Undead Mage from a Cell

On the third day of reaching 2000 subscriptions, starting to make up tomorrow, trying hard to update more, please support by subscribing!

——————————

”Wait, didn’t you say earlier that the tiger agreed not to release the Yin Soldiers from below, and was recognized as the Mountain God because of it?

How come he’s daring to dig down himself?”

”What’s the problem? It’s been over a thousand years. If there was really reincarnation, King of the Wheel would have been reborn countless times by now.

Besides, the imperial court can’t control this area anymore, and there’s no salary from above. What’s it to a human dynasty if a tiger is involved? You know, tigers eat people.”

After hearing this, Gu Xi glanced back at Shaya.

As soon as Shaya saw this, she knew it was time for her to step in.

So Shaya stepped forward and quickly began to communicate with the old temple priest.

Shaya’s sensitivity to intelligence far exceeded Gu Xi’s. She would point out many questions that Gu Xi hadn’t considered.

Standing to the side, Gu Xi slowly began to understand some of the situation.

The tiger initially wished to become the Mountain God primarily to save his own life. After all, if he didn’t become the Mountain God, he would have been bled dry as a sacrifice.

But the circumstances later changed.

The tiger discovered that the valley below was actually a treasure trove. The King of the Wheel fought a great battle here long ago, with the Great Feng Dynasty gathering a multitude of noble families, sects, and troops together.

A lot of things were buried down there.

Over a thousand years, with a new layer of soil added annually, even the strongest Undead were suppressed to death.

Taking a little out to sell secretly didn’t really make a difference.

As long as the suppression array wasn’t damaged, it was fine.

The reason the Hunter got so furious earlier was that Gu Xi’s Flame Trap was too powerful, directly blowing a hole that visibly threatened to blow away the sacrificial soil covering it.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t have jumped out to oppose Gu Xi, at most watching as Gu Xi and the White-clothed Swordsmen fought amongst themselves, possibly ending up with some good things from Gu Xi.

But now it’s different. Because of a small explosion, the Hunter not only got himself caught up but also involved the Mountain God.

Although the Hunter eventually turned into a streak of light and fled towards the Mountain God Temple, what use would that be when he got there?

With the tiger’s death, the Mountain God Temple lost all significance, eventually just a dead end.

Meanwhile, Gu Xi also learned about the other two’s situations.

Li Zheng is easy to explain. He was a Li Zheng from the nearby Wang Family Village. Over a hundred years ago, because the tiger was too fierce with its human predation, he led a resistance against it and ended up being eaten by the tiger.

Du Shusheng, on the other hand, was traveling to the capital for exams, passing by this mountain, and upon learning about the King of the Wheel, was inspired to compose a poem, only to be eaten by the tiger.

It can be said that all three of them were initially under the tiger’s control. No matter how much resentment they had in their hearts, they couldn’t resist the tiger.

Now with the tiger dead, they have their freedom, and when Gu Xi seeks out smart people, they naturally step forward for a good opportunity.

Gu Xi immediately saw through their thoughts.

However, he happened to need some informed individuals for his work.

Otherwise, relying on Shaya to gather information would make it impossible to understand enough in a short time.

Thus, Gu Xi sat down directly on the Evil Coffin.

”Temple priest, if I take over the nearby Mountain God Temple, do you have a way for this area to become my territory?”

”Immortal, that’s not a problem.

Back then, the tiger fought three battles, winning consecutively, forcing the imperial court to bow down.

If you can easily kill the tiger, it’s only natural for you to occupy this Mountain God Temple. However, do you intend to enter the Divine Dao via the Immortal Transformation Dao? Become the Mountain God of this hundred-mile radius?”

”Of course not, I’m just thinking that the tiger occupied the position of Mountain God for some resources, and I need resources too.”

Gu Xi said this while looking at the three in front of him.

Du Shusheng reacted the fastest.

”Sir, do you mean that if someone can provide resources, you will support them to become the Mountain God? Sir, do you think I can do it?

I’ve been studying since childhood, and have developed the spirituality of literature in my heart. Although I died in the tiger’s maw, this bit of spirituality remains, making the transition to the Divine Dao smooth.

As long as you’re willing to support me to become the Mountain God, I guarantee all nearby resources will be delivered to you.”

With Du Shusheng’s words, the other two then reacted.

Wang Li Zheng immediately said: ”Sir, I was the Li Zheng of the five nearby villages. I know exactly what good things are around here. As long as you support me to become the Mountain God, I guarantee to provide you with enough resources, even population. I promise you will have as many sacrifices as you want.”

However, the temple priest remained silent, merely waiting for Gu Xi’s command.

”It seems you’re a smart person.”

”Whatever the Immortal needs, we provide. As long as the Immortal is satisfied, we have a chance to rise.

That’s what the Old Mountain God always said. Back then, so many generals died here, many ranking higher and stronger than him, but he became the Mountain God because he provided what the Immortal wanted.”

The temple priest spoke unhurriedly.

”What if I want those things buried underground?”

”Dig!” The temple priest said with certainty, ”The tiger could dig, and so can we.”

”Then let’s dig here. Whoever finds what I want will be the next Mountain God.”

Gu Xi pointed to the ground.

Previously, Gu Xi hadn’t intended to dig here, but after knowing what was buried underneath, he had his own ideas.

”Sir, digging is easy, but what about avoiding the court’s surveillance? If the King of the Wheel is released, the resentment will be sky-high.”

”Surely what’s buried below isn’t the King of the Wheel himself?”

Gu Xi glanced at the temple priest.

”No, if it were the King of the Wheel himself, the suppressive formations around here wouldn’t be so simple. But it is one of the King of the Wheel’s three major vanguards, with over ten thousand heavy cavalry.”

As someone who served two Mountain Gods, the temple priest likely knew more than most about what was suppressed below.

”The three major vanguards? Tell me more about the King of the Wheel.”

The temple priest hesitated, looking around.

By this time, Gu Xi noticed that Du Shusheng and Wang Li Zheng had already started making their moves. They went over to the Chong Ghost, selecting people to start digging early.

”Don’t worry, you can speak. Their efforts won’t make a difference.”

Upon hearing this, the temple priest relaxed, knowing that his performance wouldn’t matter unless Gu Xi approved.

What he could bring to the table now was a belly full of knowledge.

If not to showcase his abilities now, then when?

”Actually, the King of the Wheel shouldn’t be called that. He was a rebel who appeared suddenly a thousand years ago, with no name or origin.

He was reported for privately maintaining heavy cavalry at home, prompting the imperial court to send people to handle it.

It turns out there was private maintenance, but not the reported five men, rather five hundred thousand.

Nobody knew where his heavy cavalry came from.

Some said he opened the Reincarnation Passage, bringing back all the Heroic Spirits fallen in battle.

That’s why he was called the King of the Wheel.”