The Blessing of a Man of Qi

Tongde Tower Tian'an County.

Su Che let out a long sigh of relief, and his figure slowly appeared in the room.

The higher Su Che's cultivation level, the more he realized that Void Transposition was not a comfortable experience.

The underlying principle is unknown.

Upon entering Zhongshan Hui, being teleported by Zhongyuan felt like a comfortable, free landing. After a slight dizziness, I was already at the place I had envisioned.

However, as his cultivation level increased, the dizziness became more and more pronounced.

After reaching the Sixth Grade, the feeling of Void Transposition was like being a perfectly good painting, but being violently crumpled into a ball and thrown away.

That feeling was absolutely awful.

What must it have felt like for Wu Zhiqi, Fifth Grade expert, to be summoned and taken away by Zhongyuan? Could things have been even worse?

Su Che sat down at the table, picked up the now-cold Shaoxing wine, and slowly took a sip.

Ruomu Seed.

This extraordinary object was arguably the greatest find of the trip.

Legend has it that this object is one of the seven Innate Spiritual Root, located beneath the Nine Netherworlds, and possesses the power to suppress all ghosts.

Nine Netherworlds.

These two words are what Su Che is most interested in right now.

According to various legends, the Nine Netherworlds do exist. The magical Law Artifact in the hands of the Yin-Yang Dharma King, which Su Che suspects was passed down from the Lord of Mount Tai, is called the "Nine Netherworld Register." The Secret Register of the Yin Heaven of Zhoujue can also be used to refine the "Ninth Nether Soul-Burning Yinflame."

In addition, there's the Ruomu, which is said to have been planted in the depths of the Nine Netherworlds.

This made Su Che start to speculate about the connection between them.

According to the information they possessed, after the Five Directions and Five Emperors of the Five Directions established the Heavenly Court, the Black Emperor and the Yellow Heaven Sect Chief set about establishing the Netherworld.

In High Antiquity times, there was also the story of the Lord of Mount Tai establishing the Netherworld. Is there a connection between these two events?

This definitely warrants further investigation.

The Supreme Yellow Heaven Sect Six Dragons Return the Sun True Method, and the General Compendium of the Six Heavenly Hells.

What is the connection between the two?

After swallowing the Shaoxing wine, Su Che put the glass aside.

The wind howled incessantly, causing the window frames to shake violently.

What's going on outside?

Although it is late autumn and nearing winter, this wind is not a natural wind. Rather, it is a gale blown up by the Heaven-Human Resonance after the evil spirit was born, and it carries an eerie and malevolent aura.

Ever since entering Tian'an County, Su Che's keen spiritual senses have detected an Evil Qi permeating the entire county.

Logically speaking, a county town with City God in charge should never have such a problem.

Su Che stored the Shaoxing wine in the Nine-Curved Yin Spring, pushed open the door and went out; the night was still long.

The Chiwen Ring released Mirage Qi, concealing Su Che's figure from sight.

A fierce wind sweeps away fallen leaves, and the pale moon shines on the balustrade.

The streets were deserted at night.

Only the gale kept blowing.

The night watchman's clapper sounded intermittently.

Night birds flapped their wings, and the chirping of insects, disjointed and rustling, drifted from the corners of the streets.

interesting.

Su Che looked at Tian'an County; everything seemed peaceful, yet an eerie atmosphere permeated the air.

"The weather is dry, so be careful with fire."

A night watchman in his forties or fifties slowly walked from the other end of the street, tapping his clapper. He was wrapped in three layers of hemp clothing, and his withered yellow eyes glanced at the still brightly lit Tongde Tower not far away, then spat a thick wad of phlegm on the ground with disdain.

This night watchman is suspicious.

Su Che opened his Lightning-Cleft Thunder Eyes and noticed wisps of black energy gradually emerging from his head.

The night watchman blew his red nose and moved slowly, step by step.

Su Che followed slowly behind him.

At a crossroads, the night watchman raised his clapper above his head and bowed in all directions.

" With the Way-Opening God on the left and the Perilous-Road God on the right, this disciple can travel at night without any taboos."

This has no connection whatsoever.

Su Che was at a loss for words.

The Way-Opening God and the Perilous-Road God were originally the same god in legends Perilous-Road God, the guide god, was the deity responsible for clearing the way for the deceased during their funeral procession.

With the watchman chanting like that, isn't it like making a god jump back and forth, sometimes to the left, sometimes to the right?

The watchman took out a yellow paper money from his sleeve, lit it with a tinderbox, and the sparks scattered in the air as ashes.

Having completed this ritual, the watchman continued walking slowly forward.

The black aura surrounding this person was growing increasingly dense.

Su Che frowned slightly as he observed the changes in the night watchman.

Burning paper money may seem similar to burning talismans in Mystic Gate, but while they appear similar on the surface, the underlying principles are quite different.

Since ancient times, the Central Land have emphasized "treating the dead as if they were alive" and "respecting ghosts and gods, but keeping them at a distance."

When the world was unified, people feared ghosts and gods, and often burned money and valuables to honor them. They would take out real silk and cloth to burn.

Later, a great Confucian scholar believed that this custom put too much pressure on the people, and that what use were money to ghosts and gods who only sought incense offerings?

Over several generations, customs and traditions changed, and the custom of burning paper instead of silk eventually took shape in Central Land.

The spirits and deities were respected and their offerings to them were reduced. The common people, in turn, had their burden lessened, so it was a win-win situation.

However, the current situation is that after the watchman burned the yellow paper, the black mist appearing above his head is increasing.

The watchman looked around for a moment, then suddenly became nimble. Su Che followed him, turning and twisting until they reached a deserted alley.

The building has white walls and black tiles, and is about ten feet high. There is a small, dark door on the side of the wall.

I wonder which grand mansion had its back gate opened here.

The night watchman gripped his clapper, blew out his lantern, and ran to the back door, where he slowly knocked three times.

A night wind blew by, and the chill made him stamp his feet repeatedly, but his eyes couldn't hide his excitement, and his red nose even glowed red.

He waited a moment, then reached out and gently knocked three times on the door.

Still, no one answered him.

The night watchman frowned.

Squeak.

The wooden door was slowly pushed open a crack.

The night watchman reached out to push, but could Immovability.

"Old Qin, why are you so late today?"

The door Immovability, but the voices inside were melodious.

"The government offices kept issuing these peace charms, making us drink Talisman Water and worship the City God; it's been going on for far too long."

There was a moment of silence inside the door.

"Madam is angry and says she won't see you today."

"Sister Taohong, if Madam won't see me, won't you see me either?"

"Who wants to see a useless piece of trash like you? Your legs were so weak they almost gave way when you came out of the madam's room."

"Good sister, I'll save some this time to serve you when we get out."

Those inside the door chuckled for a while after hearing this.

Is this really true?

"Pure gold, my sister."

"At least you have a conscience."

A pair of clean hands pushed open the back door, and a teenage maid peeked out.

"Madam isn't angry with you; she misses you terribly. Come in quickly. Don't go to worship the City God next time, but let's make it clear, be early..."

"I know, I'll take good care of you."

The night watchman reached out and pinched the maid's face before slipping into the mansion.

That's interesting.

Immovability, Su Che leaped and followed the watchman into the mansion.