Cultivating Immortality from the Book of Life and Death

Chapter 278 Qi Refining Level 8. (Third update!)

boom! ! !
The echoes of the loud noise were still slowly dissipating; the battle had ended extremely quickly.

【Painted Skin】Holding a square-cut human skin in his hand, this human skin has been specially treated, with a pure white color and a soft texture like cloth. At this moment, as it flutters in the wind, it is like water ripples, creating layers of ripples on the surface of the skin.

The image clearly shows two figures, Ku Lan and Shu Yunying, printed on it. They are lifelike and have distinct features, both in a fighting stance. These two ghost servants have been sealed inside this human skin.

The soul-summoning banner wasn't sealed inside this human skin, but the black banner that was originally stuck on the ground next to Zheng Que had now been thrown out of the Crane Resting Hall by the "Painted Skin" and its whereabouts were unknown.

Looking around and making sure that no ghosts would bother him, [Painted Skin] smiled slightly and walked up to Zheng Que with great pleasure.

At this moment, Zheng Que had already stood up from the ground. His eyes were now unfocused and empty, staring straight ahead, seemingly unaware of the approach of the "Painted Skin".

Without any hesitation, [Painted Skin] immediately extended two fingers, mimicking Zheng Que's earlier action, gathering chilling yin energy between his fingers, and pressed them against Zheng Que's brow, attempting to draw out the opportunity within it.

However, after trying for a while, although Zheng Que did not resist at all, she was unable to draw out the opportunity between his eyebrows.

Seeing this scene, Painted Skin frowned slightly. Just as she was about to think of other methods, Zheng Que suddenly raised his hand and touched his own brow, drawing out a weathered symbol that resembled both a bird and an insect.

This symbol exudes an incredibly ancient aura, seemingly originating from a time of ignorance; its complexity and mystery are beyond description.

Upon seeing this familiar symbol, a strong desire surged within [Painted Skin]'s heart. Zheng Que was currently immersed in illusions and had no defenses against her. This opportunity was the safest one right now!
Of course, to guard against any unknown risks hidden within this opportunity, she would immediately send the other party on their way once she truly obtained it.

After all, who told the other person to step out with their left foot first?
Therefore, before Zheng Que could take any further action, [Painted Skin] immediately stepped forward and reached out to grab the ancient symbol.

The next moment, the symbol transformed into a beam of light, which entered the outstretched arm of the "Painted Skin" and then flowed rapidly along her arm to the center of her brow.

The movements of the "Painted Skin" stopped abruptly, the pattern between its eyebrows flickered, its entire body remained motionless, and the ivory-yellow dress on its body began to change rapidly.

She is receiving an imperial decree!
At this moment, Zheng Que suddenly raised his hands, picked up the motionless "Painted Skin", and walked towards the guest room assigned to him next door.

boom!
After entering the room, Zheng Li immediately closed the door behind him.

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Inside the guest room, everything was as it had always been.

Zheng Que was skilled and quickly stripped himself naked. He stood naked by the window, looking at the motionless Ku Lan lying on the bed, and immediately coughed and said, "Oh dear, I suddenly can't see!"

After he finished speaking, he waited knowingly.

However, Kulan remained lying in bed, without making any movement.

Looking at this scene, Zheng Que couldn't help but frown, wondering if Ku Lan hadn't recovered from the side effects of the imperial edict.
never mind!

Time was of the essence, and he didn't know where his other ghost servants had gone.

I must recover my spiritual power as soon as possible!

So Zheng Que simply stepped forward, untied Ku Lan's skirt, picked her up, and began cultivating very roughly.

The moment the cultivation began, Zheng Que felt a strong surge of pleasure throughout his body, trembling and feeling as if he were in heaven.

While he felt relieved, he also felt a little strange.

This withered orchid's body seems a little different than before...

In the blink of an eye, Zheng Que felt his spiritual power begin to increase rapidly!
He was certain that the problem lay with the cultivation technique!

I had just practiced the [Seed of Life Technique], and my spiritual energy was recovering extremely slowly.

Now that I've switched to the [Secret Record of Yin-Yang Harmony], I've only just begun cultivating it, and my spiritual power has already recovered to about 70-80%.

Thinking this, Zheng Li immediately felt an indescribable sense of exhilaration sweep over his entire body, and his head almost flew off.

His spiritual power has been fully restored as it continues to grow, and with the operation of the [Yin Yang Harmony Secret Record], his cultivation level is still increasing rapidly.

Gradually, Zheng Que sensed that something was wrong. This cultivation speed was several times faster than when he usually cultivated with Ku Lan!
What's going on here?
Hmm... It must be because of those two lucky fortune sticks!
Those two auspicious fortune sticks, one corresponds to "pathway to enlightenment" and the other to "marriage."

This situation is likely due to the auspicious fortune slip "Dao Tu".

The opportunity to visit Wanshan Temple is truly extraordinary!

No wonder even disciples of the prestigious Xuanyuan Pavilion were drawn here...

With this in mind, Zheng Que had no more reservations and devoted himself wholeheartedly to cultivation.

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Hell.

Zheng Que opened his eyes and looked at the dilapidated palace in front of him.

As before, the Book of Life and Death and the gavel were placed on the mottled long table in front of him.

He withdrew his gaze, sensing the changes within his body, and smiled with satisfaction. He had reached the eighth level of Qi Refining!
This time, his cultivation level improved by a whole minor realm!

The reason he suddenly entered the underworld is because he absorbed too much yin energy during this cultivation.

Thinking of this, Zheng Que looked at the Book of Life and Death in front of him.

"...Zhang Fan..."

“...Li Si…”

“…Wang Wu…”

Zheng Que glanced at the new records but didn't find any that particularly caught his attention. He quickly skimmed through them and then stopped. Finally, his gaze fell on Chen Zhentao's name.

"Species: Human."

Name: Chen Zhentao

Place of origin: Maozhou, the capital of the Dali Dynasty.

"Lifespan: 25 years, 3 months and 8 days. He died at the end of the Yin month after failing to establish his foundation."

After reading these records, Zheng Que shook his head slightly.

Chen Zhentao's attempt at the Heavenly Rank Foundation Establishment still failed.

Otherwise, the other person's name should appear on the second page...

Thinking of this, Zheng Que did not hesitate and immediately turned to the second page of the Book of Life and Death.

The ghost bride hasn't come to save him yet, so he plans to summon her to the underworld to find out what's going on.

As Zheng Li turned the page, he immediately noticed that next to the original record which only contained "Luofu Rain," there was now a new record:
"Type: Evil."

Species: Painted Skin.

Real name: Mu Xian Gu.

Place of origin: Yaotai Mountain of the Dali Dynasty.

"Lifespan in the underworld: 285 years, 6 months and 3 days".

"Yin Duty: Yin Messenger (dispatched)."

"Term of office: half a decade."

(End of this chapter)