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Chapter 206 Chimera Color-Changing Zombies, Goodbye Nangong Ye! (Seeking monthly votes!)
Chen Mo knew this was a crowded and inconvenient place, not the place to discuss business. So he closed the brocade box and followed Feng Si Niang.

Chen Kun stepped closer and walked alongside Chen Mo behind him, whispering a reminder: "Brother Chen, don't worry. Although Feng Si Niang has a big appetite, she's still trustworthy. Besides, you're someone I brought, so she has to consider the reputation of the Demon Suppression Division and won't do anything reckless."

Chen Mo nodded.

The reason he had Chen Kun bring him here to make a deal was because he was interested in Chen Kun's background as the Demon Suppression Division.

The Great Qian Demon Suppression Division oversees the entire realm, so it's likely that the people in the Ghost Market won't dare to act recklessly.

Before long, Chen Mo followed Feng Si Niang up five flights of stairs, and they reached about the eleventh floor.

The buildings here are magnificent and grand, lacking the sleazy atmosphere of downstairs. The women coming and going are mostly dressed conservatively, either in elegant ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress) or dresses similar to cheongsams. Although slender and sexy, they no longer exude the sleazy air. It was a refreshing sight for Chen Mo.

Feng Si Niang led the way, swaying her slender waist, and explained, "Downstairs are brothels, theaters, and other entertainment venues for the pleasure and indulgence of our patrons. Upstairs, auctions are conducted. Those who come here are seeking to purchase precious medicines, secret techniques, and other such items."

At first, Feng Si Niang was introducing things in a serious manner, but suddenly she turned around and glared at Chen Mo, then changed the subject: "However, if you want a beauty to accompany you, I can arrange that."

Chen Mo had no such intention.
"Thank you for your kindness, Fourth Sister Feng. There's no need to arrange for a beauty to keep you company."

Feng Si Niang smiled and said, "After a few more times, you'll be able to go all out."

Chen Mo: "..."

He knew that Feng Si Niang had misjudged him, but he didn't explain anything. He continued to follow Feng Si Niang up one floor to a large hall.

Upon entering the hall, Chen Mo was immediately captivated by the scene before him.

The hall was a full two zhang high (approximately 6.6 meters), lit with expensive ram's horn lamps, and covered with red carpets. Surrounding it were wooden shelves displaying valuable antiques, and in the center were rows of low display cabinets containing extremely precious items, books, and secret techniques. Each item was labeled with its price and basic information.

At first glance, the starting price is often 100,000 taels.

Many items were priced at hundreds of thousands of taels, and some even at millions of taels.

That's really an exaggeration.

On his journey north to the capital, Chen Mo had attended many auctions, and while some rare and valuable items had fetched prices of hundreds of thousands of taels of silver, this was the first time he had ever seen such a collection of exceptionally valuable items.

One of the porcelain bottles, which is said to be able to collect and store the golden life energy of zombies, is priced as high as 400,000 taels.

There is also a dagger, which is said to have the effect of suppressing golden hairy zombies, and its price is as high as 700,000 taels.

This glimpse into the past reveals just how terrifying the origins of Chang Le Palace truly are.

The depth of his background is probably quite frightening.

Feng Si Niang, however, seemed accustomed to everything here. She led Chen Mo to a long table at the end of the room, sat down, personally brewed tea for Chen Mo and Chen Kun, and then took out a book to read.

A moment later, Feng Si Niang turned to a page and handed it to Chen Mo. "This is the price my Chang Le Palace paid for a color-changing corpse infant several years ago. The transaction records are all there. You can take a look, young master."

Chen Mo read the transaction information, which was very detailed, including the origin of the corpse infant and information about both the buyer and seller, but the names were concealed. It seemed the transaction was genuine.

The price reached an astonishing one million taels.

Feng Si Niang put the book back. "Recently, the market price of the color-changing corpse infant has risen quite a bit. If you are willing to sell the color-changing corpse infant to me, I can offer 1.2 million taels of silver. You can also choose any item of equal value in this hall without paying any silver."

Chen Mo figured it out.

Feng Si Niang wanted to buy it directly.

He shook his head immediately: "Chen still wants to exchange for the Undying Bone."

Feng Si Niang stared intently at Chen Mo, then chuckled, "Young Master, please don't joke. Although the mutated corpse infants are good, they can only be exchanged for information about the Undying Bone at most. Even if you put a thousand mutated corpse infants together, you still can't exchange them for a piece of Undying Bone. Moreover, our Chang Le Palace doesn't even have such a rare item as Undying Bone."

Chen Mo was taken aback, not expecting the Unmelting Bone to be so precious. "I don't know what the Unmelting Bone is?"

