The Blade-Wielding Legend
Chapter 107 - 96 Nuogao!

Chapter 107: Chapter 96 Nuogao!

"That is natural," Li Yan nodded in response.

The Baopu Mountain Climbing Skill was the first spell he had learned.

Once a Magician awakened Divine Skills and succeeded in Storing God, even if he could not set up a magic platform, he could still simply activate some Magic Artifacts or use certain spells.

Like his Three Talents Demon Suppression Coin and Cloud Thunder Divine Drum.

This "Baopu Mountain Climbing Skill" was imparted to him by Daoist Luo Mingzi from the Law Enforcement Hall when confronting Chen Fagui. It allowed him to vary the incantation of the Secret Blessing based on the situation, to dodge evil beings or deter wild beasts, proving to be quite practical.

According to Chen Fagui, this method was left by Ge Xianweng and passed down to disciples of the Mystical Sect worldwide. It was used to avoid disasters while entering the mountains and was common, thus it could be taught to outsiders.

But after asking Wang Daoxuan, he learned it was not so simple.

Indeed, this method was nothing special for the Taixuan Orthodox Sect, but since it was a true method, many sects with Magic Veins required strict assessment before teaching it.

Even Wang Daoxuan himself had not fully learned it.

For this reason, Li Yan held Luo Mingzi in high regard.

The only trouble in using this technique was that it required a Magic Artifact.

Even if everyone knew the "Baopu Mountain Climbing Skill," the effects varied greatly depending on the level of Dao and the quality of the Magic Artifact.

For instance, the mugwort used by Li Yan was far inferior to the "Upper Mystical Bamboo Talisman" used by the disciples of the Taixuan Orthodox Sect.

Wang Daoxuan also showed interest, "From what Daoist friend says, could this Divine Tiger Token be combined with the Baopu Mountain Climbing Skill?"

Chenyuan nodded, "Refined from the molted shell of the Ancestor, it is no trivial object. Its power far surpasses that of the Taixuan Orthodox Sect’s ’Upper Mystical Bamboo Talisman’ and contains the might of a tiger. Holding it while entering the mountains, no beast dares to disturb."

"Besides, my lineage also has another spell passed down by the Medicine King, related to the Baopu Mountain Climbing Skill, recorded in the ’Thousand Gold Wings Prescription,’ named the Thousand Gold Protection Spell, able to harm the Divine Soul. In mild cases, it causes dizziness and confusion. In severe cases, victims fall into illusions..."

Li Yan twitched the corner of his eye, "This spell, I just experienced it today."

"Daoist friend, don’t blame me."

Chenyuan smiled bitterly, "The true spirit of the Ancestor has sustained a thousand years with little consciousness, mostly in slumber, hardly differing from ordinary temple gods, instinctively counterattacking when threatened."

"Our lineage of the Medicine King mostly focuses on healing and saving people, not skilled in attack. Only this technique, originating from the Pre-Qin era, excels in repelling enemies, and its power is enhanced when combined with the Divine Tiger Token."

Li Yan narrowed his eyes, "Daoist is hinting at something else, isn’t he?"

Chenyuan nodded and sighed, "The Medicine King’s teachings were meant to help disciples dodge evil spirits, wild beasts, and mountain bandits while gathering herbs in the mountains. Therefore, the external spreads of the Thousand Gold Prescription do not record these Magic Methods."

"Lin Hui is not a magician of the Mystical Sect and harmed someone to snatch the token, surely being misled by others wanting to sell this item. If it falls into the hands of villains, I fear endless troubles ahead."

"I am not skilled in combat and my disciples are not proficient in spells. I wish to use this ’Thousand Gold Protection Spell’ as a reward to ask Sir Li to retrieve the Divine Tiger Token."

"If it is recovered, the Divine Tiger Token will also be given to you."

Li Yan was somewhat surprised, "The Divine Tiger Token is a treasure of your sect, and you are willing to part with it?"

Chenyuan shook his head and bitterly smiled, "My lineage does not compete with others. Originally keeping the Divine Tiger Token was merely in memory of the Ancestor. Zhongnan Mountain is safe, and we rarely use this item."

"Now that others know of it, keeping it would be a bane. This time it is me, next time it might be my disciples. It’s more important that our incense burns continuously, and our suspended pots never stop."

"Furthermore, I do not wish for this item to fall into the hands of those with ill intentions."

Li Yan narrowed his eyes, "Aren’t you afraid that I might be a villain too?"

Chenyuan smiled, "I trust my Ancestor’s judgment."

With that said, Li Yan naturally wouldn’t respond vaguely, he clasped his hands and said, "Daoist, rest and heal, I will take on this task."

Having said that, the three of them then took their leave.

...

"This task is not easy."

Back in the room, Sha Lifei scratched his head and shook it, "It’s been almost two days, and it’s still raining. The person might have already run off. If they headed to Chang’an, you would not chase them thousands of miles."

"Moreover, we still have matters to attend to, we can’t delay. If it snows on the Qinling Mountain road, we might end up stranded..."

Wang Daoxuan also seemed worried, "It’s a pity my Dao is not enough, and with the Innate Astral Qi enveloping Zhongnan Mountain, otherwise returning to the original spot to set up an altar and perform rituals might have given us some clues."

Li Yan pondered for a moment, "In any case, let’s try it first."

After speaking, he found a Daoist boy, went to the place where Lin Hui had stayed, recorded the scent, and went out to search.

Unfortunately, as Wang Daoxuan had said, a bout of autumn rain had already diluted the scent. When he tried to use Divine Skills by activating Yang Jue, it was obscured by the pervasive Innate Astral Qi of the mountain.

Li Yan had no choice but to return to the temple.

A thought struck him, and he went to the main hall of the temple, lit three sticks of incense with great reverence, and said solemnly, "Predecessor, I am helping your sect capture the malefactor. If you have any knowledge, could you please tell me."

Unfortunately, there was no response even after a long wait.

Li Yan sighed slightly, having some guesses in his mind.

This Tiger Daoist’s spirit had persisted for a thousand years, merely because of a slight obsession to see the Medicine King once again. If it were not for saving someone, it would definitely not manifest for a mere external object.

Things had come to this point, and they were out of options.

The porters and drivers were waiting, with everyone’s business completed and needing to return immediately to reunite with their families before the winter solstice. They couldn’t possibly accompany them on their investigation.

Furthermore, since a body was on the road, they couldn’t linger for long.

Li Yan had no choice but to inform Chenyuan of the situation, promising to keep an eye on the news on the road and seize any opportunity to retrieve the Divine Tiger Token.

The next day, just as dawn was breaking, everyone prepared to leave.

Just then, the Daoist boy hurried out of the temple gate, his hands presenting a wooden box respectfully, "Honored laymen, my master asked me to pass this item on."

"My master says, whether or not the item can be retrieved is a matter of fate. Sir Li need not take it too hard. The great kindness of saving a life must be repaid, but alas, he has nothing of value, so he gifts you this technique."