Corpse Retriever.

Chapter 485

Previously, when Wu Xing received the hint from his grandfather that the mountain peak had been cut down, he was filled with mixed feelings and did not know how to face this matter.

Often, the idea of ​​following one's heart is just empty talk, because those who truly understand their own hearts will not struggle with making choices.

Ling Wuxing felt very lucky; he had been given a chance to choose again and was finally able to face his own heart.

In this way, let alone whether one is qualified to become the Dragon King, even if one does become one, can such a Dragon King, looking back over a thousand years and looking back over a hundred generations, hold his head high amidst the intersecting gazes of generations of Dragon Kings across the ages?

Looking at his grandfather being bombarded by lightning in the Thunder Pool, the panic and shock in Ling Wuxing's eyes gradually faded. Instead of concern and worry, a hint of undisguised disdain shone through his clear eyes.

A low growl escaped Mu Yang's throat as he struggled to support himself against the thunder and raised his head.

He saw the expression on his grandson's face, but countless flashes of lightning appeared before him, leading him to subconsciously believe that his vision and consciousness were being distorted.

At this moment, invisible rays of light, unseen by ordinary people, pierced through the rock wall, shot into the Thunder Pool, and enveloped Ling Muyang.

This is the spirit of the Dragon King of the Ling family, helping to resolve the karmic backlash.

Ling Wuxing sighed silently in his heart.

The ancestral dragon kings were unaware of what their grandfather had done; they were simply acting on instinct to provide protection.

This made the Five Elements feel that the ancestral Dragon Kings were not getting their due.

Looking around, he felt even more sorrow for this Dragon King's gate.

What's even more ridiculous is that he himself is a beneficiary of all this. Without the abundant resources provided by his family, he wouldn't have been able to progress so quickly and surpass his peers.

Ling Wuxing: "Hehehe..."

After receiving the protection of the Dragon King's spirit, the raging thunder gradually subsided, allowing Mu Yang to straighten his back. However, his body was covered in charred soot, and in many places, his bones were exposed.

Clearly, this soul just paid an extremely heavy price.

"What...are you laughing at?"

Not only did the Five Elements not stop, but they laughed even more unrestrainedly.

A bolt of lightning shot out from Mu Yang's eyes.

"boom!"

Ling Wuxing was sent flying, his back slamming against the rock wall. However, even as he slid to the ground, he continued to laugh.

"It seems that he has truly crushed your spirit. Wu Xing, you have disappointed me greatly. A man of your family should face the thunder head-on and never admit defeat."

Ling Wuxing wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and asked in return:

"Grandpa, you have also disappointed me. The Dragon King of the generation you lit the lamp was Lord Qin, so why are you still alive now?"

"Hahahahaha..."

This time, it was Mu Yang's turn to laugh. The charred patches on his body caused by the lightning kept cracking open, revealing tender flesh that looked like many mouths laughing together.

After a long while, Mu Yang stopped:

"Now that's more like a family."

Ling Wuxing didn't want to say anything more. He stood up and planned to return to his cave, pack his things, and move to a place where his family didn't know about him.

Ling Muyang's voice rang out again:

"Five Elements, Grandpa likes you the way you are now. Keep it up, and you have a chance, a great chance."

Ling Wuxing stopped in his tracks, didn't turn around, and simply asked calmly:
"Grandpa, are you still not going to admit defeat?"

"It's not the first time we've lost. Grandpa can afford to lose. Besides, no matter how many times we lose, our Ling family will still be the winner in the end."

Because of him, he can only be the loser.

It's just a matter of waiting a little longer, letting Dragon King Qin and Dragon King Liu indulge in their sweet dreams for a while longer.

Hehehe,
They thought they had finally achieved revival, unaware that what they were holding in their hands like precious treasures were the final death knells of two dragon kings' gates.

The five men walked out, and the stone gate behind them slowly closed.

Standing outside the door, Ling Wuxing could still hear his grandfather's words echoing in his ears.

He knew that his grandfather must possess some kind of secret that he himself was unaware of.

At the same time, Ling Wuxing recalled the special connection between the Ling family's thunder magic and thunder whip that the young man had specifically asked him about outside the gate of Lu Family Manor.

