Chapter 5, Walking Corpses

This reminded him of what the fox demon had just said about how he had ruined her cultivation. He recalled having heard of the term "demanding a mouth seal" in his previous life. "Demanding a mouth seal" refers to a shortcut taken by certain demons who have cultivated to a certain level.

Li Si looked at the yellow teeth of the zombie, which were exposed as it howled, revealing a dark, viscous substance. He immediately felt a wave of nausea, nearly vomiting the tofu pudding he had eaten earlier.

At this moment, seeing the妖狐 fleeing and observing Li Si lost in thought before the corpse, the people around once again gathered around.

At that moment, the fox let out a terrible scream, and suddenly blood erupted from its mouth, splattering all over Li Si's face. The spot where Li Si had struck the fox with his fist began to ooze blood, as if it had been injured by something unimaginable, resulting in a wound the size of a fist.

There were no holes on the skin; if there had been holes, it could have been understood as the escape of decaying gases. However, Li Si carefully examined it and found none at all

Li Siwei pondered for a moment, crouched down, and touched the corpse with the index finger of his right hand. As a thought crossed his mind, a piece of information instantly entered his consciousness

The surrounding murmurs grew louder, giving Li Si a headache. He immediately stood up and made a downward gesture with both hands, and the area fell silent at once

Li Si knows nothing about malevolent energy or dispelling it; however, he thinks that since this zombie has had its head chopped off, it is certainly doomed. What he says now is merely an act of feigned profundity

Unfortunately, even though Li Si has already cast aside life and death, this punch is still light and feeble, even inferior to that of women on Earth

Li Si was taken aback, unable to believe that this corpse was actually a ghostly entity. Suddenly, he understood that this body was not a traditional corpse, but rather a zombie.

In that instant, Li Si did not think much further, crouched down, and raised the axe high to strike down at the corpse's neck.

At this moment, the fox's teeth had already made contact with Li Si's flesh. Li Si's punch lightly landed on the white fox, but the force did not create even the slightest ripple, as it was completely absorbed by the fox's glistening fur

If at this moment you say it resembles a human, its cultivation will advance significantly. However, because you have helped it defy fate, your own destiny will be severely diminished. Conversely, if you say it does not resemble a human, its cultivation will regress, and it will retaliate fiercely, ensuring that your household is thrown into chaos.

It seems that the zombie is unable to move because the sun has already risen

Today, it is either your death or my survival

Li Si felt a sense of strangeness upon seeing the corpse. In his previous life, the place he rented was right across from a crematorium, which made him quite curious about this matter, and he had specifically conducted inquiries about it.

It appears that some rumors heard in a past life are also applicable in this world

Mr. Li is truly a person of great integrity, capable of exposing even the fox spirit's true form with his scolding

The fox fell to the ground with a hoarse cry, mud splattering and staining its snow-white fur. However, this fox was also resolute; it quickly got back up, enduring the pain, and scurried beneath the stall, disappearing from sight in just a few blinks.

However, for some unknown reason, this zombie's body was completely immobile, as if it were being suppressed by something, which immediately eased Li Si's anxiety a little. It seems that this zombie truly cannot move under the sun

"That woman is clearly so beautiful, how could she be just a fox demon?" someone lamented

At this moment, Li Si looked at the corpse on the ground and slowly lifted the white cloth. There lay the body of a middle-aged man, bare-chested, with a pale blue complexion and a gaunt appearance

Although he lived in a peaceful era in his previous life, he could not show any weakness at this moment. A fierce expression flashed across his face as he stood up, placing one foot on the zombie's chest. With a sudden exertion of strength, he pulled out the machete, and then with a swift motion, he struck down. The head that had been roaring immediately fell to the ground.

... ...

Like the sound of chopping on a wooden stump, because Li Si's strength was too small, the axe got stuck in the corpse's neck

Upon hearing Li Si say that this corpse could resurrect at any moment, he immediately stepped back several paces, leaving a blank space around him.

The fox demon has escaped, but this corpse was dug out from the grave by the fox demon. It has been disturbed by the demon's anger and could rise at any moment. I wonder if anyone could lend me a knife; I will dispel the malevolent energy from this corpse

"You have destroyed my hundred years of cultivation!" The fox emitted a sharp, high-pitched howl, which, unlike the previous transformation into a woman that was clear and melodious, sounded more like that of an infant, creating a highly discordant impression. However, anyone could discern the underlying hysteria in its voice.

Bang

Li Si took the hatchet, contemplating whether to run his finger along the blade to enhance the aura of a demon-slaying master. However, he quickly dismissed this thought, considering the risk of contracting tetanus.

"No contract will be signed." Li Si currently has no soul points, even if he were to sacrifice his entire lifespan, he would only have 1 soul point.

However, what puzzled Li Si was why this zombie did not rise to bite him; it appeared just like a real corpse

At this moment, the air was somewhat quiet, and the people around looked at each other in confusion. Finally, a young man dressed in short attire could no longer contain himself and stepped forward, extending a three-foot-long flat-headed machete with both hands. "Please, sir, break the spell!"

The corpse's eyes suddenly opened wide, revealing a pair of dark red eyes that exuded ferocity. It opened its mouth and let out a howl, "Aoo Aoo," that sounded like the frenzied roar of a wild beast. Instantly, fear appeared on the faces of those around, and they took a few steps back, ready to flee at any moment. It was only because Li Si was present that they felt a sense of confidence; otherwise, they would have long since disappeared.

I previously saw that woman and thought she was not a good person, and indeed she is a fairy. Someone cursed the fox.

Certain spirits resembling snakes, mice, hedgehogs, foxes, and weasels, upon reaching a certain level of cultivation, will don hats, wear clothes, and adorn themselves in a manner that makes them appear quite human. On the road, they will ask passersby: "Do I look like a human? What do I resemble?"

He felt a twinge of regret in his heart, thinking that next time he must be more decisive. Even if others noticed, so what? The soul points he obtained would ultimately belong to him.

What had Li Si done before? He scolded the fox, saying its nose was not a nose, its eyes were not eyes, in short, it was not human at all. The fox he scolded could not even maintain its human form. Once its true form was revealed, the people nearby all shouted "fox." This is what ruined its cultivation. It is no wonder that it appeared eager to devour Li Si.

Give me death

The fox let out a howl, rose to its feet, and lunged at Li Si, aiming to bite his throat.

The livor mortis on this emaciated corpse has already appeared in patches, indicating that the individual has been deceased for more than 4 to 6 hours. However, generally speaking, around 6 hours post-mortem, the internal organs within the abdomen begin to decompose, leading to abdominal distension. In contrast, this corpse does not exhibit such signs; rather, the abdomen is sunken in, with the ribs protruding.

Li Si's gaze sharpened as he stepped forward, throwing a punch in response. He had already mentally prepared himself when he exposed the fox earlier, but he had no intention of retreating. Not to mention that he already possessed an amulet for warding off evil; even if he didn't, he would still not back down

Li Si touched the cloth bag hanging on his chest, his eyes revealing a sense of regret. Just moments ago, he had hesitated to let the headless ghost pursue, considering the presence of others nearby. By the time he made up his mind, the fox had already vanished without a trace.

Because in this bizarre world, if he retreats, it would be impossible to obtain soul points, leaving only a dead end.

You have encountered a low-level ghostly entity—an undead. Will you sign a contract? This contract signing requires 2 soul points.