Monster Chronicles: My Daoist Skill Comes from Mythology
Chapter 204 - 190: Heretics Visit, Moon Brick Trade

Chapter 204: Chapter 190: Heretics Visit, Moon Brick Trade

"I will ask you one last time. Are you truly willing?"

Song Lin asked.

The outcome is not for him to decide, but for this boy before him to choose.

Xuanke Temple does not forbid romantic attachments, and Song Lin sees no need to interfere in his disciples’ private matters.

The reason for leaving the decision to Shi Yinhua was not to determine right or wrong.

Whether he agrees or not, his reaction would reveal the nature of his mind.

If there is a "correct" answer, it would depend on Shi Yinhua’s reasoning.

Shi Yinhua was sweating, his gaze confused, and his heart torn with indecision.

The paths of humans and demons are different, and even among demons and beasts, there is a vast divide.

A demon, before transformation, lacks much wisdom; everything is driven by instinct. Only after education can a demon develop basic values.

The past can be overlooked; bygones could remain bygones.

Thinking this, Shi Yinhua’s heart grew clearer.

He decided to trust his feelings and the bond between them.

Shi Yinhua’s expression became calm, his gaze clear, as he said, "Temple master, I’ve made up my mind. I am willing!"

"Good! Quite resolute." Song Lin laughed, stepping forward to pat Shi Yinhua on the shoulder. "Certain matters should not be swayed by others’ opinions. There is no right or wrong—follow your heart."

"I have learned greatly." Shi Yinhua etched this deeply within his heart.

From this day forward, armies may gather, but his resolve would remain unshaken.

"By the way."

"What is it?"

"The Heavenly Fox Clan doesn’t work like this. The clan’s matron selects spiritually gifted cubs among wild foxes for cultivation from a young age. Before transformation, they usually retain their Primordial Yin and Yang." Song Lin grinned mischievously.

"This..." Shi Yinhua was momentarily speechless, then smiled faintly. "It doesn’t matter anymore."

"Come, let’s go handle the matter of the Fox Clan’s allegiance."

Song Lin’s explanation had some exaggeration to it.

Not all demons bear such qualities.

Primordial Yin and Yang are exceedingly important during the Qi Refinement stage, for both humans and demons.

The more established demon clans are born directly into transformation, inherently bypassing the challenges of their beastly period.

For clans with less foundation, demons are born with spiritual wisdom, and as long as someone nurtures them, they will not easily lose their Primordial Yin.

Demon clans like the Heavenly Fox Cave, if not highly established, are at least insightful. Typically, they carefully select and rigorously train their beasts during their primitive stage.

Those lacking in talent are mostly relegated to the mountains to breed as wild beasts.

Thus, demon clans and beasts are not always of the same kin.

Just moments ago, Huu Fei and others were still draped in fox pelts.

Most likely, these were stripped from wild foxes.

Within the Fox Clan, demons and beasts are strictly divided. Wild beasts have no right to dwell in the Heavenly Fox Cave. After all, without intelligence, they might defecate anywhere inside.

Only foxes with spiritual aptitude may reside there.

The remaining wild foxes serve the singular purpose of propagating the species.

Exiting the forest alongside Shi Yinhua, Song Lin made a rough count: a total of sixty-five spiritual foxes and three transformed foxes.

"Temple master!" The three transformed foxes noticed Song Lin’s arrival and greeted him with slight bows.

"No need for formalities. Are these all the members?"

"Originally, there were fifteen transformed demon foxes. They all perished in the battle against the Golden Toad Demon King..."

Upon saying this, Granny Huu looked as if she was about to cry.

"My condolences. I have decided to integrate you into the Taoist Temple; the Yin Soil at the rear mountain shall be your residence."

The group ascended a cloud and departed, with Song Lin and Granny Huu trailing behind.

"Additionally... I have a Divine Medium Immortal Technique to offer for your cultivation."

Song Lin verbally described the functions of this cultivation method.

The immortal families select disciples and form connections with them.

Whether one or multiple disciples, true essence and True Qi are exchanged by the disciples to grant the immortals the power to act.

The relationship is mutually beneficial. Song Lin’s technique included possession as well as transmitting spells to a medium boy via consciousness.

