Young master, why not become a corpse immortal?

Chapter 248 The Coffin Opens in the Capital
The meeting ended, and everyone left the room without anyone lingering.

The person leaving didn't notice at all that there was a tiny insect in the corner of the room.

The insect swayed slightly as the crowd dispersed.

It flicked its left leg outward, and a garment popped out from its abdomen, instantly enveloping the insect's body. The garment expanded rapidly like dough, and in the blink of an eye, Lin Jiang leaped out of it.

He walked quickly to the wall, looked around, and carefully examined the wall, trying to find the hidden mechanism.

The entire wall is seamless and without any abnormalities.

Lin Jiang reached out and tapped it; it seemed to be solid.

He frowned, a stubbornness rising within him. He thought that if he couldn't find it, he would never come back. So he simply braced his arms against the stone wall and exerted force.

The wall made a soft sound.

Lin Jiang discovered...

This wall can actually rotate!

Lin Jiangxi was delighted and twisted the wall again.

A dull thud came from directly below the wall. Lin Jiang had to control his strength to avoid knocking the wall down.

Finally, he managed to pry open a gap between the two walls, wide enough for a person to pass through.

After pondering for a moment, Lin Jiang did not completely flip the wall. He slipped inside and immediately slammed the wall back shut.

Just as the stone wall was closed, hurried footsteps came from above.

The sound of two people discussing something could also be heard from within:

"Was the mechanism on the wall activated just now?"

"Let me check... the walls haven't changed, so it probably hasn't started."

Sure enough, if Lin Jiang had flipped the entire wall over, the inside and outside of the wall would have been reversed. Employees who regularly worked there would definitely have noticed the anomaly.

However, Lin Jiang's heart had barely settled down when he heard the two talking again from the other side of the wall:
"I feel something's not right. Should we try flipping the wall over and taking a look?"

"can."

Holy crap, they're checking so strictly!

Lin Jiang didn't have time and immediately looked around the room.

A quick glance revealed a magnificent stone chamber, its walls adorned with exquisite murals, inlaid with gold and jewels, and its floor piled high with rare treasures—clearly a veritable treasure trove.

A huge coffin stood in the very center.

That’s it!
Then, the sound of approaching rocks echoed from behind. Lin Jiang rushed to the coffin in three quick steps, touched it with his hand, and poured his breath into it. After feeling a connection with the coffin, he suddenly closed his eyes.

The stone wall roared and spun, opening a small gap, through which two men peered into the treasure vault.

The vault was empty, with only gold and silver treasures scattered on the ground.

"Brother, it seems like nobody's here."

"Check carefully. This is a treasure trove, a treasure trove. It is one of the most important treasure troves in the world. We must be careful and thorough."

The two began searching the room.

After searching inside and out two or three times, no abnormalities were found.

Just as they were about to leave, the eldest brother suddenly stopped, looked down at the mechanism wall, and remained silent for a long time.

"Big brother, what's wrong?" the younger brother asked curiously.

The older brother squatted down to examine the wall more closely:

"The mechanism inside the wall seems to be broken; it appears to have been damaged by something."

"Brother, don't be ridiculous. This wall uses Xuan Steel shafts. The steel used by the Casting Department to forge Star Treasures is only so-so. The shaft core was only replaced two years ago. How could it be broken?"

The older brother stared at the stone gate and muttered something:
"Yes, how could it be broken?"

……

Lin Jiang opened his eyes, and the sound of flowing water slowly rose beside his ear.

He opened the coffin and sat up, finding himself inside the coffin in Qingniwa.

The scenery of Qingniwa Cave far surpasses that of other places, and the luminous crystals on the cave ceiling illuminate the area with a dazzling array of colors.

If it weren't for the strange fish in the pond that left such a deep impression on him, this place would truly be considered a beautiful spot.

Lin Jiang closed his eyes to sense the connection between the coffins, and when he opened them again, excitement flashed in his eyes.

Become!

He connected it to the coffin in the capital!
Now, he can return to the coffin location in Kyoto whenever he wants. And, similar to Qingniwa, Lin Jiang can sense the unusual activity near the coffin in Kyoto.

At this moment, Lin Jiang could also clearly sense that the two men in the secret room were searching around and discussing whether someone had broken in, but they found nothing.

Lin Jiang planned to wait a while before going back to avoid running into these people.

At this moment, with nothing to do, Lin Jiang remembered the use of the coffin in the capital.

