Tianwei Chapter 279: The Mystery of the Heavenly Emperor (2)
Grandpa Shi! I shouted.
However, Grandpa Shi did not respond. His eyes and expression became even stranger after he saw me and heard my call. It was as if he was seeing me for the first time, and he gave me a strange feeling.
Grandpa Shi? I lowered my voice.
Gamu walked up to me and asked in a low voice: Is this your Grandpa Shi?
I hummed, then walked forward: "Grandpa Shi, are you okay? Where did you come back from? I went to the underworld to look for you, but you were not there."
Grandpa Shi stopped walking, and he just stood there, looking at me with a very strange look. There was confusion in his eyes, which was really strange. And his aura made people feel cold, and even the atmosphere at the scene made people feel uncomfortable.
What's wrong? I suppressed my anxiety, took two steps forward, and asked: Are you injured? Are you feeling uncomfortable?
Alas... Grandpa Shi suddenly sighed, shook his head and said to me: It's okay, I just encountered some minor troubles.
Oh? I was a little surprised. If even Grandpa Shi found it troublesome, it must be a big deal.
However, after he started talking to me, the cold atmosphere gradually faded. I felt relieved, walked up to him, held his arm, and asked worriedly: "When I first saw you being swept away by the dragon-shaped object, I was worried to death. Fortunately, nothing happened, otherwise...
When I said this, I felt Grandpa Shi's arm struggle slightly, as if he wanted to pull it out of my hand. But he only moved for a moment and then stopped moving.
If it was before, I would definitely not feel strange. But now, I always feel that Grandpa Shi is very strange. It seems that something has happened to him.
Did something happen? I whispered to him: Can you tell me?
There is indeed something, then... Grandpa Shi only said half of the sentence, then shook his head and stopped, and then said: I will think about it.
Although I don't know what he is thinking, I am sure that something strange must have happened to Grandpa Shi. And, does this matter seem to be related to me?
Hello, old man. I am Gamu, from the Tianshi Vein… Gamu came over and bowed.
Heavenly Corpse Vein! Upon hearing these three words, Grandpa Shi's eyes immediately became sharp. I could feel his arm tighten slightly. This was not a good sign. I quickly said: He is not in the same group with that guy, he is a friend of me and Laodao, and he has helped us a lot.
Oh... Grandpa Shi's arms relaxed, but he did not exchange too much greetings with Gamu. He just said : I'm a little tired and need to rest for a while. You guys can do whatever you want.
After saying that, he pushed my hand away and walked into the Taoist temple. The little beauty wanted to greet him, but she seemed to realize something was wrong, so she pulled Tiansheng aside and didn't dare to say anything.
After Grandpa Shi disappeared into the Taoist temple, the little beauty quietly moved to my side and asked in a low voice: Tianyou, why do I feel that Grandpa Shi is a little...
Abnormal?
Yes. She looked at me in surprise and asked: You felt it too.
I hummed, and then Gamu asked: What's wrong?
No matter what happened to Grandpa Shi, it was a family matter. I could only say to Gamu: It's nothing. By the way, stay for lunch. I don't know if you have tasted the food in the Taoist temple.
You kid. Gamu rolled his eyes at me and said: When I was living with him here, you didn’t even know where you were!
I suddenly felt a little embarrassed, so I smiled awkwardly and quickly changed the subject. However, as we were talking, I couldn't help but glance into the Taoist temple. My mind was filled with Grandpa Shi's strange eyes and expression.
No matter what you think, you still have to eat this meal.
There were still a bunch of leftovers from Grandpa Shi's purchase in the kitchen, both meat and vegetables. The temperature was low on the mountain, so the food could be preserved longer than down there. I didn't have the heart to choose, so I just cooked a few dishes and opened a pot of wine for Gamu.
He naturally disliked strangers, so he filled himself up with a large bowl of food and went outside to eat.
After everything was done, I went to the room and called Grandpa Shi. However, after I called him a few times, I heard Grandpa Shi say: You guys eat, I'm not hungry.
This is so strange. With Grandpa Shi's personality, eating with me is what he enjoys most. But now, he actually told me that he is not hungry?
Grandpa Shi, what happened to you? If there is anything, can't you tell me? I shouted in front of the door.
Don't ask, go eat. Grandpa Shi's voice came again, and this time, his tone was filled with an irresistible flavor. There was a terrifying atmosphere in the room. It seemed that the person staying inside was not my amiable Grandpa Shi, but some ferocious beast.
I couldn't help but shudder, and I felt more and more incredible. There was actually such a dangerous feeling in Grandpa Shi.
How is it going? The little beauty came over at some point.
I shook my head at her, looked at the door again, and then pulled the beautiful girl away.
Don't call him anymore? The little beauty asked doubtfully.
My mind was a mess, with more doubts than hers, so I had no time to answer questions.