Feng Si Niang didn't speak, but poured Chen Mo more tea. "If you agree to exchange this discolored corpse infant for the news of the Undying Bone, I will tell you."

He's a businessman after all.

If you don't see a rabbit, don't let go of the hawk.

Chen Mo thought for a moment and said, "If it's just a trade for information about the Undying Bone, I'd have to exchange it for a dead infant."

The discolored infant corpse is currently alive, but it has been suppressed by the corpse-suppressing talisman.

Chen Mo would be more than willing to exchange a living, color-changing corpse infant for an incorruptible bone. But judging from Feng Si Niang's tone... she would exchange a thousand color-changing corpse infants for an incorruptible bone.

Then we can only settle for the next best thing.

For Chen Mo, killing the mutated corpse infant would grant him the Primal Fusion Essence, along with the infant's abilities. In this way, the mutated corpse infant's value would be fully exploited.

A stillborn baby is of no value to Chen Mo. He could exchange it for anything else and still make a profit.

Feng Si Niang immediately rejected the idea: "That won't do, a dead baby has no value."

Seeing the situation reach a stalemate, Chen Kun quickly stepped in to mediate: "Fourth Sister, we've known each other for many years. Chen Mo is like a brother to me. Please give me some face. My Demon Suppression Division is grateful for your kindness."

Ha ha.

Feng Si Niang laughed and said, "You are not the Chief, and you cannot represent the Demon Suppression Division. If the Chief had asked for it, I would have naturally given him face. We are only talking about business, one thing at a time. It's not about saving face."

Chen Kun looked embarrassed and didn't know what to say.

After weighing the options, Chen Mo finally put away the brocade box, stood up, and said, "Since that's the case, then forget it. Thank you for your hospitality, Sister Feng."

This discolored corpse infant not only possessed the essence of primordial fusion, but also had the ability to change color. Chen Mo hadn't encountered anything like it in the past few months. Naturally, he was reluctant to hand it over alive.

Besides, Chen Kun had previously mentioned that Xiao Ye also knew about the Unmelting Bones technique. Why not just swallow your pride and go ask Xiao Ye?

"Fourth Sister, please don't be offended. My brother is straightforward and has a bold and forthright personality. I'll take my leave now. I'll invite you for drinks another day." Chen Kun apologized to Feng Fourth Sister, then got up and left with Chen Mo.

As Chen Mo approached the main gate, he heard Feng Si Niang's voice behind him.

"Forget it, forget it. Meeting you is my bad luck."

Feng Si Niang walked gracefully over, her slender waist swaying with every step, exuding a captivating charm.

Chen Mo was overjoyed: "Feng Si Niang is willing to exchange for the stillborn baby?"

Feng Si Niang glared at Chen Mo: "I won't lie to you. The reason I've been looking to buy color-changing corpse infants recently isn't because I want them myself. It's because a friend of mine wants color-changing dead infants. I'm just helping my friend acquire them."

After a pause, Feng Si Niang decided to be frank: "My friend's wife has contracted a strange illness that requires a mutated corpse infant to save her. Ideally, a living mutated corpse infant would be best, but a dead one should also be effective, though by a large margin. However, mutated corpse infants are extremely rare, so I'll do you a favor. I'll take you to see my friend; if he says a dead infant is acceptable, I'll take the job. How about it?"

Chen Mo replied, "Thank you, Sister Feng."

Humph.

Feng Si Niang glared at Chen Mo, quite displeased: "I only made this extra trip because of Lord Chen Kun's reputation. You all wait at the door, I'll change my clothes and come right away."

"Hehe, thank you very much, Fourth Sister," Chen Kun said with a smile.

Feng Si Niang said, "I hope that if my Chang Le Palace encounters any difficulties in the future, Lord Chen will remember my kindness and help me in the name of the Demon Suppression Division."

Chen Kun quickly nodded: "Of course, of course."

He thought to himself: Given the relationship between Lord Nangong and Chen Mo, if you, Feng Si Niang, have given Chen Mo a favor today, it won't be an easy matter for Lord Nangong to give you a favor in the future.
Chen Mo followed Chen Kun to the main gate of Chang Le Palace and waited.

This place is bustling with merchants and travelers.

While waiting, Chen Mo asked curiously, "Brother Chen, what's the background of this Feng Si Niang? She seems to have a very impressive background?"

The entire hall where Feng Si Niang was just now probably contains items worth tens of millions of taels of silver. The fact that Feng Si Niang could make decisions about it shows her extraordinary background.

Chen Kun said, "Brother Chen, don't underestimate Feng Si Niang just because she's a woman. She's actually quite extraordinary. Not only is her cultivation unfathomable, but she also has a very strong background. It's said that she's the most trusted right-hand woman of the Chang Le Palace Master."

Chen Mo was taken aback: "Feng Si Niang has a palace master behind her?"

