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Starting tomorrow, all experience gained will be doubled!

With daily settlements yielding double experience, his Unorthodox Path would see its advancement speed skyrocket once more, wouldn't it?

Currently, without relying on the Corpse Nurturing Incantation to cultivate the Black Zombie, but only supplementing it with the Corpse Nurturing Bead, the Black Zombie gains 18 experience points daily. Over the past ten-plus days, coupled with capturing Yin Souls, the Black Zombie's experience has reached 250/500.

The remaining 250 experience points would normally take about thirteen more days. But if the experience points are doubled…

It won't take seven days!

In less than seven days, the Black Zombie will advance from its nascent stage to the intermediate realm.

Even upon reaching the intermediate realm, with the Black Zombie supplemented by the second layer of the Blood Transformation Body, he wouldn't fear encountering Yin Souls or ghost cultivators at night.

Take today's gains, for example.

When he is at his peak during the night, the Black Zombie can easily subdue them.

And with double experience, the Blood Transformation Body can also improve rapidly. Currently, its experience is 120/1000.

To reach the third layer without using the vital blood of cultivators would normally take about seventy-three days.

But with double experience gains, it would only take around thirty-six days!

Thirty-six days.

And the Blood Transformation Body will reach the third level!

Wen Jiu found the thought terrifying.

Based on its current effectiveness against Yin Souls, the second layer of the Blood Transformation Body is comparable to a Qi Refining Layer Two Yin Soul, which it can break through. Once it reaches the third layer, even ghost cultivators comparable to Qi Refining Layer Three might not be able to do anything to it.

Speaking broadly…

Qi Refining Layer Three cultivators, like Li Ye and Wang Nian, likely wouldn't be able to inflict any substantial damage on it.

Of course.

This is assuming specialized techniques and talismans for dealing with zombies are not used.

Although he doesn't yet know if such techniques and talismans would have a counteracting effect on the Black Zombie's Blood Transformation Body, Wen Jiu decided to assume they would.

This way.

He wouldn't be reckless.

He wouldn't underestimate his opponents.

Cultivation.

Requires caution.

The Unorthodox Path.

Requires even more caution!

Wen Jiu's gaze immediately fell upon his personal panel. A new skill had appeared under the Black Zombie's skills.

[Black Zombie Skills: Blood Transformation Body Second Layer (120/1000) + Ghost Law: Three Rivers Ghost Concealment (Beginner) (0/100) +]

This was followed by its description.

[Ghost Law: Three Rivers Ghost Concealment]

[This corpse and ghosts tread different paths; the two cannot be compatible. However, the mutated Black Zombie is not an ordinary Black Zombie, thus it can transform Corpse Qi and Yin Qi into Ghost Qi to cast Ghost Law. Three Rivers Ghost Concealment is divided into three layers. Upon reaching the third layer, it can conceal the corpse body in darkness for extended periods. During the day, it can hide its breath, alter its aura, and silence its sound, making it undetectable by ordinary cultivators unless specific dispelling techniques or talismans are used.]

"Ghost Law!"

Wen Jiu stared blankly at the information panel.

He truly hadn't expected to gain such a surprise after devouring Yin Souls and ghost cultivators.

It seemed his decision to hunt Yin Souls during the day while feigning weakness was indeed the right one; otherwise, it might have easily escaped.

Following that.

Wen Jiu looked at the plus sign next to it.

It could actually be upgraded.

Wen Jiu immediately clicked on it.

Corpse Qi -1

[Corpse Qi Balance: 119]

"Good thing I developed the habit of saving up."

Wen Jiu immediately maxed out the 100 experience points for the beginner level.

Three Rivers Ghost Concealment instantly advanced to the first layer.

[Black Zombie Skills: Blood Transformation Body Second Layer (120/1000) + Ghost Law: Three Rivers Ghost Concealment First Layer (0/500) +]

The next day.

Wen Jiu, bringing the Black Zombie, couldn't wait to delve into the Dead Corpse Land to experiment with the Three Rivers Ghost Concealment.

As Wen Jiu's thoughts moved, the surging Corpse Qi instantly transformed into eerie black Ghost Qi, pulling the Black Zombie into invisibility.

Even at close range.

If not for their spiritual connection.

Wen Jiu wouldn't have been able to sense its presence; even sweeping his divine sense over it, he couldn't feel anything.

It was utterly absurd.

The most terrifying part was that after the Black Zombie used the Ghost Law, all of its Corpse Qi had actually turned into Ghost Qi.

It completely enveloped it.

Its form was indistinguishable.

It was as if the figure standing before him wasn't a zombie, but a true Yin Soul ghost cultivator.

"Perhaps, this move will be of great use in a pinch," Wen Jiu decided, resolving that this technique must absolutely not be revealed.

Immediately after.

