I had a feeling that the Ghost Tide would come this year, and it would be fiercer than the last time.

No matter how much hatred Dashang and the Northern Barbarians hold, this time the negotiations must succeed.

Otherwise, if the Northern Barbarians truly go mad, disregarding everything and continue to attack cities from all sides with Demon Beasts during the Ghost Tide.

That would be a real catastrophe."

Song Cheng nodded silently, then suddenly, he asked a question that had puzzled him for a long time: "Senior, how do you know the news from the front line?"

Lady Zhushan watched him quietly.

If it had been when they just started working together, she would have definitely not paid attention to this blind man, even finding his question presumptuous.

But over the past six months, her mindset had changed somewhat.

Because of... Tong Jia.

For someone with a strange heart and a twisted mind, a lively, straightforward girl who is close to you and has a close relationship with you is nothing less than a priceless treasure.

Was there never a "Tong Jia" before then?

Truly not.

First, there were few who had the chance to approach Lady Zhushan, and those who did were mostly disciples. Disciples would revere Lady Zhushan, seemingly close but in fact scared, but in their words and actions, throughout the subtleties, there was a sense of distance.

Secondly, Lady Zhushan did not want to associate with others. She seemed to have some indescribable past.

Tong Jia suddenly appeared in her world, and within a few days, had already begun to make her feel warmth.

Over the course of half a year, Lady Zhushan had come to regard Tong Jia almost completely as her daughter, granddaughter, and only disciple.

So, for Tong Jia's often-mentioned husband, Lady Zhushan also felt a certain fondness by association.

Furthermore, the two of them partnered up and killed Ghost Servants without ever making a mistake.

And Song Cheng, with the talent to "observe affection", always kept Lady Zhushan's fondness for him steady or rising, rather than falling.

Considering all these elements...

Lady Zhushan had inexplicably developed a peculiar kind of kinship towards Song Cheng, treating him like a "son-in-law, grandson-in-law".

Of course,

Lady Zhushan had a mental issue.

Her always cold mental world began to automatically construct a "home" upon contact with sunshine.

A home that was illusory, perhaps just a figment of her imagination.

After adding Madam Tong to this family, she pulled Song Cheng in as well.

And it was for this reason that she spoke directly: "Tricky Device.

I learned it through a Tricky Device.

The Tricky Device can absorb Yin Qi from places rich in moonlight, thereby becoming active.

However, the user is also prone to being invaded by the Tricky Device.

Martial Artists cannot use it.

As for ordinary people... it's best to use such ominous things sparingly."

As she spoke, she took out a "Skull Double Fish Ornament" from her bosom.

The fish looked normal except that its head resembled a skull, emanating a chilly aura.

Lady Zhushan said: "Such Twin Fish Ornaments might appear ordinary on most days, but if they absorb enough moonlight at midnight, their heads will turn into skulls. When it becomes a skull, that means the Twin Fish Ornament can be used.

The users, each holding one piece, can then view the scenery and converse with each other across hundreds of miles apart, no matter the distance."

Old Venom, the Great Hall Master went out, I gave two pieces to them.

Although they could not use them, if they arrived somewhere and settled down, they would always find ordinary people to activate them and then exchange information with me."

Song Cheng was stunned.

Isn't this just like starting a video call?

The uses of Yin Qi are indeed diverse.

Suddenly, he thought of something and hesitantly said, "Senior, could you give me a piece of the Skull Double Fish Ornament?"

Lady Zhushan asked curiously, "Why do you want it?"

Song Cheng said, "I'm not hiding anything from Senior, but Ruyi Commerce Chamber actually has quite a few small branches scattered outside, among them are relatives and friends of Madam Tong, Miss An, and myself.

We're all worried about the war and siege.

So if we could have a device like the Skull Double Fish Ornament, we'd like to check on those small branches, and then send them one, so even if we encounter the Ghost Tide, we could communicate remotely and feel a bit more at ease.

We couldn't leave before.

But isn't the negotiation nearly upon us now? The surrounding fights have also calmed down."

Lady Zhushan contemplated for a while and finally took out another piece and handed it over, saying, "Martial Artists cannot use it, ordinary people must be careful."

Song Cheng felt a wave of gratitude.

"Thank you, Senior."

He took the ornament.

The ornament was cool to the touch, and when it made contact with skin, it was like ice and fire meeting.

Either the fire goes out, or the ice melts.

Lady Zhushan passed him an ancient wooden box decorated with fine, hair-like fluff and said, "Put it inside here."

Song Cheng placed the ornament inside, and the sensation of ice and fire meeting disappeared only when it was separated by the ancient wooden box.

He glanced at the box.

Lady Zhushan said, "The fluff inside is made from Ghost Servant hair."

After a brief exchange, Lady Zhushan hurried off again.

She needed to wait for a response from the Great Hall Master and Old Venom.

She had to remind them again, and they must also remind other powerful individuals involved in the negotiations to be wary of the Ghost Servants causing trouble during the negotiation.

This was actually quite difficult because there was already enmity between Dashang and the Northern Barbarians, and trust was lacking.

To calm the situation was extremely hard, but to ignite it... was simple.

...

...

Golden Crow King's Camp.

In an inconspicuous tent set up in a remote encampment...

A cold aura was spreading, and there was no brazier here.

Yet the four robust Barbarian men within the tent showed no signs of being cold and had no intention of starting a fire, as they huddled together, quietly discussing something.

At that moment, the tent curtain was lifted.

The four Barbarian men glanced over and saw that the Golden Crow King had entered, then turned back and resumed their conversation.

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