Xuanqing pondered for a moment and said, "Since Daoist friend has spoken, then... would you consider participating in an assessment held by our Netherworld?"

"Assessment? What assessment?"

Xuanqing's sudden suggestion caught Houtu off guard.

"It's nothing, just an internal recruitment assessment in the Netherworld."

Xuanqing said, "Those who pass the assessment can obtain ghost registration and be employed in the Underworld."

"Does this have anything to do with what we're discussing right now?" Houtu didn't understand.

Xuanqing just smiled without responding.

At this moment, Guang Chengzi stepped forward and said, "Wu Pan, Daoist friend, you might not know this: our Netherworld does not have the precedent of paying fines for atonement, but we do have lenient policies and rather good benefits for insiders."

"If you can pass our recruitment assessment, you will be considered one of our own in the Netherworld. Do you understand what I mean?"

Upon hearing this, Houtu blinked her big eyes.

Can it really work like this?

Houtu looked at the Yin Law Judge Nu Qing.

Nu Qing had a calm demeanor, her gaze wandering as if she hadn't heard anything.

Houtu communicated with her telepathically.

She pretended not to hear.

The matters of Qingxiao Goddess have nothing to do with me as the Netherworld Judge.

Best to stay out of it.

Reluctantly, Houtu decided to drop it.

Joining the Netherworld was something she hadn't considered before.

But given the current situation, without participating in this assessment, she wouldn't be able to retrieve Emperor Jiang and others.

If they can't be retrieved, the heart of "Pangu" can't be completed.

The Ancestor Witch's plan is bound to fail.

Furthermore, it will also affect the opportunity to inherit Pangu's True Sect and the chance to exploit the Chaos Demon God.

"If I enter the Netherworld, must I come in person?" Houtu asked.

Guang Chengzi replied, "Our Netherworld strictly follows the principle of efficiency first."

"If Daoist friend can still ensure the successful completion of work without physically being here, then even if it's your Dao body coming here, it's acceptable."

"Is that so?" Houtu looked at Nu Qing.

Nu Qing slightly nodded.

Only then did Houtu smile and say, "Then I'll participate in this Netherworld recruitment assessment."

"A wise choice." Xuanqing nodded lightly, with twelve rims obscuring his face, making his expression indiscernible.

"Please accompany King Pingdeng on a trip, Wu Pan Daoist."

Guang Chengzi stepped forward again.

"Could the Yin Law Judge Cui Yu accompany me to explain the details of the assessment?" Houtu pointed to Nu Qing.

"Yes."

With that single word, the scene in the Fengdu Hall suddenly changed.

Houtu found herself on a vast square, surrounded by a crowd from different worlds and races.

"The exam's starting soon. So nervous, so nervous!"

"Calm down, calm down. You've faced this three times, why are you still nervous?"

"It's precisely because it's the third time that I'm nervous!"

Beside Houtu, several beings were discussing the assessment matters.

"Sigh, the Underworld's assessment is too difficult. I feel there's no hope this time either."

"Understandably, the benefits in the Underworld don't lose to those of the Demon Sect and might even surpass them. Naturally, the assessment is challenging."

"If I fail this time, I might have to pass away early and tread the path of ghost cultivation."

"Ghost Gods and Ghost Immortals focus on being reborn from the dead, which requires immense courage. I support you!"

Listening to everyone's discussions, Houtu turned to Nu Qing beside her: "Qingqing, what's this recruitment assessment about?"

"I'm called Cui Yu," Nu Qing emphasized.

"Alright, Qingqing." Houtu flashed a bright smile.

With no expression, Nu Qing answered, "The assessment of the Netherworld is open to countless beings from the Ten Thousand Worlds. Passing it allows a person to acquire a position based on an evaluation of the Earth Dao's will."

"The specific content of the assessment varies from person to person, time to time. It's best not to cheat."

Nu Qing succinctly explained the relevant details of the assessment.

"That's all?" Houtu blinked.

"That's all."

Nu Qing nodded, "I don't even know what assessment content you'll encounter."

"To know what it's about, you better experience it yourself."

Moments later, a beam of light descended on the square.

