What do you mean by saying that the corpses I sew are all ominous creatures?

Old Wang pondered for a moment, then shook his head: "That's hard to say."

Meridian repair is a slow and meticulous process that requires at least several months of rest.

It is uncertain when he will wake up.

It might take two or three days if things go quickly, but it could take up to half a month if things go slowly.

During this period, they can only be kept warm using nutrient solutions and special medicines from our bureau.

Upon hearing this result, I nodded slightly.

Although broken meridians sound scary, as long as one is still alive, with the resources of the Folklore Bureau, there is always a way to slowly restore them.

Besides, I still have over 300,000 merit points in my account that I haven't used.

If the subsequent repair of the meridians becomes too troublesome, I can exchange some rare and precious medicinal materials from the General Administration for Li Qing to use.

Just then, Jin Wanliang finished his phone call and walked over from the other end of the corridor.

After hearing Old Wang's diagnosis, he waved his hand and patted his chest with great righteousness.

"Alright, as long as the person doesn't die, it's fine."

Jin Wanliang looked at me, a rare seriousness appearing on his smooth face.

"Brother Chen, you've been working yourself to the bone in the south these past few days, and you're exhausted. Go back and get some rest."

I'll stay here tonight to keep an eye on him. I've already handed over my business dealings, so I'll keep an eye on him for the next few days.

I looked at Jin Wanliang, and then at Li Qing, who had been wheeled out by the nurses and was about to be transferred to the special intensive care unit.

Li Qing was covered in tubes, and although his face was still pale, his breathing had become much more stable.

Since someone is taking care of me, and the doctor said that Li Qing doesn't have any major problems, there's no need for me to stay in the hospital any longer.

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Lao Jin."

I nodded to him without refusing.

"Let's go, I'll take you home."

Lu Yan spoke up from the side, then turned to instruct the folk customs bureau staff to assist the doctor with the hospitalization procedures.

A dozen minutes later, I got into the passenger seat of Lu Yan's black SUV.

In the night, the streets of Jiangcheng are no longer as bustling as they were during the day.

The streetlights cast a dim, yellowish glow, receding into the distance in rows.

A few 24-hour convenience stores that were still open occasionally flashed by outside the car window, exuding a sense of the city's vibrant atmosphere.

The car was quiet, and Lu Yan was focused on driving.

"Don't think about anything after you get back, just get a good night's sleep."

While waiting at the traffic light, Lu Yan turned her head and glanced at me, her voice echoing in the carriage.

"I will report the situation in southern Xinjiang immediately."

If I get any new information about Hei Li or that orphan of the Sang family, I'll let you know as soon as possible.

"Okay, thank you."

I leaned back in my chair and responded with a sound of agreement.

The car drove smoothly all the way and finally stopped at the entrance of that familiar alley in the old street.

After saying goodbye to Lu Yan, I opened the car door and walked into the alley alone.

A night breeze blew by, bringing a touch of coolness.

The rustic wooden signboard of Tingyuxuan hung quietly in the night.

I took out my key and opened the door. The familiar surroundings made me completely relax.

I went up the wooden stairs to the third floor, opened the door to my room, and casually turned on the light switch on the wall.

Everything in the room was the same as before, except that it lacked a sense of human presence.

I walked to the bedside, preparing to take off my coat and go take a shower, but my gaze inadvertently fell on the constant-temperature jade box in the corner.

That box contained the snake eggs that Third Master Liu had entrusted to me.

During my trip to southern Xinjiang, I haven't had a chance to check on its condition.

With a slight thought, I stepped to the jade box, reached out and grasped the edge of the lid, and gently lifted it upwards.

The moment the box was opened, a warm yet subtly oppressive aura emanated from it.

Almost at the same time, I felt a sudden, intense turmoil in my chest!

The six-winged golden centipede that had been quietly lying dormant on my skin seemed to have been greatly stimulated and uncontrollably flew out from the collar of my clothes.

"Buzz—"

With a faint but rapid flapping sound, the golden streak of light suddenly stopped in mid-air.

I stood there, watching the Gu King, who was usually very docile towards me, now hovering in mid-air, about two meters away from the jade box.

Its six transparent wings vibrated at an extremely high frequency, and a faint red glow emanated from its golden carapace.

However, although it was provoked, it did not launch an attack easily, nor did it approach.

It just hovered anxiously in the air.

He looked as if he had encountered some kind of natural enemy.

He exuded a strong sense of hostility, but at the same time, he was also deeply wary and dared not cross the line.

I squinted slightly, looking at the blue snake egg lying quietly in the box, and suddenly it dawned on me.

Centipedes and snakes are both among the five poisonous creatures, and they are often used together in Gu poison techniques.

Although the six-winged golden centipede is the king of Gu, ordinary venomous snakes can only be drained dry in front of it.

But this snake egg is no ordinary snake.

It is the only bloodline of Master Liu, and it has also absorbed the enormous blood and energy power within the dragon's horn.

The snake transforms into a dragon, and the dragon transforms into a jiao.

The life force gestating within this snake egg instinctively carries a hint of the dragon's might as a superior being.

This suppression from the depths of its bloodline instilled in the six-winged golden centipede, a Gu worm, an instinctive fear and rejection.

After confirming that the snake egg was in the same condition as before, and its warm luster was even brighter than it had been a few days ago, I did not linger any longer.

I reached out and closed the lid of the jade box again, fastening the latch.

A soft "click" sounded.

With the jade box completely sealed, that warm and smooth aura was completely shut out.

The six-winged golden centipede, which was pacing anxiously in mid-air, immediately slowed down the frequency of its wing vibrations.

It circled twice in the air, seemingly to confirm that the aura that it feared had indeed disappeared.

I stretched out my right hand, palm open, to signal it to come over.

However, although the Gu King calmed down, it stubbornly refused to fly back onto me.

It seemed to have developed some kind of psychological trauma from the room, turning around and flying towards the door, finally landing steadily on the wooden door frame outside the door.

Then, it folded its wings and lay there quietly, motionless.

Seeing its sullen expression, I couldn't help but laugh.

"Whatever you want."

I muttered something to myself, too lazy to force it.

Anyway, no one usually comes up to the third floor of Tingyuxuan.

Li Qing was lying in the hospital, and Jin Wanliang was taking care of her.

If it wants to lie on the door frame like a door god, then let it lie there.

Then, I turned around and went into the bathroom, where I took a long, hot shower to wash away all my fatigue.

After drying my hair, I lay down on the comfortable bed, without even consciously circulating my evil energy, and closed my eyes, falling into a deep sleep.