On the night of the massacre, I dug up the ancestral tomb.

Chapter 148: Tier 2 Monster

"Yue Long?" Yang Jiuli's gaze sharpened, and a hint of sadness appeared between his brows.

"Yes!" Huang Cheng nodded.

"Come, tell me in detail!" Yang Jiuli invited Huang Cheng to sit down in the pavilion and poured him a cup of tea.

Huang Cheng sat down, took a sip of tea, and then looked at Yang Jiuli with a sorrowful voice, "Seven days ago, Brother Long and Fellow Daoist Liu left Black Wind City and headed to the Black Wind Mountains to seek a Foundation Establishment opportunity in that ancient cultivator's cave... As a result, they perished and their cultivation was extinguished!"

As he spoke, he looked at Yang Jiuli, his eyes filled with gratitude.

He tossed and turned several times, preparing all the spirit stones, ready to seize the opportunity to establish his foundation.

But whenever he thought of Ninth Brother's calm and unmoved demeanor, he felt hesitant.

In the end, Huang Cheng chose to act cautiously, just like Yang Jiuli.

These past few days have felt like an eternity to him, fearing that Liu Yuelong and the others might find a Foundation Establishment opportunity and soar to great heights.

However, he missed his chance, which led to the difference between the two.

Upon hearing this news, he felt both relieved and apprehensive, knowing that the path to immortality was fraught with difficulty.

For children from poor families to leap over the dragon gate and establish a foundation for immortality is like ascending to heaven.

"How do you know that Yue Long has perished?" Yang Jiuli asked.

"Before Yue Long left me a spirit tablet, he asked me to take care of his wife and children if he died!" Huang Cheng said.

"Oh!" Yang Jiuli's eyes flickered slightly, thinking to himself that Liu Yuelong was not completely bewitched and knew that this trip was dangerous.

Liu Yuelong was simply too eager to seize this opportunity to build his foundation.

Children from poor families who want to change their fate have no choice but to gamble on that one in ten thousand chance.

Moreover, the Foundation Establishment Spiritual Object is right before our eyes.

Yang Jiuli understood this as well.

He had seen many people like this in his previous life.

Therefore, upon learning this news, he felt sad, but it did not cause him much of a stir.

In his previous life, he successfully formed his core and witnessed countless old friends turn to dust.

The path of cultivation is like this: most of the people you meet are just passersby; how many can accompany you for a lifetime and reach the summit together?

If one's heart is set on the great path, then one must learn to accept separation.

"Poor Brother Long's wife and children, the youngest is only three years old!" Huang Cheng said with a sorrowful expression.

"Has Liu Ge appeared? Do they have any news?" Yang Jiuli asked.

Although he was not involved in the matter, he wanted to understand the reasons behind it.

"They're all dead!" Huang Cheng said sorrowfully. "Ding Xiaoyan, Liu Heyan, and the Liu family grandfather and grandson, they're all dead!"

As he spoke, he took a sip of tea, looked at Yang Jiuli, and said solemnly, "Brother Jiu, we owe you a great debt this time."

"If you hadn't reminded me, I probably would have gone too!"

As he spoke, Huang Cheng stood up and bowed respectfully to Yang Jiuli.

"Of course, you call me Ninth Brother, so it's only right that I offer my advice on such an important matter," Yang Jiuli said, extending his hand.

Huang Cheng straightened up and sat down, looking at Yang Jiuli with great respect.

"Do you know how Yue Long and the others died?" Yang Jiuli asked Huang Cheng, twirling his teacup.

"The specifics are probably only known to the Li family..." Huang Cheng said.

"The Li family..." Upon hearing this, Yang Jiuli's gaze sharpened.

"Liu Heyan also left behind a life tablet. His concubine discovered that the life tablet had broken and reported the matter to Li Shi," Huang Cheng said.

"I see!" Yang Jiuli nodded slightly, then immediately cautioned, "Now that three of the Li family's alchemists have perished, you must be careful and avoid going out unnecessarily!"

"Yes!" Huang Cheng nodded. At this moment, he was restless and dared not make any rash moves. He could only wait for news.

Yang Jiuli inquired about Huang Cheng's progress in alchemy. After exchanging a few pleasantries, Huang Cheng took his leave.

