Chapter 7: Seeking Immortality in the Azure Sky (1)

"Who told you all of this?" Gu Zhen Ting's gaze shifted from confusion to coldness, a chill starting from his feet and creeping up to the top of his head. The W Bureau had implemented strict confidentiality measures regarding the content of this archaeological expedition, and only a few participants were aware of the ultimate purpose of this journey. Gu Zhen Ting aimed to investigate whether the Biluolingzhi mentioned in ancient texts truly existed, in order to determine the authenticity of the various records in these texts, or whether they were merely literary works akin to the notes or novels of predecessors. Given that some of the content had already attracted significant attention from higher-ups, this investigation could potentially determine the future direction of the W Bureau, making it of utmost importance. Gu Zhen Ting was acutely aware of the severe consequences that would arise if this secret were to be leaked.

What?! Gu Zhen Ting was completely shocked

Liu Wensheng observed the astonished expression on Gu Zhenting's face and felt that Gu Zhenting was indeed in a state of bewilderment. "Xuezhongcang, also known as Biluolingzhi, you must know about it, right?" Liu Wensheng added.

The shooting has ceased, yet the A guards remain vigilant. They have received instructions from Colonel Zhang that if the creature dares to leap out of the pool again, it is to be killed without hesitation. They are not unfamiliar with the speed of the corpse blood ape; Chen Wen's body has not even cooled yet. Once it reaches the shore, the risk of attempting to shoot it again increases significantly. A large circle of people surrounds Pit No. 7, and if a stray bullet accidentally injures one of their own, it would be troublesome. They are not unfamiliar with the speed of the corpse blood ape; Chen Wen's body has not even cooled yet. Once it reaches the shore, the risk of attempting to shoot it again increases significantly. A large circle of people surrounds Pit No. 7, and if a stray bullet accidentally injures one of their own, it would be troublesome.

At this moment, Major Zhang also approached, having already regained control of his emotions. He ordered the A Guards to cease fire on the blood pool. However, the pool was now a mix of black and red, indicating that the casualties among the corpse blood monkeys were severe. One or two corpse blood monkeys had previously jumped to the shore, but they were all shot in the head with a single bullet. The sniping ability of the A Guards is beyond question. Yet, what is truly terrifying is watching the rolling red water turn increasingly black, leaving everyone uncertain about how many corpse blood monkeys are lurking beneath the surface. If they had all risen up to attack just now, it is likely that very few people present would have survived such a ghostly and swift assault.

The W Bureau invested countless efforts, and dozens of ancient script experts spent five years deciphering the content from that severely damaged ancient text. Yet, it was effortlessly articulated by a feng shui master. This is simply unbelievable. What shocked Gu Zhen Ting even more was that Liu Wen Sheng seemed to know much more about the subject than he did. Just by Liu Wen Sheng referring to the Bi Luo Ling Zhi as "hidden in the blood," it was clear that he possessed more knowledge than Gu Zhen Ting. However, how did he come to know all this?

Everyone knows the various rules within Bureau W; it is always better to know less about sensitive matters. Colonel Zhang made a gesture, and the A guards quickly distanced themselves from the three individuals, putting on earplugs to ensure they did not overhear the conversation among them. The rules among the A guards are extremely strict; once violated, they are well aware of the severe consequences. The kind of punishment they would face is undoubtedly beyond their capacity to endure.

Please explain in detail the relationship between the "Corpse Blood Monkey" and the "Blood Hidden in the Body"? Gu Zhenting did not abandon his suspicion of Liu Wensheng's words due to these few sentences, as he knew that the ancient text from Bureau W was certainly not a mere record of feng shui. If Liu Wensheng could not provide a complete answer, how could he possibly know about the existence of the bizarre creature "Corpse Blood Monkey," which could not be found in any classic texts? To think that he could brush it off with just a claim of an ancestral secret manual was simply out of the question. If Liu Wensheng could not provide a complete answer, how could he possibly know about the existence of the bizarre creature "Corpse Blood Monkey," which could not be found in any classic texts? To think that he could brush it off with just a claim of an ancestral secret manual was simply out of the question.

