Jin Chang's Return

"I'm telling you, I've written down this entire 'grave scripture' for you word for word. What's with that look on your face?"

Zhang Xuezhou was slightly annoyed after reading through the book on the art of movement, while Jin Chang was extremely annoyed.

He looked at Zhang Xuezhou's copy of the "Grave Classic" with a worried expression, and couldn't help but think of the "sorcerer theory" mentioned by Dong Zhongshu.

He had previously discussed the concept of shamans with Dong Zhongshu, and this book, "The Grave Classic," undoubtedly meets all the conditions for the concept of shamans.

Believe it or not!

Whenever Jin Chang thought of Dong Zhongshu's ambiguous words, he felt that the world was a difficult place.

If a theory is useless, then wasting one's time on it is a waste of time.

But having finally obtained the tomb scriptures, he was unwilling to give them a try.

This conflicted attitude made Jin Chang extremely uncomfortable.

"Are you going to study the Book of Tombs?" Jin Chang asked Zhang Xuezhou.

"I memorized it once, and it seems unreliable. Learning it would be a waste of time; becoming the second best in the world is simply impossible," Zhang Xuezhou waved his hand and said, "My current ambition is to become an official in Chang'an City. This kind of wish can be achieved as long as I work hard!"

"Vulgar!"

Jin Chang, as usual, expressed his opinion.

Zhang Xuezhou, who always liked to take advantage of others, actually refused to study the Book of Tombs, which made Jin Chang's heart pound even more.

"Don't you feel this theory qualifies as part of the mysteries of the Jiazi Room?" Jin Chang said in a low voice, "I'm having you memorize this, and I'm also preparing you to learn it!"

"I just didn't understand it!"

"This tomb scripture mentions the land of three energies and five yangs, which should mean that we can cultivate in such a place!"

What are the Three Qi and Five Yang? Do you have such a treasure land? Would you be willing to share it with me?

"This..."

Jin Chang pondered for a few seconds and finally decided that it was more appropriate for him to cultivate the Tomb Scripture alone.

He knew about the Three Qi and Five Yang, and also had a general understanding of how to cultivate this kind of cultivation method.

To outsiders, this is an incomprehensible book, difficult to understand and use effectively. It's understandable that someone like Zhang Xuezhou wouldn't be interested after reading it.

After this comparison, Jin Chang couldn't help but feel a little superior.

"Since you've asked so sincerely, I'll mercifully tell you the secret," Jin Chang whispered. "Anyway, you're already planning to go to Chang'an City to seek an official position. Once you enter the palace or the Golden Hall, you'll recite the scriptures in those places!"

"Really?" Zhang Xuezhou asked doubtfully.

"You can't go wrong by listening to me!"

"This kind of thing is a bit too risky. Do you want me to mutter something nonsense and then get punished, ending up dying in a place like this?"

"These three energies—human energy, divine energy, and imperial energy—can only be born in the realms of kings and emperors. These five yang energies represent the extreme yang energy of the southeast, northwest, and center, and can only be concentrated in the imperial palace of a nation. These are suitable locations for cultivating the Tomb Scripture, making cultivation here undoubtedly twice as effective!"

"So where do you plan to cultivate?"

"Of course I chose to cultivate my spiritual energy here with the King of Huainan. There's no way I would choose something far away. Besides, do you think I, a cultivator who has been wanted by the authorities, could possibly become an official in the imperial court in Chang'an City?"

Jin Chang showed off his knowledge.

The Grave Classic is so demanding regarding the elements of 'land' that he could only revert to his original appearance and return to being the guest minister of the King of Huainan's Household.

As for whether Zhang Xuezhou is willing to learn, that depends on whether the kid has the opportunity in the future.

"Lord Tayuta has arrived!"

As Lei Bei alerted by a cough, Jin Chang immediately suppressed the small thoughts that were on his mind.

He reached out and swept the bamboo slips up quickly.

When Jin Chang waved his sleeve, his sickly youthful face quickly transformed into that of a middle-aged man.

Just as Zhang Xuezhou's eyes widened slightly, the door opened with a bang.

"Dongfang Bubai, oh, Jin Chang guest elder, when did you return?"

Tian You was ordered by the King of King of Huainan to issue the Jia-character edict, and he personally oversaw this matter to prevent some of his foolish subordinates from leaking information and bringing disaster upon the other party.

