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Chapter 201 I got wiped out instantly, me?

Burning corpses is normal in this era, but if it is proposed to dig up graves, or even to exhume the corpses of the ancestors of the White Plum Sect, it will inevitably cause some opposition.

Therefore, Bai Xuan needs evidence.

His approach was very simple.

He carried a shovel directly to a nearby cemetery, where the dead were hastily buried, located in a remote corner of Meishan.

Bai Xuan picked up a shovel and started loosening the soil around a grave.

The nun Yulong, who had come along, frowned but did not stop them.

Thanks to Bai Xuan's efficient digging, he reached the corpse in just a few minutes.

In this era, ordinary people certainly didn't have coffins; at most, they would be wrapped in straw mats and buried.

Just as Bai Xuan's shovel struck the corpse, a hand suddenly emerged from the mud and tore at his right leg. At the same time, a mud-covered head emerged from the mud and bit at Bai Xuan's right leg.

Pong——!
Bai Xuan smashed it down with a shovel, knocking it back into the ground. The impact caused ripples to spread across the ground within a radius of several meters.

"See?" Bai Xuan turned to the people who had followed him and said, "Burying this body here is not safe at all."

Just as she finished speaking, a female disciple of the White Plum Sect cried out as a hand emerged from the ground and grabbed her ankle. Terrified, she screamed and hurriedly drew her sword, stabbing it into the ground. However, no matter how many times she stabbed it, the corpse demon did not die.

It was only when Bai Xuan swung his shovel and chopped off the corpse's head that the ghoul stopped.

“Ghouls are all transformed corpses, so to get rid of them you must destroy their heads.” Bai Xuan demonstrated on the spot: “The head is a weak point, attacking other places is useless.”

The nun Yulong slowly exhaled a breath of turbid air and instructed, "You all stay here and guard this cemetery. If you find any corpses that have risen from the dead, kill them immediately."

More than a dozen disciples were ordered to stay behind, but their faces were all grim, and they seemed somewhat frightened.

Seeing this, Bai Xuan added, "Ghouls only have instincts, no self-awareness. Just treat them like dead pig meat; they can move and bite, that's all."

The Daoist nun Yulong led the way, with Bai Xuan following behind. He asked, "Where to next?"

"You mean when you say that all corpses must be burned?"

“Those who have turned to bones are not needed, but those who were recently buried and whose bodies have not completely decomposed must be dealt with,” Bai Xuan said. “For example, the two guest elders of the White Plum Sect who passed away some time ago.”

Yu Long suddenly turned around: "You've investigated the White Plum Sect? You, a peony from the Hundred Herbs Hall, seem to know far too much."

She became wary.

Bai Xuan sighed: "I know a lot, but I won't harm you or the White Plum Sect."

Yu Long said in a low voice, "How can you prove it?"

"I know your true identity..." Bai Xuan transmitted his voice secretly.

The nun Yulong froze instantly, her pupils contracting: "How did you know?"

Bai Xuan scratched his cheek awkwardly: "Because we are related by blood..."

The slight killing intent that had been building up in Yu Long's eyes immediately faded: "I have indeed heard that I may have a twin brother."

Bai Xuan sighed slowly. In order to pass this trial, Lao Deng put on a great performance: "I only found out not long ago that you were actually in the White Plum Sect, so I wanted to confirm it in person. After seeing you, I was basically certain of the answer."

Yu Long's last trace of hostility vanished instantly, and she gave a soft, bitter smile: "Why did you come looking for me? It's fine if I stay here...."

“If Master Yu Hua were still here, everything would be fine, but the current Bai Mei Sect…” Bai Xuan stopped and looked at the Bai Mei Sect’s buildings: “It’s very dangerous.”

"Because of the plague?"

"It's not the plague, but the people spreading it behind the scenes," Bai Xuan said. "Have you heard that the Heavenly Demons are rampaging in Qingzhou and have already destroyed several cities?"

"Isn't that just a rumor?"

Bai Xuan slowly shook his head: "I suspect that it has already set its sights on the White Plum Sect. On the way to Qingzhou, I have seen a lot and have been secretly investigating. The situation in Qingzhou is quite chaotic, and the other party is acting recklessly here. As the largest existing Jianghu force in Qingzhou, the White Plum Sect cannot avoid it."

If Bai Xuan had said that before, Daoist Yulong would probably have only been wary, but wouldn't have taken it too seriously.

But now, with Yu Long's help, Bai Xuan has gained the Daoist nun's trust.

With the added backstory of his long journey to find his relatives, coupled with his righteous act of saving lives as a disciple of Baicaotang, and the fact that he did indeed have some research on the plague and had found the corpse demon... his words became extremely weighty and persuasive to Daoist Yulong.

Yu Long paused for a few seconds, looked at the young man in white, and slowly asked, "Did you come to the White Plum Sect specifically to tell me this?"

"I actually want to persuade you to run away with me," Bai Xuan said expressionlessly. "But you probably won't agree."

The nun Yulong felt a pang of guilt and gratitude upon learning the truth: "I'm sorry, but I cannot betray my sect, especially at this time..."

Bai Xuan interrupted, "Since you've decided to stay, then you must nip the danger in the bud... As I said, not a single corpse demon can be left alive!"