During the meal, Gamu also noticed something was wrong. He only asked once, and when he saw that I didn't want to talk, he stopped asking. However, during the meal, he asked another question: Are there any stone beasts in the Five Elements Meridian?
Stone beast? I looked at him strangely: What do you want this for? You don't want to refine the stone beast into an emperor corpse, do you?
Of course not, we don't have that ability. But this matter concerns your safety, so tell me, is there a stone beast here? Gamu asked again.
Safe? I was a little surprised, so I shook my head and said: There were two before. But one was killed by the Taoist priest, and the other was exchanged for half of his body with the secret corpse vein, but he was still fooled.
That's good. Gamu breathed a sigh of relief, shook his head and said: I am also old, I was thinking about that old guy, and almost forgot to ask you this. Fortunately, I remembered it just now, otherwise I would be scolded to death by my elder brother when I go back.
What's wrong? I asked: What did you say just now about our safety?
You don’t know? Gamu asked.
Of course I don’t know, otherwise why would I ask you? I answered.
Gamu put down his bowl and chopsticks, thought for a moment, then looked at me and said: There are many stone beasts in the Heavenly Corpse Vein, all of which I dug up in search of immortal fruit. Although I gave many to other families and the Emperor Vein, I kept some. But recently I accidentally discovered that these stone beasts have begun to revive.
Resurrection? I exclaimed: What does that mean?
You should remember that the Wei family once resurrected a ghost messenger, Gamu asked.
Of course I remember, wasn't it you who designed to harm them?
That's right, but do you still remember the corpse that the walking corpse took away? Gamu asked again.
Yes, I remember. I couldn't help but look at the platform outside. If the zombie vein hadn't led us to that valley, I wouldn't have been able to take Jiao Ye in. Of course, if I hadn't taken him away, maybe Jiao Ye would be living a better life now. At least he wouldn't be like he is now, half dead outside.
In order to revive the ghost sealed in stone, the Wei family used almost all their resources. Moreover, they even used a fairy bone, with its unique power different from the power of Taoism, to successfully open the stone seal. Gamu said.
Uh, I don't quite understand.
What do you think of the Wei family back then? Gamu asked.
Hmm... I thought about it and said: It's amazing, right? There is a top-level copper-armored corpse, and there are so many disciples and ordinary copper-armored corpses. Even the old Taoist said that the Wei family is one of the most powerful in the entire cultivation world.
Yes, the Wei family was indeed very powerful, but such a family was almost wiped out by a ghost. Gamu's tone was a little lamentable, and I couldn't help but roll my eyes. It was you who harmed them, okay? Why are you so surprised?
The powerful Wei family tried their best but could only revive one ghost sealed in stone . But not long ago, I suddenly discovered that cracks appeared on the stone beasts I collected. And looking through the cracks, I could actually see fresh flesh and blood...
Impossible! I cried out in shock.
Nothing is impossible, that is indeed the case, Gamu said.
How is this possible? I still can't believe it. The old Taoist priest had clearly told me that the stone beast only had a very weak breath of life. Once my jade pendant gets close to it, the essence will be sucked away in an instant. How could such a weak stone beast be alive?
Did someone bump into them and cause the cracks? I asked.
Absolutely impossible. Gamu shook his head and said with certainty: These things are stored in the warehouse, under the personal supervision of my elder brother and me, and no one can enter.
Gamu's affirmation was surprising and frightening.
A resurrected ghost messenger killed the Wei family in a panic. And now, those stone beasts have begun to resurrect on their own?
Is this an isolated phenomenon, or is it the same for all... I asked.
All! Gamu's face was also a little ugly, and he said: I have visited several forces that own stone beasts. After checking, the stone beasts they kept also showed this phenomenon.
So this isn’t just an isolated anomaly… I opened my mouth wide.
Definitely not. It's not that coincidental. I'm sure that this has happened to all the stone beasts in the world.
But how can you be sure that they are resurrections and not something else?
My eldest brother is a bronze-armored corpse, Gamu said.
Hmm? What do you mean?
The bronze-armored corpses were particularly sensitive to life, and the eldest brother sensed an increasingly strong breath of life on those stone beasts. The breath of life of these stone beasts was growing stronger every day. Although the increase was not particularly obvious, as long as there was enough time, they would definitely grow to the stage where they could truly be resurrected!
This... I was so shocked that I couldn't even hold my chopsticks. If all the stone beasts in the world were resurrected, what would the day be like?
Things are not necessarily as bad as you think. Although the creatures sealed in stone are aliens, it does not mean that they will definitely kill people. Gamu said: Otherwise, how could humans in ancient times survive?
I hope so, otherwise... I can't finish my words because this is too shocking.
If you find stone beasts, destroy them. After all, we don't know whether they are good or evil, so it's better to be careful, Gamu said.
