Governor

Shi Xuan questioned the three about the origins of their Daoist Magic one by one. Unfortunately, it was all passed down from their ancestors, and they didn't have any news about the Daoist sect. By observing their expressions, Shi Xuan couldn't tell if they were hiding anything.

The second steward stepped forward and respectfully invited Shi Xuan and the three cultivators to the backyard to treat the Governor. The three cultivators repeatedly shook their heads, all saying, "With such an immortal master here, I wouldn't dare to show off my meager skills."

The second steward looked at Shi Xuan's calm expression, showing no signs of displeasure. He gritted his teeth and said to the three cultivators, "My lord's illness is strange. Although the immortal master has boundless Magical Power, it wouldn't hurt to have a few more masters with cultivation look at it. It could also provide a reference for the immortal master's diagnosis. Regardless of success or failure, our manor will reward you handsomely." With a clap of his hands, three attendants behind him stepped forward, each carrying a large plate piled high with gold ingots, twenty ingots per plate.

Zen Master Zhiguang, Daoist Zhang Xixian who could cast Palm Thunder, and Lei Xun, who could freeze tea, couldn't help but swallow when they saw the glittering plates. These large gold ingots were ten taels each, making two hundred taels of gold per plate. Currently, one tael of gold was equivalent to sixteen taels of silver.

This meant that just for casually taking a look, regardless of whether they could cure the illness, they would earn over three thousand taels. Zen Master Zhiguang, who had the most wealth among them, only earned about ten thousand taels a year from incense money and land rent.

However, the three were not so foolish as to offend the immortal master for this. Their lives might be in danger that very night. They all turned their eyes to Shi Xuan.

Shi Xuan thought it would be good to let them examine the Governor first and observe more from the side. So, he nodded slightly. The three were overjoyed and immediately agreed to the second steward.

The second steward led the way, with Shi Xuan following closely behind. The three cultivators left their disciples and servants in the main hall, walking slightly behind Shi Xuan, appearing like his attendants. The servants and followers of the Governor's manor were on the sides and behind.

After passing through several gardens, they arrived at a secluded and cold small courtyard. The second steward asked his attendants to stay outside and went in with Shi Xuan and the other three. He then explained, "Since my lord contracted this strange illness, he fears heat and likes the cold, his body is itchy and sore, and recently there have been signs of festering. I ask Immortal Master Shi and the masters to take care."

Entering the main room, they saw a luxurious large bed in the center. By the bed, a beautiful woman was carefully attending to the patient.

The person on the bed had a long beard, large, deep-set eyes, a dignified appearance, a vigorous spirit, and a ruddy complexion, but also a hidden look of pain. Seeing the second steward bring people in, he said to the beautiful woman beside him, "Madam, you go to West Maple Courtyard to rest. These immortal masters today are all truly capable; you don't need to worry."

The beautiful woman opened her mouth as if to speak, but she held back and bowed to Shi Xuan and the others before leaving with her maids.

As soon as Shi Xuan entered, he activated his Qi Gazing Technique, but the aura above the Governor's head was hidden. As expected, he was closely related to the Divine Lord. Shi Xuan wondered if it was the Divine Lord's spell or if he cultivated it himself.

The Governor looked at Shi Xuan and the others. When he saw the three cultivators, his expression remained as calm as before. However, when he saw Shi Xuan, he couldn't help but narrow his eyes.

Shi Xuan gestured for the other three to step forward and examine the Governor. The three immediately understood and bowed to the Governor in unison, "Let us examine the lord first, so that Immortal Master Shi can integrate everyone's strengths later."

The Governor did not commit, nodded to the second steward, who quickly stepped forward to lead, "Masters, please come forward."

"Please, Lord Governor, extend your hand." Zen Master Zhiguang surprisingly knew how to take a pulse. After examining it for a long time, he remained silent, then said to the other two, "Please take a look as well."

After Daoist Zhang Xixian and Lei Xun also took the pulse, their expressions became solemn. They pulled Zen Master Zhiguang aside and whispered for a few moments, then Zen Master Zhiguang replied to the Governor, "My lord, the strength of your pulse is truly unprecedented in this old monk's life. You should be full of vigor and vitality. What illness could you have?"

The Governor slowly replied, "Then please, masters, examine more carefully." As he spoke, he pulled aside his white inner robe, revealing his bare skin. Festering sores were everywhere, and in some deep places, white bone could be seen, making one feel disgusted and terrified.

The three were shocked by the scene. After examining carefully, they all looked puzzled. After a moment of thought, they exchanged glances and apologized to the Governor in unison, "My lord's illness is truly too bizarre, beyond our ability to diagnose. Please let Immortal Master Shi try."

As if he had expected this outcome, the Governor showed a slight wry smile and instructed the second steward, "Steward Bai, please escort the three masters away. Do not be stingy with the consultation fee."

The second steward's eyes reddened slightly, "Master..." but he was stopped by the Governor's wave. He had no choice but to turn and look at Shi Xuan with hopeful eyes, "Please, immortal master, do your best." He then led the three cultivators outside the small courtyard and returned.

Shi Xuan had already cast spells on himself outside the main hall, such as the Righteousness and Evil Resistance Incantation and the Disaster Aversion and Blessing Incantation. Only the Golden Dragon Armor Charm was not cast due to its conspicuous appearance. However, it was his own minor divine ability, making it much more convenient and faster to use. He would have time to use it even if something happened.

The second steward led Shi Xuan over. After Shi Xuan sat on a stool by the bed, he stepped aside and stood behind Shi Xuan.

