58: Corpse Puppet

Although the refinement was a bit cruel, Lu Ming didn't care much.

Anyway, the Demonic Path scoundrels weren't cursing him!

As for the control issue...

“One needs to refine a Puppet core, then sever a portion of Divine Sense, and divide Divine Thought to enter the Puppet's body to preside over the overall situation. From then on, controlling the Puppet will be like moving an arm, just like a Clone…”

One must know that the Divine Soul is extremely important to a Cultivator; once damaged, it greatly affects the Cultivator's Dao path.

However, Lu Ming wasn't very worried about this aspect. Having cultivated the 'Yin Lotus Mother-Child Twin Birth Method', his Divine Soul was already different from ordinary people.

Moreover, why would Lu Ming need to sever his Divine Soul?

Although it could transfer side effects, there was absolutely no need for it.

Wasn't the Yin Lotus Clone perfect for this!

What Divine Thought could be more suitable to take over a Puppet than a Divine Soul Incarnation? This was simply an alternative 'Possession'.

The most difficult part was, on the contrary, not the problem Lu Ming needed to consider most.

Lu Ming's joy in his heart didn't last for long before he looked at the Golden Haired Giant Ape King, which he had already drained dry, and his expression turned bitter.

'I was still too hasty, I lost out big time!'

The Golden Haired Giant Ape King was not only incredibly strong but also possessed copper skin and iron bones, making it very difficult for even a Late-Stage Qi Refinement Cultivator to break its defense, making it extremely troublesome.

With Lu Ming's current strength, he could barely leave it with a single breath after a barrage of attacks.

This kind of thick-skinned and tough-fleshed demon ape was perfect for refining into a Puppet, but it was too late to say anything now.

However, Lu Ming was still very satisfied with obtaining the Puppet Legacy, and his depressed mood vanished.

While the demon ape was good, it was not a Cultivator's body after all, so he still needed to find a suitable 'Possession target'.

His thoughts were only for an instant; not much time had passed.

Lu Ming looked at Zhang Li, who was nervously and cautiously observing him.

After thinking for a moment, he flipped his hand, and a Storage Pouch appeared in his hand.

Lu Ming would not take Zhang Li's things for free. Favors were favors, but the due compensation still had to be given.

He tossed the Storage Pouch over, his tone light.

“These are the rewards for buying your Cultivation Technique.”

Zhang Li took it, bewildered, and when he opened it to look, his face twitched, and the hand holding the Storage Pouch trembled slightly.

Inside were a full eight hundred Low-Grade Spirit Stones!

'Is this blood money?'

Zhang Li was somewhat uneasy, and it was no wonder he thought that way.

Zhang Li naturally knew what was contained in the Legacy he gave to Lu Ming.

Corpse Refining, Puppets, Live Sacrifices…

Zhang Li felt like crying without tears.

'What is this! Eagerly sending Materials?'

“Hmph! This Venerable One doesn't want to owe anyone a favor.”

Lu Ming was annoyed by Zhang Li's appearance. He never knew that Uncle Zhang was so prone to overthinking.

It was truly disheartening; what kind of person did he take him for!

Ignoring Zhang Li, he had already obtained what he wanted, and there was even an unexpected pleasant surprise, so there was no need to stay any longer.

Activating his escape art, Lu Ming transformed into a demonic shadow and disappeared into the quiet mountain forest.

Only leaving everyone standing there, dumbfounded.

After a long while, Chen Mingye stammered.

“Brother Li, are we… safe now?”

Zhang Li slowly exhaled, nodded, and said.

“We should be safe… I think.”

Then his gaze fell upon the Storage Pouch, his expression complex.

He hadn't expected Wu Daoren to actually let them go and even give them such a large sum of Spirit Stones.

He actually didn't know that Lu Ming wanted to give more; the value of the Legacy was self-evident.

He only gave eight hundred Spirit Stones because he was worried that Zhang Li wouldn't be able to protect too many Spirit Stones.

