Corpse Burier: I Can Nourish Corpse

”Farewell, Great Elder!”

”Take care, Senior Brother.”

Wen Jiu and Ye Chen spoke in succession.

After seeing off Eastern Celestial City, Wen Jiu showed no intention of lingering any further. However, just as Wen Jiu was about to depart as well, Ye Chen called out to him and reminded, ”Prepare well. The Celestial Extinction Ruins are not the same as Langhuan Blessed Land. If you miss the opportunity for the Celestial Extinction Ruins, you will have to wait for a hundred years.”

Wen Jiu nodded.

He understood what Ye Chen meant. A Qi Refining Cultivator’s lifespan is only a little over a hundred years, and he was already in his early twenties.

If he waited another hundred years, it would mean the twilight years for a Qi Refining Cultivator. Finding East Spring River would be utterly meaningless then.

Ye Chen continued, ”I don’t know much about East Spring River, but after a month, you can go find Wu Xiu. He will tell you everything about East Spring River, without concealing anything from you.”

”Yes, Master.”

”Alright, quickly go and practice. I know you boy must be eager to do so.

”Please take care, I will visit you in a few days.”

”Whether you visit or not, is of no concern. Just prepare well for the journey to the Celestial Extinction Ruins; finding East Spring River is more important than visiting this old man a hundred times, a thousand times. After all, East Spring River is only within the Celestial Extinction Ruins.”

”I understand, Master.”

Wen Jiu clasped his fists together in respect.

He exited the cave dwelling.

As he left, Wen Jiu glanced at the slumbering Purple Flame Ming.

This spirit beast knew only to sleep all day, like a pig. If he were to raise a spirit beast in the future, he would never raise one like this.

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In the following days, Wen Jiu continued to diligently acquire Talisman Master experience, occasionally heading to the Ten Thousand Demon Abyss to practice life techniques.

After slaughtering a True Spirit Demon, the True Spirit Demon Race remained quiet for two days before once again descending into a frenzied rampage, prompting the Great Elder and others to come and investigate, making the Great Elder briefly think that the True Spirit Demon Race had gone completely mad.

However, after performing rituals on a True Spirit Demon, there was no improvement in the life technique cultivation of the Three Thousand Blood Ink Corpses.

Although the flesh and blood of the True Spirit Demon were absorbed by the Three Thousand Blood Inks, it could not resonate with the Dark Realm of Life Techniques nor help the Three Thousand Blood Inks accelerate their connection with the Dark Realm of Life Techniques.

In contrast.

The Dark Realm of Life Techniques repelled the aura of the True Spirit Demon Race.

Similarly, practicing life techniques in the Ten Thousand Demon Abyss yielded no progress.

After a few more attempts, Wen Jiu lost interest and focused on acquiring Talisman Master experience.

It was during this time that a magical voice echoed over Deadman Peak, a message not perceivable by those not at the Qi Cultivation Ninth or Tenth Level. Clearly, the content was directed at a mysterious cultivator, meaning Wen Jiu.

Wen Jiu used the senses of the Three Evil Flying Corpses to probe inside. It was Eastern Celestial City requesting to hire him as an Honored Guest Elder of Deadman Peak in exchange for a Foundation Establishment Body Cultivation Corpse.

”The time has come.”

Wen Jiu decided to meet Eastern Celestial City that night, but not inside Deadman Peak, instead, outside of it.

At nightfall.

Wen Jiu arrived in the dense forest outside Deadman Peak.

Deliberately letting the aura of the Three Evil Flying Corpses be sensed.

Before long, Eastern Celestial City, Ye Chen, and Bai Jianxin swiftly approached the forest under the cover of night.

”Great Elder of Deadman Peak, Eastern Celestial City, greetings, Fellow Daoist!” Eastern Celestial City tightly held back his delight and cupped his fist in salute.

Ye Chen followed with a bow and expressed his thanks, ”Thank you for saving my life the other day, without the aid of Fellow Daoist, I fear that performing the Seven Divine Seals again would leave this old man with only a few days to live.”

Standing beside, Bai Jianxin, lacking the amiable smile of the other two, also bowed to Wen Jiu.

”Though you are a Heterodox Corpse Nurturer, for saving Deadman Peak from calamity, I give you my Bai Jianxin’s respect!”

Wen Jiu was surprised to see this Elder, who normally despised the Heterodox Dao, now bowing to him.

However, Wen Jiu didn’t think that simply helping Deadman Peak once would change the Elder’s hatred and repulsion towards the Heterodox Dao. After all, hatred doesn’t arise without reason, nor would it disappear completely with just one event.

Yet, Wen Jiu was curious as to why Eastern Celestial City would bring Bai Jianxin, known for despising the Heterodox Dao, tonight.

Was he not worried that Bai Jianxin’s presence would cause him to leave?

After all, Bai Jianxin’s disdain for the Heterodox Dao was well-known throughout Deadman Peak.

