Chapter 4: Corpse Transformation

Ding ding ding, ding ding ding

Indeed, with the tremulous ringing of the resonant bell, the corpse of Old Jin abruptly ceased its trembling. However, it suddenly opened its eyes, which had turned blood-red, revealing a sinister and vengeful gleam. A faint growl, akin to that of a wild beast, emanated from its throat.

Jiang Le laughed heartily: "If you want to bite me, let me first let you taste the flavor of the talisman."

Jiang Le was so frightened that he quickly dodged away

The child is indeed teachable; with such an ability to draw inferences from one instance to another, he truly possesses the wisdom essential for cultivating the path

Jiang Le felt a jolt to his spirit, his mouth dry and parched

Jiang Lede looked at Mao Xiaofang with satisfaction and smiled, "Master, how is the performance of your disciple?"

Without further ado, Jiang Le quickly took out the red rope and ran to the old man Jin's side, binding his hands and feet tightly. The length of the rope was only about ten meters, and after securing the old man Jin's body, there was still a surplus. After some thought, he decided to use the excess length to bind the Ling of Dazzling Spirit as well.

Mao Xiaofang said: "I didn't say for you to draw, so please step aside."

Bang

Aow ! ''

However, just as Jiang Le approached, Old Man Jin suddenly opened his mouth and let out a roar, revealing two sharp fangs that appeared in his mouth.

Mao Xiaofang was rendered speechless by the words and, unwilling to waste time talking with Jiang Le, directly stated: "I will only say this, whether you do it or not is up to you; in any case, he has already turned into a corpse and cannot harm me."

This scene left Mao Xiaofang astonished; when this young man gets serious, he truly becomes formidable

Suddenly, Old Jin began to twist again, and this time his movements became intense. He rolled back and forth, and even the sound of the enchanting bell could not subdue him

The binding threads that restrained Old Man Jin emitted streaks of red light, yet there was an overwhelming sense of restraint, as if they could be broken at any moment.

At this scene, Mao Xiaofang nodded quietly to herself

"Stop daydreaming. While the moonlight is still not too dense and the corpse transformation has not yet been completed, quickly bind him with the cursed thread," said Mao Xiaofang solemnly.

With the talisman affixed, the figure of Old Jin suddenly froze, resembling a sculpture

Mao Xiaofang calmly said: "If you want to ensure that you can never cure the ailment of your soul for the rest of your life, then go ahead and sell all of this."

Oh! Huh? Jiang Le was just about to make a move, and then he froze.

Jiang Le rummaged through again and found a few items, beginning to operate according to Mao Xiaofang's instructions

So amazing

Drawing symbols? I can't do it myself

Jiang Le suddenly became clear-headed. He hurriedly said awkwardly: "I was just joking, how could I sell it casually? Am I that kind of person?"

Mao Xiaofang exclaimed: "Remaining calm in the face of danger, daring to fight and strive, is a good seed for cultivating the path."

It seems that our family will also enter this line of work in the future. These items are essential for survival. It is better to keep things that ensure survival in hand

Such an explanation naturally extinguished Jiang Le's desire to explore the value of the items

Old Jin let out a low roar, and his body suddenly began to glide, dragging Jiang Le as he spiraled continuously within the house, leaving Jiang Le feeling dizzy and disoriented.

Bang

Jiang Le quickly stepped back a few paces, widening her eyes as she looked at Mao Xiaofang, eager to see how this talisman was drawn

The talisman was affixed to the forehead of the old man Jin, and immediately it emitted a golden radiance.

