Chapter 123: The Way to Enter the Dao, The Way to Transform Corpse Demons, Qiu Heshan
Immediately afterwards, Chen Yushu saw the water surface shaking violently.
Apparently, in the water, Xiao Hei had already started a fierce battle with the dead one.
After a while, a broken arm floated out along with the current under the water.
“This…this…”
The old boatman turned pale and panicked when he saw this. He looked at Qi Jichuan cautiously and said, "Hey, young man, are you okay?"
"rest assured."
Qi Jichuan waved his hands, looking calm.
There was no trace of worry on Chen Yushu's face.
That death was only a greater threat because it happened in the water, but Xiao Hei was a zombie, also a dead thing, and did not need to breathe underwater. Moreover, even if his strength level was not as good as that of the evil zombie, it was not much different.
Dealing with a dead one is certainly no problem.
really.
The movement underwater soon stopped, and then a body that was soaked in water and swollen like a pig was seen lying on the water surface, motionless.
It was a dead body.
But at this moment, when it fell dead, its entire head was tilted, one arm was broken, one leg was completely bent, and there were even several holes in its heart. The scene was very scary.
Then there was a loud bang.
Xiao Hei emerged from the water.
At this time, Zhao Yufeng stood up, grabbed Xiao Hei's arm, and pulled it directly onto the boat.
“It’s okay.
Boatman, please continue rowing the boat."
Then, Qi Jichuan spoke to the old boatman.
“Ah…ah…good…”
The old boatman screamed twice, as if he just reacted. He kept looking at Xiao Hei. For some reason, he always felt that there was something wrong with him.
Because, when he was standing on the boat, the body was obviously soaked, but it didn't shake at all. He shook off his clothes and looked at its eyes. Only then did he see clearly that the other party's eyes were lifeless, with only whites of the eyes, no pupils. And its face was pale and bluish, not like the face of a normal person at all, more like... like a dead person.
dead?
Combined with this, it didn't speak at all except for moving...
He suddenly understood that it was not a human at all.
Thinking about how he had been eager to introduce his girl to the other party, he shuddered.
Fortunately, the other party did not agree, otherwise it would have been a disaster.
The old boatman rowed the boat slowly, no longer daring to be as relaxed as before. He didn't even dare to look at the people more, and looked very cautious.
At this time, Chen Yushu no longer looked around.
There are actually quite a few things in this river, and he was afraid that if he looked around, he would bump into something else.
Especially after he used the art of looking at qi, he clearly saw a black gas rising from a reed marsh not far away.
Farther away, almost in the middle of the river, there is a whirlpool that rotates from time to time. Inside the whirlpool, there is obviously a green gas rotating in it. It is estimated that there is something inside.
“However, this is also because my Qi-gazing technique has reached a minor level of success and is about to reach a major level.
Otherwise, it would be difficult to discover these things.”
Chen Yushu had discovered long ago that the higher the level of Qi-gazing technique, the more things he could see.
Just like when I first started learning, I could only see other people's level of cultivation and the strength of their qi and blood.
When you become proficient in it, you can see the trend of the earth's energy in the mountains and rivers.
When you have achieved a small degree of success, you will be able to see many unique auras hidden in the mountains, rivers and streams.
For example, dead, zombies.
The reason why he was able to discover the evil zombie in advance was because his Qi-sensing technique had already achieved some success at that time, and he "saw" the "Qi" belonging to the other party in advance.
Afterwards, Chen Yushu closed his eyes and began to practice the White Tiger Visualization Method.
He wouldn't waste time if he couldn't practice martial arts.
As he began to practice, images of white tigers with divine forms took shape in his mind. At the same time, countless free spiritual particles around him also continued to flow into his body as he practiced visualization.
Once, twice, three times...
Incense +1
As his spiritual power increased a little, Chen Yushu slowly opened his eyes.
"Where are we?"
Chen Yushu asked.
"After crossing this stretch of water and turning a corner on the hill, we'll be there."
The old boatman replied quickly.
"No wonder you have such ability at such a young age.
This diligence is really amazing.
The time spent on the boat wasn't wasted, and I was able to calm my mind and practice meditation... Could it be that you've already reached a state of deep meditation?"
At this time, Qi Jichuan also spoke, looking at him with surprise in his eyes.
Chen Yushu remained silent and did not speak.
"Is it really settled?
This is really... When I was your age, I was just at the beginning.
It was only when he was in his early twenties that he reached the level of minor concentration.
As for the Great Stability, it was only achieved a few years ago by chance..."
Seeing this, Qi Jichuan couldn't help but show envy on his face.
Great stability!
Although it is not a great realm, it is an extremely important realm for anyone who practices Yin-Wu, and it is a clear dividing line between geniuses and mediocrity.