Nonetheless, Wen Jiu did not ask directly but got straight to the point, ”There’s no need for formalities, I helped of my own volition; no need for thanks… Where is the Foundation Establishment Body Cultivation Corpse?”

”Truly, Fellow Daoist is candid and straightforward, a refreshing individual; naturally, I wouldn’t conceal anything.” Eastern Celestial City glanced at Bai Jianxin, who promptly retrieved a coffin from his storage bag.

The coffin, spanning eight feet, was covered with array patterns, with thousands of them converging into a small Tier One Top-Grade Array. It was evident that the Spirit Array Master who constructed this array was no ordinary person, and the content within the coffin was undoubtedly special.

Eastern Celestial City further explained, ”This Sealing Demon Coffin isn’t convenient to open as of now, but Fellow Daoist, you may extend your senses inside.”

Wen Jiu nodded and used the senses of the Three Evil Flying Corpses to delve inside.

Upon entering the Sealing Demon Coffin, a highly malevolent demonic qi was immediately palpable. Although slightly inferior compared to the demonic aura of the True Spirit Demon Race, this was pure demonic qi, devoid of any superfluous essence.

This pure demonic qi emanated from the Foundation Establishment Body Cultivation Corpse inside the Sealing Demon Coffin.

Demon Corpse!

Wen Jiu felt a tremor in his heart and instantly recognized the Demon Corpse mentioned in the Yinzhou Heterodox Record.

”No wonder it needs to be sealed with a Sealing Demon Coffin.” Wen Jiu realized it was a Foundation Establishment Body Cultivator who fell into the Demon Dao.

According to the Yinzhou Heterodox Record, although Demon Corpses could be used for corpse refining, they posed a significant risk of backfiring on their owner.

However, despite this risk, Demon Corpses were a top choice for Corpse Nurturers. Once refined into zombies, Demon Corpses could be slightly more powerful than those made from Foundation Establishment Body Cultivators.

More importantly, they wouldn’t fear True Demons, sparing Corpse Nurturers the risk of having their hearts devoured and souls seized by True Demons, a unique trait not found in zombies refined from other types of corpses.

”Could this mean training within the Prohibition of Living People might be much safer with it?” Wen Jiu suddenly thought.

Thus it was.

This Foundation Establishment Body Cultivation Demon Corpse truly was indispensable.

The Foundation Establishment Body Cultivation Corpse was a rarity; the Demon Corpse made from one was even rarer. Missing it would be akin to missing the once-in-a-century appearance of the East Spring River.

”Fellow Daoist, consider carefully. Although this Foundation Establishment Body Corpse is valuable, it is still a Demon Corpse,” Bai Jianxin reminded, ”Though I have means to suppress the Demon Corpse temporarily, it is not a long-term solution.”

Upon hearing Bai Jianxin’s words, Wen Jiu finally understood why Eastern Celestial City brought Bai Jianxin along.

Bai Jianxin was a Main Peak Elder of the Demon Suppression Department.

It turned out that this demon suppression was not limited to mere demons but True Demons as well.

Wen Jiu did not immediately agree but inquired, ”State your requests, and I’ll decide whether to accept this Demon Corpse.”

Deeply pleased that there hadn’t been an outright refusal, Eastern Celestial City quickly spoke, ”Firstly, I naturally wish to invite you as an Honored Guest Elder of Deadman Peak for just ten years. During this time, there’s no need for you to manage Deadman Peak’s affairs, only to assist when formidable enemies appear. After ten years, whether you stay or leave, Deadman Peak will not force you.”

”And what else?”

”Additionally, I also wish for Fellow Daoist to protect us on our journey to the Celestial Extinction Ruins. If we encounter a Foundation establishment opportunity, I hope you will not hesitate to lend a hand.” Taking a deep breath, Eastern Celestial City added, ”As you might know, my master remains missing. To cope with future changes, we must cultivate another Foundation Establishment cultivator. Otherwise, the eight-century foundation of Deadman Peak will be destroyed by my hands.”

”I can agree to these two conditions, but let me be clear: if there’s a threat from the Divine Extinction Thousand Peaks Foundation Establishment…” Wen Jiu stopped, seeing the understanding in the eyes of the three.

Eastern Celestial City nodded, ”Rest assured, the Celestial Extinction Ruins limit Foundation Establishment cultivators to wait outside.

Thus, under the public eye, the Foundation Establishment cultivators from Divine Extinction Thousand Peaks would not dare openly force us to surrender a Foundation Establishment opportunity.

If the cultivators from Divine Extinction Thousand Peaks shamelessly take out a Tier Two artifact, not to mention you, even my entire Deadman Peak would have to accept fate without any hard feelings towards you.”

”Deal!”

Wen Jiu agreed.

The not overly stringent demands were well worth exchanging for a Foundation Establishment Body Cultivation Demon Corpse; he had no reason to decline.

As for the ten years as an Honored Guest Elder.

Before completely emptying the Ten Thousand Demon Abyss, Wen Jiu had no plans to leave Deadman Peak permanently.

[The second update will be before midnight.]