Supernatural Brokers Rampaging in the Human World - Chapter 176 - Wangchuan

At that time, Su Yang was unaware that her cousin was being tempted by Tushan Le to jump into Wangchuan. She had searched every corner of the netherworld, yet still couldn’t find the remaining nether path.

She had combed through the eighteen levels of Hell and the ten halls of Yama’s Palace, but still couldn’t find it. The only place left was the waters of Wangchuan.

Wangchuan was inaccessible to living souls, so she couldn’t enter herself. Xuan Chi could go in and fish around. Xuan Chi could control the forces of the ice rivers and mountains in the three realms, which naturally included the waters of Wangchuan.

Shang Yue learned about her and Shang Xuan’s past life from Tushan Le. She was utterly bewildered, never imagining she had such a complex past.

“Fox, you’re not lying to me, are you? How could I-”

Tushan Le rolled his eyes; good-looking people always looked good doing anything. “Why would I lie to you? You’re already this foolish; do I need to deceive you? Anyway, Shang Xuan is now seeking memories of his past life, and I’m just letting you know.”

After speaking, Tushan Le was ready to leave, as Shang Xuan was waiting for him to lead him to the netherworld. But Shang Yue called out to him, “Isn’t it dangerous for Shang Xuan to jump into Wangchuan?” She asked awkwardly but still spoke up.

Tushan Le paused, chuckling as he gave a vague answer, “If you hope he won’t be in danger, then he won’t be.”

Shang Xuan’s shocking decision had long infuriated Shang Quan, who was shouting that he no longer had this son and even harbored some resentment towards his daughter. He had indeed felt guilty before, but that guilt vanished when it involved his son.

Shang Yue seemed to be retaliating against them, Shang Quan thought. Lily and his daughter were probably their nemeses; they must have owed them in a past life. Otherwise, why would the mother and daughter keep tormenting them in this life?

Compared to Shang Quan, Yuan Yan was much calmer-perhaps too shocked to remember how to be angry. Shang Xuan and Shang Yue… Ha, how could she have imagined her son would have such feelings?

Yuan Yan didn’t believe Shang Yue was deliberately seducing or anything. She had some understanding of Shang Yue, who was flamboyant and bright, yet cautious and soft-hearted. She wondered how Shang Quan and Lily, a shrewd businessman and a carefree dancer, could have such a daughter.

The son had grown up, and no one could stop him.

Shang Xuan followed Tushan Le to the netherworld. As a mortal entering Huangquan, he was immediately stunned. The vast yellow sand and the fiery red flowers underfoot created a stark yet natural contrast, captivating the eye.

They walked slowly and soon reached Naihe Bridge. A man in a black robe, with an androgynous appearance, was casually playing games on a pad, while several little ghosts dutifully stirred the soup beside him. When he saw someone approaching, he merely glanced up-he clearly knew Tushan Le.

“Lord of Tushan, why did you bring a living soul this time?” Meng Po saw them walking onto Naihe Bridge and couldn’t pretend not to notice, so she leisurely put down her game and asked with concern.

“A soul trapped in Wangchuan is due for release today, that’s all,” Tushan Le tied a strand of black thread to Shang Xuan’s little finger and said, “Just jump in. Don’t worry, if you’re lucky, you won’t even get hurt. If you’re really unlucky-at most, you’ll become a Water Ghost.”

Meng Po stood up abruptly, “He’s going to jump into Huangquan?! Why?!”

Huangquan severely erodes the soul, causing immense pain. Why would anyone jump into Huangquan?

“He made a mistake and willingly accepts the punishment. Meng Po, don’t meddle,” Tushan Le waved his hand, indicating not to speak further.

Meng Po was speechless, snorted, and stopped interfering, watching as Shang Xuan sank.

The sensation of his senses being submerged in water returned once more. Shang Xuan allowed himself to drown in the thick black lake water, feeling something gradually entering his body, merging with the remaining memories in Wangchuan.

Shang Bo’s tyranny and oppression enslaved the people, leaving them destitute. Due to his suspicious nature, he exiled his most trusted subordinate, Shang Zhong, under the guise of guarding the frontier, but it was clearly a way to strip him of power.

With Shang Bo’s greatest support, Shang Zhong, gone, Shang Shu began to stir. He had always portrayed himself as a laid-back noble, and Shang Bo never imagined he would rebel.

Shang Shu loved the people like his children and had great talent, gathering a group of strategists under him, quickly cornering Shang Bo. Shang Bo sent an urgent message to Shang Zhong, not realizing Shang Zhong had already considered rebellion, hoping to benefit from the conflict. What Shang Zhong didn’t anticipate was Shang Shu having a powerful ally.

Shang Xuan quickly reviewed his past life, sighing that perhaps all his intelligence had been used up by his past self. Seeing those cunning schemes, he couldn’t help but praise their brilliance.

He sank beneath Wangchuan’s waters, wanting to move but unable to. With the memories merged, he wanted to rise but found himself entangled.

Shang Xuan’s heart sank, knowing he had no choice but to leave it to fate.

Tushan Le stood calmly on the shore, while Meng Po made sarcastic remarks, “Aren’t you afraid he won’t come up?”

“If he doesn’t come up, that’s his fate,” Tushan Le was indifferent. If Shang Xuan truly died here, it was his own choice.

Meng Po shook her head, a fox is indeed a fox. “He’s Ma’am’s cousin in this life.”

Tushan Le snorted, a cousin by chance, what kind of relationship is that?

“Will he die…” At this moment, a small voice asked from behind them.

Tushan Le didn’t need to turn around to know who it was. He hadn’t expected this fool to follow him. “Your courage has grown, you’ve learned to track me?”

Shang Yue snorted, acknowledging her awareness, “You think you wouldn’t know if I followed you?”

“So, have you finally decided to reincarnate? Look, Meng Po is right there, ask him for a flavor you like, drink it and hurry to reincarnate.” Tushan Le deliberately changed the subject, handing a bowl of Meng Po Soup to Shang Yue.

Shang Yue rolled her eyes, refusing to look at him. “I’m serious, Shang Xuan, what will happen to him?”

Tushan Le shook the black thread in his hand and handed it to Shang Yue, “I told you before, if you want him to live, he will.”

Shang Yue was infuriated, taking the thread. The black thread wrapped around her little finger, circle after circle, like a red thread of fate, or perhaps an unfathomable bond.

What exactly happened in the past life? Shang Yue was bewildered, though Tushan Le had roughly explained it to her, the lack of personal experience left her unable to grasp the reality.

But… Shang Xuan can’t die… How can Shang Xuan die…? He didn’t do anything wrong… Everything was her willing choice, how could it be Shang Xuan’s fault?

Tushan Le sighed in exasperation, turning to leave in frustration. Meng Po turned to look at Shang Yue, feeling uneasy under the gaze of a man gentler than herself, Shang Yue shifted her head slightly.

“Love… truly defies reason,” Meng Po sighed softly, then pointed to Wangchuan, “Hurry and save your little lover, if you don’t, he’ll die.”

Shang Yue’s eyes widened, looking at the thread that had already disappeared, just as she was about to ask how to save him, she saw the thread gradually lengthen, reaching deep into the river. A man floated up, the other end of the thread tied to his little finger.

“Yueyue…? Why are you here?” Su Yang had just arrived at Wangchuan and saw Shang Yue, then quickly noticed the thread on her little finger.

Shang Yue’s first instinct was to flee, though she didn’t know why she felt guilty, she just wanted to escape. But the man still floating in Wangchuan prevented her from leaving smoothly.

Su Yang’s sharp eyes immediately spotted the man in Wangchuan, surprised, “Shang Xuan?”