Killing Dao Fruit
Chapter 152 - 149: Bodhisattva Sells Divine Position, Wang Yuan Makes a Profit

Chapter 152: Chapter 149: Bodhisattva Sells Divine Position, Wang Yuan Makes a Profit

"At most half a year, there must be a great disaster throughout the north?!"

Chewing on Old Xu’s words, Wang Yuan’s expression grew solemn.

Combining the prophecy of Winter Official Country with what Xu Zhenzhi had said, he could almost draw a relatively complete conclusion.

— Guided by the "One-Eyed Stone Man," the "Yunhe Bridge Falling Dragon" is very likely to occur within half a year.

Half a year, for such a decay, influencing the situation of a whole country, could already be considered fleeting.

Moreover,

This deceit object’s taboo was exactly like the previous disaster-level "Weird · Singing Rhyme Child."

As an individual, regardless of what you do or don’t do, it utterly doesn’t matter, because what triggers the taboo is never a mere mortal individual.

But rather, it is most likely the rise and fall of an entire human dynasty!

With the "Dragon Qi Prohibition" barrier gradually collapsing,

More and more powerful "Weird," currently in a dormant state, might be passively triggered by "Precept Taboo" and then awaken.

In the end, those more than a dozen "Heavenly Officials," hanging high outside the "Heavenly Gate" on the "Killing Tree," might actually enter the fray themselves.

"Exactly! Such a great disaster definitely has the destructive power to affect an entire country.

In the history of the Yan Han, Luoyang City, as the original source of dragon energy, was destroyed five times, and the mouth of the Turbid River downstream to the sea also changed its course five times; we cannot rule out the possibility of a sixth occurrence!

By then, the entire Turbid River Basin might suffer tremendously, with countless people perishing in the bellies of fish and crustaceans."

Xu Zhenzhi, having great confidence in his "Mountain and Sea Qi Method," responded decisively.

Of course, because he did not know the prophecy regarding the fallen dragon at the canal bridge, he could only guess based on the worst possibility—"Turbid River changing its course."

However,

Not only did he fail to see any hint of panic on Wang Yuan’s face, but this young man seemed to have breathed a deep sigh of relief instead.

"Mr. Xu, having you say that, I feel somewhat relieved now."

Kidding around,

Knowing his own limits, Wang Yuan was clearly aware.

However,

He indeed had to take up his post in Yunhe County, where he needed to search for the family of a little ghost girl and find his long-lost concubine.

But this calamity targeted not just him!

After all, hadn’t he donned this "Imperial Dragon Guard" uniform exactly for such a time?

If he couldn’t beat it, shaking people off wasn’t an option now.

The more obvious the signs of a great disaster, the more severe its consequences, the higher the probability that the Court would send upper echelon forces to manage the aftermath, the more he could leverage to transform the calamity!

Regardless of whether there’s a contraction of "Dragon Qi Technique" or not,

The core inevitably cannot abandon the entire north, including Yunjing City like they abandoned Luoyang, they could only choose to confront the "One-Eyed Stone Man" head-on.

Although Wang Yuan held the prophecy given by Nie Hongying, those cultivating Ghost Dao couldn’t even enter Yunjing City, the core of dragon energy,

Let alone meet the Great Sacrificial Officer or even the Emperor himself to pass on the intelligence.

But, thinking from another angle,

Considering the level of "One-Eyed Stone Man," for the Great Yan Dynasty, the largest force in Red County Divine Land,

In such a matter concerning the destiny of a country, could it possibly only send about a hundred second realm "Daoist Soldiers" and one third realm "Dao General" to handle it?

Although still somewhat uncertain, reflecting internally on Nie Hongying, who was fervently helping him cultivate, Wang Yuan’s gaze couldn’t help but turn somewhat sympathetic.

’The backgrounds and circumstances of my own three female ghosts are each more tragic than the last.

Although, I am also very miserable.’

Meanwhile,

Although Xu Zhenzhi was proficient in "Qi Observation Skill," under Wang Yuan’s heavy disguise, he failed to discern the "Qiu Tiger" official energy on him,

And being cautious about speaking more deeply due to shallow relations, although very curious, he didn’t ask if he had any secret plans.

At this moment,

Ding—!

A chime sounded in the hall.

Basking in Wang Yuan’s glory, all the demonic outsiders who had just thoroughly enjoyed a whole fish feast looked up in the direction from which the sound came.

A Daoist dressed in a white robe and wearing a lotus crown took his seat on the Dharma platform in the center of the yard.

His left hand was wrapped with a string of Buddha beads, his right hand held a horsetail whisk made of silver threads, and his round arms protruded from his sleeves.

It might look odd on someone else, but in the various branches of "No-Life Dao," this mix of monk, Daoist, and layman was the norm.

But appearance is only superficial.

The circle of three-foot "Dharma Light" emanating around this person plainly indicated that the host of this minor Dragon Gate Meeting was a Yellow Seal Mage!

Making a grand entrance at the climax,

He bowed to the crowd and said in a loud voice:

"Fellow Daoists, I am Yu Jiezi from ’Three Yang Sect,’ at your service. I am here specifically on the orders of our Sect Master Marshal Honglian Zi, my Senior Brother, to preside over this ’Dragon Gate Meeting’..."

Beside him, Xu Zhenzhi quietly explained to Wang Yuan:

"’No-Life Dao’ has the most formidable presence among the dozen or so sects, with countless large and small branches.

Three Yang, Golden Zen, Wuwei, Dragon Flower, Returning Origin, Yuandun, Hongyang, Jingkong, Great Success, Hunyuan, Smell, Luodao... and so on—there are dozens of well-known and surname-possessing branches."

