"Huh, isn't this Ye Jie? Why, you want to leave without saying hello after seeing me?"
Just as Ye Jie was standing by the Naihe Bridge, he heard a series of inappropriate words ringing in his ears, which were full of provocation.
Following the sound, he saw the ten-foot-tall red demon extending his muscular arms to block his way.
Seeing this, the ghost messengers around who were watching the fun also laughed with glee.
"It's Ghost Officer Jie and Ghost Officer Ba. Those two top-notch Ghost Officers are meeting. This time, it's going to be a good show!"
"Only the Ghost Messengers who earn the most Yin De each year are worthy of the title of Hall-level. We in Guangwang Palace only have one Hall-level Ghost Messengers, and that's Ghost Messengers Ba! According to the Book of Life and Death, Ghost Messengers Ba earns an average of 100,000 Yin De per month, which is more than an average Ghost Messengers earn in ten years. What virtue and ability does Ghost Messengers Jie have to dare to be compared with Ghost Messengers Ba?"
"I can tell you're new here, but you don't understand this, right? Last is still first. No one will remember the last person's name, unless that person is last every time! That Ghost Messenger Jie is the shame of our Guangwang Palace. He ranks last in performance appraisals every year. Sometimes, not only does he not earn any Yin De, but he even loses thousands or even tens of thousands of Yin De throughout the year. It's not an exaggeration to say that he is at the Palace level, but the meaning, tsk tsk..."
"As a ghost messenger, instead of trying to squeeze out more merit from wandering souls, he helps them fulfill their last wishes. That ghost messenger, Jie, has truly taken the wrong path..."
After being stopped by the mountain-like Ghost Officer Ba, Ye Jie pretended not to hear the ridicule of the surrounding Ghost Officers and clasped his fists and said, "Ghost Officer Ba, hello."
"Hmph, am I okay? I'm not okay!"
Guichaba looked down at Ye Jie from a high position, not hiding his arrogant and domineering look.
"Hmph, just in case you don't know, I'm telling you in advance that the selection of the Ghost Messenger of the Year 12 of the Zhenguan Period is about to begin. All the Lords of the Ten Halls of Hell, as well as all the Ghost Messengers with outstanding performance, will be in attendance at this grand event. Who do you think will be stopped outside the Equal Hall and not allowed to enter?"
Ye Jie was helpless, but still said: "It seems that you are determined to win the title of Ghost Messenger of the Year this year."
Ghost Messenger Ba raised his chin and sniffed. "Humph, I've already won the title of Best Ghost Messenger of the Quarter in the Spring, Summer, and Autumn of the 12th Year of Zhenguan. I only need one more season to complete the feat and become a Hall-of-Famous Ghost Messenger of Guangwang Palace. I can then compete with the other Hall-of-Famous Ghost Messengers of the Nine Yama Palaces for the title of Ghost Messenger of the Year."
At the end, Ghost Messenger Ba put his hands on his hips and said, "Humph, become the Ghost Messenger of the Year and you'll get a reward of 100 million Yin De! The reason our Guangwang Palace always ranks last in the selection is because there are too many Ghost Messengers like you who don't strive for progress! You only bring shame to our Guangwang Palace. I think you'd better reincarnate as soon as possible!"
Ye Jie scratched his head and said, "Why do you hum every time you speak? Is it because of your nose? I have a few old prescriptions for rhinitis here. They are said to be amazingly effective. Do you want to try them?"
"What?"
Upon hearing this, the red demon ghost became furious. If it weren't for the fact that fighting was forbidden for ghost officials in the underworld, he would have taught Ye Jie a lesson.
"Excuse me...is that...Ghost Officer Ye Jie here?"
Just as the situation was becoming tense, a weak whisper came over, interrupting everyone's argument.
Seeing this, Ghost Clerk Ba didn't want to say anything more. He waved his hand and said, "Hmph, if your performance is still the worst this year, even if it violates the rules of the underworld, I will teach you a lesson!"
After saying that, Guichaba turned around and left. The ten-foot-tall figure of the demon ghost was still so conspicuous even though he had walked far away.
