Infinite Horror: The Strongest Zhongzhou Team

In short, he is upright and righteous.

It's obvious that they've been mentored by a highly skilled person.

But yes.

In this world.

If Uncle Jiu of the mortuary isn't a master, then who is?
Otherwise, with such skill, even if one didn't make a fortune, one wouldn't be so poor.

After all, even if Master Si Mu relied on the simplest corpse-driving technique of the Maoshan Sect, he could earn a box of small yellow croakers in a few years.

Not to mention this one.

And yet, with such strength, he remained penniless and lived a life of utter destitution.

Cheng Xiao didn't know whether to praise this person for their noble character or for their stubbornness and inflexibility.

After all, if this person were truly wealthy, his two apprentices would never be so incompetent.

Of course, the most likely outcome is that he went from being a true villain to a hypocrite.

Cheng Xiao, Xiao Honglu, Xin'er, and Yue'er exchanged a glance.

It's hard to say about the religious believers.

But when it comes to being a good person...

Just by looking at him, you can tell that this man is much more reliable than Master Si Mu, who is also a disciple of Maoshan.

Xiao Honglu took two steps forward.

After his entire body emanated a surge of magical power, he cupped his hands and said:

"I've long admired your name, and today I'm finally meeting you in person."

Lin Jiu stood still, looking at Xiao Honglu who was walking forward.

If you're not absolutely certain there's no problem with your own judgment.

He will probably make a move directly, just like he did before.

But now it's been confirmed that both are people, and not ordinary people.

This person had to adopt a solemn expression and make a gesture characteristic of Taoism, speaking with equal respect:
"Greetings, fellow Daoists. My unworthy disciple was just fooling around; please forgive him."

"Since you two are acquainted with my junior brother, you can just call me Lin Jiu."

Cheng Xiao, standing on Yue'er's shoulder, was about the same height as Lin Jiu.

The man said with a smile:

“It’s alright, it’s alright. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. We’ve heard that people around here call you Uncle Nine, and you’re also Jia Le’s cousin’s master, so we’re all family.”

The small talk and reminiscing are nothing more than this.

After a few words, the two people who were meeting for the first time became somewhat familiar with each other.

At least it wasn't as restrictive as it was before.

In just a few words, Xiao Honglu and the other three realized that they had been mistaken.

There are no side quests, but there's a complete mess.

Or perhaps they were too late.

Lin Jiu was indeed bitten by a zombie while fighting it and trying to save his two apprentices, Qiu Sheng and Wen Cai.

They were infected with corpse poison, but this zombie was not the old master of the Ren family that they thought it was.

It was a black zombie that accidentally escaped from a deep mountain tomb because of a rat's burrowing hole.

Moreover, it's a black zombie that's about to advance.

In fact, Xiao Honglu had already guessed it when he saw how young Qiu Sheng was.

It seems the plot of Mr. Vampire hasn't even unfolded yet.

So let alone Old Master Ren who is buried in the ground.

However, he didn't expect that Qiu Sheng's liking for female ghosts would start from now on.

One can only say that their hobbies are unusual.

This wild black zombie was eventually killed by Master Four Eyes and Master Ikkyu, who came to help.

These two were quite experienced after facing the royal zombies.

With Uncle Nine's help, they quickly beat the little black zombie so badly that it couldn't take care of itself.

However, in the end, the two were helpless against the corpse poison on Lin Jiu's body.

Using glutinous rice soup, the yellow talisman water only forced the corpse poison that had penetrated the heart meridian into one side of the arm.

The three of them finally decided to sacrifice a pawn to save their general.

Sacrificing an arm temporarily won't affect Lin Jiu's strength much.

This is because Lin Jiu's cultivation is profound.

If it were Qiu Sheng and Wen Cai, their graves would probably be overgrown with weeds by now.

However, the problem is that after more than ten days...

The arm, which had been infected by the black zombie poison, developed problems.

Although the corpse poison is worn away each day, the process is simply too slow.

Master Ikkyu could see it.

Even if they succeed in the end, Uncle Nine's hand or forearm will be in grave danger.

After briefly explaining the cause and effect, Master Four Eyes spoke directly:
"Please come in, both of you. It's not good for you to stand outside."

Xiao Honglu and the others remained noncommittal.

A mortuary is a place used to store coffins.

They are usually converted from abandoned old buildings and can also be considered official buildings.

So compared to the dilapidated state outside.

The interior is even stronger.

At least they weren't destitute.

Enter the main hall of the mortuary.

The interior furnishings were sparse, with rotten beams and pillars covered in dust.

The internal shelves were filled with various medicinal herbs and tattered talismans.

There were also things that looked like banners on the wall, which were probably gifts from nearby villagers.

Hanging in the middle, directly opposite the gate, is a sharpened diamond chisel.

Beneath the diamond chisel, incense and candles burned brightly, their fragrance lingering in the air.

