Missing

Deep within the Corpse Refining Shop's red corridors.

The maid approached barefoot, her steps light and graceful.

The Wax Oil dripping from her body was automatically absorbed by the floor, congealing into red wax along the walls.

She carried a wooden serving box containing carefully prepared dishes.

A knock sounded at the door.

"Come in."

The maid paused slightly upon entering. The mistress was actually chatting animatedly with a young man, utterly devoid of her usual severity. If the master were to see this, it would be no small matter.

A lavish meal was set upon the table.

Unlike Luo Di's crow-blood dinner last night, the mistress's table actually held glistening red braised pork, red rapeseed, red abalone soup, and red rice.

Before the maid turned to leave,

the mistress suddenly reached into the back of her head and pulled out some waxy substance. After kneading it for a while, she stuffed it back in.

This ensured that the maid would completely forget delivering dinner tonight, as well as Luo Di's presence here.

"Eat~ Since you're working for me now, there's no need to rush into Turning into Jiangshi... Besides, you were only pretending to undergo the transformation in the first place.

When the time comes, I'll help you deal with this External Skin Bag. You won't need to drink crow blood for the skin bag to become a jiangshi."

As she spoke, the mistress reached over and picked up the External Skin Bag folded over the chair. Since they were both specialists in meticulous handiwork, she could discern the skin bag's uniqueness and complexity with a single touch.

"Who made this skin bag of yours? It's so exquisitely crafted! There's actually a sprouted monster inside, with its pituitary gland intact, allowing it to fit perfectly over your physical body.