After reaching YunDu Mountain, it was time to enter the mountain and proceed on foot.
It's unclear whether it was intentional or unintentional, but we didn't take the path through the bamboo forest; instead, we ascended from another mountain trail. During this time, I left quite a few markings behind.
Actually, these markings don't need to be left behind. There are too many people around, and the footprints are too obvious. Wu Jinluan will definitely be able to follow.
The reason why he came to knock on my door to cooperate with me is definitely not just a simple guide, but a possible opportunity to kill Ding Ruipu!
The mountain was high and the road long, and it was not until nightfall that the group finally reached the summit and began their descent down the lower half of the mountain.
After Lao Gong appeared, he hummed a tune in a leisurely manner, giving the impression of being at ease.
As the night advanced towards the final hours, they finally reached the foot of the mountain.
Tao Zhi came over and invited me to stand with him, joining Feihang.
Feihang probably mentioned something about Ding RuiPU, Xu Wang, Tao MingYI, and Feng Huigu all watching the quietly flowing river surface.
The latter three were really thinking, while Ding RuiPU was pretending. She was more aware of what was here than anyone else.
"Further on, you'll be able to see the reflection. You have to go up to the cliff's edge by the water. However, once you get over there, it might bring out something from the water. If we're not quick enough, there will definitely be deaths." Feihang spoke in a grave voice, his words full of caution.
"Cadaveric chthonic." Feng Huigu suddenly spoke, his drowsiness seemed to be a bit clearer.
The gaze of everyone fell on him, even I couldn't help but suppress my curiosity.
"The Cadaveric Chthonic is not a water-based creature, nor is it a ghost entity. The meal worm was originally a worm that feeds on roots. By chance, after eating a large amount of dead bodies, it became an incubus of yin and evil spirits. On the day of mountain flood, it rushed into the dragon's eye and ate the corpses in the water again. After years of accumulation, the larvae gathered in large numbers and hatched into bug pupae called Cadaveric Armors that feed on flesh and blood, living in the water. These bugs have great medicinal properties and can treat eye diseases." Feng Huigu's explanation made everyone understand.
"No wonder the woman in the fresco became blind and then recovered. But it's normal that one's life would be in danger after disturbing such things." Feihang pondered thoughtfully.
"The Cadaveric Chthonic should be a kind of guardian of tombs itself. The person who can observe stars, hide in mountains, and bury shadows must have set it up. He also has disciples guarding the mountain, but the Cadaveric Chthonic is in chaos, so he had to take action. In fact, he is respected by people because of this. After his death, he was buried outside the tomb of his teacher as a way to remember him." Feng Huigu nodded slightly before saying: "Very good, very good."
This place piqued Feng Huigu's interest even more. From the perspective of a normal person, he was somewhat deviant.
The more terrifying and difficult-to-understand places, the more excited he seems to be?
"How do we get rid of the Cadaveric Chthonic? Brother Huigu, with your wide experience and knowledge, do you have any method?" Tao Mingyi asked.
"The Cadaveric Chthonic loves the dark and fears fire. Under the sun, they will have to find a place to hide, and they cannot stay exposed outside for too long. Tonight, we burn fire and get a good night's sleep to replenish everyone's energy. Tomorrow, we will light a campfire along the riverbank, bringing positive energy with the fire's energy. They will not be able to cross the riverbank. Ghosts are also subject to life and death rules. I don't have a way to eliminate them unless I can get Luanhou." Feng Huigu sat down on the ground and leaned against a tree.
"According to what Feihang said, the mural does indeed contain Luanhou, which should also be a way to restrain the Cadaveric Chthonic from causing too much trouble. However, the outer tomb has been destroyed, and Luanhou should have already dispersed. Those ghostly things require constant worship, so we don't need to think about them anymore." Feng Huigu's eyelids flickered slightly as he spoke.
He is truly getting old; in that moment, he actually fell into a deep sleep.
Tao Mingyi and Xu Wang ordered simultaneously, and two masters from the two Daoist academies went to collect firewood.