Chen Kun: "Hmm. I've never met that Palace Master, but I've heard she's an extraordinary woman. She's a top-tier figure in the entire Ghost Market. She's elusive and rarely seen."

Chen Mo noted down this information, secretly thinking that Chang Le Palace was truly extraordinary.

The capital region is indeed a place where dragons and lakes converge.

With his current level of cultivation, he could still reign supreme in Nanzhou. But in the capital, that would be insufficient. From now on, he would need to be more discreet.

A moment later, a seductive voice came from behind.

"I kept you two waiting for a long time."

Chen Mo turned around and saw that Feng Si Niang had changed into a black fitted robe, with a silver longsword hanging at her waist. She had changed her previous charming style and now had a more dashing and cold feeling.

Feng Si Niang seemed to see Chen Mo's doubts and said, "The Ghost Market is not safe. Be careful when walking at night. Follow me."

Chen Mo, holding the brocade box, followed Feng Si Niang: "Given Feng Si Niang's status in the Ghost Market, is there really a need for her to be so careful?"

Ha ha.

Feng Si Niang chuckled, "Every month, a manager in my Chang Le Palace dies mysteriously. They're either assassinated or killed by ghosts or zombies. The previous manager died from a zombie. I don't want to be next."

These words made Chen Mo somewhat wary; he hadn't expected the Ghost Market to be so dangerous. He dared not be careless and followed Feng Si Niang closely.

After passing through several bustling alleys and then walking through several secluded streets, we finally exited the city gate of the Ghost Market.

The most bustling part of the Ghost Market is naturally inside the city.

However, there are still many inhabited settlements outside the city.

After more than an hour, Feng Si Niang stopped in front of a deserted old house near a lake.

The environment here is dirty and chaotic, with collapsed houses and rubble everywhere, giving it a sinister and terrifying feel.

Feng Si Niang, however, was used to it and went up to knock on the door.

dong dong dong.

The crisp knocking sounded particularly jarring in the deathly silence of the darkness.

Footsteps approached from afar, nearing the door, but instead of opening it, they asked, "Who is it?"

"I am Feng Si Niang."

Squeak.

The courtyard door opened.

The man who opened the door was pale-faced, about thirty years old, with a tall and upright posture, quite energetic, though a bit thin. He was dressed in a worn-out blue robe and a scholar's cap, clearly a scholar.

Upon seeing Fourth Sister, the scholar was immediately overjoyed. "Fourth Sister, is there any news about the discolored corpse infant?"

When Feng Si Niang saw the scholar, she relaxed considerably and joked, "We're already here, won't you invite us in for a cup of tea?"

Snapped.

The scholar slapped his forehead. "Oh dear, look at me... Come in quickly."

Upon welcoming the three into the living room, the scholar brewed tea for them, saying, "My family is poor, and I apologize for making you laugh."

Chen Mo took the teacup while looking around the living room.

The living room was small, and the furniture was not only simple but also quite old. A pungent smell of Chinese medicine permeated the air. Through the half-open bedroom door, one could vaguely see a patient lying inside.

The smell of medicine was coming from the bedroom.

She must be the scholar's seriously ill wife.

Feng Si Niang gave a brief introduction to both parties, and Chen Mo learned that the scholar's name was Yang Yan, and his wife's name was Chen Qian, who had been seriously ill for many years and needed a discolored corpse infant to save her.

Finally, Feng Si Niang said, "This young master Chen Mo has a color-changing corpse infant. However, he is only willing to exchange it for a dead infant. Yang Yan, what do you think? If it works out, great; if not, forget it."

Upon hearing this, the scholar Yang Yan immediately bowed to Chen Mo and said, "Young Master Mo, would you be so kind as to part with your wife? If the price is not enough, I can raise it further. I beg you to have mercy on my wife."

Chen Mo shook his head: "No."

He genuinely sympathized with his wife, but there were plenty of people in the world who deserved sympathy. How could Chen Mo let go of the ability of the color-changing corpse infant?
Besides, if I'm going to give up my feelings for others, who will give up their feelings for me?
Yang Yan looked embarrassed, and the atmosphere froze.

Chen Kun then spoke up, "The dead infant should also be useful to your wife. This color-changing corpse infant is really rare. My brother also took a great risk to capture one. We're all just trying to make a living. Brother Yang, why don't you take a step back?"

Yang Yan glanced towards the bedroom and sighed, "Several years ago, I did contact a buyer who had a color-changing corpse infant, but a wealthy businessman beat me to it. That delayed my wife's treatment. But... the effect of a dead color-changing corpse infant is greatly reduced..."

Feng Si Niang said, "It is indeed difficult to find a color-changing corpse infant. The last time my Chang Le Palace traded a color-changing corpse infant was several years ago. If you miss this opportunity, you may have to wait for several more years."

