41: A resurrected female corpse! Taoist priest Li Xuanxiao!
Pinching the philtrum, pouring medicinal soup.
After much effort, the old village chief finally opened his eyes.
"That thing cannot stay!"
This was the first thing the old village chief said upon waking.
The villagers exchanged glances; everyone knew the corpse couldn't stay.
The key was how to get rid of it?
The village was full of ordinary people, and those who went out for help returned empty-handed.
In this situation, no one dared to directly touch the female corpse, fearing it would bring even greater disaster.
Just then.
Someone rushed in from outside.
"Bad news, Zhang the Third and the others ran off!"
Everyone was shocked by the news.
The old village chief immediately sat up from the bed and said anxiously, "Go find them quickly!"
Zhang the Third and the others were bewitched; who knew what they might do!
Immediately, everyone began searching.
Not long after, news came.
Following the pale-faced Woman, the old village chief led the people to the riverbank at the village entrance.
"It's... it's inside!"
The Woman pointed tremblingly at the coffin.
The villagers cautiously went forward to check, and with just one look, many screamed in fright.
Inside the coffin, Zhang the Third was half-reclining.
His body was withered, his hair white; in just a short while, he had aged several decades.
He gently stroked the female corpse's bulging belly, his eyes infatuated, muttering incessantly.
"Soon, our child will be born, and I, Zhang the Third, will finally have an heir!"
"Pull him out!" the old village chief urged.
Several strong men reached out to pull, but Zhang the Third suddenly became agitated, his aged body like an old monkey, wildly swinging a knife to protect the female corpse behind him.
"Don't come over! No one can separate us, husband and wife!"
But he was too weak now, and in a couple of moves, he fainted.
Seeing this, the villagers quickly pulled him out of the coffin.
The old village chief stared intently at the female corpse, noticing that her belly had grown even larger.
An ominous premonition gradually spread.
"Bring firewood!"
The old village chief ordered.
Not long after, firewood was piled around the coffin, and the villagers even brought out lamp oil they usually wouldn't dare to use and poured it on.
The old village chief took the torch and personally lit the pile of wood.
Boom!
Flames erupted, and raging fire enveloped the coffin.
The old village chief and the villagers stared at the flames, their eyes filled with anticipation.
However, not long after.
A look of horror appeared on everyone's faces.
Under the scorching flames, the coffin remained completely undamaged!
Fire... had no effect!
Not only that.
A faint, indistinct laugh echoed, reaching the ears of many villagers.
The sound seemed to come from the Nine Nether Hell, carrying bone-chilling coldness.
Everyone shivered involuntarily, and immense fear spread in their hearts.
"Whoosh!"
A gust of cold wind blew, and a surge of Evil Qi suddenly gushed out from the coffin, a wave of coldness sweeping forth, instantly extinguishing the large fire around the coffin!
At the same time.
A Woman's hand suddenly rested on the edge of the coffin!
"The corpse has reanimated!"
Accompanied by a terrified scream, the villagers all retreated.
"Hehe..."
Laughter came from inside the coffin.
The small hand resting on the coffin's edge opened, and streaks of blood shot out, instantly coiling around several villagers and dragging them back!
"Save me! Quickly save me!"
Before anyone could react, those villagers were dragged into the coffin.
Accompanied by a few screams, the cries for help abruptly ceased.
In a moment.
Several shriveled human skins were thrown out of the coffin.
Immediately after.
More blood threads flew out from the coffin, heading towards the remaining villagers.
The old village chief's face was ashen.
The female corpse had awakened; Jiangning Village was doomed!
His face was deathly pale, and he was supported as he ran back.
But how could their speed compare to the blood threads? They were about to be caught.
At the critical moment.
"Prodigy!"
A loud shout came from outside the village.
A yellow talisman burned, and a green light approached from afar, transforming into a long sword that slashed at the blood threads.
In an instant.
The blood threads were severed, and a shrill scream came from the coffin.
Everyone looked back and saw a black-robed Daoist appearing at the village entrance, his expression serious, staring intently at the coffin.
The Daoist charged forward with his sword, continuously severing the blood threads flying out from the coffin.
At the same time, he took out yellow talismans and affixed them to the coffin.
Piercing cries rang out; the female corpse seemed to be struggling.
The Daoist, quick-witted, took this opportunity to lift the coffin lid and directly cover the coffin, then affixed a yellow talisman with gold trim onto it.
Immediately, the female corpse was suppressed.
The commotion in the coffin instantly vanished.
The villagers, having narrowly escaped death, stared at the Daoist for a long time, then became incredibly excited.
Jiangning Village was not destined to perish!
With an expert taking action, the village would surely be safe and sound.
At this moment, the Daoist turned and walked over, asking about the situation with a serious expression.
After some conversation.
The old village chief was even more excited, telling the villagers, "This is Daoist Xuanxiao! I've heard of Daoist Xuanxiao's great name before. He travels among the common folk, upholding justice, specifically dealing with these demons and monsters. We are saved!"
Upon hearing this, the villagers were overjoyed and crowded forward, begging Daoist Xuanxiao for help.
Daoist Xuanxiao frowned deeply.
He had originally planned to go into the mountains to search for a spirit fruit, but he coincidentally discovered Jiangning Village enveloped in Yin Evil Qi.
He noticed something amiss and immediately rushed in, just in time to encounter the recent events.
After taking action, he realized the matter was tricky.
The female corpse had been submerged for many years, and after being washed by the Yin Evil Qi at the bottom of the water, she had long gained sentience.
If it were just the female corpse, it would be one thing.
The most crucial thing was that she was already pregnant before she died.
After death, Evil Qi entered her womb, nurturing the fetus into an Yin Fetus.
Almost all the Evil Qi accumulated by the female corpse over the years was given to the Yin Fetus, gradually cultivating it into a terrifying monster!
Once it is born, it will undoubtedly cause a colossal disaster!
Now, with the enlightenment of Yang Qi and vital essence, the Yin Fetus has gained vitality and is about to be born!
By then, even he would not be its match!
The best option now would be to turn and leave.
But Li Xuanxiao had cultivated for many years, seeking only peace of mind.
He could not stand by and watch such a tragedy unfold.
He would do his best!
Li Xuanxiao immediately told the village chief to lead the people to retreat; he wanted to cast a spell to resolve the grievances and Evil Qi of the female corpse and the Yin Fetus.
The old village chief nodded repeatedly and retreated with the many villagers.
The villagers gathered together, many clasping their hands, silently praying.
Names of various gods and Buddhas were chanted.
At this moment, they could only place their hopes on Daoist Xuanxiao and the gods and Buddhas.
As a cultivator, Li Xuanxiao naturally heard the villagers' prayers.
He shook his head slightly, lamenting the plight of the common people.
If there truly were gods and Buddhas in this world, then what of this world where all beings suffer?
He suppressed the distracting thoughts in his mind, his expression solemn, and began to set up a formation around the coffin.
After a while.
A Great Formation for Suppressing Demons and Alleviating Suffering was completed.
Li Xuanxiao stood at the core of the formation, let out a low shout, and his magical power surged out, causing the great formation to immediately glow with a green light!
"Bang!"
The female corpse sensed something was wrong and immediately began to resist, causing the coffin to shake violently.