Its location makes it unsuitable for frequent use as a transit point, as it is easily exposed; however, its advantage lies in the fact that he can eavesdrop on secrets whenever people hold meetings there.

Information is very important. As the saying goes, "Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will win every battle." Only he can hear the group's plans, so he can easily avoid danger or take the initiative.

These people probably never imagined that the coffin in the treasure vault behind them would be the one to reveal their secret.

Lin Jiang chuckled.

After sensing the situation again and seeing that the two people in the secret room were still searching, Lin Jiang simply came out of the coffin.

He planned to go outside the cave and take a look.

Before his last encounter with Miss Jiang, he had already sensed that the mist in the valley was different. At that time, he had not yet comprehended the damp qi, nor did he know about the primordial fog. Now that he has obtained the method, he might be able to gain some extraordinary insights from looking at the fog again.

As soon as Lin Jiang arrived at the cave entrance, he discovered that the corridor that was originally extending inward was now shrouded in a bit of mist.

The mountain fog, both inside and outside, seemed to have thickened considerably.

When Lin Jiang walked into the fog and groped his way outside, he found that the surrounding area was completely shrouded in fog, and he could hardly see anything.

After leaving last time, Lin Jiang did not give any instructions to this foggy area, so naturally, it did not maintain the image of the town.

Lin Jiang stretched out his hand and gently swept it through the surrounding mist.

Soon, the mist took shape in his hand.

He carefully examined it, and then a look of surprise appeared on his face.

This fog actually does have some similarities to the primordial fog.

Although it is very rare, it can almost be seen as an extremely degraded version of the primordial fog, but even so, its core is similar.

Lin Jiang had already brought back some basic information about the primordial fog from the King of Qi when he was on the lost ship. Now, it seems like it would be a good time to test it out on this fog.

Having made up his mind, he manipulated the fluctuating dampness of his Qi and blew it directly at the thick fog in front of him.

The moment the damp energy left his mouth, Lin Jiang could clearly feel the connection between himself and the thick fog growing ever stronger.

Once the damp energy had completely merged into the thick fog, the surrounding fog appeared to Lin Jiang as if it were covered with layers upon layers of golden threads.

He reached out, grasped the thread, and closed his eyes.

As Lin Jiang's thoughts wandered, when he opened his eyes again, he found himself in front of a quiet, seemingly ordinary "town".

The town stretches outward along the valley, its gentle terrain paved with bluestone slabs. Various buildings stand around it, including food stalls that Lin Jiang is quite familiar with, as well as small shops that provide food, clothing, shelter, and transportation.

Lin Jiang walked to one of the shops and gently pinched the stone wall with his hand.

He crushed the wall, while the pebbles remained in his hand, showing no sign of turning into mist.

The surrounding buildings are almost indistinguishable from normal physical structures; unless you take them out of the town's boundaries, this is a town made up of physical entities.

Of course, Lin Jiang also knew that there were still many details missing from this place. Most of the things here came from his memories, including the various types of houses and the villagers who lived here.

This also led to a small problem.

Although Lin Jiang was quite familiar with food and lodging establishments, he knew very little about other places. If someone knowledgeable came over, they would definitely be able to spot the problem.

Moreover, the residents here seem to act on instinct. Short-term contact may not reveal any problems, but over time, the strangeness will definitely become apparent.

Similarly, since this place is entirely made of fog, the food and drinks inside are all fake. If you eat well in town, you will be sent back with all the money you lost over the past few days.

An ordinary person who stays in a town for ten days or half a month will probably starve to death when they come out.

If we send the Lanco people to establish villages nearby and a small number of them to set up settlements in the town, it should alleviate many of the problems.

Lin Jiang naturally couldn't let the Lan Ke people move directly into this town, since it was connected to the entrance of the cave and would likely attract many people from the General's Mansion.

It doesn't matter if the Mist Man dies, since he's fake, but the Blue Man is real, and he only has one life, so let's keep him alive.

Lin Jiang glanced around the misty town and nodded in satisfaction. He then sensed the location of the coffin in the capital and discovered that the two old men had already left before activating the magic.

Lin Jiang's figure transformed into a white light and disappeared, disappearing in a flash towards the capital.

After Lin Jiang left, the once lifeless town seemed to come alive at that moment.

In the town, the doors of several wealthy families were pushed open, and servants carrying lanterns walked out through the doors and hung them on the gatehouses. Poor families, on the other hand, lit candles in the windows and, by their light, either studied by lamplight or chatted over drinks.

It's as if a corner of the capital city has been cut out and inserted into the town.

(End of this chapter)