Three Rivers Ghost Concealment

Soon.

After Wang Nian finished speaking, Li Ye also leaned over, his expression changing from the previous seriousness. Contrasting with Wang Nian's usual ferocity, he said, "You will all be part of my side peak in the future. I'm just a steward in the Night Patrol Division, so I won't put on airs... During my tenure, if any of you have cultivation problems, you can come to me."

As soon as these words were spoken.

Many Corpse Buriers were overjoyed.

Because no one had ever said such things to them before, nor had anyone ever treated them so warmly.

Watching this scene, Wen Jiu couldn't help but sigh—this guy really knows how to win people over.

With just this one sentence.

These hundreds of Corpse Buriers would probably obey his every word and be genuinely convinced.

Following that, Li Ye spoke again and waved his hand, signaling everyone to disperse, "Everyone, you can work with peace of mind. With me and the Night Patrol Division here, we will definitely ensure your safety in the residual corpse dead land!"

The next moment.

The hundreds of Corpse Buriers bowed and saluted.

"Thank you, senior!"

"Thank you, Steward Li!"

Wang Nian, standing nearby, was displeased but said nothing.

Just as the Corpse Buriers were about to disperse, Li Ye suddenly called out to Wen Jiu, "Kid from the Wen family, come here."

Seeing Wen Jiu being called.

Fang Zheng and the other two couldn't help but show coldness and smugness on their faces.

The rest of the Corpse Buriers watched with a "wait and see" expression.

Wang Nian quickly stepped forward, "Li Ye, what do you want to do?"

Li Ye's expression darkened and he said, "Fellow Daoist Wang, this is a matter for my Night Patrol Division. Are you going to inquire about it too?"

"Don't push it too far!"

Anger flashed across Wang Nian's brows.

Seeing this.

Wen Jiu quickly spoke up to avoid conflict, "Brother Wang, it's fine... I'll be right back."

Hearing Wen Jiu's words, Wang Nian stopped talking.

But the anger in his brows did not dissipate.

Li Ye chuckled, turned, and left with his hands behind his back.

Wen Jiu immediately followed.

After walking about thirty feet, Li Ye didn't turn around, speaking with his back to Wen Jiu, "Kid, don't participate in the year-end assessment. Wait ten years, and I'll definitely get you a position in the Night Patrol Division... What do you think?"

Li Ye's words were cold.

Concealing a murderous intent.

It seemed like a question.

But to Wen Jiu, this was hardly a negotiation.

"Whatever senior says goes." Wen Jiu dared not refuse, as he feared Li Ye would make a move directly.

He was just a Corpse Burier.

And the other was a steward of the Night Patrol Division.

If Li Ye killed him with a single palm strike, Li Ye would not bear any responsibility.

"You're quite sensible." Li Ye nodded with satisfaction, the coldness on his body dissipating considerably, and then he added, "To be honest with you, Steward Xu definitely won't be back within a year. Without his approval, no matter how strong your talent in the Unorthodox Path is, you'll still be considered part of the Unorthodox Path... No one will select you for the probationer list."

"I understand."

Wen Jiu nodded.

"In ten years, I'll keep my word, and you can join my Night Patrol Division." Li Ye turned around, looking at Wen Jiu with satisfaction.

Wen Jiu cupped his fists in thanks.

"Thank you, senior."

Li Ye smiled, turned, and left.

Wen Jiu stood in place.

For a long time, he didn't move.

Ten years?

Heh.

Forcing down the killing intent in his heart, Wen Jiu turned and left quickly.

When he turned back, he saw the smiles of Fang Zheng and the other two. Their smug smiles were full of mockery towards him.

After returning to the Dead Corpse Land.

Wen Jiu said nothing and busied himself with his own affairs.

But what Wen Jiu didn't expect was that Wang Nian, who had always disliked the Dead Corpse Land, actually entered it willingly.

And found him.

"I heard everything!"

Wen Jiu could feel Wang Nian's anger.

"Brother Wang, it's okay... but I'm very curious, why would he go so far as to personally intervene and tell me not to participate in the assessment?"

Wang Nian said in a low voice, "This was supposed to be a secret, something you weren't supposed to know, but I really can't stand that scoundrel... Because this year's probationary disciples can directly become official disciples and participate in the triennial newcomer assessment. As long as they pass the assessment, they can enter the main peak to cultivate and receive teachings from an elder."

"So that's how it is."

Wen Jiu suddenly understood.

To be able to pass the assessment and go to the main peak to cultivate.

To receive teachings from an elder.

No wonder Li Ye would personally intervene for Fang Zheng and the other two.

Wang Nian added, "You cultivate first, and I'll think of a way for you."

"Thank you, Brother Wang."

Wen Jiu bowed in gratitude.

If Wang Nian could find a solution.

That would be best.

If not.

He would have to take action himself.

Li Ye.

Qi Refining Third Layer, right?

A few more days passed in the blink of an eye.

The Night Patrol Division members were still in the Dead Corpse Land.

And many Night Patrol Division members ventured deep into the Dead Corpse Land, time and time again, as if searching for something.

To be honest.

Wen Jiu worried about the corpses being discovered.