Numerous beings vanished sequentially.

~~~~~

"Madam, madam? Why did you fall asleep?"

When Houtu awoke, she found herself inside a grand hall.

She looked around, "Why does this place resemble the Netherworld so much?"

"Madam, are you sleep-talking? Isn't this indeed the Netherworld? Naturally, it looks like it!"

Beside Houtu stood a Red Robed Judge and a Black Robed Judge.

"Madam, these are the documents that need processing recently." The Red Robed Judge took out a stack of Jade Scrolls.

Houtu casually picked up one roll.

"A Heavenly Court connecting event?"

Houtu curiously glanced at it: "Yuelao wants to collaborate with Meng Po to develop Forgetfulness Water, to redeem wrongful love—once loved, but now forgotten."

Upon seeing this document, the roles of Yuelao and Meng Po naturally came to Houtu's mind.

She immediately wrote a response: "Rejected!"

"How can matters of Yuelao be managed by a Ghost God? What's the sense in wrongful love? What's the point of meddling from the start? Just adding trouble."

"Yuelao must live up to every thread he has tied, ensuring that no single love in the world needs redemption."

"May all lovers in the world be united in marriage."

Houtu, after finishing the document, continued to read the next Jade Scroll.

"In the Human Realm, property prices in Yunzhong City are soaring. A Ghost Cultivator, who has worked hard for many years, couldn't afford a house and finally died from frustration."

"Ultimately, this cultivator lived from death, transforming into a Ghost Immortal, and now applies to work for our Underworld. Please grant approval, madam."

Seeing this case, Houtu shook her head.

She swiftly wrote the judgment.

"How foolish, to live such a disheartened life as a dignified Ghost Cultivator."

"Better to hang oneself at the entrance of a high-end residential district, to coerce living from death and contribute to reducing property prices!"

The Black Robed Judge and Red Robed Judge exchanged glances, trying to laugh but not daring to.

"Let's continue!"

Houtu was full of vigor.

For her, processing these scrolls was effortless, handled with utmost ease.

~~~~~

It wasn't long before Houtu passed the Netherworld recruitment assessment.

She received a Divine Tablet inscribed with nine large characters.

"Emulate Heaven, Adhere to Earth, Lord of Earth and its Deities!"

Houtu's eyes widened in amazement.

"This... this... is this correct?" Waves surged in Houtu's heart.

From beginning to end, she never revealed her True Name.

Was this Divine Tablet intentional, or just an accidental touch?

Furthermore, these nine character titles don't look like a simple position, do they?

"What's the specific duty of this position?" Houtu looked at the suddenly appearing Xuanqing.

"It's nothing major." Xuanqing smiled, "Just handling some affairs related to Reincarnation, but the Great Reincarnation of the Netherworld isn't constructed yet, so Daoist friend currently has no work."

"Really?"

Xuanqing showed a sincere expression: "Of course, it's true."

Houtu looked at the Divine Tablet in her hand and then at Xuanqing: "So I can leave right away?"

"Of course, our Netherworld has a flexible work system. You can go off shift and take a vacation if there's no work," Xuanqing replied.

"What about the other four Dao friends?" Houtu cautiously asked.

"Daoist friend can find Meng Po by Naihe Bridge and retrieve the souls from her," Xuanqing pointed out.

"Is it really that simple?"

"That simple."

With little belief, Houtu pocketed the Divine Tablet and arrived at Naihe Bridge.

"Would Daoist friend like some soup?"

Meng Wuyou smiled, "Congratulations on passing our Netherworld recruitment assessment and obtaining a new position."

"Thanks to your outstanding performance, you can enjoy a unique benefit of the Netherworld."

"What kind of benefit?" Houtu asked.

Meng Wuyou said, "A lifetime free privilege for Mengpo Soup."

"Is this... a privilege?" Houtu raised an eyebrow.

"Of course!"

Meng Wuyou laughed, "For ordinary spirits, the Mengpo Soup can only be had once in a lifetime."

"You, Daoist friend, can drink it endlessly, isn't that a privilege?"

Houtu was left speechless.

She sighed, "Bring me a portion. Three parts sugar, add ice, thank you."

Meng Wuyou: "..."

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