Chapter 4, The Mountain Spirit

As for dying from a fall, being bitten by a venomous snake, and various other forms of death that seemed quite rare before crossing over, they are all quite ordinary in this world!

Ultimately, it is still the case that Tao Xiaowu lacks any substantial cultivation and is unable to protect himself at this moment

A dozen or so strong men, armed with knives, guns, and hunting bows, arrived at the city gate with an imposing presence, searching for Tao Xiaowu

If I could learn all the contents of that half of the book, I would not fear even if the mountain spirit were to come again

However, sometimes a small wound can become infected with tetanus, which may also lead to death

This time, he only needs to protect himself. He cannot afford to care too much about anything else

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Yesterday, I merely employed a fraction of the superficial skills I had learned from that half-baked scripture, yet it was sufficient to protect myself and to hold out until dawn

At this moment, the two mountain spirits revealed their true forms, which were unexpectedly monstrous creatures with green faces, sharp fangs, horns on their heads, and blood-red eyes

Tao Xiaowu couldn't help but sigh repeatedly for a moment, yet he felt that he couldn't really blame himself

Two gusts of ominous wind rushed in directly, charging towards Tao Xiaowu

However, it is now the darkest moment before dawn, and this road is completely invisible, making it very dangerous to travel at night

Without mentioning the various wild beasts and venomous snakes, just considering the current state of the bumpy and uneven roads, it is quite possible that with just a moment of carelessness, one could end up breaking their neck.

Two mountain spirits had just appeared before the small black door when it opened, revealing a thin old man who emerged holding a torch

Well, I didn't expect that you, this sorcerer, actually have some skills. However, how dare you forge a death contract without permission? No one can save you now

However, before they could approach, they saw the talisman painted by Tao Xiaowu emitting a faint golden light, which deterred the two mountain spirits from coming closer

Hengting Jun should be the mountain deity of Hengting Mountain, located not far from Hengyin County

It is said that when the rooster crows at dawn, evil spirits retreat. Is this really true

The two mountain spirits suddenly seemed to have been startled by something, immediately sheathing their weapons, turning into two gusts of shadowy wind, and vanishing without a trace, except for the shrine.

However, regarding this matter, the two mountain spirits are reluctant to report it. Otherwise, they too would face consequences

Regardless of the circumstances, Tao Xiaowu has managed to escape a calamity

However, he suddenly died violently there last night, and before his death, he shouted that Tao Xiaowu had harmed him

If it were not for what he witnessed last night, how could he truly know that there are indeed ghosts and deities in this world

Thus, he walked until nightfall, covering several dozen miles and leaving Hengyin County far behind.

Now there is no village in front and no shop behind, surrounded by desolate mountains and wilderness

However, Tao Xiaowu has long since disappeared without a trace

Indeed, let us seek assistance from Wu Cheng! Let him help us capture that person

Oh no! After all, I don't have much magical power. Although I am merely imitating others, the effects of these talismans are too weak...

At this moment, Tao Xiaowu no longer dared to stay for long and picked up his bundle to leave

The two mountain spirits, upon arriving here, were filled with joy, thinking that with their shamanic abilities, capturing Tao Xiaowu would not be a difficult task at all

However, the dark aura on the long spear became increasingly prominent, gradually suppressing the brilliance of the talisman.

He wiped away a cold sweat, afraid to sleep again. He got up to tidy his belongings and turned around, wanting to escape.

The only thing that seems to be known is that I seem to be lost

The place with the highest foot traffic is where Tao Xiaowu has always conducted his business

With such thoughts in mind, after having eaten and rested for a while, I dared not linger any longer and turned to leave

However, allowing this Tao Xiaowu to escape just like that left the two mountain spirits feeling somewhat dissatisfied

In their hands, they also held weapons, two long spears shrouded in black mist, which they thrust directly at Tao Xiaowu

If only I could learn the contents of that half of the book, thought Tao Xiaowu

... ...

Having not yet encountered Tao Xiaowu, the golden talismans on the ground suddenly illuminated, as if attempting to thwart these attacks

In this world, human life is exceedingly fragile

The dog meat that the host family prepared for him yesterday was indeed quite substantial, enough for him to eat for at least two to three days

Just as Tao Xiaowu had just finished, there was a light sound of two pops in the air, and the talismans drawn on the walls and floor completely lost their effectiveness

Two mountain spirits revealed themselves, sniffed around, and said: "That person has escaped, the scent is very faint, he should be over a hundred miles away!"

Tao Xiaowu did not know that it was not that the talisman he drew was too weak

However, at that moment, the sound of a rooster crowing suddenly came from a distance

Soon, it will be possible to see objects faintly

In the midst of the hand gestures, a new talisman is drawn within a few feet around oneself

As the long spear gradually pierced through the sword light of the talisman, even if Tao Xiaowu continued to chant spells, it would be of no use whatsoever

Good

He just left not long ago, around noon

It was almost nightfall when the whirlwind arrived at the dilapidated shrine just two days later

Tao Xiaowu has already escaped the country and is no longer within their jurisdiction

At this moment, Tao Xiaowu is certainly going in the opposite direction, moving far away from Hengyin City to speak of it!

When they finally managed to find out the whereabouts of Tao Xiaowu and located the dilapidated shrine, Tao Xiaowu had long since departed

He vaguely remembered that the mountain spirit seemed to claim to be a subordinate of Lord Hengtian

He is quite lucky! Another mountain spirit feels somewhat unwilling.

However, it turns out that Tao Xiaowu did not come to this city gate at all

Fortunately, after the crowing of the rooster, although the sky remains dark, it will not be long before the eastern horizon begins to brighten with a fish-belly white glow

At noon, Tao Xiaowu had already walked several dozen miles away, gnawing on the leftover dog meat from yesterday while enjoying the mountain spring water

For a moment, Tao Xiaowu did not know what to do

Tao Xiaowu learned a few skills from that dream, and at this moment, he did not dare to be negligent. He hurriedly sat cross-legged and silently recited: "Heaven and Earth, the Mysterious Sect, the source of all energies. Broadly cultivate through countless tribulations, to verify my divine powers. Within and beyond the Three Realms, only the Dao is supreme. My body is suffused with golden light, reflecting upon me..."

Early the next morning, these individuals came to take Tao Xiaowu back to pay for his life

Many times, perhaps just by drinking a ladle of cold water, one could succumb to dysentery and die

Rather, the two mountain spirits outside are the ghost officials under the command of the Yin Master of Heng Mountain. They are quite formidable, and it is through their continuous assaults that these talismans have begun to disappear

I ran this far in one breath, and I don't even know if I can escape those ghosts and spirits pursuing me! This time, I really went too far; it's all my fault for being momentarily greedy!

Tao Xiaowu's heart suddenly sank to the bottom, filled with despair

At present, the two mountain spirits transformed into a whirlwind and departed into the depths of the witch's domain

As for which mountain spirits have escaped now, he does not know

If it is an ordinary ghost, his talismans would have no effect on it

Ugly, resembling a night demon or evil spirit

Because Tao Xiaowu unexpectedly discovered that the cinnabar talismans he had drawn on the wall and the ground were emitting faint blue smoke, which also caused the color of the cinnabar to quickly age and fade.

Can eat or eat desperately