Chapter 8, The Female Corpse

This time, she is truly dead

She was laughing just a second ago, but in the next moment, her expression suddenly turned cold as she asked: "Why was Xia Huilan supposed to stay at home tonight, and why did she escape?"

Countless thoughts flashed through Wu Xiaode's mind as he pointed at the female corpse and asked, "What is the matter with this female corpse?"

Wu Xiaode frowned slightly

Why aren't you playing anymore

Wu Xiaode did not have time to think further, nor did he have time to examine the additional knowledge that had emerged in his memory

This dark art utilizes corpses and malevolent spirits to cast curses, and is related to death, thus this book can provide corresponding interpretations

"The company's executives want to seize her technology and then kill her—what I am asking is, when you spoke to her and advised her to be careful, how did she respond?" the female corpse inquired

The flames crackled and burned

I am speaking the truth!" Wu Xiaode also said angrily, "—Tell me, what must I do for you to stop pursuing her?"

He looked at Wu Xiaode and felt that he had already gone mad

The temperature has become nearly unbearable

Wu Xiaode's heart skipped a beat

Thus, fate would lead one to the abyss of death

Has the other party temporarily retreated?

Wu Xiaode said: "I mentioned to my sister during our conversation that she should be cautious lately—who is targeting my sister?"

"More than 700 people, including those from the garrison bureau—damn it, I asked where she was born, you need to tell me the name of that place!" the female corpse asked

But when you stabbed me with a knife, all of this was gone

"Hospital! She was born in the hospital! I can guarantee that this is true—now it's my turn to ask, how many of you are there in total?" Wu Xiaode asked

The female corpse asked while answering: "The executives of the United Manufacturing Machinery Company want the technology she created—what did your sister say during your conversation?"

This way, one can sustain oneself and also save some money

In front of the other party, both myself and Xia Huilan can only be regarded as ants at their mercy

"Alright, thank you." The female corpse said

The other party has already begun to eliminate all individuals associated with hetushu.com and Xia Huilan

Wu Xiaode leaped lightly, passing through the thick smoke, and fell from mid-air, landing on a large tree branch, turning back to look at the residential building.

Wu Xiaode, I know that this call is quite abrupt, but I have just received some news, so I must issue a serious warning to you:

The female corpse stared at him, opening her mouth, but not a single word could be uttered.

Kill me

"I did not lie when answering your question, so your technique cannot kill me—tell me, what exactly do you want?" Wu Xiaode asked

This is a meticulously planned murder scheme

Iron Wire Fist · Collapse Force

The entire building resembled a monstrous torch, incinerating the corpses and souls of all living beings.

This is a woman's voice

She paid my tuition fees for me, Wu Xiaode said

Wu Xiaode fell into silence

What is merely a human female corpse worth?

My worldview has long since shattered into pieces

The female corpse spoke: "I have been liberated. Before I leave, I can tell you that I was actually a colleague of Xia Huilan and had a good relationship with her. Because I died in the company, my body was used by someone and ultimately sealed here, almost turning into something inhuman"

The female corpse tilted her head after speaking, and there was no further movement at all

Wu Xiaode saw deep fear in the eyes of the thug

Waited for a moment

Bang

Those who lie in the question and answer will transform into new corpses, to be controlled by the master of the dark arts

She said she was going back to the countryside—what is your relationship with their company? Wu Xiaode asked

"Employment relationship, after the matter is settled, they will provide me with a piece of technology equipment that I am interested in—where is the countryside?" asked the female corpse

What exactly is going on

He paused for a moment, extended his hands to lift the drooping head of the female corpse, and said in a deep voice: "Why would someone want to deal with Xia Huilan?"

also slapped it across the face

Wu Xiaode sighed and patted the thug's shoulder, saying: "From now on, I will no longer hold you accountable for the things you have done to me"

The corridor and the * picture * book are also filled with thick smoke

Wu Xiaode was about to speak when he saw the Book of the Dead open in mid-air, revealing several lines of icy crystal letters

The Book of the Dead can indeed provide some advice and explanations regarding death and the soul, which is something I had never considered before

It is becoming increasingly difficult to stay here

The thug asked from the side: "Buddy, do you know what happened to this corpse?"

Did we not have a good conversation just now

Goodbye

That is to say

"So you are someone who repays kindness; a person like you makes me want to kill one." The female corpse said

The rules for the effectiveness of dark arts are as follows

"Girls are meant to be cherished," Wu Xiaode said solemnly

One of the female corpse's eyes had turned into a pitch-black abyss, while the other eye sparkled with a glimmer of spirit, continuously shedding tears

The person controlling the corpse abandoned this instance of the dark arts Q&A

Note that the other party still retains the right to ask a question once; if you answer falsely, the dark magic will take effect immediately

In the countryside, Wu Xiaode asked, "How many people did your client mobilize?"

Understood, thank you very much, "Wu Xiaode said sincerely

The brain has turned into a mass of mush

The situation has become troublesome

She agreed

This is the practitioner of the dark arts that control corpses

Do not be afraid, the pain will pass quickly, we must not go astray... I will see you off, is that alright? he said softly

Wu Xiaode was somewhat surprised

The fire spread rapidly, almost engulfing him; fortunately, he managed to close the door in time, which slightly hindered the smoke and flames.

Understood. Wu Xiaode hung up the phone

The pinyin for "乡下" is "xiāngxià", which generally refers to areas outside of cities—"What must be done for you to stop pursuing her?" Wu Xiaode asked

Bullying Xia Huilan at the alley entrance is merely a smokescreen; they are aware of the good relationship she has with them. Therefore, they specifically use her to provoke them into stepping forward, and then take advantage of the chaos to commit murder

The greatest failure of my life is having taken on this task

I don't know about the books; she was here when we set the fire

"That is not what I asked." The female corpse said in a cold tone, staring with a pair of lifeless eyes

Thank you," the female corpse said softly

The ruffian watched secretly from the side and almost screamed: "Are you crazy! You are actually talking to this sinister corpse!"

