Zombie Bodyguard
Chapter 448 - 447 Golden Silkworm

Strangely, the basement hall was empty; no one was there, only the incense burning on the offering table with its wisp of blue smoke rising. However, Lin Tian remembered where the secret door was. He pressed the mechanism, and the door clicked open, revealing a staircase that descended further down.

There was another basement beneath the basement, and Lin Tian walked down the stairs. At the end of the staircase was a door, whose unlocking mechanism was quite obvious, indicating that there had never been any intention to prevent entry.

But that made sense, given that this was a Gu Cultivator’s turf, inherently a place of danger. Anyone who went in might die without understanding how or why.

Upon opening the door again, he finally saw Li Qingyun, Miss, and a few others. Yet, at that moment, they were all standing beside a table, silent, seemingly engrossed in something.

Even when Lin Tian entered, they only glanced at him and said nothing. This scene piqued Lin Tian’s curiosity. Approaching to see, he noticed a pottery jar on the table, within which a pale yellow silkworm wriggled at the base.

"Granny Li, is this also a Gu Worm?" Lin Tian whispered.

He wasn’t so dimwitted as to think it was an ordinary silkworm. After all, Li Qingyun was a Gu Cultivator; insects appearing with her couldn’t be judged by ordinary means.

"This is my life-bound Gu, the rare Golden Silkworm Gu. It has absorbed Miss Xiao’s Ancient Martial Artist blood and is about to evolve," Li Qingyun said with rare excitement.

As soon as her words fell, the Gu Worm in the jar began to change. Originally a pale yellow, its color deepened at a rate visible to the naked eye, stabilizing at a golden hue.

"It’s a pity, just a little bit short. If it were the blood of an Innate Ancient Martial Artist, it could evolve directly into a true Golden Silkworm Gu," Li Qingyun remarked regretfully.

A mere worm still yearns for the blood of an Innate Ancient Martial Artist? I’m a zombie and even I don’t harbor such desires, Lin Tian thought irritably, pursing his lips. He hadn’t even had a taste of Miss’s blood.

"Granny Li, this is Mr. Qi’s blood. I’ve already obtained it," said Lin Tian, as he handed over the vial of blood to Granny Li.

Granny Li first covered the jar with a lid, then draped a black cloth over it before taking the blood vial from Lin Tian.

She waved her hand and said, "The blood has been brought; you all can go back now. When I finish making the Gu Medicine, I will naturally let you know."

Lin Tian had been intending to inquire further about the Golden Silkworm Gu, but seeing Li Qingyun’s gesture to see them out, he did not linger. Along with Miss and Professor Xue and his wife, he left the shop.

After getting into the car, Lin Tian then asked, "Aunt Sang Lin, what does ’life-bound Gu’ mean?"

"A life-bound Gu is a Gu Worm fed with the owner’s own blood essence. This process is somewhat similar to nurturing a Charming Gu. However, it is much more complex, involving many intricate techniques during the nurturing process. The Gu Worm and the Gu Cultivator will develop a subtle connection once it matures. If the life-bound Gu dies, its master will also be injured," explained Sang Lin.

"Granny Li’s life-bound Gu is the Golden Silkworm Gu, which is very powerful. Its poison is almost unparalleled in the world. Someone poisoned by the Golden Silkworm will feel as if they’re being gnawed by countless silkworms, suffering immensely. No one can withstand such pain, and the poisoned individual eventually bleeds from every orifice to death, rendering the poison almost incurable," Sang Lin added.

Being gnawed by millions of silkworms – that was even more cruel than the ancient execution by dismemberment, which was merely about cutting flesh. But this was about enduring gnawing pain from the viscera to bones and muscles.

Those poisoned by the Gu Poison probably tore themselves apart before the poison fully took effect and killed them.

How vast and variant the world is, Lin Tian finally realized.

He drove Professor Xue and his wife back to their apartment, and by the time he was done, school was nearly out. Miss ordered Lin Tian to make a U-turn and head to the school to pick up Xiao Manxuan. On the way there, Miss sent a message informing her to wait at the entrance.

Upon reaching the school entrance, it wasn’t just Xiao Manxuan who was there, but Zhang Lingyu as well.

Both school beauties waiting at the entrance attracted frequent glances from passersby. They both wore school uniforms, and their figures were shapely; their faces youthful and beautiful, a perfect blend of sexy and innocent, irresistible even to those not from the school.

Lin Tian picked them up and sped away, leaving behind the envious, jealous, and resentful stares of the onlookers.

"Zhang Lingyu, you seem pretty busy lately, rarely seen at classes," Lin Tian glanced at Zhang Lingyu in the passenger seat, deliberately probing her.

"Sister Yu told me that she’s been busy entertaining a friend who’s come from far away, that’s why she hasn’t had time for classes." Before Zhang Lingyu could speak, Xiao Manxuan, the little girl, jumped in with an answer.

However, the little girl actually believed Zhang Lingyu’s words. Lin Tian could only shake his head in silence. Who wouldn’t know how to say such a thing? And even if that statement was true, it was too vague and generalized. He wondered if the little girl was selectively ignoring or unconditionally trusting Zhang Lingyu.

"Oh, entertaining a boyfriend, perhaps?" Lin Tian asked with a chuckle.

Zhang Lingyu gave him a look and simply said, "What difference does it make whether he is or isn’t?"

"If he’s your boyfriend, then bring him along to meet me. A girl as outstanding as you deserves a man even better than me. Let me help you vet him," Lin Tian joked.

"Who said I’m setting my boyfriend standards by you?" Zhang Lingyu shot him a glare and then fell silent.

It wasn’t until they were back at the Xiao Family mansion’s gates and Zhang Lingyu got out of the car that she suddenly told Lin Tian, "You’d better stay home tonight if you have no pressing matters. Wandering around won’t do you any good."

After that, she left. Lin Tian couldn’t understand what she meant at all. What did she mean by wandering around? Wasn’t he allowed to go shopping if he wanted to? It was truly baffling.

"Lin Tian, Zhang Lingyu seems quite concerned about you," Miss remarked with a glance at him.

"Concerned about me? You must be joking. Didn’t you hear her tone just now? It was like an order, just like how you talk to me. So when you talk to me like that, does it mean you’re also concerned about me?" Lin Tian said, nonchalantly shrugging.

"Hmph, who would be concerned about a bastard like you!" Miss was taken aback by his words, glared at Lin Tian, and got out of the car to return to the mansion.

"Second Miss, what do you think?" Lin Tian turned his head to ask the Second Miss.

"I don’t know, but, you bad egg, it’s probably better to listen to Sister Yu. I have a hunch that she’s right. You’ve been sneaking out at night a lot lately, and every time, you’ve been involved in dangerous situations. I want you safe, without any accidents," said Xiao Manxuan, blinking slowly with gentle concern.

After speaking, her small face beamed with a smile, and she trotted off into the courtyard.

Such a heartwarming girl, she always managed to touch your heart without even trying. Lin Tian smiled to himself; previously, there had been reasons he needed to go out, but tonight it seemed he could enjoy a peaceful evening.

Dinner time came, and, with the exception of Mrs. Xiao, the whole family was finally gathered at the table, along with Song Yanan and her disciple. That said, it was a table full of women, all beautiful, and Lin Tian enjoyed the feast for both eyes and palate.

The meal lasted until dusk fell, and Lin Tian, unable to join the conversation of a group of women, retreated to his own bedroom. But the moment he opened the door, he noticed something was off—it seemed as if something had been added to his room.

New novel 𝓬hapters are published on (f)re𝒆web(n)ovel.com