The reason why Zu An was shocked was not because of their appearance, after all, he had seen many more terrifying-looking monsters these days, but because the other party looked very much like the legendary Black and White Impermanence from his previous life!
His eyes fell on the black and white mourning sticks in the hands of the two ghosts. There were strips of cloth tied everywhere on the stick, which looked like a feather duster.
Zu An did not dare to underestimate it at all, because he noticed that there seemed to be a kind of regular power on those two sticks, which seemed to have a direct effect on the soul.
"Another kid is here. It seems that this month's performance is about to be completed." Hei Wuchang said angrily. He was obviously talking about something happy, but there was no trace of joy on his face.
On the contrary, Bai Wuchang said with a smile: "Yes, we can also take a good vacation."
Zu An: "???"
Why is this black and white impermanence like those workers and social animals in the previous life, thinking about fishing all day long?
However, his whole body quickly tensed up. He had something important to do, and he definitely couldn't be captured by this black and white impermanence. It seemed that a fierce battle was inevitable.
The opponent's two mourning sticks seem to be a great threat to my current state. It seems that I need to use their carelessness at this time to attack in a sneak attack, which should be able to achieve an instant kill effect.
Although Zu An judged it this way, he did not take action immediately because he had some scruples in his heart.
According to the myths and legends of the previous life, Black and White Wuchang was a genuine official in the underworld, and his rank seemed to be quite high.
When I first came to the Netherworld Underworld, I killed the officials within the system. Wouldn't that mean I was immediately on the opposite side of the entire Underworld?
Not to mention completing the mission by then, I'm afraid it will be difficult to move forward in the Netherworld.
Just when he was a little confused, Bai Wuchang suddenly spoke: "Hey, why do I feel that this kid is something special?"
Hei Wuchang was also stunned: "Yes, he is not an ordinary lonely ghost, and he seems to be a bit strong."
As he spoke, he quietly picked up the mourning stick.
Zu An's heart trembled. It seemed that he couldn't wait any longer. Even if he didn't kill them, he had to restrain them first.
Just as he was about to take action, Bai Wuchang suddenly said: "There is a mysterious aura about him. Hey, it turns out he is a colleague. I am disrespectful."
"Same... colleague?" Zu An was about to take action, but he couldn't help being stunned when he heard this. He thought of ten thousand situations, but this was not included.
"Isn't that right?" Bai Wuchang put the mourning stick back behind his back and his expression became a little affectionate.
Zu An did not let down his guard. Who knew if this guy was just talking about his secrets and wanted to sneak up on him without showing any moral integrity.
He secretly glanced at Hei Wuchang and saw that he also put away the mourning stick: "It turns out to be the new Wangchuan Ferryman. Why didn't you tell me earlier? It almost caused a misunderstanding."
Zu An was even more confused: "Forgotten River Ferryman?"
Wait, the mysterious colossus said before that I have a fate with Wangchuan, and used a drop of Wangchuan water as a medium to use a secret method to enter the netherworld in my current state. Is this the identity he arranged for me?
Seeing his confused look, Black and White Wuchang was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said: "Brother, I just came to the Netherworld, so it's normal for you to be unclear about the situation here. Don't think that the Forgotten River Ferryman was the same as the boatman and iron grinder in the previous life.
- Tofu is just like a hard job, but this is a great position in the Netherworld. I must have accumulated a lot of merit during my lifetime, so I can be appointed to such a position."
"I'm new here, and I haven't asked my two brothers for their names yet." Zu An saluted. Since we don't have to be enemies, we must of course have a better relationship. Maybe it will help with the next actions.
Seeing that his attitude was so humble, Black and White Wuchang's expression softened even more. Bai Wuchang said with a smile: "We are Black and White Wuchang in the Netherworld. Every time someone dies in the underworld, we will go and bring his soul back to the underworld."
Zhong. I just noticed that a new ghost appeared. I originally wanted to come and take him to the underworld, but I didn't expect it was you."
Zu An's heart moved, and it turned out to be the same as in the legend: "Isn't this the underworld of the underworld?"
"Actually, it counts, but strictly speaking, you have to enter the gate of hell before you really enter the netherworld." Hei Wuchang explained.
