Is this what a zombie is?

20. I want to go to jail

The phrase "century-old brew" is like a bomb.

The cat on top of the wardrobe suddenly lit up with its bright green eyes, which were now a vibrant, glossy green.

The cat sat up a little straighter, and the tip of its lazy, swaying tail stopped in mid-air.

Although it tried its best to maintain a cool and aloof demeanor, its bright eyes had already betrayed its inner desires, though it was still trying its best to control them.

Is this really true?

"It's true, absolutely true." Ai patted his chest and assured him, "As long as you're willing to teach me, let alone a few jars of fine wine, you can even soak in a vat of wine if you want."

"Ahem, it's not that I can't teach you." Master Cat cleared his throat reservedly. "However, cultivation requires the right time and place. Let me choose an auspicious day for you before I formally introduce you to the path."

Are you that particular about rituals?

Jiang Chen, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but think about it, but he didn't say anything.

Although he didn't want Ai Yi to get involved in trouble because of him, it was another matter if he chose to do so himself.

The rich young master was used to a boring life and wanted to cultivate immortality; there was nothing the other could do to stop him.

Instead of making empty promises, Master Cat first offered tangible benefits.

"Since you're so sincere, I'll give you the visualization diagram first."

After speaking, Cat Lord shot beams of light from his eyes, which pierced Ai Yi's brow.

In this way, a visualization image was forcibly imprinted into Ai Yi's mind.

It was an ancient scroll painting called "Nine Dragons".

Nine majestic and domineering dragons, each with a unique form, some spewing thunder, some controlling wind and rain, and some surrounded by flames, each exuding an unparalleled aura of supreme power.

Ai closed her eyes, processing the shocking scene in her mind.

It took him a long time to recover. Amidst his shock, a question arose in his mind.

"Master Cat, can you cultivate the visualization diagrams that Jiang Chen and I created?"

"cannot!"

"Then... why are you, a cat, collecting so many visualization diagrams?"

Cat Master did not give a direct answer, but simply said something casually.

"When you can live as long as I, Cat Lord, you'll naturally know why."

Oh...it's just that I'm bored.

Ai Yi's curiosity was also completely piqued, and he took the opportunity to gossip.

"Master Cat, how long have you lived?"

Cat turned his head away, clearly not wanting to answer the question.

It seems that not only are women's ages a secret, but cats' are too.

"Master Cat, does our country also have special organizations like those in novels that handle supernatural events?"

"For example, the Dragon Group, Bureau 749, or related departments?"

"have."

Cat Master answered with a single word, followed by a stern warning.

"However, you shouldn't pry into their affairs; it won't do you any good."

Ai nodded repeatedly, but judging from his expression, Jiang Chen knew that the kid didn't take it to heart.

"Master Cat, where exactly is the third piece of Resurrection Incense?"

Cat Master remained silent for a few seconds, then gave Ai Yi a deep look, as if trying to see right through him.

Goodness, this kid has been joking around for ages, seemingly trying to get something out of himself, but he's actually laying the groundwork.

Ultimately, the topic came back to this.

He's still quite cunning, but he's a bit too hasty; this map of the Yan Kingdom is a bit short.

Jiang Chen, who was "charging", also stopped absorbing the current.

If you say that, he won't be sleepy anymore.

Charging can solve the problem temporarily, but his goal is to fully revive the body.

Cat Master slowly opened his mouth and gave an answer that neither of them expected.

"As far as I know, that resurrection incense should be in...the prison."

"Shouldn't it be so uncertain, there's no definite answer, Master Cat?" Ai couldn't help but ask.

Cat was silent for a moment, a rare complex emotion showing on its face. There were some things it didn't want to recall, but now that things had come to this, it was time to lay its cards on the table.

"During the War of Resistance against Japan, an Onmyoji from Japan stole the incense for returning souls."

"They have established an experimental base at the location of Blackrock Prison, where it is now."

"They attempted to use the power of the Resurrection Incense to create an undead army that was tireless and fearless of death."

"I don't need to elaborate on what they will do to achieve their goals."

Jiang Chen and Ai Yi both fell silent. They both understood, but they never expected that such a secret was hidden in that massacre.

"But they underestimated the power of the Resurrection Incense and overestimated their own abilities."

"The experiment eventually spiraled completely out of control."

"The power of the Resurrection Incense went berserk; instead of creating an army under their control, it awakened a..."

"Zombie King".

"Everyone in the entire experimental base, including those Onmyoji, was slaughtered."

"That place also became a desolate wasteland, and gave rise to a terrible legend."

Jiang Chen was quite interested in zombies, after all, he grew up watching zombie movies.

"Master Cat, do zombies really exist?"

"It dates back to the Warring States period. In the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China, a guy caused a lot of zombies to appear because of his recklessness. That period isn't too far in time, so there were the most legends about it during that period."

"Then why isn't it there now?"

Cat Master glanced at Jiang Chen. "How can you be so sure there aren't any left now?"

"We'll deal with the zombies later. Now that we know the Resurrection Incense is in the prison, things will be much easier from here on out."

Ai clapped his hands, and Jiang Chen and Cat Master could both guess what he was thinking.

It's simple, just solve it with money.

Things that can be solved with money are not problems, especially since he is not short of money.

"Innocent."

"The Resurrection Incense is no ordinary substance; its current state after going out of control is extremely unusual."

A flash of lightning seemed to strike Jiang Chen's mind.

He instantly remembered the female corpse he had found under the bed.

The female corpse, with the incense of resurrection in her mouth, had remained under the bed for over a decade without anyone noticing.

"Because the Resurrection Incense doesn't exist in the 'present' time dimension, it's stuck in the 'past,' is that right, Cat Master?"

Because the Resurrection Incense exists in the "past" time dimension.

Therefore, ordinary people cannot see or touch it at all.

Just like that female corpse, it was clearly there, yet it seemed to exist in another dimension.

But I can, because I also possess the Resurrection Incense, or rather, I live because of the Resurrection Incense. The two will attract each other and resonate with each other.

Cat flicked its tail and replied somewhat perfunctorily, "I guess so, but it's hard for me to explain to you."

"Understood!"

This is ultimately his own business, and he has to solve it himself. Jiang Chen's eyes gradually hardened.

He turned his head, looked at Ai Yi beside him, and said slowly.

"I want to go to jail."

When Jiang Chen said this, his tone was so calm, as if he were just going on a picnic.