[{"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-96":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},1401938,1856,"Chapter 96: A Twist of Fate, Pursuit of the Killer in the Nether Soil","cultivation-starts-from-killing-pigs-chapter-96",96,"\u003Cp>The spell Zhang Kui hates the most right now is undoubtedly the curse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silent and undetectable, difficult to defend against,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and most importantly, you never know from where it comes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back in Qingzhou, the curse from the snake demon Chang San had put him in a terrible state, almost costing him his life. Judging by the performance of the Protective Golden Light, this curse is even stronger than Chang San’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There is a technique called Exorcism and Calamity Relief Technique in the Earth Demon 72 Techniques that can lift curses, but you need to be in the Grain Avoidance Realm to learn it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, he has gained some experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To cast a curse, a medium is required. Last time it was from a bite by the Shadow Snake, but this time it’s completely silent...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Kui immediately rushed into the room, his eyes flashing fiercely as he checked carefully, and indeed, the bedroom had been tampered with!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who has been in my room?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Kui suddenly turned around, eyes wide open, and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fatty Tiger shrank his neck, \"Taoist, I was in the courtyard all day, except for that crane, no one came by.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Kui snorted but didn’t scold him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This idiot has many faults, but he doesn’t dare lie about important matters. It seems the enemy is skilled at hiding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The plan now is to swiftly find the caster!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that thought, Zhang Kui didn’t hesitate; he immediately went to the courtyard wall, lifted the blanket on the Nether Soil stone coffin, and lay inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black smoke rose, and the stone coffin sank underground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using the stone coffin for stealth is the fastest method available right now, and more importantly, the view is excellent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surroundings were pitch black, but above, some ten meters away, the scene on the ground was completely visible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above, Fatty Tiger was pacing anxiously in the snow, while in the manor, Old Liu and a few workers were sound asleep. In the distance, roots tangled around trees, and little beasts were hibernating beneath them...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if looking through a layer of glass, everything was clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Kui’s face was somber as he drove the stone coffin to rapidly rotate around the manor, gradually expanding the area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless the opponent had reached the Realm of Divinity Travel, they must be within a hundred miles to cast a curse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, within moments, he found the person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A woman was hiding in a cave, seated cross-legged, constantly changing hand seals before a clay figurine, which emitted wisps of black smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing the woman’s face, Zhang Kui’s pupils instantly narrowed, anger mixed with slight confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the Shaman Saintess, Manzudia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no enmity with her, so why would she cast a spell to harm him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without time to think further, Zhang Kui immediately urged the stone coffin to ascend to the surface...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cave was dry and chilly, with a stench in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was originally the hibernation site for an old bear, which had been driven away and the entrance sealed with snow, making it even more hidden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saintess Manzudia took a crimson bead from her pouch and swallowed it. Her seductive yet pale face flushed slightly, then she continued changing hand seals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clay figurine before her was covered in cracks, as if about to shatter at any moment, yet as the black smoke rose, the fine cracks were continuously healing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, she furrowed her brow, looked ahead, and was immediately shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amid rolling black smoke, an ancient stone coffin slowly rose, exuding extreme eeriness and ominousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh no!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Manzudia felt bitter. This thing clearly signaled the arrival of a demon, and why did it have to target her now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could think further, a tall and fierce figure emerged from the coffin, shining with golden light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sharp and terrifying Sword Qi thrust directly at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Manzudia spat out a mouthful of blood, feeling bitter, and closed her eyes awaiting death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sharp Greatsword stopped at her neck, Gang Evil buzzing ominously, followed by a rough male voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lift the curse!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Manzudia opened her eyes, looking bewildered,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What curse? And who are you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Kui snorted coldly, \"Don’t play dumb with me. Weren’t you cursing me with that clay doll here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Manzudia was filled with distress. After scrutinizing Zhang Kui, her expression slightly changed, speaking patiently:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We met tonight at the grand hall. I have no enmity with Qian, so why would I curse you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Kui glared, exuding Evil Qi,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re one sly woman, who knows what you’re plotting. I just got home and got cursed, yet you’re here cursing a doll. What nonsense are you spouting?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Manzudia was about to speak when she suddenly felt a sharp pain in her chest, spitting out another mouthful of blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"See? Interrupted your spell casting and made you spit blood!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Kui was even more convinced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Manzudia screamed in frustration, \"You insufferable bear, you’re driving me mad. This is a substitute Ancient Artifact being repaired from damage. How would I know you were... Ugh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She spat out another mouthful of blood while speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ancient Artifact?