Corpse Burier: I Can Nourish Corpse

After Wen Jiu had left, Ye Chen hurriedly got up to inquire, "Master, how is the effect of the Death Coffin Dark Yin Soul-Stealing Technique? Is there any discomfort? Should we use more Yin Blood to nurture this body?"

"No need to worry, with Elder Han’s assistance, the soul fusion process was very smooth, and the result exceeded my expectations."

Tian Guan Bai carefully sensed for a moment, feeling fortunate for making this decision, while he couldn’t help but glance towards Eastern Celestial City. As the Master of Deadman Peak, he was well aware that Deadman Peak had never shown any kindness to Han Li. Even if there had been such kindness, it shouldn’t have warranted such care; it should have been extended to those who had shown kindness to him, as not everyone at Deadman Peak could have shown him kindness.

"Celestial City, speak honestly with me, what exactly is the matter between you and Elder Han Li?" Tian Guan Bai asked.

Eastern Celestial City shook his head.

He couldn’t speak.

Not just because of the Silencing Spell.

But also because of a promise.

"You don’t know either?"

Tian Guan Bai furrowed his brows and sighed, looking towards the direction where Wen Jiu disappeared.

Ye Chen did the same.

Eastern Celestial City, seeing this, nodded again. He was ready to take this secret to his grave.

"Master, let’s go. Let’s return to the Immortal City first to help you recover to Foundation Establishment cultivation. When the day comes that we advance further, we can rebuild Deadman Peak."

"Hmm, hmm."

Tian Guan Bai nodded.

...

After the three left, Wen Jiu retracted his Divine Sense, transforming into a Startled Swan, heading to the Independent Practitioner Immortal City where he had an agreement with He Changyi. Actually, Wen Jiu had another reason for helping Tian Guan Bai.

It was appreciation.

Tian Guan Bai was unlike him; he did not have external aid, he was just an ordinary cultivator struggling to reach Foundation Establishment.

Under the control of the Divine Extinction Thousand Peaks, and with the big sects calculating against him, yet still surviving, indicated that he possessed cunning, scheming, and fortune. Why say he had fortune? Because the chance of a Foundation Establishment cultivator succeeding in soul possession and rebirth was very small. It’s not that the Death Coffin Dark Yin Soul-Stealing Technique is difficult, but because suitable candidates are hard to find.

Normally, Foundation Establishment cultivators who wish to possess others and rebuild would seek among their own descendants, as the probability of finding a suitable candidate may be slightly higher, but only slightly.

Of course.

This approach is used not only by the Heterodox Dao but also by many Righteous Cultivators, for in the face of death, there is no distinction between Heterodox and Righteous.

However, even with the heart to do so, it is ordinarily difficult to find a suitable candidate, akin to elevating cultivation to the perfection of Foundation Establishment, or even a pseudo-core.

Thus, Tian Guan Bai possesses a certain amount of fortune.

If he returns to Foundation Establishment in the future, with the assistance of Eight Directions Treasure Gathering Trading House, his cultivation should advance further.

Though of little use to him, having already achieved Golden Core, he no longer lives in those times of uncertainty, so he can do things according to his mood without too much consideration.

The following day.

Wen Jiu reached the agreed Independent Practitioner Immortal City.

He Changyi was already waiting in the city. When Wen Jiu communicated via Divine Sense, He Changyi immediately put down his wine cup and dashed towards him. Upon meeting, He Changyi made a grand gesture, remaining respectful.

"I am He Changyi, Patriarch of the He Family of Sanhe Mountain. Greetings, Daoist friend. While a Heterodox Golden Core is exceedingly difficult to achieve, Daoist friend has reached Golden Core in the Corpse Dao using self-refinement, truly remarkable."

While speaking, He Changyi also sized up Wen Jiu a few times, and perceiving Wen Jiu as a Golden Core Corpse Cultivator, couldn’t help but take a closer look.

After all, recently, the West Mountain Floating Domain Corpse Cultivators have been producing top-grade Golden Cores, a rarity throughout history.

Wen Jiu raised his hand in salute, "Master He, there is no need to be so courteous. Since we both serve the same master, we share a common path, perhaps even akin to the same sect, naturally making us friends. On this journey to Donghua Immortal City, I will trouble Master He."

"I wouldn’t dare, wouldn’t dare." Though He Changyi said he wouldn’t dare, his smile was exceedingly bright.

After which, He Changyi said, "May I know how to address you, Daoist friend?"

"Han Li."

Wen Jiu replied.

"Master Han." He Changyi bowed once more, "On this journey to Donghua Immortal City, I have already arranged a new identity for Master Han. Seventy years ago, the He Family produced a relatively talented Corpse Cultivator, with mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivation. Later, I placed him as a hidden agent in another Golden Core influence. After some time, he died mysteriously.

However, whether it is the He Family or others, they still believe this person is alive, so Daoist friend can directly adopt his identity. During these years of disappearance, I will use the excuse of cultivating him in secret. As for how he was cultivated, the He Family’s Blood Corpse Mushroom is the perfect solution. Even if East Splendor Divine Palace conducts a detailed investigation, they will find nothing."

"What was this person’s name?"

Wen Jiu asked.

"He Jiu."

"Then from now on, Master He should call me He Jiu, and treat the name Han Li as if you have never heard it."

Wen Jiu deliberately reminded.

He Changyi solemnly nodded, "Naturally."

"Let’s go."

Wen Jiu did not speak further, transforming into a Startled Swan, flying towards the eastern part of the West Mountain Floating Domain, with He Changyi following closely.

The journey to Donghua Immortal City was approximately seven to eight hundred thousand miles, not very far. A Golden Core cultivator flying at full speed could reach it in four to five days. As for the risks of this journey, if it were at Foundation Establishment level, perhaps it would be fraught with difficulties, but for Golden Core cultivators, there was no risk. Tribulation cultivators or monsters wouldn’t and wouldn’t dare to take on Golden Core; especially with two Golden Core traveling together, those tribulation cultivators should be the ones to fear.

Five days later.

Donghua Immortal City was within sight.

To a colossal Immortal City spanning hundreds of miles, seen from afar, it appeared like a giant beast sprawling over the land, extremely magnificent. Spirit beasts flitted above, cultivators traversed about, with even more cultivators coming and going below, and landmark buildings such as a giant hundred-zhang high treasure coin could be seen.