Pushing open the door, Tian Youye was about to announce the great favor bestowed upon him by the King of King of Huainan.

But when he glanced to the side, he saw another familiar face in the room.

"When did you get back?" Tian Youxi asked.

"Don't even mention it. I've been wanted by the Xieluosi River Holy Land for years and didn't dare to return to the palace. Only in recent years, when I heard the rumors had died down, did I dare to come back and take a look," Jin Chang said.

"That Zhu Jiuyin is a madman. He's been causing trouble and fighting for years without ever explaining what happened. How did you get involved with someone like that?" Tian You asked.

"How would I know how I offended him?" Jin Chang said helplessly. "I was just looking for some medicines for the King to prolong his life and ensure his health, and that's all!"

Jin Chang waved his hand, clearly not wanting to discuss such matters.

"I just got back and heard that our King of Huainan's Household has gained a top-notch swordsman, so I came over and sparred with him a couple of times. I didn't expect him to be so skilled," Jin Chang praised. "It's truly a case of a new generation replacing the old!"

"Lei Keqing is indeed strong," Tian You said in surprise. "You were able to exchange a couple of blows with him, so I'm afraid his swordsmanship can't counter you!"

"Yes, he lost," Jin Chang nodded. "He can only let me come to him and take something I like!"

"Ha... hahaha, it seems that Lei Keqing has never won when it comes to gambling!"

Tian You laughed loudly.

In just a few words, Jin Chang not only explained why he returned to Shouchun City, but also why Jin Chang was at Lei Bei's residence.

"Your Technique Method is special, and the King has been waiting for your return for a long time," Tian Youxi said. "Let's go see the King together first. He has some questions for you, and they involve that Human Pill... Oh, right, that Dongfang Bubai. The King has also bestowed upon you a Jia-character token, but he has decreed that you can only enter the Jia-character room with the token after three years!"

Tian You was overjoyed by Jin Chang's return and briefly entrusted him with his affairs.

He reached out and handed over the token for the Wenying Pavilion's Jia-character room to Zhang Xuezhou.

Jin Chang blinked at the sight of this reward, thinking that Zhang Xuezhou was quite lucky; whether or not he had the help of the Scripture of the Graveyard was no problem.

He felt a little envious, but as soon as he thought that he no longer needed a Jia-grade house and that this Jia-grade token would not be useful for another three years, his envy quickly subsided.

Let alone three years, if he were to obtain Zhang Xuezhou's Yin Yang Nine Heavens Sect Divine Ability Realm technique, he might be able to escape his suffering and even advance in his cultivation. In the future, he could enter the Class A room whenever he wanted and watch the games for as many days as he wanted.

The immediate tasks are to cultivate the Tomb Scripture, then use the power of the imperial court and the King of Huainan's Household to drive away Brother Tathagata, then give the Nine People Sect of Wu Chao the relevant realm techniques and the Following Like a Shadow Technique, and then obtain the relevant realm techniques from Zhang Xuezhou.

Things progressed step by step, and eventually, Jin Chang was liberated.

He took a deep breath, casually picked up the bamboo slip containing several thousand words, and then, with a smile on his face, chatted and laughed with Tian You as they left the room.

"I haven't even fought you yet, and you're already saying I lost!"

After Tian You left, Lei Bei muttered something under his breath.

However, he was somewhat unsure whether the Horizontal Sword Technique could counter Jin Chang.

Considering Jin Chang's elusive abilities, Lei Bei ultimately realized that he was only suited for direct combat, or even passive defense, and couldn't fight against someone like Jin Chang who relied on stealth.

"If only we had that sword-fighting technique, we'd be invincible with its crisscrossing movements... But Jin Chang... and that fearless monk!"

Lei Bei lectured for a while, but ultimately decided that it didn't matter whether he learned the Vertical Sword Technique or not.

He only needs the Horizontal Sword Technique; if he can't defeat an opponent with that Swordsmanship, he still won't be able to defeat them even if he learns the Vertical Sword Technique.

"Studying is a waste of time!"

He muttered something to himself, which resonated with Zhang Xuezhou, who was standing nearby.

He read many books and learned some things in the Imperial Library and the Wenying Pavilion, but as Lei Bei said, it seemed that all his learning was in vain.