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As soon as Wang Tuozi heard the word "earthworm," his face turned green. That inhumane period of his life, spanning over a hundred years, was a memory he dared not revisit. Peng Bai wanted nothing more than to see this expression on Wang Tuozi's face. He stood by, watching with a sense of satisfaction that bubbled up inside him.
After a long while, Wang Tuozi finally calmed down and gasped, "Let's not waste time on idle chatter. You should be thinking about how to revive Wei Ning."
Peng Bai's eyes widened. "Do you have the Undying Bone? Without this Undying Bone, everything else is pointless."
"Undying Bone." Wang Tuozi was suddenly taken aback. He glanced at Peng Bai and then at Qiqi, who had been silent all along, seemingly seeking her help.
"Is this what you need?" Qiqi extended her hand, revealing a Red Pearl that shimmered with a peculiar light.
"Undying Bone?!" This time it was Peng Bai's turn to be astonished. "How do you have this?"
"You don't need to know how I got it, but I just need to know if you have Wei Ning's Blood Corpse and this Undying Bone, can you bring him back to life?"
Peng Bai pondered for a moment before his expression turned serious. "It is possible..."
"Then that's all that matters." Wang Tuozi laughed heartily, patting Peng Bai on the shoulder. "This way, my useless apprentice can come back to life. Peng Bai, you truly are a living deity."
Seeing Peng Bai nod in agreement, Wang Tuozi felt an immense weight lift off his shoulders.
Peng Bai had an extremely peculiar temperament; without his explicit acknowledgment, Wang Tuozi could never feel completely at ease.
"There's no time like the present. Why not revive this useless apprentice of mine right now? What do you think?"
Peng Bai shook his head and said, "If I'm not mistaken, Wei Ning must have died three years ago, on the day of General Arrow Day coinciding with the Day of Eight Kills. This date is extremely inauspicious, a rare day of great misfortune that occurs once in a hundred years. If we were to open the coffin now, it would surely lead to disaster, and it would be difficult to manage the aftermath."
"What should we do then?" Wang Tuozi was impatient, and upon hearing this, he became anxious.
Peng Bai shot Wang Tuozi a glance and replied, "It's surprising that you are a prominent figure in the Taoist Sect yet lack this basic knowledge. Haven't you heard of using gentle days for burial? In just a few days, we will have the only auspicious day in these years—Howling Against the Sun. It is an excellent day for burial, beneficial for the peace of the departed soul. If I choose to open the coffin on that day, it will greatly reduce the chances of Wei Ning's spirit causing trouble. I'm human too; facing such an invincible Blood Corpse that once dominated the world, how can I not be cautious? I'm still young and want to live a few more years."
Wang Tuozi was momentarily speechless. "Alright, you're the expert; I'll follow your lead."
Peng Bai rolled his eyes at Wang Tuozi and said in a mocking tone, "As if you would dare to do otherwise!"
At that moment, Wang Tuozi found himself under the eaves and had no choice but to lower his head, responding sullenly with a face full of frustration.
As long as it meant putting Wang Tuozi at a disadvantage, it was always something Peng Bai enjoyed. He chuckled and walked toward the inner room, turning back to say, "Remember to place some restrictions on Ningzi. Don't be stingy; he traveled such a long way here. The atmosphere is lacking in this place, but I have plenty of vibrant energy to fill it up. We can't afford any mishaps. Qiqi, come here; I need to discuss some technical issues with you. As for you, Wang Tuozi, why don't you catch up with your disciple? It's been three years since you last saw him; you must be eager to hear from him. Unfortunately, at this moment, there’s a separation between yin and yang—what a pity."
Peng Bai feigned a sigh for effect before taking Qiqi back into the inner room. Wang Tuozi waited until Peng Bai's figure disappeared before spitting disdainfully and muttering, "What nonsense."
Once inside the room, Peng Bai immediately closed the door and his expression shifted instantly. He spoke in a serious tone: "Qiqi, tell me honestly—who gave you this Undying Bone?"
"Does it matter who gave it to me? The key point is that you can use it to save Wei Ning," Qiqi replied coldly, showing no regard for her nominal master.
Peng Bai had grown accustomed to Qiqi's icy demeanor. He stepped closer and whispered, "Is it Wei Xian Gui?"
"I don't know."
"Is it an old fool with poor eyesight?"
"I don't know," Qiqi replied nonchalantly.
"That's true," Peng Bai suddenly muttered to himself, "That Old Ghost only needs to change his skin to become another person. Who can tell who the real him is? It's normal that you haven't seen him, but why did he give you Wei Ning's Undying Bone? That Old Ghost acts strangely, always making it hard for people to see his methods and intentions. For decades, he has been crazily collecting Undying Bones; logically, Wei Ning shouldn't have escaped his grasp. He should have been determined to obtain Wei Ning's Undying Bone; that's his style. Why would he go against his usual behavior to save Wei Ning? What is he really up to? Does he want to turn Wei Ning into another Wei Qiuxi? No, no." Peng Bai shook his head vigorously. "Wei Qiuxi was merely a failed experiment of his; this path is not viable. Why is he so stubborn? It's baffling, truly baffling..."
Qiqi quietly listened to Peng Bai's rambling, seemingly uninterested. Suddenly, a "meow" sounded as a Black Cat emerged from the corner and jumped onto her. Qiqi quickly bent down to catch the cat, stroking its silky fur, her eyes finally revealing a hint of warmth.
"I don't understand, I don't understand," Peng Bai said, pain evident in his eyes. "How can I anticipate the opponent's moves if I don't know what they are? Wei Xian Gui, Wei Xian Gui, since I've created you, I must also destroy you with my own hands. No matter what, my plan will not change; everything will proceed as originally intended. Qiqi, I'm tired. I need some time alone to think. You can go now."
Qiqi knew that at this moment, Peng Bai was likely pondering some scheme again. She didn't bother to say goodbye and simply walked out, too lazy to even close the door behind her.
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