After a pause, Feng Si Niang added, "I'm also thinking of all the years you've worked for Chang Le Palace, helping us complete several dangerous missions. I can see you love your wife very much. But life is rarely perfect, so you might as well make do. Even if the effects of a dead infant aren't great, it will definitely have some effect. Your wife's condition will surely improve. If Chang Le Palace discovers other discolored corpse infants in the future, we'll find them for you. Otherwise, I'm afraid your wife won't last much longer."

After hearing Feng Si Niang's words, Yang Yan finally made up his mind and cupped his hands to Chen Mo: "Then let's do as Young Master Mo says. We'll use the dead infant as an exchange."

Chen Mo breathed a sigh of relief. "That's good. I'll go to the next room to make some arrangements, and then I'll bring the stillborn baby to you."

After saying that, Chen Mo went to the next room.

Watching Chen Mo's departing footsteps, Yang Yan couldn't help but ask curiously, "Fourth Sister, was that brocade box filled with a stillborn infant?"

Feng Si Niang shook her head: "No, it's a live baby."

Yang Yan was shocked: "Then why is Young Master Mo still..."

Feng Si Niang said, "How would I know? Perhaps this Young Master Mo has some peculiar fetish."

Yang Yan immediately revealed a greedy look.

Feng Si Niang saw through Yang Yan's thoughts and said, "Alright, don't get any ideas. This is Chen Kun, a high-ranking official of the Imperial Demon Suppression Division. He's a trusted confidant of Chief Nangong. With Lord Chen vouching for you, you'd better behave yourself."

Eh.

Yang Yan sighed, and the greedy look in his eyes faded away.

……

Next room.

Chen Mo closed the door and sat down cross-legged.

"This transaction went relatively smoothly. Feng Si Niang's efforts in handling things are probably due to the influence of the Imperial Demon Suppression Bureau. It's clear that the Demon Suppression Bureau's reputation is quite useful. If I had come here alone, Feng Si Niang would have eaten me alive before Yang Yan even had a chance to make a move."

After this battle, Chen Mo realized that in the capital, it would be difficult to accomplish anything without having connections.

The world of martial arts is dangerous, but it's not all about fighting and killing; it also depends on human relationships and social skills.

Gathering his thoughts, Chen Mo cleared his mind of distractions and opened the brocade box.

The discolored infant corpse was revealed inside.

This discolored infant corpse... is so cute.

"No, I am a human being!"

With this in mind, Chen Mo made his move and strangled the discolored corpse infant to death.

[Original Essence +4]

[Currently available Original Essence: 4]

[Consumes 4 points of Primal Essence; can be combined with the color-changing ability of the Color-Changing Corpse Infant.]

Does it fit together?

"As expected... it worked. This is the first time I've used a fusion-level ability."

"The color-changing corpse infant can coexist with everything. Its characteristics are truly bizarre. It is even more mysterious than the shadow ghost's incarnation, the shadow itself."

Admittedly, being able to turn into a shadow is indeed a good ability.

But that must be a human body.

Zombies won't work.

Now that Chen Mo has lost his human body, he can no longer transform into a shadow.

Zombies' immortality is exceptionally powerful, but there are advantages and disadvantages to both.

This discolored corpse infant actually made up for Chen Mo's deficiency.

"Matching!"

Chen Mo immediately had an idea.

hum!
As the Primal Essence on the panel rapidly decreased to zero, Chen Mo's zombie body underwent a dramatic transformation. It was as if a special force was frantically injected into Chen Mo's body, modifying every single cell and tissue.

"what!!"

The immense pain was unbearable for Chen Mo. He bit down hard on the dining table, pulverizing the wood.

The pain lasted for quite some time before it slowly subsided.

call!
Chen Mo let out a long sigh, shook his head violently, and gradually recovered.

[Chimerization successful]

[You have acquired the ability to change color. Ghosts and human cultivators of the same level cannot sense your presence.]

"I'll give it a try."

Chen Mo placed his hand on the dining table, and then an idea formed in his mind.

His body had somehow merged with the dining table.

It's not that Chen Mo has turned into a dining table, but rather that the color of Chen Mo's body is exactly the same as that of a dining table. It's not visible to the naked eye, but if someone reaches out to grab him, they can still catch Chen Mo.

"Indeed, it's miraculous. I'll try merging with the air."

Chen Mo continued to think, and then he saw his body begin to become ethereal, just like air, becoming a transparent person.

The person is still standing in the same spot, but has become transparent.

It's invisible to the naked eye, and undetectable by any spiritual force; you have to reach out and grab it. "What an amazing ability!"

"If I want to get back at someone in the future, that will be so convenient."

