Corpse Burier: I Can Nourish Corpse

However, this is merely the memory within the old woman’s soul.

For reference only.

But what can be confirmed through the old woman’s memory and the secret technique of cultivating insects in Golden Cloud Valley is that the Heart-devouring Gu will only enter a person’s body while they are alive. Once a person dies, it holds no attraction to the Heart-devouring Gu.

This is also why it consumes hearts and is raised using newborn infants.

Simply put.

Picky eater!

”If it is attached by the Heart-devouring Gu before death, does that mean Qi Ming’s betrayal might have been forced?” Wen Jiu boldly hypothesizes, though he only contemplates this in his heart.

Whether he is innocent or not, only he or the one who placed the Gu knows.

However, if Qi Ming was indeed forced by the Heart-devouring Gu, perhaps the eradication of the Qi Family was a bit excessive.

Putting aside his thoughts, Wen Jiu examined the corpse a few more times, and after confirming he couldn’t find anything, he left the main hall.

Seeing Wen Jiu step out, several Side Peak Masters waiting outside the hall, along with other Side Peak Elders and Stewards, came forward.

Their attitude was respectful.

This made the Bright Moon Peak disciples envious.

With only the Qi Cultivation Third Layer, yet even the Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer Side Peak Masters had to show respect. This is the standing of an Inspector directly taught by the Elder?

”Greetings, Inspector Wen.”

”Inspector Wen.”

”We await the Inspector’s orders!”

Everyone saluted.

Mu Canglong was among them.

But Mu Canglong is merely a Side Peak Steward and could only stand in the back, without the privilege to approach.

Wen Jiu nodded, his gaze sweeping across the crowd, not showing any joy in their reverence.

Cultivators are proud.

They admire the strong.

Respect the strong.

But they absolutely will not genuinely respect a weakling.

Even if his position is high.

Yet cultivators understand disguise better than martial artists, so it’s rare to see anyone showing blatant disdain towards Wen Jiu back then.

”No need for such formality, everyone, just follow Feng Xuan’s lead,” Wen Jiu quickly delegated authority.

Causing Feng Xuan and the others beside to tense up.

Though they were not surprised.

Because it had already happened once on the Flying Ship.

”Yes!”

”Yes!”

Everyone nodded.

Wen Jiu waved his hand, signaling everyone to disperse.

After the Side Peak Masters left with Feng Xuan, Wen Jiu walked towards Mu Canglong, ”Brother Mu, how have you been lately?”

”Thank you for your concern, Inspector.” One call of Brother Mu let him know that Wen Jiu remained unchanged, yet the difference in status had already formed. Wen Jiu could call him Brother Mu, but he couldn’t use the past title.

At the same time, he felt quite grateful to Wen Jiu for calling him Brother Mu in front of so many Side Peak Elders and Stewards.

That would save a lot of trouble for him in the Deadman Peak Cultivation Realm in the future.

At Feixian Peak, he is a Steward of the Night Patrol Department.

But outside Feixian Peak, in the Deadman Peak Cultivation Realm at large, he is merely a Qi Cultivation Fourth Layer junior cultivator.

”Have Brother Liu’s injuries healed completely?” As he spoke, Wen Jiu headed towards the lakeside of Bright Moon Peak.

Mu Canglong replied, ”Much better, that fellow is now lively, and misfortune has become fortune as he is preparing to break through to Qi Cultivation Fourth Layer. He specifically mentioned to me recently that if he sees the Inspector, he must express his thanks.”

Although Liu Xiao said nothing.

But from his gratitude towards Wen Jiu, some clues can be surmised.

Coupled with Wen Jiu’s dominating over Du Feng and others to become Elder Ye’s direct disciple.

In his view, the mysterious person who helped Liu Xiao eliminate the Law-Devouring Yin Insect is none other than Wen Jiu.

Beyond that.

There’s no second person.

Though he guessed it, he pretended not to know anything.

After all, everyone has secrets.

”Actually, I should thank Brother Liu; according to the Corpse Eye Spiritual Artifact, it has helped me a lot.” Without the Corpse Eye, how much lesser would his harvests have been both times?

”I will surely convey the Inspector’s words.” Meanwhile, his gaze fell to the side, as Feng Xuan was approaching.

Seeing Wen Jiu coming closer, Mu Canglong tactfully retreated aside.

Feng Xuan then examined Mu Canglong for a moment, hearing about Mu Canglong’s indebtedness for Wen Jiu’s imparting of techniques.

And he found it praiseworthy that Wen Jiu, back when he was just entering the Cultivation Realm, as a Heterodox Cultivator with inferior Spirit Root, did not disdain him and was willing to impart techniques.

That speaks volumes about Mu Canglong’s character.

It’s a pity.

His Spirit Root is ordinary.

His talent is also mediocre.

Destined not to go far.

Setting aside his thoughts, Feng Xuan quickly spoke, ”Just received word that currently, three markets around Bright Moon Peak are under demon attacks, with approximately seven to eight thousand people inside, though they are all at Early Stage of Qi Cultivation or mortals.”

”Such coincidence?”

First the incident at the Ten Thousand Beasts Pool.

Then, markets getting attacked.

Wen Jiu asked, ”Roughly how many demons are there?”

”According to the report from the Demon Suppression Department disciples, there are close to a hundred demons at the three Independent Practitioner Markets, but all are Tier One Middle. Although many Side Peak disciples have already gone to support, the situation is still not very good.”

”Elder Feng, you handle the arrangements, and be careful.”

Qi Ming is dead.

So his mission can only be shelved for now.

As for the demon rampage, Wen Jiu figured it’d be better left to professionals. Although he’s lived two lives, he admitted he lacked leadership abilities. Nonetheless, he was interested in demon hunting.

Even if they’re just some Tier One Middle demons, hunting a lot of them can still be useful for Corpse Nourishing.

”I’ll be waiting on Bright Moon Peak for you to return triumphant.” Wen Jiu added.

Feng Xuan was taken aback, ”Inspector Wen not going? This would be a perfect opportunity for practice.”

”Elder Feng, I don’t even know a single offensive spell. Going there would just add chaos, I’ll stay and cultivate at Bright Moon Peak.”

”But the Great Elder sent you here precisely for practice.”

If it hadn’t been known that Wen Jiu’s Black Corpse once kicked a Qi Cultivation Fourth Layer Peak Disciple to death, he would have almost believed it.