After hearing our master's words, Mo Ting and I were both shocked.
The Yin energy of Mount Wūyā was so heavy.
Normally, it would attract many wandering souls and ghosts.
Yet now, not a single one could be seen.
And the reason was that they might have been eaten by someone…
Though surprised, I steadied my emotions and nodded at my master:
“I understand, Master.
Once we ascend the mountain, I will proceed as planned.”
My master let out an “Mm” upon hearing my reply and said nothing further.
Mo Ting also became nervous, remaining silent.
Next, we began walking towards Mount Wūyā.
As soon as we reached the foot of the mountain, we saw rows of dilapidated graves.
Occasionally, a few had soul banners planted on them.
But most were just mounds of earth overgrown with weeds.
And crows perched on old trees, cawing "wawawawa" at us, and soul banners rustling with a "huhu" sound.
It was eerie and desolate, giving a strong sense of oppression.
Even though I had seen the densely packed tombstone arrays in the cemetery.
Compared to the mass grave on Mount Wūyā, they were but a minor sight.
The butler, Li, who was leading us, although an ordinary person.
Was not visiting for the first time and was quite familiar with the surroundings and environment.
Moreover, with nothing to tie him down now, he walked ahead quite steadily.
We followed the rows of graves up the hillside, and the surrounding Yin energy grew heavier.
The crows perched on the trees also became more numerous.
Their "wawawawa" cries were getting on our nerves…
After walking for about ten minutes, the terrain gradually leveled out.
The withered trees around us also increased.
But the weeds were now chest-high.
We pushed through the tall grass.
Butler Li, who was leading the way, parted the mugwort in front of him.
He looked up at the surroundings and finally pointed to a large tree in the distance:
“Masters, it’s that tree.
Every time I meet that Taoist, it’s under that tree.”
Hearing this, our master and Master Tang nodded slightly.
Then Master Tang spoke:
“This is the place!
You, holding the box, go wait for that demonic Taoist to appear as before.
We will follow behind you.
When that demonic Taoist shows himself, we will reveal ourselves.”
My master then handed the wooden box from his bag to Butler Li:
“Mr. Li, take this box.
From now on, do as we discussed.”
Butler Li took two deep breaths and nodded firmly:
“Don’t worry, Master Gu, I know what to do.”
After speaking, Butler Li, holding the box, walked towards the large tree without looking back.
After Butler Li had walked some distance.
The four of us cautiously followed.
After walking about ten meters forward, we saw a small pool.
The pool was not large, only about half the size of a basketball court.
However, under the moonlight, it was emitting white mist.
As if a layer of fog had covered the surface of the water.
And the tall tree grew right in front of the small pool.
Its branches were lush, its crown almost covering the entire pool.
From afar, we could see Butler Li, holding the wooden box, nervously looking around under the tree.
Seeing this, my master raised his hand to signal us to stop.
Mo Ting and I immediately crouched down.
Hiding behind the nearby rocks.
My master squinted and then whispered:
“I didn’t expect there to be such a fierce place on Mount Wūyā.
No wonder that demonic Taoist resides here.”
Hearing my master speak, I asked:
“Master, is there anything special about this place?”
My master took a breath and then pointed to the small pool ahead:
“Look, this small pool is located halfway up Mount Wūyā, and it’s in a depression.
Shaped like a funnel.
It can be considered a mountain’s eye.
Ordinary mountains would be fine.
But this Mount Wūyā is a mass grave, a great Yin mountain.
Already shrouded in Yin energy, gathering without dispersing.
Furthermore, this mountain eye is shaded by a giant tree.
Causing this place to never see sunlight throughout the year.
The Yin energy only enters and never leaves, eventually forming a pool of Yin water.
That tree has become a shade tree.
And the land below is called an Yin Corpse Ground.
It is a greatly auspicious and fierce place.
Suitable for raising ghosts and refining corpses.
If there are ghosts, they will be malevolent ghosts.
If corpses are buried here, they will surely turn into zombies.”
My master had absolute authority in matters of Feng Shui.
Hearing his explanation, Mo Ting and I couldn’t help but change our expressions slightly.
After all, since we started in this profession, neither of us had encountered any “fierce places.”
Looking around carefully now.
We found that this place was indeed somewhat strange.
Around the small pool, besides that large tree.
There was no vegetation within a ten-meter radius.
And even from ten meters away, we could feel a chilling cold emanating from the small pool.
Just as Mo Ting and I were observing the surroundings.
Master Tang, who was also observing, suddenly whispered a reminder:
“There’s movement.
You two quickly activate your Yin eyes.
That demonic Taoist could appear at any moment.”
Hearing Master Tang’s words, Mo Ting and I felt a tightening in our hearts.
We quickly took out our eye-opening medicine, sprayed it on our eyelids, and rubbed them.
When we opened our eyes again, the dim surroundings had become exceptionally clear.
Looking again at the Yin Corpse Ground and the small pool not far away.
We saw that the Yin energy was dense, enveloped in a layer of white mist.
Moreover, the previously calm pool.
Was now rippling with waves.
As if large fish were swimming back and forth within the pool…