A male cultivator's corpse at the peak of Qi Refining, and a damaged first-tier high-grade magical artifact, he didn't want to lose either.

But he was powerless now.

He could only pray.

Fortunately, after searching for a few days, they stopped looking.

Wen Jiu breathed a sigh of relief.

The next day, Wen Jiu began to search for Yin Souls in the Dead Corpse Land with his Black Zombie, wanting to make up for the experience points he had missed these days. Thus, he began to use his Spiritual Sense to conduct a carpet search, not hesitating to venture deep into it.

Perhaps it was the time, but in less than an hour, Wen Jiu found a nascent Yin Soul hidden in the gaps of a pile of rocks.

The Black Zombie pounced on it like a starving beast and swallowed it smoothly. However, it was at this moment that a voice, a weak, ancient male cultivator's voice, came from the white mist-like Yin energy.

"Little friend..."

"Little friend..."

Wen Jiu's heart tightened.

He couldn't help but take a few steps back, standing behind the Black Zombie.

The source of the voice was unknown.

But his expanded Spiritual Sense could feel an extremely strong Yin energy, several times stronger than the surrounding cold Yin energy, and ten times stronger than the nascent Yin Soul from before—and it gave him a sense of extreme danger.

Just then.

The figure of a kind, ancient old cultivator slowly floated out from the gap in the corpses and asked, "Little friend, are you a Corpse Burier from Corpse Peak?"

Wen Jiu was stunned.

A Yin Soul!

A true Yin Soul!

Even in the daytime, its aura was superior to his, even making him feel a long-lost chill.

It was comparable to a Qi Refining Second Layer cultivator.

As if sensing Wen Jiu's nervousness, the old Yin Soul cultivator quickly spoke, "Little friend, don't be afraid. I am Si Kongming, the Night Patrol Steward of Thousand Leaf Peak. I perished here months ago and, after much hardship, managed to leave behind my Yin Soul... Could you help me deliver a message back to Thousand Leaf Peak and find someone from the Night Patrol Division? I will reward you handsomely!"

"How handsomely?"

Wen Jiu asked.

The old Yin Soul cultivator spoke with great urgency, "I can have my old friend take you as a disciple. That way, you can directly become a disciple of Corpse Peak without having to do the hard work of burying corpses... If you have any other requests, feel free to ask!"

"Deal!"

Wen Jiu's face lit up with joy.

"Senior, please wait a moment. I'll go call someone right away."

With that said.

Wen Jiu turned around.

The instant Wen Jiu turned around, the old Yin Soul cultivator lunged at him like a famished tiger. The amiable and kind expression on his face vanished instantly, replaced by sheer ferocity!

The surging Yin Qi washed over like a tide, disappearing from its original spot in an instant and reappearing behind Wen Jiu in the blink of an eye.

Its speed was astonishing.

It was terrifyingly fast.

"Brat, die!"

As he spoke.

Just as the old Yin Soul cultivator lunged at Wen Jiu, the Black Zombie beside him blocked Wen Jiu and bit down on the old cultivator. Blood light erupted from its body, and its arms clamped down tightly, rendering all of the old cultivator's struggles futile.

Wen Jiu retreated ten steps.

After turning around, he coldly stared at the old cultivator who was being devoured by the Black Zombie.

The old Yin Soul cultivator immediately begged for mercy, offering to teach Wen Jiu everything he knew, but Wen Jiu didn't even bat an eye.

After the Black Zombie had completely devoured him, Wen Jiu finally moved and let out a sigh of relief. "Fortunately, it's daytime, and the Black Zombie's Blood Transformation Body has reached the second level... I didn't expect to encounter a Yin Soul comparable to a Qi Refining Second Layer cultivator."

If it were night.

It would have been truly difficult to deal with.

Even with the Black Zombie's second-level Blood Transformation Body.

"After devouring such a powerful Yin Soul, I wonder how much experience and Death Qi I'll gain."

Wen Jiu couldn't help but look forward to the evening's settlement.

Soon.

Midnight arrived.

The daily settlement began.

[Daily Settlement Panel Lv2 (1/1000)]
[Today's Settlement!]
[Chanted Corpse Nurturing Incantation for one hour, Yin Province Corpse Nurturing Incantation EXP +10.]
[Buried corpses in a dead land for three hours, searched for Yin Souls for three hours, continuously absorbed Corpse Qi and Death Qi, Panel EXP +1, Corpse Qi +6, Death Qi +6]
[Nurtured corpse in a corpse nurturing ground for twelve hours using Yin Qi and a large amount of cultivator's fresh blood, devoured a low-grade Tier 1 Yin Soul ghost cultivator, Panel EXP +1, Corpse Anomaly EXP +18, +40, Corpse Nurturer EXP +1, Blood Transformation Body EXP +12, Death Qi +200, Black Zombie obtained low-grade Yin Soul ghost cultivator's technique 'Three Rivers Ghost Concealment' through devouring.]
[Used two bowls of inferior Spirit Rice and one jin of unranked Monster Beast Meat, refined body with Earth Fiend Yin Qi for two hours, Body Refinement EXP +20]
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