Corpse Burier: I Can Nourish Corpse

Chapter 599: Chapter 296: Thousandfold Demonic Miasma

"In the upcoming days, you will be in charge of Moon Wither City. I need to personally sail to the Lifeless Abyss."

He Qi, half-aged with a slightly dignified expression, furrowed her brows, "Ancestor, our He Family has just endured a great calamity and needs you to be in charge. Isn’t it inappropriate for you to suddenly leave, especially to a place like Lifeless Abyss, teeming with Demon Cultivators and Evil Cultivators. What if you encounter a few..."

"No need to worry, while this matter poses a considerable trouble for the He Family, those Demon Pill Cultivators are extremely ruthless. However, if handled well, this might also be an opportunity for the He Family. The person capable of knowing the true status of the He Family, and aware of the top secret concerning the Demon Sound God, indicates that even if they are not a significant figure in the Dark Altar Lineage, they are at least a confidant of the Dark Altar Lineage Master. Additionally, the He Family needs to take a risk now; otherwise, there will be no chance of resurgence."

He Changyi spoke with conviction.

He Qi said no more, "Ancestor, what do you need me to do?"

"Stabilize Moon Wither City and await the return of the Formless Demon Cultivator." He Changyi instructed.

He Qi nodded.

He Changyi then departed leisurely.

...

After leaving Moon Wither City, Wen Jiu controlled two corpses and returned to the Celestial Yin Mountain Range to focus on cultivating the Blood Corpse Mushrooms.

Not long after, Lu Chan’s Core Formation celebration took place as scheduled. The celebration lasted ten days, with innumerable forces coming to offer congratulations, including many Golden Core cultivators, and even several from the Domain Lord’s Mansion.

Such grandeur, more or less, had Lu Feng’s intervention. The Lu Family evidently wanted to use Lu Chan’s Core Formation celebration to elevate their status and to draw in more factions, both large and small.

After all, the Lu Family first produced a Top-Grade Golden Core. Although its whereabouts are unknown, they’ve now introduced another Golden Core Zhenren, proving their fortune is flourishing. This move is likely also a way to intimidate other factions.

However, whatever the purpose, Wen Jiu was indifferent and did not even bother to inquire.

Though Lu Chan did not invite him to the celebration, she sent him a fine feast and a bottle of 500-year-old Spirit Wine. Wen Jiu did not refuse, marking the first time he partook in someone else’s Core Formation joy.

"When I form my Core, I must celebrate as well." But Wen Jiu would certainly not host as grand a celebration as Lu Chan. He would prefer to invite a few acquaintances to a modest gathering.

One where he would not leave until drunk.

After all, achieving Golden Core is tantamount to a landmark accomplishment in this world, deserving of celebration.

Another month passed by swiftly.

Since Lu Chan’s Core Formation celebration, the Lu Family has been flourishing in East Pole Immortal City. Those factions that once sided with the Qi Family began to associate with the Lu Family, and although they have not fully pledged their allegiance, that day draws near.

After all, in East Pole Immortal City, only the Lu Family now has a force with a Middle Stage Golden Core present. Of course, it’s not that East Pole Immortal City only has Lu Feng at the Middle Stage of Golden Core; there are actually two or three others.

However, not all Golden Core Cultivators like managing factions. Especially as they live longer, many see such external things merely as temporary and prefer solitude, at most taking a few disciples when the opportunity arises.

As for partners.

Where in the world could you find so many who could grow old together? By the time someone reaches the Golden Core stage, their partner is usually long dead.

The longer one lives, the more wary they become, unable to trust others, let alone let someone sleep by their side.

Of course.

There’s no need to elaborate.

Notably, after the Lu Family rose to prominence, Fang Qian’s Eight Directions Treasure Gathering Trading House saw rapid development. Under the guidance of Wen Jiu, Lu Chan attended the ribbon-cutting of a Treasure Tower, and since then, the Trading House has been thriving, with loose cultivators skilled in various immortal techniques flocking to join.

In the second month, the Treasure Tower of Eight Directions Treasure Gathering Trading House expanded beyond East Pole Immortal City, establishing in markets and small to medium-sized immortal cities. As a result, this stirred many disputes of interest, but Lu Chan directly ordered Lu Xinghe to resolve the issues lethally. After slaying a Mid-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator, everyone gradually understood that Eight Directions Treasure Gathering Trading House was Lu Chan’s, and thus, the Lu Family’s, property.