He didn't know if there was any connection between the two things, but he had a vague feeling that the secret his grandfather held might have been known to the boy himself long ago.

Given the boy's style, it's impossible that he wouldn't prepare in advance. Even if he knew he would lose in the end, wouldn't he at least prepare before he lost...?

"Shall we let the death knell toll first in your house?"

……

Ming family.

The Sun Gathering Array above the roof was operating rapidly, but array masters kept fainting from the cold and were quickly dragged down to be replaced by others; people were constantly transporting ice blocks into the bottom, but no matter how much they transported, the temperature inside remained scorching hot, and the ice blocks melted as soon as they were put in, sending up waves of heat.

Ming Qinyun lay on the bed, her condition extremely critical. The Grand Elder personally lit a life lamp for her by her bedside.

The candlelight was as faint as a bean, and could go out at any moment.

Ming Qinyun herself completely lost consciousness.

All the elders present knew that this was not a simple case of qi deviation, but a severe karmic backlash disguised as a demonic possession.

If the spirit of the Dragon King in the family still exists, they can still provide relief and protection. But the problem is, the Ming family no longer has any spirits.

The mistress, already in a very bad state, was directly subjected to a terrible karmic backlash.

The Ming family is already in dire straits. If it loses its leader at this critical moment, the entire family will likely feel hopeless about the future of the clan.

The elders in the bedroom were the core of power in the Ming family. They knew very well that the matriarch's recent decisions and arrangements had failed and made the family's situation worse and worse.

At this moment, no one harbored resentment, and no one even considered changing the head of the household.

Because they knew very well that the Ming family had reached a point where if they didn't gamble, they would have to watch themselves perish with the passing of time. Only by continuing to gamble could they find a glimmer of hope.

Even if she is a general who never gives up despite repeated defeats, she is still a general. As long as she is there, the Ming family can still find a way to stay at the gambling table for the time being.

Ming Qinyun opened her eyes.

Just as the elders were about to breathe a sigh of relief, Ming Qinyun's eyes, which had been open, were forced to close again.

After a while, Ming Qinyun opened her eyes again. This time she did not close them again, but her open eyes were filled with white.

She struggled to wake herself up; she had no shortage of such will. However, the stronger her will to fight, the more severe the damage to her body became.

The Grand Elder said, "Madam, please rest. Don't continue. Please rest."

Second Elder: "Mistress, don't worry, we're here to look after this house. You can take a rest for now."

Third Elder: "Yes, Madam, you should take good care of yourself first. Our Ming family is in a bad situation, but we are not so bad as to be short of time to recuperate."

The other elders also offered their advice, all of them eagerly hoping that Ming Qinyun could awaken, but not in this way, and certainly not at this cost.

The mistress's body has reached a dangerous critical point. If she is not careful, her body will completely decay, which would mean the death of the mistress as a "person".

With the Ming family's expertise in soul forging, combined with the matriarch's own strength, it wouldn't be difficult for them to exist as a soul detached from their bodies.

But can the mighty Dragon King's family really accept an "evil spirit" as the head of the family?
Ming Qinyun stopped struggling and opened her eyes.

Her lips moved slightly, her voice incredibly soft, but fortunately, the elders present had exceptionally keen hearing and were able to catch what she was trying to say.

"I...didn't go...that...jinx...woman went..."

Ming Qinyun had already sensed who had attacked her.

The karmic backlash that he should have been able to avoid suddenly struck him so violently; this was something the young man was definitely not capable of doing now.

Only Liu Yumei, only she, could use the Liu family's feng shui techniques to trace and sever the sword of cause and effect, even across thousands of miles.

"We...we were...tricked...by that kid..."

“That kid… a menace… a freak… mentally unstable…”

Ming Yuwan died in the Yu family. That boy was also in that wave. The calamity of the Yu family was transferred to the Ming family, and the Ming family was weakened.

That kid persuaded the Great Emperor of Fengdu to descend upon the Ming family through Lujiazhuang, ultimately extinguishing the spirit of the Ming family's Dragon King and causing the Ming family to suffer a second blow.

