Quick Transmigration: Underdog Turns out to be Untouchable

No matter how unhappy she was to have her enjoyment disturbed, there was no choice but to prioritize the guests. Qi Shuangshuang could only hastily leave the feast with Feng Lin and Li Yu and quickly return to the Yin Yang Inn.

Inside the Yin Yang Inn, a dozen men dressed in coarse hemp clothing, their patches upon patches marking their poverty, were devouring their meals.

Their tables were laden with various meats, and for the common people struggling with life, being able to freely eat such meats was their greatest desire.

Since all the guests were busy eating, it was not appropriate to inquire, but luckily Pei Shaosen had already accounted for them, and now directly showed the Yin Yang Account to Qi Shuangshuang.

Qi Shuangshuang opened the Yin Yang Account, and the names of those newly registered for the day floated up. As she placed her forefinger on Zhao ManCang’s name, his entire life flashed before her eyes.

Zhao ManCang was an ordinary person, born in a simple village, growing up in an orderly manner, marrying and having children.

Seeing this, one might think he had little to cling to, but in reality, Zhao ManCang died in the prime of his youth, under unclear circumstances.

Zhao ManCang passed away at thirty, yet regarding how he died, Zhao ManCang himself was completely unaware. His obsession was his unwillingness to accept his unclear death.

The problem is, if the person involved doesn’t know how they died, then the Yin Yang Account cannot record the cause of death.

Thus, all memories of Zhao ManCang’s death were shrouded in darkness for Qi Shuangshuang, making it impossible for her to identify who caused his death from his memories.

After reviewing Zhao ManCang’s memories, Qi Shuangshuang also glanced through the other men’s memories and found none had memories about their deaths, and like Zhao ManCang, they died in their prime.

Their obsessions were similar as well, unwilling to accept their mysterious youthful deaths, leaving their families behind unable to rest peacefully.

After examining Zhao ManCang’s memories, Qi Shuangshuang continued to look through the others’, and found their causes of death were identical to Zhao ManCang’s.

Qi Shuangshuang summarized the features of these men: all were males, died young, unknown causes of death, and most importantly, they all were from the same county or surrounding villages.

This coincidence was abnormal; unless it was a plague or banditry, there would not be such strange consecutive deaths of young men.

Qi Shuangshuang handed the Yin Yang Account to Li Yu for inspection and asked, ”What do you think?”

After looking through it, Li Yu casually returned the account to Pei Shaosen.

”It’s obvious; either ghosts or demons are at work. Clearly, these ghosts’ memories were erased before death for fear of accusations! Only demons could do that.”

Qi Shuangshuang nodded, ”Actually, besides ghosts and demons, it could be humans practicing the Evil Path.”

”Whether human, ghost, or demon, all I know is, we’ve got another job.” Li Yu lazily leaned against the railing, clearly displeased.

Qi Shuangshuang also felt helpless; honestly, she didn’t like the work itself, not because it was physically exhausting but because she constantly faced humanity’s darkest sides—prolonged exposure seemed to darken her own anger.

Regardless of desire, having accepted the profession meant accepting responsibility, so Qi Shuangshuang set off quickly, preparing to investigate these mysterious deaths and help dispel their obsessions.

This time, it was official business; Qi Shuangshuang initially intended to go with only Li Yu as usual, yet when leaving, Feng Lin insisted on going along.

”Shopkeeper, let me go with you. I can observe to gain experience.

Once I cultivate into a Great Demon, I’ll need to work too, so I might as well learn from you now and gather experience.”

Feng Lin tugged at Qi Shuangshuang’s sleeve, pouting and cajoling, his furry cat ears and tail appearing on display.

The ears quivered atop his head, and his fluffy tail swayed behind, enough to melt hearts.

Unable to resist Feng Lin’s pleading, Qi Shuangshuang agreed to take him along. Once they reached the mortal world and saw Feng Lin excitedly darting about, Qi Shuangshuang’s feverish head cooled off, making her regret bringing this hyperactive cat.

Li Yu, seeing Feng Lin’s unstoppable antics beside him, glared, ”Didn’t you just return to the inn from the mortal world? Why so excited, like you’d been locked inside for decades?”

Feng Lin ignored Li Yu’s tone, still thrilled while observing his surroundings, ”It’s different. Last time we went out was for leisure; this time it’s business. I’m excited to work with the shopkeeper for the first time!”

Li Yu couldn’t help but scoff, casting an ’idiot’ look at Feng Lin, ”You’re blessed but don’t know it. You’ll learn soon, working isn’t fun.”

”Tsk, I obviously know working isn’t fun. I’m not playing either; helping the shopkeeper makes me happy.

Unlike you, once I’m a Great Demon, I won’t let the shopkeeper bring you out for work, sparing your constant grumbling and reluctance.”

Feng Lin eyed Li Yu with disdain, proud of being a diligent cat happy to assist the shopkeeper, unlike the lazy fox.

Li Yu, irritated by Feng Lin’s remarks, his face darkened, sneered, ”With your sporadic cultivation method, you’ll never become a Great Demon.

You’ll always be a little demon while I’ll be the one out on jobs with the shopkeeper, so keep dreaming of replacing me!”

Provoked, Feng Lin glared at Li Yu, retorting, ”Don’t belittle cats. The shopkeeper said I possess special talent. Once I work hard on cultivation, I’ll soon become a Great Demon.”

Qi Shuangshuang sighed, watching the cat and fox bicker, seriously doubting she should’ve gone alone. Bringing two might hinder rather than help.

Unable to help shaking her head, she ignored the childish quarrel between the cat and the fox behind her and quickened her pace, focusing on her task.

Qi Shuangshuang and her companions arrived at an official road leading to a county, seemingly prosperous judging by the busy traffic along the road.