As a calligraphy enthusiast, Jiang Le once sought guidance from a skilled calligrapher in Qingyang City, pleading for a long time before finally obtaining the opportunity to observe the ink grinding process. After practicing for more than three months, he has become quite proficient in this technique

I can't believe it, I have been busy for nothing

It is not a matter of whether it is valuable, but rather that it is a highly precious artifact for the Daoist lineage, and is extremely difficult to obtain

However, for now, it is essential to first resolve the crisis of the corpse transformation and the books, before discussing other matters

Mao Xiaofang seemed to be exhausted from excessive use of magic, appearing somewhat fatigued, and weakly said: "Quickly, place the talisman against its forehead, this will prevent it from absorbing the moonlight and completing its transformation into a corpse"

Damn, it hurts so much, and she still dares to hide

As for the yellow paper, cinnabar, and talisman brush, they are all exquisite and precious tools, and the effects of the talismans drawn with them will be even better

Thinking that one day he could also master such magical arts, Jiang Le became extremely excited

Seeing that he could not shake off Jiang Le, Old Jin suddenly stood up straight, turned around, and opened his mouth to bite at Jiang Le

Jiang Le fell, but was dodged by Old Man Jin, resulting in a severe pain in the internal organs and bleeding from the mouth

Mao Xiaofang was taken aback; this young man appeared greedy and cowardly. Unexpectedly, when faced with danger, he actually displayed a measure of courage.

Indeed, the copper coins that Jiang Le covets the most are quite valuable. However, these coins are ancient spiritual coins collected by Old Jin over many years. They have been touched by countless hands over the centuries, embodying immense human energy, and possess the ability to ward off evil spirits. Furthermore, they are well-preserved and serve as the best material for crafting copper coin swords.

The talisman completed its formation and fell into Jiang Le's hands from the air

Jiang Le was taken aback and quickly turned around, only to discover that the talisman on Old Jin's forehead had suddenly ignited without any flame, while Old Jin emitted a sound resembling the groan of a wild beast from his mouth

Mao Xiaofang exclaimed in surprise: "What are you doing?"

Mao Xiaofang's expression gradually became solemn, then he formed a sword gesture with his hand, assumed a stance, and began to chant incantations. Subsequently, with a wave of his sword gesture, the sand ink that Jiang Le had prepared suddenly began to swirl, transforming into a stream of red water that floated in mid-air, continuously spiraling.

Hehe, it's just average

Like that bell, named the Soul-Resonating Bell, crafted from a century-old copper, forged by the fire of the earth's veins, inscribed with soul-capturing incantations, and nurtured through Taoist practices, it gradually attains spiritual sensitivity. When encountering malevolent spirits, it will automatically sound an alarm, and the sound produced has a certain damaging effect on the souls of those malevolent entities

"Corpse transformation? No way, how could it happen so quickly!" Jiang Le was startled and quickly turned to look at the body of Old Man Jin.

Mao Xiaofang's expression changed, and he said irritably: "What’s so miraculous about it? The sound of the Soul-Resonating Bell indicates that Old Jin is about to undergo a corpse transformation. What kind of terrifying tomb has this old man been to? The yin energy within his body has actually transformed his corpse so rapidly."

Jiang Le came to his senses and hurriedly followed Mao Xiaofang's instructions.

So brutal! Jiang Le was equally horrified, but then he gritted his teeth and charged forward with the talisman in hand

The ink grinding is quite good; it is evident that you have practiced calligraphy. Mao Xiaofang has a keen eye and immediately noticed Jiang Le's skilled movements of the wrist. He felt very satisfied with this.

Once the elder brother learns the way of the Dao, he will become an enlightened master, ascending to great heights in a single step, living freely and at ease, with boundless joy

Licking with the tongue, it was the rebound of the teeth that bit the tongue

"Get him! If we don't, I will be the one to die." Jiang Le replied while jumping and pressing towards the old man Jin

The red thread is known as the binding evil silk. It is woven from silkworm silk that has been harvested for over ten years, then soaked in pure black dog blood, and nurtured in a place with abundant yang energy for forty-nine days. It embodies the utmost yang essence and is particularly effective against undead creatures and other malevolent entities.

After Jiang Le finished his tasks, Mao Xiaofang continued: "Now open the yellow cloth bag, find a small bamboo tube, pour out a little bit of spiritual spring water from inside, then take a piece of cinnabar and grind it with that black stone to produce a red liquid"

"This is not good; this old man has actually entered the thousand-year zombie cave and has been tainted by the extreme yin evil energy." Mao Xiaofang discovered the fangs in the old man's mouth and gasped in shock

Oh? Master He, look at this bell; it rang by itself. How amazing!" Jiang Le exclaimed as she took out the enchanting bell.

