My Divine Pet Enables Me To Become The Biggest Winner
Chapter 182 - 180: Bat Taoist (Part 2)_1

Chapter 182: Chapter 180: Bat Taoist (Part 2)_1

Prince Henry’s territory happens to be on one side of Nine Caves Lake, comprising 30% as per the division made by the Great Wood Ancestor back in the day.

At that time, the area around Nine Caves Lake was extremely barren, and the population of the Wood Dynasty was mainly concentrated near the capital.

Later, as the area continued to develop, Nine Caves Lake became a land of abundant fish and grains, and Prince Henry’s family became the richest vassal king.

In fact, from the perspective of Owen Bertram, a traversing cultivator, it was clear that at this point, Prince Henry either had to voluntarily exchange his fertile land for poorer territory or start a rebellion.

Wind and Rain Mountain was located to the southwest of Nine Caves Lake. A market town named "Little Merchant Gathering" had formed at the foot of the mountain, relying on the Broken-Star Sect. Bat Taoist had built a Taoist temple outside the small town.

After Nathan Lane arrived at Little Merchant Gathering, he arranged a false identity for himself as a medicinal herb merchant. He inquired about prices in the market, pretending to be a "big businessman," while taking the opportunity to find out more about the surrounding situation.

In the evening, Nathan Lane said to the Mechanical Dao Soldier, "Let’s go and explore Bat Taoist’s Taoist temple tonight."

"I’ve already asked around. There is only Bat Taoist and his three little apprentices in that Taoist temple — there won’t be any hidden personnel. People can be hidden, but the daily supplies used cannot be faked. The food purchased in the temple is only enough for the four of them."

"I infer that they have another place to train Dao soldiers, and the Taoist temple is only where Bat Taoist lives."

The Mechanical Dao Soldier offered no opinion but followed Nathan Lane under the cover of night to the outside of the small Taoist temple. Nathan Lane took out a black cloth to mask his face and was about to call for Bert Jamal, but he noticed that the other party was standing with his hands behind his back, without any intention of concealing himself.

"Jamal?"

The Mechanical Dao Soldier held Nathan Lane’s collar and turned him to face one direction: "Little Fourth, do you see the stone beasts on both sides of the entrance?"

"I see them."

"Those are two Stone Statue Soldiers."

Turning to another direction: "Little Fourth, do you see a small pond in the courtyard with several red carp in it?"

"I see it."

"Those are Monster Soldiers."

Turning right: "Do you see the plants that look like climbing vines crawling up the wall from the fence to the backyard?"

"I see them."

"Those are Spirit Plant Soldiers."

Nathan Lane glared in astonishment, stuttering, "You mean, the small Taoist temple, which I thought only housed four people, is actually very well-defended, and the place where they train their Dao soldiers could be right here?"

The Mechanical Dao Soldier put him down: "That’s right."

Nathan Lane felt like a frostbitten eggplant, somewhat discouraged. He didn’t know the world of cultivators well enough.

Yet, he was still a little annoyed. Why did the divine envoy, Jamal, always like to hold onto his collar and spin him around? What kind of habit was this?

Wasn’t he tall enough already? Couldn’t he just point out what he wanted Nathan Lane to see and not treat him like a child’s toy?

"Forget it, let’s call it a night and head back," Nathan Lane concluded with a lesson in his heart. In the future, when analyzing cases, he would consult more with Jamal and take the special abilities of cultivators into consideration.

As he turned to leave, another hand grabbed his collar and pulled him back, positioning him to face the Taoist temple again.

Nathan Lane was about to explode in anger, staring furiously at Jamal. The Mechanical Dao Soldier looked somewhat puzzled as to why Nathan Lane was staring at him.

"There’s no rush to leave," Owen Bertram said. "I’ve pointed out the locations of these Dao soldiers, but I haven’t said we can’t go in."

Nathan Lane was taken aback: "We can go in?"

Standing there, Owen Bertram could confirm that Bat Taoist’s attainments in Dao soldier techniques were extraordinary!

In the mouths of several guest chieftains, Bat Taoist was not highly regarded. They felt that the resources Prince Henry invested in Bat Taoist far exceeded those in the Ghost Breeder, which was a mistake.

That was because, based on their own interests, they subconsciously belittled Bat Taoist.

Dao soldier techniques are also divided into several major categories, and even overlap with the Ghost Breeder: Ghoul Soldiers. But without a doubt, "Mechanical Dao Soldiers" are the best.

Because whether it’s Taoist Soldiers, Variant Soldiers, or Ghost Spirit Soldiers, due to their nature, there is a limit to their strength. Mechanical Dao Soldiers, however, can break through that ceiling.

Monster Soldiers and Spirit Plant Soldiers are both types of Variant Soldiers.

But the difficulty of Mechanical Dao Soldiers is also the highest. From what has been seen so far, Bat Taoist is more adept at Variant Soldiers. For Prince Henry to train an army of Variant Soldiers is also the most feasible option.

Owen Bertram replied, "There’s no need to go in, actually."

Nathan Lane was about to ask again when he suddenly heard the sound of a large bird flying through the night sky. Then he saw a huge, fierce magpie dive down from behind and fly straight towards him!

He was so startled that he almost screamed out loud, hastily covering his mouth — the next scene left him even more surprised: Jamal took out one of his eyes and handed it to the magpie!

Nathan Lane still didn’t know that Jamal could take off his entire head.

The magpie grabbed the eyeball and flew high into the air, crossing over the Taoist temple to the backyard. Once it reached the correct position, its claws loosened, and the eyeball dropped down.

The backyard was vast, and the eyeball avoid the surrounding Spirit Plant Soldiers as it fell into the mud.

Spirit Plant Soldiers had no eyes and had a limited sensing range.

And the pool of red carp Monster Soldiers was in the front yard.

The eyeball began to roll on the ground and saw everything it passed by — this move was learned from the Lord of the Skeleton Sea.

Outside the Taoist temple, the Mechanical Dao Soldier spread his hands, creating a light and shadow screen: everything the eyeball saw was displayed on the screen.

Not only that, but when the eyeball rolled to the corner of the wall, Nathan Lane even heard the voices of Bat Taoist and his apprentices talking inside the house.

Owen Bertram learned from the experience of the Heavenly Eye and made some improvements to the Mechanical Dao Soldier. The eyeball could not only see but also collect sound.

After a few attempts, the eyeball finally rolled up the wall to the edge of the window and quietly peeked inside: In the room, Bat Taoist was studying the Mechanical Dao Soldier with his three apprentices.

Each apprentice had been disassembled into pieces by Bat Taoist, who was improving and recording them while also muttering his insights.

Nathan Lane couldn’t help but say, "All his disciples are Mechanical Dao Soldiers? How has no one in the Little Merchant Gathering noticed?"

The Mechanical Dao Soldier’s single eye spun, glancing at him. Didn’t you fail to notice as well?

"Hahaha!" Bat Taoist suddenly danced with joy. "I understand, I understand!"

He quickly improved several components and reassembled the three little apprentices. "This is it!"

Ignoring the messy tools in the room, he led the three little apprentices out in a hurry. "Let’s test its power."

They left the room and headed for the front courtyard. The eyeball couldn’t follow, so it dropped down and hid itself in the mud.

The door of the Taoist temple opened, and Bat Taoist led his three apprentices out and found a spacious area.

The Mechanical Dao Soldier and Nathan Lane hid in the dark and peeped.