Chapter 819: Profound Yin Virtue

The capital was exceptionally bustling, alive with noise and activity. There were many souls here, and their cultivation far exceeded those from Youhuan City.

Fang Chen could tell they were all in the Upper Three Realms with a glance. However, when these souls noticed Fang Chen's group, they deliberately avoided them, looking apprehensive.

Fang Chen asked with a faint smile, "Du Yunxu, that Fu Jin we encountered earlier doesn't seem to be an ordinary wandering soul of the Underworld. He's a Yin Walker, isn't he?"

Du Yunxu nodded lightly. "Indeed, Fu Jin is one. In the Mortal Realm, he was a Tribulation Realm cultivator."

Fang Chen nodded slightly. Based on this, it seemed the person he had just killed was a Tribulation Realm Cultivator, a Profound Immortal.

Fang Chen asked casually, "Where do most of the capital's Yin Walkers come from?"

Du Yunxu lowered his voice and replied, "My lord, they come from all sorts of places. Their origins are varied and complex. We keep our distance from them and rarely interfere with one another. Learning their exact backgrounds is no easy task. Some of them are so powerful that they rival Yin Monarchs. In short, people from all nine realms of the Mortal Realm occasionally intrude into the Underworld, seeking to earn lifespan coins to aid their breakthroughs."

Fang Chen nodded gently. He asked with a calm smile, "Among the nine realms of the Mortal Realm, which produces the most Yin Walkers?"

"That would be the True Martial Realm, undoubtedly. People there are born with profound Yin virtue. Even mortals often inadvertently stumble into the Underworld and become Walkers," Du Yunxu explained.

Fang Chen glanced at Du Yunxu with interest. "Profound Yin virtue?"

Du Yunxu explained, "According to ancient records, it's said that in the early years, the True Martial Realm rendered a significant service to the Underworld. Since then, people born there naturally possess several times the Yin virtue of others. However, this is just a rumor. As for the specifics, I am not qualified to know with my rank."

At that moment, a group of Yin Walkers approached from the opposite direction. They were in the Upper Three Realms. With broad smiles, they greeted Du Yunxu and his companions.

One of them said jovially, "Ah, how rare it is to see you esteemed lords out and about like this! Could I trouble you to join me for a drink at Qingyin Tower ahead?"

Du Yunxu and his group exchanged furtive glances, trying to signal something to one another. However, one of the guys ignored the subtle cues and said in a low voice, "Lord Du, I wonder how the matter we discussed a while back has progressed? Is there a vacancy among the Day Walker Lords? For years, I've dreamed of serving the Underworld with all my heart..."

Before he could finish, Du Yunxu's expression darkened, and he coldly interrupted, "Everyone, allow me to introduce you. This is the newly appointed Day Walker Monarch of the Nether Guards Division."

They froze in shock, their disbelief evident as they turned to look at Fang Chen. Quickly, they cupped their hands and bowed deeply, their minds racing with unease.

When has the vacancy for the Day Walker Monarch been filled?

They scrutinized Fang Chen carefully, trying to discern his background.

Fang Chen, however, merely smiled and turned his gaze to the guy who had been whispering to Du Yunxu earlier. This individual's aura was weaker than Du Yunxu's, but not by much. In the Mortal Realm, he likely would have been a Profound Immortal.

The other party instinctively glanced at Du Yunxu before quickly retracting his words. "It was a slip of the tongue. Please forgive me."

Fang Chen murmured softly to himself, "Is that so? Well, it just so happens that there is a vacancy for one."

Xu Maoran froze for a moment, then glanced back at Du Yunxu and then at Fang Chen. Carefully, he asked, "Are you suggesting...?"

Fang Chen said with a faint smile, "Yunxu, how much did he offer you to help him? No need to hide it, just say it outright."

The other day patrol deities looked on, their eyes wide with surprise. They observed Fang Chen and Du Yunxu with a mix of intrigue.