Although they all worship the "No-Life Buddha," there is not a single Taoist Master who can command everyone in the mortal world. Each Sect Master Marshal operates independently.

In the northern region of the Great Yan, the most significant force is the "Three Yang Sect," originated by Taoist Yu Jiezi.

Backed by the "White Sun Bodhisattva," also known as the "Green Seal Strange Immortal," its leadership mainly comprises three senior brothers: Master Red Lotus, Qing Yezi, and Yu Jiezi, all of whom are high-ranking mages.

Moreover, there are quite a few protectors in the sect at the Mage Realm, with the most notorious being the "Inverted Taoist," whose power is extremely formidable."

At this moment, after Taoist Yu Jiezi finished his introductory remarks on stage, he raised his hand and summoned dozens of white jade talismans from a talismanic treasure bag at his waist.

Utilizing the Object Manipulation Ability inherent to the Yin God Realm, he suspended them in mid-air, radiating a brilliant treasure light.

Wang Yuan narrowed his eyes.

"Is this... the White Sun Bodhisattva’s talisman, given to the ’Dragon Lord’ to control the clouds and the rain? There are still so many?!"

Immediately, one could clearly hear many spirit monsters in the audience gulping at the sight of these talismans.

"Many aquatic fellow cultivators gathered here must be here for this, so I won’t beat around the bush.

The ’White Sun Bodhisattva’s’ bestowed ’Earth God Talisman’ will now start the bidding, and the highest bidder will win.

With the Bodhisattva’s mana blessing, within the Turbid River Basin, this talisman represents a divine position of an Earth God.

You can enjoy a land’s blood meal, and soon you may have the opportunity to pass through the ’Dragon Gate’ and transform into a true divine dragon!"

Wang Yuan looked up intently and noticed that these talismans were generally similar to the one from the catfish spirit.

The front featured the seated statue of a One-Eyed Stone Man, and the back said "Controlling Clouds and Rain," but with an additional inscription of a river segment.

From the Dragon Gate in Hejin County down to Yanghe Village, Fish-Dragon Stronghold, Wenxing Dam, Mo Pond, Qianpo Village... all the way to the last one near the sea entrance in Baixi Village of Yunhe County.

These river segments were mostly small villages and strongholds, with only a few expanding to the size of a township.

There were a total of thirty-six talismans for thirty-six river segments.

The "No-Life Dao" obviously controlled more than just these thirty-six areas, but only these had vacancies at the "Dragon Lord" position.

"Indeed, after leaving Chen Family Village last night, my ’Yin Morality’ hardly increased.

It just shows that the crisis in Chen Family Village wasn’t actually resolved after I killed the catfish spirit.

In the entire Turbid River Basin, the territories with villages that are being worshiped are limited, but the number of demons is countless.

Whenever there’s a vacancy, it will immediately be filled by newcomers.

The death of a catfish spirit really doesn’t matter in the grand scheme of things."

Because any creature like softshell turtles or flood dragons can attempt to cross the "Dragon Gate."

Now, many capable creatures in the river, including turtles, shrimps, and crabs, all want to consume the "Holy Infant Pill" along the banks to prepare for the Leaping Dragon Gate, so these talismans were sure to sell.

Realizing that his efforts had been in vain, Wang Yuan felt somewhat frustrated.

Country folks can only rely on demons for survival, which is a systemic social issue in the Divine Deceit World.

Even a Corpse Dissection Immortal of the fourth realm stepping into the mortal world can’t solve it with Divine Power Skills.

"Before the Dragon Gate opens, this will be the last time; after this, even if you want to buy, there won’t be any opportunity left."

"1300 taels!"

"1500 taels!"

"..."

As Taoist Yu Jiezi stoked the flames one last time, a group of turtles, shrimps, and crabs immediately began clamoring and bidding fiercely.

Because, unless one wants to completely turn into something "Weird," no cultivators from any sect can afford to be without the continuous supply of "Earth Spirit Qi" from the mundane secular world.

Therefore, gold and silver treasures are universally applicable in both the immortal and mortal realms.

Especially for the worldly powerful "No-Life Dao," there’s never such a thing as too much wealth.

Soon.

A fish-shaped demon, obviously mutated from a human, snapped up the first white jade talisman for two thousand five hundred taels.

Then came the second, the third...

Although these demons felt the pinch, it concerned their future, and no matter how painful, they had no choice but to willingly pay.

Yet, as the number of talismans dwindled and the prices soared, they frantically sought money from those around them.

The yard immediately became a hubbub of noise.

But where could one find so many generous acquaintances in such a short time?

At this moment.

"Ahem..."

Wang Yuan coughed softly to draw the attention of several nearby spirit monsters and took out a few golden ingots from his pocket, placing them on the table with a chuckle:

"I guess... you all must be in desperate need of money right now.

Come, lend at a rate of nine coming and thirteen going, who wants to borrow? Fast hands get it, slow hands miss it!"

Inside the [Deceit Object · Money Box], there remained some silver coins collected before, after the blast of [Money Sword Qi].

They came in handy right here.

Having collected the life-saving money, life and death were not in their own hands!

If the victims return the money to the owner within three days, or directly discard it after handling, or give it for free to someone else, they will be unharmed.

But if they choose to keep it or spend it directly, they will be deemed to have agreed to the deal, consenting to sell their lives to the [Life Trading Coin], unable to defy any orders from the master.

[Precept Two: The target for long-term enslavement can be up to twelve people, up to the mid-stage of Red Seal, not limited to humans, demons, spirits, ghosts, and monsters are all feasible.

Note: Enslaving the benevolent will greatly damage Yin Morality. Caution, caution.]

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