Chen Mo was overjoyed, and after trying it a few more times, he discovered that his body could change color and fit into most things. It was even more outrageous than a chameleon.

After a while, Chen Mo had mastered this ability and then stopped.

This wave is not a loss.

Immediately afterwards, Chen Mo took the brocade box and returned to the living room.

Everyone smiled when they saw Chen Mo return. Yang Yan, in particular, stepped forward and cupped his hands in greeting: "Young Master Mo, is everything prepared?"

Chen Mo handed the brocade box to Yang Yan: "Alright. This contains the discolored corpse infant. You can take it."

Yang Yan took the brocade box, opened it, and smiled: "It really is a color-changing corpse infant. Although it's a dead infant, it just died, so the effect shouldn't be too bad. You two chat first, I'll go treat my wife's injuries."

After saying that, Yang Yan hurriedly took the brocade box and went into the bedroom. In the huge room, only Feng Si Niang and the other two were left.

Feng Si Niang sighed: "Yang Yan is a man of deep affection. His wife has been seriously ill for many years and is paralyzed in bed. Yet he has never abandoned her and has always taken care of her. In order to obtain the mutated corpse infant, he even did some dangerous missions for my Chang Le Palace. Just to get a mutated corpse infant. He comes to ask me every few days if I have found the mutated corpse infant. It's really pitiful."

Alright, the deal is done. Please excuse me, Lord Chen Kun, for a moment. I need to speak with Young Master Mo alone.

"Hehe, you guys chat, I'm going outside for a walk to clear my head." Chen Kun didn't say much and left the room directly.

Wow.

Feng Si Niang poured tea for Chen Mo and asked, "Why does Young Master Mo want to know about the Unmelting Bone?"

Chen Mo said, "It's not convenient to talk about this, please forgive me, Sister Feng."

"Hehe, Young Master Mo is indeed cautious. But you don't need to be so formal, just call me Fourth Sister. From now on, we'll all be friends." Feng Fourth Sister said with a faint smile, "Young Master Mo would ask such a question, I suppose you don't know about the levels of zombies. Undying Bone is a level of zombie."

"Please inform me, Fourth Sister." Chen Mo was previously in Nanzhou, where even golden-haired zombies were extremely rare. Let alone higher-level zombies, so he naturally lacked information in this area.

Feng Si Niang said, "Young master must be from out of town. If he had been in the capital for a long time, he wouldn't have asked this question. Whether it's a zombie or a ghost, they all correspond to human cultivators at the fifth level of cultivation. White zombies and yellow ghosts have white life energy, which corresponds to ordinary human bloodline martial artists."

Black zombies and shadow ghosts possess silver life energy and have cultivated for a hundred years. They correspond to human cultivators at the Transcendent Realm.

The hairy zombie and the fierce ghost possess golden life energy and have two hundred years of cultivation, corresponding to human cultivators at the Celestial Realm.

The Flying Zombie and the Azure-Capturing Ghost possess red life energy, have five hundred years of cultivation, can traverse mountains and rivers, absorb moonlight, and manifest in broad daylight. They correspond to cultivators at the True Spirit Realm in humans. Ghosts with red life energy can unleash their power. Does Young Master Mo know of these things?

Chen Mo listened attentively and said, "I have heard of these things before."

Field power...

Didn't Zhuang Xiaoyue open a ghost field before?

Chen Mo was unaware of the ghosts and zombies that followed.

Feng Si Niang nodded and continued, "Even more powerful than the Qing Gui is the Gui Kou. They can break through restrictions. The corresponding zombie is the Han Ba, both possessing purple life energy. They are comparable to human cultivators at the Ming Wang realm. Han Ba ​​can cause thousands of miles of barren land, almost like demons. Gui Kou are comparable to evil spirits, commanding ghost armies. These kinds of zombies are rare even in the capital."

Chen Mo was shocked to hear this.

It turns out that above the Ghost King is the Ghost Bandit, who can command a ghost army. Above the Flying Zombie is the Drought Demon, who can cause thousands of miles of barren land.

Just hearing about it is terrifying.

"What about bones that don't dissolve?"

Feng Si Niang said, "The zombies above the Drought Demon are those whose bones do not dissolve. These zombies are called Corpse Ancestors, and it is said that they can live as long as heaven and earth, absorbing the earth's veins for thousands of years. The corresponding ghost is the Ghost Emperor, who controls the ghosts of the mortal world and determines life and death. They all possess black life energy. The corresponding level is the highest level of martial arts for humans, the Grandmaster of All Laws. This should be the highest level of combat power in the Great Qian Dynasty. In the past hundred years of the Great Qian Dynasty, only one or two people have reached the level of Grandmaster of Martial Arts. They are all beings who can suppress the court. Jiang Hongyue and Bai Yujing from a hundred years ago were beings of this level."