Du Yunxu remained silent for a few breaths before speaking softly, "Three thousand years of Yin Lifespan."

"Three thousand years of yin lifespan?" Fang Chen smiled lightly. "The position of Day Walker Lord is not so cheap."

Du Yunxu cupped his hands and bowed. "Your words are indeed wise."

Fang Chen turned to Xu Maoran. "Three thousand years of Yin Lifespan, plus one high-grade spirit stone. Go back and think about it. If you agree, then the vacant spot for a Day Walker Lord is yours."

With that, Fang Chen turned and walked away with Du Yunxu and the others, leaving Xu Maoran and the other Yin Walkers in stunned silence as they exchanged looks.

"Is that really the Day Walker Monarch? Seems like a reasonable person. But... three thousand years of Yin Lifespan plus one high-grade spirit stone? That's quite a high price. Daoist Xu, what do you think?"

Xu Maoran looked conflicted. After a moment of silence, he gritted his teeth. "Such an opportunity is rare. If I fill the Day Walker God position, it will make things easier for all of us in the future. Why don't you all help me figure out how to come up with one high-grade spirit stone?"

The other Yin Walkers exchanged looks, clearly deep in thought.

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Du Yunxu and the others remained silent, following behind Fang Chen. After several moments, Du Yunxu finally gathered his courage to speak, trying to explain himself. "Lord, I—"

Fang Chen faintly smiled. "You've already helped that person establish a few connections, haven't you? Whose connections are they?"

Du Yunxu gave a wry smile. "They're connections of Fu Jin's side. Everyone thought he would be promoted to Day Walker Monarch...."

Fang Chen nodded lightly. "If this works out, the Yin Lifespan will be yours, not mine. I only want that high-grade spirit stone."

Du Yunxu and the others exchanged looks, their expressions uncertain.

Du Yunxu quickly explained, "Lord, this isn't good. Before you were appointed, this matter didn't concern us, but now that you've taken the position, it's not our responsibility anymore. We can't claim those three thousand years of Yin Lifespan."

Fang Chen didn't respond to him. Instead, he suddenly stopped, his gaze fixed on a figure in the distance. In his line of sight, a young man was looking around, his eyes filled with curiosity.

The young man was accompanied by several Yin Walkers. They were all at the Nascent Soul Realm. There was one figure dressed in blood-red robes among them, whose aura was nearly on par with Du Yunxu's.

Fang Chen's eyes narrowed.

I never realized this blood paper figure's cultivation was so high when he was in the Mortal Realm.

He sent the other Day Monarch Lord away, leaving only Du Yunxu with him.

"Yunxu," called Fang Chen.

Du Yunxu's expression tightened. "Here, my lord."

Fang Chen smiled. "Help me with something."

Du Yunxu was a little confused but responded respectfully, "Please instruct me."

Fang Chen pointed at the group and said, "See those Yin Walkers over there? Cozy up to them. I want to know their purpose for coming to the Underworld."

Du Yunxu hesitated for a moment but nodded before making his way toward that group.

At first, he wondered if they had offended the Day Walker Monarch, but when he saw the blood paper figure among them, his gaze became serious. With such an ominous presence, although their cultivation wasn't particularly high, their background in the Mortal Realm was likely not weak at all.

The blood paper figure's gaze flickered as he leaned toward Ji Liang and whispered, "Lord, the Day Walker God from the capital has arrived."

Ji Liang paused for a moment.

The Day Monarch God? This is no trivial individual.

Ji Liang's expression grew grave. He initially thought the person was just passing by, but now it seemed he was heading directly toward them.

Du Yunxu greeted them with a light smile. "Is this your first time in capital? I've never seen you before."

A subtle sneer flashed in the blood paper figure's eyes, but he quickly cupped his hands and responded with a smile. "My lord is indeed visiting the Underworld for the first time. Do you have any advice?"