Chapter 342: Lotus Goat

Chapter 342: Lotus Goat

Would the caster find out that the ritual has been destroyed, Xuanyun? Ye Qing suddenly asked a crucial question.

They would, Qi Xuanyun replied without hesitation.

How strong is your clan elder, Brother Peng? Ye Qing looked at Peng Hu next.

Hes a Spirit Master. Whats the matter? Peng Hu didnt understand why Ye Qing was asking this.

Ye Qing rubbed his chin thoughtfully. So, your enemy is strong enough to kill a Spirit Master. Thats a problem. If I were you, I would be thinking how Im going to keep myself alive, not take revenge.

Youre saying they would show up to silence us all. Peng Hus eyes narrowed.

Thats definitely a possibility. Ye Qing shrugged. Qi Xuanyun was certain that the caster would find out that the Five Punishments Ritual was destroyed. Naturally, it made sense that the caster would show up to finish the job.

Of course, there was always the possibility that they wouldnt, but it was better to be safe than sorry.

Joyless worries are well-founded. Chu Nianjiu nodded. For now, lets leave this place. Brother Peng Chuan needs his rest too.

One thing, Brother Peng. You should leave your clan elders body behind. The Five Punishments Ritual might not be the only thing the caster has done to it. Ye Qing stopped Peng Hu as he moved to retrieve the corpse.

Peng Hu rejected the suggestion without hesitation, No coffin haulier worth their salt would ever abandon a body to save their own lives, much less the body of a clan elder.

Chu Nianjiu joined in on the persuasion. Brother Peng, now isnt the time to cling stubbornly to your beliefs. Assuming what Joyless and Xuanyun said is true, we would die as soon as the enemy catches up to us. Youve already lost so many brothers, you dont want Peng Chuan and your remaining brothers to die a meaningless death, do you?

Peng Hu frowned deeply but didnt say anything.

Brother Peng, we understand that you have certain rules you must abide by, but rules are dead, and you are alive. The living has to be more important than what is dead, dont you agree? Lin Yuhuai also chimed in. Plus, were not telling you to leave your clan elders body in the wilderness. Were telling you to do what you need to do to secure the body first and message the Peng Clan for reinforcement later. Surely this is a better way than throwing away your lives for nothing? Surely that cannot be the wish of the Peng Clan?

Peng Hu was visibly struggling to arrive at a decision. One one hand, breaking the rules would mean breaking the taboo and ruining the reputation his clan had upheld for over a hundred years. On the other hand, his brothers lives were in danger. He truly didnt know which was the better choice.

Brother Peng, remember that were only making guesses. We have no idea if the caster would actually come after us. Ye Qing advised after choosing his words carefully, Were not far away from Auspicious Phoenix Market. You can afford to secure the clan elders body, leave it here, and spy on it from the village. If a few days later, you discover that the body is undisturbed, it probably means that the caster hasnt caught up to you. Youd be free to carry it back to the Peng Clan.

But if something did happen to the body, this would be your opportunity to find out the truth. Youd be able to find out exactly who is the murderer of your clan elder. Assuming help shows up in time, you could even take revenge for your elder and resolve the problem once and for all. This way, you can kill two birds with one stone.

Obviously, this solution isnt risk free. Assuming the caster shows up, I wont deny that there is a chance they would spot you spying on them in secret. But its still better than sticking to your current course of action and dying meaninglessly, isnt it? What do you think, Brother Peng?

Thats a wonderful plan! I knew youre the most devious of the four of us. Chu Nianjiu clapped a hand on Ye Qings shoulder.

Ill pretend that youre complimenting me. Ye Qing rubbed his nose.This chapter is updated by nov(e)(l)biin.com

Very well. Well do as you say. This time, Peng Hu agreed to the suggestion without hesitation. Doing as Ye Qing said would allow them to identify their clan elders murderer and still carry the body back to its rightful place. He could not see any reason to turn this down.

As for danger, they were ready to die for their cause. Why would they be afraid of danger?

Thank you very much for your guidance, Brother Ye. Peng Hu saluted Ye Qing.

Youre welcome, but lets make haste, shall we? The sooner were away from this place, the better! Ye Qing warned. He was certain that the caster hadnt caught up to them yethe hadnt sensed any pursuers with his demonic thoughtsbut that could change given enough time.

Peng Hu glanced at Peng Lin, and Peng Lin immediately produced a bone whistle from his sleeve. He then blew it strongly.

Screeeeeeeeeeeeech!

The whistle sounded more like the screeching noise of fingernails digging into a piece of wood, or glass rubbing against metal than an actual whistle. The shrill, piercing noise immediately inflicted Ye Qings group with deep nausea.

Meh! Meh!

On the other hand, the Lotus Goat started bleating the moment it heard the whistle. Soft and elegant, it was completely different from the horrible whistling.

A few bleats later, the Lotus Goat began walking down the cliff with elegant footsteps. The cliff was tall, steep, and impossible for a human to navigate normally, but the Lotus Goat made it look like it was treading on flat ground.

Meh

After the Lotus Goat landed on the ground, it bleated once at Peng Lin before the girl inside the lotus flower rubbed her nose with great anticipation. Then, she opened her mouth and breathed deeply. A stream of mist-like corpse qi immediately rose from the coffin and entered her mouth.

The lotus girls cheeks were fully puffed like that of a cute cat as she swallowed the corpse qi inside her mouth bit by bit. She looked so happy and intoxicated it was like she was drinking sweet honey, not corpse qi.

When she was finally done, the lotus girl let out a big yawn, smiled sweetly, and closed her eyes.

Meh The Lotus Goat bleated and tapped the ground with its hoof three times. There was a small explosion of dust, and the coffin was thrown into the air and onto its back. Then, the Lotus Goat climbed up the cliffside with just as much ease and grace as before.

It is done. Lets go. Peng Hu let out a sigh of relief after the matter was settled.

What is that bone whistle Peng Lin just used? On the way to Auspicious Phoenix Market, Ye Qing voiced his curiosity. Its pretty interesting.

Er Peng Hu hesitated.

Chu Nianjiu interrupted, Its better if you dont know.

What do you mean? Is it a taboo to speak about it? Ye Qing looked puzzled.

No, but Brother Chu is right. Are you sure you want to hear about this? Peng Hu asked.

If youre trying to pique my curiosity, then you sure as hell succeeded, brother.

Peng Hu noted Ye Qings expression and sighed. The whistle is called the Human Bone Whistle. Among corpse hauliers, we have a saying called, The living hear the living, and the dead hear the dead. The Human Bone Whistle is a whistle forged from the skull of a dead human. It can be used to interact with some ghosts and Strangers.

The skull needed to make the whistle is also quite unusual. It is the skull of a baby who is born on a yin year, month and day. The baby cannot be older than nine years old either, and the younger the better.

This is because people who are born on a yin year, month and day are also born with a greater reservoir of yin qi, so much so that they can see the unseeable. This applies to babies as well as their heart and soul is pure. This is why the Human Bone Whistle possesses the power to communicate with certain ghosts and Strangers. In a sense, its a Strange Artifact.

1. The guy who tried to attack the paper doll earlier but died instantly.

2. Hanging coffins are coffins which have been placed on cliffs. They are practiced by various cultures in China, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

3. Halfman Xu: GET THAT THING AWAY FROM ME!