Chen Mo was slightly surprised.

I see……

Jiang Hongyue and Bai Yujing were originally at this level.

The Five Ascensions, as the name suggests, are divided into five major realms: Transcendence, Celestial Being, True Spirit, Bright King, and Grandmaster.

The corresponding ghosts are: Shadow Ghost, Vengeful Ghost, Green-Clad Ghost, Ghost Bandit, and Ghost Emperor.

The zombies are: Black Zombie, Hairy Zombie, Flying Zombie, Drought Demon, and Undying Bone.

The cheat code reminded him that if he could refine an indestructible bone, he wouldn't be afraid of the demonic fetus emerging... This indestructible bone wasn't actually bone, but a supreme zombie at the level of the Corpse Ancestor.

This is too difficult.

Chen Mo has struggled to get here, and he's only a golden corpse demon with seven patterns and seven incense sticks.

When will it take to forge an indestructible bone?
I'm afraid that before that time comes, the demonic fetus will have already drained itself dry and escaped.

No...

Chen Mo collected his thoughts and asked, "What about the demon?"

Feng Si Niang said, "Demons are born that way. They cannot be transformed by means of cultivation. Even if Jiang Hongyue created the 'walking dragon to transform into a dragon' technique, it was just an imitation. It cannot be considered a true demon. Demons are not among the ranks of corpse ghosts or human cultivators. They are extremely rare. I have never even seen a demon."

Chen Mo: "..."

It seems this demon is far more powerful than the corpse demon.

A zombie can slowly turn into a zombie by relying on its zombie spirit. The same goes for ghosts.

But demons are born that way...

Feng Si Niang added, "I think it's best if Young Master Mo doesn't get interested in demons. Demons don't have the intelligence and cunning of humans or ghouls. They are beings governed by rules. They think in terms of rules. They are an extremely terrifying kind of being. I've never even heard of them, let alone seen them."

Chen Mo nodded: "Thank you for informing me, Fourth Sister. But I gave you the discolored corpse infant, surely you wouldn't just tell me this much, would you?"

Chen Mo could ask others for this information.

Feng Si Niang said, "Since I am in business, I naturally understand the principle of equal exchange and will not let you suffer a loss. I know where to find the Unmelting Bone."

Chen Mo's eyes lit up: "Where can I find it?"

It would take many years for the demonic fetus to gradually forge itself into an indestructible bone, and it would kill itself before that time could come.

However, if I could find someone whose bones don't dissolve and combine their abilities with mine, I might immediately become the Corpse Ancestor. But I figured that when the demonic fetus emerged from my body, I wouldn't be in any danger.

That is an excellent method.

Feng Si Niang glanced in the direction of the bedroom and said, "The Moon Worship Cult. The Moon Worship Cult previously had a leader who obtained the Undying Bone. For so many years, the Moon Worship Cult has been hiding in the shadows, all for the purpose of refining this Undying Bone."

Chen Mo, suppressing his excitement, asked, "Uncorrupted bones? You mean the corpse of the Corpse Ancestor?"

Feng Si Niang replied, "Yes."

"That's not right. Wasn't it said that the Corpse Ancestor, whose bones could not dissolve, could live as long as heaven and earth and absorb the earth's veins for thousands of years? How could he die?"

Feng Si Niang glared at Chen Mo: "He must have encountered some insurmountable obstacle and been killed by something."

Chen Mo was startled.

The Undying Bone is already the most terrifying existence in the Great Qian Dynasty.

The Corpse Ancestor.

What killed him?
This thing is amazing.

This damn world is too dangerous.

Even the Corpse Ancestor, whose bones could not be melted, was killed.

Feng Si Niang stood up at this moment: "I've said everything I needed to say. The rest is up to you, young master. Also, I might as well reveal another piece of information to you. Yang Yan's wife, Chen Qian, is a member of the Moon Worship Cult. Moreover, she is a core member of the Moon Worship Cult. She was punished by the Moon Worship Cult for violating its rules, which is why she ended up in this situation. If you want to know more about the Undying Bone, you can start by looking into this area."

Chen Qian... is she a member of the Moon Worship Cult?
Isn't she just like Zhuang Xiaoyue?
I vaguely remember Jiang Hongyue saying that the Red Moon Mirror, the clan's most treasured artifact, was related to the Moon Worship Cult. Now I've learned that a former leader of the Moon Worship Cult obtained the Undying Bone.

This Moon Worship Cult is truly extraordinary.

Coming to his senses, Chen Mo cupped his hands in thanks: "Thank you for informing me, Fourth Sister."

