Chapter 3, Eggless Zombie, Earthly Fiend Technique
In reality, the Seventy-Two Earthly Techniques encompass all aspects, ranging from star observation and land measurement to exorcism and communication with deities, from alchemy and meditation to immobilization and invisibility; he has heard of all the skills possessed by Taoist practitioners.
Whenever such incidents occur, the court always issues notices in various regions to remind the populace to be vigilant and take precautions
Master Li was also taken aback, and immediately shook his head
In addition to the Five Elements Technique and the Five Elements Escape Method, there are also abilities to summon wind and rain, breathe fire, and condense ice
County Magistrate Liu Changfeng, stroking his long beard with satisfaction, picked up the brush and said, "Brother Li, great matters require a calm demeanor. Come, let us first take a look at this painting of 'Travelers by the Mountain Stream' that I have created."
This person is spreading falsehoods to mislead the public, surely with ill intentions. Brother Li, do not engage with him; let us see what tricks he is playing.
The cold moonlight spills over the ancient bluestone slabs of the county town, with only a few lanterns in front of the grand households gently swaying in the night breeze
Last night, the fox spirit issued a warning, which made him feel vigilant
Zhang Kui was taken aback
In any case, the girls in the nearby brothel would hide upon seeing him
Madam, that butcher Zhang is spreading rumors, claiming that there are indeed evil spirits intending to disturb our county. Don't you think it's ridiculous... Oh, it is still you, Madam, who understands me...
This person is cunning and malicious, adept at ingratiating himself with those in power. Before long, he became a favored figure in the imperial court and deceived the reigning emperor into bestowing upon him the title of Right Wing General, which soon became a subject of ridicule.
This eunuch Li Yan has returned to repair bridges and roads, still thinking of bringing glory to his ancestors, but the people of Yutang County are on the verge of being laughed to death by the surrounding county residents. How could they allow him to enter the ancestral hall
Master Li's expression fluctuated between gloom and cheer, and he let out a dry laugh: "It is of no consequence, merely a hundred years, it will not amount to anything significant. I shall go find County Magistrate Liu and have him invite the Imperial Astronomical Bureau to eliminate this calamity."
Master Li let out a sigh
General's Tomb
Many people have a misunderstanding of the concept of "Gangqi," believing it to be merely the external manifestation of "Zhenqi." However, this phenomenon is actually the interaction between "Zhenqi" and the spirit, influenced by the energies of heaven and earth.
The room is empty, with no one present
Master Li could hardly pay attention to the frivolities of romance and nature, and quickly recounted the matter at hand
Since I have come to understand the Way, I possess the ability to transform in seventy-two different ways; I have immense powers akin to the magical cloud of books; I am adept at becoming invisible and evading detection, mastering both the methods of manifestation and concealment; there are paths to the heavens and doors to the earth; I can walk without leaving a trace under the sun and moon, and enter gold and stone without hindrance; water cannot drown me, and fire cannot burn me. Where can those children not go?
Ah, Brother Liu, let us first avoid this calamity and then discuss it further
For example, the Transformation Technique at Level 1 can only alter facial appearance, but it requires 5 mana points per second. He currently has only 20 points, which makes it not worth it compared to doing his own makeup.
Master Li's body hung in mid-air, his face pale, and his lips trembled incessantly
Zhang Kui was at home drinking goji berry tea when he saw Master Li enter the door, carrying something like a little chick.
The night watchman passed by his door, with a pipe tucked behind his waist, limping along and occasionally coughing a couple of times
According to reason, at Zhang Kui's current age, he should have already settled down and started a family, yet he remains single
Just as the words were halfway spoken, two burly men rushed up and lifted him up, screaming, accompanied by smoke and dust, thundering towards the Zhang family.
Upon hearing this, Master Li quickly shook his head, saying, "Although this butcher is coarse, he is never dishonest. This matter must certainly be true. I urge you to seek assistance from the Imperial Astronomical Bureau as soon as possible"
It makes no sense
Early in the morning, after finishing his training, Zhang Kui walked back and forth in the courtyard with a furrowed brow
The night gradually descends
What is in the tomb, the first thing that came to his mind was a zombie
Cough, why is it foggy tonight...
The interior of the Zhang residence was now shrouded in complete darkness
I received news that there are malevolent spirits in the nearby General's Tomb that intend to bring disaster to Yutang County, and I would like to consult you about it
Zhang Kuiyue felt increasingly uneasy
eunuch
2 points of mana can perfectly complement the guiding technique, and it can be said that unlocking this skill truly provides a means of self-protection
Hmph, butcher Zhang
Zhang Kui nodded, then suddenly thought, "Wait a minute, I will lead the team tomorrow, and all the brothers will go."
