Death of the Witcher

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Qin Yi didn't believe in superstition.

Knowing full well that the chances were slim, Liusu still tried to comfort him, seeing his grim expression, "There's still a chance. Normally, people don't erect four tombstones. Cloth Mouse only saw two along the way as he went up. There must be other tombstones scattered in other places out of sight, either seven or nine."

Qin Yi nodded, but he didn't intend to search for other stone tablets on such a large mountain. Instead, he looked up at the mountain peak deep in the clouds.

Judging from the current situation, this Witcher must have been attacked and is unable to leave the house; it would be best if he were dead.

If he didn't die, he might be healing.

Even though Ye Ling was injured like that, she was lively and energetic again after just one night and half a day. Perhaps it was because of her bloodline, but this Witcher also had the help of medicine. Who knows how well she has recovered now?

Instead of wasting time searching for inscriptions everywhere, we should go straight to the central palace and catch him off guard before he can be restored!

What kind of solution do you want? He doesn't have it in his house.

Having figured this out, Qin Yi decisively strode upwards.

Even Liusu was taken aback by his actions for a moment, then understood and secretly gave him a thumbs up.

This guy is becoming more and more decisive, and he's showing a kind of fierce courage. Is fighting really that good for training people?

Not far up, traces of formations could be seen all around, though they were damaged.

"The illusion array has been destroyed," Liusu said. "We don't know the specific content of the illusion, but judging from the usual practice, setting up an illusion array often implies that the person who passes through it will be a destined disciple. Many sects have such an illusion array test to examine one's character or wisdom."

It is obvious that Dong Huazi was not good at this formation, and may even have been frightened while in the formation, which is why he left.

Qin Yi continued his journey without stopping, reaching the mountain peak. At the summit stood a large stone house, now completely collapsed, its central roof gone. The main door had been blasted open, revealing the ruins inside.

Ye Ling also flew over at this moment. After looking at the devastated scene inside, the two exchanged a glance and slowly walked inside.

Traces of arrays were everywhere, including many overlapping arrays—some offensive, some supportive, and some restrictive—and all of them were now destroyed. Qin Yi was quite shocked by what he saw, thinking to himself that in such an environment, even a cultivator exceeding one major realm might not have a chance of winning.

Moreover, there are endless strange witchcrafts, and it's really difficult to deal with them if you don't know the details.

I really don't know how strong this guy who came to our door is, that he was able to withstand so many formations and fight him to the death in this Witcher's home ground.

No wonder this guy has been slaughtering demons near the Demon City for so many years, and the demon kings haven't bothered him. They really don't dare to make any rash moves. The Demon Refining Array on the mountainside alone is enough to keep the demon army at bay. Even losing one of the few powerful demons that come up would be a hard loss to bear, and their lair might also face attacks from other demon kings.

"Brother, look..." Ye Ling suddenly grabbed Qin Yi's sleeve nervously.

Qin Yi followed the gaze and couldn't help but gasp.

Amidst the ruins was a human skin... no, it was skin, flesh, tendons, and internal organs all intact, only the bones were gone, leaving it piled up like a heap of rotten flesh.

The skeleton was right there, a broken rib, sitting cross-legged in a standard meditation posture. The rib was slowly healing and was almost completely healed.

"It's not dead!" Qin Yi instantly remembered the technique of Eternal Green Bones.

This thing likely had its body destroyed, but somehow turned itself into a skeleton to continue living!

As if hearing someone speak, a green phosphorescence slowly shone in the skull's dark eye sockets, as if it were slowly opening its eyes.

"Grinning..." The skull's teeth clenched together, producing a grating sound for some reason, "Humans and Soaring Serpent... you managed to escape, and you dare to come back so recklessly..."

Qin Yi and Ye Ling both cautiously took a step back; the scene was truly terrifying. Qin Yi was alright, but Ye Ling's teeth were chattering; she was clearly terrified and almost ran away with her head in her hands.

In fact, Qin Yi didn't know how a skeleton could make a sound, or where its vocal cords were.

Its strength is also impossible to judge, because it has no vessel to contain "qi", and its cultivation is probably different from the conventional one.

Qin Yi, having made all the necessary preparations for battle, slowly said, "We had no ill intentions towards you, and originally intended to come and pay you a visit. But you suddenly harmed my sister. What is the reason for this?"

"A sister? A human and a monster as siblings?" The skeleton's jaw twitched, seemingly laughing heartily. "This is the funniest joke I've heard in a hundred years."

"This is none of your business."

"Humans kill demons, demons kill humans—it's all natural. Demons don't question why humans raise pigs for meat, and you probably don't question why humans are raised for meat in Demon City." The skeleton chuckled, "Different races, what's the point of logic?"

Minghe had also said that Non-Self of our kind, but the meaning was different; this Witcher's words were even more bloody.

Qin Yi said calmly, "Your art of refining people doesn't necessarily apply to your own kind."