Granny Huu held this gift like a treasure. The serene and moral practices of cultivation would always surpass the sinister ways of absorbing True Essence and Qi.

This technique, "Divine Medium Immortal Technique," had no sinister undertones. Moreover, it allowed energy absorption, so why resist?

On top of that, the discipleship relationship cultivated through this method could extend for generations, binding both parties closely. Betrayal would not be a concern. freewebnøvel.coɱ

The temple master before her amazed her with the resources he offered.

"Thank you, temple master. You have changed the destiny of our clan." Granny Huu held back tears and bowed deeply once again.

The relationship between the Fox Clan and Human Clan would soon usher in a new era.

"To each their needs, haha! Let us advance together and share in greater glory ahead!"

"Yes!"

Granny Huu was actually at the Core Formation stage and had lived for over 1,200 years, nearing the end of her life.

Her power was far from optimal, likely only about thirty percent of her peak strength.

Still, Core Formation was Core Formation.

"By the way, True Qi must not be excessively absorbed, and disciples must first receive a talisman to be qualified to bond with immortal families. Otherwise, it violates the rules."

"Receive a talisman? Demons can obtain talismans too?" Granny Huu had never heard of such a thing.

"Of course they can. However, you may only receive the Child Talisman and the Child General Talisman."

Song Lin, for now, could only grant talismans to Taoist disciples and Qi Refining Taoists; anything higher would require receiving talismans within the forest.

Granting talismans to demons during the Qi Refinement stage would be too controversial. His current reputation was not yet significant enough to gain widespread approval.

Thus, after careful thought, granting Child Talismans for the time being seemed most prudent.

The Child Talisman rarely drew attention, yet it could summon anywhere from twenty to a hundred Taoist Soldiers to assist and provide a monthly allowance of dharma coins.

Once Song Lin ascended to the position of Taoist, he could then implement reforms.

However, Song Lin certainly would not act as a selfless saint advocating for peace between humans and demons.

In the end, those who aligned themselves with humans and relied on them would thrive; those who opposed humans would perish. It was as simple as that.

The group returned to the Taoist Temple.

The stationed Taoist disciples came forward to greet them.

"Temple master, someone has come to visit!"

"Who?"

"Elders from the forest. They are in the Guest Hall."

"Good." Song Lin instantly understood why these visitors had come: to seek guidance.

He instructed Shi Yinhua to settle the Fox Clan members, then headed alone to the Guest Hall.

Within the Guest Hall, three Taoists sat solemnly.

Two were dressed in the usual Taoist attire, while the third wore armor, his hand resting on a treasure sword, emanating an intense battlefield aura.

"Greetings, fellow Taoists!"

Song Lin stepped forward and greeted them.

Seeing the magical talisman jade token at Song Lin’s waist, the three exchanged glances, their expressions filled with astonishment.

Before their arrival, they had presumed the author of the Rampant Soldier Method essay would be a venerable, white-haired Taoist. They did not expect someone so young.

"Greetings, Mr. Song."

"I am Po Jun, temple master of General Mountain." The armored Taoist spoke.

"I am Xianlu, scripture master of Yunlong Forest."

"I am Yang Ji, merit officer of the Sun, Moon, Five Star Mansion’s Jiazi Brigade." The Yangji Taoist was quite unique, possessing only one eye.

It wasn’t that one eye was blind; it was simply that he was born with a single eye centered on his forehead.

After some polite exchanges, the truth emerged.

These individuals were participants in the previous Divine General’s Meeting and had come specifically to learn from Song Lin’s expertise.

The group discussed and exchanged methods of refining soldiers, all overwhelmed by Song Lin’s vast knowledge.

At this point, the one-eyed Yang Ji stood up and said, "To be honest, I have come today with a request. As the merit officer of the Jiazi Brigade, refining soldiers consumes much of my time. Would you be willing to teach me a faster method of refining soldiers? I will offer a great reward."

The other two shared similar expressions.

Song Lin smiled lightly and said, "That is simple. I possess a divine artifact that can quickly refine soldiers and enhance their vitality. This item is none other than..."

"The Moon Brick!"

"The Moon Brick?"