Wen Jiu also tested the duration of the Three Rivers Ghost Concealment.

As expected.

The duration wasn't long.

Only a mere fifty breaths.

But it was enough.

Evening.

Red clouds dyed the horizon.

In the distant mountains, immortal cranes cried, and ferocious beasts roared incessantly.

In the sea of clouds overhead, cultivators occasionally flew past on swords or boats.

Judging solely by these sights, this was a paradise everyone yearned for, a place of cultivation everyone dreamed of.

On the dirt road, Wen Ya, holding a large bowl, walked cautiously towards Wen Jiu's residence, her face full of anticipation and a smile.

Passing by rows of wooden houses.

Traversing winding paths.

It was at this moment that Fang Zheng and his two companions, on their way home, passed by Wen Ya. After a few steps, they stopped. The three exchanged glances, as they recognized her as Wen Jiu's sister.

"An opportunity has presented itself."

Fang Zheng spoke.

The other two nodded.

They then walked towards Wen Ya.

"Sister Wen Ya?"

Fang Zheng called out to stop her.

Wen Ya was taken aback. She glanced back at Fang Zheng, and seeing him approaching, she instinctively took a step back.

"It really is you, Sister Wen Ya... Fellow Daoist Wen often tells us about his good sister who brings him food every day. I didn't expect we'd run into you." Fang Zheng stood beaming, about half a zhang away from Wen Ya.

Not close.

But not far either.

This significantly reduced Wen Ya's wariness.

"No, no," Wen Ya replied with a smile.

But before she could say more, Fang Zheng's expression turned serious, and he said, "Since you are Fellow Daoist Wen's elder sister, there's something I don't know if I should say... It's about Fellow Daoist Wen."

"Tell me!" Upon hearing it was about her brother, Wen Ya quickly asked.

Fang Zheng exchanged a look with the other two and continued in a deep voice, "Fellow Daoist Wen didn't listen to our advice back then and insisted on choosing the Unorthodox Path... I heard a few days ago that Steward Xu detests the Unorthodox Path intensely, because his father was killed by someone practicing it!"

"Ah!"

Wen Ya's face changed drastically.

She suddenly remembered Old Madam Xu's look of utter disgust when she mentioned the Unorthodox Path.

Fang Zheng shook his head helplessly and continued, "However, I heard that the Gathering Righteousness Hall seems quite interested in Fellow Daoist Wen, but he's unwilling to join... I really don't know what he's thinking. The Gathering Righteousness Hall was founded by a supervisor from the Night Patrol Division, and there are stewards behind them. If he could join, he'd gain a powerful backer."

Wen Ya's expression changed again, "This kid..."

However, just as she was about to say something, a hint of doubt arose in her heart.

Why were they telling her this?

"I'll talk to him," Wen Ya said evasively, about to leave.

Fang Zheng quickly stopped her and continued, "Sister Wen Ya, actually, I have a way."

"What way?"

Wen Ya didn't dare to move forward anymore.

She couldn't help but take two steps back.

"That is, you join the Gathering Righteousness Hall. I don't believe that after you join, Fellow Daoist Wen will still refuse."

Fang Zheng finished speaking.

He chuckled inwardly.

He just needed Wen Ya to agree.

"I can't, I'm just a mere servant..."

Wen Ya quickly shook her head.

Fang Zheng insisted, "Sister Wen Ya, I have connections."

"This..." Wen Ya was momentarily troubled, but she didn't dare to leave forcefully because, in the end, she was just a servant.

The three people opposite her carried themselves with extraordinary grace, clearly having significant backgrounds.

Seeing this, Fang Zheng no longer insisted and smiled, "It's fine, Sister Wen Ya, take your time to consider... However, it's best not to mention this matter to Fellow Daoist Wen. He'll definitely stop you if he finds out."

"Okay."

Wen Ya nodded.

After perfunctorily saying a few more words to Fang Zheng, she quickly left.

Once Wen Ya was gone.

Fang Zheng and the other two exchanged glances.

One of them seemed anxious and quickly asked, "Brother Fang, I have a feeling she doesn't believe us at all. She'll probably go and tell him about this as soon as she turns around."

"Whether she believes it or not, whether she says it or not, it doesn't matter. The Gathering Righteousness Hall has a feud with Steward Xu. As long as I spread the news that Wen Ya has contacted the Gathering Righteousness Hall, the Xu Family will likely become enraged... Do you think she can still comfortably remain a concubine as a mere servant? If that happens, Wen Jiu will be driven to a dead end, at our mercy!"

Fang Zheng smiled slyly.

Recruit Wen Jiu?

No!

He just wanted to push Wen Jiu to a dead end right now.

Unorthodox Path.

Qi Refining Layer One?

You don't want to join.

Fine, I don't want to take you either!

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