Deep in the Living

"Huh? Can't open it!"

Among the three memory files, the diary made of corpse skin is the only one that won't open. The contents inside are tightly stuck together, and forcibly opening it would cause damage.

"This memory was specially treated by Master Jiang; only he could view it. Even now after his death, the sealing effect still remains.

However, residues of his essence cling to me, and by reading this so-called 'Dragon Zombie', I might gradually absorb or even inherit part of Master Jiang's skills.

Once I learn how to manipulate the Yin energy, maybe I can open this diary.

It records experiences from the deepest parts of the dungeon. While it might not be of use to me, others could certainly benefit from it. Master Jiang valued it more highly than his personal treasure, so it must be extremely valuable and unique.

No use contemplating it prematurely, let's first look at the other two items."

Luo Di first unfolded the simplest treasure map, crudely depicting Master Jiang's personal stash hidden among the residences.

It detailed the positions of various secret mechanisms, making it clear that accessing this stash wouldn't be simple.

"Mr. Rose has currently occupied the Jiang Mansion and established the new Rose Manor. It would be even more difficult for me to acquire this stash, and there's a great chance it has already been discovered and taken by Mr. Rose.

I'll think about this later, maybe when there's a chance to visit Rose Manor."

Luo Di finally opened the memory book titled 'Dragon Zombie',

which didn't contain any zombie cultivation techniques but rather detailed the entire life experiences of Master Jiang. Each transformation, every advancement, was described in extensive detail.

Luo Di, adept at reading and learning, still maintained the identity of a "student" in Vortex Town and quickly immersed himself in the narrative descriptions of this memory.

Unconsciously,

Luo Di even completely immersed himself in Master Jiang's role, forgetting Hell, and experiencing it purely from a zombie's perspective.

During this process, his body gradually changed; initially unabsorbable Yin energy began to slowly dissolve, forming small bubbles in various body areas as his bones darkened, and the hell metal structure within started to transform too.

When he reached the part where Master Jiang becomes a monster, and the pituitary bud appears.

Buzz! A loud ringing in the ears accompanied by a trickle of nosebleed flowed out. Luo Di's consciousness wavered, abruptly pulling him out of the immersion.

"Looks like I shouldn't read too much at once... These things can't be refined in one go! Especially the experiences Master Jiang had after becoming a monster; they need to be learned and savored slowly.

Moreover, some of the Yin energy essence inside me seems to have been absorbed, and my physical condition has noticeably improved.

Perhaps if I truly master Master Jiang's ultimate skills, coupled with my current Hell Shell, by the time I reach the next stage, when the kingdom forms, I might be stronger than Master Jiang and have a greater chance of surviving real threats."

Buzz!

Consciousness returned as the body awakened.

Gurgle gurgle~

Luo Di found himself soaking in a water tank, the surrounding water completely turned black by the Yin energy.

He immediately practiced the methods described in the book, focusing his mind on his abdomen, slowly concentrating and holding his breath.

It's as if even though he was breathing, no water was drawn into him; the surrounding Yin energy actively flowed along his respiratory tract into his blood vessels, collecting in his abdomen.

This Yin energy could then be gradually absorbed as Luo Di continued his 'Dragon Zombie' studies.

This was Luo Di's greatest unforeseen gain from the trip out.

The initial intention was just to use the Jiang Mansion's Corpse Refining Technique to repair his weapons; who knew this operation would directly lead to the downfall of the Jiang Mansion and partially alter the Corner's structure.

Suddenly, the sound of splashing water interrupted Luo Di's thoughts.

A hand reached into the water tank, gently touching the surface of Luo Di's eight-pack abs and chest muscles.

As a result,

the tank began to disassemble under the hand's influence, returning to its previous place, without even wetting the sheets.

"Oh, they've gotten much firmer~ It seems you've not only acquired the remnants of Master Jiang's pituitary but also something akin to his memory, slowly learning how to wield this Yin energy... you might even be able to create a second Jiang Mansion, Luo Di."

"Squad Leader, you?!"

Luo Di instantly recognized the uniqueness of the familiar person before him, sensing that the air around Wu Wen didn't just move randomly but actively adapted to her presence.

As if she could merge into everything or everything willingly adapted to her existence.

"You don't need to call me Squad Leader now. Call me Teacher Wu instead... I'll start teaching the day after tomorrow, so be sure to come."

"Already becoming a teacher? Alright... by the way, what about Mr. Qu?"

"He's teaching at school~ Recently, he's gradually adjusting to campus life and starting to believe in the monsters here, not staying by my side all the time.

There's about 40 minutes left before class finishes; do you want to come with me?"

"Sure."

Luo Di gave Gust a glance, indicating they'd find time to chat later.

However, Gust was already in a hurry.

He had wasted too much time with Luo Di and the craving for cards was already nagging at him. As for the craving for tongues, it wasn't much since he had tasted at least a dozen while Luo Di was unconscious.

…

Vortex Town Fourth Middle School, Teacher's Office.

Luo Di was somewhat surprised; Wu Wen had clearly given a time interval and a private invitation. He had thought they'd head to a place exclusive to the two, but instead, they hurried over here.

Teacher Guo had been waiting for a while and immediately asked about the crucial topic.

"You received Master Jiang's memory, right?"

"Yes."

"Is there any memory about the deepest part of the dungeon? What could harm Master Jiang's body, considering he was the most powerful creature physically in the Middle Layer?"

"I can't see that part yet..." Luo Di explained the specific reasons in detail.

"Since this memory is so important, even sealed away, it must directly explain the clear path to the 'Corner Divinity'.

No hurry, as long as it's certain this memory is in your hands.

Slowly digest what Master Jiang left behind and strive to inherit it and do even better."

"Okay."

Teacher Guo suddenly stood and proactively said, "Additionally, the school wants to thank you."

"Thank me for what?"

"Professor Noel Castinov, through your introduction, has successfully joined Vortex Town, has been certified as a teacher, and will fill the long-vacant position of [Chemistry Teacher] at the school.

Moreover, due to the severe damage to the [Human Body Exhibition] organization's building, he decided not to repair it.

Instead, he plans to establish a completely new exhibition in Vortex Town, effectively becoming fully settled here. This is of considerable value for the integration of the entire Middle Layer.

Professor Noel also speaks highly of you; you've done very well."

Luo Di initially planned to personally invite Professor Noel over later, but who knew the latter seemed more eager to come to him, "Ah, he's already come? Indeed, a pur researcher like Professor Noel is perfect for a teaching role at the school."

"What are your plans going forward?"

"This experience has saturated my special relic; I need to visit the Exploration Bureau to ascertain the relic's nature. Later, I'll likely seclude myself to quickly inherit Master Jiang's skills."

"Do you need leave?"

"... Is that okay? I feel like I've been taking leave a lot lately."

"It doesn't matter, the fundamental purpose of the school is to gather the elites of the Corner as much as possible for joint training. Your growth rate has exceeded my expectations, so you naturally don't need to attend class.

Of course, it's your choice."

"I'll first visit the Exploration Bureau and, if resolved quickly, I'll return to attend class regularly.

My daily intake of Yin energy is also fixed, so using spare time for zombie cultivation should be quite fitting."

"Then you'll have a day off today, get to it."

At this moment, Wu Wen suddenly stepped forward to hand in her teaching materials, "Teacher Guo, please inform my brother that I'll be back a bit later today! I also want to follow Luo Di for a while, as I'm somewhat involved with his relic."

"Be back before eight in the evening, as Mr. Qu's condition has just stabilized, and you shouldn't be away too long."

"Alright."