The memorial tablet of the patriarch of Maoshan is enshrined there.

Five Emperor Coins beneath the threshold.

Peach wood swords, copper coin swords, Bagua mirrors, glutinous rice, and other items for warding off evil spirits are scattered on the offering table or in the corner.

All of this proves that this is the legendary mortuary.

After taking a seat.

Seeing that Xiao Honglu and Cheng Xiao understood what had happened, Jingjing said directly:
“My master said that if we use yang energy and internal magic power to slowly wear down the remaining corpse poison, it may not be long enough.”

"I'm worried that Uncle-Master Lin Jiu's forearm will mutate."

"So, Senior Cheng, do you have any other ideas?"

Cheng Xiao sat on the table, looking at his blackened and bluish arm with satisfaction in his eyes.

Because judging from the skin color alone, this hand has already become so dark and stiff.

Start two inches below the shoulder joint.

The skin surface was dry and cracked like a layer of stone, and this tissue extended all the way to the fingertips.

Even their fingernails were black and hard, yet they still had a sharp, weapon-like sheen.

Looking at the high-quality arms, they exuded a sinister aura.

Cheng Xiao looked up and exchanged a glance with Xiao Honglu.

Their thoughts were self-evident.

What's the point of curing it? Wouldn't it be a waste?

Cheng Xiao thought to himself, but said aloud:
"Of course it can be cured. In one day!"

"It'll be better in a day!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Jiu would never have believed it if his junior brother hadn't nodded in agreement.

He knew his own body well, and he had tried every possible method to force the corpse poison in his body to come together.

Then a "baby" of unknown origin showed up and said he could be cured in a day.

What else could this be but a scam?

"Master, it's time to take your medicine. Would you like it hot or cold? If you want it cold, I'll go and dilute it with some water."

As the voice behind the screen spoke, a figure carrying a bowl of medicine came out.

It was Lin Jiu's second apprentice, Wen Cai.

Cheng Xiao frowned, staring at Wen Cai, who looked forty years old but was clearly only twenty, and fell into deep thought.

It has to be said that such a face is a kind of natural gift.

Because now this group of people are going out.

Outsiders probably think that Wen Cai is the one who has attained enlightenment.

There's no way around it; that's how this industry is in the eyes of ordinary people—the older you are, the more sought-after you become.

Seeing that all eyes were on him, the timid and cowardly Wencai didn't wait for his master to speak. He turned around and went back into the kitchen.

"Master, you go ahead with your work. I just remembered that this medicine needs to be decocted a little longer."

After saying that, he ignored everyone else and went back the way he came.

Lin Jiu looked at his second apprentice and couldn't help but sigh again.

Jiale couldn't help but ask Cheng Xiao, who was sitting at the table, with curiosity:

"Senior, how do you treat my martial uncle's corpse poison?" "Don't keep it a secret."

Upon hearing this, both Master Simu and Lin Jiu looked over.

As a result, Cheng Xiao flicked his wrist, and a bright silver cleaver appeared in front of him.

After this machete, which was completely out of proportion to the baby, was taken out...

Cheng Xiao also took out alcohol and began to disinfect.

I also handed over a prescription.

While wiping, he said:
"These are the prescriptions. I've even drawn diagrams and shown the medicinal properties if the names on them are incorrect."

"Just find the medicinal herbs that match the picture."

"Boil it into a decoction and take it; you'll be better in a day."

Lin Jiu took what Jia Le handed over.

Looking at the medicine prescribed by Cheng Xiao on the paper:

"These are all common medicines for strengthening the body's foundation and replenishing blood, which are not the right treatment for the condition."

Cheng Xiao nodded: "It's not the right remedy now, but it will be in a moment."

"However, the treatment plan requires you to leave for a while, Uncle Jiu. Also, call Wen Cai out; we need his help."

Lin Jiu looked at Cheng Xiao's serious expression, and although he didn't understand why, he finally nodded in agreement after seeing the Four Eyes Daoist.

five minutes later.

When Lin Jiu walked into the hall again, he noticed that his two apprentices and Jia Le were looking at him strangely.

As for his junior brother Si Mu, he looked up at the sky and didn't even look at him.

Uncle Nine sensed something was wrong from the strange atmosphere.

"Come on, you three, Qiusheng, Wencai, and Jiale, help roll up the sleeves of your master's and uncle's arms."

After speaking, Cheng Xiao disinfected the large cleaver in his hand, and the blade flashed with a dazzling light.

You don't even need to test it to know that even if this knife isn't a legendary blade that can cut through iron like mud, it's definitely incredibly sharp.

Thinking this to himself, Lin Jiu found himself being invited by his two disciples to sit in the chair opposite Cheng Xiao.

Jiale thoughtfully rolled up her sleeves.

His two beloved students each pressed on one of his shoulders.

Jiale then hugged her waist from behind.

It was at this moment that Lin Jiu finally realized what was happening.