Eight hundred Spirit Stones was still an acceptable amount for a Late-Stage Qi Refinement Cultivator like him.

Seeing that Wu Daoren had left and not returned, everyone gathered around, but they all tacitly avoided asking what was in the Storage Pouch.

Those were Zhang Li's things, and they had nothing to do with them.

“Brother Li, where are we going next?”

At this moment, an honest and simple middle-aged man in the team asked.

Zhang Li looked over. This person was named Sun Cheng, one of the members of the monster-hunting team he had formed in Green Bamboo Market.

But after fighting their way out of the Market, only the three in front of him remained.

Chen Mingye, Sun Cheng, and the usually quiet Zou Wenfeng.

He had originally planned to use his experience in hunting monsters in the mountains to lead his brothers on a good hunt in the mountain range, and then find a nearby Market to settle down.

However, they unexpectedly encountered the Golden Haired Giant Ape King midway. If Wu Daoren hadn't intervened to save them, they would probably have returned to the heavens and earth.

Zhang Li pondered for a moment, then finally made up his mind.

“We're going to Heavenly Star Immortal City!”

Judging by the distance, this place should already be not far from Heavenly Star Immortal City.

Instead of staying in the Market for a lifetime, it was better to try their luck in Heavenly Star Immortal City, where there were more opportunities!

Moreover.

He clutched the Storage Pouch in his hand. With these Spirit Stones, most of his future Dao path resources would also be resolved, and he might even have a chance to glimpse Foundation Establishment.

Everyone was led by Zhang Li and did not object to his proposal.

Moreover, they had long yearned for that Loose Cultivator City and wanted to experience it for themselves.

It was just that they were previously confined to Green Bamboo Market. Although their lives were ordinary, they weren't bad.

They were not very willing to step out of their comfort zone, nor were they confident in walking out of the Cloud Mist Mountain Range.

But things are unpredictable. The sudden beast tide in the Market disrupted their entire lives, and they were forced to flee.

However, now might not be a good opportunity to see the wider world!

Zhang Li looked at Yang Lian with an inquiring gaze, and she also nodded slightly at him.

Seeing that everyone agreed, Zhang Li's face showed a slight smile.

He was full of heroic spirit, and with a wave of his hand!

“Depart! Our destination is Heavenly Star Immortal City!”

Everyone manipulated their Magical Artifacts, transforming into several streaks of light and flying away.

Not long after they left, a figure returned to the original spot.

Lu Ming looked in the direction they had gone and raised an eyebrow.

“Is that the direction to Heavenly Star Immortal City?”

He hadn't actually left; his main concern was that giving Zhang Li Spirit Stones might bring him trouble.

Lu Ming didn't know anyone else besides Zhang Li's family, nor did he know their character.

If someone became greedy, then Lu Ming wouldn't be saving Zhang Li, but harming him.

So after he left, he concealed his aura and returned to a nearby spot.

Once someone became greedy, he could also step in to solve Zhang Li's trouble and, by the way, get some Puppet Materials for himself.

But it seemed everyone was well-behaved.

To be honest, Lu Ming was a little envious of their brotherhood.

Although his cultivation had caught up to Zhang Li's, ever since his Transmigration, he had been a lone wolf.

And after obtaining the Karma golden book, he had a pathological aversion to human nature.

He was very reluctant to interact with strangers, never made friends with Fellow Daoists, and maintained a hint of vigilance towards everyone.

Lu Ming also knew that this was actually wrong, but he lacked a sense of security too much.

“Once I go to Heavenly Star Immortal City and refine the Puppet, it'll be time to go out and move around.”

Cultivating alone was still too lonely, but with a Puppet, everything would be fine.

As for friends made by a Puppet, how are they not friends?

Without further thought, Lu Ming turned and left.

He wouldn't wait for Zhang Li and the others. Lu Ming wanted to go to Heavenly Star Immortal City first to get a feel for the place and then find a new identity for himself.

Zhang Li recognized his face. Since he knew Zhang Li was also going to Heavenly Star Immortal City, he naturally had to prepare in advance.