Deities Are All Just My Food
Chapter 615 - 306: The Empress in the Central Hall, the Reappearance of God’s Bones!_2

Chapter 615: Chapter 306: The Empress in the Central Hall, the Reappearance of God’s Bones!_2

"This must be to mask the stench of the decaying living corpse, right?"

Kim Jinsoo speculated.

"The great king lies within. Step forward ten paces and kneel to kowtow!"

After Zhao Guozhang issued the reminder, he stood still.

Dae Jang Geum and Li Taewoo were trembling with fear, ready to step forward and kowtow immediately, while A’xin held onto her knife handle firmly. Although the Goryeo king was not the chief culprit behind the destruction of her village, as a king, failing to protect his people meant dereliction of duty.

"I’ll go!"

Quan Sangin walked forward, with no intention of kowtowing, but rather to check out the king’s current condition.

Dae Jang Geum and Li Taewoo knelt down and fervently knocked their foreheads to the floor, "Long live the King, long may he reign, forever and ever..."

Before they could finish their chant, clank—a sound of chains followed and a living corpse burst out from behind the curtain with an intense stench of decay and blood.

Roar!

The living corpse roared, lunging at Dae Jang Geum.

Lin Baici reacted quickly, extending his right hand to activate Divine Grace!

Death’s Grip!

Whoosh!

A hand formed of Divine Power shot out swiftly, grabbing Dae Jang Geum and Li Taewoo and pulling them back to safety.

Clank!

The living corpse lunged to no avail, then turned toward Quan Sangin, the nearest target. However, because it was shackled, it couldn’t continue its advance.

"Xiba!"

Quan Sangin was startled, and even though he knew he was safe, he couldn’t help but fall back two steps.

Dae Jang Geum and Li Taewoo, having just gotten over their shock, stared dumbfounded at their king.

Its hair and beard had fallen out in clumps, its facial flesh was highly decomposed, mottled with dark, dried blood, and one could even see maggots crawling around.

These white maggots would sometimes fall off due to the violent movements of the corpse, only to be crushed under the soles of the corpse’s shoes, making a faint snap, crackle, and pop.

The dragon robe it wore should have been imposing and majestic, but having not been changed for months, it was dirty and wrinkled with sweat, bloodstains, dust, and pus oozing from the body, releasing a nauseating smell.

[Yow, its heart is a piece of God’s bones, what are you waiting for? Thank the bounty of nature and begin your feast!]

Eater God urged.

"..."

Ignoring that the living corpse was filthy and stinks, Lin Baici felt hesitant to dig in. Even if he could eat it, Zhao Guozhang certainly wouldn’t agree.

Gnawing on a living corpse—if this were recorded on video or live-streamed, the popularity would explode! Yet, this was God’s bones; he must find a way to get it.

Normally, there’s at least one Divine Grace within God’s bones. Lin Baici planned to ask Eater God, which had already spoken.

[A supreme Great Divine Grace, miss it and you will regret it your whole life!]

[Start eating! Start eating!]

"I think that letting it die would be a form of mercy!"

Hua Yue Yu sighed.

"Naive, aren’t you? This is the Goryeo king after all, even as a corpse, it has tremendous value!"

Gu Qingqiu examined the Goryeo king, noting that the food it had before must have been excellent, otherwise these white maggots wouldn’t have been raised plump and white.

"Had enough sightseeing?"

Zhao Guozhang’s drooping eyelids made his subtext clear, indicating it was time to send the guests away.

"This king should be a first-generation living corpse, a very precious sample. Let Dae Jang Geum stay and research. Whether or not it can be revived is one thing, but discovering some secrets might help address the zombie tide sweeping across your Goryeo!"

Lin Baici proposed.

Zhao Guozhang pondered for a moment and agreed. After all, if the citizens of Goryeo turned into living corpses, he would be unable to realize his grand plans.

Zhao Guozhang dreamed of conquering the Nine States, and even Dongying, to become a man of unmatched renown in the history books. That is what a man should aspire to.

"Captain Quan, arrange for two people to stay and protect Dae Jang Geum!"

Lin Baici ordered.

"My lord, I will stay too!"

Li Taewoo volunteered eagerly.

"Your Excellency Emissary..."

Dae Jang Geum was afraid.

"The fate of Goryeo rests on you, go for it!"

Lin Baici smiled faintly, encouraging the medical woman. "Zhao Guozhang, make sure she is well fed and watered!"

"I don’t need it!"

Dae Jang Geum quickly refused, bowing her head and muttering quietly, "I want to eat ramen!"

"Ha, would you like an egg with that?"

Lin Baici laughed and ruffled Dae Jang Geum’s hair.

In reality, this girl wasn’t old by any means; she would be a college student in the modern world. Yet here he was asking her to research corpses...

It was a bit heartless!