This time, the Ming family members who temporarily went mad with evil spirits are definitely all dead, and the second layer of defense left on the perimeter will also inevitably suffer the same fate. The Ming family will lose a large number of its core members, which is undoubtedly a huge blow to the Ming family at present, and may even cause the family to face a crisis of discontinuity. This is the third blow.

The once-prosperous Dragon King's Mansion has been utterly ravaged by a mere youth. The Ming family may indeed need to continue gambling to survive, but they cannot continue gambling in this manner.

"My matter... news..."

Second Elder: "Mistress, rest assured, the news has been kept very secret this time. What happened to you will never be known outside the ancestral home."

"Stupid...idiot..."

Ming Qinyun's eyelids twitched with anger at the Second Elder's response.

She already knows that it was Liu Yumei who targeted her. What's the point of blocking the news at home? If she sits at home and doesn't hear any news, won't she spread it around in the martial arts world?

At that time, even more serious tests will frequently occur, making the situation worse.

The First Elder quickly gestured for the Second Elder to shut up and said, "Mistress, please give your orders."

"My matter...the news...is going public..."

"Yes, Madam, we will arrange for the public announcement immediately."

"Three days later...an obituary will be announced to the martial arts world...saying that I have died and my soul has vanished...a grand funeral will be held for me..."

Upon hearing this order, the elders all looked astonished.

The mistress is currently unable to move and has lost most of the functions of a normal person, but she is clearly still alive, and it seems that she can continue to maintain this state, which is similar to a full-body stroke, for a long time.

"If you want to keep gambling... you have to keep some capital... get off the table first... so you can... come back to the table later..."

Once her "death" is announced to the martial arts world, it will be tantamount to voluntarily declaring the collapse of the pillar of the Dragon King Ming family. From then on, although the Ming family will still bear the name of the Dragon King's family, its overall status in the martial arts world will inevitably plummet.

In the eyes of other top powers, the Ming family was practically reduced to a lamb that could be slaughtered and eaten at any time.

But as long as you are weak enough, your future will almost certainly be even weaker, which can make gourmets more patient. After all, the meat is rotten at the bottom of the pot, so there is no rush to pick it up while it is still hot.

At the same time, that kid's next revenge shouldn't be aimed at the Ming family. It's not that Ming Qinyun is naive enough to think that the kid will be satisfied with this and stop there. That kid is bound to destroy the Ming family, but he will also consider the cost of each move. If the next "cut" falls on the Ming family, it won't be so worthwhile for him.

in this way,

Firstly, the Ming family can become relatively safer for the time being, and secondly, they can assume that they no longer need to place bets on this confrontation, thus preserving their capital.

Secondly, the tragic state of the Ming family could deeply shock other top powers, making them no longer hesitate and determined to unite against Qin Liu. Otherwise, they might be the next to fall into the same predicament as the Ming family.

The Elder said, “Madam, please rest assured that we will do as you command and hold a grand funeral for you.”

Mingqin Yun:
"Funeral invitation...don't forget to send it to...Liu Yumei..."

……

"boom!"

Uncle Qin's killing spree is coming to an end.

Aunt Liu's arrival greatly improved his efficiency. His fists could dismantle any group or resistance, and those who scattered and fled would soon be overwhelmed by the swarm of insects.

Moreover, all the blood and flesh remains scattered across the mountains became food for the Gu worms under Aunt Liu's command.

This combination is like Uncle Qin cutting pig feed in front, while Aunt Liu is responsible for feeding the livestock.

Finally, Uncle Qin smashed the chest of the last person with a punch, followed by a kick that crushed his head.

Uncle Qin closed his eyes and tilted his head back slightly.

His clothes had long since fallen apart, leaving him completely bare-chested, and he had many new injuries, but none of them were serious.

This was both a catharsis and a reflection. Ah Ting was right; after the killing, I felt much better, with a sense of relaxation and tranquility from the inside out.

A moment later, Uncle Qin opened his eyes and looked at Aunt Liu.

Aunt Liu was standing above the swarm of insects, rising and falling with the black waves.

Uncle Qin: "They're all dead."

Aunt Liu: "Are they all dead?"

Uncle Qin re-examined his surroundings.

Aunt Liu raised her hand, and the Gu worms under her feet spread outwards wildly, expanding their coverage by reducing their density, like a blackboard eraser, regularly "wiping" this area.

