Great Yin Corpse Refinement, Solar Fire Scorching the Palace (5,000 Words Offered, Please

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Cheng Xinzhan returned to his cave abode.

He had barely returned when Kong Jufu, who lived next door, came running over to ask what the hall master had kept him behind alone for.

Cheng Xinzhan told him the truth about collecting corpses.

Kong Jufu was deeply envious when he heard this and praised him,

"Boss Lai, I always knew you were no ordinary man. All this time, Lord Eagle and the Old Immortal were just keeping you down. Now that General Tang has taken notice of you, you're soaring to greatness. Even the hall master is looking after you, personally taking you to choose corpses! Not only did you get first pick of the good corpses, but it's also an auspicious sign that you've seized the lead, Boss!"

Hearing this, Cheng Xinzhan asked,

"When are the rest of you going to collect corpses?"

Kong Jufu replied,

"Not until the end of the month. Another group is joining our Funiu Guard in the latter part of this month. Once everyone is here, there'll be an opportunity for us to enter the Tomb-Raiding Hall's Corpse Residence together."

"But..."

Kong Jufu scratched his head.

"I'm not planning to go. You know, Boss Lai, nourishing this one corpse of mine is already draining everything I have. There's no point collecting more."

Cheng Xinzhan nodded, then said,

"The hall master told me we'll be sent to attack either the Black Abyss Sea or the Golden Broth Sea next month at the latest. We're surrendered officers, so we have to fight even more fiercely to earn any regard. Once war breaks out, we certainly won't have much time. That's why I'm planning to try forming my Golden Core during this period. Going into battle at the Third Realm will