Netherworld Chapter 70: Saving People (1)
The old Taoist nodded, bowed to the old man, and then took me one step out. With just that one step, we had left Jiuqiao Linglong Mountain.
When the old Taoist took two more steps and stopped to rest, I asked him: Is the old man really okay? Will the Golden Wing Corpse...
It doesn't matter... The old Taoist waved his hand: "Except for the bronze-armored corpse, all other corpses need to be controlled by someone. That senior must have killed the corpse controller of the golden-winged corpse, otherwise even with the iron formula, it would not be possible to suppress the golden-winged corpse for a long time. But the golden-winged corpse is the treasure of the walking corpse vein. If one corpse controller dies, another one will naturally appear.
Then... I was immediately confused. Why take him away if someone was going to find him?
This place is the place of the three veins of the Heavenly Corpse and the Zhou family. The four families have made many arrangements, and it is inevitable that the senior will suffer losses with his ability. However, after returning to Yuanling, the two sides turned around. The old Taoist closed his eyes and adjusted his breath, explaining: So, he just wanted to give the Walking Corpse Vein a lesson that he would never forget.
The old Taoist priest said this, and I finally understood. The old man with the same surname as me has a hot temper and hates evil. Yesterday, I drank a little and heard that the three veins of the sky corpse used living people to feed the corpse king, so I immediately slammed the table and came to beat people.
Now that he has suffered a little loss again, given his personality, it would be strange if he didn't seek revenge.
So shall we get it now? I asked.
The old Taoist opened his eyes, took out something from his sleeve and handed it to me: "We have found Gamu's trace. We have shrunk the distance into an inch three times, so he should not be too far away."
I took the thing and took a look. It was the Jade Pendant that was taken away by the Three Veins of Heavenly Corpse.
Which direction? I asked.
The old Taoist pointed to the front right: This is the area nearby. There is no trace of the bronze-armored corpse in other directions. You already have the power of Taoism, so you don't need me to stimulate it for you.
I hummed, placed the jade pendant on my forehead, and concentrated on recalling the original feeling.
Soon, I felt a familiar warm sensation and my vision expanded again. I quickly expanded my vision in the direction pointed by the old Taoist priest.
A large area of forest was swept by, and occasionally some ordinary human blood could be seen. Soon, I saw a golden light moving forward, it was the bronze-armored corpse!
But just as I caught up to take a closer look, it suddenly stopped and landed in front of a cave with Gamu, who was vomiting blood. Then, a man and a corpse entered the cave.
I was afraid that Gamu was going to do something again, so I quickly took off the jade pendant and told the Taoist everything I had seen.
After listening to my description, the old Taoist priest immediately took my arm and walked away.
A few minutes later, we landed in front of the cave.
The old Taoist nodded and said: Yes, the smell of the bronze-armored corpse here is still strong, he hasn't left yet.
Looking at the dark cave entrance in front of me, I asked worriedly: Why did he stop here for no reason? Could there be some mechanism?
The old Taoist priest took a step forward and said as he walked: I have made it through such a dangerous place, even if he has some traps, it will be fine.
I think so too. No matter how powerful the mechanism is, it can't compare to the battle between the three veins of the Heavenly Corpse and the Zhou family. You have to know that there are not only people there, but also top-level corpses. Although the Golden Wing Corpse was captured by the old man, the Green Talisman Heavenly Corpse of the Zhong family and the top-level Bronze Armor Corpse of the Wei family are not easy to mess with.
However, without a top-level corpse in charge, how could the walking corpse vein get the last fruit? Although the top-level lacked an arm, it still retained most of its combat power. With a few white-feathered corpses, I'm afraid it can't be dealt with.
Although the fight between these two clans would benefit the hateful Zhou family, for me, the more of either family that die, the better.
As for the "immortal fruit" that the four families were fighting for, as well as the table and "bricks" that were taken away, I have no idea what they are. I only know that the one who took away the table seems to be the undertaker who came to me twice to ask for my blood.
He didn't even take a second look at the fairy fruit that the four people were scrambling for, but instead took away the most inconspicuous thing. This couldn't help but make people feel strange .
While thinking, I followed the old Taoist priest into the cave.
Unexpectedly, there was no mechanism in the cave.
We walked forward about 20 meters and saw Gamu. The old Taoist lit a fire to illuminate his figure. I saw that Gamu's originally strong body now looked extremely weak.
His face was as pale as gold paper, as if he was only breathing. Seeing the old Taoist priest coming, he tried to stand up by holding onto the mountain wall with the corner of his mouth. But he failed after trying several times. He immediately laughed miserably and said: I'm sorry to have embarrassed you. This is the second time you've seen me like this.