As a result, three people who were hiding were "squeezed out" of their disguises.

Some of them relied on special secret methods, while others used fortuitous opportunities and tools. In short, they all used extremely clever means to successfully conceal themselves and avoid Uncle Qin's previous round of slaughter.

Unfortunately, no matter how skillful the invisibility, it cannot completely transform a person into a living one. The sophisticated method of hiding was broken by Aunt Liu in the simplest and most unpretentious way.

Uncle Qin smiled somewhat embarrassedly, then rushed over one by one and killed the three men without any suspense.

The mistress said not to leave a single one, so not a single one will be left.

All pleas and cries for mercy were ignored, because if the roles were reversed, they would never give Xiao Yuan a chance to beg for mercy and live.

Aunt Liu walked up to Uncle Qin, traced a line on his chest with her fingertip, and said, "I'll apply the medicine to you later."

Uncle Qin: "It's a small matter, nothing to worry about, there's no need."

Aunt Liu: "This way the scabs heal faster. Don't you want to have to stay at Big Beard's house again after you go home because you're afraid Uncle Sanjiang will see it?"

Uncle Qin shook his head: "Then apply the medicine."

Aunt Liu opened her palm, and several small Gu worms flew down. These were the ones that had undergone the greatest changes during this predation, and Aunt Liu selected them to be the mother worms for the next use.

Immediately, Aunt Liu raised her other arm and pointed diagonally forward.

The swarm of insects rushed away, piling up and gathering until finally forming a tower-like structure, tall and magnificent.

The dead, who should have covered the mountains and fields, were all inside the bellies of the Gu worms; this tower was essentially built with their flesh and blood.

Aunt Liu clapped her hands and said, "Let's go pick up the young lady."

When Uncle Qin and Aunt Liu re-entered Tingfeng Gorge, they couldn't find Miss Liu, but only saw Old Madam Liu sitting on a rock.

Aunt Liu immediately stepped forward to take Liu Yumei's pulse.

The pulse is weak, and the body is frail.

Aunt Liu: "This shouldn't be happening. This far exceeds the limits of what you could achieve by using the secret technique. What have you been doing in secret this time?"

Liu Yumei: "It's nothing, it's alright."

Aunt Liu: "Do you still want to take care of your great-grandchildren? Have you forgotten the three baskets of surnames you chose for yourself? The surnames are Li, Qin, and Liu. Who knows, you might have to take care of three children in three batches."

Liu Yumei: "Whether you're surnamed Qin or Liu, it's not like you can't have children."

Aunt Liu: "How can that be the same?"

Liu Yumei: "It's the same. You gave birth, and I'll take care of them just like I took care of A Li."

Aunt Liu's face lit up with joy at first; the old lady's words implied she was being treated like a daughter. But Aunt Liu immediately became serious and said:
"Elder Yumei, please be serious. I'm talking to you about something important. If you don't take good care of your health, you really won't have many years left to live."

Liu Yumei: "Elder Ting, please be serious. If you don't hurry up and have a baby, the New Year will be approaching, and you won't be able to have one even if you want to."

Both men laughed.

Uncle Qin smiled too.

Liu Yumei glared at him sideways.

Uncle Qin shrank back, no longer daring to laugh.

Aunt Liu gently rested her head on Liu Yumei's lap: "Grandma, I can tell you're really happy right now."

"So many people have died, if we don't celebrate, wouldn't their deaths have been in vain?"

Liu Yumei never returned to Mujia Village. From now on, Xiao Yuan would have the final say on the village's layout, and it would no longer be her concern.

With Aunt Liu's help, Liu Yumei walked out of the canyon and saw the "Jingguan" (a mound of stones) that Aunt Liu had personally built in front of her from a distance.

A thoughtful look appeared in Liu Yumei's eyes.

Aunt Liu: "Grandma, if you don't like it and think it's too high-profile, I'll have Ali remove it."

Liu Yumei:
"Why did you push it? It looks weird."
It should be placed here so that everyone who needs to see it can see it.

Dragon King Qin and Dragon King Liu have returned.

Then this martial arts world should also abide by some rules!

(End of this chapter)