Gu Zhen Ting's expression was serious. After a moment of thought, he waved his hand and said to Wu Hao De and several archaeologists, "You and the librarians should leave for now; I need to have a word with Mr. Liu."

Gu Zhen Ting glanced at the corpse of Chen Wen Ming on the ground, then raised his head to look at the pool of blood, his expression somber. After a long while, he said, "It is quite difficult to clarify this matter, so let me summarize it briefly. Many years ago, an expedition team in the western Sichuan region inadvertently discovered several damaged ancient texts there. The characters within were complex and difficult to decipher. Upon returning, the expedition team submitted these volumes to the cultural relics department. At that time, it was a period of explosive emergence of talent, and both paleographers and historians showed great interest in these artifacts. Of course, there was also a prominent figure well-versed in both ancient and modern knowledge, who developed an intense interest in the contents. Thus, he ordered the transfer of these scrolls for his review." As Gu Zhen Ting spoke this passage, he was somewhat cryptic. Liu Wen Sheng certainly knew who this well-versed figure was and understood the extent of his erudition. If one had to find a descriptive term, it could only be likened to a scholarly genius.

Gu Zhen Ting pondered for a moment and then continued, "At that time, the experts and scholars were completely baffled by the characters on these scrolls. Historians judged that these were texts from the Central Plains that had been transmitted to the Western Regions during the Western Han Dynasty, yet the characters within were quite similar to the large seal script of the early Zhou Dynasty. Moreover, although the composition of the characters resembled large seal script, the well-read and knowledgeable experts and scholars were unable to recognize a single character. Even within these few scrolls, it was difficult to find any repeated characters, making the deciphering of this text nearly impossible. When the prominent figure first laid eyes on these scrolls, he was extraordinarily excited, and for several consecutive nights, he found it hard to sleep due to his excitement. In the following months, he summoned many knowledgeable experts and scholars who had returned from overseas for discussions, the contents of which were never recorded in any archives, nor did anyone listen in. In the years that followed, these experts and scholars achieved unprecedented accomplishments in their research, yet they remained tight-lipped about what transpired during their meetings with the prominent figure. However, it is certain that many of these individuals came to regard this prominent figure as the most admirable person in their lives, treating every word he spoke as a scientific truth, which also led to some subsequent tragedies. Another matter of note is that the prominent figure ordered the destruction of the copies of the scrolls held by other experts, leaving only him and * Tu * Shu in possession of these scrolls." At this point, Gu Zhen Ting's eyes were filled with mystery.

Liu Wensheng looked at Gu Zhenting's sharp gaze, which was as piercing as a cold lightning bolt, and knew that his suspicions were correct. "You need not be nervous; this is mentioned in my ancestral feng shui manual," Liu Wensheng continued. "This feng shui manual is the fragment I just referred to, which records the Tian Shu Town Demon Bureau. It contains a wealth of extraordinary phenomena related to the mountains and rivers of the world, including the Corpse Blood Monkey and even more terrifying entities. I originally thought these demons were merely fabrications of ancient people, but I never expected them to be real." Liu Wensheng shook his head repeatedly, sighing.

Liu Wensheng observed the grim expression on Gu Zhenting's face and realized that if he did not clarify things first, he might end up in trouble with Colonel Zhang shortly. He hurriedly said, "The blood contains the Biluolingzhi. How much do you know about the Biluolingzhi? From now on, do not conceal anything from me. This way, we can reduce a lot of unnecessary narration in our discussion and more easily uncover the secrets hidden within this tomb pit. I believe that the Corpse Blood Monkey is not the primary target of the Tian Shu Town Demon Suppression Feng Shui Bureau; there must be something even more mysterious within."

Last time, it was mentioned that Gu Zhen Ting looked at Liu Wen Sheng in shock