I Am Immortal In The Cultivation World novel Chapter 37

Chapter 37 Surging Undercurrent

Dusk fell.

On the southeast side of Chen’s family valley stood a huge grave. When the ghosts in the village saw that their corpses had been buried, their resentment dissipated and turned into smoke, leaving only Old Man Chen’s vengeful spirit.

Zhou Yi found a green stone and used his dharmic powers to cut it into a long stone tablet. He wrote on it with his finger.

“Chen family’s valley, the tomb of 327 people. May 27, 18th year of Hongchang!”

His fingers were like steel.

Old Man Chen thanked him. “The Chen clan has no way to repay such a great favor. We will pray for you in the Netherworld. If there is a next life, we will definitely do anything to repay you!”

“What are you going to do?”

Zhou Yi carried the swaddling and used his dharmic powers to protect Lassie Chen.

Not long after the many ghosts dissipated, they left behind dense yin energy. If children or old people pass by this place, they might suffer from the yin energy entering their bodies.

“I’m sorry to trouble you.” Old Man Chen said, “Benefactor, please help me disperse my

soul.”

Zhou Yi asked in confusion, “Why?”

Old Man Chen said, “Originally, I am just a remnant soul that would dissipate in a few days. Who knew that it would become more corporeal in this cold place?”

“Isn’t that a good thing?”

If Zhou Yi did not have the Dao Fruit of Longevity, he would definitely think of various ways to extend his lifespan one day. The orthodox method, special techniques, and evil scriptures would not be rejected.

For example, soul possession could extend one’s lifespan, or one’s soul could turn into a ghost cultivator after death, or one could simply bury oneself in a place with extreme yin and become a zombie with a long lifespan.

Due to the explosion of information in his previous life, he believed that as long as people maintained their own thoughts, it did not matter if they turned into ghosts.

“I was corroded by this yin energy and many desires arose in my heart, such as absorbing yang energy, devouring blood, and so on.” Old Man Chen explained, “This is only the beginning. I’m already tempted. In a few days, I’ll definitely turn into a ferocious ghost and cause trouble. I might as well take advantage of my rationality and kill my evil thoughts!”

“Brother Chen, you’re really amazing!” Zhou Yi praised, “It’s a hundred times better than that dog emperor who knows that he will die but still harms the world to extend his lifespan.”

“Haha, you flatter me. I’m just a poor scholar who can’t even pass the imperial examination.” Old Man Chen smiled and said, “If you become the emperor and enjoy all the glory and wealth, you might become afraid of death.”

“Take care, Brother Chen!” Zhou Yi cupped his hands. Although Old Man Chen was not the emperor, the emperor did not have the chance to turn into a vengeful spirit. Judging the distance to longevity, the former was closer.

All things lie between give and take. There were many greedy people in the world, and there were very few who could give. Zhou Yi was the same.

Old Man Chen said freely, “May you live forever. I’ll repay you in my next life!”

Zhou Yi did not know what to say for a moment. With a wave of his hand, his Dharmic powers turned into sword light and shattered the vengeful spirit. He lowered his head to look at the swaddling, Lassie Chen was staring blankly at it, as if memorizing it.

“Old Brother Chen repeatedly reminded you not to have any thoughts of revenge. However, your parents and family have a deep blood feud. How can you hide such karma or let it go!”

Zhou Yi looked at the little girl’s red lips and could not help but tease her.

Hahaha!

Lassie Chen laughed crisply, adding a hint of warmth to the new grave, the mist, and the cold wind.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The hooves thundered.

A dozen black-clad riders roared across the main road.

The cavalry carried the small Minghuang flag on their backs. Regardless of whether they were officials or merchants, they hurriedly retreated to the side. It would be disrespectful to delay the decree.

Zhou Yi hugged his swaddling with one hand and pulled the reins with the other. The bay horse under him obediently dodged.

“Emperor Hongchang actually died!”

Zhou Yi was in a hurry to bring Lassie Chen back to the Divine Capital to find the wet nurse. After leaving the Chen’s family valley, he ran along the official road day and night and had already encountered four batches of messenger cavalry. With the notice from the imperial court, the cavalry rushed to all the state capitals and counties of the Fengyang Kingdom to post the news of the new emperor. “I’ll leave it for future generations to judge!”

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