Seventh Great-Uncle Master couldn’t recognize it either. Just as things were getting awkward, Wen Yan received a ssage from Mai Conggui. He quickly found an excuse to call back.
"What exactly is it?"
"Boss, I really don’t dare speak about it over the phone—the matter’s kind of big."
"Where are you now?"
"I’m in a small town in Central Plains County, just ca out from inside the Rakshasa Ghost Market."
"Alright, wait there—I’ll be there soon."
Wen Yan said goodbye to Seventh Great-Uncle Master and Eighth Uncle-Master Ancestor, and returned ho through the window.
Then, using a few items he had brought from the small town, he tried each of them and opened a passage to the small town once again.
Ten minutes later, he t Mai Conggui in a narrow alley.
Mai Conggui seed a little nervous. Seeing Wen Yan, he let out a long sigh of relief.
"What’s wrong?"
"I just saw a Water Ghost in the Rakshasa Ghost Market. That Water Ghost was sent by the Water Monarch—he said he’s supposed to lure the Scorching Sun Headquarters General Director there!"
Wen Yan’s expression stiffened.
"Who did you say?"
"General Director!"
"No, the one before that."
"Water Monarch?"
"Lord Huai Woshui?"
"Of course—it’s not like there’s a second one in the whole land who’d go by that title."
Wen Yan’s heart started pounding—he was getting a little high-strung.
So that Water Monkey had awakened long ago?
Or did he get startled awake the last ti?
Couldn’t really bla him for overthinking—he’d never even heard about the Water Monarch before. Even the elders from Fuyu Mountain, or Aunt Gan, only ever said the Water Monarch would revive soday, but definitely not now.
Because of that, if he’d heard soone talk about the Water Monarch before, he would never have believed it—what a joke.
The thing is—he might have really seen it with his own eyes, so now he had no choice but to believe it.
Now the Water Monarch’s awakened and imdiately sent out a Water Ghost who can walk on land. Was this really related to him?
"Tell exactly what was said, word for word, no embellishnt! Just a Water Ghost trying to lure the General Director—what kind of pipe dream is that?"
"That was exactly what he said! The one that best represents the Scorching Sun Departnt is the General Director, right?"
"Was it the Scorching Sun Departnt, or just Scorching Sun?"
Mai Conggui’s heart jumped and he hurriedly replied.
"I think it was Scorching Sun... but maybe it was Scorching Sun Departnt..."
"Rember this: sotis adding or missing a word can make all the difference—think carefully."
"I rember now—he said sothing about the current Scorching Sun, then also said the Scorching Sun Departnt’s General Director..."
"Got it. This intel is extrely important."
Wen Yan took out his phone and transferred 50,000 yuan on the spot.
For sothing like this, he was never stingy with informant fees—or call it a bonus.
The other side hadn’t been all that clear, and Wen Yan figured that Water Ghost probably didn’t fully understand either. Scorching Sun and the Scorching Sun Departnt are two completely different things.
But he was sure—the Water Monkey was definitely looking for him. No doubt about it.
After all, no matter how brainless that Water Monkey was, he wouldn’t expect a Water Ghost to lure over the Scorching Sun Departnt General Director, would he?
Wen Yan was pissed as hell. Shit, I didn’t go looking for you, why are you looking for trouble for after waking up?
And he couldn’t seriously think that just because this Water Ghost found him, he’d actually go, right?
No way, right?
He couldn’t really be counting on a Water Ghost to knock him out and drag him there, could he?
That’d be hilarious.
...
In the pitch-dark waters, the Water Monarch sat quietly.
He was waiting for the current Scorching Sun to arrive.
The na Scorching Sun carried great renown—everyone knew it.
Back in the day, Scorching Sun was so arrogant. Just a mortal, but had the guts to enter these waters, march right up to him, and climb up on his na.
He didn’t even have to think about it—Scorching Sun was destined to be dazzlingly brilliant.
That na itself was a mark of great honor.
That guy back then, after leaving, must have beco even more arrogant, right?
He sent a Water Ghost out—finding the current Scorching Sun should be a piece of cake, just a simple ssage would do.
Anyone bearing the current Scorching Sun’s glory had to be plenty proud.
They’d never allow themselves to disgrace their predecessor’s honor.
As long as they found out, he’d definitely co.
If he didn’t, wouldn’t that make him a coward too afraid to even et him—so weakling terrified of dying?
Fuyu Mountain’s never produced any cowards as arrogant as they are, right?
So, he could just wait comfortably here.
The Water Monarch was full of confidence, sitting and waiting in this quiet place—he felt he understood those so-called Taoists very well by now.
...
"That Water Ghost—what did you think?"
"Pretty down-and-out. Kinda miserable, no enthusiasm, and it seems like he’s under so compulsion—if he doesn’t do this, he’ll die if he stays away too long."
Wen Yan glanced at Mai Conggui, a little surprised—it seed like Mai Conggui genuinely wanted to help that Water Ghost.
Wen Yan thought for a mont, then said,
"Tell that Water Ghost to go to the Scorching Sun Departnt himself. I’ll give you a phone number—pass it along."
Tell him, don’t let anyone know who gave him the number.
In Haidai County, there’s an Ox-Headed Soul Hook who’s known for being righteous—you know him, right?"
"Heard from other Ghosts—an as hell. Last ti a Ghost possessed soone, that Ox-Head swung his iron chain and forcibly ripped it right out, sentenced it on the spot, and smashed the spirit to smithereens."
And there was another Nether Soul that could shape-shift—once the chain was around it, there was no getting away.
Ox-Head strung him up on a high-voltage line and electrocuted him on the spot."
Wen Yan was a little surprised—was Niu Zhiqiang really that ruthless?
But after thinking about it—this was coming from Mai Conggui, so it was probably exaggerated.
"That’s the one. Give that number to the Water Ghost. Honestly, I don’t really trust anyone else."
But this one, definitely straight as a ruler. Definitely trustworthy.
If he wants to survive, wants to get free—this is his only chance.
Rember to keep yourself out of it—don’t get caught up in this ss."
If the Scorching Sun Departnt catches you, give a call—don’t try to tough it out."
As long as you haven’t killed anyone, I still have enough pull to help."
If you’ve hurt people, or gotten blood on your hands—then nobody’s going to be able to save you."
Got it?"
Mai Conggui etched Wen Yan’s words into his mind, already planning to talk to the Water Ghost for three days straight after he got back—persuade him to find the Scorching Sun Departnt.
After saying goodbye to Mai Conggui, Wen Yan started thinking—if the Water Monarch just stayed put, that would be one thing. Last ti’s glimpse wasn’t enough for certainty, but this ti he was completely sure.
This had to be reported to the Scorching Sun Departnt, let them get a head start and put together all kinds of contingency plans.
Anyway, he was definitely never going near the Huai River.
Oh, and from now on, no getting close to the Yellow River either.
Maybe he should ask around—of the seven great water regions, which other ones should he steer clear of. If it got too risky, he’d just hole up and beco a total hobody in Nanwu County. After all, his relationship with the West River crew wasn’t bad right now.
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