Jiang Le's expression froze. Why has Master suddenly become so indifferent? Could it be that my brother's greedy side has misled Master’s impression of me? This won't do; I am not purely greedy. I am forced into this by life, Master.

However, you should come quickly, for there is a profound yin evil energy within his body. The power of the exorcism talisman is insufficient and can only control him for a moment

Yet Jiang Le merely held on tightly, gritting her teeth in perseverance

Jiang Le let out a cold snort, her gaze sharp and her expression calm. As Old Jin's face approached, she raised her hand, swiftly slapping a talisman forward.

I will use the Dàngpò Bell to restrain you, and see if you dare to move again

At this moment, his complexion had also turned a shade of blue, appearing quite frightening.

The transformation of corpses is indeed terrifying; the appearance is something that most people cannot withstand

After listening to Mao Xiaofang's introduction, Jiang Le finally understood why he said that these are all good things

These things made Jiang Le unable to help but recall the zombie films he had watched in the past, feeling that the atmosphere at this moment was so similar, unnatural. Jiang Le felt that perhaps being a demon-slaying, extraordinary Taoist priest was not such a bad idea after all

Is this the way of the Dao? In the past, when I watched movies, I thought it was all fictional. I never expected that today I would experience things that defy science, completely breaking the evidence that claims demons and ghosts are mere superstitions

In Taoist talismanic drawing, it is essential to possess strong wrist strength and vigorous force in order to create talismans that are as precise as iron pens and silver hooks. This is fundamental and must not be overlooked

Jiang Le can recall what Mao Xiaofang just mentioned, that this enchanting bell can serve as a warning against malevolent entities and possesses a certain degree of lethality

Mao Xiaofang paid no attention to Jiang Le's antics and proceeded to introduce these items on her own

Then, five pieces of yellow paper flew out from the yellow cloth bag, surrounding and positioning themselves in the void

Attending university is utterly overrated; no matter how exceptional one is, even the most talented individuals will eventually have to endure the hardships of working, flattering others, and progressing step by step to achieve success

Having endured hardships since childhood, now he faces the financial burden of his mother's illness, the costs of his own education, the need to move to a better place, and the expenses associated with future marriage. In any case, money is the only thing that can fill all the voids in his life. With so many treasures at this moment, it is only natural for him to be lost in thought.

In the next moment, the swirling ink shot out, splattering onto the yellow paper to form symbols, quickly taking shape

No amount of money is more important than one's own body. Only with a sound physique can one have a bright future. It is clear which is more important and which is less.

Mao Xiaofang nodded and said: "Draw the talisman"

Soon, Jiang Le had ground the ink to the perfect consistency, which pleased him greatly

It seemed as if her vision was blurred; at the moment the talisman was completed, Jiang Le appeared to see a flash of golden brilliance emanating from the talisman. Subsequently, the aura of the talisman felt entirely different.

"So precious? Selling just one would mean living without worries? I would be rich." Jiang Le murmured to herself, overwhelmed with excitement

Jiang Le did not dare to hesitate and quickly took out the red rope from the yellow cloth bag. Looking at it, she couldn't help but ask with concern: "Isn't this rope too thin? Will it break? How about we switch to a thicker nylon rope or something?"

At this moment, the old man Jin lying on the ground is trembling slightly, as if he is experiencing some terrifying nightmare

"Hehe, just a hobby. What should we do next?" Jiang Le received praise but remained humble; practicing calligraphy was his passion, not a means to show off.

Jiang Le quickly cast aside the thought of making money, striving to present himself as a gentleman who regards wealth as mere dirt.

Jiang Le's eyes also turned red; she climbed up and lunged again, this time grabbing Old Jin's legs. She held on tightly, no matter how he struggled, he could not shake her off.