Oh no! I've been reincarnated as a corpse!

The moment Nangong Yi saw the bounty, a face immediately popped into his mind.

He was so handsome that he was almost otherworldly, his skin was so white that he didn't look like a living person, and there was always a faint smile on his lips.

That's the guy!

He's a living corpse!

Moreover, he recalled the scene when that guy left that night.

In the blink of an eye, a giant zombie vanished into thin air.

He didn't even see how the other person got there!

If it's about invisibility, then it all matches up.

Living corpses are already rare, but what about living corpses that have mastered the ability to become invisible?

You probably couldn't find a second one like it in the entire Great Yan Dynasty.

The person they're looking for with this bounty is most likely that guy.

Nangong Yi felt a sense of surprise and uncertainty.

Having actually fought that zombie, he knew better than anyone how strange it was.

His intelligence is unbelievably high, his physical strength is ridiculously strong, and most importantly, he is not bloodthirsty at all!

He immediately sensed that this zombie was probably no ordinary being.

Now that someone has offered a large reward for his capture, it confirms my suspicions.

The reward notice clearly states that one hundred spirit stones can be obtained simply for providing valid clues!

One hundred!

How much did the Demon Suppression Division give him after he risked his life to kill that rat demon?

This bounty is several times higher than the reward he earned by risking his life!

Nangong Yi's gaze lingered on the bounty poster for a long time, his Adam's apple bobbing slightly.

It would be a lie to say I wasn't tempted.

He took a deep breath and looked down at the column for the principal.

Baiyun Temple, Wang Yixin.

The monks of Baiyun Temple?

Nangong Yi frowned slightly.

He had naturally heard of the famous Baiyun Temple.

Despite its seemingly ethereal name, which suggests a sanctuary of spiritual cultivation, it is actually a Yin-style sect that focuses on controlling corpses and creating puppets.

In this world where the Yin realm is rampant and corpses and evil spirits roam freely, the reputation of Yin cultivators is not good.

Nangong Yi had heard people say before that the yin and yang in the world are now out of balance, and that yin cultivators are more likely to go into qi deviation than ordinary cultivators.

that's the truth.

Many of the corpse demons and yin demons that wreak havoc in various places are out-of-control yin cultivators.

Therefore, although Baiyun Temple is considered a major sect in the entire Nanling County, and it is said that there is a Golden Core expert of the third realm in the sect, its strength is comparable to that of Xuanying Sword Sect.

However, in terms of reputation, it is far inferior to the Xuan Ying Sword Sect.

It is even said that the major sects in Nanling County are intentionally or unintentionally ostracizing and suppressing Baiyun Temple.

However, given that Baiyun Temple primarily focuses on controlling corpses, it's understandable that they would be interested in this living corpse.

After all, that zombie was indeed quite special.

For the cultivators of Baiyun Temple, these living corpses, which possess intelligence, strong physiques, and the ability to become invisible, are simply the perfect material for refining corpse puppets.

Nangong Yi stood in front of the mission board, his eyes gleaming, staring at the bounty poster for a long time.

Finally, he slowly exhaled a breath of stale air and withdrew his gaze.

Forget it.

The zombie had spared his life before.

Although Nangong Yi was not a saint, he was not an ungrateful villain either.

This time, press the button on this message.

Repay kindness with kindness, and repay evil with evil.

This is his martial art.

A martial arts master cannot go against his own conscience.

At best, one's martial arts path will stagnate; at worst, there is a risk of going mad and turning into a demon who only knows how to kill.

Nangong Yi muttered to himself, "That settles everything!"

He turned around and prepared to leave.

Just then, a hearty laugh came from behind: "Brother Nangong, you're here too?"

Nangong Yi turned around and saw a man in white walking towards him with a smile, waving a folding fan.

The man in white was quite handsome and had a tall, upright figure, always attracting attention as he walked through the market.

Nangong Yi used to envy this guy's looks, since many female cultivators liked that kind of appearance.

But after seeing that ethereal, otherworldly face of the living corpse, he felt that this person was just so-so.

The newcomer was named Wang Tao. Like him, he was also a rogue cultivator who made a living by taking on tasks from the Demon Suppression Division and the market.

However, Wang Tao was much luckier than him.

Relying on his good looks, this guy gained the favor of many older female cultivators and never lacked cultivation resources.

Wang Tao was nearly twenty years younger than him, but his cultivation level had already caught up with his.

Those female cultivators are all quite old, how could Wang Tao bring himself to kiss them?

That's absolutely despicable!

Nangong Yi felt a pang of jealousy.

The two had worked together on several missions before and their relationship was fairly good.

He nodded and said casually, "Yes, I just finished a mission from the Demon Suppression Division, so I came to browse the market."

Wang Tao snapped his folding fan shut, putting on a refined and cultured air, but Nangong Yi knew perfectly well that this guy was just putting on an act; deep down, he was just like him, a real martial artist.

"The Demon Suppression Division's mission doesn't even involve calling on brothers? Brother Nangong, you're so disloyal!"

