Moreover, Li Yao also felt that the Black Mountain Demon's desire to marry Nie Xiaoqian might be hiding a secret.
Pulling himself back to his senses, Li Yao gestured, and a dazzling golden light flashed.
Suddenly, a jade-plate-shaped object appeared and floated in mid-air.
The material of this object is an extremely warm and lustrous bluish-white. At intervals along the edge, there are serrated folds that are slightly recessed inward. Each fold has a fine groove that gradually fades towards the center of the jade plate.
The white radiance in the center of the jade plate was the softest and brightest, flowing gently in the void like water.
The jade is of extraordinary quality, emitting a soft white light with a pure and unwavering luster. It contains countless tiny jade pieces that flow endlessly along their own magical and unique paths.
Mountains, rivers, and countless stars seem to be hidden within it.
This is the Qiankun Reincarnation Disc from the world of Jade Dynasty, also known as the Star Disc, which Li Yao tricked into giving to him from Tianyin Temple.
The Cycle of Heaven and Earth not only has the power to reverse the universe and reverse cause and effect, but it can also help people transcend reincarnation.
Li Yao activated his hand seals, causing the small jade piece of the Qiankun Reincarnation Disc to flow and rotate rapidly along a magical trajectory, emitting dazzling golden rays.
Golden light shone on a group of female ghosts, whose figures were disappearing at a visible speed from bottom to top.
"What an amazing technique for deliverance!"
Yan Chixia, standing to the side, was dumbfounded. He also knew the art of deliverance, but compared to Li Yao's, his art was far too rudimentary.
As golden light continued to shoot out, the female ghosts were saved one by one and disappeared into the mortal world.
Suddenly, Li Yao frowned and shook his head slightly.
After he had performed the rituals to deliver all the female ghosts except Nie Xiaoqian from the afterlife, he put away the Reincarnation Disc and then made a sweeping motion in the air with his right hand.
A flash of white light appeared, and a stunningly beautiful woman in flowing white robes appeared before the crowd.
Chapter 415 The Secret of the Black Mountain Demon
"Ugh, I'm suffocating!"
The woman in white turned gracefully, curiously surveying her surroundings, her delicate brows furrowing slightly.
She glanced at the bearded Yan Chixia, then turned her gaze to Nie Xiaoqian, whose allure was no less than her own.
Finally, her gaze fell on Li Yao, a half-smile playing on her lips.
She is none other than Xiaobai, the nine-tailed celestial fox from the world of Jade Dynasty!
Li Yao shook his head slightly and said, "What are you yelling about? You're making so much noise!"
It turned out that while he was performing a ritual to help the female ghost pass on, Xiaobai was shouting in the space that she wanted to go out.
Helpless, he had no choice but to perform a ritual to release the female ghost and then take Xiaobai out of the space.
Otherwise, this little white guy would keep arguing endlessly!
"I just wanted to come out for some fresh air!"
Xiao Bai then turned his gaze to Nie Xiaoqian and said meaningfully, "No wonder you ignored me after I called you for so long. It turns out there's another beauty here. Did I ruin your plans?"
Upon hearing this, Nie Xiaoqian immediately lowered her head shyly.
She was already quite bold and outgoing, but when faced with the even bolder Xiaobai, she could only act shy and reserved.
"Don't talk nonsense. I was just performing a ritual for a few female ghosts, I didn't have time for you!"
Li Yao rolled his eyes at Xiao Bai.
"A female ghost?"
"Where exactly is this place? Are there many wandering ghosts and spirits here?"
Xiao Bai frowned slightly, then looked around at the surroundings, feeling a sense of gloom.
Both Yan Chixia and Nie Xiaoqian were surprised and puzzled by Xiaobai's sudden appearance.
Nie Xiaoqian asked Li Yao timidly, "Young master, who is this?"
Li Yao quickly explained, "Oh, this is my maid, Xiaobai..."
"Hey, when did I become your maid?"
Xiao Bai interrupted Li Yao, clearly displeased.
Isn't that so?