"All gone?" Watching Huang Cheng's departing figure, Yang Jiuli twirled the teacup in his hand and muttered to himself.

A slight smile appeared at the corners of her mouth.

It seems he doesn't believe the result.

There are many suspicious points in this matter.

Liu Gexian had made several preparations; how could he possibly perish so easily?

If it was a second-tier demon beast that made the move, why were Liu Gexian and his grandfather able to retreat safely last time?

However, since he did not go to the scene, it is not appropriate to draw any conclusions about the specifics of the matter.

Yang Jiuli was not in a hurry; he believed that the truth would eventually come to light.

……

At dusk.

When Li Yourong came to visit, Yang Jiuli led her into the living room and poured her some spiritual tea.

Li Yourong's face was filled with worry.

She took a sip of tea, then looked at Yang Jiuli and sighed, "Liu Yuelong, Ding Xiaoyan, and Liu Heyan are all dead!"

"Huang Cheng already told me about this this morning!" Yang Jiuli said.

He is very calm.

Li Yourong glanced at Yang Jiuli, wanting to say something, but then took a deep breath and remained silent.

"They perished while searching for Foundation Establishment spiritual objects in the Black Wind Mountains with the grandfather and grandson from the Jade Spirit Spring Restaurant!" Li Yourong said, blinking her eyelashes.

"Have you gone to investigate?" Yang Jiuli asked.

"I'm going!" Li Yourong said.

Yang Jiuli looked at Li Yourong, waiting for what would happen next.

"There's a cave there...and a river of fire, just like Liu Gexian described!" Li Yourong said.

"Oh!" Upon hearing this, Yang Jiuli's eyes lit up: "How did they die?"

"I was injured by the explosion of a spell cast by a second-tier demonic fire," Li Yourong said.

"Second-tier demonic fire!" Yang Jiuli's gaze sharpened, and he thought to himself, "Could it be that I misjudged it?"

"Are there any traces of second-tier demonic beasts at the scene?" Yang Jiuli asked.

"Yes!" Li Yourong said, "It's fur left behind by a second-tier Earthflame Rat!"

As she spoke, she moved her jade-like hand, and a tuft of animal fur appeared in her palm.

Its fur was white with a reddish tinge, and it exuded a scorching aura of demonic fire.

It was indeed from a second-tier demon beast.

"Are Yue Long and the others' bodies still intact?" Yang Jiuli asked.

"Master Liu's body is still relatively intact! Master Ding and Master Liu were blown to bits," Li Yourong said.

"Has Liu Ge appeared?" Yang Jiuli asked.

"The Liu family grandfather and grandson are nothing but mutilated corpses!" Li Yourong said. "There are also some fragments of magical artifacts at the scene."

"Oh!" Yang Jiuli tapped his fingers on the coffee table and asked, "What about the second-tier demonic beast?"

"There's no trace of them!" Li Yourong said. "The cave is also empty, with no inherited spiritual artifacts."

"That's strange!" Yang Jiuli said thoughtfully.

Li Yourong blinked her beautiful eyes and looked at Yang Jiuli, her red lips slightly pursed.

She wanted to ask Yang Jiuli if he knew about the plans of several alchemists to go to Black Wind Mountain to search for treasure with Liu's Restaurant.

But then she thought about it again, and suddenly understood, swallowing back the words that were about to come out.

The complex expression in her beautiful eyes disappeared, revealing a gentle look.

After all, what if Yang Jiuli knew about this but didn't tell her?

Asking such a question will only create discord between the two.

It's better not to ask.

"The coffins of the three alchemists have been prepared, and after the memorial service, they will be buried in Black Wind Mountain!" Li Yourong said.

Her words were gentle, as if she had nothing on her mind.

Yang Jiuli said, "It's a pity that the three alchemists... perished in the jaws of the demon beasts."

"Fellow Daoist Yang, you are now a top-grade first-level alchemist, and you have a great chance of becoming a second-level alchemist. If you really need a foundation-building spiritual item, my Li family can find it for you. You must not go out and wander around in private, lest you follow in their footsteps."

Li Yourong blinked her beautiful eyes and sincerely gave her advice.

They had already reminded the alchemists that they must report their whereabouts if they went out.

Unexpectedly, under the cover of night, the group used sleeping potions to incapacitate two guards and escaped the city.