"If Young Master Mo obtains anything good next time, you may come to Chang Le Palace to find me. The transaction is complete, so I'm heading back now. I have a lot of things waiting for me at Chang Le Palace, it's giving me a headache..." Feng Si Niang rubbed her temples, called out into the bedroom, and then went out.

A short while later, Chen Kun walked in from outside. "Brother Chen, are you satisfied with the transaction?"

"good."

Exchanging a dead infant, which is of no value to me, for news of an immortal being is still a worthwhile trade.

Chen Kun said, "Then what are we waiting for? Let's go back and continue drinking."

Chen Mo, however, did not rush to leave. "Yang Yan is also pitiful. Let's wait and see if his wife gets better."

Chen Kun praised him, saying, "I didn't expect Brother Chen to be so compassionate. I'll wait with you."

About half an hour later, the bedroom door opened again.

Yang Yan stepped forward, his emotions running high. He grabbed Chen Mo's hand and thanked him profusely, saying, "Although that mutated corpse infant is dead, its effects are excellent because it died so recently. My wife has already woken up and can speak. Thank you, Young Master Mo."

Chen Mo comforted her, saying, "It's great that your injuries have improved. I'm only here for a transaction, and I can't accept Brother Yang's gratitude. I'd like to visit you in your bedroom; would that be convenient?"

Yang Yan said, "Just now my wife was saying that I should thank my benefactor. It's just that... my wife has been bedridden for many years and is very weak. She hasn't dressed up and is afraid she can't face outsiders."

Chen Mo didn't insist and stood up, saying, "Then I won't disturb you any longer. By the way, I'm currently staying at the Chen residence in Daxing County, and I've done some research on the origins of this discolored corpse infant. There are also some items and books about the origins of the corpse infant left in my home. If Brother Yang has the time, you might as well come to my residence for a chat."

Upon hearing this, Yang Yan's eyes immediately lit up. "The origin of the color-changing corpse infant?"

Chen Mo briefly recounted the story of Master Huang and the puppet, then looked towards the bedroom and heard a series of hoarse coughs coming from inside. He said, "I see your wife is coughing quite badly; she doesn't seem to be fully recovered yet. If the items in my house can help, perhaps we can find a color-changing corpse infant for Brother Yang. Wouldn't that help your wife recover even faster?"

Yang Yan was very excited to hear this: "Good, good. I will come to visit you as soon as my wife gets better."

After seeing Chen Mo and the other person off, Yang Yan returned to his bedroom.

The bedroom was small, lit by an oil lamp. Lying on the bed was a haggard woman, about twenty years old. Due to years of illness, she was extremely thin and her face was deathly pale, making her look somewhat eerie.

There was blood and bits of meat on the corner of her mouth.

Yang Yan showed no disgust, sat on the edge of the bed, and held his wife's hand tightly: "Qianqian, if I find another color-changing corpse infant and feed it to you, you will definitely recover quickly."

The woman, Chen Qian, said, “My husband has been very good to me. It is my health that is failing me. I have been a burden to you for many years. The mutated corpse infant comes from the Moon Worship Cult, which is a dangerous place. My husband, please do not go there again. I am unfortunate. If I am gone, I will be gone. How can I burden you again?”

With tears in his eyes, Yang Yan said, "My wife, please don't say such formal things. Ever since we pledged our lives to each other with the Mandarin Duck Blood Jade, I have been unable to leave you. That Chen Mo just now was a good person; perhaps we can really find the Moon Worship Cult's outpost through the items he has."

……

Chenzhai, Daxing County.

Chen Mo and Chen Kun returned to this place and had a hearty drink.

Chen Mo was in a good mood after receiving news of the Undying Bone technique, so he drank a few more cups.

Now that he's a zombie, he drinks alcohol like it's water, and there's no sign of his nerves being numbed by alcohol.

Chen Kun left at dusk.

After seeing Chen Kun off, Chen Mo lay down on the Drunken Old Man's chair under the eaves of the living room, looking at the fiery clouds overhead, pondering the matter of the Undying Bone.

It's obviously not enough to rely on one's own tempering to prevent bone from dissolving.

There are two key points to solving the problem of the demonic fetus.

First, we need to find a way to obtain the Undying Bone from the Moon Worship Cult.

Secondly, one must obtain enough Primal Essence to fuse with the Demon Embryo. However, fusing with the Demon Embryo is likely very dangerous, and one might also be affected by it. After all, this Demon Embryo is extremely terrifying.

To be on the safe side, we should take a two-pronged approach.

Then the problem is coming...

To achieve immortality, one must first join the Moon Worship Cult.

Master Huang clearly knew about the Moon Worship Cult, but he was dead.

The only clue now lies with Yang Yan's wife, Chen Qian.

We need to start with his wife.

It all depends on whether Yang Yanlai comes to visit.

……

Nantian Tower.

Top floor, at the railing.

