Chapter 005: Opening the Heavenly Eye

It is actually him, Qin Ming, who is known as the living drought demon

A hoarse voice emerged from the mouth of the leading corpse driver: "I am Qin, the current leader of the Luoxi corpse-driving lineage. I have come to your esteemed sect to seek an explanation regarding the incident where an inner sect disciple of yours injured my grandson some time ago"

This time, the true conflict with Longhu Mountain was instigated by the corpse drivers from Luxi. The corpse drivers possess three exceptional skills: corpse driving, corpse refining, and Gu technique. These three remarkable abilities are renowned throughout China. Of course, the Gu technique of the corpse drivers differs from that of the Miao people, which I will gradually introduce later

Then, I began to feel an intense cold throughout my body, a penetrating chill. I involuntarily started to shiver, my skin trembled, and I exhaled white vapor.

"In Xiangxi, the corpse escorting, the living should avoid..." The voice was hoarse

On the morning of the second day, I bid farewell to Iron Old Man and returned to the city center of Yingtan, where we had something to eat. I asked my master where we were going next, but he told me not to rush to leave, as he would take me to see a grand scene in the evening

Around 10 PM, there were hardly any people around Longhu Gate. My master and I were hiding on the hillside opposite Longhu Gate. At this time, the Heavenly Eye became very useful, and combined with the Thousand-Mile Eye talisman, I could see the opposite hillside very clearly.

Folklore suggests that the uglier a man is, the more suitable he is for the profession of corpse herding; this rumor appears to be true

However, there was a faint black mist swirling around him, which also indicated the profundity of his Taoist cultivation

To get back to the point

Then I felt Iron Head gently tap my forehead, and I knew this was not an ordinary tap; there must be some significance to it, though I did not understand it at that time

However, opening the third eye is fraught with danger, as forcibly enhancing a person's five senses is not something that can be done at will. Of course, Old Iron is quite experienced in this regard

At that time, I did not understand. Tie Laotou spoke to me for a long time, and I was still somewhat confused. I only knew that whatever he asked me to do, I would do it.

At 10:30, the suddenly clear sky underwent a dramatic change, with dark clouds covering the heavens. Strangely, only the moon remained, leaving no stars behind, truly a scene of utter darkness

At the age of fifteen, I beheaded a millennia-old corpse, sustaining severe injuries, yet my magical power remained boundless

Ordinary people have long been terrified

"Master, are those all corpses?" My teeth chattered; it was not that I wanted to be afraid. At that time, there were at least one hundred people on the opposite mountain, herding more than one hundred corpses.

The so-called "opening the third eye" is not, as many might think, about actually creating a third eye or a spiritual eye. Rather, it involves enhancing the perceptual abilities of us traveling merchants through special methods, allowing us to see more clearly and listen more attentively

At the age of ten, I forged my first copper corpse

This time, Longhu Gate is in trouble, sigh..." Tie Lao and the librarian sighed.

At the age of forty, he inherited the title of leader of the Luxi School of corpse handlers

The way that can be spoken of is not the eternal way

Isn't there already the immensely powerful Dragon-Tiger Seal? Why is there still danger? I am perplexed

It is difficult to describe the world I saw after opening my celestial eye, as it cannot be simply depicted with language

At this moment, a person emerged from the midst of the corpse herders, a short figure wearing a mask. Behind him, however, followed an exceptionally tall and even somewhat oversized corpse. I believe that must be the Silver-Toothed Corpse King

I opened my eyes, and my world has been forever changed

I gazed towards Longhu Mountain, where a similar assembly of over 200 people gathered. Master Fanghua still wore a plain Daoist robe, exuding an ethereal and otherworldly presence, yet his expression was grave

So it turns out to be Daoist Qin, I have long admired you. The previous matter was a misunderstanding, and I propose that both sides make a concession, how about that?

Fang Hua, upon seeing Qin Ming emerge, slightly changed his expression. The other party was an old heavyweight like himself, especially with the Silver-Toothed Corpse King following behind Qin Ming, which was a true weapon of mass destruction. With boundless rage and immense strength, it is rumored that the Silver-Toothed Corpse King can traverse the heavens and the earth, spewing toxic mist from its mouth, killing without a trace

The master Fanghua first spoke: "Esteemed colleagues of the corpse transportation from Xiangxi, may I inquire the reason for your visit to my Longhu Sect?"

