Corpse Burier: I Can Nourish Corpse

Chapter 609: Chapter 301: Lu Feng’s Intentions, Taking the Initiative to Reveal Himself

Li Qing knew about the affairs of Longteng Qianyue; either Qi Guang Sect or the Qi Family had spies, or they were collaborating with the Outer Path Hidden Demon Sect’s Dark Altar. No matter which it was, the Lu Family could accept it at present.

If Li Qing was also collaborating with the Outer Path Hidden Demon Altar, that would be even better.

"I have no intention of involving myself in the conflict between you and the Qi Family," Wen Jiu rejected once more, not out of any pretense of indifference but genuinely desiring not to be involved.

Lu Feng hurriedly spoke, "Isn’t a Tier Three Yin Vein of exceptionally high quality and ten percent of the Qi Family’s assets enough?"

"It’s not that it’s not enough; I’m just not interested."

Wen Jiu controlled the Formless Demon Corpse as he spoke coolly.

Even though he could control the Formless Demon Corpse and participate in the conflict between the two families without any harm, the struggle between such massive Golden Core forces would not reach a conclusion in anything less than several decades.

The so-called ten percent, to him, amounted to nothing.

"Then I wonder what form of collaboration Fellow Daoist is interested in," Lu Feng glanced at the third party Han Li beside him with some displeasure in his heart, but still said nothing more, "Name your price at will."

"Only here, in the Cold Pool Mist Valley," Wen Jiu pointed to the ground beneath his feet.

Lu Feng’s eyes flashed with a peculiar color as he pondered before responding, "Alright, but Fellow Daoist must understand, the reward corresponds to the effort. The less you do, the less you get, even Lu Chan won’t be an exception."

"If Fellow Daoist speaks in such a manner, then it’s better to find someone else more skilled. It’s no loss if I don’t stay at the Cold Pool Mist Valley. There’s always another place one can stay if not here." The Formless Demon Corpse remained expressionless, but Wen Jiu laughed mockingly in his heart. It’s you who needs me, not the other way around. If I gain nothing from the Lu Family, I can control the East Spring Undying Bone and go directly to the Qi Family; I’m sure the Qi Family will be willing to pay the price.

Lu Feng’s face stiffened, "Fellow Daoist can’t expect to do nothing and have my Lu Family assist you in a Realm Breakthrough?"

As the words fell.

The Formless Demon Corpse was already standing.

"I’ll inquire with the Qi Family before giving Fellow Daoist a response."

Lu Feng’s eyes suddenly filled with anger, "What’s the meaning of these words, Fellow Daoist? I have consistently shown you respect, remembering your kindness to my Lu Family members. I’ve turned a blind eye even if Lu Chan mobilizes Lu Family resources for you. Yet now you threaten me with the Qi Family, do you really think I dare not act against you?"

"There have been many Middle Stage of Golden Core who threatened me, and I’ve killed a few, but among those like you who appear strong but are weak inside, with a severely injured Divine Soul, you’re the first." In the next moment, the Formless Demon Corpse swiftly retreated, blending into the shadows to vanish.

Wen Jiu directly used his Escape Technique to return to his sanctuary.

With this motion, the disguise naturally collapsed. The method he utilized became obvious, and Lu Feng couldn’t overlook it.

"Formless Demonic Qi, aren’t you..." Lu Feng’s face abruptly tightened, a trace of killing intent flashed in his eyes, but recalling the words of the Formless Demon Corpse, the killing intent instantly dissipated and was replaced by urgency.

"Fellow Daoist!"

"Hold on, Fellow Daoist!"

If news of his severely damaged Divine Soul were to spread, the consequences would be unimaginable, likely shifting the offense-defense stance in a matter of days. The Lu Family couldn’t bear such a loss, nor could he.

"As long as Fellow Daoist is willing to cooperate with the Lu Family, my Lu Family will certainly show sincerity," Lu Feng hurriedly said again.

Previously, when Longteng Qianyue ambushed him, he used a damaged Tier Three High-Grade Divine Soul Defense Talisman from relics, disguising it as a Divine Soul Spiritual Artifact to block the majority of the impact, and used that talisman to pretend to be unharmed, deceiving Longteng Qianyue. Whether or not he collaborated with the Outer Path Hidden Demon Sect was no longer critical. If this matter leaked out, or if Longteng Qianyue knew, it would cause major trouble.

"Had you spoken like this from the beginning, I wouldn’t have needed to say anything," Wen Jiu controlled the Formless Demon Corpse which gradually reappeared.

This time he didn’t bother disguising himself as Li Qing, simply revealing his Formless Demon Body silently behind him.

Lu Feng was taken aback.

He swiftly turned around.

His heart was already filled with immense caution, his vigilance toward the Formless Demon Cultivator before him surged.

