Chapter 3081

Although the connection to the Underworld had been severed, the Soul Township remained famous. Many former Underworld facilities had become tourist attractions here.

Because of this, no one found it strange when Yan Xizhong and Yun Meng checked into a hotel. The township received countless visitors every day.

Yan Xizhong and Yun Meng booked a presidential suite. With several rooms inside, they did not need to stay separately.

"Honey, once this matter is over, let’s get our marriage registered in this world," Yan Xizhong said. He felt it was best to secure his wife early.

Yun Meng tilted her head and thought for a moment. "If you are not afraid of my relatives in this world causing trouble, we can register."

"Honey, do you think I would be afraid?" As the young palace master of the Yanluo Realm, would he fear a few mortals?

Yun Meng realized she had overthought it. Given Yan Xizhong’s character, he truly would not be afraid. "Alright. Since that is the case, we will register when we have time."

Yun Meng had come to terms with things. She knew her bond with Yan Xizhong was inseparable. Since they were destined to stay together, she accepted it.

Registration was inevitable, especially since they planned to spend twenty years here together.

After packing their luggage, Yan Xizhong and Yun Meng went out to explore the Soul Township.

"They say there is a Nostalgia Terrace on the Yellow Springs Road. This Soul Township actually has one too," Yun Meng said, pointing to a structure.

Indeed, while not extraordinary, it was built with care. It was no wonder the scenic spot was famous.

"Come, everyone. We are now visiting the Nostalgia Terrace," a tour guide announced to a group of tourists. "As you know, the most famous spots in the legendary Underworld are the Naihe Bridge, where Meng Po serves her soup, and the eight-hundred-mile Yellow Springs Road, famous for being covered in red spider lilies, also known as Yellow Springs Flowers. The third famous spot is the Nostalgia Terrace."

The guide paused and continued, "Legend says that before souls are reincarnated, they can use the Nostalgia Terrace to see the current lives of their living relatives. We are standing in such a place now. Of course, this is just a scenic spot and has no such magical effects."

"This guide speaks well," Yun Meng remarked to Yan Xizhong.

Yan Xizhong smiled slightly. "They earn their living by talking. If they could not speak well, they could not make money."

She took Yun Meng’s hand. "Let’s go take a look. We should at least visit the Nostalgia Terrace here."

She led Yun Meng up the terrace.

There were quite a few people on the terrace. Everyone was taking photos, some posing against a stone tablet.

Yan Xizhong and Yun Meng walked around, looking down from the top.

Yun Meng noticed a sea of flowers nearby and pointed. "Xizhong, there is a flower sea over there."

They had come for the Soul Immortal Beauty flower, so this sea of flowers might be a clue.

Yan Xizhong and Yun Meng walked over together. They observed everything carefully, appearing to simply enjoy the beauty of the flowers.

Only they knew they were searching for the Soul Immortal Beauty.

"Found it," Yan Xizhong said. His spiritual sense was strong, and he quickly located his target.

She led Yun Meng to a corner in the northwest. There, a single Soul Immortal Beauty flower stood.

Yan Xizhong sighed. "One Soul Immortal Beauty flower consumes at least ten human lives. It seems this Soul Township holds secrets unknown to others."

"Xizhong, look over there," Yun Meng said, looking around. She discovered a patch of Soul Immortal Beauty flowers nearby.

Yan Xizhong saw them too, and his mood grew heavier. He had never encountered such a situation before.

"What kind of place is this Soul Township? Why are so many people dying?" Yun Meng asked, frowning slightly.

Yan Xizhong thought for a moment. "I do not know. But I know one thing: the people who die here do not report to the Underworld."

When people die, their souls return to the Underworld. This is the inevitable cycle of reincarnation.

If souls do not return, something is wrong. Either the souls have been completely destroyed, or they have been captured by certain special beings or creatures.

Neither possibility was good news for Yan Xizhong.

She thought for a moment, then said to Yun Meng, "Let’s go."

"Okay." Yun Meng knew from her demeanor that she had a plan. She did not ask further. When she said to leave, she followed.

After leaving the flower sea, Yun Meng looked at Yan Xizhong. "What is wrong?"

"There is a mysterious spiritual intelligence here," Yan Xizhong said seriously. "We must determine what kind of being possesses this intelligence. If it is benevolent, we will persuade it to leave with us. If it is malevolent, we will subdue and destroy it. If our power is insufficient, I will seek help."

His statement about seeking help was made with complete openness.

Yun Meng pondered briefly. "No wonder I felt like someone was watching us earlier. I thought I was being paranoid."

"For people like us, our five senses do not deceive us. It was not paranoia. Someone was indeed watching us. That gaze confirmed to me that a spiritual intelligence is hidden here. I just do not know what has awakened."

Yan Xizhong smiled, unconcerned. "Rest well tonight. We will come back tomorrow. I think we should startle the snake in the grass."

Yan Xizhong did not like to drag things out. The only thing that made him hesitate was matters concerning Yun Meng. At all other times, he was a qualified young palace master of the Yan Palace.

Yun Meng and Yan Xizhong returned to the hotel and rested for the night.

They acted like true tourists. The next morning, after breakfast, they set out again to continue their tour.

Their target was once again the Nostalgia Terrace.

Hundreds of people visited daily. It was common for tourists to revisit a scenic spot. Even if people recognized Yan Xizhong and Yun Meng, they would not mind, as such occurrences were frequent.

This time, their target was specifically that sea of flowers.