Super Divine Daoist Skill
Chapter 133 - 132 Reminder and Tracking (Seeking Monthly Passes and Subscriptions)

Chapter 133: Chapter 132 Reminder and Tracking (Seeking Monthly Passes and Subscriptions)

Lotus Village!

Looking at the distant village, Bai Ziyue’s eyes held a complex expression.

Three years ago, he had almost gotten trapped in this village.

At this moment, with the naked eye, the withered village appeared to have nothing complex about it, just an inexplicable sense of desolation and cold. But when Bai Ziyue used spiritual eye technique to look.

In an instant, the environment of the village changed dramatically.

Dark, eerie, terrifying.

The overwhelming Yin Qi continuously spread in all directions. Almost every house had Yin Souls drifting about, with streams of refined Yin Fiend Qi scouring everything around, able to freeze any living being that touched it to the bone.

Ghostly Realm!

With just a cursory look, Bai Ziyue noticed that this Ghostly Realm seemed larger than it was three years ago, now only about three miles from Cloud Leaf Village. In a few years, it would probably engulf the entire Cloud Leaf Village.

By then, the people in the village...

Bai Ziyue’s face grew stern. He patted the horse again, making the grey horse speed up even more.

Soon, Bai Ziyue entered Cloud Leaf Village.

Three years down the line, there hadn’t been much change here. Perhaps the village had also sensed the oddities of the Lotus Village. Those who could afford to had mostly moved out.

Only thirty-odd households and over a hundred people still lived in the village.

Seeing Bai Ziyue riding a large horse into the village, some villagers showed timid and apprehensive expressions.

"Are you... Bai Ziyue?"

At this moment, a surprised voice rang out suddenly.

Evidently, someone recognized him.

"Hey, it’s really that kid from the Bai Family. Heard he’s quite the big deal in town now."

Others had also recognized him earlier, but seeing Bai Ziyue in his martial outfit, riding a big horse and holding a war saber, they instinctively felt a bit afraid.

Now that someone had called out his name, curiosity and excitement appeared on their faces.

"Sixth Aunt Zhang, Uncle Dong, it’s me."

Bai Ziyue dismounted from his horse and greeted them with a smile.

"It’s really you. What brings you back this time?"

Sixth Aunt Zhang, who lived next door to Bai Ziyue’s old home, asked.

"I heard Zhang Guoyi came back recently. I have some business with him."

Bai Ziyue said softly.

Upon hearing this, the others’ expressions changed slightly.

The villagers had vaguely heard about Zhang Guoyi’s murderous escape. Seeing Bai Ziyue in martial attire made them feel an ominous premonition.

"Don’t worry, I’m here to help him.

As a fellow villager, if I don’t help him, if others from the Sect find him, he’s done for."

Bai Ziyue saw their expressions and quickly explained, knowing what they were thinking.

"He’s gone, left overnight yesterday. We have no idea where he went now."

Sixth Aunt Zhang said hurriedly.

"Do you know which direction he went?" Bai Ziyue asked.

Seeing her shake her head, Bai Ziyue wasn’t disappointed. If Zhang Guoyi wanted to escape, he wouldn’t tell anyone.

Just as he was about to say something, Uncle Dong suddenly spoke, "That Zhang Guoyi was originally from Headhunter Village in the mountain. Eight years ago, the whole of Headhunter Village vanished, and Zhang Guoyi happened to escape by staying at his uncle’s place. I guess he might have gone to take a look before leaving."

"Headhunter Village?"

Bai Ziyue showed a hint of surprise.

He knew Headhunter Village well, a small hunting village deeper in the mountains than Cloud Leaf Village.

Eight years ago, Headhunter Village mysteriously disappeared, and no one dared to venture into the mountains again.

He hadn’t expected Zhang Guoyi to be from Headhunter Village.

Suddenly, he recalled his parents mentioning that someone from Headhunter Village had narrowly escaped the disaster. Could it be Zhang Guoyi?

"Thanks for the reminder, Uncle Dong."

Nodding, Bai Ziyue thanked him, then turned seriously to say, "Sixth Aunt Zhang, Uncle Dong, and all of you.

I’m sure you’re aware of the oddities of Lotus Village nearby over the years.

The odd phenomena are expanding, soon to encompass here. I suggest you leave as soon as possible.

If it spreads over, none of the villagers will be able to escape."

"It can’t be..."

Sixth Aunt Zhang said hesitantly, seeing Bai Ziyue’s serious tone.

"I think Ziyue is right. The village indeed has become much colder in recent years.

And didn’t you notice? The bugs, flies, grasses, and snakes which were around last year are almost gone now.

Even the cats and dogs are listless, lacking Essence, Qi, and Spirit."

Uncle Dong seriously analyzed.

Everyone could see these phenomena.