After Guichaba left, Ye Jie shook his head helplessly, and then he turned his gaze to the person who called him. He saw that person standing there timidly, with the hair hanging down to her shoulders slightly curled, her eyes panicked and evasive, and when she looked at Ye Jie, she couldn't help but shrink her neck, as if she would run away if he wasn't careful.
"I don't know, who are you?" Ye Jie was puzzled.
"Um... yes, it was Sister Sun who asked me to come to you. She said... that you could help me become a ghost messenger..." The girl stumbled and almost burst into tears at the end. "Sure enough, I'm not suitable to be a ghost messenger. Otherwise, I'd better reincarnate..."
Ye Jie seemed to remember something: "Sister Sun? You mean Short-lived Sun, right? That girl who looks only three years old. She did tell me about this."
Not long ago, when Short-lived Sun re-entered the cycle of reincarnation, she did tell Ye Jie that she had found a good candidate who could succeed her as a ghost messenger. However, Ye Jie looked the girl up and down and saw that she was introverted and shy, and could barely speak clearly. He couldn't help but feel a little puzzled: "Did Short-lived Sun really let you be a ghost messenger? Do you know what a ghost messenger does?"
The girl nodded like a chick pecking at rice. "Sister Sun told me... that a ghost messenger's job is to send wandering souls to the Well of Reincarnation and evil spirits to the Soul Devouring Abyss... Actually, I didn't want to be a ghost messenger either. She said I possessed rare innate magical powers and it would be a shame to be reincarnated like this, so she recommended me to become a ghost messenger..."
At the end, her voice was filled with tears: "Wu...what should I do now?"
Ye Jie was stunned. That indeed sounded like something the short-lived grandson would say. However, what Ye Jie was more concerned about was what kind of natural talent and magical power that girl had that could make the short-lived grandson feel so sorry?
Ye Jie reached into his bosom, pulled out a scrap of paper, and handed it to the girl: "Hold it and empty your mind."
The girl did as she was told, but the scene before her made her cover her mouth and scream in surprise. She saw rows of neat information appearing on the torn page that was originally empty.
【Life and Death Book Files:】
【Name: Nan Linghe】
【Level: First Level Soul Training Realm, Early Stage】
【Kung Fu learned: None】
【Innate magical power: Lucky star enters life】
【Yin De: 1,360】
"A lucky star in your life? You actually drew this talent in a sixth-grade reincarnation?" Even Ye Jie couldn't help but open his mouth wide when he saw the record in the Book of Life and Death.
Nan Linghe muttered, "Is this talent really that powerful... Sister Sun seemed surprised too, but she left in such a hurry that she didn't tell me anything, wow..."
Ye Jie said, "Of course it's amazing. First-class talent: Lucky Star enters your destiny. The effect is to greatly enhance your fortune and luck. No matter what you do, it is as if divine help is provided. You can be said to be able to overcome any obstacle and win any gamble. The fortunes of ordinary people will rise and fall over time, with peaks and troughs, but your fortune will always be at its highest point and will never fall."
At the end, Ye Jie couldn't help but take a deep breath: "Now I understand why Short-lived Sun recommended you to be a ghost messenger. With this talent, your future is limitless. You must know that human power is limited. Hard work is important, but luck is often more important than hard work. Riding with the wind and taking advantage of the situation is the right way of heaven and earth. In time, you may have the opportunity to ascend to the position of ghost immortal..."
Nan Linghe was a little dizzy from what he said, with stars in his eyes. He said in a daze: "I can understand winning every time I gamble, but what does it mean to win every time I see a cliff?"
"That is to say, if you jump off any cliff, there will be a cave of inheritance left by a powerful person waiting for you. This is what is meant by a lucky star entering your life." Ye Jie replied.
When Ye Jie put the torn page back into his arms, he also took a look at his own information.
【Life and Death Book Files:】
【Name: Ye Jie】
【Level: Second Level Soul Building Realm Early Stage】
【Kung Fu Learned: Soul-Breaking Arrow (Minor Success), Soul-Binding Rope (Beginner)】
【Innate magical power: None】
Yin De: 4,200
Shaking his head, Ye Jie said, "If you don't have a technique, you can accumulate good karma to exchange for it. If you don't have natural magical powers, you can only wait for your next reincarnation. You have such a special natural magical power, why don't you join me and become a ghost messenger!"