Only when you reach great stability.
Only those who practice the Yin-Way can break through to the entry level without relying on any external force.
Otherwise, you can only take some crooked paths and rely on external forces to break through.
Although there are also successful cases, the cost is often not small.
And it was only a few years ago that he accidentally entered the state of great stability due to a life-and-death crisis. He always regarded that crisis as a blessing, which allowed him to turn the tide and solve his problems.
But when he thinks back on the danger involved, he still feels a lingering fear.
It can be said that he reached the state of meditation after experiencing numerous hardships and countless life-and-death battles.
Therefore, he was extremely envious of Chen Yushu for being able to reach a state of great stability at such a young age.
"Compared to Senior Qi, I'm still far behind."
Chen Yushu shook his head and said.
"You don't have to comfort me.
Only after entering into the state of great concentration, will one know that the difference between small concentration and great concentration is enormous.
Now I am also in a state of great concentration, and my cultivation speed is not slow either.
As long as you follow the steps, it is possible to enter the Tao."
Qi Jichuan waved his hand, his eyes full of confidence.
Although he had wasted a lot of time on martial arts training, his cultivation of Taoism had now reached perfection after three incense sticks, and he was only one step away from entering into a state of meditation.
“However, there is one thing I have never been clear about.
I wonder if you, senior, could help me clear up some of my doubts."
Chen Yushu nodded first, then a thoughtful look appeared on his face and he asked.
"What is it?"
Qi Jichuan asked.
"Why do you two seniors have to raise corpses?"
Chen Yushu thought for a moment and added, "Since we're acting together this time, there are some things I think I need to know."
This time, he essentially came to repay a favor.
But he didn't want to, so he plunged in in a daze.
In particular, he vaguely guessed that the corpse that was found this time was unusual. It was a powerful man of the same sect and the master of the two of them. His methods must be very sophisticated. No one knew how many back-up plans the other party had arranged for his own tomb.
He naturally needs to understand it clearly.
Otherwise, no one would know how he died.
"I should tell you this, indeed."
At this time, on the other side, Zhao Yufeng, who had been resting with his eyes closed, also opened his eyes and spoke.
While speaking, his eyes vaguely glanced at the old boatman at the bow.
So he thought about it, reached into the cloth bag, quickly took out seven small flags, and stuck them in the seven directions of the deck.
Then make a hand gesture with both hands and tap one of the small flags.
Suddenly, there was a faint stream of light flowing among the small flags. In a flash, it connected with several other small flags.
Seeing the puzzled look on Chen Yushu's face, he explained, "This is a soundproof array.
Once it is placed, the sound inside will be isolated and will not be heard by people outside the space.
Of course, this is not very clever. For some warriors with high realms and strong strength, the Yin people will hardly be able to have any effect.
But if it's just an ordinary boatman, of course it's not a problem."
"I see."
Chen Yushu nodded, then looked at the positions of the seven small flags one by one. With the help of the Qi-gazing technique, he could clearly see the Qi around them.
Then, he briefly recalled the hand gestures that Zhao Yufeng had just shown in his mind, and realized that it was just a hand gesture to activate the formation. It seemed complicated, but in his eyes, there was almost no secret.
Because he could perfectly replicate it with just one glance.
This is Chang Ding!
He has a photographic memory and can perfectly replicate and copy.
"Does this count as a successful secret study?"
Chen Yushu muttered to himself, but his expression did not change at all.
“In fact, the corpse we are going to raise this time is the tomb of Qi Jichuan and I’s master.
Our master took Qi Jichuan, Qi Jichuan's sister, Qi Yuxiang, and me in as his disciples when we were very young, and taught us how to explore tombs through the underworld.
Among them, I learned about corpse-raising.
Qi Yuxiang learned the art of summoning gods, while Qi Jichuan followed the Yin body refining tradition.
I have to say that this old beast is quite capable and has inherited many secret skills.
We followed him throughout his practice and helped him do many things.
However, at that time, his true nature had not yet been revealed.
Until Qi Yuxiang and I fell in love with each other and asked him to preside over our wedding.
The old beast's attitude changed.
Although he agreed on the surface, he sent Qi Jichuan and me away the day before our wedding.
Then, the next day when we came back.
Yuxiang..."
As he spoke, Zhao Yufeng's face suddenly became excited, and tears welled up in his eyes.
Qi Jichuan, who was standing by, patted his senior brother on the shoulder and took over the conversation, saying, "My sister was only wearing a bellyband, with only skin and flesh left on her body, and she died in her room.
That old bastard… just happened to be seriously injured at the time, and he actually used the essence-collecting technique on my sister, draining her to death…"
Chen Yushu was silent.
