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"Don't touch him!" Qing suddenly shouted.
Wei Ning angrily replied, "He's already dead. Are you going to desecrate the body just to vent your anger?"
Qing yelled back, "Get out of the way, hurry up! Kindness is wasted on the ungrateful. You better move quickly; even a second's delay could be disastrous."
The Phoenix Maiden explained, "This person died from Curse Poison. He is now carrying a deadly toxin. If you touch him, you'll also contract Curse Poison, and in just a few days, your skin will rot and you'll die. Qing is stopping you for your own good."
"Hmph! You’re young but have a heart as venomous as a snake. Phoenix Maiden, you better keep an eye on her. If I catch her doing evil again, I won’t spare her."
Seeing that her good intentions were met with disdain, Qing felt insulted. She puffed out her undeveloped chest and shouted, "Come on! Go ahead and kill me now! If you hesitate for even a second, you're nothing but a turtle raised by your great-aunt!"
"You!"
"Lalalalala!" Liu Linglang suddenly interjected, making faces at Qing. "Ugly hag, crooked neck, bare-bottomed with no pants..."
"You," Qing realized Liu Linglang was mocking her with a nursery rhyme and was about to retort when Liu Linglang continued with gusto: "Happy birthday to you, may your cake go moldy. May your house flood and your dad turn into a big turtle..."
"You’re asking for trouble..." Qing's face turned green with anger as she pretended to strike Liu Linglang. Liu Linglang quickly ducked behind Wei Ning and stuck out her tongue at Qing.
Suddenly, Qing stopped in her tracks. Looking at the chubby Liu Linglang, she licked her lips and a greedy glint appeared in her eyes.
Liu Linglang suddenly hugged Wei Ning tightly and exclaimed, "Wei Ning, she wants to eat me!"
Wei Ning, aware of the lessons from Qing's past, quickly blocked Liu and said coldly, "Watch yourself."
Qing was unexpectedly caught off guard by Liu Linglang's insight. Startled, he reflexively glanced at Phoenix Maiden and said, "Don't be ridiculous, I’m not."
"Not yet," Liu Linglang exclaimed loudly. "You're still thinking about how my leg is meaty and must taste delicious."
Qing had not anticipated that Liu Linglang would possess such perceptiveness. Realizing that this child was certainly not to be trifled with, and with Wei Ning watching him closely, he hurried back to his sister's side and whispered, "Sister, let's go back. We have already secured the Gu Corpse; it's time to report back."
Phoenix Maiden clearly did not wish to linger with Wei Ning and the others. She nodded and said to Wei Ning, "It’s best to burn this person quickly; otherwise, if the Gu Corpse goes out of control, this entire area will be in chaos." With a shake of her Phoenix Bell, a series of clear sounds rang out as she led the Gu Corpse away from the forest.
Once they left, Wei Ning seemed to recall something and rushed to the spot where Fang Zhi had stirred up dust earlier. After scanning the area, he said, "Someone has been here; the Zhu You Ruler has been stolen!"
Wei Ning searched nearby for firewood and cremated Fang Zhi's body. Once the flames died down, he exited the forest and found a place to rest. Liu Linglang and Ding Ying naturally had the treasures within the Red Pearl to enjoy. The night passed without incident, and the next day marked the beginning of the Corpse Driving Conference.
That evening, after preparing himself, Wei Ning headed toward the Mass Grave. The moon shone brightly among sparse stars, casting a dim light over the ground that matched the atmosphere of the Corpse Driving Conference perfectly. Suddenly, countless restless spirits appeared in the Mass Grave overnight like wandering ghosts. Numerous cold green candles were lit, enhancing the eerie ambiance. Atop a larger tombstone hung a tattered red lantern, inside which five-year-old long-lasting red candles were ignited once more.
The Mass Grave spanned a vast area surrounded by mountains and numerous trees for concealment. Unless someone intentionally sought it out, it would be nearly impossible to find. It seemed that Wei Family’s ancestors had deliberately chosen this location.
As the moon reached its zenith, what was usually a desolate Mass Grave was now teeming with people. Everyone wore identical blue cloth long gowns with black belts around their waists and blue cloth hats on their heads—this was Zhu You School's most formal and solemn attire. Wei Ning recalled that Wang Tuozi had worn it during his apprenticeship; it was the only time he had seen it worn. However, there were no ceremonial music or welcoming teams, no leaders giving speeches or students performing honors. The Corpse Driving Conference was eerily quiet, resembling a gathering of ghosts in conference—only sparse moonlight faintly illuminated their shadows while some still couldn’t help but converse in Xiangxi dialect.
Wei Ning quietly appeared at the outermost edge of the Corpse Driving Conference, just like all the inconspicuous outer disciples. Their sole purpose was to observe; they were not part of the real excitement happening on stage.
In a central open area stood four Grand Master's Chairs. The middle one remained empty while three elderly men occupied the other three chairs. The one on the far left was frail and short, appearing to be in his forties or fifties; he was Fang Yu Jue, head of the Fang Family and father of Fang Zhi who had tragically died last night. His expression was quite anxious as he seemed to worry about his son who had run away from home and might never return.
In the middle, slightly to the right, sat a short and stout old man with sparse beard and hair, resembling a pig as he slumped in the Grand Master's Chair. Perhaps due to jet lag, he seemed to be asleep. He was Wu Yunhe, the head of the Wu Family.
On the far left chair sat a man in his forties, exuding an air of dignity and grace. This was Bai Maoren, the head of the Bai Family, who had replaced the now-extinct Wang Family in one of the Four Great Sects. Unlike the distracted Fang Yu Jue and the seemingly tranquil Wu Yunhe, Bai Maoren appeared spirited and lively, embodying the essence of a host for the entire Corpse Driving Conference.
The empty chair in the center, which stood out prominently, was reserved for Wei Ning's grandfather, Wei Qiuxi.
In the middle of the four chairs was a table adorned with an ancient-looking box, its contents unknown. This object became the focal point of discussion among everyone present. Wei Ning strained to listen but was surrounded by low-ranking members of the Corpse Driving Sect, making it difficult for him to grasp any meaningful information. Behind them hung a giant portrait of a Bull-Headed Monster.
Bai Maoren glanced at the two family heads; Fang Yu Jue slightly raised his hand while Wu Yunhe remained slumped like a dead pig. Bai Maoren then cleared his throat and stepped forward, proclaiming loudly, "The earth has righteous energy."
Following his lead, all disciples echoed, "The earth has righteous energy," their voices resonating across the wilderness.
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