Of course, Feihang didn't let the people of the Guanji land idle. He ordered Xu Jin to lead the way and help out.
That night, there were no waves or unexpected incidents, and we considered our rest to be quite good.
We didn't immediately move after sunrise because, after all, those who set up the campfire and the people from the Guanji land's lower classes all needed rest.
It was around noon when we climbed to the cliff platform and began to walk along the wooden bridge towards the cave.
Under the bright sun, the campfire by the river was blazing fiercely, with waves of heat mixed with steam constantly rising.
It was evident that there were swarming chitin-like creatures floating in the center of the river, writhing and trying to move closer to the shore but not daring to do so.
The process of crossing the plank road is not worth mentioning, as there were too many people. When the people in front of us stood at the entrance of the first cave, the rest had to wait on the back plank road.
Part of the sunlight penetrated into the cave, causing a slight glimmer on the ground, which was slightly black and red, with a slight moisture.
A few minutes later, Tao Mingyi, turning sideways, called out to Tao Zhi and whispered something.
Tao Zhi stepped forward and a small porcelain bottle emerged from his bosom, handed over to Tao Mingyi.
"Fei Jushi, have your people enter and spread these powders on the ground. Walk as far as you can, and make sure to cover everything." Tao Mingyi spoke between his words, and none of the masters from Guanji land were any different. They all took out a few porcelain bottles.
That was particularly clear; it was an order for the people from Guanji land to lead the way.
The powders in the porcelain bottles must have a deterrent effect on the zombie toxin.
Feihang called out two names, and two people immediately came forward. They collected the remaining powders from the masters of Yudao school and began to spread them around the entrance before entering.
This time, Xu Jin remained silent, but his expression was unmistakably ugly.
The people from Guanji land seemed to know what their role was, and they didn't resist at all, just maintaining a calm expression.
From then on, I could somewhat analyze the capabilities of the masters from Yudao school.
Medicines and jade as the main components.
The medicines not only treat people, but also detoxify. After thinking carefully, if they have the ability to treat people, they must also have the ability to harm others.
The jade fetus is clearly a zombie ghost, yet it can evade the damage of magical weapons. It must be handled with even greater caution and care.
I also noticed a detail: Feng Huigu slightly raised his head to observe the situation outside the cave.
At this time, the people from Wangjie Dao made little contribution.
Time passed slowly. The two people from Guanji land had delved deeper into the cave and had not returned yet.
We waited, and it was not until evening that we were waiting.
The moonlight appeared, the clear moonlight reflecting on Ding RuiPU's face, making her features appear more three-dimensional, and there was a strange paleness to her countenance.
To be honest... Although she was clearly old, at this moment, when looking at her face, it did not seem so old. The skin and flesh were all tightly drawn, divided into every part of her face... Yet there was indeed an oddly beautiful feel to it.
Lao Gong also came out and perched on my shoulder. He kept looking at Ding RuiPU as if he were seeing something rare.
Tao Mingyi and Xu Wang, to some extent, showed some dissatisfaction in their eyes, while Feng Huigu did not react much.
"Madam, has anyone touched your bones?" Lao Gong suddenly spoke.
"Old ghost head, are you being too overbearing?" Xu Wang sniffed, his tone laced with rejection.
"You people don't dare to touch it, but that doesn't mean the old lady doesn't want to be touched. People need to understand, these bones are so beautiful, and if not well-appreciated, it would be a waste."
Lao Gong spoke, and then suddenly jumped onto Ding RuiPU's shoulder.
He was about to suck a breath towards Ding RuiPU's face, his expression somewhat indulgent.
Ding RuiPU furrowed his eyebrows.
There was a bell ring, and fine Buddhist scriptures appeared on Lao Gong's face. He howled in pain and immediately returned to my shoulder.
"Lao Deng doesn't make sense. Old Madam isn't just yours alone; she hasn't refused me yet. You just start hitting her, don't you think I'll eat you alive!?" Lao Gong's expression became much more fierce.
