Second Character Summoning: Maoshan Senior Brother Shi Jian

Whatever was lacking, he would make up for. Since Yan Chixia had left, he would continue summoning.

"System, sacrifice the corpse of the lowest-aged soul beast and begin a random summon," Ye Zhou said to the system in his mind.

Inside the Storage Bag, a soul beast corpse quietly vanished. A moment later, a bottle of pills appeared in Ye Zhou's hand.

[Ding, congratulations to the host for summoning a C-rank item: a third-grade pill from the Battle Through the Heavens world, the Purple Origin Pill.]

[The Purple Origin Pill is a healing pill with fairly potent medicinal properties.]

"A third-grade healing medicine." Ye Zhou felt it was acceptable—not a loss, but not exactly a gain either.

"Continue summoning. Use another corpse of the lowest-aged soul beast."

Another soul beast corpse vanished from the Storage Bag. In its place, an ice bed appeared before Ye Zhou.

[Ding, congratulations to the host for summoning a C-rank item: the Cold Jade Bed from The Return of the Condor Heroes world.]

[Cold Jade Bed, used to assist in cultivating internal energy.]

"It's actually this thing. If I summoned it here, what will Yang Guo and Little Dragon Girl do?" Ye Zhou said with a laugh.

He considered this a profit!

After all, pills were consumables, while the Cold Jade Bed could be used indefinitely and even passed down to future generations.

"Continue summoning..."

After six consecutive summons, Ye Zhou obtained: Purple Origin Pills, a Cold Jade Bed, the One Yang Finger manual, Black Silkworm Treasure Clothes, a Bamboo Dragonfly, and a Transformation Technique skill book.

To be honest, all of these items were extremely practical, but unfortunately, none could greatly improve his strength.

Ye Zhou had considered making a targeted summon, but the system stipulated that a targeted summon required a sacrifice worth at least ten times the value of the summoned item. Dividing the corpses of these Nine Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts by ten, even a targeted summon would not get him anything particularly good.

So, it was more worthwhile to gamble on his luck. Maybe his luck would explode, and he would summon another Yan Chixia?

Now, only the corpses of the three highest-aged soul beasts remained...

Ye Zhou did not hesitate for long before saying to the system, "Sacrifice the remaining three soul beast corpses together and conduct one random summon."

As soon as he spoke, the Storage Bag Yan Chixia had left behind became completely empty. The environment around Ye Zhou changed, and the mysterious altar appeared once more. Soon, another beam of light shot out from the center of the altar.

[Ding, congratulations to the host for summoning an A-rank character card, from the Mr. Vampire world: Shi Jian.]

[Hold the character card and think the words 'use' to summon Shi Jian into this world.]

The surroundings became bright again. Looking at the card in his hand and hearing the system's voice echo in his mind, Ye Zhou froze for a moment before being overcome with ecstasy.

Shi Jian!

Maoshan Senior Brother, the Thunder Dharma King who could conjure heavenly lightning with his bare hands and even stir the celestial phenomena—Shi Jian.

Ye Zhou had naturally watched the movie Mr. Vampire. Honestly, if not for plot armor, Uncle Jiu could never have killed Shi Jian.

That Lightning Flash Fist of his was simply insane. He used his ultimate move like a basic attack—who else could do that?

He could teleport and use Wood Release—no, the Wood Stake Great Technique.

Though the spectacle of his spellcasting was not as grand as Yan Chixia's, his combat strength was absolutely not to be underestimated.

Ye Zhou estimated that if Yan Chixia was at the Core Formation stage, then Shi Jian was at least at the Foundation Establishment stage.

"Use!" With a powerhouse arriving, he had to summon him immediately. Ye Zhou promptly decided to use the character card in his hand.

Whoosh! The next second, the card in his hand transformed into a streak of light and shot out, condensing before him into a man wearing a black-and-white Daoist robe and a Daoist crown, his face stern and imposing.

It was Shi Jian.

"Hm?" Suddenly summoned into another world, Shi Jian did not panic. He calmly surveyed his surroundings and found the place cluttered and filled with things.

Then, he turned his gaze to Ye Zhou directly in front of him and asked, "Kid, were you the one who summoned me?"

