Zombie Bodyguard

Chapter 1721 - 1718: Ancient Secrets

"With you around, can the school stay peaceful?" Lin Tian sneered, expressing his disdain.

"You can rest assured, I won’t harm the students here casually. But there are some people with hidden intentions, you should be careful." Xu Feibai showed a mysterious smile, without revealing who he was referring to.

Lin Tian sized him up for a few moments, then snorted: "Hmph, I don’t know about others, but you ruined our plan last time and let Secret Master Yasuo escape. Who has hidden intentions? Do I need to spell it out?"

Xu Feibai shook his head gently, still maintaining a calm demeanor: "I’ll explain the reasons later; first, let’s talk about cooperation."

"Once you clarify your purpose, then we can discuss cooperation. I don’t like being led by the nose." Lin Tian replied coldly, refusing to follow his lead.

"Alright then, I wanted to chat a bit more to enhance our relationship. Since you’re in such a hurry, I’ll get to the point." Xu Feibai spread his hands, looking rather helpless.

Enhance our relationship? Lin Tian was exasperated; this guy could think of anything. Two grown men, enhance what relationship?

"Actually, my purpose in coming this time is the same as yours." Xu Feibai paused, and Lin Tian frowned. Xu Feibai didn’t pause for long, continuing: "My purpose is to find the true body of Jiang Chen!"

"The true body of Jiang Chen!" Lin Tian exclaimed, the thought struck him like lightning—he blurted out: "The true body of Jiang Chen is at Jinghua University?"

This news was as shocking as a grenade exploding next to him—stunning and astonishing. If the true body of Jiang Chen was indeed at Jinghua University, what would that mean? The entire school, no, the whole city would be unsafe.

Unless Jiang Chen is like the female zombie Nu Ba, with no hostility towards humans. But Nu Ba’s simplicity is due to memory loss, so who knows what her true self is like?

If Jiang Chen is complete, the consequences are unimaginable. Many scenarios flashed through Lin Tian’s mind, but none had a good ending.

Seeing Lin Tian’s expression change, Xu Feibai didn’t interrupt his thoughts, waiting until Lin Tian calmed down before shaking his head: "I know what you’re thinking, but the situation is completely different from what you imagine. The Jiang Chen I’m talking about isn’t complete."

"Not complete?" Lin Tian was momentarily stunned, frowning in confusion.

Xu Feibai thought for a moment before saying: "You’re from Nu Ba’s line; what was the situation when you first met Nu Ba?"

First meeting Nu Ba? Lin Tian closed his eyes for a moment, and the scene from that night vividly surfaced in his mind—like a Fairy descending from the Nine Heavens.

Her dreamlike beauty, captivating eyes, cool lips, and lilac tongue—tall figure, curvy...

Oh, what the heck am I thinking? Lin Tian cursed himself internally, realizing that his thoughts had wandered off track. However, Lin Tian indeed finds that night unforgettable.

Whenever Qingyao is mentioned, her image immediately appears in his mind, as if engraved there from the start.

Seeing Lin Tian’s enamored smile, Xu Feibai seemed to recognize his thoughts and frowned: "Daring to profane Nu Ba in your heart? She’s the Zombie Ancestor."

Lin Tian felt a flash of guilt but then grew stubborn again upon hearing Xu Feibai’s words: "She’s now called Qingyao, a name I gave her. What if she’s the Zombie Ancestor? I can also surpass the Ancestor and make Qingyao my woman!"

Like lightning striking, Xu Feibai looked shocked, taking a while to regain his composure, then pointed at Lin Tian: "You’re crazy, daring to say such a thing—to imagine Nu Ba becoming your woman!"

Upon saying it, Lin Tian felt relieved; he brushed his forehead hair and said calmly: "What wouldn’t I dare? Zombies transcend beyond the Three Worlds, not part of the Five Elements—if you don’t even dare dream, why be a zombie? Let me ask you, haven’t you thought of surpassing Jiang Chen?"

Xu Feibai opened his mouth but couldn’t speak, clearly possessing that ambition. After a moment of silence, he whispered: "Surpassing the Ancestor? That’s never been possible."

"Why?" Lin Tian frowned.

"Firstly, the limitation of Bloodline Power—your potential is forever capped below the Ancestor’s. Secondly, even if you encounter an extraordinary opportunity granting you a chance to surpass, the Ancestor will kill you before it happens. Think about it, if it were you, would you let zombies you created surpass you?"

Xu Feibai glanced at Lin Tian with unprecedented seriousness.

Lin Tian fell silent, thinking of Charlotte and Rossi, both controlled by their Bloodline Power; would he let them have a chance to transcend?

Closing his eyes momentarily, he reopened them with unprecedented determination, speaking calmly: "Yes, because I firmly believe I can also surpass."

Xu Feibai was taken aback by Lin Tian’s gaze, observing for a while before suddenly laughing: "You’re truly an unconventional zombie, but I hope you succeed. Now, shouldn’t you answer my question?"

"When I first saw Qingyao, she had just emerged from the ancient tomb with memory loss; otherwise, a dignified Ancestor wouldn’t accept a name I gave." Lin Tian recalled Nu Ba accepting the name Qingyao, smiling involuntarily. Truly, it was a moment of destiny.

"Do you know why Nu Ba had memory loss?" Xu Feibai countered.

Xu Feibai clearly did not wait for Lin Tian’s response, continuing: "The four ancient Zombie Ancestors experienced a massive upheaval in the past—specifically what upheaval, don’t ask me, I don’t know. This information comes from my family."

"After this upheaval, the four Zombie Ancestors had their powers significantly reduced; some disappeared, some were sealed. Houqing and Ying Gou’s whereabouts remain unknown. Nu Ba was sealed, but where remains a mystery—though she has now emerged."

"And Jiang Chen?" It was the first time Lin Tian had heard this ancient secret; if it was the past, he’d listen as a myth, but now, many events have tangibly occurred before him.

Nu Ba has emerged and vanished once more; Houqing is training on a small island in England. These situations align with Xu Feibai’s claims; only Ying Gou and Jiang Chen remain unaccounted for.

"Jiang Chen was the poorest—his body split into several parts and sealed separately." Xu Feibai said deeply.

"Damn, that’s really miserable." Lin Tian was again shocked—why was Jiang Chen treated specially? Was he the strongest among the four Ancestors?

No, Lin Tian suddenly thought of an inconsistency, responding coldly: "You’re lying. If Jiang Chen was already split and sealed, and you haven’t found him, how did you become a Bloodline Inheritor of Jiang Chen?"