You must answer each other's questions interactively before you can pose your own questions

A faint sound was heard, and black blood flowed from the seven orifices of the female corpse simultaneously

Even the one-eyed giant on the Corpse Mountain has been seen by himself

Unless the employer interrupts the commission, or the employer is unable to pay the task remuneration—where is Xia Huilan's birthplace?" the female corpse said

"What game?" Wu Xiaode asked

The female corpse slowly lowered her head

Wu Xiaode did not want to speak to him at all, but at that moment, the dark magic was still in effect

A shining star suddenly appeared

You seem to be hesitating to speak up, don't you? asked Wu Xiaode

"Do not make noise," Wu Xiaode said with a frown

You have liberated the soul from the sealed corpse, and it is now free

That joint company is indeed a behemoth, with considerable power.

No wonder I left the ruffian here; he immediately spilled everything like a bamboo tube.

"Because I enjoy scaring people in this way, sometimes it really can startle the main person out of their wits," the female ghost said with a grin.

It is imperative to answer its questions

Wu Xiaode stepped forward, gently stroking the hair of the female corpse, and held her in his arms

This woman is like this, and she herself is like this

In summary, I am well prepared, and my foreign language skills are quite good. When I grow old, I will travel around the world to see the beautiful landscapes and local customs

The firelight illuminated his shadow, while the smoke surged against the ceiling like boiling water

He gazed at the Book of the Dead, and saw lines of icy crystal letters emerging from the pages

Do not investigate the matter of Xia Huilan; if you continue to look into it, you will surely die

At this moment, the dark magic continued, and the female corpse had no choice but to respond

When the thug spoke, there was a hint of hesitation on his face

The ruffian couldn't help but scream: "Are you out of your mind! You were just talking to a corpse, do you realize that?"

Wu Xiaode displayed a look of confusion

Do not lie

One person answers the other person's question, taking turns until neither party has any further questions to ask

When I have a machete, he has a gun, and his fists are as hard as iron

The female corpse had an exceedingly ordinary face, with livor mortis already appearing on her skin, and the heat of the flames had begun to slightly curl her hair

The flames surged into the house

New icy characters immediately appeared on the Book of the Dead

Wu Xiaode turned around, took out a tissue to wipe the blood from the corner of the thug's mouth, and then helped him straighten his collar, speaking softly

If you fail, the corpse will be corrupted into a malevolent entity, existing to kill all living beings for the purpose of survival

A couple of days ago, I took the college entrance examination... I performed reasonably well and wish to attend university, balancing work-study while diligently studying to acquire some skills

Wu Xiaode extended his hand and gently patted the top of the woman's head

Where is Xia Huilan?" Wu Xiaode insisted on asking

This is her soul

What spoke to you just now was not the soul of a woman

The female corpse slowly raised her head, her vacant eyes fixed on Wu Xiaode, and a dry voice emerged from her lips: "You... have no business with her; your only fate is death"

After graduation, I will take the civil service examination; if I do not pass, I can still engage in technical work

Wu Xiaode pondered as he walked back, standing still in front of the female corpse, and then slowly crouched down, looking directly at the corpse.

The room was too hot, he wiped the sweat from his forehead and asked: "Why is there a female corpse here?"

The female corpse slowly raised her head to look at Wu Xiaode and said in a sharp, hoarse voice: "It hurts so much... it hurts too much... why can't you be gentler?"

Now he casually tied himself up and can still talk to the dead

I thought it could only gather likes

Wu Xiaode made an effort to keep himself calm and quietly asked, "Who wants to kill me?"

At that moment, only a sound of "bang" echoed through the air.

We shall meet again in the martial world

11

Perhaps one can also marry and have children

He tore a piece of cloth to stuff into the thug's mouth, turned around, and walked out of the room

This female corpse is somewhat eerie. When we were discussing how to kill you in front of her, she looked up at us. The others were so frightened that they ran away on the spot, leaving only me to complete the task.

The flames licked at the window, tentatively creeping into the house.

The force of the strike can destroy the internal structure of an object; with a gentle palm strike, it directly shattered the entire skeletal structure of the female corpse into fragments

Her pitch-black eyes returned to normal, yet the corners of her mouth gently curved into a smile, the resentment that had gathered on her face completely dissipated, and she seemed somewhat happy

You have obtained some of her memories: Operation Manual for Culture Dish No. 92025

"Would you like to play a game with me?" The female corpse opened her mouth, revealing a strange smile.

This is a woman's voice, not the one from earlier

Goodbye

"Your sister," Wu Xiaode said

I really don't know about that. We are only responsible for collecting money and getting things done; we cannot ask too many questions about other matters. This is the rule of the trade

The Book of the Undead trembled and continued to reveal lines of small icy characters

He actually came to kill me

You are missing the point!" the female corpse exclaimed angrily

The truth!

The phone automatically connected, and Zhao Junyu's voice came through

No wonder that in ordinary street brawls, someone would stab themselves in the heart from behind

Wu Xiaode took a deep breath, just about to speak, when his phone in his pocket rang

The woman's soul is sealed within the corpse, manipulated by a practitioner of dark magic. To break this curse, you must inflict great pain upon it

When I have a fruit knife, this kid has a pair of knives

I cannot understand, but I am greatly shocked said Wu Xiaode

However, there is still one matter that remains unresolved

The soul of the female corpse is immensely grateful to you, yet her power is too weak to ignite more than a single star for you