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My Tenant is a Female Ghost
In the end, Tang Bao held a black-and-white fan known as the Cosmic Fan. Bai Zhuo had seen a brief introduction about this Cosmic Fan; it was made from special materials, making it quite sturdy and imbued with certain mystical properties. It could conceal talismans within, allowing its user to perform tricks during battles, making it a valuable item.
On the other hand, what Zheng Ming had was rather peculiar—a seemingly ordinary stone! Zheng Ming lifted the Sophora Wood Coffin from his back, slightly opened it, and tossed the stone inside. Immediately, a terrifying Yin Qi emanated from the coffin, causing the light above Bai Zhuo to flicker ominously, startling him.
Unable to contain his curiosity, Bai Zhuo asked, "Hey, your coffin looks pretty heavy. What’s inside? Can I take a look?"
Zheng Ming quickly closed the coffin again and slung it back over his shoulder, casting a cold glare at Bai Zhuo and remaining silent.
Bai Zhuo muttered under his breath, "Forget it then, no need to act all high and mighty... defeated loser!"
At that moment, the Association Leader who was leading the three spoke up. This person squinted with lifeless eyes and wore an expressionless face. "Alright, this competition has concluded. We Onmyoji are not public figures; you won’t receive flowers or applause. However, you have contributed to the order of the Yin Yang Realm. Now you will receive what you have earned. I hope you continue to work hard... Everyone disperse now. Bai Zhuo, come with me."
Bai Zhuo was taken away by the leader, leaving Zheng Ming and Tang Bao behind with envious and resentful glances. Tang Bao murmured, "Tsk tsk tsk... The gap between second place and first place is huge. The Painting... and that half of the Thunder Tribulation Divine Tree—I really want those... Sigh... But Grandpa won't give them to me; it's infuriating..."
It was unclear whether Tang Bao was speaking for himself or for Zheng Ming. Regardless, Zheng Ming was even angrier; he had paid a hefty price to collaborate with Kagura Keiha. In the end, not only did he fail to obtain the rewards he had envisioned, but he also lost the magical artifact known as the Five Elements Plate! Truly a case of self-inflicted suffering...
Bai Zhuo followed the leader to the top floor of the Sun and Moon Group. He was greeted by six elders from the Onmyoji Association along with their president, Tang Baifu. The six seemed to have just finished a meeting; Elder Ge smiled widely and was the first to applaud for Bai Zhuo. Elder Ge was highly respected and cheered for his disciple, so naturally, everyone else joined in applauding Bai Zhuo as well, making him feel somewhat embarrassed.
After a while, Tang Baifu sighed, "Ah, Brother Zhongxiang! Your disciple has taken both first and second place in this competition; isn’t that a bit unfair? Hahaha..."
Everyone knew that Tang Baifu was joking, and they all laughed along.
Elder Ge remained unfazed, saying lightly, "Zheng Ming is not worthy of being my disciple. Bai Zhuo is the disciple I take pride in; he will marry my granddaughter and bring glory to the Ge Family."
Tang Baifu chuckled and shook his head. "Ah, old man, how old are you? Still acting like a child throwing a tantrum. Zheng Ming has always called you 'Master' without fail whenever he sees you. You're just stubborn. In this world of Taoism, where is there a clear distinction between good and evil? Only humanity defines that! You're too rigid."
Elder Ge shook his head, choosing not to respond.
"Alright, alright, enough of that. The Night Parade of One Hundred Demons happened too suddenly. Our Yin Yang Realm has lost many talented young individuals. Time is precious, and I have many matters to attend to. Bring in the items!" Tang Baifu clapped his hands, and a maid dressed in a qipao entered from outside, holding a golden tray with two items on it. One was a thick branch the size of an arm, which was the Thunder Tribulation Divine Tree that Bai Zhuo had seen on Burial Mountain. The other item appeared to be a scroll.
"Here you go, kid. This is the rare Thunder Tribulation Divine Tree, the highlight of this competition! My grandson has asked me for it several times, but I couldn't bear to part with it. Today, this piece of wood is yours; let your master make you a satisfying 'Divine Sword'!" After saying this, Tang Baifu picked up the scroll. "To encourage the younger generation of Yin Yang Masters, I also have a painting to present to this year's champion. This painting is the 'culprit' that has attracted Yin Yang practitioners from all over the country and even the world—the Map of Mountains and Rivers!"
"A painting? The Map of Mountains and Rivers?"
"Hehe, kid, don't underestimate this painting!" Tang Baifu placed the scroll on the table and untied the red string holding it together. The scroll unfurled as if it had a life of its own.
A rich aura filled with spiritual energy and the fragrance of ink wafted through the air. The magnificent landscapes depicted in the painting stirred feelings of grandeur within everyone present; they were captivated by it as if their souls were drawn into its depths.
Suddenly, Bai Zhuo's shadow flickered at his feet. The Phantom Sparrow, who usually ignored him, emerged and gazed at the painting with bright eyes. This mysterious female ghost seemed particularly interested in it, leading Bai Zhuo to believe that this scroll must be something extraordinary. He asked, "What use does this painting have?"
Tang Baifu was the first to regain his composure. "Do you know who created the very first Map of Mountains and Rivers in this world?"
Bai Zhuo replied, "I don't know... Who was it? Was it some emperor from a dynasty concerned about state affairs?"
"No, no, no," Tang Baifu shook his head. "The first piece, the Map of Mountains and Rivers, was created by Lady Nuwa!"
Bai Zhuo's eyes lit up as he hurriedly asked, "Lady Nuwa? So this is the original painting by Lady Nuwa?!"
Elder Ge, standing nearby, gave Bai Zhuo a light smack on the back of his head and scolded, "You brat, be serious."
Tang Baifu smiled. "It's good for young people to have ideas and energy. Unfortunately, this is not the original work of Lady Nuwa... but rather a copy by the renowned figure—Yin Zhiping."
"Who? Yin Zhiping? Wait, isn't that the one who had a thing with the bow-wielding dragon lady... oh dear..."
Bai Zhuo received another slap on the back of his head, this time from Elder Ge again. Elder Ge was furious and shouted, "You brat! If you don't know anything, why are you making such noise? That is the famous Taoist Qinghe Zhenren Yin Zhiping! And... and that other Yin Zhiping... both are fictional! You little rascal, I'll deal with you when we get back!"
Tang Baifu shook his head with a wry smile. "According to legend, the true Map of Mountains and Rivers contains land within it and can nourish people. While this painting may not be as mystical as described in legends, it is still quite accurate. This map can nourish living souls and is a rare treasure in the Yin Yang Realm. Most importantly, it is said that this painting can restore a shattered living soul within the time it takes to burn an incense stick, possessing the power of resurrection!"
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