[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-cultivation-starts-from-killing-pigs":3,"chapter-cultivation-starts-from-killing-pigs-cultivation-starts-from-killing-pigs-chapter-16":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Cultivation Starts from Killing Pigs",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1401958,1856,"Chapter 16: Green Mountains, Black Water, and Demon Taoists","cultivation-starts-from-killing-pigs-chapter-16",16,"\u003Cp>\"The departed are gone, the living carry on, the world is full of suffering, enter reincarnation early...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Daoist chanted while shaking a bell, casually tossing, causing Yellow Talismans to dance in the air. Beside him, a Taoist Child carried a Soul-Calming Incense Burner, smoke curling upward as he staggered along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind them was a group of mourners dressed in mourning white, lifting a massive coffin that trembled with their steps, and occasionally someone would lower their head to sob.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At dawn, as the city gate of Black Water City creaked open, a funeral procession poured out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Villagers carrying vegetables and fruits for the morning market, and peddlers driving mule carts, quickly stepped aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some shook their heads, others wore indifferent expressions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the crowd, Zhang Kui glanced back towards Black Water City, muttered, \"Such thick evil aura!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him, the old yellow weasel had transformed into a short white-browed old man, adjusted his clothes to hide his tail, and took a puff from a large opium pipe, \"This is just the day, the night presents a different scene entirely.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Kui sneered,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll have to see for myself then!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he flicked his sleeves and strode towards the city gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Three cents to enter the city!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guard at the gate shouted while inspecting the people’s goods, occasionally taking a bite of the fresh fruits and vegetables.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, everything darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guard looked up at Zhang Kui, a hint of fear in his eyes, swallowed his saliva, and forced a smile,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir Daoist, you don’t need to pay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Kui ignored him, casually tossing a few coins before striding boldly through the gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old yellow chuckled, closely following him, his short legs moving surprisingly fast for his age, accidentally revealing a tail tip, which he hastily concealed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearby, a young soldier’s eyes widened,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>trembling as he pointed ahead,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Demon... Demon...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What demon, we saw nothing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The older guard gave him a flick on the forehead, shaking his head while muttering, \"Seriously... Been with me so long yet still foolish...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, he froze, as if recalling something, quickly pulling out a piece of paper from his sleeve. After unfolding it, it displayed the image of a fierce Daoist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guard’s face lit up with joy, grabbing the young soldier, \"We hit the jackpot, hurry and inform Master Hu, the person he’s been waiting for has arrived!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qingzhou, located in the central region of the Qian Dynasty, mostly consists of plains and hills, abundant in resources, and is a major grain-producing area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As an external hub, Black Water City naturally thrives in commerce, with numerous grain and oil shops lining the streets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon entering the city, Zhang Kui didn’t rush to find lodging; instead, he leisurely strolled around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the bustling streets and alleys, he chuckled, \"You say Qingzhou is chaotic, but it seems quite lively to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old yellow sneered, remaining silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After following him for half the day, he couldn’t help but ask:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why this aimless wandering, what exactly is your plan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No rush...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Kui looked around, \"First, let’s find something to eat. Any recommendations?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Didn’t you just eat?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old yellow shook his head, \"When it comes to Black Water City, the lamb head soup stands out. I snuck in a few years ago to try it, and the taste...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Kui laughed heartily,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then what are we waiting for, let’s go!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, the lamb head soup in Black Water City was a real treat, white and fresh, with tender lamb hidden within, garnished with green onions that enhanced its flavor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Kui found the largest shop and drank two bowls in a row, while even the old yellow weasel squatted on a stool, devouring it all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he was about to order another bowl, the entrance suddenly darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A burly man with a face full of menace entered the shop with a few followers, his eyes lit up upon seeing Zhang Kui, and he quickly approached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you the Black Corpse Taoist?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The burly man cupped his hands with a broad smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another case of mistaken identity?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Kui wiped his mouth, glancing sideways, neither admitting nor denying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who are you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man chuckled, \"I am Wang Hu. My master heard of your journey through these parts and sent me to invite you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old yellow weasel looked up, suddenly exposing his tail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Wang Hu seemed not to notice, instead showing a satisfied smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surrounding customers were startled but dared not speak, quickly lowering their heads and walking out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder Black Corpse that Demon Taoist rushed to Qingzhou...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Kui understood, coldly smiled and asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, and who is your master?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Hu smiled faintly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is not the place to talk. However, the Taoist is a hero of these times, and my master has long heard of you. A banquet has been prepared to welcome you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, a black-faced burly man suddenly rushed in and whispered a few words into Wang Hu’s ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the voice was low, Zhang Kui heard it clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The person has arrived, this one is a fake...