Brothers and Sisters

But halfway through his sleep.

He heard a sudden knocking at the door.

No.

To be precise, it was a battering.

"Stop sleeping, get out here now!"

Wen Jiu jolted awake.

His heart tightened.

But when the room next door was also "smashed" open, Wen Jiu relaxed a little.

Soon.

Many Corpse Buriers were gathered together.

A dozen or so disciples from the Night Patrol Division questioned them one by one. Wen Jiu was among them, and the questions were simple enough.

Did you hear anything last night?

Did you see any strangers?

As for suspicion.

No one suspected them.

A group of Corpse Buriers who had just begun cultivating would find it difficult to kill even Fang Zheng and the other two, let alone a Qi Refining Layer One disciple of the Night Patrol Division. Furthermore, according to the on-site investigation, the killer was either a Yin Soul that had become a Ghost Cultivator or a Ghost Cultivator themselves.

None of the Corpse Buriers fit the description.

Therefore, after a few simple questions, everyone was let go. However, this commotion left most of them with no more sleep.

They gathered together, speculating about what had happened.

Wen Jiu, on the other hand, went straight back to his room to sleep.

He slept through the night.

It wasn't until dawn, when his sister Wen Ya came to deliver food, that Wen Jiu got up.

While eating, Wen Jiu's mind drifted.

It seemed that, just as he had predicted, because the Three Rivers Ghost Concealment was a Ghost Law, no one suspected him.

The only one who might suspect him.

Was probably Li Ye!

Wen Ya spoke with a worried expression, "When I first arrived, I heard that someone had died here, and it was even a disciple of the Night Patrol Division!"

"Sis, it's okay. With this incident, the Night Patrol Division will definitely increase their patrols, and there won't be any more trouble."

Wen Jiu comforted her.

He couldn't help but look at his sister, Wen Ya, a few more times.

Alas.

At some point.

He had actually come to regard her as his real sister.

The reason he killed for the first time was partly because of her.

Perhaps it was because they spent so much time together, or perhaps it was because she cared for him wholeheartedly.

Being alone in a foreign land, it was nice to have a sister by his side.

Arriving at the Dead Corpse Land.

Everyone began to discuss. When they saw that Fang Zheng and the other two hadn't arrived, everyone was certain that the three had been killed.

Wang Nian arrived unusually early, his face beaming with joy, looking even happier than Wen Jiu, who had secretly dealt with the three.

"Kid Wen, you're really lucky. When I went to buy meat today, I happened to run into a Monster Butcher selling non-grade Flower Dragons. Those are great tonics! Not only can they increase strength and refine the body, but they can also nourish the spirit!"

"I bought thirty catties for you. Remember to come get it after you're done... I'm afraid I'll forget about it while I'm cultivating."

Wen Jiu bowed and thanked him, "Thank you, Brother Wang."

With Fang Zheng and the other two dead.

Wen Jiu no longer bothered with putting on an act in front of others.

Wang Nian chuckled again, "With those three dead, no one is blocking your path anymore... Who can compete with you now?"

Wen Jiu smiled and nodded.

He didn't reply.

Because Wang Nian's words had reminded him.

No one could compete with him.

It's a good thing.

It's not a good thing either.

Can Li Ye grant his wish?

Probably not.

Soon.

The group that had originally surrounded Fang Zheng began to move towards Wen Jiu.

He steered the boat skillfully.

Many people immediately wanted to acknowledge him as their leader, but Wen Jiu ignored them, pulling the cart towards the Dead Corpse Land. Some tried to help, but Wang Nian's angry shout sent them fleeing in panic.

After entering the Dead Corpse Land.

Wen Jiu didn't rush to move corpses. Instead, he found the Black Zombie in the burial ground and began searching for Yin Souls with it.

Last night, while lost in thought, a notion crossed his mind.

Ghost Laws were obtained by Black Zombies devouring Yin Souls and Ghost Cultivators. Could they obtain more Ghost Laws by continuing to devour other Yin Souls?

The laws were incompatible.

Ghost Law.

Corpse Law.

The two were mutually exclusive in terms of rules.

Fusion, or compatibility, was impossible to a certain extent. This was also why no one had approached him.

If he could obtain more Ghost Laws for the Black Zombie to cultivate, as long as he didn't expose the Ghost Laws on the Black Zombie.

No one would suspect anything.

If he used the Black Zombie to kill people, he could escape unscathed.

No one would suspect him.

Trying to get by in a sect was different from being a rogue cultivator. Rogue cultivators were like rootless duckweed; if they killed someone and caused trouble, they could just run.

