"Black Death Blade King? I’ve never heard of this person. Husband, rest here for a moment, I’ll go inquire for you."
After hearing Shen Wang’s request, Paper Kite hurriedly left.
Shen Wang sat cross-legged on the ground, carefully checking his own condition, and ultimately found nothing wrong.
But he always felt uneasy. The Black Death Blade King claimed to be able to kill him even at the ends of the earth, which meant he must have some means. Most likely, there was something on his body enabling the King to locate him.
"Is it the remnants of that evil poison or something I took? Or perhaps a second poison that got me later?"
Shen Wang frowned. He was clueless in the Poison Dao, and for the moment, he couldn’t detect anything.
Fortunately, his status was good, indicating that even if something was there, it wouldn’t affect his life for now.
He could only look for solutions while trying to increase his strength.
Eventually, it would be about identifying the problem and finding a way to solve it, or perhaps reaching a high enough cultivation to discover any possible issues.
The only worry was whether this thing might be fatal or suddenly erupt.
With some concern in his heart, Shen Wang’s expression changed several times, but he finally forced himself to calm down.
Since the Black Death Blade King couldn’t kill him in the Cave Mansion, it meant the King’s status was indeed poor. Even after seizing Li Yuanning, his cultivation wouldn’t recover overnight, giving Shen Wang ample time to grow.
After adjusting his state, he began meditating and breathing to restore his Spiritual Power and increase his cultivation.
Currently, it’s crucial to quickly return to the Ninth-Layer Qi Cultivation and find a way to achieve Foundation Establishment.
Once reaching Foundation Establishment, he wouldn’t have to fear the Black Death Blade King as much.
Half a day later, Paper Kite returned with news of the Black Death Blade King.
This man’s rise to fame was seven hundred years ago, not in Xi Province, but in the northern Jin Province. It wasn’t until six hundred years ago, upon becoming a Sword King, that he began to make a name for himself in the Sun and Moon Dynasty.
The Black Death Blade King belonged to the Evil Sect as a loose cultivator, created no forces, and worked alone. His methods were ruthless, and he was adept at using poisons, earning a rather bad reputation in several nearby provinces.
This man suddenly vanished three hundred years ago and has had no trace since. If not for his formidable strength, Paper Kite might not have been able to get this information.
After hearing this, Shen Wang looked contemplative.
Comparing the Black Death Blade King’s claims with what Paper Kite found out confirms that he deliberately hid his lair back then, purposely being active in Jin Province while actually in seclusion in Xi Province, showing extreme caution.
His abrupt disappearance three hundred years ago might be due to him entering a deathly seclusion at that time, failing, and being reduced to his current state.
But how did he throw out the Stone Talisman and lure Chen Xian and the others in?
He thought of the Black Water Stream’s Three Evils, possibly having released the Stone Talisman in advance. Given his original power, setting a timed switch wouldn’t have been difficult.
It’s just unclear if there’s any connection between the Black Water Stream’s Three Evils and the Black Death Blade King.
Judging by the Black Death Blade King’s attitude, at least Chen Xian and his group should have no relation to him.
Seeing Shen Wang frown after hearing the news, Paper Kite asked worriedly, "Husband, is there anything else I can find out for you?"
"Help me keep an eye out for the poisons the Black Death Blade King used back then, paying special attention to this Black Poison Qi. Also, gather some poison-related manuals and Array Formation Manuals, focusing on poisons."
Shen Wang said that to deal with the Black Death Blade King, he must put efforts into poisons.
"Husband, are you poisoned?"
Paper Kite turned pale.
"No, I’ve just encountered such poisons recently."
Shen Wang shook his head. He wasn’t sure if he was poisoned, so he naturally wouldn’t confirm and make Paper Kite worry needlessly.
"Mmm, rest assured, husband, I will do my utmost to find these things for you."
Paper Kite nodded earnestly.
Shen Wang sighed at how convenient it was to have someone he trusted, forcing a smile. "How’s that Crystal Ore matter coming along?"
"Oh, I almost forgot. I’ve already bought it, but with husband not coming these days, I left it aside for now."
Paper Kite said embarrassedly. Mainly, that ore had little value, and if it weren’t for Shen Wang wanting it, she wouldn’t have paid attention to it.
"Okay, in a couple of days, we’ll go take a look. Arrange for some commoners to start mining again."
Shen Wang nodded, looking at the beaming Paper Kite. "Have you been feeling unwell recently?"
Paper Kite blushed, "My monthly has passed, husband can love me as much as he wishes."
In fact, Shen Wang wanted to ask if Paper Kite had any pregnancy symptoms, but it seemed she didn’t, for now.
It takes about a month for offspring to initially form. Paper Kite had become his woman only a few days ago, so in half a month, a Longevity Species might be expected.
Thinking of this, Shen Wang smiled, "Then let me pamper you, my lady."
The next day, Shen Wang procured some materials, left numerous talismans for Paper Kite to handle, and returned to Fengming Mountain early.
Passing through Fengming Town, Shen Wang noticed several households draped with white cloth, and he frowned slightly.
Why are so many families suddenly hosting funerals?
Though curious, he didn’t ask further and went straight back to the ancestral home.
Before leaving, he made sure the Inverted Yin Yang Array could block zombies, instructing Jia’Er to replenish the Spirit Stones every other day, and set out to explore the Ancient Cultivator’s Cave Mansion at ease.
Originally thinking it would take several days, he returned in just two days, estimating no Spirit Stones had been replaced.
Once home, he first checked the outer wall and the array. The outer wall remained undamaged, and the array’s Spirit Stones had some consumption, indicating there had indeed been zombie disturbances at night.
Looking at the ancient runes on the wall, Shen Wang thought the place wasn’t bad. Quiet and undisturbed, though with some evil spirits, with runes offering protection, and with the array he’d set up, it wasn’t a huge problem. It continually challenged him to work hard on his cultivation, just perfect.
However, recalling the curse and the Demon Cave mentioned by the Black Death Blade King, Shen Wang couldn’t help but glance toward the ancestral graveyard behind the mountain.
"Are the remains of my ancestors really suppressing some Demon Cave here?"
Shen Wang was puzzled, the Demon Cave didn’t sound simple. Could his family’s corpses really suppress it?
If it could suppress it, the strange occurrences from the past and present evil spirits would indicate it was no longer effective, wouldn’t they?
"The family’s elders might know some secrets. We’ll see then,"
Shen Wang didn’t think further about it, being merely a Qi Cultivation cultivator, he only needed to take care of his own matters.
Entering the ancestral home, the gatekeeper Liu Shan saw him and said joyfully, "Master, you’re back."
"Go and inquire in the town about what happened, why so many have died suddenly."
Shen Wang casually instructed Liu Shan, then entered the bedroom, smiling as he looked at his daughter.
The daughter was so adorable; looking at her was a joy in itself,
Jia’Er entered from the door, face full of delight.
"I’ve bought you some more prenatal medicine. I’ll brew some for you. You stay with Xue’Er."
Shen Wang smiled. Back here, with family around him, the turmoil caused by the Black Death Blade King instantly eased.
He went to the kitchen to brew the medicine, thinking about his next plans.
"The system’s means of enhancement currently doesn’t include poisons, it seems I have to find a way to learn it on my own."
Thinking of the Black Death Blade King, Shen Wang felt the pressure, considering it best to find a few more wives to speed up his personal growth.