Chapter 703: Land of the Spirit Veins, Land of Tombs, Qihuang's Coffin

"You mean his flesh is neither a human body nor a beast's body, but some kind of special blood and flesh?"

"Correct," Yin Gui Zhenren nodded cautiously.

"Based on our observations and research, this flesh is the flesh of a certain special creature; the Earth Snake Ancestor survives by relying on this flesh."

"The Earth Snake Ancestor before us is likely not the original body, but merely a split-off avatar separated from the body."

Yin Gui Zhenren's words made the faces of those present turn cold; Zhuge Ruolan seemed to recall something and said, "I think I know some secrets, though I'm not sure if they're related to this."

Chen Chuyang turned back and nodded, "But there's no harm in speaking."

Zhuge Ruolan pondered for a long time, then slowly said, "When my Zhuge family was still extant, the clan possessed a treasure called Tai Sui, which had existed for an unknown number of years and was always regarded by my Zhuge family as a precious item. Later, my Zhuge family was annihilated, and Tai Sui vanished along with it; I had previously thought it was within the Yin Gui Sect."

"After I joined the Yin Gui Sect, I found no trace of Tai Sui, nor did I locate Tai Sui itself."

"After the Heavenly Ghost True Person was killed, I returned to the Yin Gui Sect once, and likewise found nothing."

While speaking, Zhuge Ruolan glanced at Yin Gui Zhenren; this information she had never told Yin Gui Zhenren. She had gone stealthily while Yin Gui Zhenren was absent from the Yin Gui Sect, so Yin Gui Zhenren was unaware of her return.

Yin Gui Zhenren's eyes showed no expression, but his pupils flickered briefly, just once.

Chen Chuyang read his thoughts, looked up and said, "Continue speaking."

Tai Sui, however, is a fine thing; Chen Chuyang has never seen it, but has heard of its miraculous effects. It is neither a living being nor an inanimate object, existing in a very strange state, capable of surviving countless years; even if its flesh is cut into countless pieces, it can still grow.

Its self-repair speed is great, and its self-replication speed is terrifying.

However, this thing is very rare; generally, people cannot obtain it.

"Tai Sui, I actually don't know much about this thing, only that such a treasure is very precious and has longevity‑granting effects. My Zhuge family has cultivated it for generations; only the Family Head may touch it."

"I have no right to touch it, nor the right to see Tai Sui, but I have seen its blood and flesh; if I can obtain a bit of its blood and flesh, I can identify it."

Chen Chuyang frowned; Zhuge Ruolan's information was too important.

Knowing the exact body of the Earth Snake Ancestor is necessary to know how to target it, lest one fall into a trap later.

Heishanyang, upon hearing Tai Sui, trembled slightly, his eyes flashing with excitement and greed.

"Kid, Tai Sui is a fine thing, a good material for Pill Refining."

Sure enough, Heishanyang was intrigued and sent a telepathic message to Chen Chuyang.

Chen Chuyang asked, "Do you know this thing?"

"Damn, kid, who do you think you're looking down on? Once Tai Sui appears, it will surely stir up blood and carnage. According to what that girl said, their family's Tai Sui is no small thing; it has existed for a very long time, and such Tai Sui's effect is very strong."

"Whether for Pill Refining or direct use, its effect is strong, far stronger than the Back‑Mountain Turtle."

"Moreover, this thing is a great tonic, able to replace the body, or rather, a part can be split off to create a clone, undying and indestructible."

"Kid, if you can find Tai Sui, you will be able to forge a truly undying clone."

The previous points didn't interest Chen Chuyang much.

Only the last point—the undying clone—is the most important.

Thus, Chen Chuyang's safety can be guaranteed.

Having an extra clone adds a bit more... protection.

Chen Chuyang also became interested, wanting to capture the Earth Snake Ancestor for study.

"Kid, when the time comes you can't swallow it all yourself; give me a taste."

"Got it, you're really nagging."

Heishanyang and Chen Chuyang set their sights on the Earth Snake Ancestor; they were eager to act immediately. Neither the Qihuang burial ground nor the Qihuang Bao Ku mattered as much as the Earth Snake Ancestor.

Those treasures will eventually be theirs, and if the Earth Snake Ancestor runs away, it truly runs away.

Chen Chuyang cannot let it escape; it's a fine thing.

Jing Yuheng listened the whole time; she knew none of these secrets.

Outside.

The Earth Snake Ancestor's body shivered, and his expression grew grim.

He looked around but found no source of abnormality.

He scanned the area, and the nearby Qijian asked in confusion, "What's wrong?"

The Earth Snake Ancestor said gloomily, "Someone is watching me."

"Oh?"

Qijian, upon hearing that, scanned the area but sensed nothing.

However, he didn't think the Earth Snake Ancestor was hallucinating; at this level, the heart senses something.

"This place is unsafe."

"Let's go."

The two relocated to another spot, moving swiftly.

Just after landing, the Earth Snake Ancestor stared at the distant burial ground and whispered, "Qijian kid, that is the tomb of the first Qihuang, also the place you wish to go; what you seek lies within."

"The people around are all trouble for you; to get inside, you must get past them."

"These people are all formidable; either they are Strong Ones of this world, or, like you, they descended from outside into this world."

"Among them, you must pay special attention to one person."

The Earth Snake Ancestor searched around but did not find Chen Chuyang's figure, and warned gloomily.

"Who?"

Qijian frowned; anyone the Earth Snake Ancestor cares about would not be insignificant.

"A kid named Chen Chuyang; that kid is very strange and dangerous. If you encounter him, be careful not to be deceived by his appearance."

"The others, you and I can handle, but that one is hard to deal with."

"Chen Chuyang is extremely good at hiding himself, adept at ambushes and scheming, very cunning."

Qijian asked, "Where is this person?"

Earth Snake Ancestor spread his hands: "Those who didn't see him, right now he must be hiding, calculating against us."

"That brat hides in every battle, only striking at the very end."

Qijian's face darkened; such a person is the most detestable.

He glanced around; the people nearby were not ordinary, yet the person named Chen Chuyang showed no movement.

Involuntarily, Qijian's heart gave a jolt.

"Are we going now, or?"

"Wait a bit longer, let others go first, see if that place is dangerous."

The Earth Snake Ancestor pointed at the burial site; it's too obvious, which is actually problematic.

Generally, graves are hidden, and coffins are too, but the grave before us is laid out directly in front.

One would hate to let you go over; such situations often come with danger.

The first-generation Qihuang would not simply give everything to them; therefore, there is only one possibility.

That is a trap, waiting for them to jump in.