Shi Xuan looked at the disgusting and terrifying festering sores on the Governor's body. After some thought, he took the Governor's left hand and began to take his pulse. The Governor's condition was very strange. As the three cultivators had said earlier, his pulse was strong. If one didn't see his current body, they would think he was a top martial artist in excellent health. It was a case of internal strength and external weakness.

Combining the information he had gathered recently, a thought formed in Shi Xuan's mind. The more he thought about it, the more he felt it was true, and a smile appeared on his lips.

Seeing Shi Xuan smile while taking his pulse, the Governor's heart stirred slightly, and he trembled, "Immortal Master, have you found a clue?"

Shi Xuan secretly activated the Shangqing Hand Pivot Thunder, which was currently his most powerful attack. At the same time, he said calmly, "Hello, Divine Lord Crimson Cloud!"

The Governor was stunned by this greeting, and then his expression changed drastically. Even the second steward behind Shi Xuan was extremely shocked. Taking advantage of this opportunity, Shi Xuan unleashed his Shangqing Hand Pivot Thunder. A sound like clashing metal and iron erupted from the Governor's left wrist, and a bolt of lightning shot up his arm towards his head.

When the lightning was about to reach the top of his head, a faint crimson halo suddenly appeared above the Governor's head. The halo flickered, but it exuded a sacred and solemn majesty that commanded reverence, filled with infinite wisdom and profound meaning.

The halo circled behind the Governor's head and emitted thousands of rays of light to block the lightning. However, the lightning was wreaking havoc on the Governor's body, and the scorching pain made the Governor cry out.

Shi Xuan's attack was successful. His face showed faint dragon scales. He retreated instead of advancing, dodging a not-so-powerful Flowing Light spell from the second steward and crashing into his embrace. His left hand immediately retaliated with two Golden Blade Divine Wind Slashes, splitting the unprepared second steward into three pieces. With his right hand, he raised the Soul-Bewildering Banner and swept it, the black light hitting the Governor's crimson halo directly.

After the black light swept across the crimson halo, it seemed as if the sound of countless people chanting scriptures and calling out to gods echoed from within the crimson halo. The halo suddenly expanded, resisting the black light from above and the lightning from below, showing no inferiority.

The Governor was actually able to divide his attention. Beams of flame shot out from his hands. Unfortunately, Shi Xuan had already raised the Soul-Bewildering Banner, casting down streaks of black light that blocked the Governor's spells outside his body. Although the Soul-Bewildering Banner's defense was not as strong as before, the Governor was also distracted, and his main focus was on resisting the lightning and the black light.

Shi Xuan blocked the Governor's attacks. His left hand successively unleashed two Shangqing Hand Pivot Thunders, one continuing to attack the Governor's head, and the other attacking his lower body.

"How dare you, villain!" the Governor roared. The halo expanded to the size of a full moon, covering his entire body, expelling all the previous lightning and black light. It also precisely blocked the next two Shangqing Hand Pivot Thunders.

With a rumbling sound, the Governor's halo was forced back to its original size and became even dimmer. His left hand to his chest was charred black by the lightning.

Before Shi Xuan's second wave of attacks arrived, the Governor prepared to escape with his soul. The soul was clearly visible, its body crimson, surrounded by crimson lotuses, filled with sacredness.

Before the Governor's soul had escaped halfway, Shi Xuan's Golden Blade Divine Wind Slash flew over, directly slashing at the Governor's waist. The Governor wanted to escape with his soul but was unwilling to have his physical body destroyed, so he stopped there, flying out a few crimson lotuses to meet the pale white wind blades.

After unleashing the Golden Blade Divine Wind Slash, Shi Xuan took out the last Qi Induction Thunder Talisman drawn by Old Daoist Xu. A thick bolt of lightning struck the Governor. At the same time, he activated his divine ability with his left hand, and a Shangqing Hand Pivot Thunder followed closely behind the thick lightning. Although it was small, it was filled with the penetrating power to shatter gold and break iron and a concentrated explosive force.

The Governor had just blocked the pale white wind blades when the thick lightning struck his head again. He had no choice but to push the crimson halo upwards to block the lightning. The subsequent Shangqing Hand Pivot Thunder also struck the crimson halo. After two consecutive explosions, the crimson halo was split into countless tiny light spots and then slowly dissipated into the air. The Governor's clearly visible crimson soul instantly dimmed, and the crimson lotuses fell powerlessly.

Seeing this opportunity, Shi Xuan, despite being somewhat fatigued from the continuous divine abilities and spells, still used his most powerful Shangqing Hand Pivot Thunder, fearing that if he didn't kill the tiger, it would harm him.

"Ah! Ah! Ah!" the Governor roared. His crimson soul expanded, becoming clear again, and then collided with Shi Xuan's Shangqing Hand Pivot Thunder. The small lightning of the Shangqing Hand Pivot Thunder circled and pierced the crimson soul before exploding. After this, the Governor's soul was dim and lusterless, and would disappear with a gust of wind. He had no choice but to retreat into the crown of his head.

Shi Xuan stepped forward, opened his hand, and activated a talisman he had drawn after reaching the Soul Departure realm, the Body Binding Soul Sealing Technique, binding the Governor's body and soul tightly with the spell. Although this talisman could only be learned after reaching the Soul Departure realm, it was actually a chicken rib. Those with stronger souls could break free on their own. It was only suitable for binding those who were severely injured. Shi Xuan had only drawn one or two of them during practice. PS: There are still many excellent chapters, please don't waste them.