Wen Jiu was indifferent, controlling the Formless Demon Corpse to sit, "If you wish to cooperate, at least ten million Low-grade Spirit Stones worth of essence blood every month. But I’m not one to be insatiably greedy. Since I’m receiving your resources, there will definitely be a return. If there are any critical intelligence gathering on the Qi Family’s Golden Core, I will have Lu Chan pass it to you at the first opportunity."

"Fellow Daoist, what do you mean by critical intelligence?" Lu Feng hurriedly inquired.

Wen Jiu replied, "It’s quite simple. Some movements of the Qi Family’s Golden Core that could help you weaken them gradually."

"But if there never is..." Lu Feng stopped mid-sentence, evidently worried.

Similarly to Wuxinming’s fear of the Outer Path Hidden Demon Sect, it’s a common fear of collaborating with demon cultivators.

Their reputation seems to precede them.

Now pondering, what exactly was the He Family after by collaborating with demon cultivators?

Seeking demon cultivators who betray their word?

Seeking demon cultivators who become untraceable?

Wen Jiu spoke directly, "I, Mr. Li, am definitely not the kind of person you think. If you don’t trust me, the Qi Family surely will!"

"I trust you! I trust you!"

Lu Feng hurriedly responded.

"Mutual trust is the foundation of lasting collaboration." Wen Jiu smiled with satisfaction, "If my intervention is needed, you’ll have to add Spirit Stones. As long as you’re willing to pay, even Longteng Qianyue can be dealt with."

"No, no, Fellow Daoist Li, better not," Lu Feng quickly said. If a demon cultivator intervened, the Lu Family’s troubles would worsen. In such a case, if revealed, the Lu Family might face extinction the next day.

Killing an Early Stage of Golden Core might be feasible, but killing a Middle Stage of Golden Core would have such a high risk of exposure.

Most importantly, he didn’t dare trust the demon cultivator.

At this moment, bitterness welled up within Lu Feng.

Damn it.

This person was never here to avoid calamity.

Clearly, he was here targeting the Lu Family.

Longteng Qianyue, being the Spellcaster, was deceived, but not the Outer Path Hidden Demon Sect; evidently, they’ve had their sights on him for a while. Today, he effectively delivered himself, placing the Lu Family into the hands of the Outer Path Hidden Demon Sect.

Yet, not collaborating isn’t an option either.

Not collaborating.

The Lu Family would face a major issue as well.

"No worries, should you need anything in the future, feel free to reach out," Wen Jiu controlled the Formless Demon Corpse, returning a smile filled with anticipation.

Sweat began to form on Lu Feng’s back as he quickly raised his hand in a gesture of respect, not daring to remain in the Cold Pool Mist Valley.

"Elder Lu, you seem to have forgotten something," Wen Jiu reminded him casually.

Lu Feng halted, quickly casting the Silencing Spell and taking a Heart Demon Oath onto himself, "Fellow Daoist Li, I shall visit again another day."

With that,

Lu Feng left in haste.

As he watched Lu Feng’s rapidly accelerating flying speed, Wen Jiu smiled contentedly, for he had secured his future supply of essence blood.

Deciding whether to cultivate Blood Corpse Mushroom or Celestial Yin Demon Blood Medicine was now the question. As long as he wasn’t overly aggressive, it would be sufficient. Regarding increasing demand in the future, there’s always a way forward.

The idea of seeking out the Qi Family, this sort of thing, he certainly wouldn’t do. After all, with cooperation, integrity comes first.

Heterodox Evil Cultivators aren’t all deceitful and treacherous.

Take me, for example.

...

After Lu Feng left, Lu Chan came to inquire about the situation but was easily brushed off by Wen Jiu’s brief words.

In the following days, Wen Jiu continued with Corpse Nourishing, now adding the monthly income of one million Low-grade Spirit Stones worth of essence blood to his operations compared to before. Coupled with his previous foundation, Wen Jiu began accelerating the pace of Corpse Nourishing.

Within two months, the friction between the Qi Family and the He Family grew increasingly intense, initially escalating into a battle between Golden Core cultivators. Blessings of resources were ostensibly the cause, such as Spirit Veins, Spirit Ore, Cultivation Blessed Lands, and similar assets.

However, when directly using the Corpse Fate Technique for divination to check the fate, Wen Jiu could easily see the purpose behind the Qi Family’s True Pill.

Testing.

More accurately, not testing the Lu Family, but Lu Feng.

The thread of destiny behind this connected to the Longteng Family’s Longteng Qianyue; evidently, even without wasting corpse energy on detailed divination, Wen Jiu guessed this was an order from Longteng Qianyue.

Several months quickly passed.

Even though Wen Jiu didn’t provide any actionable information, Lu Feng still delivered essence blood each month.

This even made Wen Jiu feel a bit embarrassed.

But Wen Jiu reasoned that he’s not someone who cares about face, so he focused on Corpse Nourishing, eventually raising the East Spring Undying Bone to Tier Three Middle Realm, achieving the Middle Stage of Golden Core level by year’s end.

"It’s finally time for the main body to undergo Core Formation."

Wen Jiu was filled with anticipation.