wanted to insist on going into the mountains to catch the Three Sacrifices. But at the sight of Deaf Granny’s aged face, he could not bring himself to speak.
Instead, he put on an ingratiating smile and began flattering Hemp-clad Grandmother.
“Hemp-clad Elder Sister, that sedan of yours is enormous and so imposing! It must be very spacious inside. Surely another three or four people wouldn’t make much difference…”
Hemp-clad Grandmother knew exactly what Eighth Master Chang was thinking and ignored him. She stepped into the Ghost Sedan and flew toward Huimu Mountain with eerie laughter.
Hua Jiunan picked up Wuxin, leaped into the air, and landed steadily on Eighth Master Chang’s back.
Chen Daji followed close behind and climbed on as well. He pointed his slingshot toward Huimu Mountain with a heroic flourish and shouted:
“Giddyup! Let’s go, Eighth Master Chang! We’re taking you to beat a drowning dog!”
Eighth Master Chang was profoundly unwilling, but he could only shake his huge tail and race away. Even so, he did not forget to snap at Chen Daji.
“Beat a drowning dog, my ass! That is an evil goddess!
“Do you even understand what the word ‘goddess’ means, you little bastard? We’ll be lucky if our whole group doesn’t end up as drowning dogs ourselves…”
Chen Daji had always possessed blind confidence in his own strength.
More precisely, he blindly worshiped Hua Jiunan.
Our Big Brother is invincible-apart from taking a little too long to wind up before casting!
“Eighth Master, what exactly is the Ghost Mother Goddess? Is she really that vicious? Look what a sorry mess fear has made of you!”
Eighth Master Chang shook his head helplessly and muttered, “Even I can’t explain exactly what she is. Ask our young master physician instead. All I can tell you is that the Ghost Mother Evil Goddess is terrifyingly powerful!”