Corpse Burier: I Can Nourish Corpse-Chapter 87 - 74: Net Worth Surpasses Ten Thousand, Yin Five Elements Ghost Nurturing Technique [Second Update, 5K]
All along the way.
Heading straight to the Night Patrol Department.
Every disciple of the Night Patrol Department encountered along the way, as well as disciples of the Demon-slaying Department, or even the ordinary disciples of Feixian Peak, would stop to clasp their fists in greeting if they recognized Wen Jiu.
Wen Jiu had never enjoyed such treatment before; before the assessment announcement, he was just a stranger on the road.
Now, he was someone familiar to everyone.
Everyone addressed him as Fellow Daoist Wen.
The term "Heterodox Dao" seemed as if it had never existed.
Especially the disciples of the Demon-slaying Department, after the events of last night, when they saw Wen Jiu again, they clasped their fists in salute and expressed their gratitude. Unconsciously, along the way on Feixian Peak, Wen Jiu’s hand was already filled with name cards.
Upon re-entering the Night Patrol Department, the disciples’ attitudes had completely transformed.
Everyone would greet Wen Jiu first.
Their regard for Wen Jiu was like that for Liu Xiao and the others, but with even more respect.
This, Wen Jiu did not find surprising; it was all within his expectations and one of the reasons he did not wish to leave the sect.
Although they were all cultivators — seen as Immortal Masters by mortals — in the end, they were human, and no human could escape societal norms.
Given time, when he became the Main Peak Elder, he would be recognized as a great master of Heterodox Dao by everyone.
A role model.
An exemplar.
You say he’s a Heterodox Demon?
Just ask if you can withstand the Murder Sword of Deadman Peak.
Arriving within the Night Patrol Department, Wen Jiu immediately sensed the change in atmosphere; Si Kongbai appeared gloomy, Mu Canglong was a mix of happiness and worry, and the other stewards of the Night Patrol Department were all silent.
As Wen Jiu stepped inside, everyone’s eyes turned to him, and their faces all bore a slight smile.
"Brother Mu, Steward Sikong, Fellow Daoists," Wen Jiu greeted them one by one, changing his address for the stewards to Fellow Daoists.
Mu Canglong nodded and said, "First, congratulations on your breakthrough to the Qi Cultivation Third Layer. It’s no exaggeration to say that it’s hard to find someone with such a powerful Heterodox Talent on the side peaks of Deadman Peak. But I have a regrettable piece of news for you."
"What is it?"
Wen Jiu feigned ignorance.
Mu Canglong, with a complex expression, said, "I just received news from an Inspection Hall disciple that Elder Gong passed away last night in the dungeon."
In fact, Mu Canglong himself could not tell if he felt sad or pleased.
Ever since Gong Chi oppressed Wen Jiu last time, even threatening Wen Jiu to take him as a master for selfish gain, Mu Canglong’s respect for Gong Chi had diminished considerably. Yet, Gong Chi had taught him much in the past.
Now, with Gong Chi’s death, Wen Jiu was no longer his disciple and could continue to participate in the Main Peak assessment, which made Mu Canglong happy.
But the person who once taught him was now dead.
He found it hard to feel truly happy.
Meanwhile, Wen Jiu feigned a look of shock, showing not a trace of joy, "How could Elder Gong pass away?"
Mu Canglong shook his head, not saying much more, and then changed the subject, "According to the Night Patrol Department’s process, you can now serve as a steward, but with the Main Peak assessment imminent and no one able to block your path there given your current strength, your position will remain unchanged for now. However, during this period, you can put aside departmental affairs and focus wholly on preparing for the upcoming assessment."
"Thank you, Brother Mu."
Wen Jiu saluted.
As his gaze swept over the crowd, he saw that all familiar faces were present, indicating that the Inspection Hall hadn’t involved the Night Patrol Department in investigating Gong Chi’s death.
But on second thought, even the Inspection Hall and Elder Ye Chen had looked into it; had there been any clues, they would have been found. What could a group of Second and Third Layer Qi Cultivation cultivators in the Night Patrol Department uncover?
Certainly.
Another possibility cannot be ruled out.
Someone from the Inspection Hall might have sensed that cold aura from Gong Chi’s corpse, judged him as a traitor, but due to certain reasons, couldn’t make this public, which is why the Night Patrol Department wasn’t involved in the investigation.
No matter the outcome, Wen Jiu found joy in any possible result.
Mu Canglong continued, "I remember you have an older sister, right? According to sect rules, whenever a disciple is promoted to steward, Feixian Peak can arrange for her to have the status of an apprentice disciple, freeing her from servitude, and allowing her to honorably cultivate the Night Patrol Department’s cultivation techniques and spells."
Wen Jiu nodded.
His face bright with joy.
Mu Canglong inquired, "Where do you think it would be best to place her? You are the first apprentice disciple in Feixian Peak’s history to reach this stage from among the mortals, so you can choose freely, whether it’s the Spiritual Agriculture Department or the Talisman Room."
"Thank you, Brother Mu," Wen Jiu did not hesitate, "Brother Mu, please arrange for my sister to be in the Night Patrol Department." 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎
Wen Jiu had considered the Alchemy Room since Wang Nian’s uncle was there, and going could ensure assistance.
However, after thoughtful consideration, the Alchemy Room, though good, couldn’t compare to the Night Patrol Department, especially with Mu Canglong being the first steward there.
With Liu Xiao among the stewards.
When he left Feixian Peak to cultivate at the Main Peak, the two could directly look after his sister Wen Ya.
Mu Canglong nodded without surprise and added, "By the way, early this morning, Madam Xu sent me an item — your sister Wen Ya’s indenture. I’ve purchased it with a hundred Low-grade Spirit Stones... Presumably, when Steward Xu returns, he won’t have any objections either."
"Thank you, Brother Mu!"
Wen Jiu was overjoyed.
He hadn’t anticipated that last night’s display would lead to such a powerful chain reaction.
Thus, he was able to resolve one of his worries.
Originally, he planned to visit the Xu Family for an equal dialogue to find a way to get his sister out of the Xu Family, but he hadn’t expected Madam Xu to voluntarily send over the indenture.
