Realm of the Night God

Master Jiang nodded in agreement with Yang Haoran's statement.

"So, the chances of finding a ghost in the lowest levels of the underworld who was an alchemist in their previous life are almost non-existent. If you're looking for a ghost who knows how to discern spiritual herbs, those do exist, but whether you can find one depends on your luck," Master Jiang said.

"Heh, luck is such an elusive thing. Who can say for sure?" Yang Haoran sighed and shook his head. He had come to Master Jiang today hoping to find a solution to his problem, but he hadn't expected to be met with such a cold response right from the start.

"You're right, luck is something that's hard to predict. However, if you have any connections in the Judgment Hall, they should be able to help you," Master Jiang said.

"Oh? Please elaborate, Master Jiang," Yang Haoran said.

"When I was setting up the restriction barrier just now, I decided to tell you everything I know. Let me start by telling you about the Judgment Hall. Behind the final square is the Judgment Hall of the underworld, where all the ghosts sent to the underworld are brought for judgment. Most undead ghosts above a certain level are refined into soul pills, with a few rare exceptions."

"As for ordinary undead, if they didn't do anything evil in their previous life, they'll be sent directly to the reincarnation platform to be reborn. Whether they're reborn into a wealthy and privileged family or a poor and destitute one depends on how many good deeds they did in their previous life."

"On the other hand, if they committed evil acts in their previous life, they'll either be left in the lowest levels of the underworld to contribute to its development, or they'll be cast into Hell to suffer torment, depending on the severity of their misdeeds."

"I'm telling you all this to let you know that the Judgment Hall has detailed records of everything that happened to every ghost who enters the underworld. If you have any connections there, you can simply tell them what kind of ghost you're looking for, and if such a ghost exists in the underworld, they'll be able to find the one that best fits your requirements. Many powerful merchants and influential figures in the underworld use this method to find the right people when they need them."

"I only have a handful of acquaintances in the underworld, and you're the only one I'd consider a friend. There's no way I could know anyone at the Judgment Hall. And even if I did, I doubt a regular ghost attendant would dare to take on a task like this. I'd need to find someone in a position of authority, and I certainly don't know anyone like that."

Yang Haoran looked at Master Jiang with a puzzled expression and asked, "You've been a ghost attendant in the underworld for years. Don't you have any connections in that regard?"

Master Jiang shook his head slightly, and his expression mirrored Yang Haoran's, with a touch of resignation.

"Heh, you know my personality well. My heart is devoted only to my deity, and I'm willing to sacrifice my life and spirit for my deity. I don't really care about other matters."

Yang Haoran knew that Master Jiang was a devout believer, and he had considered trying to persuade him, but ultimately decided against it, as he didn't want to lose his friend.

"I've shown you the path, and now it's up to you to decide how to proceed. If this doesn't work out, I can give you another suggestion you can try."

Yang Haoran's curiosity was piqued, and he asked with a faint smile, "What suggestion?"

Master Jiang raised his cup and clinked it against Yang Haoran's, and they both drank the contents in one gulp. Then, he responded, "Most of the ghosts in the underworld are human souls, but there are also a small number of demon souls. These demons have lived for a long time, seen a lot, and know a great deal, as their cultivation is closely tied to the heavenly and earthly spiritual qi, as well as various spiritual materials and treasures. If you can find a suitable demon soul, they should be able to help you solve your current problem, as they would have some knowledge of and the ability to discern spiritual herbs."

After saying this, Master Jiang added another sentence.

"Rarity makes things precious, demonsoul in the underworld are relatively few, so they are in high demand. If you find the target, you need to act quickly, otherwise, someone else might get there first."

Yang Haoran nodded, Master Jiang's advice gave him a plan, whether it would work or not, he wanted to try it.

After making up his mind, he temporarily set aside this matter and then thought of another question.

"Master Jiang, is it true that if the deceased killed someone in their lifetime, their soul must remain in the underworld to make contributions after death?"

"Not necessarily, it depends on how many people were killed and who the victims were. It's not a given that if you killed someone in the Mortal Realm, you will be relegated to the lowest level to make contributions. It depends on the specific circumstances," Master Jiang shook his head in response.

"If I insult a ghost attendant, will I be deprived of the right to reincarnate and be banished to the lowest level of the underworld?"

"That also depends. It depends on the identity of the ghost attendant being insulted, their temperament, and the degree of the insult. If you insult a ghost attendant from the Judgment Hall, and the ghost attendant has a bad temper, it's possible that your soul may not just be banished to the lowest level of the underworld, but could even be destroyed entirely."

After listening to Master Jiang's explanation, Yang Haoran gained a deeper understanding of these matters. He then asked Master Jiang some other questions about the underworld, as Master Jiang, being a ghost attendant in the underworld, would know more about it than Yang Haoran, an Underworld Envoy in the Mortal Realm.

For the questions Yang Haoran asked, Master Jiang did not withhold any information he knew, even if some matters involved underworld secrets that could not be openly discussed. Master Jiang conveyed the information to him in a tactful manner.

The two of them spent over five hours eating and drinking, not paying much attention to the passage of time. This content is hosted at M|V|LE^MPYR.

After bidding farewell to Master Jiang, Yang Haoran felt a bit dizzy. The underworld's fine wine, while good for enhancing Yin spirit power, was also intoxicating.

While drinking with Master Jiang, he didn't need to maintain a clear mind, as that would defeat the purpose of drinking. But after parting ways, he had to regain his clarity of mind, as there were still many things he needed to do.

Since the underworld has no sun or moon, and is illuminated by countless ghostly fires, there is no concept of day and night, and the sense of time is not as strong as in the Mortal Realm. The work schedule is also quite chaotic.

Yang Haoran, being a mortal with a physical body, even with Yin spirit power supporting him, still feels fatigue. He has been running around a lot lately and is exhausted. He would like to rest, but the matter with the shop owner is weighing on his mind, and he won't be able to rest well until he resolves it.

So, he decided to take care of that matter first.

From his meeting with Master Jiang, he gained a deeper understanding of the underworld and also came up with a plan for finding the shop owner.

He did not return to the shop but went back to the Talent Market in the underworld. He updated the recruitment information, changing it from hiring one shop owner and two shop assistants to just hiring one shop owner, and added a requirement that the applicant must be familiar with medicine and able to distinguish the authenticity of various spirit herbs.

Additionally, he removed the restriction on race, stating that he would consider both human and demon applicants as long as they had the necessary skills.

After making these changes, he left only his phone number and did not stay at the Talent Market, as he wanted to try to reach out to a ghost attendant from the Judgment Hall to see if they could help. If he had the assistance of a Judgment Hall ghost attendant, the matter would become relatively simpler.