Room 401 inside the hospital.
The white mist lingered, though it didn't alter the world as dramatically as it had yesterday, yet it imparted an air of mystery all the same.
At this moment, the room's owner was leaning against the window, his golden eyes fixed intently on the direction of the door, staring at Zhou Ying who had just burst in.
"You're here."
White Lu, wearing a patient's outfit and holding a yellow talisman on his chest, spoke with a calm tone as if he had long expected Zhou Ying's arrival.
Facing White Lu's golden eyes as still as an ancient well and listening to his extremely calm tone, Zhou Ying's heart also unconsciously calmed down, and his breathing became smooth and effortless.
"Are you conscious?"
Upon recognizing that the White Lu before him was the prince from last night, Zhou Ying breathed a sigh of relief and his tense nerves relaxed at once.
"Of course, this prince has been quite conscious."
White Lu nodded faintly, and his affected tone and stiff manner made Zhou Ying want to rush up and give him a good punch right away.
Who turns into a psychopathic person as soon as it's daytime?
"You can't believe this, I just met a ghost outside. It's really big, and it's holding an iron chain in its hand!"
But at this moment, Zhou Ying had no strength to snort at White Lu. She was relieved to finally meet a normal person and wanted to pour out everything she had just seen.
"It's quite normal."
The result was that White Lu still looked calm and indifferent, which made Zhou Ying's teeth itch even more.
"Normal? Normal hell! What the hell is going on?"
Zhou Ying suppressed the urge to slap someone and asked calmly.
"In simple terms, this world itself is a place where humans, ghosts, demons, fairies, gods, and six spirits coexist."
"Unfortunately, due to the laws of the universe, most of the six spirits will fall into a state of sleep during the daytime. Only a few outstanding ones can barely keep their wits about them."
To Zhou Ying's surprise, White Lu explained it straightforwardly.
"So what about you? Are you one of the outstanding ones?"
Zhou Ying thought about White Lu's behavior during the day and asked immediately.
"Very sorry, if we were hundred years ago, this prince could still be considered one of the outstanding ones. However, after experiencing betrayal, this prince has ultimately become an average person."
There was a moment of dimness in White Lu's golden eyes, but it quickly passed, and he rallied with renewed vigor, his tone filled with anticipation.
"But don't worry, with your assistance, this prince will surely return to the ranks of the outstanding ones."
"Xiao Jingzi, this prince is officially inviting you to become the prince's counselor. Will you accept?"
As he spoke, White Lu's golden eyes sparked with an unusual glow.
There's a compulsion to nod and agree regardless of what he says.
Even Zhou Ying felt a misconception of being swayed by him, lowering her head as if to eagerly accept without hesitation.
But just as Zhou Yizhi was about to speak, a series of profound voices suddenly resounded in Zhou Yizhi's ear.
Although the content of the voices was inaudible.
But they also successfully counteracted the power of White Lu, bringing Zhou Yizhi's mind back to clarity.
"You bastard, you actually set me up! Don't you worry that I'll get revenge on you during the day?"
Zhou Ying's little face couldn't help but show a hint of anger as she realized what had just happened.
This damned guy is really not a good person!
We must be extra careful in dealing with him in the future!
"Hmm? Xiao Jingzi, you're truly unique!"
"You're worthy of being someone who can unveil the divine penalty talisman."
Seeing Zhou Yizhi not fall for the trick, White Lu's eyes couldn't help but flash a hint of surprise. Then, as he looked at Zhou Yizhi, his gaze began to show more and more admiration.
"Oh, so what's up with this talisman? And the white soldier last night? What's your relationship with them? And what's the heavenly court?"
The sudden change in the world view left Zhou Yizhi feeling like she had a whole bunch of questions waiting to be answered.
"Your questions are really numerous, Xiao Jingzi."
"But as a trade, wouldn't it be better if you first help this prince remove this talisman?"
"Then after I break the seal, answering will be smoother, wouldn't it?"
White Lu straightened his body, stood up straight, and held the talisman in front of Zhou Yizhi.
"Hmph, fool me? I have no idea what will happen after I unveil the talisman. You might not answer my questions afterward. So, if I'm not satisfied, I will never unveil this talisman!"
Running a finger over the mysterious characters on her arm, Zhou Yizhi now had some confidence.
Carelessly pulling over a small stool, Zhou Yizhi sat down in front of White Lu with a big grin.
Zhou Yizhi was still unsure of what had actually happened.
But everything that happened last night was firmly etched in Zhou Yizhi's mind.
If my guess is correct, the talisman on White Lu's chest is likely only one person who can uncover it.
In order to break free from the restriction of the talisman, White Lu will definitely agree to my conditions.
Otherwise, this guy wouldn't have resorted to such low-down tactics just now!
Ultimately, everything ultimately boils down to interests!
As long as she has the value of unveiling the talisman, White Lu will always be at a disadvantage in front of her.
Forever will it be a relationship of doctor and patient!
"Alright then...but remember, after the prince answers your questions, you must help the prince uncover this talisman. It's important!"
"You should be aware that last night's white soldiers were just the vanguard, and the heavenly court will never give up until they catch this prince!"
White Lu and Zhou Yizhi stared at each other for a long time before White Lu finally yielded.
There's no choice, he has to beg Zhou Yizhi!
So, in the next half an hour, White Lu detailed Zhou Yizhi about his identity and the love-hate relationship between him and the white soldiers.
In the end, everything is all about interests!
White Lu and Bai Bing were originally brothers.
Both of them were the offspring of Yin Tianzis, the lord of the Underworld.
Bai Bing was the third son, and White Lu was the sixth.
Everything was peaceful until one hundred years ago.
One hundred years ago, as a customary ritual of the Lord of the Underworld, Yin Tianzi held a ceremony at Mount Tai.
This was a ritual about the safety of the entire Underworld.
According to the laws of heaven and earth, the personnel of the Underworld cannot walk during the daytime. However, through a ceremony at Mount Tai every thousand years, the Lord of the Underworld can obtain the recognition of heaven and earth and gain the right to walk during the daytime.
And he can distribute this right to his subordinates through the Tai Mountain Seal in his hand.
While all the personnel of the Underworld were preparing for the Mount Tai ceremony, the various immortals of heaven conspired with countless traitors of the Underworld in secret, which was the Bai Bing faction.
Thus, the turmoil in the Underworld began.
