I don't talk about love with my Martial Sister

Chapter 39

Perhaps it was just a psychological effect, but Shang Can had been sleeping quite well these past few days.

There were no more instances of nighttime wandering on Yun Duan's side, which put Shang Can's mind at ease. After replenishing a batch of medicinal supplies and other materials, she prepared to head to the Outer Heaven with Yun Duan on the day they had agreed upon with Pei Chen.

Wan Shao had originally been quite worried and planned to secretly follow Shang Can, but was caught red-handed by an elder of the demon clan at the city gate. Thus, she had to give up on the trip, tears welling up in her eyes as she handed Shang Can a bamboo whistle.

"Blow this when you encounter trouble!" Wan Shao said with great concern, her tone earnest. "Like if you run into a ghost wall, get lost, or trip over a stone—"

"...I'm not a three-year-old going on a spring outing."

Despite her complaints, Shang Can obediently tucked it into her pouch—after a strong protest from Wan Shao, she ended up wearing it around her neck. With Wan Shao's repeated reminders of "be careful," she finally managed to leave Biluohuangquan.

"Wan Shao seems really worried."

While flying on their swords, Yun Duan spoke in a low voice, laced with concern. Shang Can felt a bit uneasy, fiddling with her loose hair by her ear, and sighed, "Maybe she has seen me in such a miserable state too many times and doesn't want to witness it again this time—I'm fine now, I can see the sunlight."

Understanding the implication in her words, Yun Duan chose not to probe further.

As midnight approached, the two arrived at the entrance to the ghost realm of Outer Heaven.

"You two are right on time."

Pei Chen was already waiting there, greeting them with a slight bow, while Chu Ming stood nearby, visibly relieved upon seeing them.

"You both look well and seem to be in better spirits than before." He stepped forward, circling around them—mainly around Shang Can—and gave a slightly mournful expression. "Where have you been? Why didn't you take me along?"

"...It was full, sorry about that."

Shang Can averted her gaze, thinking that having a Yun Zhong Jun was already quite overwhelming. If they brought along Yu Shan Jun as well—after all, was Biluohuangquan a demon clan stronghold that didn't get along with cultivators, or a place to experience the charm of another race?

"Never mind." Fortunately, Chu Ming was generally a magnanimous person and quickly let go of his grievances, saying seriously, "I thought about it these past few days. Why don't I go down with you? The more hands, the better."

"Don't, Yu Shan Jun, we're not going to fight," Shang Can frowned and politely declined, "Four people... Isn't that a bit too many?"

As she spoke, she looked at Yun Duan for help, only to receive unexpected support from an unlikely source.

"Shang Can is right; if too many people go in at once, it might disturb the residents of the ghost realm."

The entrance to the Underworld Ghost Realm had now appeared on the ground, with an ominous aura rolling from the pitch-black opening. Pei Chen nodded towards Shang Can before turning to Chu Ming, "However, there is indeed something that requires Yu Shan Jun's assistance."

"Once this entrance opens, there will only be twelve hours. After this time, it will close on its own, and it won't open again until next month."

As he spoke, he took out six talismans, handing three to Chu Ming with a serious tone, "This journey is uncertain in duration. I'd like to ask Yu Shan Jun to stay here and wait. If the time is near and we haven't come out yet, please ignite the talismans with your spiritual energy and stay by the entrance."