No one took them seriously before, but now hearing this, they began to panic.

Seeing the villagers’ concern, Bai Ziyue said no more and quickly rode his horse towards the deep mountains.

...

Not long after Bai Ziyue left Cloud Leaf Village, a figure dressed in black with a gaunt face suddenly appeared at the place where he had originally slain Liuu River and Kou Yun.

"The aura of magic, spirit fire technique?"

He frowned as he looked at the marks on the ground, revealing a thoughtful expression.

Then, he soon saw the traces of horses on the ground, his heart stirred, and he couldn’t help but give chase.

Along the mountain road, Bai Ziyue kept moving deeper.

However, after riding for more than ten miles, the mountain road was clearly no longer suitable for the horses to travel.

Having no other choice, Bai Ziyue tied his horse to a tree and quickly climbed up.

The blocked mountain road could hinder ordinary people, but it couldn’t stop him, and very soon, he found signs of someone passing through.

It was evident that Zhang Guoyi had indeed, as Uncle Dong said, been to the mountaintop and visited Headhunter Village.

Ten minutes later, Bai Ziyue was standing amidst a ruin.

Suddenly, Bai Ziyue moved directly to one of the ruins.

On the ground, the traces of recently swept joss paper were clearly visible.

"Zhang Guoyi indeed came here, and judging by the ashes, it doesn’t seem like he left long ago." Bai Ziyue thought to himself, when he suddenly heard some commotion from the distance. His figure moved quickly as he leaped over.

...

Soon, Bai Ziyue arrived at a forest not far from Headhunter Village.

From afar, he saw a burly figure leaning against a large tree, breathing heavily.

Nearby, there was a giant cyan python, three zhang in length, covered in dense scale armor, its flesh torn apart and its head completely chopped off, lying lifelessly not far away.

The sound of Bai Ziyue’s arrival instantly startled the burly man. He looked up abruptly and, seeing Bai Ziyue, he relaxed immediately and said with a bitter smile, "Are you here to take me back?"

This burly figure was naturally Zhang Guoyi.

He was very aware of Bai Ziyue’s strength. Let alone after just fighting a fierce battle and being utterly exhausted, even if he was at his peak, he wouldn’t be a match for the other.

As such, he was actually quite relaxed at this moment.

"No, I just want to know why you did it." Bai Ziyue shook his head and said.

"Bai Ziyue, if you can find me here, you must have already learned about my background, right?

Eight years ago, Headhunter Village was annihilated overnight; no one survived. Only I escaped because I happened to be staying at my uncle’s house.

You know, although I grew up in Cloud Leaf Village, I always envied children who had parents like you.

Because even then, I knew we were different.

I was an orphan. Even though my aunt and uncle weren’t bad to me, I could still feel the difference.

So, when Uncle Ming decided to take me to the town, I was both nervous and extremely excited.

That period was probably the happiest time of my life." Zhang Guoyi said, a smile unconsciously appearing on his face.

"At that time, we both became miscellaneous disciples. Though I was somewhat confused, I could clearly feel the difference between us.

You seemed to understand everything, doing things logically, learning martial arts, literate, even in conducting yourself... In hindsight, everything you did seemed to be right.

So later, when you soared high, becoming an Inner Sect Disciple and the Sect Leader’s apprentice, I wasn’t surprised at all.

I don’t know how you were as a miscellaneous disciple at Ming Pearl Restaurant, but at least for the first half year, I was very happy. Even though there was endless work every day, I felt fulfilled.

I even gained someone’s favor. He taught me martial arts, and almost every so often, he would transmit Air Transmission to me.

So in fact, it only took me half a month to master the Zen Meditation Posture at an Entry Level.

At least for the first half year, I was very grateful to him.

By the way, he was Liuu Qing, the brothel keeper I killed this time, and I guess he could be considered as half a teacher to me."

Saying this, Zhang Guoyi took a deep breath.

Bai Ziyue remained silent, knowing that the key part of the story was coming.

"However, after half a year, he finally revealed his true intentions.

You know, Cuiyue Flower Boat is a place of seeking pleasure.

The customers there are of all kinds: squires, rich folks, Jianghu guests, and itinerant boatmen who would grit their teeth and tighten their belts to visit.

Among so many customers, most were looking for the flower boat girls, seeking a fleeting moment of pleasure.

But some, they preferred boys.

Do you know what boy lovers are?"

As he spoke, an indescribably painful expression appeared in Zhang Guoyi’s eyes.

Bai Ziyue’s face changed slightly. He naturally knew what boy lovers meant.

There was no need to say more; he also understood what Zhang Guoyi had encountered.

His heart was filled with sympathy and a little fear.

He asked himself, if he had been assigned to Cuiyue Flower Boat back then, facing the same situation, could he have resisted?

Even if he could, it wouldn’t have ended well, would it?