But in a sect, running was impossible. Once you ran, you'd be no different from a rogue cultivator.

Therefore, the Black Zombie's Ghost Laws were very important.

With anticipation, Wen Jiu began searching for Yin Souls in the Dead Corpse Land. He searched for an hour or two with no success. But when he reached a small valley, he suddenly heard wailing and felt gusts of cold wind around him.

An ordinary person would probably have been scared out of their wits.

But Wen Jiu was overjoyed.

He rushed in with the Black Zombie!

He was afraid that if he was a step slower, the Yin Soul would escape.

As expected.

As soon as Wen Jiu rushed in, the wailing stopped, and the gusts of cold wind dispersed.

A Yin Soul suddenly burst out of the woods and fled into the valley. Seeing this, the Black Zombie leaped up and chased after it with a dense Corpse Qi. In just a moment, it caught up with the real Yin Soul.

However, today's Yin Soul was not as strong as the old cultivator from last time.

It was only comparable to Qi Refining Layer One.

After the Black Zombie swallowed it whole, it felt tasteless and began to frantically search all over the valley.

However.

There was no further harvest.

As evening approached, Wen Jiu reburied the Black Zombie and reluctantly walked out of the Dead Corpse Land.

But as soon as he emerged.

He saw people from the Night Patrol Division gathered outside the Dead Corpse Land, questioning people one by one.

Wen Jiu immediately spotted Li Ye.

Li Ye also spotted him at the same time, his cold eyes instantly fixing on Wen Jiu. He then said to a nearby Night Patrol Division disciple, "Bring him here!"

"Senior, what's wrong?"

Wen Jiu walked forward blankly.

If Li Ye had evidence, he would be met with a blade.

Not cold eyes.

So Wen Jiu was fearless.

When Wen Jiu approached, Li Ye turned to two other Night Patrol Division managers beside him and said, "Gentlemen, this is Wen Jiu, who practices unorthodox paths. Furthermore, he is not on good terms with Fang Zheng and the other two!"

The implication.

Was very clear.

The goal was to point the finger at Wen Jiu.

Wen Jiu feigned panic, saying, "Senior, although I don't get along with Fang Zheng and the others, I wouldn't dare kill anyone even if you gave me ten times the courage... And while I've reached Qi Refining Layer One, I haven't practiced any spells."

"But why would the killer target Fang Zheng and the other two, only to flee after killing them? How do you explain that? Moreover, with the three of them dead, you, a practitioner of an unorthodox path, would inevitably be chosen as an apprentice, becoming the biggest beneficiary! If it wasn't you, then who!" Li Ye glared at Wen Jiu again with cold eyes, unleashing a surge of killing intent that pressed down on Wen Jiu, as if trying to shatter his mental defenses.

Wen Jiu inwardly sneered.

Trying this trick?

Want me to show a weakness?

Not a chance.

"Senior, although I practice unorthodox paths, my parents always taught us before they sacrificed themselves on the side peak... 'Fellow disciples are brothers, brothers are kin'..." Wen Jiu stammered in panic, casting fearful glances at the other two stewards of the Night Patrol Division.

Just as Li Ye, consumed by anger, was about to speak again, Wang Nian, standing beside him, interjected furiously, "Fellow Daoist Li, I advise you not to go too far. The killer of Fang Zheng and the other two, as well as the Night Patrol Division disciples, is either a Yin Soul or a Ghost Cultivator. Wen Jiu practices the Yin Province Corpse Raising Method and raises zombies... Furthermore, if Wen Jiu can reach Qi Refining Layer One in a month, he might reach Qi Refining Second Layer in a year. Although he practices an unorthodox path, with such talent, he could still become an apprentice. Why would he need to kill those three useless fools who only play dirty tricks!"

As soon as he said this.

Li Ye's rage flared, and his eyes immediately shot towards Wang Nian. However, just as Li Ye was about to lash out, the two stewards of the Night Patrol Division beside him spoke.

"Fellow Daoist Li, we understand your eagerness to find the killer, but if you are using this search to settle personal grudges, do not blame us for reporting truthfully to the supervisor."

"Fellow disciples are brothers, and brothers are kin. That saying is quite right. Fellow Daoist Li, know when to stop."

After they finished speaking.

They prepared to leave with their men.

As for continuing the questioning, they were too lazy to bother.

They felt that staying any longer would be a waste of time.

Having no choice, Li Ye had to suppress his anger, but before leaving, he gave Wen Jiu a look filled with killing intent.

It was clear he had no intention of letting Wen Jiu go.

Wen Jiu met that murderous gaze.

He secretly made a resolution.

Li Ye.

You must die!