Corpse Burier: I Can Nourish Corpse-Chapter 201 - 118: Time Moon Rune Array, Senior Brother Li Mu Decides to Enter Seclusion

Shan Yue Ru was taken aback and took two steps forward, "Back off, I told you to back off. Did I get any foul water on my hands?"

"Of course not. You, Senior Sister, have a beauty that makes the moon hide in shame; you are certainly one of the foremost celestial maidens in the Deadman Peak Cultivation Realm. Your hands are as white as jade—there's no prettier pair in all of Deadman Peak... I am the Corpse Nurturer, somewhat filthy, so I'm afraid of passing something unsavory to you, Senior Sister."

Wen Jiu spoke without hesitation.

Already praised you. 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶

Please don't come over!

Shan Yue Ru's appearance indeed was remarkable, coupled with being the Great Elder's direct disciple, she must have many suitors.

If he were touched in front of others, and the word got out, it wouldn't be difficult to imagine Li Mu and the others' reactions; it would surely become a thorn in the side for many. Although those suitors wouldn't dare move against him, it wouldn't be without trouble.

This person dislikes trouble most.

After speaking, Wen Jiu quickly cast a pleading glance towards Senior Brother Li Mu, whose face was still quite pale.

Li Mu saw this and smiled helplessly.

People admired Shan Yue Ru from afar, like the Moon-Gazing White Ape, could only look but not touch. Yet, Wen Jiu attracted Shan Yue Ru who kept approaching voluntarily, and instead, he avoided her, casting a plea for help toward Li Mu, truly setting him laughing.

"Fellow Daoist Shan, please stop teasing my junior brother." Li Mu spoke.

Shan Yue Ru did not stop her steps, appearing resolute in her decision to touch Wen Jiu, "This kid retreats every time he sees me, as if seeing a wolf. Cultivators of the Heterodox Dao usually indulge in decadence, yet this kid practices the Heterodox Dao like an ascetic of the Qi Cultivation Heartless Dao... Today, I'll touch his face!"

"Senior Brother, I heard you were injured; this is a bottle of Tier One Middle-Grade Healing Elixir... Junior brother shall retreat first." Wen Jiu hurriedly tossed the elixir pill over, saluted once more and quickly exited Li Mu's cultivation residence.

Shan Yue Ru saw this and was white with anger, "That kid... I've even stayed over at his house twice... yet he's still scared of me!"

The words fell.

Shan Yue Ru turned her head.

And saw Li Mu and others' faces frozen.

Shan Yue Ru was stunned, realizing her mistake, quickly gave an awkward smile, and shifted the topic.

"Fellow Daoist Li, for you to return safely this time and indirectly eradicate the traitors of the Ming Lineage, it truly is a blessing."

Yet, changing topics isn't as easy as it seems.

The previous words were relatively shocking.

She's slept over a few times.

If this got out, it would cause another stir, especially considering Shan Yue Ru is the Great Elder's direct disciple, admired and pursued by many.

Nonetheless, seeing Shan Yue Ru no longer mentioning it, they didn't dare bring it up either.

When Celestial Left Alliance was mentioned, Li Mu shuddered, "Everyone, if you venture into perilous grounds alone in the future, exercise great caution. This time, Elder Ming and others were calculated at every step by Yin Yang Dust of Celestial Left Alliance, truly leaving us powerless. If not for a mysterious Heterodox Cultivator saving us, even Master would have perished in Black Moon City because of me."

Upon these words.

Several people immediately discarded Shan Yue Ru's words.

Their expressions also turned ugly.

In a duel, less worried about losing or being outnumbered, as cultivation itself is defying heaven and fighting fate, but being calculated at every turn is truly hopeless.

Shan Yue Ru, while her expression was serious, felt no fear internally, "Everyone, do not fret excessively. Yin Yang Dust calculated every move but still lost this time? The Ming Lineage is virtually extinct... the turmoil caused by the Heterodox Dao over the years has finally reached a satisfactory conclusion."

"Indeed, and along with a mysterious Heterodox Cultivator aiding Deadman Peak, it's sure to turn peril into peace."

An Elder's direct disciple echoed.

The others chimed in with their opinions.

Li Mu did not speak further, merely trembling at the thought, as this time Deadman Peak nearly suffered a great blow due to Celestial Left Alliance and Cloud Mist Peak.

And the source of it all lies with him.

Ultimately, because he is weak.

"Perhaps I should learn from Junior Brother Wen, focus on harsh cultivation for a while." Li Mu whispered to himself internally.

