On the outskirts of Lang City, Wang Linchi pitched a tent in a secluded, wind-sheltered spot.

It wasn't that he didn't want to enter the city; the main issue was the sheer number of ghosts he had with him. It was simply too difficult, especially with the Five Weird Ghosts, who were not only weak but also dim-witted, making the situation unmanageable.

What about leaving them outside and going in by myself?

That was impossible. If the Raksha Ghost and the Powerful Ghost King started fighting and ended up killing the Fox Ghost and the Five Weird Ghosts, what would I do then?

The Five Weird Ghosts were replaceable, but the Fox Ghost was a Home-keeping Immortal. The chances of finding another one so willing to cooperate were practically zero.

He did have control over the Raksha Ghost and the Powerful Ghost King, but this control was based on threats, not true manipulation of their bodies and minds.

So, to avoid any risks, he decided to bide his time outside the city for now.

Fortunately, that Snake Bone Witch was also outside the city.

"Assignment of tasks: you two, beat that Snake Bone Witch half to death, but don't kill or cripple her. Bring her back to me in one piece," Wang Linchi directly ordered the Powerful Ghost King and the Raksha Ghost.

The two ghosts were extremely displeased by Wang Linchi's tone, but because of the Three Corpse Brain Worm Pill in their minds, they could only grudgingly agree.

If captives could do the job, why should I do it myself?

Forget being nice. I knew what these two ghosts were thinking; they'd love to tear me apart and swallow me whole.

Their favorability was already negative and couldn't be raised, so why bother trying? Control was enough.

There was no need to invest non-research-related emotions in test subjects.

Subsequently, Wang Linchi and his retinue of ghosts quickly arrived at the Snake Bone Witch's location.

It was a large burial ground where the people of Lang City were interred after death, barring any accidents.

If accidents occurred, the solution was simpler. Nearby was a Random Burial Mound. Bodies wrapped in straw mats could be unceremoniously tossed in, and wild dogs, other animals, or even ghosts would take care of them.

"Wait, how did someone beat us here?" Upon arrival, Wang Linchi discovered that a group of people was already fighting the Snake Bone Witch.

"They even hired a Wanderer, but his strength seems limited. He's no match for the Snake Bone Witch."

Wang Linchi watched the Wanderer in the distance, wielding a heavy hammer and struggling against the Snake Bone Witch's Red and Green snakes. Nearby, a tense-looking young master in brocade robes and a group of house servants watched anxiously.

It seemed this young master had hired the Wanderer to deal with the Snake Bone Witch.

Interesting. Their target must be the man in the tomb, Wang Linchi mused.

It's unlikely their goal is the Snake Bone Witch, like mine. I only chose this ghost because I obtained the Royal Family's secret Detained Snake Bone Witch method. Otherwise, the standard method is too restrictive; most of its abilities require guarding a grave—specifically, her husband's grave. That might work for a woman, but for a man...

However, it's also possible this young master wants his own wife to guard his tomb. People are strange; anything is possible.

"JEEH~ Should I make a move? That Wanderer is about to lose," the Raksha Ghost cackled, licking its lips as if eager to devour someone.

"So eager to perform good deeds lately? Planning to become a Buddha, are you?" Wang Linchi retorted sarcastically.

"He's your kind. You're not going to save him?" The Raksha Ghost sounded incredulous.

Wang Linchi shot the Raksha Ghost a look one might give an idiot. The look was so insulting that the Raksha Ghost's train of thought derailed.

The next moment, the Red snake controlled by the Snake Bone Witch bit the Wanderer's throat and jerked back, causing a large amount of blood to spurt out.

The Wanderer instinctively dropped his hammer to clutch his throat. The Green snake then lunged, followed closely by the Snake Bone Witch herself.

The outcome was self-evident: he was killed on the spot.

Wang Linchi wasn't particularly surprised. The Wanderer had been at a disadvantage from the start; it would have been a miracle if he'd won.

Not everyone is a protagonist or a genius, capable of sudden power-ups, killing those above their level, or achieving victory against the odds. When at a disadvantage, most people just die.

After the Wanderer died, the young man in brocade fled in terror, his house servants hastily scattering as well.

Seeing this, Wang Linchi became even more cautious in his hiding spot.

Save them? Impossible. Anyone who brings people to excavate a grave can't be a good person.

Wang Linchi wasn't a good person either. Judging others by his own standards, he decided against helping.

The young man in brocade hadn't gotten far before the Snake Bone Witch caught up and struck him down on the spot. Judging by her expression, her hatred for him was intense.