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This has become Liu Changfeng's inner demon, and from then on, he felt a sense of aversion whenever he heard the name Zhang Kui
He has already witnessed the power of Hu Meiniang last night. It is important to note that a shape-shifting monster is not ordinary, and at the very least, it is more than sufficient to deal with him
How do you ask how the predecessor solved the problem
Having finished speaking, he hurriedly turned and left
Demon-Slaying Technique (Level 1): Active Skill
Come here, serve the tea, and also cut ten jin of meat to send to Meng Xue, saying it is a subsidy from Master Li for impoverished students
Master Li fell silent, his expression becoming rigid
These fools
More than a hundred years ago, a local rogue entered the palace and became a eunuch, named Li Yan
Upon seeing this group of filthy rascals, he immediately recognized them as Zhang Kui's subordinates, and felt quite displeased. Stroking his long beard, he calmly said: "I have matters to attend to and am not available... ah..."
What important matter brings you to summon me?
Is it possible that Hu Meiniang is deceiving herself
County magistrate Liu Changfeng's expression immediately turned displeased
The art of necromancy involves driving away spirits, communicating with deities, and summoning immortals
The malevolent aura itself is sharp and fierce; once it solidifies into a form, it can naturally inflict harm on these entities. The lethality can increase with the level of the malevolent aura and is not restricted by the level of the demon-slaying technique
Upon hearing this, County Magistrate Liu Changfeng frowned
On the other side, Master Li hurriedly arrived at the backyard of the county office, "Brother Liu, Brother Liu, I have important matters to discuss!"
Master Li, our elder brother invites you
The old man slowly walked across the bluestone-paved street
Hmph, a group of unlearned fools
Zhang Kui could not help but laugh
As for the demon-slaying technique he most wishes to learn at present, the skill introduction is as follows
The weather is dry, be cautious of fire!
Of course, Zhang Kui at present did not think so much; lying in bed, he was fully focused on studying his system skills.
Bang! Bang!
Faint sounds could be heard from outside the courtyard wall
The invasion of malevolent spirits is not a new phenomenon; during the Great Qian Dynasty, countless incidents occurred every year, with some places experiencing atrocities that were utterly horrific and shocking to hear.
Master Li urged a few more words, but Liu Changfeng impatiently waved his hand
With each level increase in the Demon-Slaying Technique, the vigor can be further refined
On the adjacent training ground, a group of strong men were bare-chested and panting, manipulating stone mills and stone hammers
"Damn, I need to find some small monsters first, I want to jungle!" After muttering this, Zhang Kui turned around and gradually fell asleep...
Even if that Eunuch Li is a zombie who has practiced the Sunflower Manual, with less than a hundred years of cultivation, how could it be that, according to Hu Meiniang's meaning, the entire Yutang County would be in peril
Yes, big brother
No wonder Sun Wukong had just graduated from the Patriarch Bodhi, returning home in splendid attire and boasting with a group of old monkeys
One has lost their eggs, cannot enter the ancestral hall even after repairing the roads and bridges, and is even subjected to defecation and urination on their grave... Tsk tsk, this resentment must be quite significant
Master Li's complexion improved slightly, but upon seeing Zhang Kui's giant-like figure, he felt a surge of fear again. Suppressing his terror, he stammered:
Zhang Kui still has high aspirations and insists on finding a well-educated, sensible, and beautiful young lady from a wealthy family to be his wife
The Han people were taken aback and shook their heads
Zhang Kui waved his hand and said, "It doesn't matter if it's broken for a day or two"
Elder brother, I have never heard of it
It can be said that if one masters all these skills, they will undoubtedly become a terrestrial immortal
There are many reasons, such as the group of muscle-bound brothers under his command, who are constantly making a racket and brandishing weapons, turning the Zhang residence into a den of bandits
In his previous life, he had a misunderstanding of the Earthly Fiend's Seventy-Two Transformations, believing it to be the seventy-two transformations of Sun Wukong.
He originally thought that his mind was filled with muscle, but unexpectedly, upon crossing over, he found that all his subordinates were a bunch of fools
After Master Li left, the county magistrate Liu Changfeng snorted coldly and threw the brush onto the table
At that moment, Niu Er walked in through the main entrance, bowing and clasping his fists.
Moreover, his social status, although wealthy and ostentatious, is met with outward respect from the refined wealthy merchants, while they secretly look down upon him
Next are the techniques of assault, along with related auxiliary skills... For instance, the most urgent skill he requires is the Demon-Slaying Technique, followed by skills such as Immobilization, Invisibility, and Transformation.