I will only mention a few matters, and everyone will understand his status

In the distant forest at https://www.hetushu.com, the sounds of bells and drums could be heard

Qin Ming removed his hood, and for the first time, I saw his face, which could only be described as extraordinarily ugly. His face was covered in wrinkles, not a single hair remained on his head, and there were several lumps on the top of it. Not only were his eyes small, but they also had a lewd quality, especially the two fangs that protruded from the corners of his mouth. I once thought he was also a zombie

Now, having reached the advanced age of ninety-five, he is also one of the few old fellows who possess the Silver-Toothed Corpse King. While it may not be said that he can become an immortal or a deity, he is certainly capable of summoning the wind and calling the rain, wielding powers that defy the heavens

After the blood talisman had done its work on me, Iron Old Man brought the Heavenly Stone and instructed me to sit calmly upon it, focusing my mind and spirit. Although I was not yet able to enter a meditative state, I could still maintain my tranquility.

However, the areas on my body marked with bat blood began to throb with pain. This pain could not dispel my coldness; it was simply pain, and I felt that something had happened. It entered my body and ultimately settled in my mind. Such occurrences are beyond my ability to explain scientifically, nor can they be rationalized. At that moment, my only experience was pain, and I could hear the voice of the old iron man beside my ear, as he was actually reciting the Tao Te Ching

I suddenly thought that tonight, the corpse handlers from the Luxi Sect would come to the Longhu Gate for a discussion, and it seems that there will indeed be quite a commotion.

What good is your chanting? I am in so much pain that I feel like I might die.

Qin Ming is a veteran in the contemporary corpse-driving community, as well as a representative and *illustration* of the corpse drivers from Xiangxi. He is one of the few who has truly inherited the essence of the corpse-driving tradition.

The old Taoist pretended to be foolish

Yet I still did not cry out, perhaps it is a bit of stubbornness due to my young age; you make me suffer, but I refuse to shout, I endure

Few words, yet it directly conveys the intention

Entering the profession at the age of eight, that year, at merely eight years old, he participated in corpse transportation, displaying both boldness and meticulousness

This time, the Silver-Toothed Corpse King from Xiangxi has arrived. Tie Laotou's expression was serious for the first time

That night, I was bare-chested, my entire upper body covered with various symbols drawn by Iron Old Man, resembling the spirit blood demon talismans he referred to.

Iron Old Man walked over, touched my forehead, and said: "Tomorrow I will help you open your heavenly eye and guide you into the profession"

Master, I feel like I'm in a gangster movie. I said this thoughtlessly.

Opening the Third Eye is a matter of significance; it must be arranged on the day of the fullest moon in a month, as that day harbors the heaviest Yin energy. By harnessing the power of the Big Dipper, one can break through the constraints of the body at the time when the Yin energy in the world is at its peak, achieving a state where the five senses are spiritually awakened and the Third Eye is fully developed

Indeed, the efficacy of the Heavenly Eye extends beyond this. For instance, my master, Iron Old Man, possesses a Heavenly Eye that, in addition to seeing ghosts and spirits, uniquely embodies a sense of majesty and righteousness. When combined with the cultivation methods of the Supreme Clarity's Eye, it results in the scenes described in the aforementioned stories, where Iron Old Man uses his gaze to exert pressure on malevolent spirits.

Later I learned that it was bat's blood. Bats are among the most evil creatures in the world, yet the blood of the library bat is particularly mystical. This animal lives daily in dark nests, navigating freely using sound waves as guidance. Therefore, those in the circle use bat's blood to open their third eye.

After leaving the Ghost Refining Hall, we were assigned to guest rooms by the Dragon and Tiger Sect. Once Old Iron helps me open the Heavenly Eye tonight, we will set off to leave the Dragon and Tiger Sect the following day

I affixed the listening charm to my ear, significantly enhancing my hearing, allowing me to faintly hear the conversation across the way

"Kid, open your eyes." The voice of Iron Old Man came through

At the age of thirty, I forged my first silver corpse.

After we in this profession open our celestial eye, we are able to perceive things from another dimension. The significant enhancement of our bodily perception allows us to observe elements of another world through subtle aspects of this one, such as ghosts, spirits, and even legendary spiritual beasts, all of which are possible to encounter

The footsteps of the corpse handler came to a halt, and a profound silence ensued. The people on both sides faced each other, and no one spoke.

The named that can be named is not the eternal name

About an hour later, the pain gradually subsided, and I began to feel relaxed, as if I were floating, almost as if I had taken flight

First of all, after opening the Heavenly Eye, I will not be able to see the sweat hairs on a mosquito's legs in an instant like the superheroes in foreign comics; that is simply nonsense

Through the clairvoyance talisman, I saw many tall figures bouncing forward with great energy

Then came the orderly footsteps, "dong dong dong ... ..."