Time had lost all meaning for Ling Feng as he immersed himself in the ancient texts, quickly perusing every secret tome of the Witch Doctors.
These included the methods of the Guan family's Witch Doctor lineage, and even the secret tomes Ling Feng had obtained from Su Xingyan previously!
If the Witch Doctor tomes Ling Feng had comprehended from Su Xingyan were merely a ladleful from the ocean, then today, Ling Feng possessed a river here. Moreover, this river was rapidly branching out, soon to merge with the sea, broadening Ling Feng's perspective entirely.
"The method for raising the Life and Death Gu? Heh, with the techniques in these Witch Doctor tomes, the chances of nurturing it would actually be greater!"
Ling Feng set aside the method for raising the Life and Death Gu. He had glanced over it and no longer cared about its value.
Indeed, what everyone else craved were mere trifles in Ling Feng's hands.
This was because Ling Feng had integrated all the texts he had read, and he now possessed his own method for cultivating the Life and Death Gu!
Regarding the container for the Life and Death Gu, Ling Feng had also learned of its origin: Southern Border Undying Wood!
This in itself was an extremely rare treasure, the preferred dwelling for the Life and Death Gu. Of course, if it were still growing Southern Border Undying Wood, the effect would be even better, but clearly, even the Witch God Hall had not managed to cultivate such a treasure.
Ling Feng opened the lid.
Hiss!
Immediately, a hissing sound came from within. The silver-white threads shot from the Life and Death Gu's mouth instantly pierced Ling Feng's finger skin.
And then... they burrowed into the bone marrow!
The bone-chilling pain would have been unbearable for anyone else.
Ling Feng, however, remained indifferent, and a slight curve involuntarily formed on his lips as he looked at the little creature before him!
A wave of cold energy spread from his dantian upwards, all the way to his index finger!
The icy coldness instantly enveloped Ling Feng's finger, forming a layer of ice that gleamed with cold light!
Yet, even under this intense cold, the Life and Death Gu could quickly adapt. Its movements only slowed for a moment before the silver threads, like tiny straws, began to pulse again.
It was evident that blood was being sucked in.
The Life and Death Gu was bloodthirsty!
And as it sucked blood, streams of venom also spread from its mouthparts, being transmitted into Ling Feng's body.
For any ordinary person, they would have died countless times by now. But Ling Feng coldly reprimanded it with supreme dominance, "Retract!"
*Poof!* A tearing sound echoed as the cold energy on Ling Feng's finger instantly dissipated, and a blood-red flame erupted!
Squeak squeak!
The Life and Death Gu cried out in pain and surprise. The silver threads from its mouthparts had already shattered into dust!
It could adapt to the cold, and perhaps withstand the heat of flames, but it could not endure the destructive power generated by the clash of extreme cold and extreme heat.
Moreover, Ling Feng's true fire was no ordinary thing; even the Ice Silkworm Gu had almost been burned to death by it.
Although the Life and Death Gu was more troublesome than the Ice Silkworm Gu, under the power of the true fire, it could only curl up within this small coffin, crying out incessantly.
Its voice no longer carried the threat and ferocity of before, but rather a hidden plea for mercy!
It knew fear!
This creature's intelligence was indeed not low.
Judging by its exhibited characteristics, this little creature truly possessed its own marvels.
"Reincarnation Life and Death Gu! I hope you don't disappoint me!"
Closing the coffin lid, with a twist of his wrist, the Life and Death Gu vanished from Ling Feng's palm.
He had taken it out specifically to intimidate it, so that the Life and Death Gu would not constantly crave human blood. When he fed it later, it would eat whatever he gave it.
This creature was far more intelligent than a dog; even dogs knew to please their masters, let alone this one.
Having tamed the Life and Death Gu, Ling Feng once again immersed himself in the ancient texts, completely forgetting the passage of time.
For these three days, Ling Feng felt as if he had returned to the natural world of ancient times, understanding all things in the world through the art of witchcraft and gu!
He was so engrossed that he couldn't extricate himself!
Meanwhile, outside, Su Xingyan and the others gradually calmed down from their anxious waiting.
On the second day, Wu Jiutian had even come to visit them.
This was clearly all done out of respect for Ling Feng.
How could Wu Jiutian, who valued Ling Feng so highly, possibly harm him?
As for the speculations about Ling Feng and the Saintess Ji Yunyue, they were entirely baseless.
After all, Ji Yunyue always wore a cold expression, completely embodying a person devoid of emotion and desire...
Such a woman, let alone looking down on Ling Feng, even if she were given to Ling Feng for free, Ling Feng probably wouldn't dare to accept her.
At noon on the third day.
Wu Jiutian, who was cultivating in the inner chamber, sensed the commotion below and, with a sense of surprise, descended rapidly.
By the time Wu Jiutian arrived at the Divine Technique Pavilion, Ling Feng had already emerged from within.
"Why have you come out?" Wu Jiutian frowned, his tone carrying a hint of reprimand.
With half a day and a night remaining, Ling Feng had simply wasted it like this?!
Next time, Wu Jiutian couldn't guarantee he could still harden his heart and allow him to enter the Divine Technique Pavilion.
Ling Feng heard this and nodded slightly, casually saying, "I haven't had a drop of water to drink for days, so I came out."
Wu Jiutian was astonished by his answer and couldn't help but support his forehead.
He had forgotten that Ling Feng was alone in such a secluded place, with no food or drink. After more than two days, his body would surely be uncomfortable.
Moreover, this place was within a mountain belly with extremely poor ventilation, which was indeed a great test for ordinary people. Previously, he himself could only stay here for half a day at most.
This time, perhaps due to his determined resolve, he had forgotten these details.
"Never mind, since you're out, let's go up. After eating something, if you want to come down, you can. There's still some time."
Wu Jiutian said, then turned and led the way.
Ling Feng casually declined, "No need."
"No need? So, you've found what you were looking for, and have you comprehended anything?" Wu Jiutian's words were filled with anticipation.
"I'll only know after I've checked the scene."
Ling Feng did not give Wu Jiutian a definite answer.
He couldn't speak too confidently.
These were all secret transmissions of the Witch God Hall, and he felt awkward letting Wu Jiutian know that he had memorized everything within, and had comprehended at least one-fifth of it.
The part he had memorized even included the strange characters carved on the walls, as well as some secret scrolls hidden in nooks and crannies.
If not for Ling Feng's extraordinary perception, it would have been difficult to detect them.
This was because those things were intentionally hidden by someone. After Ling Feng finished reading them, he put them back. According to the original owner's words, they were waiting for a destined person.
Ling Feng's reply caused Wu Jiutian's brow to furrow.
He had thought that Ling Feng, upon entering, would definitely grasp some Witch Doctor tomes and diligently comprehend them, ultimately gaining some insights and finding a solution.
Finally, Wu Jiutian could only shake his head in disappointment.
It seemed his expectations for Ling Feng were still too high.
No matter how heaven-defying Ling Feng's talent was, the time was still too short.
"However, I already have a method to suppress the gu poison, at least to prevent the gu poison in the bodies of the two elders from worsening!" As the two walked out of the mountain belly's secret place, Ling Feng spoke again.
"Good! Haha, I knew I hadn't misjudged you!"
Wu Jiutian immediately burst into joyous laughter.
This was exactly what he had been waiting for from Ling Feng.
It seemed he had not misjudged the person.
Such potent gu poison would certainly not be easy to resolve, but since Ling Feng could already suppress it, it wouldn't be long before it was completely resolved!