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Chapter 279: Chapter 181 The Bone Burying Ground Doesn’t Mind an Extra Registered Disciple_2 Chapter 279: Chapter 181 The Bone Burying Ground Doesn’t Mind an Extra Registered Disciple_2 Those who play tricks with gods and ghosts naturally emerge in endless streams.

Father Zhang found it difficult to rebut, but that elderly gentleman firmly believed in Zhang Ping’an.

The reason, naturally, is that Zhang Ping’an was the best cultivation prospect in the Zhang family!

In his view, anyone who went to Nepal could be deceived, except for Zhang Ping’an.

Because this youngster, was one with great fortune!

Upon hearing the elderly man’s words,

The faces of the others present began to look rather displeased.

However, as they were conversing, the light outside the window suddenly dimmed.

Father Zhang, seeking to lighten the mood, suddenly exclaimed as he frowned slightly at the window:

“Is it going to rain, or why does it look so ominously dark?”

“Right, it’s almost nine o’clock, why hasn’t a nurse come to do the checkup?”

“I’ll go ask the nurse.”

Father Zhang said, and then walked to the door.

Click!

He opened the door.

Finding only darkness in front of him, he hesitated before sticking his head out to look at the hospital corridor. His expression suddenly froze, and he slowly stepped back, gently closing the door.

Once fully back in the ward, he spoke in a hoarse voice:

“Why… why is it also so dark outside?”

“And filled with an unclear black fog!”

“Has… has Ping’an brought people with him?”

“Black fog? You haven’t secretly practiced and hallucinated, have you?”

Hearing this, the old man’s second daughter, who was close to Father Zhang, walked over and opened the door.

Then, everyone heard the woman’s screams.

She had just opened the door when she saw a figure in a black robe, emitting black qi, standing there.

Not to mention the squeaking sounds coming from the black fog behind him, but also pairs of blood-red eyes emerged, staring at them.

Scared, a few of the more timid ones immediately sat down on the floor of the ward.

What made them feel even more eerie was the sounds.

The doctors and nurses on this floor seemed to have vanished altogether, with not a single one appearing.

Rat Taoist swept his gaze over these people and looked towards the patient.

The only one among them, an old man wearing a breathing mask, looked at him with excitement surpassing fear.

It seemed, the desire for life made him treat everything unbelievable as a lifesaver?

Su Ping waved his hand, making many of the red eyes in the black fog recede.

He then lightly shook his sleeve, and a black package flew out and rapidly enlarged.

As the package landed and unfolded automatically, the Zhang family saw the groggy Zhang Ping’an inside.

Zhang Ping’an felt the light, realizing he must have landed.

He felt a bit nauseous and uncomfortable, but otherwise, he was fine, only a bit regretful that he had not experienced the sensation of flying.

After a few seconds, Zhang Ping’an regained his five senses, widened his eyes, and found himself appearing in his grandfather’s ward.

He came to his senses, quickly stood up, and began introducing Rat Taoist.

After Zhang Ping’an had finished,

Su Ping then slowly approached the bedside.

Meanwhile, wisps of black qi also spread from the opened door.

The red eyes also regathered in the black fog at the doorway, staring at the people in the ward.

“Do not be afraid, I have come here merely to inquire about some things.”

“Cough, cough, cough!”

The elderly man on the bed struggled to sit up, removed his breathing mask, and stretched a faint smile across his pale face.

Being old but wise, upon seeing Rat Taoist’s appearance, he knew his grandson had brought an Evil Cultivator.

And hearing Zhang Ping’an’s introduction,

The old man felt his heart skip, suddenly realizing that everyone in the ward, in a sense, had become hostages tied to his own fate!

This… truly was the method of an evil sect from the non-righteous paths!

Speaking mildly and politely, but in reality, they had long been coercing behind the scenes.

With things having reached this point, he had no choice but to gather all his strength and say:

“Please proceed with your inquiries, old man will certainly spare no truth!”

“Then, my thanks.”

