Zhaozhao didn't understand, so she kept pressing for an answer. "The subway in the Underworld? What's that?"
She only knew about the Underworld, as it was written in the books in her master's library. But what on earth was a subway?
Su Yuan remembered that Song Yao had said Zhaozhao had been sent to the deep mountains to grow up since childhood, so it was normal that she didn't know what a subway was.
So he patiently explained the subway to Zhaozhao and then detailed the subway in the Underworld.
"Human technology has advanced rapidly. There's a lot that even the wisdom and power of demons can't match. So all realms are actively learning from the advanced human civilization for development. It was the order of the Great Emperor of Fengdu to build the subway in the Underworld. This can standardize and manage the journey of the souls of the deceased, making it more convenient to manage and preventing some lost souls who are here for the first time from going to the wrong places."
Su Yuan sounded rather emotional as he spoke. Zhaozhao nodded half - understanding.
She was thinking whether it was possible to build a subway on Wutong Mountain. If so, it would be so convenient for her to go home in the future! And she wouldn't have to worry about getting lost.
The subway to the Underworld soon arrived. Su Yuan led Zhaozhao onto it.
During the security check, the Black and White Impermanence were stunned for a moment when they saw these two living people. Then they started waving their hands to shoo them away. "Hey hey hey, where did these living people come from? How did you accidentally end up at the entrance to the Underworld? It's not the Ghost Festival today. How did you get lost? Go go go, wait over there. We'll send some little ghosts to take you back later."
Zhaozhao was blocked. She looked up at the Black and White Impermanence. First, she sighed that they were actually quite good - looking. Then she said seriously, "We didn't get lost. We're going to the Underworld."
The Black and White Impermanence were busy and had no time to deal with this little girl. They ignored what Zhaozhao said and reached out to push her away. "Little girl, don't block the way. There are still souls behind. Move aside, move aside."
Su Yuan's eyes turned cold. He grabbed the Black Impermanence's hand that was about to push Zhaozhao and took out something like an ID card. He said coldly, "Look clearly."
The Black Impermanence got a shock when he saw the content on the card. How could he have offended this big shot!
"Sorry, Your Honor. I'll inform the Great Emperor right away."
Su Yuan let go of the Black Impermanence and pulled Zhaozhao past the security area. He said calmly, "No need. I'll go find him myself."
The Black and White Impermanence nodded repeatedly. "Yes, yes..."
Watching the two of them get on the subway, the Black Impermanence turned to the White Impermanence and asked worriedly, "What should we do? Should we really not inform the Great Emperor?"
The Great Emperor was probably in his office, munching on fried chicken, eating French fries, drinking Coke, and binge - watching dramas. If this evil god accidentally caught him, they would be doomed.
The White Impermanence rolled his eyes and gave the Black Impermanence a whack on the head. "Are you stupid! The Great Emperor can be appeased with a comic when he's angry, but if you offend that Lord, ten of you won't be enough to die!"
The Black Impermanence thought it made sense and reluctantly shut up.
Zhaozhao sat on the subway, looking around curiously. The ghosts around also secretly peeked at these two living people.
"Su Yuan, you're really amazing!" Zhaozhao didn't stint on her praise for Su Yuan.
Su Yuan leaned lazily on the subway seat, hooked a smile, and asked her, "Where am I amazing?"
Zhaozhao tilted her head and thought seriously. Then she said happily, "You're amazing everywhere."
Su Yuan couldn't hold back anymore. He covered his lips with his hand and chuckled.
What was going on? Su Yuan had heard similar words countless times, but this little girl's words made his heart flutter...
The subway in the Underworld stopped at the Earth God's Temple, the first stop of the thirteen stops. The remaining thirteen stops required the souls to walk on their own.
The thirteen stops were to test whether the souls were qualified to be reincarnated. Only those who passed the thirteen stops could be successfully reincarnated.
Some people who had committed many evils in their lives would be trapped and punished at one of the stops.