The bronze-armored corpse did not appear beside him, and no one knew where it was hiding.
Looking at Gamu's miserable appearance, the old Taoist did not kill him immediately as he had said before, but asked: Where is the Corpse King?
Unable to stand for several times, Gamu simply sat there with his back against the mountain wall. After panting for a few times, he said: We have known each other for so many years, but I never knew that you would be so persistent.
Because the master said that if I follow my heart, I can find my fellow apprentice... and also, and what I want... The old Taoist said in a low voice: Tell me the whereabouts of the Corpse King, I know that it was not eaten by your Bronze-Armored Corpse.
Hehe... Old man Gamu laughed twice, and immediately started coughing violently. His left rib had been completely pierced by the broken bone, and blood was exposed, which was very scary.
However, the injuries that would drive an ordinary person crazy did not seem to affect his sanity. Gamu wiped the blood foam from the corner of his mouth and said: The Corpse King was indeed not eaten by my bronze-armored corpse, but it no longer exists. Don't worry, there will be no Corpse King that can harm the world again.
The old Taoist priest looked at him quietly, as if trying to discern the truth from his words.
As the saying goes, a dying man's words are good. I think Gamu might be telling the truth. The fairy fruit he took away was equivalent to the final victory. Although I don't know what the fruit is for, and why he stayed here alone. But in this case, he obviously wouldn't lie, unless the bronze-armored corpse was still hiding in the dark, waiting to give me and the old Taoist a fatal blow.
Tell me the whereabouts of the Corpse King, the old Taoist priest asked again.
Gamu looked at him, and after a while he suddenly laughed: You still have the same temper. Since I deceived you in Xishuangbanna and let him take away the Corpse-Nourishing Pill, you probably want to kill me.
The old Taoist priest remained silent, and Gamu continued: "However, the Corpse King does not exist anymore. You should have known about the Wei family's movements in Jiuyin Mountain when you formed an alliance with the Zhou family. They used the Corpse King's resentment to unlock the stone seal of heaven and earth and release the ghost messenger. If the Wei family had not taken the lead, we would not have come to Jiuqiao Linglong Mountain to borrow the Nine Dragons' resentment. After all, the Corpse King is hard to find, but the Nine Dragons' resentment is almost infinite. "
If you had told me at the beginning, maybe I would have left you the Earth Nourishing Corpse Pill. The old Taoist said, with a hint of reproach and a hint of regret in his tone.
People are selfish. Gamu shook his head and said: This matter is of great importance. One more person means one less harvest. I know your temper, but that thing is too big. If you also know its function, who knows if you will snatch it from me. So, I must keep it secret from you.
You misjudged me. The old Taoist said calmly: But I also misjudged you.
Gamu was slightly stunned, then laughed. I was listening next to him and was extremely curious, so I asked: What exactly is that fruit? Why are so many people fighting for it?
Gamu looked at me: Didn’t you hear them say there that it was a magical fruit?
Fairy fruit? What does that mean... I asked.
It's not that I don't understand, but the word "immortal fruit" contains too many meanings. To a certain extent, it is impossible for it to exist.
Gamu covered his chest and coughed violently twice, blood continued to flow from the corners of his mouth and wounds. In a while, he might die, but I have no sympathy for this man, everything is his own fault.
Immortal fruit is the fruit eaten by immortals. Gamu's tone was a little weak, and it was more like mumbling to himself than explaining: it can give birth to human flesh, bring back the dead, and is a rare treasure in heaven and earth.
Can eating this make you immortal? I was even more shocked. This is a legendary thing. Does it really exist?
Of course not. Gamu shook his head and said: Immortality is a luxury. In the ancient and modern books, there has never been any mention of precious things that can make people live forever. Even the peaches and ginseng fruits in Journey to the West can only make people live longer.
I didn't ask any more questions, waiting for Gamu to tell me the answer. The old Taoist priest stood quietly beside me, wondering what he was thinking.
Gamu said: Although it cannot make people live forever, the immortal fruit does not exist in the human world, so it has extraordinary effects. I stole it to bring someone back to life.
Is this the one you mentioned when I rescued you? The old Taoist priest suddenly spoke.
Gamu hummed and said: You remember it clearly, it is indeed him. Do you remember my bronze-armored corpse? I told you that I bought him at a great price. I didn't lie to you, but I didn't tell you that he was him.
Twenty years ago, I went with him into the Corpse Hunting Hall to catch corpses. In that underground imperial mausoleum, we encountered the emperor's corpse. Of the hundreds of people who went with him, only a few managed to escape. In order to save me, he was ripped open by the emperor's corpse and his heart was broken.