Yu Long nodded and said seriously, "I will go and inform the sect leader and persuade her to allow us to cremate the corpses. Don't worry, I won't make things difficult for you."

Watching Yulong's retreating figure as she sped away.

Bai Xuan pondered to himself that he had already gained Yu Long's trust, and this operation of changing his identity was very successful. He should be able to eliminate the factors causing chaos within the White Plum Sect in advance.

The Heavenly Demons employ a variety of methods to invade.

Solving one aspect will allow us to buy as much time as possible.

As for Fan Qingshuang's side...

She doesn't have to do anything.

Her only task was to try to distract Chu Binghe.

Ok……

It should be effective.

As Bai Xuan was thinking this, he was about to take a step forward when a sense of crisis suddenly struck him.

It was like stepping barefoot on ice; in the dead of winter, the breath of death was kissing his throat.

He had no weapon in his hand, but that did not prevent him from unleashing all his cultivation energy in an instant, condensing it into a frost sword. The frost sword energy roared past as he slashed backward, the sword energy instantly surging and sweeping across.

This sword is named 'No Regrets'.

It can be said that once the sword is drawn, there is no turning back; once the sword is drawn, there is no way to retreat.

Bai Xuan had thought that this sword strike would be enough to force his opponent back, or at least allow him to see what the opponent's face looked like. However, the next moment he felt his vision turn into pure blackness.

Once again, that feeling of drifting in a dark river surged up.

……

……

……

Although he was dead, Bai Xuan's consciousness never ceased.

He was killed in an instant, without even feeling any pain.

It was like blinking, and then you heard the 'ding-ding-ding' sound of Jesus turning a DJ set.

It was too fast; there wasn't even time to react.

They didn't even see who the attacker was.

"Got killed instantly?"

"me?"

Bai Xuan found it hard to accept.

He was instantly killed.

Old Deng, who has lived for thousands of years, was killed instantly... Even when the number 5 became 2.5, he shouldn't have died so easily. At least he left behind a last message.

Not right.

Ten or even nine points are wrong.

Although Bai Xuan's cultivation level was not high, the person who could instantly kill him must have been at least at the seventh level of the Outer Realm, leaving him completely powerless to fight back. They must have been at least a Grandmaster.

So here's the question... who exactly killed him?
Yulong Daoist nun did initially want to kill him after his identity was discovered, but she later abandoned her murderous intent.

It's also highly unlikely that she would actually kill her own 'family member'.

Even if the lie is exposed, there's no need to take drastic measures immediately; at least arrest them and ask about their motives.

From this perspective, the White Plum Faction should have had no reason to kill.

Could it be a celestial demon?
While it's possible, the probability is very low.

Could it be that there are still Heavenly Demon's henchmen and assassins within the White Plum Sect?
That's true. After all, the Heavenly Demon is a Heavenly Realm expert. If he really had subordinates lying in wait beforehand, it would be somewhat plausible.

A beam of light appeared in the darkness before my eyes.

Another restart.

Bai Xuan had just sat up when he felt the familiar impact of fleshy bouncing.

Fan Qingshuang hugged her again, her body slowly relaxing from its tense state.

Just like that saying goes—after a slight shiver, everything calmed down.

Bai Xuan suspected that the girl was treating him like a cigarette, occasionally poking at him to take a few puffs to relieve her tension.

However, you can't expect a horse to run without wanting it to eat grass.

Bai Xuan gently patted her back: "Are you feeling better?"

Fan Qingshuang nodded gently, stood up and said, "I'm just... a little nervous."

Bai Xuan asked, "So, what happened after I died?"

One's own death will not immediately end the trial.

Fan Qingshuang retained her freedom of movement even after Bai Xuan's death.

In a two-player team, if one player dies, the game will not be forced to restart.

In the Ganges.

This mechanism allows one to understand what happens after one's death.

“I don’t know much either. After your body was discovered, the entire White Plum Sect was thrown into a state of panic and tension.” Fan Qingshuang explained, “Me too. Because I was an outsider and knew you, I was placed under house arrest and control by Chu Binghe under the pretext of protection.”

"I was only able to escape on the second day after the Heavenly Demons attacked. By the time I reached the formation, it was still too late. Although the White Plum Sect did not fall into internal strife, it was still no match for the Heavenly Demons."

Bai Xuan thought for a moment and then asked, "Did you encounter Daoist Yulong in the back mountain?"

Fan Qingshuang shook her head: "No this time, the back mountain is basically unguarded... and I didn't encounter any corpse demons either."

"How much of a time difference?"

"This time it was thirty breaths off."

“We’re getting closer and closer.” Bai Xuan smiled. “It’s good news. It seems we’re getting closer and closer to figuring out the truth.”

Fan Qingshuang asked, "Who killed you?"

"I don't know," Bai Xuan said. "I didn't even see who it was."

"Is it a Heavenly Demon?"

"It's highly unlikely." Bai Xuan shook his head. "But... as long as we can figure out who it is, we might be able to find a way out."

"Because that person directly tried to kill me, something that had never happened before."

"Why kill me? Because I have indeed influenced what will happen next."

"Whether the other party is a lackey of the Heavenly Demon or anyone else... it is a foolish act to choose to attack me directly."

"This means that the person's identity is the key to understanding the situation."

"Therefore... all I need to do now is fish."

(End of this chapter)