As for the other house servants, the Red and Green snakes caught up to them. Each was bitten once, and they all succumbed to the poison within a minute.

After eliminating these people, the Snake Bone Witch recalled her Red and Green snakes and returned to guard her husband's tomb.

She hadn't even had a moment's rest when the Raksha Ghost struck first, launching a surprise attack from the air.

The Powerful Ghost King unhesitatingly joined the offensive.

Meanwhile, Wang Linchi began looting the bodies. That young man in finery must have been after something, he thought. What if he was carrying it on him?

And wouldn't you know it, he actually found a book.

Restraining Zombie Method? So, zombies are also considered ghosts? Wang Linchi had found a Ghost Sigil Method book and quickly scanned its contents, which focused primarily on zombies.

Oh, Corpse Ghosts, Wang Linchi quickly deduced. The zombies in this Secret Realm are classified as Corpse Ghosts, different from the zombies I'm familiar with.

The zombies in this Secret Realm resembled fresh corpses, with no signs of decay, soft bodies, and covered in long hair.

This thing is too trashy, pretty useless, Wang Linchi thought with disdain. Mainly because I already have the Powerful Ghost King; these zombies simply aren't up to par.

It would be a different story if it were a Drought Demon.

That's right, Drought Demons and zombies aren't actually the same type of creature.

A Drought Demon is formed from a person who has been dead for a hundred days. The corpse of one who becomes a Drought Demon does not rot, no grass grows on its grave, and water seeps from the burial mound. The Drought Demon will go to its former home at night to fetch water.

Both are Corpse Ghosts, just different types.

It's similar to how Raksha Ghosts are divided into Sky-Flying Rakshasas and Sea-Patrolling Rakshasas.

Moreover, they aren't that amazing. Evolving into something like a 'Hou' is out of the question because they simply don't have that capability.

It's as bizarre as humans evolving into bird-men.

They are simply ghosts, nothing more.

So, does this mean the man in this tomb turned into a zombie? Wang Linchi suddenly realized.

Among Corpse Ghosts, zombies are one of the simpler types of man-made ghosts. They possess great strength and durable bodies. With a suitable location, they can be created quite easily and at a relatively low cost.

Then how did that kid know about it? That's highly suspicious, Wang Linchi narrowed his eyes.

A zombie in a tomb protected by a Snake Bone Witch... Are you telling me you're an Unpredicted Prophet? That's too far-fetched.

The most likely explanation is that this zombie was deliberately created by the young man's family. The Snake Bone Witch's appearance was simply an unexpected complication.

Zombies are a bit lacking, but it depends on the type of zombie.

For example, a Corpse King is born with immense Potential.

However, the chances of the zombie in this tomb being a Corpse King are ridiculously low.

After several minutes of battle, the Snake Bone Witch was pinned down by the Powerful Ghost King. The Red and Green snakes were also easily subdued, held firmly by the Raksha Ghost.

"You five, go dig up that grave for me," Wang Linchi ordered the Five Weird Ghosts.

Hearing this, the Snake Bone Witch struggled frantically, screaming and roaring, but it was useless. The Powerful Ghost King's strength was far beyond what she could resist.

The Five Weird Ghosts were weak only when compared to the Powerful Ghost King or the Raksha Ghost; otherwise, they were still extremely powerful ghosts.

Throughout the excavation, the Snake Bone Witch thrashed about like a madwoman.

"Madam, you wouldn't want your husband's corpse dug up and desecrated, would you?" Wang Linchi said with a smirk, keeping his distance from the Snake Bone Witch.

If I stand too close, there might be trouble, he thought.

At these words, the Powerful Ghost King and the Raksha Ghost exchanged glances, feeling that something was a bit off about Wang Linchi's remark.

Fortunately, they didn't dwell on it, as the tomb had been dug open, and even the coffin was pried apart.

A hairy figure resembling a large rice dumpling suddenly sat up from the coffin. Wang Linchi, however, kicked it right back down.

No intelligence... Right, most Corpse Ghosts are like this.

But if it's already become a zombie, why is it still obediently staying in the tomb instead of jumping out to kill and perform Bloodsucking? Wang Linchi was puzzled.

He then looked towards the Snake Bone Witch, suspecting she possessed a sealing ability—guarding the tomb while also preventing the corpse within from emerging.

It needs to be tied up. This thing doesn't understand human speech, Wang Linchi thought, watching the zombie climb out again. He delivered another kick, sending it back into the coffin.

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