Speaking, I secretly glanced at Zhang Kui
Zhang Kui chuckled with a smile
Zhang Kui frowned after listening
The county magistrate is unable to move the butcher
Zhang Kui raised his chin
Although he had not yet reached the realm of "the cicadas sense the autumn breeze before it stirs," he felt an inexplicable sense of worry in his heart
Zhang Kui is also too lazy to conceal it
Upon thinking of this, Liu Changfeng flicked his sleeves and stepped into the inner chamber. After sitting down, he shook his head while drinking tea
That's enough, I will handle this matter myself
Just as he was pondering, Master Li's eyes suddenly brightened, "Oh, I remember now... To speak of it, there is indeed a 'General's Tomb' in our locality..."
However, he would not apologize; the scholars of Yutang County, from the county magistrate to the licentiate, all looked down upon him, and he was too indifferent to pay any attention to this group of petty scholars
What interests him the most is the art of pot heaven; as long as he levels up, he will be able to unlock a one cubic meter mustard seed space
He had just been transferred to this place and was ambitious to accomplish something as a performance evaluation. However, Yu Tang County had been peaceful for a long time, and the local situation was stable, making it difficult to find any justification. Therefore, he set his sights on Zhang Kui, who was known for his bullying and monopolistic practices in the market
Most of these skills are passive skills. For example, the Alchemy skill, once activated, will allow the user to refine low-level herbal pills, while the Stone Cooking skill pertains to metal-based pills, progressively learning more advanced formulas in succession
Master Li, whose full name is Li Boqian, passed the scholar examination over a decade ago but has since had no further news. After repeated failures in subsequent examinations, he simply became a teacher at a local private school.
However, to reach this level, it undoubtedly requires a accumulation of time, and many impressive skills are simply not worth pursuing at this moment
Zhang Kui covered his forehead with a look of helplessness
Niu Er was taken aback, "But our stall..."
The eunuch's tomb in the wilderness is neglected and unvisited, despised by all. Children defecate and urinate there, and even in my youth...
The Qintian Supervisory Office suppresses evil spirits from all directions, of which he had long been aware. Although there are occasionally horrifying tragedies that occur, at least the world has not yet fallen into chaos due to demons and evil spirits
Could it be a zombie without any testicles
A hint of sarcasm appeared at the corner of his mouth
The remaining two categories are the Five Elements Technique and the Divine and Ghost Technique
It is impossible, the local cultural splendor...
Although the other party is the culprit who caused the death of the previous self, their words and actions do not seem to be insincere
There is also the ability to summon the wind and call the rain, riding the clouds and mist, with consumption occurring at a rate of hundreds per second, so there is no need to think about it for a long time at least
Li Boqian frowned
As for the widely known transformation techniques of Sun Wukong, they are merely one of many.
Although there may occasionally be one or two surprises, there has never been any general who has emerged.
Watching the old man's hurried departure, Zhang Kui stroked his chin, his eyes reflecting a contemplative expression
Do any of you know if there are any general's tombs nearby
Confucius saw Zhang Kui laughing and also joined in the laughter
Brother, most of the pigs in our pig farm have been bitten to death by the 'Grand Marshal'. These days, we are running a bit short, so tomorrow I will take a few brothers to the countryside to collect some pigs
Matters of chasing shadows and capturing the wind require the mobilization of the Imperial Astronomical Bureau. What would it mean to make a fruitless trip? Should I allow people to mock me for letting demons and ghosts run rampant under my jurisdiction
Brother Liu, you may not be aware of this
Zhang Kui snorted, "Go, invite Master Li to come here; I have heard that his knowledge is the most extensive."
Although this matter is intricate and complex, Zhang Kui has diligently analyzed it during this period and has categorized it into several types
The first is the art of self-cultivation
Skill Description: Condensation into Essence, can be applied to weapons and the body, causing damage to both tangible and intangible entities, including gods, demons, ghosts, and humans, consuming 2 points of mana per second
However, to his surprise, both the subordinates of the county office and the local gentry analyzed the pros and cons, advising him to abandon this idea
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For example, guidance techniques, dietary practices, stone boiling techniques
One by one, the muscles bulge and sweat drips profusely, presenting a scene reminiscent of a fierce bodybuilder lifting weights in a gym from a past life
The leading Niu Er clasped his fists in salute
It is an affront to culture, it is an affront to culture...
However, one point remains perplexing
Perhaps this external pressure is also the reason why the Great Qian Dynasty was able to endure for over a thousand years
In that case, I shall take my leave...
Zhang Kui waved his hand casually
He had just finished breakfast and was tidying up his attire in preparation to go to school when he saw a group of muscular men burst into the courtyard
This scholar has a good reputation, and when it comes to paying him in person, he puts on an act, as if you owe him something. This manner of his immediately strikes at the soft spot of Master Li.