Su Ping nodded slightly and, using his divine sense, swept through the old man’s body, infusing a trace of spiritual energy to preserve his life.

Lest he fall unconscious halfway through the conversation, which would be unfortunate.

Su Ping took out the bronze statue.

After the elderly man showed an expression of realization, despite his old age, he answered Su Ping’s questions clearly and concisely.

And it turned out Su Ping’s guess was not far off.

This object comes from a large underground ancient tomb associated with Taoism.

No wonder this old man could guarantee it was genuine.

Moreover, according to the old man, the ancient tomb was not excavated but was instead protected and sealed after some discussion.

Therefore, many items should still be buried underground.

Su Ping actually wasn’t interested in those antiques buried under the ground.

What he cared about was whether the radiation source that might have affected the bronze statue was still there.

Or perhaps it had also been taken out, like this bronze statue.

Therefore, besides the exact location of the underground palace,

Su Ping learned from the old man about the origins of a few other items that had been taken out along with this bronze statue.

After silently memorizing all the information,

and comparing it with the data collected from President Huang during this period,

Su Ping confirmed that the other party had probably not deceived him.

Because an ancient sword mentioned by the old man matched the description.

That was a fragment of a Magic Sword used in Taoism,

which also had been offered and delivered a short time ago.

It was confirmed to be authentic, but it showed no mana reaction and was obviously not as close to the radiation source as the bronze statue was.

But because of its authenticity, it had also been photographed and documented by President Huang’s team.

The history recorded matched exactly what the old man had provided from a certain family.

So, Su Ping asked the old man,

“If this trip proves fruitful, I owe you a favor.”

“What… do you plan to do with this favor?”

“Is it to cure the disease in your body?”

The old man, moved by the words, hesitated and asked,

“If the disease in my body can be cured, how many more years can I live?”

“How many more years?”

Su Ping chuckled lightly and estimated,

“Even if you were free of all diseases, because your vitality was severely depleted in your early years, your lifespan is almost ended, perhaps you could enjoy another year or two.”

“Enjoy another one or two years?”

The old man gave a bittersweet smile, his gaze turning to Zhang Ping’an, who was bowing his head.

“Is it possible to exchange this favor for a request of mine?”

“I… hope the Taoist might accept my grandson into your esteemed Dharma Method?”

“Even as a registered disciple would be fine.”

The old man had barely finished speaking when Zhang Ping’an suddenly opened his eyes wide in disbelief.

The others also showed subtle changes in expression but quickly realized that this was the best option for the Zhang family.

Compared to an old man who could only live a couple more years,

a Registered Disciple of a mysterious power… undoubtedly held a more promising future!

“Hahaha!”

The Rat Taoist laughed.

After glancing around, a black mist began to surround him:

“I agree, I will give him a chance! If that kid truly has the Spirit Root, the Bone Burying Ground wouldn’t mind having one more registered disciple!”

As soon as these words were uttered,

the room lights flickered a few times.

The black mist receded like the tide.

It was at this moment that a doctor and a nurse, looking baffled, pushed a cart in, annoyed to see the old man sitting up.

They were also puzzled as to why they couldn’t find this hospital room just now.

…

The affairs of the Zhang family, naturally, could not be concealed, or rather, there was no intention to conceal them.

Soon, those above were aware that people behind President Huang came personally for the bronze statue to inquire about the matter.

Consequently, they enhanced the management and security at major museums.

Meanwhile, those who were initially hesitant about offering treasures, upon learning that Zhang Ping’an might become a registered disciple, seemed to finally see a path for an ordinary person to become Transcendent,

and agreed to try offering their treasured collections.

On the other hand, they also increased their investment in antiques and similar items.

This was reflected in the community as the once subdued treasure hunting industry heated up again.

Many veteran masters were hired with substantial sums to come out of retirement and lead their disciples in scouring rural areas for overlooked treasures.

While these subsequent developments were just beginning to ferment,

Su Ping first visited a museum in another location to personally verify that another item was not what was needed,

before proceeding to the location of the underground palace.