The thirteen stops included the Earth God's Temple, the Road to the Netherworld, the Terrace of Last Look, the Ridge of Evil Dogs, the Golden Rooster Mountain, the Village of Wild Ghosts, the Hall of Soul - Bewitching, the City of Fengdu, the Eighteen Levels of Hell, the Pavilion of Offering, the Fort of the Ghost Realm, the Lotus Platform, and the Cliff of Resurrection. Each stop had different tests.
Zhaozhao and Su Yuan found the little girl at the third stop, the Terrace of Last Look.
Many ghosts were reluctant to move on at the Terrace of Last Look because they could see their former homeland and relatives here. Most of the ghosts showed nostalgia and found it hard to move on.
But that girl didn't. She just took a dull look and then walked forward without looking back.
For her, her life before was not worth remembering, and her relatives were not worth it either. The only person she cared about couldn't be seen here.
Zhaozhao saw her and was excited to call out to her, but suddenly fell silent.
Because she didn't know what to call her... She remembered the little girl lying in her arms covered in blood, telling her that she didn't have a name yet.
Su Yuan probably guessed what Zhaozhao was thinking. He grabbed her wrist and with a flash, they were in front of the little girl.
The little girl was blocked and looked up curiously. She exclaimed in surprise, "Sister!"
Zhaozhao happily squatted down and held her hand. "Yes, it's me."
Who would have thought that the little girl suddenly started crying sadly while smiling. She sobbed, "Why, why are you here too... Sister, are you dead too? Why... why..."
Zhaozhao comforted her in a flurry. "I'm not dead! I... I'm here to send you to be reincarnated. Don't be sad."
It took a lot of effort to explain, and the little girl finally stopped crying.
Zhaozhao held her hand and walked past the Ridge of Evil Dogs, the Golden Rooster Mountain, and the Village of Wild Ghosts. With Su Yuan by their side, everything went smoothly. Those dangerous things stayed far away and didn't dare to get close.
When they reached the Hall of Soul - Bewitching, Su Yuan told them to stop.
Su Yuan looked at Zhaozhao. He said, "Zhaozhao, give her a name. Otherwise, she won't be able to get out of here."
The spring water in the Hall of Soul - Bewitching had the effect of bewitching the soul. Drinking it would make people tell the truth and report their sins in the human world, waiting for the judgment of the King of Hell. But the little girl didn't have a name, so she wouldn't be able to tell who she was.
Zhaozhao looked at Su Yuan and then at the girl. She asked in a low voice, "Can I give you a name?"
The little girl nodded happily. "Yes!"
Although it was about naming, Zhaozhao didn't know how to do it. She looked at Su Yuan for help.
Su Yuan encouraged her. "A name is a blessing and meaning for her. Name her according to what you hope for her future."
Zhaozhao lowered her head and thought seriously.
After a while, she looked at the girl and said, "Aman. How about calling you Aman? I hope your future will be perfect. Do you like it?"
The little girl liked it very much. She smiled happily with tears glistening in her eyes. "I like it. I like it very much."
After drinking the spring water, Aman began to tell her deeds in the human world.
But in fact, what was there to tell? Her life was so short, and most of the time she spent in the cellar.
The ghost guards in the hall also sighed. Most of the children who came to the Underworld at this age were girls.
When would humans truly get rid of those ignorant prejudices?
The rest of the journey was smooth. After sending Aman to the Fort of the Ghost Realm, Zhaozhao and Su Yuan had to leave to find the Great Emperor of Fengdu.
Ordinary ghosts had to live out their ghostly lives here with a name just like in the human world. But since Su Yuan was going to arrange a reincarnation for Aman, he naturally couldn't let her waste time here.
After explaining the reason to Aman, Zhaozhao and Su Yuan left.
At this moment, the otaku Great Emperor, who was happily binge - watching dramas, was completely unaware of this.
Later, whenever the Great Emperor of Fengdu thought of this day, he regretted not installing a high - definition surveillance camera in his office.