Li Yao smiled and stared at Xiaobai, asking in return.
"Okay, whatever you say goes!"
Xiao Bai shrugged helplessly, then nodded at Nie Xiaoqian and asked Li Yao, "Who is this beauty?"
Li Yao said, "Her name is Nie Xiaoqian. I just rescued her from a thousand-year-old tree demon."
"Oh, so it was a hero saving a damsel in distress. Looks like I really ruined your plans!"
Little White Princess smiled.
Li Yao shook his head, showing no intention of explaining himself to Xiao Bai's teasing.
Xiao Bai then turned his gaze to Yan Chixia and asked, "And who is this?"
"Yan Chixia!"
Before Li Yao could introduce her, Yan Chixia introduced herself and then asked curiously, "May I ask where you came from, young lady?"
Nie Xiaoqian also looked at Xiaobai with curiosity; this question had been lingering in her mind.
Unexpectedly, Xiaobai's beautiful eyes flickered, and she pointed at Li Yao, saying mysteriously, "You have to ask him about this."
Yan Chixia and Nie Xiaoqian both cast questioning glances at Li Yao.
Li Yao coughed a few times and said, "Uh... well, it's not convenient to talk about that."
"Hmph, fine, don't talk then, what's the big deal!"
Yan Chixia glared angrily, his mustache twitched, and he turned and walked toward a monk's quarters.
Suddenly, he stopped, as if he had thought of something, and turned back to ask Li Yao, "Your name is Li Yao?"
Li Yao smiled and said, "Yes, didn't I tell you my name before?"
"Your surname is also Li?"
Yan Chixia frowned slightly.
Li Yao asked in confusion, "What? Is there a problem?"
"No!"
Yan Chixia shook his head, then yawned and said, "I'm going to sleep. Don't talk too loudly."
After saying that, he turned and left.
"So crazy!"
Li Yao ignored Yan Chixia and said to Nie Xiaoqian, "Miss Xiaoqian, is there a quiet place here? I have something to ask you."
"have!"
"Young master, please come with me."
Nie Xiaoqian nodded and walked ahead to lead the way.
Lanruo Temple covers a large area, including not only the main halls but also many monks' quarters.
Just now, Li Yao's battle with the locust tree spirit wasn't very intense.
Therefore, the buildings inside the temple were not damaged much.
Led by Nie Xiaoqian, Li Yao and Xiaobai arrived at a secluded monk's hut.
However, this place can no longer be considered a true monks' dwelling.
Because the place is decorated in an antique style, very elegant and charming, just like a woman's boudoir.
Clearly, this must be Nie Xiaoqian's boudoir.
Although she was a female ghost, apart from not being able to see the sun during the day, she was not much different from a normal woman.
A human, a fox, and a ghost share a room, creating an indescribably eerie atmosphere.
However, Li Yao didn't care at all and went straight to the point, asking, "Miss Xiaoqian, I heard that the locust tree spirit has already betrothed you to the Black Mountain Demon?"
"Young master, you were also aware of this matter?"
Nie Xiaoqian was surprised.
She was already quite surprised when Li Yao immediately said her name.
Now, Li Yao has once again revealed that the Black Mountain Demon wants to marry her.
Not many people know about this matter.
How did Li Yao learn about this?
In response, Li Yao explained casually, "Oh, I eliminated a demon nearby before. I learned about the locust tree spirit here from that demon, and I also learned about you."
"Oh, I see!"
Nie Xiaoqian had no doubts and believed Li Yao's explanation.
Li Yao continued, "I've heard that the Black Mountain Demon's lair is in the City of the Wrongfully Dead in the Underworld. Is that true?"
"yes!"
Nie Xiaoqian nodded.
Li Yao then asked, "When will the Black Mountain Demon marry you?"
Nie Xiaoqian's expression dimmed somewhat as she said, "Three days later, on the Ghost Festival, when the gates of hell open wide."
"Ghost Festival!"
Li Yao nodded thoughtfully.
The Ghost Festival, also known as the Hungry Ghost Festival, is a traditional folk festival.