Huh? Isn't this an adventure kingdom building game?!-Chapter 170: Confession (Fifth Update)

Netherworld, Yin Mountain.

Under a dim sky, the mountains rise and fall like they have been carved by a knife, covered with bizarre rocks and tall, peculiar trees. The gray leaves resemble human hands, swaying and moaning in the wind, further heightening the dreadfulness of the Yin-infused mountain.

Inside a colossal palace that nearly hollowed out half a mountain, fierce torches and incense are burning, yet they emit a greenish, cold light, devoid of any warmth a flame should have.

Moving inside, the light softens progressively with different candle levels until the inner chamber is as bright as daylight, adorned with white, pink, or red drapes. They flutter in the wind, diluting the hard and cold touch of the mountain, while inexplicably adding a touch of eeriness.

"Even Hu Zhile couldn’t find a trace and could only roam aimlessly; what kind of demon is responsible?" The female corpse, Tang Qin, from Yin Mountain ended her cultivation and opened eyes devoid of whites, sighing softly.

She lightly moved the forefinger of her right hand, adorned with sharp red nails, causing the red drapes to automatically gather without wind, revealing the delicate silhouette that sat cross-legged behind the drapes.

Tang Qin was still clad in a red bridal gown, her three-inch lotus feet wrapped in red embroidered shoes adorned with pearls and gems.

Standing up and moving gracefully, her slender waist swayed like a willow as she walked elegantly down the stairs, before sitting at the dressing table. She picked up a piece of rouge, pressing it onto her lips, observing herself in the mirror with a cold demeanor.

In life, she was a poor man’s daughter sold as a child bride due to her family’s inability to repay debts.

Her in-laws were domineering, forcibly breaking her foot bones to bind her feet into three-inch lotuses, intending to keep her forever confined to the household to obediently serve her husband, like a caged bird.

However, her weak fiancé died before they could consummate the marriage.

As an unfulfilled child bride meant for joy, Tang Qin was coerced into wearing a bridal gown as a living burial companion. Unyielding, her wrath rose to the heavens after death, terrifying and swallowing those who buried her, causing widespread panic, and becoming a fearsome legend.

Later, someone invited a Celestial Master to subdue demons. The cultivator, seeing her grievances even after devouring souls without completely losing sense, showed her a path.

Tang Qin thus returned to the Netherworld to cultivate a path.

However, cultivation is often filled with obstacles. She had been stuck in the Heart Refining Realm for a long time without a chance to ascend, her lifespan nearly depleted. She wished to live and must seek treasures to extend it, like the Immortal Peach at Wo Hu Temple.

"Buzz~"

The Communication Stone suddenly lit up, quivering slightly, indicating someone was sending a message.

Tang Qin elegantly picked it up with a slow twist, Hu Zhile’s voice whispered in her ear.

"Actually tracked the Corpse Poison Pill?" After hearing the urgent confirmation, she waved her right hand, and the copper mirror showed Mr. Jiang’s image, whom even the Yin Messenger dare not offend upon first meeting.

She chuckled to herself, "To think he lives on a deserted island, it’s quite a coincidence. No leads, yet Hu Zhile stumbled upon him..."

Initially intending to inform about the unfathomable depth to retreat Hu Zhile, Tang Qin changed her mind,.

Having the vital token stolen caused great difficulty, but without any clues, seeking in this way was no different from finding a needle in a haystack. Initially, dispatching was just a testing thought, relying solely on keen senses for retrieval didn’t expect much.

Coincidentally, Hu Zhile mistakenly lodged at Mr. Jiang’s yard, why not take the chance to secretly observe this partner’s abilities?

Because of his exceptional Paperman and Paper Horse Skill and the Yin Messenger’s attitude, she felt he wasn’t ordinary, plus the sentiment of helping Tian Changgui’s family through hardship made her want to ally for greater schemes.

The talking about "dividing the Immortal Peach, take more at that time" was just to paint a false picture; if strong enough to seize it, naturally rewards to the most diligent, lacking cards means unable to earn, nothing can be done.

Her crimson nails gently brushed the wrinkled corners of her eyes, the desire for longevity intensified, promptly replying to the message instructing Hu Zhile to focus on Mr. Jiang for now.

"What does the madam mean?" Hu Zhile shivered with the message to remain at the yard and covertly assess young master’s strength, feeling a bit puzzled.

Isn’t the most important task now finding the stolen treasure and enhancing her ability to refine Corpse Ghost?

Why is the madam suddenly interested in young master?

Recalling the morning when he brought out the Corpse Poison Pill, she vaguely guessed the madam intended to follow a different path by possibly striking a deal with the skilled young master.

Discovering the crafted paper crane’s competence firsthand today, if its combat power is considerable and prices fair, obtaining more would be simpler and more convenient than recovering treasures to enhance Corpse Ghost.

Now completely clueless and aimlessly searching, uncertain of recovery; even retrieval leads a battle inevitable, time tight, if successful high-level Corpse Ghost refinement remains unknown.

Comparatively, the young master’s supreme skills clearly become the current choice, madam seeks the Immortal Peach, understanding him better aptly justified.

"Mister, I have some matters to discuss with you alone..." At this, Hu Zhile promptly adjusted her strategy, collected the Communication Stone, approached Jiang Yuan softly with clear intentions.

The madam has her plan, and staying here strategizing with young master needs careful consideration for broadened security. Loyal to madam whilst reserving one’s backup path.

Bai Yunqi and his disciple had just entered their dream stage, Jiang Yuan, pondering his piled-up tasks, saw her approach and exited the hut.

A person and a white fox stepped over the wooden bridge, circumventing the cultivating Yun Mo, Hu Zhile then bowed and explained, "Thank you for your kindness in sheltering, previously I deceived you all.

I am the white fox under Yin Mountain’s madam, my cultivation has reached the seventh level of Wisdom Realm.

Madam’s precious goods were stolen, I was temporarily tasked to retrieve. Hidden strength due to circumstances along the pursuit, benefitting from your rescue, I planned to pass unnoticed until clues to repay and leave unburdened.

Unexpectedly today’s chatter between you and senior Bai mentioned Yin Mountain’s madam, also revealing her crafted Corpse Poison Pill, only then did I realize I had blindly stumbled upon familiar ties with madam.

Intending confession, yet your busyness coupled with senior Bai’s vigilance worried me causing misunderstandings, thus kept silent. Hope for your forgiveness."

Jiang Yuan, somewhat confused why the sudden confession, but favor already reached maximum without threat, willing to expose real strength temporarily adds a strong combat member, not necessarily bad.

Thus he nodded asking, "What are your plans now?"

Hu Zhile covertly observed, perceived he seemingly understood her hidden strength long ago, heart chilled responded cautiously, "I intend to gather some information at the market, temporarily... wish to stay here,.

I will daily acquire musk, search for superior spices, herbs in exchange for lodging, also ask for directions if needed. Nights I must head to Cyan Fish Mountain market, might be delayed some..."

She thought since madam instructed to remain at the yard anyhow, seizing the chance, best scheme personally, inspect sister cultivation importantly.

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