Eternal Life Starts as a Hunter

Chapter 588 - 185: Cultivation and Daily Life at Chenxi Manor, Encountering the Emperor Before the Mass Grave

Originally, she was single-mindedly focused on her spiritual path, only wanting to walk her own road.

But if her path was designed by others, then it wasn’t truly her path at all.

Jing Shuixiang managed to reach this level, becoming a towering presence among disciples of the same realm during the Sixth Grade, even earning the title of "Xiang King." Naturally, her strength, talent, and disposition were all exceptional.

Yet on the bed, the more she discussed, the clearer she became; all the dangers had been crushed into her mind.

Frankly speaking, even if Qing Hancheng were to perish, her talent, no matter how strong, would merely keep pace with it at best.

The more Jing Shuixiang thought about it, the more desperate she felt, as if swept away in a torrent, clutching onto Li Yuan as her lifeline.

"Husband, what should I do?"

In the instant she asked this question, her pride had been cast aside.

"I... I have always worked hard, heedless and indifferent...

But, this path was wrong, wrong from the very beginning, and there’s no turning back.

And there’s no detour to escape...

What... what should I do?"

"What to do? What should I do? What should I do?"

Once softness breaks through, it’s impossible to be strong again.

Jing Shuixiang was at a loss, fearfully clutching Li Yuan, then suddenly adopting a pleasing stance, gently swaying her hips, looking up with a pitiful face, reminiscent of the woman who constantly said "sorry" before.

Seeing his wife’s trembling appearance, Li Yuan instantly understood, this Fourth Lady was like a "sheep clothed in tiger’s skin." Once the tiger’s skin was stripped away, she revealed her most vulnerable form, which could stir a man’s protective instincts.

He thought for a moment and said, "Don’t panic yet."

"Uh-huh..." Jing Shuixiang immediately became obedient, nodding repeatedly.

Li Yuan said, "Stop using the Withering and Flourishing Skill for now, then cook and prepare meals every day, change your mindset...

The current issue is, I’m also completely unfamiliar with the Divine Soul. If we could understand it, perhaps we’d find the right remedy to break this trap."

"Uh-huh..."

"Oh, by the way, during the day, talk to Huayin and Yaojue about this, and advise them to stop cultivating for now as well."

"Uh-huh..."

Jing Shuixiang was in turmoil.

Li Yuan looked at the sky; although it was bright, he still held his wife in his arms a little longer before getting out of bed comfortably.

Being so exhausted outside every day, couldn’t he enjoy some comfort at home?

Moreover, he had a faint premonition that at some point in the future, he would most likely confront the presence behind the Divine Wood Hall.

If such a confrontation occurs, wouldn’t it be straightforward to ask directly how to break the trap of the Withering and Flourishing Skill?

"Power... It’s still about power..."

Li Yuan couldn’t imagine how strong that presence was, so he had to get stronger.

Qing Hancheng felt that he and those people were adversaries, and while he was prepared for opposition, he didn’t place himself directly in the role of an enemy either.

Everyone’s just reaping the harvest, and no one’s nobler than the other.

But if the Great Unity of Yin Yang aims to destroy the world, causing Evil Ghosts to run rampant, Li Yuan would have objections.

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In the afternoon, Li Yuan finished his meal and grasped the Fifth Grade Beast Taming Secret Skill and the Fifth Grade Body Skill obtained from the Illusion Array in Divine Wood Hall, hoping to grasp them soon.

When he grew tired of reading, he decided to take a stroll again near Shanbao County.

This time, his destination was the Mass Grave.

His mind instantly conjured the image of the Mass Grave.

The greyish-yellow soil, the enormous pit, buzzing flies, decaying and stinking corpses, and the illusion realm overlapping this terrifying reality.

The Mass Grave had its distinct characteristics, making it unique even after Li Yuan had seen many Ghost Realms.

The power of the Single Ghost Ghost Realm was actually between the Fifth and Fourth Grades, but due to the presence of Yin Qi, it was extremely difficult to annihilate, so it required a Fourth Grade expert to suppress it.

To disperse the Single Ghost Ghost Realm, it required someone like him.

However, the Mass Grave could continuously produce "extraordinary Ghost Servants," these Ghost Servants possessing "memory and strength from their living days."

Previously, not long after the Mass Grave appeared, a Sixth Grade had already emerged.

Now, after all these years, Li Yuan had no idea what the state of the Mass Grave was.

Besides, Li Yuan had inquired with Lady Yan.

There had never been a "Mass Grave" shop on Ghost Street in Fujiang Path.

All of this hinted that the Mass Grave was somewhat peculiar.

Having easily dispersed the Carpenter’s Shop yesterday, visiting the Mass Grave today seemed like no big deal.

So, Li Yuan told his family, "I might not return home for these few days," and then headed towards Shanbao County as if taking a stroll, and smoothly arrived at Qiutang County.

Returning to familiar places, the General Gu Xiang he had once tasked to guard here was long gone.

The methods he had set up to block the Mass Grave had also vanished.

In the April sky, mountain flower petals fluttered everywhere.

Li Yuan sat under an old tree in the mountain, looking at the Mass Grave over ten miles away.

Returning to this familiar place, which once made every fiber of his being tense, now gave him a sense of plainness.

Yet, this Yin Qi Illusion Realm indeed had its unique aspects; even now, he couldn’t discern its mystery.

From the outside, it still appeared as a row of houses by a babbling stream, giving off an aura of an otherworldly haven where people resided within deep clouds.

Due to the special nature of the Mass Grave, Li Yuan didn’t charge in recklessly, but observed patiently, awaiting the right moment...