"Huh?" The skeleton seemed somewhat surprised. "You actually noticed the back door I left on that inscription? You've got some skills."

Qin Yi did not answer.

"As long as one can attain immortality, everything else is illusory. I am a sorcerer, and I never speak of your hypocritical cultivation practices," the skeleton said. "Since you can decipher my stone tablet, you are destined to be among us. I will spare your lives. Now, get lost."

Qin Yi let out a long laugh and suddenly swung his club down, "But I'm going to kill you!"

With a "crack," the skeleton rolled awkwardly, but its foot couldn't dodge and was hit squarely by the Wolf Tooth Club, breaking its calf.

Qin Yi laughed loudly, "If a cruel and vicious Witcher still had any power, would he tell us to get lost after just a few words? He must be incredibly nervous inside, putting on a brave face for a long time, right?"

The skeleton's affected manner vanished completely. Lying trembling on the ground, it pleaded, "Spare... spare my life! Your sister wasn't harmed by me, was she? That blood lotus, that blood essence, I'll give them all to you. That should be enough to make amends!"

Enraged, Ye Ling rushed over and kicked him, yelling, "Here's your stuff back! I'll beat you to death!"

With one kick, she broke the skeleton's other leg as well. The skeleton, unfazed by the pain, smiled obsequiously and said, "Grandma, hit me as much as you like, hit me as much as you want."

"..." Qin Yi and Ye Ling exchanged a glance, both speechless.

I thought he was some big shot, but once he lost his edge, he turned out to be nothing more than a mangy dog, completely spineless...

Ye Ling's hatred had vanished, and she turned her head away without saying a word.

Qin Yi said, "Hand over the method to break the Co-Death Curse."

The skeleton was stunned. So, these two had come for something like this?

"That thing doesn't..." Seeing Qin Yi's face darken instantly, it quickly added, "Wait, wait, there's still a way..."

Qin Yi, clinging to his last shred of hope, said, "Speak."

"I was originally Human Slave in the Demon City. fortuitous opportunity chance, I found some fragments of witchcraft on the corpses left behind during a battle between demons. I secretly cultivated them and succeeded, which is why I managed to escape the Demon City and settle in this mountain." The skeleton slowly said, "These are Ancient Witchcraft, so they must have an origin. There might be other demons in the Demon City who possess the remaining chapters."

Of course, it is also possible that there were only fragments to begin with, and the rest were turned to ashes along with their owner tens of thousands of years ago under the attack of the Liusu.

Qin Yi stood there with a grim expression, remaining silent for a long time.

Hope is fading.

The skeleton, observing the situation, cautiously added, "Actually, there's another way..."

Qin Yi's eyes flickered slightly.

" In the Demon City dwells a Demon King, whose true form is the divine beast Chenghuang..."

"Chenghuang? Legend says that Middle Vehicle adds two thousand years to one's lifespan?"

"Yes, riding it will extend your lifespan. If you refine it..." The skeleton's tone was extremely encouraging. "Perhaps the virtuous brother and sister will live forever, and you only need a small share of the soup..."

Ye Ling could tell that this guy was constantly refining demons, and his ultimate goal was probably the Demon King Chenghuang!

Riding it can increase one's lifespan by two thousand years; refining it might actually grant one ascension on the spot.

Of course, Qin Yi was highly skeptical of the rumor's veracity; the idea that riding it could extend one's lifespan was too far-fetched. If it were truly that powerful, wouldn't those super-powerful beings have already breached the Demon City and captured this Chenghuang Rider tens of thousands of times over? It would have been artificially bred long ago over the past tens of thousands of years...

Regardless, this legend suggests that Chenghuang possesses some extraordinary talent in longevity. If this demon king could help, perhaps this matter could indeed be resolved...

"I've heard there are several kingdoms and several demon kings in the Demon City?"

"Yes, there are Three Kingdoms in the city, and the Demon King Chenghuang is the king of the White Kingdom."

Ye Ling glanced at Qin Yi, and Qin Yi was also looking at her.

It seemed like Will of Heaven.

Seeing the obvious interest on their faces, the skeleton breathed a sigh of relief. Its eyes fixed on Ye Ling, a surge of extreme malice rising within it. "Go ahead," it thought, "Once you two have clashed with that person, I'll slowly recover. One day I'll make these two idiots wish they were dead!"

Just as I was thinking this, a Wolf Tooth Club suddenly appeared in front of me.

"Bang!" The skull shattered, and phosphorescent light flew everywhere.

"Burn him." Qin Yi put away his Wolf Tooth Club and said coldly, "No matter how cooperative this person is, it's just a temporary measure. Once he recovers, he will definitely retaliate. He cannot be allowed to live."

Ye Ling spat out a ball of black fire, and the entire skeleton burst into flames. A sharp, venomous shriek of a soul echoed from within the flames, before slowly subsiding.