"The Gate of Hell?" Zu An had heard many legends about the Gate of Hell. Even when people describe life and death crises, they would say that they had walked through the Gate of Hell. He never expected that he would really pass through the Gate of Hell this time.
"Well, there it is." Bai Wuchang pointed forward. Zu An looked up and saw a huge archway not far away.
This archway has four pillars, forming three doorways. In front of each pillar is a ferocious sculpture carved, which should be some strange beasts from the underworld.
Above the three doors, there are seven lofts with undulating eaves and raised corners, but there are no real rooms in those lofts.
This kind of archway style can be seen everywhere in the world. The richer the family, the more magnificent their archways are.
But the archway in front of us is so special, because the archways in the human world are often made of vermilion pillars, and sometimes they are even equipped with bright yellow glazed tiles.
But this archway is completely pitch black, so dark that it chills one's soul.
The only thing with a different color is the plaque directly above which reads "Gate of the Underworld and the Gate of Hell" with seven large gold characters.
Zu An's head trembled, he didn't expect the gate of hell to look like this.
At this time, he noticed two monsters standing on both sides of the ghost gate. Both were human, but one had the head of a bull and the other had the face of a horse.
"A bull's head and a horse's face?" Zu An was in a trance for a while, and existences from some fairy tales in his previous life appeared one after another.
At this time, Black and White Wuchang explained from the side: "They are the guards of the ghost gate. Sometimes some ghosts escape from the underworld, and they are responsible for capturing them. In addition, after the death of some powerful beings, the ghosts still maintain considerable power.
In order to prevent them from causing trouble and disobeying us when we lead them, the Bull-Head-Horse Face is responsible for suppressing them."
Zu An was worried: "It sounds like the bull-headed horse-faced horse is very powerful?"
"It's true that the fighting ability is good." Hei Wuchang replied.
Bai Wuchang seemed to have guessed something, and added: "We brothers are not weaker than them. You must know that there are often very powerful beings in the world who are more difficult to deal with."
Zu An thought that this guy was afraid that he would despise them, so he took the opportunity to compliment them both, which immediately made Black and White Wuchang particularly helpful.
Soon the bull-headed horse face also noticed them: "Hey, Black and White Wuchang, who is this? You two are so polite to him."
"This is our future colleague, the Forgotten River Ferryman. We sent him to take office." Bai Wuchang said proudly.
Hearing Wangchuan Ferryman, the expression on the bull-headed horse face suddenly changed. Zu An actually saw a hint of flattery on the ugly face: "It turns out that he is the new one. Black and white and Wuchang are so busy at work, so leave it to us.
Brother, just send him there."
"It just so happens that I don't have much to do today. I'm sending Brother Zu off to his appointment. Your position of guarding the Ghost Gate is important, so I won't bother you." Hei Wuchang said with a dark face. Naturally, he already knew Zu An's name on the way.
Zu An originally wanted to give a false name, but he thought that the other party was specialized in seducing people's souls. If there was some secret method to see people's names, it would offend them instead.
"It's not troublesome. Originally, these matters within the Guimen Pass were under the control of our brothers." The Bull-headed Horse-faced man also came over, and he enthusiastically wanted to go with Zu An.
"We have gotten to know Brother Zu along the way, so we can just take him," Bai Wuchang held the mourning stick with a smile on his face, "Brother Zu, right?"
The atmosphere in the field became tense for a moment, and the situation on both sides seemed to be on the verge of breaking out.
Zu An was naturally reluctant to refute Bai Wuchang's face. After agreeing, he raised his hand in front of the bull-headed horse: "After I am familiar with everything in my post, I will come to meet Brother Niu and Brother Ma again to thank you for your warm welcome."
"Haha, we should be the ones to take care of you then." The smile on the bull-headed horse-faced face also returned.
I thought this guy was a good guy.
Black and White Wuchang also glanced at him in surprise. It would be best if he didn't have a head-on conflict with Minotaur Horse Face. He didn't expect that this kid was quite capable of causing trouble.
After passing the gate of hell, Bai Wuchang suddenly smiled and said: "Brother Zu, you must be very curious about why the bull-headed horse face is so enthusiastic towards you."