Master, This Poor Disciple Died Again Today

Chapter 569: Alive in the Land of the Dead

The reaper darted forth, charging at Hui.

Hui waved his hand. Elder Sister, careful, careful! Im not sure how the reapers work, entirely, but were in the Underworld right now. I dont know if she gets the extradimensional properties she does on the surface. In any case, phoenix fire could burn me up as a reaper, so it must also be dangerous to Elder Sister!

Youre the one who should take care. In the Underworld, Zhu Diyus word is law, the reaper returned. She reached the rings.

Oh? If thats the case, then why hasnt he killed me with a mere word? After all, Zhu Diyus word is law. His will is the Underworld. Could it be? Am I no longer in the Underworld if I destroy it? he asked innocently.

The reaper narrowed her eyes. She burst through the rings.

Mmm. I wouldnt do that, Black Dragon murmured. She looked at Hui. Is she important to you?

Huh? Uh I suppose I dont want her to die, if thats what you mean. Hui said. He blinked. From the corner of his eyes, he caught sight of a frozen songbird, stopped mid-flap. Wait, whats going on? Im not moving anymore. Nothing is. Not even the rings.

AndBlack Dragons eyes are

Understood. Black Dragon shut her eyes.

The reaper blinked. For a moment, she vanished. Hui frowned, looking around. What?

She reappeared in front of him, her sword bared.

Oh fuck! Hui jumped backward, desperately drawing a barrier talisman to block. The barrier appeared moments before the reapers sword pierced him. Her sword bounced off in a shower of sparks, and the barrier popped. Eyes flashing, she darted after him. Hui ran backward, operating his movement technique and drawing barriers as he went. With every sword stroke, a new barrier appeared; the barrier popped, the sword bounced, and the cycle continued. Flashes of gold barriers and silver sword light burst over the surface of the rings.

As you wished, Black Dragon said, chuckling.

This isnt as I wished! Hui protested. I dont want Elder Sister to kill me!

Hmm? Then do you wish for her to be dead? Black Dragon asked.

Hui shook his head. No, no! Thisthis is fine! Perfectly fine, Senior! Troublesome, how troublesome! Is Senior deliberately causing trouble? Ahhh, Senior, why now? I never knew you were a prankster! Your son is so kind and gentle Why couldnt Senior also be?

Black Dragon laughed. Its good that my child is gentle.

Er, I mean, Senior is gentle and kind, beyond all belief, truly, Senior is a pillar of kindness and gentility!

Gentleness? Anyways. The point is, Senior is magnificent in all ways and perfectly flawless!

Theres no need to overdo it. Whats done is done, Black Dragon said, nodding firmly.

Hui grimaced. With one hand, he continued to write single barriers to counter the reaper, while with his other hand, he drew a more complex barrier, a barrier of barriersthe Hundred and Eight Layers barrier technique.

How can you block my attacks? the reaper snarled.

How can I? Hui muttered, half to himself. Im once more alive. That is, mortal! I shouldnt be able to see the reaper, let alone block her. Thats a good question!

The reaper snarled aloud and redoubled her attacks.

Wait, wait, Elder Sister! I wasnt taunting you! Elder Sister, please. I legitimately dont know!

The reapers face contorted. Her attacks grew heavier.

Ahhh I understand. I understand. Elder Sister should I lie and say I came up with a fantastic technique to make you feel better?

Being serious now how can I block and see the reaper?

Fundamentally, Im using life and death qi, but on the other hand, Ive been doing that for a long time now, and I havent been able to match the reaper as a mortal while doing it. What changed?

Ah! The phoenixes. That is, fire qi! The intermediary step between life and death qi. Phoenix fire could burn me as a reaper. Given that I reforged my entire body using phoenix fire and incorporating fire qi into my very being it isnt unreasonable that I can fight Elder Sister now!

Elder Sister! Ive figured it out! Hui said.

The reaper screamed in frustration and attacked yet faster.

Black Dragon cleared her throat. You know, you might not want to let her know that youre using so little of your attention on the battle that you can also ponder mechanics of the world while you fight her. Some people take offense to that.

No offense, no offense intended at all. It was an honest mistake, Elder Sister, Hui said, still backing away.

Fuck you, the reaper growled.

Hui flicked his hand. The Hundred and Eight Layers activated with a burst of golden light. Settling behind it, Hui smiled at the reaper. Elder Sister, why dont we talk things out?

With a chuckle, Black Dragon cut her eyes at Hui. Not only were you pondering mysteries of the world, not only were you writing barriers as you ran, but you were also writing a larger barrier at the same time? Truly, to take a reaper so lightly who else would dare?

The reaper grit her teeth. She launched at Hui again.

Hui looked at Black Dragon, tired. Senior are you trying to help or hurt?

Black Dragon smiled at him mischievously. Im just having a little fun. Its fun to play intermediary between two young lovers.

Two whats? Hui asked, flabbergasted.

At that, the reaper momentarily paused to stare at Black Dragon as well.

Black Dragon raised her palms. Am I wrong? The tension is palpable. Id offer you two a room in my inn, but its a bit out of commission at the moment.

Where on earth? the reaper asked.

Zhu Diyu nodded from his throne. Indeed. Its obvious, isnt it? Ive thought so for a long time now.

The fire in her eyes. The softness in his rebuttals. Theyre made for one another, Black Dragon agreed.

Senior! Hui protested, blushing a little despite himself.

To be so oblivious is a sin. Ive been trying my best, but my Mamian simply wont open her eyes to the possibility of love, Zhu Diyu sighed.

Useless. Pointless, the reaper muttered under her breath.

In any case, isnt it time to give up the ruse? Zhu Diyu, everyone knows you dont care about the Underworld. Step aside and allow Xiao Hui to fix it. Youve tried to bait him into it for as long as hes been down here, so why fight it now that hes doing it? Black Dragon asked.

Zhu Diyu scowled. What ruse? Am I not allowed to defend my own Underworld?

Youre throwing a fit just because youre mad that he didnt do it exactly the way you wanted, isnt that right, Black Dragon said, shaking her head.

Not so, Zhu Diyu declared.

Black Dragon tilted her head and raised her eyebrows at him.

Er, Seniors, theres no need to fight, Hui said placatingly.

Black Dragon and Zhu Diyu both rounded on him.

Or, or, there is? Ah, in any case, Seniors should decide it between themselves. Myself and the reaper will be quietly waiting over here, Hui said. He nodded and smiled gently at them.

The reaper snorted.