He couldn't comment on this matter either.
But I understand their feelings very well.
He was fine when he left, but when he came back, he saw his own sister and fiancée dead in the room with their clothes torn. Moreover, they were killed by the person who was closest to them in the previous mission, who used the evil technique of Cai Bu to take their essence. This blow was indeed extremely great.
No wonder the two of them were filled with hatred and couldn't let it go after all these years.
“Afterwards, we desperately tried to seek revenge on that old beast.
However, he also knew that if he did this, he would inevitably suffer our wrath. In addition, he was injured and was definitely no match for us brothers, so he ran away.
We tracked it down for a long time.
It was only a while ago that a senior brother discovered his whereabouts.
Finally, it was confirmed that the other party had set up his tomb here."
As Qi Jichuan spoke, a hint of ferocity appeared on his face.
“So, it’s impossible for me to leave him in peace.
This corpse must be raised.
However, although we hate this old beast to the core.
But we have to admit that his methods are extraordinary.
Don't preach these methods to us.
We only discovered that he also mastered many unique techniques.
Some of them are even secret teachings of the Taoist sect.
I don't know how he learned it, and it even includes the 'method of entering the Tao.'"
Speaking of this, a hint of yearning appeared on Zhao Yufeng's face.
"The method of entering the Tao?"
Chen Yushu was also stunned.
He had discovered long ago that his White Tiger visualization method could only allow him to cultivate to the level of three incense sticks.
However, the process of entering the Tao and the practice after entering the Tao were directly cut off.
Therefore, although he knew that after burning three incense sticks, he would enter the Tao.
But in fact, it is not clear how to enter the Tao, nor is it clear how to proceed in the future.
Before, he had actually thought about obtaining the subsequent cultivation methods from Sister Qiaoer.
But firstly, the other party has helped him enough, and secondly, he is only at the level of the second incense stick now, and he doesn't want to give the other party the impression that he is too ambitious, so he never mentioned it.
Now, after hearing about the 'method of entering the Tao', he couldn't help but feel a little moved.
“That’s right.
The method to enter the Tao.
Before he was injured, the old beast had actually completed three incense sticks and was about to enter the Tao.
So we have actually been helping him and preparing him for entering the Buddhist path.
Therefore, I know that he has a method to enter the Tao.
It’s a shame to say that.
The reason we are raising the corpse this time is not only to avenge Yuxiang, but we have also thought about obtaining this method from his tomb.
After all, the two of us have actually been trapped in the Three Incense Sticks Realm for a long time."
Zhao Yufeng was silent for a while and said.
"Brother, you don't have to blame yourself.
Although we have some selfish motives in doing this, if a person does not work for himself, he will be punished by heaven and earth.
My sister is dead and cannot be brought back.
It is quite normal for us to avenge her and get some things back at the same time.
Not to mention, don't forget that the old beast was planning to sacrifice himself and transform him into a corpse demon.
When a corpse demon is formed, it starts at the evil level.
And they can still retain most of their memories from their lifetime.
We have been hunting him for so long, and when he becomes powerful, he will hunt us down."
Qi Jichuan on the side hurriedly comforted him.
Zhao Yufeng waved his hand and said, "Don't worry, I've already gotten over it.
That old beast has a great corpse refining formation, which is indeed very powerful.
I, Xiao Hei, only used the basics of the Corpse Refining Array, but I was able to reach the evil level in just a few years.
But that old beast was able to set up a double corpse refining formation.
Use the century-old tomb as a guide and regard it as the first level of the corpse refining formation.
Then, he used the first level of the corpse refining formation as the source of power to fully supply the tomb where he was, forming the second level of the formation.
So, even though he was buried for a short time, with the help of the power of the century-old tomb, his cultivation level is definitely not shallow.
There will inevitably be a tough battle next."
"As for his corpse-demon transformation technique, I don't know where he got it from.
This old beast was born in an ordinary family. He was just a charlatan at first. He started practicing the Yin inheritance in his twenties and took in a few of us when he was thirty.
As a result, the number of methods at his disposal increased.
I always feel that he must be hiding a big secret."
Qi Jichuan then said.
“Whatever.
We'll know when we exhume his body tonight."
Zhao Yufeng said in a calm tone.
"Thank you, two seniors, for clearing up my confusion."
Chen Yushu bowed and said.
I felt inexplicably nervous in my heart.
Corpse demon, starting from the evil level!
This is definitely a huge deterrent to him, and he doesn't think that his current strength can compete with such an existence.
“Don’t worry.
It is not easy to become a corpse demon.
If there is any mistake, not only will the transformation fail, but you may even be directly refined to death.
Not to mention, even if the old beast had everything prepared, it would have gone very smoothly.