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Hu’s face quickly darkened, a glint of ferocity flashing in his eyes as he looked at Zhang Kui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who are you really?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Kui laughed heartily, a look of disdain in his eyes,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You fool, think about who I am, pretending to be an old hand in Jianghu. You don’t know the true is false, and the false is true!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Hu was taken aback, his expression shifting continually. He sized up Zhang Kui for a long time and then glanced at the Yellow Talisman beside him, forcing a smile on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is a serious matter, does the Taoist dare to confront face to face?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Kui slammed the table, his leopard-like eyes glaring around,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why wouldn’t I dare!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, under Wang Hu’s lead, Zhang Kui arrived at a rather large Taoist temple in the west of the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The temple was called White Cloud Temple, its main entrance facing the street, with a handsome Taoist child guiding visitors offering incense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Wang Hu led Zhang Kui to the back door, where several fierce-looking burly men in shabby Taoist robes immediately nodded and bowed upon seeing them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the temple were ancient woods densely planted, red walls and green tiles, the wisps of green smoke creating a celestial atmosphere, full of antique charm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Zhang Kui’s eyes narrowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon examining with the Tongyou Skill, the once solemn main hall was shrouded in an unprecedentedly dense aura of ghostly energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next to him, Wang Hu sneered,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Taoist, please!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Kui snorted, following him into a secluded courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the courtyard, a row of green bamboo was planted. Under an octagonal pavilion, an elderly Taoist with long white eyebrows and a baby-like face was chatting happily with three people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of them was a plump monk, with his chest exposed and shining with oil, a kind expression on his face, but wearing a string of white prayer beads around his neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On closer look, all the beads were children’s skulls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sitting next to him was a woman with a sullen face and sharp features, dressed in black tight-fitting clothes, with a large black wooden box on her back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seated beside the old Taoist was a fierce-looking burly man in a Taoist robe, sizing him up with eyes full of killing intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed this guy was the Black Corpse...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Kui glared back unceremoniously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Hu stepped forward, bowing his head respectfully to the old Taoist, \"Taoist Yunxu, the person has been brought.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Taoist Yunxu stroked his beard, nodding with a smile, just about to say something, when the Black Corpse Taoist suddenly leaped out of the pavilion, his tone malicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whoever you are, daring to impersonate me, go to hell!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In mid-air, a gust of sinister wind kicked up, both his hands suddenly turning ink black, with crimson sharp nails, like those of a demon, clawing straight at Zhang Kui’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the eerie black claws closing in, Zhang Kui didn’t dodge but grinned fiercely, his hands igniting with Blood Evil, grabbing directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fool, get down here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a crisp snap, the Black Corpse Demon Taoist let out a scream, his right hand crushed into a grotesque shape, then slammed hard onto the ground by Zhang Kui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground caved in, and the Black Corpse spat out a mouthful of blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guy, not knowing what evil skill he had practiced, made his hands like those of a demon ghost. Even if his kung fu was mediocre, an ordinary Jianghu expert would suffer greatly encountering him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Zhang Kui’s Demon-slaying Skill Gang Evil was specifically designed to counter such things, hence the heavy loss at first sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Kui sneered coldly, his eyes revealing killing intent, drawing the Greatsword backhandedly, just about to slash, but a thought crossed his mind, stopping it in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Greatsword shattered, while a skull prayer bead darted back to the pavilion like lightning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The big monk grabbed it, nodding with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Kui’s eyes flashed with murderous intent, warily glancing at the gloomy main hall, sensing that an unseen presence was watching him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These people in front were just rallying manpower, plotting something sinister. The unknown entity in the main hall was the real threat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seems like I need to play the part of an evil demon to blend in...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old Taoist chuckled,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quite a skill, my friend, may I ask your noble name?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Kui laughed heartily, casually tossing the broken Greatsword aside, \"I am Zhang Kui, let me eliminate this impostor first, then chat with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Black Corpse Taoist had long taken advantage of the chaos to escape, standing angrily beside the bamboo grove, \"I am the true Black Corpse, you imposter!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I never said you weren’t the Black Corpse...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Kui chuckled, then his expression turned somber, \"But you not only impersonate me in appearance, but also plagiarize my name.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taoist Yunxu smiled, \"May I ask who you are...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Kui puffed up his chest, staring disdainfully at the Black Corpse Taoist,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the Jianghu, people call me by the nickname...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Black Mountain Demon!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1715,"2026-06-05T23:30:41.388Z",1,"novelbin.me","5c4363d69ed21c3158466b06d29aaf2da433e3e89501d3e08348b86bf26957e3","cultivation-starts-from-killing-pigs-chapter-17","cultivation-starts-from-killing-pigs-chapter-15",580,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcultivation-starts-from-killing-pigs-cover.jpg"]