Chapter 8: The Zombie Emerges from the Coffin

As the rooster crowed and the sky brightened, Bai Yu was still fast asleep, but Wen Cai had already come to knock on the door. "Uncle Master, open the door, Master needs to see you." The knocking startled Bai Yu from his deep sleep. He opened his eyes groggily, yawned, rubbed his eyes to clear his mind, and then got up to open the door. He saw Wen Cai standing outside, looking very cautious, which made him a bit surprised. However, after a moment's thought, he understood the reason. It seemed that the two brothers now regarded him as a promising stock. Not caring much, he asked Wen Cai, "Do you know what it's about?"

Wen Cai shook his head and said, "Not really, it's probably about finding a grave site."

"Oh," Bai Yu also understood. It must be about the burial of Old Master Ren. He dismissed Wen Cai, tidied up his room, got dressed, and then went to the living room, where he saw Uncle Jiu looking at a map.

He walked up to Uncle Jiu and asked, "Brother, have you found a suitable place?"

Uncle Jiu, seeing Bai Yu, stood up and nodded, saying, "Yes, I found a good spot. Look."

Bai Yu took the map and saw that it was a place similar to the original tomb. He was surprised and said, "The Dragonfly Touching Water spot, moved to this place?"

Uncle Jiu nodded and said, "Yes, it's the Dragonfly Touching Water spot. Today we'll go to Master Ren's place to discuss the burial. Getting it done soon will also help everyone feel more at ease." Although Bai Yu was somewhat skeptical in his heart, he nodded and agreed, "Yes."

Then, the four of them, including Qiu Sheng, went to the Ren residence. A servant led them to the hall, where they saw Master Ren and Police Captain Ah Wei drinking tea. Master Ren, seeing them, quickly left Ah Wei and came forward, greeting them, "Uncle Jiu, Daoist Bai, you've come. Is there something you need?"

Bai Yu and the others hurriedly returned the greeting. Uncle Jiu said, "Master Ren, we're here to discuss the tomb site."

Master Ren chuckled and said politely, "Let's go upstairs to talk. Daoist Bai, Uncle Jiu, please come upstairs."

Bai Yu and Uncle Jiu quickly said, "No need to be so formal." The three of them left the others downstairs and went upstairs.

Upstairs, Master Ren first ordered the servant to bring tea and then asked impatiently, "Uncle Jiu, how does this spot compare to the original Dragonfly Touching Water spot?" After all, it was related to his and his descendants' future, so he was naturally very concerned.

Uncle Jiu smiled and said, "Do you remember that I said the Dragonfly Touching Water spot cannot be in the same place?"

Master Ren, not knowing what he meant, nodded and said, "Of course, Uncle Jiu said yesterday that the Dragonfly Touching Water spot cannot be in the same place again."

Uncle Jiu said, "That's right. So, I examined the terrain around the tomb and found that the spot is now in a deserted area not far from the old spot. We just need to choose a good day to bury it there." After all, the Dragonfly Touching Water spot is an excellent one. It is also known as the 'Submerged Dragon Spot' or 'Solitary Dragon Spot.' If an ancestor is buried there, the family will surely prosper and become wealthy. If the feng shui master had good intentions, the Ren family might already be the richest in Hong Kong.

Uncle Jiu then suddenly changed the subject, saying, "But this time, we must make sure whose land it is and not force them."

Master Ren quickly agreed, somewhat awkwardly, "Of course, of course." However, at that moment, a loud scream from Ren Tingting came from downstairs. Master Ren's face changed, and he rushed downstairs, leaving the two of them behind.

Bai Yu and Uncle Jiu did not linger and quickly followed. At the top of the stairs, they saw Ren Tingting running up, followed by Ah Wei, who seemed to be about to go crazy and take off his clothes. Ren Tingting ran to Master Ren, grabbing his arm like a frightened rabbit, shouting, "Dad, save me!" Her face was pale, and she was almost in tears.

Master Ren was so angry that his eyes almost bulged out, revealing a mix of fury and disbelief. Was Ah Wei trying to force himself on Tingting because I didn't agree to their relationship?

At that moment, Ah Wei was hugging the railing, his body shaking uncontrollably, with a pained look on his face. He said, "Uncle, I want to drink tea." It seemed he had received a significant shock.

Bai Yu and Uncle Jiu knew that Qiu Sheng and Wen Cai were behind this. They ran downstairs and saw Qiu Sheng peeking around the door, while Wen Cai, bare-chested and holding his clothes, stood behind. Uncle Jiu was furious, and with a glare, he was about to scold them. Qiu Sheng, seeing the opportunity, quickly ran away, but Wen Cai was caught by Uncle Jiu.