The two guards did not mention the matter after they woke up, fearing that their families would hold them accountable for their poor defense of the city.

This is why Li Yourong and others only learned about the incident after it had already happened.

"Please rest assured, Fellow Daoist Li, my cultivation is mediocre and I am not skilled in combat, so I will not risk my life to venture into the mountains," Yang Jiuli said.

"That's wonderful!" Li Yourong's brows relaxed and she breathed a sigh of relief. After exchanging a few pleasantries with Yang Jiuli, she took her leave.

"There are second-tier beast hairs, but no beast in sight. Is it a coincidence?" Yang Jiuli murmured, watching Li Yourong's departing figure.

……

The next day.

Blackwind City.

A side hall.

There are three coffins placed here.

In front of the coffin were the wives and daughters of Liu Yuelong and others.

At this time, many people came to pay their respects.

Most of them were old acquaintances of the three, and there weren't many people.

Yang Jiuli came to pay his respects, offered incense to everyone, and paid his last respects to the three people.

Ding Xiaoyan and Liu Heyan were in a terrible state.

Even Liu Yuelong's body was severely damaged; his right arm was blown off.

His legs are also missing.

Fortunately, the head and body were not separated, so Li Yourong mentioned that Liu Yuelong was still well preserved.

"As long as the head and body are not separated, the truth can still be revealed!" Yang Jiuli glanced at Liu Yuelong and murmured to himself.

Then, Yang Jiuli turned and left.

Liu Yuelong's eldest son, Liu Hu, bowed.

This is just a 12-year-old child.

At this moment, all I could see in my eyes was hesitation and confusion.

His wife, Li Fen, looked worried and sad.

"The dead cannot be brought back to life. You should look forward and raise your child well!" Yang Jiuli comforted Li Fen.

"I will never let Yuelong down!" Li Fen said, weeping.

Yang Jiuli nodded slightly, then stepped aside.

Huang Cheng also came to pay his respects to Liu Yuelong and others.

Seven days later, Ding Xiaoyan, Liu Yuelong, and Liu Heyan were all buried in the Blackwater Ravine behind Blackwind City.

The stream here flows gently, and the vegetation is lush; it's quite a nice place.

Li and her son stayed at the grave for seven days before leaving.

late at night.

A bright moon hangs high in the sky.

The gale-force winds were like blades, whistling and whistling through the mountain streams.

At this time, Liu Yuelong's grave was built with exquisitely crafted rocks.

Suddenly, light patterns flickered underground.

But then they saw a large snake, its body radiating a cold light, disappearing underground.

Its eyes could pierce through the soil, and in an instant, it locked onto a sandalwood coffin above.

Immediately, the giant serpent used magic to create a light shield that enveloped the coffin and led it underground.

Then they saw the large snake carrying the coffin disappear underground and head towards a hillside.

Black Wind Mountain.

No. 9, Dizi Courtyard.

Dongfuzhong.

A flash of cold light appeared.

A white jade python, about two feet thick and twenty-six feet long, appeared carrying a coffin.

This white jade python is naturally Xiao Bing.

A wisp of cold air emanated from Xiao Bing, and the coffin flew towards an open space in front of her.

Inside the cave, Yang Jiuli looked at the coffin, then moved his hand, and an incense burner landed in front of the coffin.

He lit three sticks of sandalwood incense.

"Brother Liu, we've known each other for many years and have a certain friendship. I am deeply saddened by your passing. To uncover the truth, I, Yang, have no choice but to open your coffin today, hoping your spirit will appear and understand the past. I believe you won't blame me in the afterlife!"

"If this incense does not burn out after three breaths, it means you have agreed to this!"

As he spoke, Yang Jiuli inserted three incense sticks into the incense burner.

Three breaths passed in the blink of an eye.

The incense did not go out.

"Very good! It seems you do have a grudge! You want me to find out the truth!" Yang Jiuli said seriously.

Immediately, he flicked his hand, and a surge of azure magic swept out, rolling open the coffin lid.

Liu Yuelong's body appeared.

"The 'Previous Life Talisman Seed'." Yang Jiuli's divine sense stirred, and in his sea of ​​consciousness, the 'Previous Life Talisman' beside the Three Lives Stone rippled.