"Yes, Junior Ye Zhou greets Uncle Jian. I have long heard that Uncle Jian possesses the bearing of an immortal; seeing you today, your reputation is indeed well deserved. Uncle Jian is accomplished in both letters and martial arts, destined to unite the zombie mountains!" Knowing Shi Jian's temperament, Ye Zhou kept a low profile, took the initiative to cup his fists in salute, and flattered him.

Sure enough, upon hearing this, a hint of a smile crossed Shi Jian's imposing face. He said faintly, "They are all empty reputations."

"A man truly lives up to his name. Uncle Jian, please sit." Ye Zhou gave up his seat and invited Shi Jian to sit down.

"Hm." Shi Jian nodded. Without refusing, he walked over and sat down openly.

"Uncle Jian, the world we are currently in is called Douluo Continent. The people here mainly awaken martial souls and attach soul rings to..." After Shi Jian sat down, Ye Zhou began giving him a general explanation of Douluo Continent.

Then, after spending Gold Soul Coins to summon another copy of the novel Douluo Continent from the system, he offered it to Shi Jian with both hands. "For the specifics, Uncle Jian can read this novel. The protagonist Tang San should currently be six years old, just like me."

Shi Jian took the novel, flipped through it, and slowly frowned.

"This world is quite fascinating," Shi Jian said.

"Yes, but no matter how fascinating this world is, as long as Uncle Jian is here, we'll definitely be able to handle it."

"Enough with the flattery. Tell me, what do you want me to do?" Shi Jian put down the novel and asked Ye Zhou directly.

"For now, there is nothing I need Uncle Jian to do. I only hope Uncle Jian can protect me if I encounter danger. Other than that, Uncle Jian is free to act as he wishes," Ye Zhou said after thinking it over.

"Protect you? That's simple."

Shi Jian took out a yellow talisman from his sleeve and handed it to Ye Zhou. "Keep this talisman close to your body. When you encounter danger, it can save your life once and immediately notify me. I will use the Instant Movement Technique to reach your side in time."

Hearing this and looking at the talisman being offered before him, the corner of Ye Zhou's mouth twitched slightly.

Good grief, you all knew how to draw talismans.

"Thank you, Uncle Jian." Ye Zhou took the talisman and lowered his head in thanks.

"Mm."

"Uncle Jian, don't awaken your martial soul just yet. Over the next few days, I'll specifically learn how to awaken martial souls, then I'll awaken yours for you." Thinking of Yan Chixia, Ye Zhou worried that Shi Jian might also head to Spirit Hall to awaken his martial soul after reading the novel, so he told him this.

"Alright." Shi Jian agreed, then held out a hand to Ye Zhou.

"Uh, Uncle Jian, what is this?"

"Money. As they say, Dharma Companions Wealth Land. I've only just arrived in this world and don't know the place or the people. If you don't give me money, how am I supposed to live? Besides, I need to find somewhere to settle down. You can't expect me to sleep in this messy place of yours." Shi Jian spoke with a grave expression.

Messy...

Ye Zhou looked around his dormitory. It was filled with Cola, and there was also a Cold Jade Bed. Together with his original bed, table, chairs, and wardrobe, it really was cramped and cluttered now.

Ye Zhou felt a little embarrassed. After thinking it over, he turned and rummaged through the bundle beside his bed, pulling out a bag of Gold Soul Coins. He handed it to Shi Jian. "Uncle Jian, there are one hundred Gold Soul Coins in here. Use these for now. If it's not enough, just tell me."

"One hundred gold coins?" Shi Jian directly omitted the word "Soul." Opening the money pouch and taking a look, he found that the coins really were made of gold, and he was immediately even more satisfied with Ye Zhou.

"Alright, I'll take the money. I'll go find somewhere to settle down first. Once I'm settled, I'll come tell you." As he spoke, Shi Jian put away the money pouch, rose to his feet, and formed a Dharma Seal. In an instant, he vanished.

"Take care, Uncle Jian," Ye Zhou called out.

After Shi Jian left, Ye Zhou rubbed his chest and tried hard to calm himself down.

My luck has absolutely exploded—completely exploded! I, Ye Zhou, have another bodyguard—ah, no, I have a greater sense of security again!

Then, looking at the clutter all around him, he stopped complaining and bent down to start tidying up.