Surviving narrowly in Black Moon City, he gained much enlightenment; no matter the reputation for slaughtering many for the Inspection Hall, it's all but illusory without sufficient strength, which shatters upon encountering a stronger opponent.

Master has only over a decade of lifespan.

In time, the burdens of the Inspection Hall will be mine; then what path it takes will be my decision.

Initially, I just wanted the Inspection Hall to be a sword hanging over every disciple in Deadman Peak, but now I see clearly.

This sword.

Should hang over every cultivator.

Only thus can Deadman Peak be assured peace.

But all this requires strong enough power as the foundation, otherwise, not only is it unachievable, but it could harm others.

...

Several hours later.

When there were fewer people around, Wen Jiu arrived at Ye Chen's residence.

However, upon arrival, Wen Jiu found Ye Chen and Senior Sister Yanyue were also there.

Wen Jiu saluted them one by one, while closely observing Ye Chen's injuries; his vitality had restored considerably, but internal injuries likely remained numerous, making his aura flicker like a wavering candle, sometimes strong sometimes weak.

Furthermore, it was clear he had aged considerably, with an air of old age nearing life's twilight.

"Master, here's the healing elixir I bought for you." Wen Jiu hurriedly presented the healing elixir.

Ye Chen fixed his gaze on the quality of the elixir, nodding with satisfaction, "Thoughtful indeed… You've come at a good time. You are now wanted by the Celestial Left Alliance; given your cultivation level, you can indeed compete against Qi Cultivation Fifth Layer cultivators but ultimately standing out attracts attention, so starting today, you'll handle some Inspection Hall affairs within the main peak."

His days are limited.

Ten years will pass in the blink of an eye.

Therefore, he had already decided to escalate nurturing Wen Jiu.

Wen Jiu was stunned; he had just planned to focus on Talisman Master experience, and this move to Inspection Hall would leave no time for experience cultivation.

Not possible.

Must resign.

"Master, I wish solely to cultivate, today I actually came to resign from the Inspector position."

Ye Chen's expression tightened, somewhat displeased, "Did you two plan this? Your senior brother just mentioned temporarily resigning from the Vice Hall Master position to undertake closed cultivation in the Blessed Land, now you too wish to resign from the Inspector position?"

Wen Jiu couldn't help but glance at Li Mu, chuckling silently, but also understanding Senior Brother Li Mu's choice.

This ordeal in Black Moon City.

It likely left him with a psychological scar.

That feeling of powerlessness watching Master nearly die to save him, though Wen Jiu couldn't completely empathize, he understood.

"Master, once I reach the late stage of Qi Cultivation, I'll surely take charge of the Inspection Hall again." Li Mu followed up speaking.

Ye Chen didn't say more, only staring at Wen Jiu, "Resigning from the Inspector position isn't feasible, at most allowing you to cultivate freely awhile longer, no more than a year!"

"Thank you, Master."

Wen Jiu promptly nodded.

A year.

It's enough.

With the help of True Spirit Demon Race from the Ten Thousand Demon Abyss, a year is ample to achieve External Foundation Establishment.

Ye Chen, hearing Wen Jiu's swift agreement, regarded him suspiciously, "You didn't initially plan to resign, did you?"

"Certainly not, how could Master think such of this disciple? This disciple only knows that as Master considers my future, I must likewise share Master's burdens."

Wen Jiu explained hurriedly.

After exchanging more pleasantries, Ye Chen dismissed the three.

On their way down the mountain, Li Mu saluted Senior Sister Yanyue with clasped fists, "Senior Sister, I entrust my family and Junior Brothers to your care… This time, in Blessed Land cultivation, I won't return to the sect until reaching Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer."

"Since the decision is made, then pursue it boldly." Yanyue nodded, unable to hide a melancholic expression.

The decision by Junior Brother is wise.

However, she worries post-Celestial Extinction Ruins, Deadman Peak's celestial general changes abruptly, leaving them no time to reach Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer. Though many were eradicated from the Ming Lineage, the Celestial Left Alliance still has one enigmatic Yin Yang Dust.

The Celestial Extinction Ruins expedition a year from now, the threat Yin Yang Dust poses to Master and the Great Elder will be fatal.

"Farewell!"

"Take care!"

Li Mu saluted.

Walked away composedly.

Once Li Mu's figure completely vanished from sight, Wen Jiu withdrew his gaze, ready to depart, when Senior Sister Yanyue suddenly spoke, "I heard Shan Yue Ru slept over at your place two nights? Is that true?"

Looking at Senior Sister Yanyue's curious expression, Wen Jiu was amazed.

Great.

Even Senior Sister Yanyue knows.

It seems within days, it will be common knowledge throughout Deadman Peak.

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