In just ten years, he couldn't truly transform into a corpse demon."
As if noticing Chen Yushu's hesitation, Qi Jichuan waved his hand and said.
As they were talking, the boat moved forward in the river.
After a while, it came to the edge of a reed marsh and stopped.
"Boss, boss..."
Then, the old boatman came over cautiously with a questioning look on his face.
Zhao Yufeng took the opportunity to collect the secret techniques and took out the small flags one by one.
Then Qi Jichuan stood up and asked, "Are we there yet?"
“Go back to the boss.
It’s actually still a little bit away from the Qiu Heshan you mentioned earlier.
However, I just saw the official ship.
There are not only government ships, but also several merchant ships of the sea-plundering gangs. My ship is the bread and butter of my family, so I dare not get close to them. Otherwise, if we are detained, my family will be dead.
So, I took it upon myself to find a place like this and stop there.”
"Okay.
How far is this place from Qiu He Mountain?"
Qi Jichuan asked.
Upon hearing this, Chen Yushu quickly realized that the official ship and the merchant ship of the Sea Plundering Gang should be the government, as well as the many people in the entire Jianghuan Town who had gathered because of the news of the century-old tomb.
If he remembered correctly, the time set by the government to open the tomb was today.
“It’s not far, it’s not far anymore.
Go ashore from here, go around the mountain, and climb to the other side to get there.
In fact, it would be faster to go over here.
Because if we row the boat, we have to go around a big bend, which will delay us even more."
The old boatman hurriedly explained.
"oh?
Then let’s get off the boat here.”
Hearing this, Zhao Yufeng stood up.
Chen Yushu and Qi Jichuan naturally had no objections.
Then they all went ashore.
The last zombie, Xiao Hei, was naturally also under Zhao Yufeng's control and jumped.
With a thud, it went straight ashore.
Seeing this, the old boatman shuddered, and didn't dare to ask anything. He waved his hand and said, "Master, take care."
As he said this, he leaned on the bamboo pole and pushed himself away from the shore.
"Hey, wait..."
Seeing this, Qi Jichuan quickly greeted him.
The old boatman shuddered when he heard this and replied tremblingly, "What's wrong?"
But he didn't dare to continue paddling the boat away.
"You haven't received the silver yet."
Qi Jichuan said, rolling his eyes.
"Yes, yes, yes... I forgot, I forgot..."
The old boatman breathed a sigh of relief and had to carefully row the boat back. After taking the silver from Qi Jichuan, he did not dare to stop and rowed the boat away at a fast speed.
"Brother, it seems your Xiao Hei has frightened me."
Qi Jichuan only spoke with a smile after the boatman left.
“That was him rushing home.
Xiao Hei is usually very docile."
Zhao Yufeng said in a calm tone.
Then, he led the way and quickly walked towards the hill that the boatman had pointed to.
Behind him, Xiao Hei was jumping up and down, not very fast but with a large amplitude.
Fortunately, this place is deserted, so no one saw such a scene, otherwise they would be scared.
Immediately afterwards, Chen Yushu and Qi Jichuan followed.
Less than half an hour later.
The group then went up the mountain and had a quick lunch with mountain spring water.
Standing on the top of the mountain, Qi Jichuan pointed to a place in front of him and said, "See that raised hill near the river?"
Seeing Chen Yushu nod, he continued: "That is Qiu Heshan.
If you continue walking three miles west of Qiuhe Mountain, you will reach Shuiliangou."
Chen Yushu looked at the two hilltops respectively.
It is obvious that the two hills are connected together like a gourd.
Of course, at their location, he also discovered several government ships and merchant ships of the sea-plundering gang.
The seats were full of people.
Among them were not only many warriors, but also a few ghost walkers who looked vaguely familiar to Chen Yushu.
At least, there were many people he had met once in the market.
For example, the strong man carrying the coffin was sitting at the bow of the Sea Plundering Gang's merchant ship.
He also took the corpse with him and placed it at the bow of the ship.
It was obvious that the people around him were keeping a distance from him, as if they were afraid of being tabooed.
Besides him, there was also the talisman maker Feng Fushi. Also, on the bow of another boat, he saw the Three Heroes of Lingxia...
"Shuiliangou is the tomb of that great martial artist, the century-old tomb.
And Qiu Heshan.
If we are not mistaken, this should be the place that old beast has chosen to sell himself."
As Qi Jichuan spoke, a hint of excitement flashed in his eyes.
He had been preparing for this day for a long time.
When it comes to actually doing it, it's inevitable to feel nervous and excited.
"So are we going to Qiu He Mountain first?"
Chen Yushu quickly shifted his gaze away from the ships and asked.
(End of this chapter)
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