Above the Great Dao
Chapter 425 - 206: The Treasure of the Gate: Cardinal_2

Chapter 425: Chapter 206: The Treasure of the Gate: Cardinal_2

The fox spirits of Hu Village had barely settled their frightened spirits when they hastily began cleaning up Hu Village. Inside and outside the village lay many skins left by the Evil Spirit, various in kind, all drained of their Spirit. However, the skins were tough and could fetch a good sum of money.

Busy with their tasks till the middle of the night, just when they were weary, suddenly there came a rustling noise from outside the village. Following the sound, the fox spirits spotted a puppet emerging from the bushes.

The puppet was only the size of a palm, with clear facial features and freely moving joints, exquisitely carved.

Upon seeing them, the puppet hurriedly hid in the bushes, but these fox spirits, incredibly cunning, immediately darted into the bushes. They surrounded and captured it.

This puppet was neither Evil nor Spirit; it could walk and move like a living person, and its eyeballs could move too.

It was even dressed in clothing, quite miniature, but the clothes had been torn when the foxes captured it.

The foxes were amazed to see a door on its back; when they opened it, they saw the puppet’s insides actually had organs, all wooden, driven by gears, spinning smoothly and neatly crafted.

Chen Shi was resting when they disturbed him; coming over, he saw the puppet looking up at him and suddenly it spoke, "Are you Chen Shi? I am Master Situ of the Lu Ban Sect; I have finally found you."

Chen Shi examined the puppet and praised, "Master Situ, what Skill is this? You can control the puppet to speak; it’s truly ingenious."

The puppet proudly said, "This is the Yanshi Skill, which can create people. I have made three hundred and sixty Mechanicians that have dispersed in all directions to locate you. Has my Skill surpassed your Flying Sword Bird Transformation?"

Chen Shi smiled slightly, "Each has its merits. But your Skill poses little threat to me."

The puppet fell silent for a moment then admitted, "Your Skill is the way of transformation, able to control so many birds to strike and kill people; its power is formidable, indeed greater than mine. If I control Mechanicians to fight people, I can only control seven. Chen Shi, you have opposed the son repeatedly; I have already set a trap banquet at Yudou Pass and invite you to attend. If you are brave enough, come join today at noon!"

Chen Shi shook his head, "I won’t go."

The puppet roared in anger, "I invite you, and you refuse?"

"I refuse."

Chen Shi shook his head, "You mentioned it’s a trap banquet; surely you’ve arranged a deadly trap, why should I go?"

The puppet was infuriated, yelling, "I am the only one at Yudou Pass; will you come or not? Aren’t you trying to eliminate the son’s influence? I am that influence! Now I give you the chance! Come and eliminate me. I also seek revenge for my mother; it’s a win-win!"

Chen Shi smiled, "Alright, I will go."

The puppet asked eagerly, "When will you come?"

"I’ll be there at noon," Chen Shi replied.

The puppet warned angrily, "If you don’t come by noon, I’ll come and kill you!"

Chen Shi firmly said, "You wait for me alone; it’s a perfect chance to kill you. Don’t worry, I’ll definitely be there on time."

The puppet leaped from Chen Shi’s palm and quickly scurried back into the bushes. frёewebηovel.cѳm

Chen Shi plucked a hair from his head and blew on it; the hair transformed into a cricket, which hopped into the bushes and followed the puppet.

"I’ll take a nap,"

Chen Shi said to Hu Feifei, "Call me after the hour of the Snake."

Hu Feifei agreed, and Chen Shi went back to sleep until the hour of the Snake, by which time it was already broad daylight, and the fox spirits had finished their breakfast. Then, Hu Feifei woke him up.

Chen Shi washed up, had his breakfast, then tidied up his clothes, washed his face, feeling refreshed, and told Hu Feifei, "Feifei, stay in the village, keep Nannan safe, I’ll be back soon."

Hu Feifei said, "Don’t you need me to follow along? Our Fox Clan also has skilled fighters!"

Chen Shi laughed, "I’m not going there to fight. There’s no need for you to follow. Black Pot, let’s go!"

He left the wooden cart in Hu Village and quickly departed with Black Pot.

"Not going to fight?"

Hu Feifei was puzzled, "Then what is he going there for?"

Yudou Pass was located to the north of Yudou City, near Henggong Mountain, named after the mountain peaks resembling a mountain gate, signifying the entrance to the mountain closes from here. Hence it was called Yudou Pass.

This place was a deserted market that used to be bustling as a small town, and during market days, villagers from nearby would flock here.

But after the dry nurse’s death, the town declined, some of its people moved away, and some were killed by the Evil Spirit. The place became more desolate, with dilapidated houses everywhere, not a soul in sight.

Yet at the town center, Situ Wen sat proudly in the middle of the road, waiting for Chen Shi.

Situ Wen was a robust man with sun-darkened skin and broad shoulders due to his years of labor outdoors, his hands were rough and large.

The Lu Ban Sect had long been a clan of construction craftsmen, passing down the crafts of building and machinery from generation to generation, and by the time of Situ Wen, it was unclear how many generations had passed. Despite experiencing many catastrophes, the Lu Ban Sect had survived, making it a very ancient sect.

Many unique and ancient Skills existed within the sect, but by Situ Wen’s generation, many were lost.

Especially in recent years, as Evil Spirits increased and the common folks lacked money to build houses, the business of the Lu Ban Sect had also declined.

Situ Wen raised his hand, and numerous puppets walked over, sitting in the shadows.

These were his created Mechanicians, numerous in number and excellent for searching for people.

"That damn Chen Shi isn’t here yet!"

Situ Wen, growing impatient, roared, "If he doesn’t come by noon, I will destroy the villages and pull out their roots, and catch all those foxes in one fell swoop!"