Nangong Yi remained noncommittal: "It's just a lowly demon at the first level. I can handle it by myself. There's no need for two people to split the money."

He then changed the subject, tilting his chin slightly towards the quest sign: "You're here to find a quest?"

Wang Tao smiled and nodded: "That's right. I accompanied a sister in her cultivation a few days ago, and it got a bit boring, so I was just trying to kill some time."

As he spoke, Wang Tao looked at the task board.

He quickly raised an eyebrow, his face full of surprise, and exclaimed, "Wow! The cultivators at White Cloud Temple are really generous! Just for providing a single valid clue, they offer a hundred spirit stones!"

Nangong Yi glanced at him, his tone carrying a hint of persuasion: "I advise you to give up on this mission. Baiyun Temple is already disliked, and they are quite powerful. If even they need a target with a bounty, it can't be that simple. Be careful not to get the lamb but end up with a lot of trouble."

Wang Tao, however, didn't seem to care. He flicked open his folding fan again and said with a smile, "I'm not going to do it myself. Finding people is something I excel at. With such a big piece of meat in front of me, it would be a shame not to take a bite."

Nangong Yi's lips twitched, and he was speechless.

He had witnessed this guy's social skills firsthand.

He spends all his time mingling with female cultivators, who in turn belong to different circles.

In terms of being well-informed, Wang Tao is definitely one of the best among independent cultivators.

Even he sometimes had to ask Wang Tao for information.

Nangong Yi suddenly felt a little regretful.

With Wang Tao's extensive network of connections, he might actually be able to find the whereabouts of that zombie.

Is it too late for me to back out now?

One hundred spirit stones.

Nangong Yi felt his heart bleeding, as if it had been crushed by a hundred spirit stones.

Damn zombies!

Why didn't you just punch me to death back then?

That way I wouldn't be so conflicted now!

He took a deep breath, decided to avoid seeing it and leave.

"Suit yourself. I have something to do, so I'll be going now."

…………

Ten days later, at night.

The moonlight, as clear as water, poured down from the heavens, bathing the entire Qinglin Mountain Range in a cool, silvery glow.

A dark shadow flashed by on a mountaintop.

A tall, slender figure appeared silently on the giant rock at the mountain peak, his clothes fluttering softly in the night wind.

It was Lu You.

He sat cross-legged on the rock, resting his chin on his hand, gazing at the direction of Xiahe Village under the night sky, looking gloomy.

He never saw that guy surnamed Nangong again after that day.

In fact, he excitedly ran back to Xiahe Village the next day, wanting to find Nangong Yi for another match.

After all, the fight that day was quite enjoyable.

As a result, he secretly wandered around the small village for a long time but couldn't find a single person.

It wasn't until I learned he was hiding in the corner listening to the villagers chat that I discovered he had already packed up and left.

Lu You could only return disappointed.

During this time, he would go to the vicinity of Xiahe Village every few days, secretly hoping to run into Nangong Yi again.

Unfortunately, it never worked out.

Ugh.

Ten days after saying goodbye to Nangong, I miss him.

Although that guy looks like a bear, he's actually quite honest and a good sparring partner.

If Nangong isn't here, a little demon would be nice too.

At least let him stretch his muscles a bit.

After ten days without fighting, he felt like his fists were about to rust, and his whole body was itchy.

Especially three days ago, he successfully broke through to the late stage of the Living Corpse realm.

His physical strength increased dramatically.

He now felt he could kill that leopard-like monster from before.

He wanted to find someone to fight even more.

Just then, a sudden inspiration struck Lu You, and his eyes lit up.

and many more.

He remembered something.

The rat demon had previously mentioned that its master was some kind of demon from Qinglin Mountain.

Doesn't this mean that there are many demons and monsters living in Qinglin Mountain?

Lu You slapped his forehead, suddenly realizing what was going on.

He realized that his previous thinking had led him into a huge misconception.

The area outside the mountains is human territory, so where would he get so many monsters and demons to fight?

If you want to fight, of course you have to go into the mountains!

Thinking about it carefully, it makes sense. Wasn't there originally a monstrous leopard living in the small valley where I live now?

That was only the outer area of ​​Qinglin Mountain.

Go deeper, and you'll definitely encounter more and stronger monsters!

Why didn't I realize this before?

That's so stupid!

Thinking of this, Lu You excitedly leaped up from the rock, his whole body full of energy.

He made up his mind; he was going to find someone and have a good fight tonight.

With his cultivation breakthrough and the fact that he hadn't fought for ten days, he could clearly feel that bloodthirsty inner demon stirring.

The feeling was like something whispering in his ear, the voice soft and delicate, as if it were drifting from a great distance, but the content was so clear it sent chills down his spine.

"Let's go find some fresh flesh and blood to eat..."

"Just one bite, it's okay to just have a taste..."

"Look at those ordinary people in the village, how delicious they are..."

Lu You shook his head, banishing the voices from his mind, and a fighting spirit ignited in his eyes.

Let's go to the mountains!

Looking for monsters to fight!