"Calm down, Lin Baici, don’t be too kind-hearted. She is a native of God’s ruins, just a tool for you. Her highest value is in unraveling every mystery of the Weed of Life and Death."

Lin Baici warned himself.

...

Everyone left the great hall and followed Zhao Guozhang back.

The entire group of the Kuroki Incense Circle had perished, and after their quarters were cleaned by the servants, they were used to accommodate Lin Baici and his party.

"I still have matters to attend to, you all rest. I’ll arrange a banquet tonight, and we can talk in detail then!"

Zhao Guozhang still had to deal with the rebels and clean up his political enemies.

After Zhao Guozhang left, Kim Jinsoo teased, "God Lin, that medicine woman likes you, do you have any interest in trying the taste of a God Ruins Aboriginal?"

"Surely Dae Jang Geum and her lot aren’t human, right? What species are they? If Little White were to, well, would they get pregnant?"

Hua Yue Yu was curious for one thing and worried for another, fearing that if Lin Baici lost control one day...

"What kind of psychosis must a God Hunter have to sleep with those women in God’s ruins when you don’t even know what creatures they are?"

Xia Hongyao laughed, "There have been such cases before, but without exception, those God Hunters all met tragic ends!"

"Because what your eyes see as human, in reality, may not be human at all!"

Hua Yue Yu pressed, "Then what are they?"

"I don’t know!"

Xia Hongyao shook her head, "Humans know too little about God’s ruins."

"What are gods, really? Do they have genders?"

Gu Qingqiu also became interested, full of curiosity, "Is there reproductive isolation between them and humans? If they can have children, what would those children be considered?"

Xia Hongyao spread her hands in a gesture of ignorance; she had once asked her sister, Xia Hongmian, but only got one sentence in response.

The love of gods, for humans, is a disaster!

But gods shouldn’t fall in love with humans, right?

...

Having used his seal, Zhao Guozhang ordered the execution by beheading of twelve rebels at the vegetable market. Just as he picked up his cup of tea planning to take a sip, a confidant arrived and whispered to him.

"What?"

Upon hearing the report, Zhao Guozhang’s expression changed drastically, and with a bang, he smashed the teacup, immediately got up, and quickly headed towards the central palace where the Imperial Consort’s chambers were.

...

Zhao Chunyuan, repulsed by the corpse stench on the king’s body, returned to her chambers and immediately started to bathe, taking a full hour before coming out.

Once she was dressed, she sat down, picked up a book, and began to read.

"My Lord, My Lord, Her Highness is resting, you cannot enter!"

The palace maid chased after Zhao Guozhang, frantically trying to dissuade him.

"Get out of the way!"

Zhao Guozhang did not listen at all and went straight into the chambers.

"Father, why have you come in such fury?"

Zhao Chunyuan’s lips curved in a slight smile, noticing that the first thing her father did upon entering was to look at her stomach.

Had she been unable to keep it concealed after all?

"Someone, brew tea!"

Zhao Chunyuan ordered.

Zhao Guozhang intended to question her, but such matters should not be exposed, so he dismissed all the servants, "Everyone, leave!"

The palace maids and eunuchs looked to Zhao Chunyuan.

After the tea was brought in, Zhao Chunyuan waved them off, "You may go."

Then she personally poured tea for Zhao Guozhang.

"Father, please, take a break!"

Zhao Chunyuan sighed, "Rushing won’t help!"

"Is it really fake?"

Zhao Guozhang sat down; he was thirsty from his journey, picked up the tea, gulped down two mouthfuls, and then stared at Zhao Chunyuan.

Just now, his confidant told him that the Imperial Consort had a miscarriage three months ago, and there had been numerous disappearances of pregnant women in the capital recently, suspected to be related to the palace.

"Yes!"

Zhao Chunyuan’s voice was soft and delicate.

"You..."

Zhao Guozhang, in anger, hurled the teacup at Zhao Chunyuan, "You whore! How could you conceal such a matter?"

"Then what should I have done?"

Zhao Chunyuan retorted.

Zhao Guozhang’s mouth twitched; he had been planning to support the Little Prince, but now all his plans were ruined.

"Not many know of this, and with the king in that state, and after father has killed many officials, as long as we find a child..."

Zhao Chunyuan hadn’t finished speaking before Zhao Guozhang cut her off.

"No!"

Zhao Guozhang rebuked, "That would be a bastard child. The noble bloodline of Goryeo’s royal family must not be tainted!"

"The current plan is to find a child from a prince’s family, one that isn’t too old or they would be difficult to control."

The eldest prince would definitely not do.

Hearing this, Zhao Chunyuan, who had appeared somewhat anxious and regretful, now looked resolute. She picked up a cup of tea, took a sip, and said,

"Before it was always father who made decisions for me; this time, it’s my turn!"