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Kui furrowed his brow slightly and took a closer look, indeed it was so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No way!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already interrupted the spell, so why was the Protective Golden Light around him still flickering?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed he really made a mistake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Kui didn’t hesitate for a moment, immediately sheathed his sword and cupped his fists, \"Old Zhang was confused, my apologies.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having said that, he casually tossed a leftover Sunflower Water Heart Cleansing Pill, turned around, and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Manzudia caught it with one hand, sniffed it at her nose, and her beautiful eyes instantly lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Kui turned around, frowning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Manzudia shook the pill in her hand, \"Give me another one, and I’ll help you find the person who cast the spell.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Kui looked at the Protective Golden Light about to go out, cast the Life Light technique again, and nodded:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Deal, but only after you find the person.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Manzudia took a deep breath, \"As a Saintess of Shamanism, do you think I’d trick you for a pill? If it weren’t for...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Kui waved his hand and snorted coldly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I saw your tricks in the hall, someone once said, the prettier a woman is, the better she is at lying, and it seems true.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Manzudia’s chest tightened, she almost spat out a mouthful of blood, quickly swallowed the pill, and said fiercely:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Only a woman would say such a thing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Kui was taken aback, touching his chin with a thoughtful expression,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You were actually right, indeed, only women understand how to deal with women...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Manzudia wisely shut her mouth, sat cross-legged, and closed her eyes to refine the pill, lest she be infuriated to death by this brute in front of her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, her complexion recovered a bit, and the cracks on the clay doll before her were also gradually repairing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Kui watched with interest from the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was actually such an Ancient Artifact, but since his stone coffin could be turned into a boat, it wasn’t surprising if it had other functions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few moments, Manzudia slowly opened her eyes, put away the clay doll, and took out a bone stick tied with various beads from her waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pinched a peculiar Dharma Seal with her left hand, gently waved the bone stick towards Zhang Kui with her right hand, and the beads rattled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Kui only felt that something seemed to be drawn from the air around him, and then Manzudia turned her head to look southeast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s over there, about ten miles away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Kui nodded and cupped his fists, \"Thank you, I’ll come back after I’ve killed that guy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, he turned and walked towards the stone coffin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Manzudia stared at the stone coffin, lost in thought, suddenly spoke: \"Wait, I’ll go with you, in case you back out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Kui was immediately displeased,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m a man of my word, do you think I’d go back on my word over a pill?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Manzudia showed a bright smile,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My father once told me, the more honest a man looks, the better he is at lying.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Kui: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine, suit yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Kui was speechless, turned and jumped into the stone coffin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Manzudia smirked triumphantly, followed him in, and the stone coffin quickly sank underground in black smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The space inside the stone coffin was large, but Zhang Kui himself was burly, having someone else in there made it a bit cramped, and they could instantly feel each other’s presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Manzudia curiously looked around, seeing various items clearly visible below and above ground, she couldn’t help but exclaim: \"There’s a flying altar on White God Mountain, though this coffin is small, each has its merits.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Kui said nothing, shifted awkwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Manzudia blushed slightly, then let out a cold laugh, \"Hmph, men...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The distance of ten miles was quickly covered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above, there was a dilapidated Taoist temple, in the main hall, an old Taoist was setting up an altar and chanting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Green flames from the candelabrum cast a strange hue, making the peeling divine statue look even more grim, while the old Taoist wielded a bizarre long sword with goat horns, chanting and waving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Kui’s heart sank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This old Taoist had been seen in the Yin Fire Cave before, clearly, he was an ordinary person then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No doubt, another member of the Demon Star Pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that I’ve been marked?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the Taoist temple, the chanting old Taoist suddenly stiffened, stopped, and calmly looked outside the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wooden door exploded into pieces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Kui retracted his foot, carrying the wide Lu Li sword, strode into the courtyard, and bared his white teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come on, dare to curse someone to their face!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1654,"2026-06-05T23:30:41.664Z",1,"novelbin.me","658ad0b9775fecca8260ec77e678fd7a626cc3acb866c6913887412fdee53b28","cultivation-starts-from-killing-pigs-chapter-97","cultivation-starts-from-killing-pigs-chapter-95",580,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcultivation-starts-from-killing-pigs-cover.jpg"]