A woman in a purple ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress) leaned against the railing, playing the flute.

The flute's sound was clear, melodious, and extremely pleasant to hear.

It has been almost two years since my last trip to Dayin Mountain.

Nangong Ye would always find himself thinking of that bald boy.

But in this world, there are no convenient means of transportation, nor are there things like phone calls or video chats. Often, for many people, a single separation is for a lifetime.

Da da da.

I heard hurried footsteps behind me.

"grown ups."

It was Chen Kun who arrived.

He walked hurriedly, his face beaming with excitement.

Nangong Ye stopped playing the flute, his expression returning to calm and indifferent. "Have you finished dealing with the matters in Daxing County?"

Chen Kun stepped forward and cupped his hands in greeting: "It's all done. I had the case files sent back last night. You should have seen them, sir."

Nangong Ye returned to the long table and sat down. "I've read it. This matter involves the Moon Worship Cult. The Moon Worship Cult has been lurking in the capital region for hundreds of years, and no one has ever known where their headquarters is. Although I have eliminated several strongholds, it has been of little use. If we could uncover the Moon Worship Cult's headquarters, that would be a monumental achievement. It's a pity that Master Huang is dead, and the trail has been cut off."

Chen Kun said, "Although Master Huang is dead, the trail hasn't gone cold."

Nangong Ye was taken aback: "Oh?"

Chen Kun said, "I didn't mention any secret in the case file. Last night I met an exorcist from the south, and together we captured the murderous zombie in the Huang residence. It was a color-changing infant zombie. We also found related puppets and booklets. They record Master Huang's transaction routes. If we get these booklets and follow the clues, we might be able to find a stronghold of the Moon Worship Cult."

Nangong Ye's deep gaze finally sharpened. "This stronghold can breed color-changing corpse infants, so it must be no ordinary stronghold. If we can find this stronghold, we might actually be able to uncover the headquarters of the Moon Worship Cult. Where are the records? Bring them here."

Chen Kun kept everyone in suspense, saying, "The booklet is in the hands of that exorcist."

Ok?
Nangong Ye frowned, displeased, and said, "How could such an important book be left in the hands of an exorcist? How did you manage this? Can't you even distinguish between what's important and what's urgent?"

Chen Kun said, "This exorcist is no ordinary person."

Nangong Ye's expression was serious: "No exorcist is exempt. These pages should be brought to the Demon Suppression Division."

Chen Kun felt immense pressure. "Heh heh, does the master know who this exorcist is?"

Nangong Ye: "No one is exempt..."

"It's Chen Mo."

The anger on Nangong Ye's face immediately subsided, and his tone softened considerably. "Oh, it's him. No problem then."

Chen Kun retorted, "Didn't you just say that no one is exempt?"

Ok?
Nangong Ye raised an eyebrow and glared at Chen Kun.

Sensing his predicament, Chen Kun immediately said, "Never mind what I said. Whether it's an exception or not, it's all up to you, sir."

Nangong Ye: "Stop being so glib. Let me ask you this: Since that scoundrel Chen Mo has come to Daxing County, why hasn't he come to the capital to see me?"

Chen Kun: "I don't know. Perhaps it's because Chen Mo has a very beautiful woman by his side and he's so happy that he doesn't want to go back home."

Nangong Ye immediately stood up: "A very beautiful woman? You're not kidding me, are you?"

Chen Kun spread his hands, feigning innocence: "Even if you gave me ten lives, I wouldn't dare to lie to you, sir. There really is a very beautiful woman."

Nangong Ye was displeased: "How does it compare to me?"

Chen Kun looked at Nangong Ye carefully: "They're about the same, and that woman is even more gentle than you, sir. She's very considerate, always serving Chen Mo tea, water, and warming his bed."

Snapped.

Nangong Ye slammed his hand on the table, making a crisp sound, "Where in Daxing County does this fiend live?"

……

That night.

Outside the Chen residence in Daxing County.

It started to rain.

A woman dressed in a purple ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress), wearing embroidered shoes, and holding a purple oil-paper umbrella, slowly walked to the gate of the Chen residence.

Without saying a word, he stepped into the front yard and arrived at the hanging flower gate.

The hanging flower gate was not closed. Through the half-open door, Chen Mo could be seen leaning against the armchair under the eaves of the main house. Next to Chen Mo was a woman dressed in a red Xiuhe dress, who was very considerate in serving him tea and water.

Chen Mo revealed an expression of utter comfort.

Click.

The woman in purple gritted her teeth. "You, Chen Mo. Less than two years after we parted, you've already found someone new, all lovey-dovey. What a heartless and ungrateful scumbag."

—P.S.: First day of October, here's 20,000 words. Wishing you all a happy holiday, and don't forget your monthly votes!
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