At the same time, Fang Qian capitalized on the momentum, inviting a Pseudo-Tier Three Loose Cultivator Talisman Master to join, spreading the reputation of the Trading House further. It seemed to be becoming the preferred trading hub for loose cultivators.

Wen Jiu was quite pleased with this outcome and sent Fang Qian three hundred thousand Middle-grade Spirit Stones as expenses for expansion. Upon receiving the Spirit Stones, Fang Qian immediately hired a large number of guards, starting to build his own team. After all, the Lu Family could only intervene in major issues and couldn’t help in every matter. Even if Lu Chan was willing, Wen Jiu wasn’t because, in the long run, Fang Qian would be sidelined.

Who knows what plans Lu Chan might have as the business grows? Of course, he wasn’t afraid of Lu Chan’s betrayal, but he just didn’t want to kill an old acquaintance.

...

In the blink of an eye, the two-month mark arrived.

For safety, Wen Jiu still used two corpses on his journey to Moon Wither City, with the Formless Demon Corpse on the surface and East Spring Undying Bone hiding in the shadows. Should action be needed, East Spring Undying Bone would immediately unleash a thunderous strike.

Upon reaching Moon Wither City, Wen Jiu used the Divine Sense of the Formless Demon Corpse to scan the area but did not yet see He Changyi.

On the other hand, another Golden Core Cultivator from the He Family, He Qi, seemed to have been waiting for his arrival. When the Formless Demon Corpse appeared, she was undaunted, immediately saluting upon confirming the presence of Formless Demonic Qi, "Fellow Daoist, please pardon us. The Ancestor is on his way back and was delayed by a sudden large-scale battle at the Heaven-Reaching River."

"No problem," Wen Jiu responded indifferently.

He Qi saluted again, "Thank you, Fellow Daoist, for understanding. To express our apologies, would you allow me to host you for a few days?"

As she spoke, He Qi gradually revealed her fragrant shoulders, exposing her white skin, her eyes softening. The allure of a mature woman exuded instantly, enhanced further by the Yin Technique.

Unfortunately.

Wen Jiu wasn’t swayed by such tactics.

"If you can’t wear clothes properly, then stick some beast hide." Wen Jiu coldly advised, "That way the clothes won’t slide down."

He Qi’s expression tightened, quickly pulling up her clothes to cover her shoulders, the gentleness in her eyes gradually dissipating. Yet, her gaze contained a hint of fear; it was her first time being rejected by a Demon Cultivator.

The Demon Cultivators from the Dark Altar Lineage never left her chambers when they visited the He Family.

Nonetheless, precisely because of this, she felt the Formless Demon Cultivator before her was even more dangerous. For one indifferent to women might be there for blood. If the Ancestor couldn’t succeed in his task, the consequences could be unimaginable.

"Fellow Daoist, please proceed to the guest room for a few days of rest." He Qi maintained her composure, pretending nothing had happened.

Wen Jiu nodded and agreed, moving to the guest room in the rear courtyard. After residing there for five days, He Changyi finally returned in haste. However, accompanying the flying ship into Moon Wither City wasn’t just He Changyi as a Golden Core Cultivator.

There was another person.

A Heterodox Evil Cultivator, at the Early Stage of Golden Core.

Wen Jiu immediately employed the Corpse Fate Technique to divine and effortlessly acquired his identity information. He had a dual identity, being a Loose Cultivator and Tier Three Yin Talisman Master drifting among various Immortal Cities in the West Mountain Floating Domain, while in Lifeless Abyss, he was a Tribulation Cultivator, also serving as an Elder in the Demon Sect of Lifeless Abyss.

The sudden return of such a person alongside He Changyi left Wen Jiu uncertain of the intentions but nonetheless unconcerned.

An Early Stage of Golden Core Cultivator.

In front of East Spring Undying Bone, no different from Foundation Establishment Stage.

If his purpose was related to a business involving Demonic Evil Qi, Wen Jiu was indeed curious what propositions he might have.

If beneficial to him, he wouldn’t mind adding another partner.

If there were ulterior motives, it would be perfect for cultivating an Evil Corpse for planting Blood Corpse Mushrooms.

Golden Core Evil Corpse.

Presumably, the effectiveness of cultivating Blood Corpse Mushrooms would be remarkable.