Looking at his apprentice and Jia Le:
"Wait, what are you three doing?"

Cheng Xiao took out several long golden needles.

He smiled and said, "Acupuncture, you know acupuncture, right? It might hurt a little, but it's okay."

Lin Jiu looked at the large machete beside Cheng Xiao and asked, "Then what about this..."

Cheng Xiao said earnestly, "Assistive tools, auxiliary tools, don't worry, it'll be ready soon."

Lin Jiu felt a little relieved when he saw the gold needles, as he knew a little about acupuncture.

As Cheng Xiao spoke, he flicked his fingers.

Three golden needles pierced directly into Lin Jiu's shoulder joint.

It's cleverly positioned right on the dividing line between the two colors on the arm.

Just as Lin Jiu was about to say that it didn't hurt, he saw a flash of silver light.

Without warning, the baby in front of them suddenly jumped up and raised the silver cleaver above its head with both hands.

It's obvious he's gathering his strength to strike himself.

Lin Jiu instinctively wanted to dodge.

This person seems to have forgotten that someone is holding them down.

Moreover, while the three disciples were fine, the important thing was his own junior brother, Si Mu, who somehow ended up behind the chair and hugged his waist as well.

Lin Jiu didn't have time to think about what had happened.

Then I heard a crackling sound.

He only realized what was happening after the black zombie arm hit the ground.

His entire right hand was severed at the root.

Bright red blood gushed out instantly upon contact with air.

The intense pain made Lin Jiu tense up and try to stand up.

However, he alone couldn't stop four people.

But it was at this moment that the three golden needles began to change.

The intense pain, accompanied by increasingly pronounced numbness and itching sensations, became more pronounced.

Seeing that the other party had actually cut off their master's hand, Qiu Sheng and Cheng Cai subconsciously let go of each other's hands.

Sensing the restraints loosening, Lin Jiu, befitting his status as a disciple of Maoshan, easily sent the two flying with one hand.

Boom!

Saw this scene.

Si Mu stomped his right foot and began to inhale sharply, his emaciated body swelling as if it were being inflated.

It turned out to be a spell to summon a deity to possess one's body.

Even so, it's still not enough.

Otherwise, why would he be my junior brother?

With his mouth closed, the four eyes hummed as he spoke:

"Damn it, I can't hold it down anymore, come help!"

Clearly, the group underestimated Lin Jiu, who was in agony.

Fortunately, Cheng Xiao saw everything.

A wisp of golden flame flew into Jia Le's forehead.

The existence of this disciple was like taking a super tonic pill at this moment.

Her face instantly turned rosy.

With the help of his master, they were suppressed once again.

"Hey, don't you dare hurt my master!"

Qiu Sheng and Cheng Cai sprang to their feet and were about to attack their martial uncle and cousin.

But he hadn't even taken two steps.

Jingjing, who was standing next to them, slapped each of them across the face.

They became two spinning tops that kept spinning in place.

Xiao Honglu, who had already stood up, looked at the white hair in his palm and sighed again.

Yue'er and Xin'er both turned their backs and almost burst out laughing.

Let's put it this way: if there's a food chain present...

Qiu Sheng and Wen Cai must be the two at the very bottom; Xin Er and Yue Er are both better than them.

Two snaps.

Qiu Sheng and Wen Cai both covered their faces and sat on the ground.

Tears welled up in their eyes; it's a pity these two weren't women, otherwise, they could have evoked a similar feeling.

All I can say right now is "disgusting".

next moment.

Qiu Sheng and Wen Cai, who were pretending to be weak, saw that their master had started to smoke.

It's the kind of steam that's truly like water boiling and emitting smoke.

"Holy crap, we've gotten to know our master?"

"Wait, has he become an immortal?"

Before Wencai could finish speaking, he received another slap across the face.

Jingjing glared at the two of them:

"Don't speak, just watch!"

Immediately afterwards, the two of them opened their eyes wide.

Because, as their master's expression changed, a layer of new flesh and blood began to grow out of the wound that had originally been severed at the shoulder.

After witnessing this scene.

Wisps of pale golden flame appeared from the infant Cheng Xiao.

Finally, it coalesced into a single mass.

It was injected into Uncle Nine's body through golden needles.

Lin Jiu gritted his teeth and widened his eyes.

At that moment, a black mechanical ring appeared above Lin Jiu's head without him even noticing.

Centered on the mechanical ring, with a radius of one meter.

A distorted stream of air descended from above and landed on Lin Jiu.

Simu and Jiale also sensed something was wrong, but they knew it was to help them suppress Lin Jiu.

Both of them gritted their teeth and tried their best to keep quiet.

The appearance of the mechanical ring finally pinned Lin Jiu firmly to the spot.

A peculiar sensation came from the broken shoulder.

Despite the continued excruciating pain, the unique sensation of flesh and blood regenerating invigorated him. (End of Chapter)