"You two troublemakers!" Uncle Jiu used a bit of his power to punch Wen Cai in the stomach, forcing out the talisman, and then dragged him by the ear to the mortuary.

Wen Cai cried out in pain, "Uncle Master, save me!" But Bai Yu seemed to ignore it, humming a tune and following behind, his eyes darting around, unaffected.

Master Ren, not knowing the truth, was also frustrated, comforting his daughter while scolding Ah Wei.

Back at the mortuary, Uncle Jiu originally wanted to punish them, but these two were too slippery. As soon as they reached the living room, Uncle Jiu just opened his mouth, and Qiu Sheng had already poured the tea and handed it over. The two of them were much more diligent than usual. Qiu Sheng soon escaped under the pretext of helping, and Wen Cai, claiming he needed to cook, also ran away, leaving Uncle Jiu helpless. After Wen Cai prepared dinner, they ate and then went to sleep. Bai Yu, however, was not willing to waste any time. Before Uncle Jiu left, he mentioned his current needs, and to his surprise, Uncle Jiu readily provided a lot of good things. Various magical tools, including the compass Bai Yu needed, and other items he could use at his current stage. Finally, Uncle Jiu even took out the secret manual of Mount Mao, which he kept at the bottom of his chest.

Bai Yu knew that Uncle Jiu was planting a cause and effect, but Uncle Jiu would never guess his true intentions. This cause and effect was bound to be unrepayable.

The secret manual of Mount Mao was indeed an extraordinary secret book. The techniques and secrets recorded in it made Bai Yu feel overwhelmed. It detailed various talisman techniques, tool-making, and array formations! However, strangely, after just browsing through the manual, it seemed as if he had memorized all the content, remembering it all!

Could this be related to the system? Did it also enhance his brain when improving his abilities? Shaking his head, he stopped thinking about it. To be able to use the techniques, mere memorization was not enough; he needed to practice diligently to master the patterns of the techniques, grasp every detail, and memorize every incantation until he could recite them without hesitation. When his power reached a certain level, he could enter the second stage of performing techniques without incantations.

Bai Yu did not waste any more time. He went to the street to buy cinnabar, yellow paper, and brushes, and began practicing the most effective talisman for increasing his strength. Drawing talismans was not as simple as it looked. To draw a good talisman, one needed to control their power with ease, and there could be no errors in any stroke.

However, this was not a big problem for Bai Yu. After about an hour of practice, he mastered the technique. He drew more and more smoothly, becoming like a machine, drawing talismans with a steady hand. He gradually immersed himself in the process, skipping dinner without realizing it. By the time he stopped, the sky had already darkened, and his room was covered with yellow talismans. When the materials ran out, Bai Yu stopped, a satisfied smile on his face. He then staggered to the bed and fell asleep, snoring loudly. A day of practice had indeed drained him.

At this time, in the mortuary's coffin room, the zombie was becoming restless again. After being injured by the chicken blood and ink line the previous day, it had learned not to try to open the lid. Instead, it shook the coffin violently. The coffin, which had been buried for twenty years, creaked under the strain. As the zombie's strength increased, the coffin creaked even more. Finally, with a loud "crack," the coffin fell apart.

A classic image of a zombie in Qing dynasty official attire stood up from the debris. It hopped out of the mortuary and headed straight for the Ren residence. At this moment, both Uncle Jiu and Bai Yu noticed the situation, but Uncle Jiu thought it was Wen Cai being restless in his sleep, and Bai Yu had no intention of checking.

When Bai Yu first gained his power, his physical condition was enhanced to seven points. Now, his power had grown to about ten threads, and his physical condition was more than twice that of a normal person, making his senses extremely sensitive. Moreover, he was deliberately paying attention to the coffin room. The moment the zombie emerged, he felt it. Knowing that it was going to kill Master Ren, he did nothing. It was not that he did not want to intervene; it was because if the zombie did not kill Master Ren, it would not become a true zombie. If it did not become a true zombie, Bai Yu would not complete his task, and failing the task would result in punishment. Bai Yu had learned from the system that the punishment for failing a task was to reset everything he had gained in this world. Bai Yu was not so noble as to sacrifice himself for an unrelated person, especially a character from a movie.

According to the secret manual of Mount Mao, after a person dies, they often retain some memories from their life, with the most retained being those of their family. Therefore, when a dead person becomes a zombie, the first person they attack is often their family. After killing their family, the zombie completely forgets their human life, and the zombie nature takes over, causing chaos and harm.