Just after Luo Di and the others left the Jiang Mansion.

Boom!

Thunder roared, and torrential rain poured down.

Old Master Jiang, who was supposed to sit on the Golden Toad to extend the usable time of his flesh as much as possible, chose to rise alone and walk towards the outside.

The heavy rain, mixed with sinister energy, should have been beneficial to zombies, but when the raindrops fell on the old master's body, even such a slight wash could still strip away flesh, reducing the usable time of the flesh.

Watching pieces of flesh fall, there seemed to be a certain determination in Old Master Jiang's eyes.

At this moment, the servants responsible for attending to the old master hurriedly chased after him, carrying huge paper umbrellas, intending to shield him from the wind and rain.

However, as soon as they approached, something directly squeezed their throats.

Upon closer inspection, the sinister energy surrounding Old Master Jiang had actually formed a claw structure, directly tearing the servants to pieces and quickly turning them into a zombie umbrella.

"What a bunch of useless! So slow to react... This Jiang Mansion no longer needs to exist, as long as I can survive."

Holding the zombie umbrella, Old Master Jiang continued forward, walking out of the courtyard, all the way to the gate of the Jiang Mansion, standing under the huge archway.

In the midst of the torrential rain,

a dark umbrella gradually appeared,

and a familiar figure slowly emerged. Under that dark umbrella was the man who previously ambushed the Jiang Mansion, the founding president of the Human Body Exhibition.

Mr. Rose

The same sable fur coat, waterproof boots, but instead of holding an axe or a scimitar, he was holding a golden staff resembling a human spine.

He didn't hold the umbrella himself,

but it was held by a woman wearing a fox mask, a yellow woolen coat, black tights, and high heels.

"Cough cough!"

Just as they were about to speak, Old Master Jiang suddenly felt unwell, coughing up a dark, bubbling lung.

Mr. Rose had no intention of stepping back; instead, he proactively pulled out a handkerchief and handed it over.

"Mr. Jiang, you're looking well. Meeting me so privately, it seems you've made a certain decision."

"No nonsense, I'm here for one thing only.

My wife and the chief steward are accompanying a special human from Vortex Town on their way to your... cough! Exhibition. They have undergone significant disguise, making it hard to identify them using conventional means.

Their purpose is to understand the situation of the exhibition and try to plant [remains] internally, so I can appear there in my true form."

Mr. Rose stroked his beard, completely unsurprised.

"Oh~ what a perfect plan! If successful, it indeed poses a bit of a threat... After all, Mr. Jiang, you are ranked fourth, and I am genuinely frightened.

But why would Mr. Jiang share such important information with me? Given your temper, after I previously ambushed the Jiang Mansion, shouldn't you fully support such an action?

Even if you're unwell, you should be able to engage with me in mutual destruction."

"No, cough cough... Surviving is more important than anything; I only ask for one thing... Help me acquire the flesh of that special human, [Luo Di].

That is my only request.

If successful, the entire estate of the Jiang Mansion and its surrounding lands can be gifted to you. My wife's and Uncle Bo's bodies can also be given to you for human research, and I would also hand over the dungeons' privileges."

"Sounds like a wonderful deal.

But you mentioned Luo Di, he should be the young man connected to Gust, right?

If he can connect with Gust, he might contact the entire Vortex Town.

Even if Vortex Town doesn't move for a mere subordinate, Gust alone is a significant threat.

Back when he was just a regular monster, he managed to completely escape from under my nose and even killed two subordinates I valued highly, two friends who followed me to Corner to establish the clubhouse.

It's been a while since I've seen him; this 'tongue' has become even more formidable. If his original form came, it would be quite troublesome."

Old Master Jiang, full of disdain, replied, "Before the 'tongue' arrives, just occupy him... Can we still worry about the risks when joining forces against a few juniors?"

Mr. Rose maintained his usual pace and responded, "Since Mr. Jiang has gotten this far, I am naturally willing to help.

However, we mustn't rush things. First, let them play a bit at my place; I want to see Vortex Town's attitude. Besides, my exhibition currently has some 'issues'; they can serve as free labor.

If Vortex Town intends to intervene, I don't want to take that risk.

But if there's no sign of intervention from over there, then let's collaborate! We must resolve this quickly; best not let Gust come, as I have no desire to be covered in slimy saliva.

How do you feel about my proposal?"

Old Master Jiang neither confirmed nor denied it, instead turning and leaving with the zombie umbrella.

"Once you've ensured things on your end, come directly to inform me."

"No problem."

As Old Master Jiang left with his back turned, the blurry lens focused on Mr. Rose behind him.

The golden staff suddenly retracted into his sleeve, and a hand axe swiftly slipped out.

One hand pulled the collar while the other held the axe.

With completely silent steps, he approached Old Master Jiang, the founder of the Jiang Mansion, who borrowed a regular monster's flesh and was in a dire state.

Just as the axe was about to fall.

The thunderclouds above sent a light, a dark lightning bolt crashed down between them.

Precisely striking the ground between them, leaving a large charred pit, emitting black smoke and burning with black flames.

Mr. Rose withdrew the axe, no longer daring to offend.

He gestured for the umbrella-holding woman to come over, lighting a cigarette for himself and watching Old Master Jiang leave together.

...

[Human Body Exhibition]

Unlike the Jiang Mansion,

this is a public gallery open to the entire Corner, with no barriers set up, allowing all monsters and even humans from the Exploration Bureau to visit.

But whether one can leave smoothly is another matter.

Even so, many monsters, especially those related to "human bodies," love coming here. It seems that just visiting once can provide many insights and even elevate plant states significantly.

The carriage everyone was riding halted by the roadside,

the sky was dark,

a modern streetlight stood nearby, illuminating a sinister black subway entrance.

≮Please take this transport to the Exhibition≯

Gust's voice accompanied the scene:

"Before, you only needed to pass through a small grove to reach the gallery directly; I didn't expect it to change like this... Also! By making the underground train the only access point, it ensures that more visitors cannot escape freely."

"Underground train?"

In the United Nations where Luo Di lived, there was no concept of a "subway," as constructing a subway readily created a Physical Corner, a structure novel to him.

The three descended the stairs, but stopped midway, for three reasons:

1. The internal circuit system of the subway station seemed to have some issues, with only a few lights flickering due to unstable voltage.

2. A striking bloodstain spread across the right wall, indicating someone had been seriously injured here.

3. Bizarre sounds emanated from the depths, like something constantly being struck.

Luo Di's tongue also tasted a flavor, both familiar and strange.

At this moment,

Uncle Bo stepped forward, signaling the others to follow him.

Descending the steps, they only needed to pass through a corridor of cold white tiles to reach the subway platform.

However,

they quickly discovered the unsettling source of the noise in the middle of the corridor.

A humanoid creature, pale with green blood vessels crawling all over it.

It was persistently banging its head against the ground with enormous force, its face completely destroyed, deeply caved in.

Its belly was oddly swollen, as if pregnant.

Most importantly,

its body exhibited a perforated structure, with webbed structures between its feet.

"How is this possible!? The Lame Walker was killed, all infections should have dissipated!"

Just as Luo Di was shocked,

the creature ceased its banging, slowly turning its mangled head.

The remaining half of its head was full of small holes, from which tentacle structures resembling tadpoles protruded.

It emitted a sharp shriek,

the sound of webbed feet,

charging madly towards them...

Ps: Please note, I'll be taking a day off tomorrow to take my child out for a little fun, already got scolded today for spending time writing, o(╥﹏╥)o.

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